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Hamburger Mary’s sues Florida governor to stop drag show law

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:52 GMT

Hamburger Mary’s in Orlando is suing Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state of Florida in federal court, claiming the restaurant has been deprived of its First Amendment rights and is already losing customers under a new law affecting drag shows.Gov. DeSantis signed bills last Wednesday taking aim at transgender treatments for minors, pronouns in schools, bathroom use and children attending drag shows.The changes included penalties for venues letting children into “adult live performances” and potential first-degree misdemeanor charges for violators.Hamburger Mary’s filed the lawsuit Monday, which also names as a defendant Melanie Griffin, secretary of Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation.The suit, filed in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, is asking the court to stop the law from being enforced.A spokesman for the governor’s office could not be immediately reached for comment, but DeSantis has previously said he is fighting to protect children...

L.A. Dodgers apologize, reinvite LGBTQ 'nun' group to Pride Night

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:52 GMT

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reversed course on the controversial decision to uninvite a group of self-described queer and trans “nuns” from being honored at the team’s 10th annual Pride Night.“After much thoughtful feedback from our diverse communities, honest conversations within the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, and generous discussions with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence … the Dodgers would like to offer our sincerest apologies,” the team said in a statement Monday afternoon. Anaheim mayor invites spurned ‘nun’ group to Angels Pride event The Dodgers asked the group to -once again- join them on the field at Pride Night to accept the team’s Community Service Award.“We are pleased to share that they have agreed to receive the gratitude of our collective communities for the lifesaving work that they have done tirelessly for decades,” the team said.This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA for updates.

Video shows Hemet man save toddler son from drowning

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:52 GMT

A father in Hemet quickly jumped into action when his toddler son nearly drowned in the family’s swimming pool earlier this month.Ring camera video posted by the Hemet Firefighters Association shows Zack Petite, a first responder with the fire department, saving his one-year-old son on May 15.The child can be seen removing his life jacket vest, walking to the side of the pool, sitting down, and then slipping underwater as his sister swims a few feet away.Within three seconds, Zach jumps into view, pulls his son from the pool, and lays him on his back.The video shows the child removing his life jacket vest, walking to the side of the pool, sitting down, and then slipping underwater while his sister swims a few feet away. May 15, 2023. (Hemet Firefighters Association 2342 via Storyful)The boy was unharmed.“The video is a sober reminder that a water emergency can happen to anyone at anytime in a matter of seconds,” a spokesperson for the association posted on Instagram. “Even though bo...

Crews battling brushfire in Riverside County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:52 GMT

Crews with the Riverside County Fire Department are battling a 10-acre vegetation just west of San Jacinto, authorities announced Monday.  Firefighters responded to reports of the blaze, located near the Ramona Expressway and Warren Road, just after 2 p.m.  So far, the fire is burning at a “moderate rate of spread,” fire officials said. Additional crews and firefighting aircraft have also been requested. Crews have so far been unable to contain the blaze.  Video of the vegetation fire shows heavy, white smoke settling over hills in the area.Crews with Riverside County Fire Department battle a blaze in vegetation west of San Jacinto in Riverside County May 22, 2023. (Cal Fire Riverside)Temperatures near San Jacinto are in the high 80's, with winds gusting at 10-12 miles per hour. The National Weather Service forecasts a low temp of 56 degrees later this evening. Officials have no provided any information on the possible cause of the blaze. No injuries have been report...

Disneyland expansion could generate $250M annually to local economy, report says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:52 GMT

Disney is making the economic case for expanding and adding new attractions to its existing Disneyland Resort property in Anaheim. Speaking to a group of business and civic leaders at Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel last week, Disneyland President Ken Potrock laid out a number of positive outcomes if the park is given approval to expand.According to the Orange County Register, Potrock cited a recent Disney-commissioned report by Cal State Fullerton that estimated the economic impact of the company's DisneylandForward initiative.The findings from the economic impact study? The expansion could bring in more than 4,500 jobs, $11 million in tax revenue, and contribute more than $1 billion to the Anaheim economy for every billion dollars spent over the 4-year construction process.From there, the expansion could create more than 2,200 jobs and add more than $250 million annually to the city's economy, according to the Los Angeles Times. An artist’s rendering released on March 25, 20...

