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Los Angeles schools to close as district workers plan strike

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tens of thousands of workers in the Los Angeles Unified School District planned to walk off the job Tuesday over stalled contract talks, and they will be joined in solidarity by teachers in a three-day strike that will shut down the nation’s second-largest school system. Demonstrations are expected at schools across the city by members of Local 99 of the Service Employees International Union, which represents about 30,000 teachers’ aides, special education assistants, bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers and other support staff.The workers were expected to join picket lines before dawn, demanding better wages and increased staffing. The district has more than 500,000 students from Los Angeles and all or part of 25 other cities and unincorporated county areas.Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho accused the union of refusing to negotiate and said that he was prepared to meet at any time day or night. He said Monday a “golden opportunity” to make progress ...

'Let's go girls': Shania Twain coming to Tinley Park this summer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

TINLEY PARK, Ill. -- Canadian singer-songwriter Shania Twain will be in the Chicagoland area this summer for one night only.Shania Twain will host her "Queen of Me Tour" at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 1 at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park. Pitchfork Music Festival announces 2023 full lineup and concert dates Twain released her sixth studio album, "Queen of Me," on Feb. 3.She became widely known for her hit songs "Man! I Feel Like A Woman," "Any Man Of Mine," and "That Don't Impress Me Much."For ticket information, click here.

Tranq making 'deadliest drug threat' in US ‘even deadlier,' DEA warns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

WASHINGTON (WPIX) – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a public safety alert warning Americans about the widespread threat of fentanyl mixed with xylazine, an animal tranquilizer commonly referred to as “tranq.”"Xylazine is making the deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced, fentanyl, even deadlier," said DEA Administrator Ann Milgram. "DEA has seized xylazine and fentanyl mixtures in 48 of 50 states." ‘We’re not ready’ for ‘tranq’ in NYC, addiction expert says The DEA said xylazine and fentanyl drug mixtures place users at a higher risk of suffering a fatal drug overdose. Xylazine is an FDA-approved drug used in animals as a sedative and pain reliever. It can depress breathing, blood pressure, heart rate, and body temperature to critical levels. The side effects in humans, which can be serious and life-threatening, are much like those typically seen with opioid use. Despite this, the DEA warns naloxone, or Narcan, can't be used to reverse the effects of ...

Louisville blows out Texas at home 73-51 to move on to women's Sweet 16

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Longhorns suffered their worst home loss of the season Monday, falling 73-51 to Louisville in the second round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament at Moody Center.The loss eliminates the Longhorns from the tournament and they finish the season with a 26-10 record. Louisville, the No. 5 seed in the region, now goes to Seattle to take on No. 8 Ole Miss in the Sweet 16 on Friday. The Rebels pulled off the biggest upset of the tournament so far, knocking off top-seeded Stanford 54-49.Texas head coach Vic Schaefer, right, argues a call during the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Louisville in the NCAA Tournament in Austin, Texas, Monday, March 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)Louisville guard Hailey Van Lith (10) drives around Texas forward Taylor Jones (44) during the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Austin, Texas, Monday, March 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)Texas guard Shaylee Gonzales ...

APD searching for suspect vehicle in central Austin hit-and-run

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is searching for a suspect wanted in connection to a central Austin hit-and-run that occurred March 11, according to an APD news release.Shortly before 7 p.m., APD officers responded to a crash between an unknown vehicle and a cyclist near Guadalupe Street and Nelray Boulevard, according to police.According to the preliminary investigation, the cyclist was headed east on Nelray Boulevard, when the driver of an unidentified vehicle driving north on Guadalupe Street ran the stop sign and hit the cyclist.The driver of the vehicle, who was not identified by police Monday, stopped briefly but left the area without checking on the victim or calling 911, the release said. The driver left the scene through the parking lot of 5426 Guadalupe St., police said.The victim was taken to Dell Children's Hospital, where he was treated for his injuries and has since been released, according to police.The suspect vehicle is described below:Possibly an SUV ...

