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Protests over LGBTQ issues bring drama to Southern California school board meeting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:08 GMT

More than 300 people, including parents, supporters of LGBTQ+ groups, and those who oppose them gathered outside Glendale Unified School District headquarters on Tuesday, June 20, as protests intensified over the issue of teaching children about same-sex parents and queer issues, both locally and nationwide.On June 6, the school board voted in favor of celebrating Pride month, prompting a crowd of several hundred people to gather outside, who loudly voiced both support and opposition for the proposition.“I came to voice how I feel about this issue, and also how my son feels about it,” said a Glendale Unified mom on Tuesday, who did not want her or her child named out of fear of retaliation. She said that she and her son “agreed that the more information children have, the more empowered they can be, and in his words, be a better friend.”But longtime Glendale resident Dede Vena, who does not have children in school in the district, said, “The school district is shoving their ideology...

Man arrested, accused of yelling ‘gun’ and causing panic at California mall

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:08 GMT

A Rancho Cucamonga man was arrested on Tuesday, June 20 on suspicion of shouting false threats that led to mass panic at the Ontario Mills shopping center on Memorial Day, authorities announced.The 44-year-old man is accused of yelling “gun” and “he has a gun” at the shopping center, Ontario police said. But there was no gun and there were no shots fired, they said.Officers on scene determined that a group of people ran through the mall, which caused alarm. Ontario Dispatch then received multiple calls claiming a person had a gun and gun shots were heard. It has been determined that there was no gun or shots fired. We will continue to…— Ontario Police Dept. (@OntarioPD) May 29, 2023An anonymous tip led to the man’s arrest. He was booked at the West Valley Detention Center.Police are asking anyone with information about the case to contact Detective Joe Paterson at (909)-408-1653.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | San Bruno caretaker gets 3 years behind bars ...

Single-family house sells in Palo Alto for $7.6 million

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:08 GMT

1030 Palo Alto Avenue – Google Street ViewA 3,367-square-foot house built in 1928 has changed hands. The spacious historic property located in the 1000 block of Palo Alto Avenue in Palo Alto was sold on June 2, 2023, for $7,580,000, or $2,251 per square foot. The property features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and an attached garage, as well as a pool in the backyard and two parking spaces. The unit sits on a 0.4-acre lot.These nearby houses have also recently changed hands:On Lytton Avenue, Palo Alto, in May 2023, a 2,357-square-foot home was sold for $5,450,000, a price per square foot of $2,312. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,951-square-foot home on the 400 block of Fulton Street in Palo Alto sold in January 2023, for $3,262,500, a price per square foot of $1,672. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In October 2022, a 2,286-square-foot home on Hamilton Avenue in Palo Alto sold for $5,850,000, a price per square foot of $2,559. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathr...

Horoscopes June 21, 2023: Lana Del Rey, avoid impulsive actions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:08 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lana Del Rey, 38; Jussie Smollett, 41; Prince William, 41; Chris Pratt, 44.Happy Birthday: Grab the spotlight and share information. The way you communicate will determine how well your year unfolds. A playful, enthusiastic approach to life, love and achieving your goals will encourage success. Channel your energy into home improvements, family and personal growth, and avoid impulsive actions to ensure you reach your goals without incident. Make physical fitness and health priorities. Your numbers are 5, 13, 18, 27, 31, 39, 43.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Kick back with friends, have fun and try something new and exciting. Your experience will broaden your awareness and ability to utilize your skills to suit your needs. Good communication will lead to new beginnings and better relationships. 5 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Put a hold on anything that mystifies you, especially when love or money is at stake. Avoid situations that can turn ugly quickly sho...

Word Game: June 21, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:08 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — RAPTURE (RAPTURE: RAP-cher: A state of ecstasy.)Average mark 24 wordsTime limit 40 minutesCan you find 33 or more words in RAPTURE? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — OBTUNDS obtund onus oust bond bonus bosun bound bout bund bunt bust undo unto nodus donut doubt dust snob snout snub sound stub stud stunTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at [email protected].