Israel Antonio Martinez Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Country Club Road [Tucson, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:52 GMT

20-Year-Old Rider Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Collision near East Via Palos VerdesTUCSON, AZ (May 22, 2023) – Wednesday, Israel Antonio Martinez was struck and killed in a motorcycle crash on Country Club Road.The incident occurred at the 300 block of South Country Club Road near East Via Palos Verdes on May 2nd.According to reports, Martinez was riding a motorcycle above the speed limit in the southbound lanes. There, the driver of a Toyota minivan attempted to make a left turn in front of the rider, where they collided.Medics later took 20-year-old Martinez to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries about a week later.Authorities say the 70-year-old unidentified driver of the Toyota remained uninjured and at the scene to cooperate with the investigation.Following preliminary duties, officers determined that speed and failure to yield were contributing factors. At this time, no arrests or citations have been made.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and...

Firechain Network: Igniting the Future of Decentralized Applications

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:52 GMT

In a world where the potential of blockchain technology is soaring, today’s networks often fail to meet the demands of real-world applications. They suffer from slow transaction speeds, high costs, and a lack of scalability. However, amidst the vast expanse of cryptocurrencies and blockchain, a shining star has emerged: Firechain Network. Founded by the visionary Chris Cashwell, Firechain Labs has harnessed its extensive expertise to create an innovative solution: an asynchronous, event-driven smart contract platform poised to revolutionize the realm of decentralized applications (dApps). With Firechain Network at the helm, a new era of blockchain technology is on the horizon, offering unparalleled speed, flexibility, and scalability for the future of decentralized applications.Known as a forward-looking innovator, Cashwell has been a key figure in the crypto world since 2013. Falling deep into the crypto rabbit hole, he became a pioneer by developing one of the very first gam...

Sale closed in Pleasanton: $1.6 million for a three-bedroom home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:52 GMT

4165 Morganfield Court – Google Street ViewA 1,919-square-foot house built in 1975 has changed hands. The property located in the 4100 block of Morganfield Court in Pleasanton was sold on April 4, 2023, for $1,550,000, or $808 per square foot. The property features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an attached garage sits on a 7,140-square-foot lot.Additional houses have recently changed hands nearby:On Mairmont Drive, Pleasanton, in July 2022, a 1,439-square-foot home was sold for $1,600,000, a price per square foot of $1,112. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In June 2022, a 1,740-square-foot home on Katie Lane in Pleasanton sold for $1,550,000, a price per square foot of $891. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 1,731-square-foot home on the 1500 block of Trimingham Drive in Pleasanton sold in February 2023, for $1,275,000, a price per square foot of $737. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. 

Letters: Bullfrog solutions | Leadership crisis | Budget ploy | Autism support | Republican specialty | Undercutting solutions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:52 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Range of solutionsfor invasive bullfrogsRe: “Battle over bullfrogs hops up with restrictions considered” (Page A1, May 20).Calaveras Jumping Frog Jubilee is a beloved tradition, bringing revenue into a rural area. But invasive bullfrogs are very destructive to the environment.Possible solutions: Impose a temporary ban on importing bullfrogs. Simultaneously offer a bounty to enterprising frog hunters, with the captured bullfrogs turned over to chefs.As for the contest itself, putting the animals down afterward would not be acceptable to animal rights advocates. A few permits could perhaps be granted to keep the winners as pets.In the East Bay Regional Park District, staff and volunteers are instructed to report any sightings of frogs to the park district biologists.Cute though they are, bullfrogs extirpate the young native red-legged frogs — a threatened species.The loss of a species low...

Carlos Correa holds no grudges with SF Giants, despite ‘definitely different’ free agent process

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:45:52 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS — Twins shortstop Carlos Correa said before the Giants’ series opener here Monday that he was “shocked” and “surprised” by the failed physical that scuttled his offseason megadeal with San Francisco but was nonetheless laudatory of the organization and his interactions during the free-agent process.“I’m the type of guy that turns the page really easily,” Correa said in his first comments to Bay Area media since re-signing in Minnesota on a substantially smaller deal. “It was definitely different. It was very unexpected. But at the same time, it had to happen that way and I’m very happy that I’m here now, today.”Correa and his family, along with his agent Scott Boras, had already checked in to a San Francisco hotel for his introductory press conference when he was informed that the Giants were backing out of their 13-year, $350 million agreement over concerns about his right ankle, which was surgically repaired when he...