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San Jose kicks off its summer festival season this weekend

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:06:49 GMT

The calendar says June — though the weather still seems to be stuck in May — and that means it’s time to kick off San Jose’s festival season this weekend.South First Street in downtown San Jose should be packed Friday and Saturday nights with the return of SubZERO festival — a DIY street fair that brings together artists, dancers and bands. Mighty Mike McGee will emcee the main stage between San Carlos and San Salvador streets, with four bands set to play Friday night and four more Saturday, starting at 6:15 p.m. There’ll be art vendors, food trucks and more music on the Beer Garden Stage at South First and William streets.The first night of SubZERO coincides with the monthly South First Fridays art walk, so you can also explore galleries including the Anno Domini, the Institute of Contemporary Art and the Museum of Quilts & Textiles. And if the music on stage isn’t your thing, you can pop into the California Theatre, where Symphony San ...

Bill Cosby faces a new sexual assault lawsuit

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:06:49 GMT

By Cheri Mossburg | CNNBill Cosby is being sued by Victoria Valentino in a new civil lawsuit claiming decades-old allegations of sexual assault, that her attorney shared with CNN and said it was filed in Los Angeles on Thursday.Shortly after meeting Cosby in 1969, Valentino claims she and a friend had dinner with the comedian where they were given pills and later agreed to go to an office with him, according to the filing.“After ingesting the pill, Plaintiff’s head began nodding and she struggled to keep her head up and stay awake. Plaintiff felt nauseated, and her head was spinning. She stated, ‘I want to go home now,’” according to the filing.The lawsuit outlines in graphic detail allegations that Cosby raped Valentino, claiming “Plaintiff was incapable of consent by reason of being drugged by Cosby and physically helpless.”Valentino filed the lawsuit under California’s new law that gives residents a three-year window in which they can file civil sexual assault lawsuits that would...

Fiona Ma announces run for California Lt. Governor

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:06:49 GMT

(KTXL) — State Treasurer of California Fiona Ma announced that she will run for the office of Lieutenant Governor in 2026. Ma made the announcement official in a press release on Wednesday. “With more than two decades of experience in public office, I am uniquely qualified to be California’s second-highest ranking elected official — where I will continue to be a powerful advocate for improving our state’s housing supply, environment, education systems and economy,” Ma wrote in a statement announcing her candidacy.  California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis announces 2026 run for governor Ma has served as State Treasurer in California since 2019 and received the most votes for the position in the state’s history, according to her statement.“California needs proven leadership to take on bold action to meet our ambitious climate change and energy goals, level the playing field and attract better quality jobs for all Californians while expanding access to healthcare, hou...

Bicyclist in critical condition after Concord hit-and-run

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:06:49 GMT

(KRON) -- A bicyclist is in the hospital after a hit-and-run collision Wednesday night, the Concord Police Department (CPD) announced on social media. The collision happened around 9:44 p.m. at the intersection of Willow Pass Road and Diamond Boulevard.As of Thursday afternoon, the victim, who is described as a 39-year-old man, is listed in critical condition. The suspect's vehicle appears to be a black Honda Civic, Concord police said. The Honda would have damage to its front end, hood and possibly damage to the front windshield and roof. Willow Pass Road and Diamond Boulevard is located next to the Denny's and Gen Korean BBQ House -- right outside the Willows Shopping Center. CPD will continue to investigate this collision. Anyone with information is asked to contact 925-603-5962.

French Open 2023: Coco Gauff wins after waiting out marathon; Alcaraz, Djokovic on court Friday

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:06:49 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Coco Gauff thought she was about to head out on the court to play her second-round match at the French Open.“I was probably about 70% done with my warmup,” last year’s runner-up at Roland Garros would say later. Made sense: In the contest preceding hers in Court Suzanne Lenglen on Thursday, No. 8 seed Jannik Sinner was serving for the victory while up 5-4 in the fourth set against Daniel Altmaier. Then Sinner was one point away. Except he couldn’t convert that match point — he had a chance for a putaway overhead, and instead basically sent the ball right at Altmaier, whose forehand in response hit the top of the net tape and fluttered past Sinner — or another that arrived soon after. They would play on for another 1 hour, 43 minutes, until Altmaier finally cashed in his own fifth match point with a 111 mph ace down the middle to seal the 6-7 (0), 7-6 (7), 1-6, 7-6 (4), 7-5 victory.“A great turnaround,” said Altmaier, who cried and cried after the nearly 5 1/...

