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Map: York Fire sends California wildfire numbers soaring

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:34:00 GMT

A wildfire that started Friday, July 28, in California’s Mojave National Preserve has more than tripled the area burned in the state this season.The York Fire had exceeded 80,000 acres (125 square miles) as of Tuesday, Aug. 1, the National Park Service’s fire managers said. About 8,300 acres of that was across the line in Nevada.On July 27, the day before the York Fire started, California had recorded 24,229 acres burned — the slowest start to a wildfire season in 25 years. At that point, the largest fire had been Riverside County’s Rabbit, 8,283 acres.By Aug. 1, the total figure was 95,948 acres, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.York is almost completely within the Mojave preserve’s boundaries. It has closed some roads, but no evacuations have been ordered. It was 23% contained on Tuesday.Monsoon rain on Tuesday briefly helped firefighters, but the crews were concerned that winds associated with the storm could cau...

Lease signed for former Manresa site in Los Gatos. What’s next for the spot?

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:34:00 GMT

While walking past the former Manresa restaurant on Village Lane in Los Gatos, I noticed the real estate sign was gone. The listing agent told me a lease has been signed, so stay tuned as we learn what’s next for this famous locale. Perhaps some bright young chef, with considerable financial backing, will once again turn the lights on and fire up the stove?Meanwhile, at another David Kinch-owned Los Gatos restaurant, The Bywater is listed in the 2023 Michelin Guide and has a new summer menu, live music on Saturday nights and Happy Hour daily. No update is available on The Junction, Kinch’s project affiliated with the North 40 development.Wondering what happened to the former location of Manresa Bread, I discovered that OY! Gluten-free Bakery, opened by Yvonne Khananis (Grocer + Goddess, Polentaria), has moved in. Among the items on offer were gluten-free sausage pizza ($40 for a sizable square pie), Italian dinner rolls ($4) and both rustic Italian bread and rosemary focaccia for $1...

Suspect who pushed elderly woman to ground in SF arrested for attempted homicide

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:34:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A suspect who police say pushed an elderly woman to the ground without provocation last week has been arrested and charged with attempted homicide, according to the San Francisco Police Department. SFPD officers with the Northern Station responded to the 1000 block of Franklin Street on July 27 at around 2:20 p.m. on a report of an assault.At the scene, officers contacted the victim, an 81-year-old woman, who said she was in the area of Franklin and Myrtle streets the day prior at around 5 p.m. It was then, she said, that an unknown suspect approached her and shoved her off the sidewalk without provocation. Naked woman who fired shots on Bay Bridge charged by SF DA The force knocked her off her feet and into a lane of traffic, police said. The fall caused her to knock her head on the roadway. The woman went to the hospital and was treated for her injuries.SFPD General Work Detail investigators obtained surveillance footage of the incident. Images of the sus...

The Man With No Pants Is the Star of Donald Trump’s Latest Indictment

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:34:00 GMT

Jeffrey Clark, then assistant attorney general for the environment and natural resources division at the U.S. Department of Justice, speaks during a news conference in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 14, 2020.Photo: Susan Walsh/APThe man with no pants is the unnamed star of Donald Trump’s latest indictment.Jeffrey Clark was an obscure government lawyer in the waning days of the Trump administration when he very nearly seized control of the Justice Department to help the president overturn the results of the 2020 election.Clark is not identified by name in Tuesday’s indictment, which accuses Trump of being at the heart of a conspiracy to fraudulently upend the election and prevent Joe Biden, the legitimate victor, from taking office. But the 45-page indictment’s description of “Co-Conspirator 4” matches Clark, who comes across as the most cinematic villain in the latest criminal conspiracy laid out by special counsel Jack Smith. (Filed in federal court in Washington, the indictment is Tr...

Jamaica has extra reason to celebrate after success at Women’s World Cup

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:34:00 GMT

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Jamaica’s “Reggae Girlz” gave their small island nation even more reason to celebrate its upcoming Independence Day on Sunday after the national soccer team drew with Brazil 0-0 to advance to the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup.The country’s sports minister, Olivia Grange, described Wednesday’s performance as “undoubtedly the proudest moment so far in Jamaica’s football history.” But some supporters also criticized the lack of support for the team before the tournament with family, friends and fans having to help cover expenses by crowdfunding.Grange reacted minutes after Jamaica ended Brazil’s hopes at the World Cup. “I could not help shedding a few tears. Tears of joy,” Grange said on Instagram. “These have been magnificent performances by the Reggae Girlz for Jamaica in this World Cup. Words can hardly describe how well they have done.”Jamaica’s prime minister, Andrew Holness, posted “HISTORIC!” on Facebook...

Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley changes cleats, alleviates toe soreness and practices in full

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:34:00 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Calvin Ridley switched cleats Wednesday to alleviate toe soreness.Coach Doug Pederson initially said Ridley would be limited in training camp because of his achy toe, but Ridley found a solution by wearing different shoes. He responded by taking part in every practice drill, although he dropped at least four passes.Ridley left practice early on Tuesday, took off his shoulder pads and shoes and chilled on a metal bench. The Jaguars provided no update on him until Pederson addressed reporters before practice Wednesday.“Just sore. He’ll be fine,” Pederson said. “We were sort of cautionary with him (Tuesday). He’ll be back out there today and we’ll just monitor him and limit the amount of running he’ll do.”Ridley was the clear star during Jacksonville’s first week of camp. He made crowd-pleasing catches every day and showed little rust after nearly two years away from the game, first to dea...

Review of NCAA’s business pushes association to get creative in supporting schools, athletes

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:34:00 GMT

A review of the NCAA’s business suggested the association find creative ways to support member schools and conferences with things like developing a deeper pool of game officials, creating a national platform for online streaming of events and purchasing in bulk certain goods and services that most schools use.The review was one of the first items on NCAA President Charlie Baker’s to-do list when he took over in March. The review was done by the firm Bain & Company and a summary of its key findings was released Wednesday by the NCAA. It said college sports was at a “crossroads.”The message: College and universities and college sports are facing growing pressures related to:— A decline in the college-age population and rising costs of attendance.— More professional options for athletes to forgo college.— Social media, sports betting and other outside influences having a potential negative impact on college athletes.— The changing landscape of media creating uncertaint...

Miami-Dade County receives $40M HUD grant for neighborhood transformation

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:34:00 GMT

Miami-Dade County has been awarded a $40 million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and aims to transform the community. The grant is expected to change the aging HUD-assisted housing development, Cutler Manor Apartments, located in the Goulds neighborhood of South Dade, into a resilient mixed-income community. The assistance will also support broader community changes, including workforce initiatives, micro-business investments, and mobility improvements.Mayor Daniella Levine Cava made the announcement, accompanied by representatives from the Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. (POAH), Carrfour Supportive Housing, and community partners. HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge expressed her satisfaction with Miami-Dade County’s selection for the Choice Neighborhoods award. “Miami-Dade County has demonstrated its commitment to neighborhood revitalization, having already undergone a comprehensive loca...

Miami officer honored for heroic rescue of drowning child with autism

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:34:00 GMT

Miami Police Department Officer Ernesto Fernandez was honored by Friendship Circle Miami on Wednesday morning for his courageous actions on July 19. “You gotta save a life first, then think about the rest,” said Fernandez at the event.Body camera video of that day captured Fernandez’s heroic efforts as he saved a drowning child with autism from a river in Miami.In the footage, Fernandez was seen springing into action, rescuing the child from the water and providing immediate assistance. The child’s life was in danger, but his response saved the day.The Friendship Circle Miami, an organization dedicated to providing friendship and acceptance to individuals with special needs, recognized Fernandez’s bravery and commitment to serving the community. “I know you jumped out of your car because you knew what that child really is,” said Rabbi Yossi Harling of Friendship Circle Miami.Fernandez’s act carried a deeper significance as he himself i...

Teachers receive pay increase after Broward County School Board pass tentative budget

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:34:00 GMT

Broward County teachers are getting a pay bump after the school board passed a tentative budget. The pay increase comes after voters in 2022 approved a referendum that would essentially give teachers an additional $10,000. The board passed the tentative budget, Tuesday night. On July 26, the school board, in a 5-4 vote, previously rejected a proposal by member Dr. Allan Zeman, which would have given teachers $100,000 of total compensation by 2025. The compensation included $80,000 in pay and $20,000 in benefits.Apart from the pay increase, the school board is also working on a permanent salary increase. They are negotiating with the school union to see how that would be implemented. Teachers that attended Tuesday’s meeting told board members that they are struggling. “Today, somebody came up to me and she said to me that she didn’t know how she was going to feed her kids this week,” said Dr. Cindy Burdick, a school counselor. “I’ve given all I c...