Bridge: June 21, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:08 GMT

The form of scoring can affect bidding decisions. At IMPs, for example, you want to be plus — plus anything — in partscore deals. At matchpoint duplicate, your goal is to outscore the other pairs who hold your cards — by any margin.In the Platinum Pairs at the Spring NABC, East opened a weak two diamonds, an odd action with that suit. After two passes, North doubled, an answer to South’s prayers. After two passes, West questionably ran to two hearts. North doubled again.PENALTYSouth was sure his side could make 3NT for plus 600 or more. At IMPs, he would have passed; he could expect a sizable plus on defense. If he was plus 500, he might lose a little; but the penalty might be bigger, and if 3NT happened to fail or wasn’t bid in the replay, he would gain heavily.But at matchpoints, South had to consider bidding: If he was plus only 500 on defense, he might get a “bottom.” The winning action was … to pass. Two hearts (or two diamonds) d...

Turkish Elections: Erdogan’s Autocracy Continues

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:08 GMT

This week, the Turkish government announced it will raise its monthly minimum wage by 34 percent to address inflation and the economic crisis in the country. Despite the long-standing problems in Turkey, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently won a contested reelection, further consolidating his 20-year rule. This week on Intercepted, Gönül Tol, the founding director of the Middle East Institute’s Turkey program, joins Murtaza Hussain to discuss the Turkish elections. Tol runs through Erdogan’s decadeslong history in office, how economic and social problems in Turkey contributed to the election’s rhetoric, and what Turkey’s future may look like under Erdogan’s autocratic government.Transcript coming soon.The post Turkish Elections: Erdogan’s Autocracy Continues appeared first on The Intercept.

43-year-old Venus Williams gets wild card to play singles at Wimbledon

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:08 GMT

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Venus Williams is set to make her 24th appearance in the singles draw at Wimbledon after the 43-year-old American was given a wild-card entry on Wednesday.Williams is a five-time Wimbledon singles champion and was a finalist at the grass-court major in 2017, two decades after her debut at the All England Club.Ranked 697th, Williams beat 48th-ranked Camila Giorgi 7-6 (5), 4-6, 7-6 (6) on Monday at the Birmingham Classic. It was her first victory over a player in the top 50 in nearly four years.The seven-time Grand Slam champion next plays Jelena Ostapenko at the Wimbledon warm-up event.Williams’ younger sister Serena is a seven-time Wimbledon champion. Serena Williams lost in the first round at last year’s tournament and soon after announced her decision to step away from tennis.Ukrainian player Elina Svitolina and British players Heather Watson and Katie Boulter were also given wild cards for the women’s draw. David Goffin, a Belgian who r...

Las 5 cosas que debes saber este 21 de junio: CNN encuentra irregularidades en la compra de comida de la Casa Rosada

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:08 GMT

Una investigación de CNN encuentra irregularidades en la compra de comida de la Casa Rosada. Las horas están contadas para el submarino perdido. Miami, bajo alertas de calor extremo y de tormentas eléctricas. Esto es lo que debes saber para comenzar el día. Primero la verdad.1. CNN encuentra irregularidades en la compra de comida de la Casa RosadaLa cantidad de visitas a la Casa Rosada este año cayó 17,6% si se compara el período entre el 1 de enero y el 17 de abril de 2022 y los mismos días de 2023, pero al mismo tiempo aumentó la cantidad de alimentos y bebidas en las órdenes de compra abierta a cargo de la Secretaría General de Presidencia, de acuerdo con el análisis de CNN de los documentos oficiales. Exclusiva CNN.2. El submarino perdido tiene las horas contadas por falta de oxígenoUn submarino que transportaba a cinco personas para ver los restos del Titanic, en el fondo del océano Atlántico Norte, sigue desaparecido. Hay una importante operación de búsqueda por parte de las a...

Henrik Lundqvist is expected to headline the Hockey Hall of Fame’s class of 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:08 GMT

Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist is expected to be elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, part of the class of 2023 set to be announced Wednesday afternoon.Lundqvist backstopped Sweden to an Olympic gold medal in 2006 and led the New York Rangers to the playoffs in 11 of 12 years. That included a trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 2014 and two Eastern Conference final appearances.A seventh-round pick in the 2020 draft, Lundqvist ranks fifth on the NHL career victories list with 459. He won 61 more in the playoffs before halting his hockey career in 2020 because of a heart condition.Countryman Henrik Zetterberg, Canadian women’s hockey stars Jennifer Botterill and Caroline Ouellette and longtime executive David Poile are among the other top candidates being considered by the board chaired by Hall of Famer Mike Gartner, who was inducted in 2001. The long wait also could be over for point-a-game Russian winger Alexander Mogilny and goalie Curtis Joseph, who’...