Summerlike heat across Great Lakes region forces school closings

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:06:49 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — The calendar says it’s still spring, but for parts of the Great Lakes region, hot summerlike temperatures already have arrived forcing some schools to close or shift students to remote learning.Detroit Public Schools Community District began closing its more than 100 schools three hours earlier Thursday and will do the same Friday as temperatures in the Motor City were expected to soar to near 90 both days.Indoor afterschool activities also are canceled, according to the district.Last June 1, Detroit’s high was a cooler 82 degrees. The city’s all-time high for the date was 97 degrees in 1934.In western Michigan, Grand Rapids Public Schools canceled all classes and after-school activities Thursday and Friday due to the extreme heat. Temperatures in some school buildings Wednesday were too warm, Superintendent Leadriane Roby said in a message on the district’s website.“That not only makes the learning environment a challenge, but it also raises a safety conc...

A timeline of concerns raised about Iowa apartment building, months before it partially collapsed

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:06:49 GMT

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — City documents released Wednesday show engineers and city officials visited a Davenport building nearly a dozen times in the months before it partially collapsed on Sunday. The most recent engineer’s report came out just days before the building crumbled, suggesting the west wall appeared “ready to fall imminently.”Here’s a timeline that shows red flags were raised multiple times in recent months, according to city documents.FEB. 2, 2023MidAmerican Energy, an electric and gas utility, complains to the city about a deteriorating brick wall at the southwest corner of the building. The utility says its employees would not work in the area until improvements were made, including installation of scaffolding.Chief Building Official Trishna Pradhan signs a notice of public hazard that says the southwest wall “has been gradually falling” and there is “visible crumbling of this exterior load bearing wall under the support beam.”Pradhan says “emergency vacat...

Federal government orders desegregation in 32 Mississippi schools

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:06:49 GMT

LEXINGTON, Miss. (AP) — Federal courts have issued desegregation orders for 32 school districts in Mississippi, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division’s assistant attorney general said Thursday. The desegregation orders fit into a broader body of civil rights work launched in Mississippi that is examining jails, police departments and hate crimes in the state, according to Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division. Referring to the U.S. Supreme Court decision that outlawed segregation of public schools across the country, she said the Justice Department is ensuring school districts provide Black students in Mississippi with equal access to education programs. “In our ongoing efforts to fulfill the promise of Brown vs. Board of Education, we currently have 32 open cases with school districts here in Mississippi,” Clarke said. “And in each of those cases, we are working to ensure that these dis...

White House says Biden is ‘fine’ after he tripped and fell on stage at Air Force graduation

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:06:49 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — President Joe Biden fell on stage at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation Thursday and the White House said he was “fine” after tripping over a sandbag.Biden had been greeting the graduates in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the front of the stage with salutes and handshakes, and turned to jog back toward his seat when he fell. He was helped up by an Air Force officer as well as two members of his U.S. Secret Service detail. Onlookers, including some members of the official delegation on stage, watched in concern before Biden, who at age 80 is the oldest president in U.S. history, returned to his seat to view the end of the ceremony.“He’s fine,” tweeted White House communications director Ben LaBolt. “There was a sandbag on stage while he was shaking hands.” Two small black sandbags were on stage supporting the teleprompter used by Biden and other speakers.Biden has been dogged by questions about his age and his fitness to serve, and his missteps have ...

Inmate escapes from jail in Brighton

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:06:49 GMT

BRIGHTON, Colo. (KDVR) — Police were searching Thursday afternoon for an inmate who escaped from the Adams County jail in Brighton.The inmate, Jared Sheppard, is described as a white man with brown hair and blue eyes. He stands 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs about 165 pounds, according to the Brighton Police Department. Sheppard, 39, was last seen wearing an orange and white striped jumpsuit with shackles. Police released the following photo just before 4:30 p.m.Police were searching Thursday afternoon for an inmate who escaped from the Adams County Detention Center in Brighton. (Credit: Brighton Police Department)Police urged anyone who spots the man or sees something suspicious to stay away and call 911.Sheppard was being held on counts related to motor vehicle theft and narcotics, a police spokesperson said.