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More than 500,000 LAUSD students return for 1st day of classes

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

More than 500,000 Los Angeles Unified School District students are geared up for the first day of school Monday. The nation's second-largest district is ready and fully staffed for the big day.A file photo shows students near a high school in the Los Angeles area. (KTLA)It is the first time in the school district's history that all teacher vacancies have been filled in advance of the school year, LAUSD Superintendent Albert Carvalho told KTLA early Monday morning. “We are ready," Carvalho said. “Nothing beats the caring teacher in the classroom that understands the child, touches his heart to influence his mind.”More than 70,000 professionals are employed and ready to begin the new year, he said. Clarence Avant, nicknamed the ‘Godfather of Black Music,’ dies at 92: Reports Carvalho described the beginning of the school year as "the reawaking of the sleeping giant called LAUSD from its summer nap."LAUSD boasts a number of important school programs that are in place for students:Be...

Flavors of Aloha Benefit Dinner At Lunetta to Support The Kokua Restaurant Hospitality Fund

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

Chef Raphael Lunetta, along with colleagues Chef Josiah Citrin and Chef Suzanne Tracht, will present a “Flavors of Aloha: Supporting Hawaii’s Restaurant Community” dinner at Lunetta’s Santa Monica restaurant on Thursday, Aug. 17, in an effort to raise funds for The Kokua Restaurant Hospitality Fund, an initiative aiding the restaurant industry in the aftermath of recent fires.“My heart is intertwined with Hawaii, and its restaurant community holds a special place within me,” Lunetta, whose connection to Hawaii dates back to the days he and Citrin rode the waves as young surfers, said in a statement. “This benefit dinner epitomizes our collective celebration of Hawaiian cuisine, and serves as an opportunity to give back to the community that has enriched our lives.”The six-course journey starts with a stone fruit ceviche amuse-bouche, followed by  Citrin’s signature egg caviar from Melisse restaurant. Then comes Tracht’s tempura squash blosso...

Former Warriors executive Bob Myers to join ESPN’s NBA coverage for 2023-24 season

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

Turns out Bob Myers won’t be sitting still for long. The long-time Warriors executive who stepped away from his post as general manager and president of basketball operations this summer has already figured out some of his plans for the upcoming NBA season. Myers will join ESPN’s NBA coverage for the 2023-24 season as a studio and game analyst, the network announced Monday morning along with several other sweeping changes to its NBA game and studio coverage plans. Myers’ duties have him as being part of the rotation of commentators on NBA Countdown. He will also call games during the regular season.The two-time NBA Executive of the Year couldn’t be immediately reached for comment. Myers, the architect of four championship teams, announced in May that he would be leaving the Warriors after 11 years and nine grueling playoff runs when his contract expired at the end of June. Golden State promoted Mike Dunleavy Jr. just over two weeks later to be the team’...

Man shot in East Oakland early Monday

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

OAKLAND — A 21-year-old man was shot multiple times early Monday in the Maxwell Park area, authorities said.He was in stable condition at a hospital recovering from at least two gunshot wounds, authorities said.The shooting happened about 1:42 a.m. Monday in the  4700 block of Fleming Avenue, a mainly residential area.  Numerous shots were fired, causing a gunshot detection system to activate.Despite his wounds, the man was able to make it  to the 5500 block of Fleming Avenue where police and paramedics were called.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Alameda DA’s office hired Pamela Price’s boyfriend, raising nepotism concerns Crime and Public Safety | East Bay marina brawl and shooting leaves girl in critical condition Crime and Public Safety | Marin woman found shot dead inside vehicle in Oakland Crime and Public Safety | Three people wounded in East Oakland shootings Crime and Public Safety | ...

High school football 2023 preview: MVAL/WACC Foothill Division

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

MVAL/WACC FOOTHILL DIVISION(Predicted order of finish)No. 1 JAMES LOGANCoach: Eddie SmithRecord in 2022: 7-4What to expect: The runner-up to Tennyson in the MVAL/WACC Foothill last season, Logan is the pick to finish on top this fall. The Colts have experience in the proverbial “athlete” role as Robert Mendez and Tu’unahala Leao are three-year starters. Both are seniors. Coach Eddie Smith called Leao the “heart and soul of the squad.” Jonathan Craft is the team’s new QB after transferring from Valley Christian. Smith said Craft, a junior, is dynamic and a leader. OL/DL Geovanni Valverde and DB/WR Danzel Mercado are also three-year starters. Logan is scheduled to visit Tennyson on Oct. 20.Season opener: Aug. 25 vs. Archbishop Mitty, 7 p.m.No. 2 TENNYSON Coach: John PangelinaRecord in 2022: 8-3What to expect: Tennyson went undefeated in league play last season but graduated its top player, wide receiver Taeshaun Lyons, now at the University of Washington. Larrie Noble lll, an ed...

