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LAUSD unions announce dates of potential 3-day strike

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:27 GMT

Members of a union that represents Los Angeles Unified School District workers along with the United Teachers of Los Angeles plan to announce dates of an upcoming strike at a rally Wednesday evening.SEIU Local 99 members voted in February to authorize a strike and thousands signed a strike commitment saying they are ready to take action.“LAUSD has continued to harass and threaten SEIU Local 99 members engaging in union activities for a fair contract. In response, our SEIU Local 99 bargaining team has called for a 3-day unfair practice charges strike,” union members explained on their website.Teachers and support staff from the second largest school district in the nation said they are striking for three days to show officials they are “fed up” and want to demand respect for their work, better conditions and higher wages. They aim to call out the district's unfair practices they say include threats, interrogation and surveillance of members who participated in last month's strike vot...

Thirteen inmates overdose on fentanyl in Milpitas jail in one week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:27 GMT

MILPITAS, Calif. (KRON) -- Thirteen inmates overdosed on fentanyl at Elmwood Correctional Facility, and three staff members were impacted after being exposed to the drug while treating the inmates, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office. Stanford employee arrested for allegedly making false claims of two rapes on campus The first incident was reported on March 8 when two inmates were found to have serious medical emergencies. Sheriff's deputies and jail medical staff administered Narcan to both inmates before they were taken to a local hospital for further treatment. The sheriff's office says that both inmates were considered stable when they were taken from the facility, and they have now returned back to the jail. One of the deputies who responded to the initial call was affected in the incident, and he started showing signs of fentanyl exposure. The deputy was taken to a local hospital and is now doing well, according to the sheriff's office. Close ...

Heat get rare easy win, roll past Grizzlies 138-119

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:27 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Bam Adebayo scored 26 points, Tyler Herro added 24 and the Miami Heat enjoyed a rare easy win by topping the Memphis Grizzlies 138-119 on Wednesday night.Jimmy Butler scored 23 points, Max Strus had 12, Caleb Martin finished with 11 and Kevin Love and Gabe Vincent each had 10 for the Heat.Miami set a season high for points, and it was only the sixth time — in 38 wins — that the Heat prevailed by more than 10 points. Before Wednesday, Miami’s most recent double-digit win was Jan. 18 at New Orleans, a 124-98 romp.Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 25 for Memphis, which got 14 from Luke Kennard, 12 from Ziaire Williams and 11 apiece from Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones.The Heat (38-33) moved within two games of idle Brooklyn (37-30) for the No. 6 spot — and final guaranteed playoff berth — in the Eastern Conference. They ended the third quarter on a 14-0 run, their third-best run of unanswered points all season, and turned a 14-point lead into a 105-77 blowout going into the final...

Virginia sweeps both relays at NCAA swimming championships

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:27 GMT

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two-time defending champion Virginia swept both relay titles on Wednesday night at the NCAA women’s swimming and diving championships.Virginia leads the standings after the first night of competition with 80 points, followed by Texas with 64 and California with 56.Virginia set an NCAA record in the 200-yard relay to become the first repeat champion in the event since California in 2012. Gretchen Walsh, Alex Walsh, Lexi Cuomo and Kate Douglass finished in 1:31:51. Douglass anchored in 20.34 for the second fastest 50-relay split ever. Aimee Canny, Alex Walsh, Reilly Tiltmann and Ella Nelson won the 800-yard freestyle relay in 6:49.82, setting a Virginia and pool record. It was the second time in three years Virginia won the event.The four-day championship is at the University of Tennessee’s Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center. Thursday’s events will be the 500-yard freestyle, 200-yard IM, 50-yard freestyle, 1-meter diving and 200-yard freestyle relay.Las...

NFL free agency opens with Aaron Rodgers, other QBs on move

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:27 GMT

After a flurry of moves in the two days ahead of the official start of the NFL free agency period, Aaron Rodgers made the biggest news Wednesday by announcing his intention to play for the New York Jets.Several more players switched teams, others are staying put and a few stars, including Ezekiel Elliott, will be looking for new homes in 2023.But Rodgers is the dominant story of the offseason, and the four-time AP NFL MVP cleared things up during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on YouTube and Sirius XM a few hours before the league year started at 4 p.m. EDT.Rodgers said the Packers assured him after the season they wanted him to return, but things changed after he emerged from a five-day darkness retreat. He said he was told by people, mostly players on other teams, that the Packers shopped him around because they want to move on and make 2020 first-round draft pick Jordan Love their starting quarterback. Rodgers said he entered the retreat “90% retiring, 10% playing” but he...

