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Community praises appointment of first Latina chancellor of the Cal State system

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:10:46 GMT

Nearly half of students at the California State University identify as Latino, enrollment data from fall 2022 shows.Now, at the helm of the CSU’s vast, 23-campus network is Mildred García, a longtime advocate for public higher education.Officials announced García as the CSU’s newest chancellor on Wednesday, July 12 – the first Latina named to oversee the nation’s largest four-year university system, with nearly 460,000 students and 56,000 faculty and staff.Mildred García, who currently serves as president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and was formerly president of both CSUs Fullerton and Dominguez Hills, will take over the role of CSU Chancellor on Oct. 1. Courtesy photoFormer CSUF President Mildred Garcia came back to the campus in October with the Gates Commission, which held its first meeting on the West Coast at CSUF to discuss equity and return on investment in higher education. (Photo by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)Mildred García, cu...

2 people shot, Oakland police search for possible barricaded suspect

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:10:46 GMT

(KRON) -- The Oakland Police Department is investigating a shooting after two people were shot Wednesday night in Oakland.Just after 9 p.m., officers responded to the 9900 block of MacArthur Boulevard after receiving a report of a shooting. According to Oakland police, two victims were found suffering from gunshot wounds. Boy injured in shooting outside Oakland hospital One victim was transported to a local hospital with their condition currently unknown. The second victim was treated at the scene and released, police said.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Officers searched the area for a possible barricaded suspect, but were unable to locate any individuals responsible for the shooting.

National Ice Cream Day 2023 discounts, deals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:10:46 GMT

(KRON) -- National Ice Cream day is this Sunday and these sweet deals may have you screaming for ice cream! Here are some ice cream shops offering discounts and deals: Baskin RobbinsGet $5 off orders of $20 or more through DoorDash, Uber Eats, Postmates and through their website with the code "SEIZETHEYAY." If you are buying ice cream in-store, redeem the discount through the Baskin Robbins app. This deal is available from July 16 to July 22. In addition, the shop is offering 31% off scoops on July 31, in commemoration for the chain originally scooping 31 flavors when it first opened its doors. Mitchell’s Ice CreamThis popular San Francisco creamery, which ranked number 10 on Yelp’s Top 100 US Ice Cream Shops 2023 list, has some sweet deals for National Ice Cream Day. On Sunday, the shop is offering single scoops for only 70 cents, in celebration of their 70th anniversary. Double scoops will be set at $1.40. This offer is valid on regular cones and cups. Salt & StrawBuy thr...

Michigan woman seriously injured in roller coaster accident sues Ohio amusement park

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:10:46 GMT

SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — A Michigan woman struck in the head by a metal bracket that fell off a roller coaster at an Ohio amusement park has sued the park and its parent company, alleging their negligence caused the accident that left her with traumatic brain injuries.The August 2021 accident occurred as the then-44-year-old woman was waiting in line to ride the 420-foot (128-meter) tall Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky. At the time, it was world’s second-tallest roller coaster.A state investigation found no evidence that Cedar Point acted illegally or had reason to believe the ride was unsafe, and no sanctions were brought. The ride has remained shuttered since the accident occurred.The suit seeks undisclosed compensatory damages for the woman, her father — who was in line with her when she was hit — and her husband. The woman’s medical expenses have exceeded $2 million and are expected to reach more than $10 million because of additional treatments ...

Amazon said it had its biggest Prime day event ever this year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:10:46 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon said Thursday it had its biggest Prime day event ever this year.The e-commerce company, as in past years, did not reveal how much money it earned during the two-day sales event, which took place on Tuesday and Wednesday and offered a plethora of deals on electronics, home goods and other items.But Amazon touted 375 million items that it says were purchased worldwide by Prime members, who pay $14.99 per month or $139 per year, for different perks including faster shipping. It also said sales growth for independent sellers on Amazon outpaced the company’s retail business during the discount event. “The first day of Prime Day was the largest sales day in Amazon’s history, and Prime members saved more this year than any other Prime Day event,” Doug Herrington, an Amazon executive who oversees the company’s online and mobile shopping, said in a prepared statement. Some outside groups also reported a bump in overall e-commerce sales during Amazon’s event...

