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Who’s behind transgender policies in Southern California schools?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:09 GMT

Sidelined in Sacramento, California conservatives went back to school.They won school board seats last fall and are now working to advance what they see as an agenda that respects parents’ rights.Key examples are seen in the Chino Valley, Murrieta Valley and Temecula Valley school districts, which, following long, crowded and contentious public meetings, recently passed policies requiring parents to be notified if their child identifies as transgender. The Orange Unified School District board is considering a similar policy.A look at the policies shows they share a lot of the same language. That’s no coincidence. A coalition of school board members and their allies drew up the policies and is sharing them statewide.RELATED: Third Southern California school board OKs policy to tell parents if students are transgender“Being that we knew as parents we needed to join together, it’s kind of what’s happening organically now with school board members,” said Sonja Shaw, president of the Chi...

4 arrested for stealing over $3K in goods at Sephora in San Mateo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:09 GMT

(KRON) -- Four people, including two juveniles, were arrested Sunday afternoon for stealing thousands of dollars worth of fragrances from a Sephora, according to the San Mateo Police Department.Around 2:30 p.m., SMPD received a call from Sephora regarding three suspects who stole several bottles of fragrances and fled the store into a waiting car. The security officer at the Sephora was able to provide police with the license plate and description of the suspect car, officials said.  San Mateo police located the suspect car attempting to merge onto Highway 101. Officers conducted a traffic stop and found four people inside of the car. SMPD recovered 26 bottles of fragrances which was valued at over $3,500.The following four suspects were arrested and booked on charges of burglary and conspiracy to commit a crime.Andre Beckosteen-Mixon, 20, of OaklandChristopher Range, 18, of Carmichael17-year-old female of Yuba City13-year-old male of San Mateo 

Police release photo of gunman at large on or near UNC's campus, university on lockdown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:09 GMT

CHAPEL HILL (WNCN) — Police have released a photo of a gunman at large on or near UNC-Chapel Hill's campus on Monday afternoon. According to the UNC website, the suspect image matches an ID photo for a student named Tailei Qi. The alert, which went out at about 1 p.m. urged everyone on the school's campus to stay inside and avoid windows.A massive presence of law enforcement and EMS vehicles are lining the road outside of the Genome Sciences Building and South Road is largely blocked off. At least four agencies are responding on the scene as of 2:15 p.m.Chapel-Hill area buses are on hold due to the incident, according to a tweet sent by Chapel Hill Transit. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools are also under a "Secure Mode" across all campuses and offices, according to an update posted on their Facebook page.CHCCS says that building doors are closed and locked and no one is able to enter or leave the school building until given an "all-clear" by authorities. NC State Highway Patrol ha...

Vacaville man arrested for leading Petaluma police on car pursuit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:09 GMT

(KRON) -- A Vacaville man was arrested early Monday morning after leading police on a vehicle pursuit, according to the Petaluma Police Department. Around 12:09 a.m., an officer attempted a traffic stop on a silver Hyundai Elantra that was traveling at a high rate of speed on East D Street. The car was seen crossing into oncoming lanes of traffic for several hundred feet, the police department said. The driver of the Hyundai, William Dye, refused to pull over and drove through several red traffic lights in an attempt to flee from the police officer. Sonoma County Sheriff's deputies assisted in the pursuit of the Hyundai, police said. The 34-year-old eventually lost control of his car as he attempted to turn onto Highway 1. The Hyundai drove off the roadway and collided with a dirt embankment causing damage to the driver's side front tire, PPD said. Dye attempted to drive for a short distance until he eventually pulled over and surrendered himself. He was arrested and booked into the...

Credit card skimmers on the rise in Bay Area, according to San Pablo PD

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:09 GMT

(KRON) -- Credit card skimmers are on the rise in the Bay Area, according to the San Pablo Police Department. San Pablo PD got a call Sunday from a local business that located a credit card skimmer on one of their checkout terminals during a routine check.San Pablo PD credited the vigilance of the store's employees in finding the skimmer "before it was too late." The skimmer was removed from the terminal and handed over to the police.A photo of the skimmer was posted on San Pablo PD's Facebook. Emeryville mall brawl one of several this weekend "As you can see from the photograph, these skimmers are becoming more realistic," police said. "If you suspect there might be a skimmer installed, please talk with the employees and ask them to check the terminal to make sure that it's real.""We would like to remind everyone that if you're shopping, please keep an eye out for these skimmers," police added.Businesses typically place seals on their terminals to verify their safety and authenti...

