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Aurora Public Schools board selects Michael Giles Jr. as superintendent

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:02 GMT

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education on Thursday night selected Michael Giles Jr. as the sole finalist to be the district’s next superintendent.Michael Giles (Provided by Aurora Public Schools)At a special meeting, the board voted 7-0 in favor of Giles, according to an Aurora Public Schools news release. The board will soon meet to plan and vote on a contract.Board President Debbie Gerkin thanked the community for its engagement throughout the search process.“Community input and feedback was a critical component in selecting our next leader, and we are thrilled that Mr. Giles embodies many of the leadership traits and competencies that our community identified as priorities,” she stated in the release.Giles currently serves as assistant superintendent of equity, culture and community engagement for the Cherry Creek School District. He also served that district as assistant superintendent of performance improvement, school counselor, dean of students, assistant principa...

Here’s the final tally on Russell Wilson trade between Broncos and Seahawks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:02 GMT

The Russell Wilson trade is finally in the books.Denver traded three players and four draft picks across the 2022 and 2023 drafts and also swapped a 2022 draft pick in March 2022 in order to acquire the eight-time Pro Bowler.Wilson, of course, turned in the worst year of his NFL career in his debut season with the Broncos, throwing just 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in a 5-12 campaign.The Seahawks, meanwhile, surprised with Geno Smith at quarterback and made the playoffs before losing to San Francisco. The former Broncos who came along in the deal ranged from productive (TE Noah Fant had 50 receptions, 486 yards), to solid (DL Shelby Harris played 15 games, but was cut after season), to present (QB Drew Lock lost preseason competition to Smith).As for the draft picks that changed hands, here’s a look at the final tally:Seahawks gotYearRound (overall)Player (school)Position20221 (9)Charles Cross (Mississippi St.)OTComment: Cross turned into an immediate starter at left tackle as...

Crews rescue horses trapped in Palos Verdes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:02 GMT

Crews safely rescued two horses that were trapped under heavy brush in Palos Verdes on Friday.The horses were stuck in a ravine near the 27100 block of Sunnyridge Road, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.Firefighters received calls about the trapped horses around 2:41 p.m. Crews reached their location after about an hour of traveling on foot. Video from Sky5 showed a brown horse and a black horse standing together with their heads buried under brush as they awaited help.The horses were found about 75 feet down a ridgeline with track homes nearby. It’s unknown how the horses became trapped in the first place, officials said.Crews working to rescue two horses trapped under heavy brush in Palos Verdes on April 28, 2023. (KTLA)Crews working to rescue two horses trapped under heavy brush in Palos Verdes on April 28, 2023. (KTLA)Crews working to rescue two horses trapped under heavy brush in Palos Verdes on April 28, 2023. (KTLA)Crews working to rescue two horses trapped ...

Disneyland temporarily pauses 'Fantasmic!' performances after fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:02 GMT

Disneyland’s popular nighttime show, Fantasmic!, is going on hiatus through at least May 14 after a fire destroyed a large dragon prop during a performance last week weekend, a Disneyland official confirmed with KTLA.As of Friday afternoon, show performances have been removed from the official Disneyland app. Dragon prop catches fire during Disneyland show; Disney temporarily suspends similar fire effects globally “Performances of Fantasmic are currently paused through at least May 14. We know our guests love and miss Fantasmic and Disneyland Resort teams are working hard to assess when we can bring back an adjusted show as quickly and safely as possible.” a Disneyland official told KTLA on Friday. The nighttime show was abruptly halted on April 22 after the Maleficent dragon prop caught fire during the show’s finale. The flames first ignited from the dragon’s face before spreading to the rest of its body, videos from the scene showed.A fire broke out during a nighttime Fantasmic!...

Celebration of life held for Former L.A. Mayor Richard Riordan

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:02 GMT

Dignitaries, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, took part in a special mass celebrating the life of Former L.A. Mayor Richard Riordan on Friday.They came together to honor the city leader at a memorial mass held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Downtown L.A.Richard Riordan was a wealthy businessman who decided to run for mayor during a difficult period following Rodney King's death and the L.A riots and shortly before the devastating Northridge earthquake.He took office in 1993 and held it for the next eight years.“Doing the daily work of City Hall and especially during some of our city’s most trying times, Mayor Riordan acted with impatience,” said current L.A. Mayor Karen Bass. “That is not to say he acted without compassion. No, Mayor Riordan acted with a healthy and heartfelt impatience because he felt that the people of Los Angeles deserved swift decisions and urgent action to confront their greatest challenges.”Riordan was known as a unifying force during his...

