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Fullerton elementary school cutting Nazi elements from 'The Sound of Music' production

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:05:19 GMT

Amid backlash from parents, a 6th-grade production of “The Sound of Music” in Fullerton will be altered to remove Nazi elements, the district superintendent announced.The musical, which is being produced at Rolling Hills Elementary School, tells the classic story of the von Trapp family’s escape from the Nazis in Austria prior to World War II.When parents found out that the production would include swastikas and other Nazi props, and involve children giving a “Hail Hitler” salute, Fullerton School District Superintendent Bob Pletka intervened.“These social media posts of our children could leave them vulnerable to co-opting of these photographs by nefarious individuals or groups meant to mock or exploit our children for their own purposes,” Pletka said in a statement. Parents protest Pride event at North Hollywood elementary school “When my wife called me, she said, ‘Our son was whispering ‘little Nazi boy, little Nazi boy.’ I'm like, what? Where's that coming from?” one parent sa...

Southern California couple sentenced for intentional car crashes posted on YouTube channel

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:05:19 GMT

A San Bernardino County couple charged with intentionally causing car crashes and then posting videos of them on YouTube was sentenced on Tuesday after pleading no contest.Christopher Phelps, 40, and his wife, Kimberly Phelps, 40, both from Yucaipa, were arrested in March and accused of causing crashes in an attempt to collect fraudulent insurance payouts, officials said.Christopher was sentenced to three years in state prison and Kimberly was sentenced to 90 days in weekend county jail/work release, three years of supervised probation, and a 52-week child abuse prevention program.Authorities began investigating the couple after the discovery of a YouTube channel called “BLU3 GHO57” where dashcam videos involving Christopher were posted, according to the California Department of Insurance.Dashcam video showing a crash involving Christopher Phelps and a victim. (Christopher Phelps)The channel had around 162 videos of “vehicle collisions, attempted or near collisions, road rage incide...

Police: Teen dies in social media stunt on LA bridge

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:05:19 GMT

Associated PressLOS ANGELES — A 17-year-old boy fell to his death this weekend while climbing a Los Angeles bridge in an apparent social media stunt, police said.Police were sent to the 6th Street Viaduct around 2 a.m. Saturday and found the boy, who was pronounced dead at a hospital. His name wasn’t immediately released.The teen slipped and fell “when climbing upon one of the arches, in order to post, apparently, a social media broadcast,” Police Chief Michel Moore said Tuesday during a meeting of the Los Angeles Police Commission.The bridge opened last July. The $588-million span, which replaced an 84-year-old Art Deco span, runs 3,500 feet (1,066.80 meters) over the concrete-lined Los Angeles River and connects downtown to the historic Eastside.The bridge, which has thousands of LED lights and views of LA’s skyline, is the largest and most expensive span ever built in the city. It was designed to become a city landmark.But police closed the bridge several ...

Ghost Ship artist warehouse where dozens died in fire razed. What will happen to the site?

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:05:19 GMT

OAKLAND — The Ghost Ship is gone.What remained of the burned-out artist warehouse where 36 people died in California’s worst single structure fire — a tragedy that led to a criminal conviction, lawsuits, a landlord bankruptcy and fire inspection reforms — was quietly demolished this month.The property that includes the warehouse site was acquired earlier this month by The Unity Council, a nonprofit community development organization based in Oakland’s Fruitvale District. Unity Council CEO Chris Iglesias said the organization had been working for years on acquiring the property and is considering building housing, although no final use has been determined.“We did not take this decision lightly for sure,” Iglesias told the Bay Area News Group on Wednesday. “We’ll give this land much-needed care moving forward, the whole time being sensitive to the families. We just want to be really, really thoughtful in this process and just under...

San Jose: Woman dies of injuries suffered in five-vehicle crash

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:05:19 GMT

SAN JOSE – A woman has died of injuries she suffered in a five-vehicle collision earlier this week in San Jose, police said.The crash was reported around 6:15 p.m. Monday near Monterey Road and Live Oak Avenue, according to the San Jose Police Department.Police said a man was driving a Dodge Durango southbound on Monterey Road at a “high-rate of speed” when he sideswiped a Lexus sedan and then rear-ended a Hyundai sedan.The Hyundai was pushed forward into a Chevrolet pickup truck, which collided with a Toyota sedan, according to police.Police said the adult female driver of the Hyundai suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to an area hospital, where she died Tuesday. No other injuries were reported.The death marked the 16th fatal collision and 17th traffic fatality of the year on city streets. The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office will release the woman’s identity once it is confirmed and her next of kin is identified.Police have not announced any arres...