A rescue helicopter crashed into a Florida apartment complex, killing fire captain and a resident

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:09 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A medical rescue helicopter caught fire and broke apart shortly after takeoff Monday before crashing into an apartment complex near Fort Lauderdale, killing a paramedic captain on board and a resident on the ground, authorities said. Two others on board and two other people at the apartment complex were injured.Broward County Fire-Rescue Capt. Terryson Jackson, 49, and a woman died when the Broward Sheriff’s Office helicopter crashed through the complex’s roof after taking off from Pompano Beach Airpark at about 8:45 a.m., Sheriff Gregory Tony said. He said the four injured were taken to the hospital and are expected to survive. Jackson was a 19-year veteran of the department.“Terryson was a rock star, he was one of the best of us,” said Tony, who also oversees the county’s fire department. “He bled this profession inside and out all day long.”The injured firefighters are pilot Daron Roche, 37, and Mike Chaguaceda, 31. The dead woman...

Weigman named No. 23 Texas A&M’s starting quarterback for opener against New Mexico

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:09 GMT

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Conner Weigman has been named No. 23 Texas A&M’s starter for the opener against New Mexico on Saturday night.Coach Jimbo Fisher made the announcement Monday after Weigman and Max Johnson had competed for the job throughout camp.“All camp has been evaluated, and at the end of camp, we have to make a choice,” Fisher said. “That was it.”Johnson threw for almost 4,000 yards in two seasons at LSU before transferring to Texas A&M ahead of last season. He had 517 yards passing with three touchdowns in four games for the Aggies before a season-ending hand injury.Weigman threw for 896 yards and eight touchdowns without an interception in five games as a freshman after Johnson went down.Weigman will lead the Aggies as they try to bounce back from a season in which they went 5-7 for their worst finish since going 4-8 in 2008.Fisher was asked what he expects to see from Weigman as his team’s starter.“Just keep playing great football with g...

1 dead after a driver and biker group exchange gunfire in road rage dispute near Independence Hall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:09 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A motorcyclist died over the weekend after being shot by a Cadillac driver in the heart of Philadelphia’s historic area after a group of bikers blocked the drivers way, according to Philadelphia police.The Saturday night shooting steps from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, the nation’s birthplace, focused new attention on the gun violence plaguing the city and the nation. Police believe the driver and the biker group traded fire, but they are not yet sure who fired first, a spokeswoman said.“Unfortunately, our country’s gun problem means disputes can turn deadly, needlessly cutting young lives short,” Mayor Jim Kenney said in a social media post, attributing the violence to a road rage dispute. The 36-year-old driver, who has not been identified, was shot in the arm and took himself to a hospital, where he was treated before being released Sunday, police spokeswoman Tanya Little said. No charges have been filed, but the shooting remains under investi...

Denver metro adding more apartments than most US cities

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:09 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver metro is cranking out more apartments than most U.S. metros, according to a new report. As a chronic housing shortage plagues the U.S., some cities have seen massive booms in apartment construction to fill demand. According to a new RentCafe report, these apartments are largely for the well-to-do renters in a handful of U.S. metro areas. Car flipping scam growing in Denver "However, almost two-thirds of the apartments built during the pandemic boom are clustered in just 20 high-growth metros, which make up about 41% of the total renter population in the U.S.," the report reads. "Therefore, for many other places, the new supply barely made a dent in the existing supply. What's more, around 89% of the apartments completed in the last three years are high-end and, thus, target upper-middle- and high-income renters."The Denver metro is among the top 20, ranking tenth overall for the number of apartment units built in 2023. This year, RentCafe estimates the...

CPW to the rescue: Elk tangles antlers in wire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:09 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Elk mating season starts in mid-September but one bull elk got started early. Colorado Parks and Wildlife helped him out with wires caught in its antlers. This is more common than you think, and you may be seeing a lot more of it soon. Male elk rub their antlers against trees to impress females or show dominance. It's exhibited as males shedding drying velvet from their antlers before the rut, according to the National Wildlife Federation. Beware: Elk rut is coming! Here’s what to expect CPW found one elk with wires caught in his antlers. A wildlife officer and the Estes Park Police Department helped the bull elk by darting him so the officer could safely get closer, CPW said when sharing a video on X, formally known as Twitter. "This could become a frequent call as we’re nearing the rut time of year. Elk will be rubbing their antlers over all kinds of surfaces, including but not limited to hammocks, swings, tires, and things in your backyard. Please help them an...