With Oakland A’s back in town, fans hold protest in response to pending Las Vegas deal: ‘I feel anger and betrayal’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:02 GMT

OAKLAND — Overlooking a river of sewage and sidestepping broken glass on a concrete pathway connecting the BART station to the Coliseum, a few dozen A’s fans gathered before Friday night’s game to protest the team’s expected move to Las Vegas.The rally, organized by a pair of fan groups in response to the A’s announcement that they agreed to buy land for a new ballpark in Vegas, started with just a few people holding cardboard signs around 5 p.m.It was more of a small gathering than a protest, but as more fans crossed the bridge to enter the stadium closer to the 6:45 p.m. game time, many joined to express their frustration with the team’s expected move after 55 years in Oakland.“There’s solidarity,” said A’s fan Chris Scott, who lives in the East Bay. “It’s a way to express our feelings and not just sulk and get walked on by a terrible ownership group.”Scott was holding signs that read, “Sell #Fisherout” in a message to owner John Fisher, who took over full ownership of the t...

San Jose: Officials ID woman who died following April 9 crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:02 GMT

SAN JOSE — A woman who died after being hit by a driver earlier this month in San Jose has been identified as Jane Rose Stroud, 71, of San Jose, according to the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office.The collision was reported around 11:50 a.m. on April 9 at East Santa Clara and North 11th streets.Stroud was crossing East Santa Clara Street in a marked crosswalk when she was hit by the driver of a 2017 Toyota Camry turning onto the street from North 11th Street, according to the San Jose Police Department.Stroud was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries, which she died from Monday, police said.The death marked the city’s ninth fatal collision and 10th traffic fatality of the year.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Victim killed by wrong-way driver on I-280 identified as San Francisco woman Crashes and Disasters | Separate San Jose crashes on same day claim lives of two pedestrians Crashes and Disasters | ...

Santa Clara County asking for public's help in cleaning up trash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:02 GMT

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) -- In the South Bay, Santa Clara County is stepping up efforts to clean up garbage.  Seeing trash along the side of the road, or anywhere, is a big concern. In Santa Clara County, officials are asking for the public's help to identify places that need a cleanup.Santa Clara County has launched a new web portal where the public can report trash trouble spots. The county has a $2M budget to dispatch teams, like the San Jose Conservation Corp. to pick up the garbage. Memorial for celebrated drag queen Heklina move outdoors due to popular demand State Senator Dave Cortese helped secure the funding. He says that even though picking up trash may not seem like a top priority, it's something that means a lot to residents and businesses."This community is a place that needs to be cleaned up," Sen. Cortese said. "So that people continue to want to live here, and young people don't pick up the psychology that this is just the way it is." The cleanup is a...

Raiders trade up to select Notre Dame TE Michael Mayer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:02 GMT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — A noticeable void at tight end made the Las Vegas Raiders an attractive destination for Michael Mayer.The feeling was mutual because the Raiders traded up three spots Friday to select the Notre Dame tight end 35th overall in the NFL draft.Las Vegas sent the Indianapolis Colts the 38th and 141st picks of this year’s draft.“I like to put people in the dirt, and I like to run over people,” Mayer said.In getting Mayer, the Raiders address a major need at that position created when they traded Darren Waller last month to the New York Giants. Waller had more than 1,000 yards receiving in the 2019 and 2020 seasons before injuries limited his production the past two years.“It’s about coming in and keeping the tight end tradition that they have and winning as many football games as we can,” Mayer said. “That’s what this is about. It’s why they drafted me, and I’m really excited to be a part of this organization.”The 6-foot-4, 249-pound May...

Jean Segura hits game-ending single as Marlins beat Cubs 3-2

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:02 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Jean Segura hit a game-ending RBI single, lifting the Miami Marlins to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night.Jorge Soler sparked the winning rally with a leadoff single. Michael Rucker (1-1) then plunked Luis Arraez and Avisaíl García before Segura hit a grounder back up the middle and through a drawn-in infield for the winning hit.A.J. Puk (3-0) got three outs for the win. Chicago put two runners on with two out in the top half of the ninth, but Nelson Velázquez bounced into a forceout at second.Miami improved to 8-0 in one-run games this season. The Marlins also are 3-0 in their teal jerseys this year.The Cubs wasted a strong start by Marcus Stroman, who allowed two runs and six hits in 6 1/3 innings.Chicago went 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position and left seven runners on base.Jazz Chisholm Jr. singled twice and stole two bases for the Marlins. Jesús Luzardo also pitched 6 1/3 innings of two-run ball.The Cubs grabbed a 2-1 lead on Eric Hosmer’s pi...