Texas senate passes bill on harsher penalties for tampering with ankle monitors

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Monday, the Texas Senate passed a bill that would make it a crime for a person to knowingly remove or disable and ankle monitor tracking device that they're required to wear as a condition of house arrest, parole or release on bail.According to Sen. Joan Huffman (R-Houston), the bill's author, 76,940 people are currently on parole in Texas, and 4,315 of them have a monitoring device. She said in the last year, 1,127 monitor straps were either cut, or an active warrant remains for a cut strap. Gov. Abbott wants more penalties for ankle monitor violations Currently, it is only a parole violation to tamper with or destroy an ankle monitor. The bill would make it either a third-degree or state-jail felony to do so. A state-jail felony, according to the Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA), is one step below a third-degree felony. The charges would also apply if the person used a third-party to tamper with the device. In a robbery spree that ended at The Domain...

Timberwolves snap losing streak with win in New York

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

No Karl-Anthony Towns, no Anthony Edwards, no problem — literally.After Edwards went down in Chicago, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said Minnesota would need to score with more ball movement, which is all the coach has really ever wanted. He preaches rhythm, pace and flow. That’s Finch Ball.And on Monday in New York, the Timberwolves played Finch Ball to near perfection. Sans its two most potent offensive weapons, Minnesota played its best offensive game of the season, topping the Knicks 140-134 to snap a three-game losing streak.Taurean Prince poured in 35 points, going 8 for 8 on open 3-pointers. The last of those triples was an open look off a feed from Kyle Anderson with 108 seconds to play to put Minnesota up four.Mike Conley added 24 points and 11 dimes. Every Timberwolves starter scored in double figures as Minnesota finished with 34 assists on 51 buckets.The offense had to be good on a night where Knicks forward Julius Randle exploded for 57 points, and it was. ...

Summit League star Andrew Rohde to leave Tommies, enter transfer portal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

Andrew Rohde, the freshman of the year in the Summit League this season for St. Thomas, has decided to enter the transfer portal, with a Big Ten school expected to be his next destination.Andrew RohdeRohde made the announcement Monday on his Twitter account, saying in part, “I will always cherish the relationships with my brothers on this team and I will never forget the special season we had together. It’s been an honor to play at such a great school and even better coaching staff.”The 6-foot-6-inch guard, a Milwaukee native, is one of 25 finalists for the Kyle Macy National Freshman of the Year by College Insider after averaging a team high 17.1 points per game. He started 31 games (missing two due to a concussion), and had an impact in all facets of the game.Rohde was part of a stellar freshman class that also included Ahjany Lee, Kendall Blue and Carter Bjerke. Rohde had offers from Power Five schools out of high school but elected to play for the Tommies, primarily for his rela...

Stillwater puts out call for volunteers to fill sandbags ahead of spring flooding

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

Hundreds of volunteers are being asked to help fill and place sandbags in downtown Stillwater next week.“We have received record-breaking snowfalls this winter, which is destined to lead to flooding in the valley,” organizers of the volunteer effort said. “If you are physically able, please consider volunteering.”Volunteers are needed March 27-31; shifts run from 8-11 a.m., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 2-5 p.m.Volunteers must be able to lift 30 or more pounds and stand for at least two hours. The minimum age for volunteering is 14; volunteers between the ages of 14-17 must have parental consent.Volunteers are asked to park in the municipal ramp next to the Lowell Inn; parking will be free for volunteers. Volunteers should dress for the weather; all shifts will take place outdoors.Community Thread is coordinating the volunteer shifts for Washington County Emergency Management and the city of Stillwater. All volunteers must fill out an online form prior to participating; shifts will be filled o...

Schenectady County passes tax exemption for volunteer first responders

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:57 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady County Legislature passed a local law to allow volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers to receive a property tax credit. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Now, any firefighter or ambulance worker with more than two years of service can receive a 10 percent credit on their property taxes. Officials said this is a way to show appreciation to first responders.Eligible volunteers can apply for a tax credit by March 1, 2024 to be eligible for the exemption in January 2025.