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DPS board votes to close 3 Denver schools with severely low enrollment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:30 GMT

Denver’s school board voted Thursday to close three schools at the end of the academic year because of severely low enrollment, including two that members had decided against shuttering nearly four months ago. The decision to close the schools — Denver Discovery, Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy, and Fairview Elementary — comes as overall enrollment in Denver Public Schools has fallen for three consecutive years. The problem is starting to affect the district’s budget, with DPS facing a potential $9 million budget shortfall at the end of the year. “Closing a school can be a painful and emotional process but it’s important to remember the decision is made with the best interest of students,” said board member Michelle Quattlebaum, adding, “This is hard for me. I do not like closing schools.”Superintendent Alex Marrero has identified 12 additional schools that also have low enrollment, but he doesn’t plan to make a final recommendati...

California sues Huntington Beach for limiting housing development

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:30 GMT

California Attorney General Rob Bonta followed through on a threat Thursday, filing legal action against Huntington Beach over that city’s efforts to block state affordable housing laws.“No one gets to pick and choose the laws they want to follow,” Bonta said during a virtual news conference to announce a lawsuit and motion for a preliminary injunction. “We provided plenty of ways for Huntington Beach to get into compliance. They ignored it.”On Tuesday, Huntington Beach’s City Council voted 4-3 to block the so-called “builder’s remedy” law, which allows developers to construct housing projects without city approval in any municipality that does not have a housing plan as long as 20% of the new units are affordable. Can you afford a starter home in Los Angeles? See how California’s largest cities compare In February, Huntington Beach, a city with a median home price of $845,500, also passed a ban on new accessory dwelling unit (ADU) applications, a legal process created by the Cali...

Teen’s death, 2nd stabbing in El Sereno occurred 'with no provocation': LAPD

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:30 GMT

The stabbing attacks on a 17-year-old honors student and a 33-year-old father in El Sereno on Friday occurred "with no provocation," Los Angeles Police Department officials said on Thursday.In a press conference, officials indicated that David Anthony Zapata, 32, was taken into custody in Alhambra on Wednesday in connection with the death of Woodrow Wilson High School student Xavier Daniel Chavarin and for allegedly stabbing Daniel Villalobos a few hours later.The El Sereno attack, which occurred at about 4 p.m. Friday in the 4500 block of Valley Boulevard, left Chavarin seeking help at a local King Torta shop before he collapsed on the floor, witnesses said. The adult man was stabbed "about a mile and a half away," said Detective Ryan Rabbett. Man accused of fatally stabbing high school student in L.A. taken into custody "Both incidents were completely unprovoked. these citizens were attacked for no apparent reason," Rabbett said.Zapata has been arrested seven times on misdemean...

Two Killed in Head-On Collision on 118 Freeway [Porter Ranch, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:30 GMT

Two Killed and Two Injured after Wrong-Way Crash near Tampa Avenue Off-RampPORTER RANCH, CA (March 9, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, a head-on collision on 118 Freeway left two people dead and two others hospitalized.The deadly collision happened around 4:25 a.m., along the 118 Freeway, at the Tampa Avenue off-ramp.According to the California Highway Patrol, an eastbound black sedan traveled in the westbound lanes of the freeway.Consequently, the sedan crashed head-on with a yellow box truck upon reaching Tampa Avenue, sending the truck on the off-ramp embankment.Two passengers in the sedan died at the scene. Their identities remain undisclosed to the public pending notification from the next of kin.Meanwhile, the driver of the sedan was suspected of driving under the influence. Paramedics transported the driver to a regional trauma center, along with the truck driver.At this time, police have not released further details regarding the head-on collision on 118 Freeway.The team ...

Two Women Hospitalized after Head-On Crash on Lake Murray Boulevard [San Diego, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:30 GMT

Two-Vehicle Crash near Jackson Drive Left Two Women Severely InjuredSAN DIEGO, CA (March 9, 2023) – Friday afternoon, a head-on crash on Lake Murray Boulevard left two women with serious injuries.The incident happened on March 3rd, at around 4:36 p.m., at the 8300 block of Lake Murray Boulevard.According to reports, an olive 1966 Ford Mustang was traveling southbound on Lake Murray Boulevard. There, it veered into oncoming traffic and struck a silver 2008 Subaru Impreza WPX that was traveling northbound. The impact of the collision left the Mustang’s driver, a 49-year-old woman, and her passenger, a 19-year-old woman, with severe injuries.Emergency crews transported the two women to a local hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. Meanwhile, the 30-year-old male driver of the Impreza was not hurt.At this time, police have not released further information regarding the head-on crash on Lake Murray Boulevard. Officials will update the public with details once t...