High school football 2023 preview: MVAL/WACC Mission Division

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

MVAL/WACC MISSION DIVISION(Predicted order of finish)No. 1 BERKELEY Coach: David Perry2022 record: 7-4What to expect: All-BANG wide receiver Jackson Harris may have graduated, but coach David Perry can still count on production from elite players on both sides of the ball. Senior quarterback Drew Henderson passed for 38 touchdowns and is the best QB in the league. Three-star athlete B.J Thurman will be “the next great wide receiver to come out of Berkeley” while also rushing the passer on defense, Perry said. The coach believes halfback Jalen Harris has college-level athleticism as both a DB and running back, and linemen Eli Cohen-Moulton and Terrance Phillips will set the tone in the trenches. Junior linebacker Lucas Cord was called a “tempo setter” and a model of consistency on defense. Season opener: Aug. 25 at Miramonte, 7 p.m.No. 2 HAYWARDCoach: Virgil Hart2022 record: 5-5What to expect: Four-year starter Kennedy Braziel is the definition of a tough dual-threat, passing for mor...

Inman: Sam Darnold’s ‘great’ debut, plus 10 observations from 49ers’ flop

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

LAS VEGAS — Did Sam Darnold come out looking best from the 49ers’ rather unsightly debut to the NFL’s preseason?“I thought he did a great job,” coach Kyle Shanahan said after Sunday’s 34-7 defeat to the Las Vegas Raiders. “… We want to be careful with Sam (playing among backups), but we also want him to play, too. Hopefully, Sam will get a little more time next week.”Thus, the expectation is that Darnold starts Saturday’s preseason game at Levi’s Stadium against the Denver Broncos.What about the other options? Expect Brock Purdy to idle until starting the regular-season opener. Trey Lance figures to rotate back into the No. 2 role Saturday. And Brandon Allen hopes to rejoin the team Thursday, after racing postgame to Florida, where his wife, Sarah, is expected to give birth today to their second son.Darnold did not necessarily wow in his 49ers debut. He also did not turn the ball over or panic in the pocket. He looked...

This endangered species was sought in Tulare County

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - California has a new gray wolf pack in Tulare County, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDWF) announced Friday. The CDWF says this is the Golden State's southernmost pack and it is at least 200 air miles from the nearest known pack in northeastern California. In July, CDFW received a wolf sighting report from a location in the Sequoia National Forest. CDFW investigated the reported location and found wild tracks and other signs of wolf presence, and collected 12 scat and hair samples from the immediate area for genetic testing. Upon DNA analysis competition by the CDFW's Wildlife Forensics Laboratory, all of the 12 samples used were confirmed ad gray wolves. The new pack consists of at least five individuals not previously detected in California, including one adult female, who is a direct descendant of California's first documented wolf in the state in recent history. The CDFW says gray wolves are native to California but were extir...

Motorcyclist killed after hitting parked truck in Martinez

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

(BCN) -- A motorcyclist who died Sunday afternoon in Martinez hit a legally parked and unoccupied Nissan truck on the right sidewalk of Pacheco Boulevard. The California Highway Patrol said at 9:43 p.m. Sunday the man was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle eastbound at about 4:30 p.m. when he hit the parked truck, near Palm Avenue. 2 security companies reportedly got into fight near Golden Gate Park Emergency personnel transported the man to the hospital, where he later died. Anyone with information about the crash can contact CHP Contra Costa in Martinez at (925) 646-4980 or email your contact information to [email protected] to be contacted by the investigating officer. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

San Jose city workers prepare to go on strike tomorrow

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:42 GMT

(KRON) -- Thousands of San Jose city workers are preparing to go on a three-day strike starting Tuesday potentially impacting critical city services.Union officials say they are closer to an agreement and are meeting with the City of San Jose Monday morning. However, the strike is still planned if an agreement is not met.Last week 99 percent of 4,500 San Jose city workers voted for the three-day authorized strike. There are currently 6,600 workers including 911 dispatchers, librarians, airport workers, sanitation specialists and city inspectors. Woman’s body found at Golden Gate Park San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said he would possibly shut down the city's animal care center to help cover the costs of the three-day strike. Workers hope to receive better pay because they say they are doing more work. Mayor Mahan also said the city's budget projections could be a bit conservative, but he does not want the city to go into any debt.