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DPS fires McAuliffe International School principal who raised safety concerns after East High shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:50:37 GMT

McAuliffe International School Principal Kurt Dennis (Photo via Denver Public Schools)Denver Public Schools this week fired a middle school principal who publicly raised concerns about the district’s educators being required to check students for weapons after a teen undergoing such a search shot two administrators at East High School in March. DPS sent McAuliffe International School Principal Kurt Dennis a letter Monday informing him that his employment had been terminated, according to the document, which Dennis’s attorney provided to The Denver Post. “After review, the district recognized that there were some leadership concerns at McAuliffe International,” DPS said in a statement Friday. “The termination had little to do with any media interview, but rather the sharing of confidential student information in violation of state and federal laws.”After the East shooting, Dennis told 9News in a televised interview that McAuliffe administrators were performing...

Search for kayaker Ari Harms restarts in Grand County as Colorado River levels decrease

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:50:37 GMT

GRAND COUNTY, Colo. — An extensive search restarted on Thursday for a kayaker who disappeared after entering the Colorado River at Hot Sulphur Springs in late May.Grand County Sheriff’s Office personnel used unmanned aerial systems, or drones, on Thursday to search for Ari Harms, who is in his 30s. However, they did not find him or any new evidence.Related ArticlesColorado News | Rescue group saves dog that fell 600 feet from Colorado 14er Colorado News | 65-year-old man missing after raft capsizes in Glenwood Canyon Colorado News | When wealthy adventurers take huge risks, who should pay for rescue attempts? Colorado News | Opinion: Search and rescue overwhelmed by a generation “expecting to get rescued” Harms left the Pioneer Park campground on May 29 and entered the Colorado River in an inflatable kayak. Searchers found his backpack and other belongings. After six days of intense investigation, the ...

Firework thrown into silent disco crowd in Hermosa Beach was done by minor, is not a hate crime, police say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:50:37 GMT

What appeared to be a possible hate crime during Pride month in Hermosa Beach was more likely a case of youthful misbehavior, police said.The Hermosa Beach Police Department on Friday issued a release indicating that it was a "juvenile suspect" they believe threw a firework into a crowd of people at a silent disco on June 17.Multiple people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and though authorities have spoken with the suspect, they are unlikely to release their identity or any potential charges due to that person's age."The case is now being handled through the juvenile court system," police said. That event, Sunset Vibes Silent Disco, is a self-described "SAFE SPACE [that] attracts an extraordinarily diverse crowd, from families to ravers and ragers, to seniors and a broad range of ethnicities and gender identities." Sylmar church’s crosses set on fire; hate crime suspected Given the timing of the incident during Pride month, police were investigating if the firework's tossi...

Video shows altercation between Britney Spears and Spurs security guard

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:50:37 GMT

Video has surfaced of the altercation between Britney Spears and the security guard of NBA rookie Victor Wembanyama. In the video obtained by TMZ, you can see Spears walking briskly up to Wembanyama, as he and his posse are steps away from the Catch restaurant inside the Aria Resort in Las Vegas.You can hear her say "Sir, Sir," as she attempted to get the No. 1 overall NBA draft pick's attention. The "Oops!... I Did It Again" singer tapped Wembanyama on the left shoulder and was slapped away by the security guard. It can even be heard on the video. Drake hit by phone thrown during 1st show of It’s All a Blur tour The security guard didn't look back when doing this. A loud "oh" can be heard from the crowd of people. Someone even yelled out, "That's Britney Spears!"The video shows similarities to the pop star's version of the event that unfolded on Wednesday night, though she did not fall down as she previously indicated.She called the incident "traumatic" and "super embarrassing."...

Kevin Olvera Killed in Pedestrian Collision on Van Buren Boulevard [Riverside, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:50:37 GMT

19-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck in Deadly Pedestrian Accident near Challen AvenueRIVERSIDE, CA (July 7, 2023) – Sunday night, Kevin Olvera was killed in a pedestrian collision on Van Buren Boulevard.Paramedics and Riverside police responded to the scene around 11:48 p.m., at Van Buren Boulevard and Challen Avenue.Upon arrival, officials discovered two male pedestrians and a dog unresponsive in the roadway. They were all unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene.According to investigators, the 17-year-old driver of a 2011 GMC pickup-truck lost control while traveling south at a high rate of speed. The unlicensed driver from Perris then hit the two pedestrians before hitting and taking out a traffic light at the intersection.Medical responders arrived and transported the driver to a hospital after sustaining serious injuries.Ultimately, authorities arrested the driver after discovering that the teenager was operating the vehicle without a license. Police said intoxication may ha...