Man fatally shot during attempted robbery on Howard University campus

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:10:46 GMT

A man is dead after he was shot during an attempted robbery on the Howard University campus Thursday morning, D.C. police said.There is no active threat to the university or its students, Cmdr. James Boteler said during a news conference.It happened near the intersection of 6th and Bryant streets NW, just outside of Howard University Hospital. Police believe the shooting was the result of an armed robbery gone bad, according to Boteler.When officers responded to the call just after 6 a.m. Thursday, they found a man who appeared to be a construction worker laying on the sidewalk near the hospital. The man was taken to a hospital with at least one gunshot wound, where he later died.There was no word on suspects, but D.C. police have asked the public to look out for a white SUV last seen traveling southbound on Georgia Avenue. WTOP has reached out to police for details on the vehicle.It isn’t publicly known if anything was taken from the man.The man who was killed has no affiliat...

European court says the suspension of a Polish judge criticizing the government was against EU law

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:10:46 GMT

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Europe’s top court ruled on Thursday that the suspension in Poland of a judge who had criticized the government is against the EU’s law and he should be returned to the bench with full pay. The decision was the latest in a string of European Union decisions ordering Poland’s right-wing government to roll back changes to the judiciary that the EU says are in violation of the rule of law.Judge Igor Tuleya was suspended in 2020 and had his pay reduced by a judicial disciplinary chamber of the Supreme Court, a body created and controlled by the government. The body had been also used against other judges who had defended judicial independence under the Law and Justice party government, which has been in power since 2015. Tuleya reacted by saying that Thursday’s ruling was “some sort of success and a nice surprise.”It was a “battle won, but the war for the rule of law — against the declarations of the ruling party members — is still goi...

No fingerprints or DNA were found on the bag of cocaine at the White House and no leads so far, the Secret Service says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:10:46 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — No fingerprints or DNA were found on the bag of cocaine at the White House and no leads so far, the Secret Service says.Source

What to know about Bandimere Speedway's final national event

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:10:46 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — For one final ride, Bandimere Speedway is hosting its last national event on July 14-16 at its original location. Bandimere Speedway has been home to hundreds of races and welcomed thousands of fans who love and appreciate the speed and performance of race cars. Now, 65 years later, the drag strip is saying goodbye to its Morrison location. But before the lights turn off on the 2023 drag racing season, the speedway is hosting one final national event, and there are still some tickets available. Bandimere Speedway closing at end of drag racing season The Dodge Power Brokers Mile-High NHRA Nationals is a three-day event that kicks off the annual Western Swing. "Teams will begin the three-race series in the mountains outside of Denver, forcing crews to make changes to established power-making combinations and battle lack of downforce to tackle the environs and a chance to sweep the Swing," according to the National Hot Rod Association. Drivers will tear down the one-...

Biden says he’s serious about pursuing prisoner exchange for WSJ reporter held in Russia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:10:46 GMT

HELSINKI (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday said he’s serious about pursuing a prisoner exchange for a Wall Street Journal reporter who has been detained in Russia for more than 100 days.The Kremlin earlier this month suggested that it was open to a possible prisoner exchange that could involve Evan Gershkovich, but it underscored that such talks must be held out of the public eye.Speaking at a news conference in Helsinki, Finland, Biden made clear that the U.S. is interested.“I’m serious on a prisoner exchange,” said Biden, who was concluding a five-day visit to Europe that took him to the UK, Lithuania and Finland. “And I’m serious about doing all we can to free Americans being illegally held in Russia or anywhere else for that matter, and that process is underway.”Gershkovich was arrested on espionage charges in the city of Yekaterinburg while on a reporting trip. He is being held at Moscow’s Lefortovo prison, notorious for its harsh conditions. A Moscow court recently ...