How to see Tiburon’s newest public art installation

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:05:19 GMT

(KRON) -- A colorful art installation just went up in Tiburon, right along the water at the South of Knoll Park. It’s called “Collaborative Nature.” Lightweight fabric is attached to fiberglass poles, catching both wind and light. That means the installation looks different depending on the time of day you visit. The project is part of Tiburon’s relatively new Public Art Program. East Bay spot named in Yelp’s top 10 best burgers in US This installation is the work of photographer, and former Marin resident, Thomas Jackson. Dozens of volunteers helped him set up the roughly 800 poles, over about a week. To see the work in person, head to the Southeast corner of the park, along the Old Rail Trail, near the playground. Jackson says his work will be there until July 9.Check out more of the artist’s work here. Submit your ideas for Tiburon’s Public Art Program here.

PGA Tour’s ‘Block party’ moves to Colonial along with local favs Scheffler and Spieth

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:05:19 GMT

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Michael Block entered the gates at Colonial Country Club for the first time this week to the screams of “Block Party!” and that was on a day of practice rounds when most of the people around were players and tournament volunteers.Block’s surreal journey is still going after the once little-known club pro from California tied for 15th at the PGA Championship last weekend, and had a hole-in-one in the final round. “It’s just a dream. I’m just cruising. I’m actually kind of glad that at this point I haven’t come to the reality about what’s happening so I can actually play pretty good golf,” Block said. “I think if I sit down and think about it too much, I’m not sure I could swing the club on Thursday.”That is when Block will tee off for the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge in a 120-player field that includes local favorites Scott Scheffler, the No. 1 player in the world, and Jordan Spieth. Scheffler, who tied for second at the PGA Championship,...

Red Sox move starter Corey Kluber to bullpen with Whitlock’s return

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:05:19 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Red Sox are moving two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber to the bullpen after a rough start to his first season in Boston.Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced the move in a radio interview Wednesday. Boston had to clear a rotation spot with the return of Garrett Whitlock, who is scheduled to start Saturday.The 37-year-old Kluber is 2-6 with a 6.26 ERA in his first nine starts for the Red Sox, who signed him to a $10 million, one-year contract in the offseason. Although he was Boston’s opening day starter, Kluber has pitched six full innings just once this season while issuing 18 walks in 41 2/3 innings.Kluber has been a starter for nearly all of his 13-year major league career. His only relief appearance since 2013 was for Tampa Bay last October, when he gave up a 15th-inning homer to Cleveland rookie Oscar Gonzalez to end the longest scoreless postseason game in major league history as the Guardians eliminated the Rays in the Wild Card Serie...

Problemas técnicos en Twitter eclipsan el anuncio de campaña presidencial de DeSantis

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:05:19 GMT

Nueva York (CNN) — La transmisión en vivo del evento de Twitter con Ron DeSantis colapsó y se retrasó este miércoles mientras cientos de miles de usuarios se conectaban para escuchar al gobernador de Florida anunciar su candidatura a la Casa Blanca.El sonido del evento transmitido en vivo — que se celebró en Twitter Spaces y fue presentado por el propietario de la plataforma Elon Musk y el empresario tecnológico David Sacks — se interrumpió en los primeros minutos después de comenzar.“Hay tanta gente aquí que los servidores se nos están fundiendo”, dijo Sacks en un momento dado.Más de 500.000 usuarios de Twitter se unieron al evento, que finalmente terminó y se reinició, lo cual retrasó el anuncio de DeSantis casi media hora.El gobernador de Florida, Ron DeSantis, publica en Twitter que se postulará para la presidencia de Estados UnidosTwitter se ha enfrentado a diversas interrupciones y problemas técnicos desde que Musk se hizo cargo de la plataforma a finales del...

BSO searching for 35-year-old man reported missing from Deerfield Beach

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:05:19 GMT

Authorities seek the public’s help in their search for a 35-year-old man who was reported missing from Deerfield Beach.According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, Patrick Leo was last seen leaving Broward Health North, located at 201 E Sample Road, at around 11:25 a.m., Wednesday. Leo was last seen in a blue Toyota Corolla wearing a black shirt and black pants. He stands 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs around 145 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes.Leo’s family told detectives he experiences mental illness and has a brain injury.Officials urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact BSO Detective Leonard Charla at 954-321-4274 or the BSO non-emergency number 954-764- HELP (4357).