Residence Dons at Queen’s University file application to unionize

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:27 GMT

Residence Dons at Queen’s University have signaled their intention to unionize.In a statement on March 15th, the United Steelworkers union (USW) confirmed that they have received an application from Dons at Queen’s University to join the United Steelworkers union. USW is one of the largest private sector unions in North America; with 225,000 Canadian members.According to the USW, Residence Dons cite a need to have a “meaningful say” in their conditions of work for their application. Residence Dons are hired by Queen’s University and report directly to Queen’s University Residence Life & Services. “With the increase in the responsibilities of the role, Dons are recognizing the need to have a meaningful say in their conditions of work and are turning to unions to help meet their new needs. While Dons are there to support their students – unions are there to support the Dons,” said a representative for USW District 6 in a statement on social media.“Residence Don r...

Wheelchair amputee left in the cold by hospital security guards

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — John Torres, whose right leg was amputated because of diabetes complications, was only wearing pajama bottoms — his top half covered with two blankets — the night his sister and her friend happened to find him shivering in a wheelchair on a curbside outside of Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center.It was Nov. 29 and temperatures in Denver fell to single digits. The morning low on Nov. 30 was 4 degrees. "It was cold, and I remember thinking to myself, if I don't go to sleep, I won't die," Torres said. Campaign launched against Kroger-Albertsons merger His sister, Gina Torres, and a friend who drove her to the hospital happened to spot Torres in the dark as they were leaving the Presbyterian/St. Luke's on their way to Saint Joseph Hospital, where they thought he had been transferred."If we wouldn't have found him, he would be dead. No doubt, he would have been dead" from exposure, Gina Torres said.Brother left in the cold after ambulance trip to hospitalIn an interv...

Abortion bills advance in committee

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Wednesday was another long day for lawmakers at the state Capitol. Senators heard all three bills regarding abortion care. They were unveiled last week.Abortion rights and anti-abortion advocates were speaking on the bills, with debate starting a little before noon and still going on late Wednesday night. AI child welfare tool used in Colorado may flag parents with disabilities One bill requires insurance plans from large employers to provide coverage for the total cost of abortion care without policy deductibles, copayments or coinsurance starting January 2025. It passed along party lines out of the Senate Health and Human Services committee. The bill also protects a minor's right to obtain contraception without parental consent.Bills address abortion and gender-affirming careAnother bill is focused on doctors and patients who are receiving or giving abortion and gender-affirming care in Colorado, aiming to protect them from criminal prosecution and adverse action...

MacKinnon's shootout goal gives Avs 2-1 win over Maple Leafs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:27 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon was the only scorer in the shootout as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Wednesday night.Mikko Rantanen scored in regulation for Colorado (38-22-6), which got 18 saves from Alexandar Georgiev. ‘The story of our season’: Bednar commends team for playing through adversity Morgan Rielly scored for Toronto (40-18-9). Ilya Samsonov stopped 28 shots.After a frantic overtime in which both teams had terrific chances, MacKinnon beat Samsonov on a nice deke on the Avalanche’s second shot.Georgiev then denied Mitch Marner for Colorado, which improved to 4-4 in shootouts. Toronto dropped to 0-2 in shootouts.Coming off A 4-3 home loss to Buffalo on Monday in which Toronto held a 2-0 lead late in the second period, the Maple Leafs opened the scoring three minutes into the first when Rielly scored his third, after earlier hitting the post.The Avalanche responded on a power play later in the period, when Rantanen’s pass went in off Toro...

Mets’ Díaz hurts knee as Puerto Rico tops Dominicans in WBC

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:27 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — New York Mets star closer Edwin Díaz injured his right knee celebrating a win Wednesday night that advanced Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic and eliminated the Dominican Republic.Díaz was taken off the field in a wheelchair in Miami soon after pitching a perfect ninth inning to close out Puerto Rico’s 5-2 win over the Dominicans.The Mets later tweeted that Díaz injured his knee and would undergo further tests Thursday.The Puerto Rican players were jumping together in the infield when Díaz collapsed to the ground, and he quickly reached for his right leg. Díaz was in tears and did not put any weight on the leg.Díaz’s brother, Cincinnati pitcher Alexis Díaz, was also crying as Edwin was taken away. Mets teammate and Puerto Rico shortstop Francisco Lindor stood nearby with his hands on his head.Christian Vázquez homered in a four-run third inning as Puerto Rico advanced to the WBC quarterfinals to face the winner of Pool C on Saturday in Miami.It’s just ...