1 Dead, 1 Hospitalized Following Fiery Car Accident on Euclid Street [Fountain Valley, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:30 GMT

55-Year-Old Driver Dies in Fiery Two-Car Accident on Slater Avenue and Euclid StreetFOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA (March 9, 2023) – Sunday afternoon, one victim was killed and another was hospitalized after a fiery car accident on Euclid Street.First responders arrived at the scene around 4:52 p.m., near Slater Avenue on February 26th.According to reports, the collision involved a white 2022 Toyota Camry and a white 2008 Dodge Caravan.Investigators say the Camry was traveling northbound on Euclid Street while the Caravan was heading south. The Caravan attempted to turn left onto east Slater Avenue from southbound Euclid when it collided with the Camry.Upon impact, the Caravan burst into flames and the 55-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene.Authorities were able to extricate the trapped 51-year-old Camry driver before his vehicle was engulfed in flames. Consequently, authorities transported him to the hospital with head traumas.At this time, drugs or alcohol were not yet det...

Bay Area university faces default on loan for its huge property

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:30 GMT

OAKLAND — Holy Names University, a private Catholic college in Oakland, has defaulted on the loan for its property, a fresh financial jolt for the 154-year-old school as it faces a shutdown this year.The school, nestled in the East Bay hills, is in default on a loan from lender Preston Hollow Community Capital, according to documents filed on Feb. 23 with the Alameda County Recorder’s Office.The loan, issued in 2019, totals $49 million, the county property records show. Preston Hollow could attempt to seize the property through foreclosure on the financing package.“Holy Names continues to struggle,” said Sam Singer, a spokesperson for the co-ed private university.Holy Names University at 3500 Mountain Boulevard in Oakland, gathering area. (Google Maps)In December 2022, the university announced that it would close its doors in May 2023, after the current school year is complete.“Holy Names University has struggled to remain open as it faced rising o...

The Cure brings eagerly anticipated tour to Shoreline, Hollywood Bowl

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:30 GMT

It’s time for the Cure.The legendary modern-rock act has announced a 30-date North American tour that includes five shows in California.The Cure performs May 27 at Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View as well as May 20 at NICU Amphitheatre in San Diego and three nights, May 23-25, at the Hollywood Bowl.It’s the band’s first North American tour in seven years, according to Rolling Stone.The band is using Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan program for this tour, which requires advance registration. Fans can register now through 7 a.m. PT March 13. For more ticketing information, click here.THE CURE RETURN TO NORTH AMERICA IN MAY FOR A 30 DATE TOUR #ShowsOfALostWorld23 – REGISTER FOR TICKETS NOW AT https://t.co/PkDGUv9w7c pic.twitter.com/SU2wNqRG0f— The Cure (@thecure) March 9, 2023Here are the tour dates:MAY 10SMOOTHIE KING CENTERNEW ORLEANSMAY 12TOYOTA CENTERHOUSTONMAY 13DOS EQUIS PAVILIONDALLASMAY 142023MOODY CENTERAUSTINMAY 16ISLETA AMPHITHEATERALBUQ...

Attorneys say they’ve reached ‘package deal’ for six Bay Area Sureños charged in major RICO case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:30 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Attorneys say they’ve reached a plea agreement with six of the 10 men charged in a major racketeering case, ending years of litigation, court records show.The six defendants are part of a “package deal” that will require them to plead guilty to a federal offense, according to court filings from Feb. 27. Details of the plea deal haven’t been released.The 10 defendants were collectively charged in 2018 with involvement in seven homicides — six in San Francisco and one in Richmond. The charges allege the group is part of a San Francisco-based subset of the Sureños.The six defendants will appear before U.S. District Judge Richard Seeborg on April 3 to enter the guilty pleas, according to court records. Sentencing will occur at a later date. They are: Jonathan “Trompo” Aguilar, 35; Juan “Huero” Gallardo, 33; Orlando “Chisto” Hernandez, 39; Mario “Shy Boy” Reyes, 42; Eddy “Rhino”...

Mexican cartel may have apologized for killing US citizens

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:30 GMT

By Alfredo Peña | Associated PressCIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico — A letter claiming to be from the Mexican drug cartel blamed for abducting four Americans and killing two of them condemned the violence and said the gang turned over to authorities its own members who were responsible.In a letter obtained by The Associated Press through a Tamaulipas state law enforcement source, the Scorpions faction of the Gulf cartel apologized to the residents of Matamoros where the Americans were kidnapped, the Mexican woman who died in the cartel shootout, and the four Americans and their families.Drug cartels have been known to issue communiques to intimidate rivals and authorities, but also at times like these to do some public relations work to try to smooth over situations that could affect their business.“We have decided to turn over those who were directly involved and responsible in the events, who at all times acted under their own decision-making and lack of discipline,” the letter...