Several Hurt in Vehicle Collision on Bradshaw Road [Sacramento, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:50:37 GMT

Three-Vehicle Crash on Bradshaw Road Left Multiple HurtSACRAMENTO, CA (July 7, 2023) – On Saturday afternoon, multiple people sustained injuries in a vehicle collision on Bradshaw Road.The incident occurred at around 2:00 p.m. on Bradshaw south of Jackson HighwayAccording to the reports, a car crash involving three vehicles occurred on Bradshaw Road just south of Jackson Highway in Sacramento.Furthermore, officials stated that the crash was head-on, requiring the extrication of individuals involved.At this time, the cause of the incident was not yet determined, and police are still investigating the crash.Moreover, no further details are public at this time; however, more information will be provided once made available.Those with further information regarding the accident are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as possible.If you’re behind the wheel, pay full attention to the road and your surroundings. Do not engage in any non-driving activity which creates a potential...

In Iowa, Trump accuses DeSantis of hating ethanol

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:50:37 GMT

By Thomas Beaumont | Associated PressDES MOINES, Iowa — Former President Donald Trump on Friday headlined his largest Iowa campaign event in nearly four months with a speech to thousands at an arena in the western part of the state.Trump used his appearance in Council Bluffs to attack his top GOP rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, for opposing the federal mandate for ethanol, a renewable fuel additive that Iowa leads the nation in producing.“I’m proud to be the most pro-farmer president that you’ve ever had,” Trump said at the outset of the event aimed at promoting his administration’s agricultural record and touting his oversight of clawbacks of regulations on farmers. “I fought for Iowa ethanol like no president in history.”He planned to stop by a local Dairy Queen afterward to mingle with workers and customers.The large Republican presidential field has spent a lot of time over the last few months in Iowa, the leadoff GOP caucus state. In ...

Power outage causes computer issues with Oakland’s 911 dispatch system

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:50:37 GMT

A computer system failure has forced call-takers in Oakland’s high-volume 911 dispatch center to resort to jotting down callers’ information using pen and paper, hindering the city’s ability to respond to emergencies, the police union president said Friday.The computer system failure marks the most noticeable lingering impact of a power outage that hit the 911 center on Thursday afternoon and created issues not fully resolved a day later, said Sgt. Barry Donelan, president of the Oakland Police Officers’ Association. It has led dispatchers to re-route calls and respond to requests for help using handwritten notes and radios to reach officers on the street, he said.City officials have given no estimate for when operations will be restored to normal.The issues have threatened to further slow response times that have garnered intense scrutiny of late, most recently in an Alameda County Civil Grand Jury report that assailed Oakland’s inability to adequately...

San Leandro: Man charged with misdemeanor manslaughter in 2022 fatal crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:50:37 GMT

OAKLAND — Alameda County prosecutors have charged a 22-year-old man with a misdemeanor in connection with an October 2022 crash that killed a woman on Interstate 880, court records show.Gabriel Loya was charged with a single count of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in the death of Shirley Duran. The Oct. 24, 2022 crash occurred on I-880 in San Leandro, near Washington Avenue, and involved four vehicles.Police haven’t revealed why Loya is accused of criminal wrongdoing. A probable cause statement filed in court by a California Highway Patrol officer simply says that Loya was found to have committed a misdemeanor “through the course of my investigation.”Under state law, a misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter charge can be justified by a driver committing a low-level driving offense, even an infraction like speeding or rolling through a stop sign, if it leads to a fatal crash.Loya was charged in late May, and appeared in court briefly for a pretrial conference ...

It’s that time of year again in San Fermin, Spain

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:50:37 GMT

By Alvaro Barrientos | Associated PressPAMPLONA, Spain — Thousands of thrill seekers took part Friday in the first running of the bulls at the San Fermín festival in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona.Several runners took knocks and hard falls in the 8 a.m. event but no one was gored by the beasts, a frequent feature of the spectacle.The festival attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists. Nearly 1.7 million people visited Pamplona for the celebrations in 2022, and forecasts are higher for this year with all COVID-19 constraints ended.In the run, six bulls guided by six tame oxen charged along a route through Pamplona’s streets for around two minutes and 30 seconds before reaching the bull ring.The festival was made famous by Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 novel “The Sun Also Rises.” This year marks the 100th anniversary of Hemingway’s first visit to the festival.Friday’s run was the first of eight scheduled. The rest of day usually includes massive s...