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Nazi elements pulled from 6th grade 'Sound of Music' production

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:23:52 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...

Man accused of attempted sexual assault on elderly woman in Ventura

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:23:52 GMT

A man is accused of attempting to sexually assault an elderly woman while she was gardening in Ventura on Wednesday.The suspect was identified as Lathanial Walker, 26, by the Ventura Police Department.Officers received reports of an attempted sexual assault on the 200 block of South Dunning Street around 8:15 a.m.When police arrived, they discovered the victim, a 75-year-old woman, had been gardening in her front yard when Walker approached her on foot.He stood for several minutes while watching her tend to the garden. Then he suddenly moved in closer to her and dropped his pants, police said.“Walker grabbed the victim from behind and began to drag her toward a more secluded area,” police said. “The victim yelled for help and neighbors intervened to save the victim from further trauma." Father of 3 killed in Northridge shooting while earning money for daughter’s birthday cake During the intervention, Walker fled toward a nearby mall but was later apprehended by responding officers...

CCS, NCS softball playoffs: Wednesday’s semifinal results, championship matchups

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:23:52 GMT

NEW: PREP SPORTS MAILBAGThe Bay Area News Group is introducing a high school sports mailbag in May. Get your questions in as soon as possible. Our debut edition is an open forum. Got questions about spring sports playoffs, coaching changes, an early peek at football season, etc.? Send them to [email protected]. Please include “mailbag” in the subject line.NCSDivision ITuesday’s semifinalNo. 3 California 9, No. 2 Granada 1Wednesday’s semifinalNo. 1 San Ramon Valley 4, No. 4 Freedom 3Division IITuesday’s semifinalsNo. 5 Livermore 8, No. 1 Redwood 2No. 2 Casa Grande 5, No. 3 Alameda 0Friday’s finalNo. 2 Casa Grande (24-4) vs. No. 5 Livermore (15-11) at San Marin high school, 5 p.m.Related ArticlesHigh School Sports | CCS, NCS baseball playoffs: Wednesday’s semifinal results, championship matchups High School Sports | CCS baseball playoffs: Live Oak doesn’t come up aces as Hollister cruises to Division I final High S...

Three injured after West Oakland shooting, police say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:23:52 GMT

OAKLAND — Three people were hospitalized Wednesday evening in a shooting in a West Oakland neighborhood, authorities said.In an e-mailed statement, a police spokesperson said dispatchers took a call saying a person had been shot near 27th and Market streets.When officers responded to the area and arrived, they found three people suffering from gunshot wounds. Other first responders also responded to the area, providing care before taking the victims to a hospital for treatment.Police did not disclose the victims’ conditions, or any preliminary information about a suspect or associated vehicle.For information leading to the arrest of a suspect, police are offering up to $15,000 in the shooting. Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3426 or Crime Stoppers of Oakland at 510-777-8572.Contact George Kelly at 408-859-5180.

3 injured in West Oakland shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:23:52 GMT

(KRON) -- Three people were injured in a shooting in West Oakland Wednesday evening, the Oakland Police Department said. The shooting happened at 27th Street and Market Street just before 6 p.m., OPD said. All three victims were hospitalized. Their conditions are unknown at this time. The address of the shooting is just blocks away from McClymonds High School. OPD is investigating the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call (510) 238-3426.

El consumo de un multivitamínico diario podría retrasar el deterioro cognitivo

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:23:52 GMT

(CNN) — Según un estudio reciente, los adultos mayores que tomaron un complejo multivitamínico a diario durante tres años experimentaron una leve mejora de su memoria al cabo de un año, en comparación con las personas que tomaron un placebo, o pastilla de azúcar.Al inicio del estudio, se pidió a 3.560 adultos mayores de 60 años que aprendieran 20 palabras en un programa de cómputo. Los participantes en el estudio disponían de tres segundos para estudiar cada palabra antes de que apareciera la siguiente. Inmediatamente después, se pidió a los participantes que teclearan todas las palabras que pudieran recordar.Al final del primer año, el estudio descubrió que las personas que seguían tomando un multivitamínico diario eran capaces de recordar, de media, casi una palabra más que quienes tomaban un placebo. Aunque el efecto fue pequeño, fue estadísticamente significativo, según el estudio publicado este miércoles en la revista académica The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.S...

State Farm insures driver charged with DUI but won't pay victim's claim

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:23:52 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — When Drew Olhausen turned his Audi S5 left into a 7-Eleven parking lot on New Year's Eve, he said there was never a chance to avoid the oncoming Cadillac Escalade."It was just, bam," the 47-year-old Denver driver said.Surveillance video obtained by FOX31 shows the Escalade speed through the intersection of West First Avenue and North Knox Court at 2 a.m. on Dec. 31.The Escalade, driven by 60-year-old Anthony Duran, had no headlights on when it T-boned Olhausen's Audi. Trial underway in $9 million cryptocurrency theft case Moments after the collision, Olhausen took a photo of Duran giving him the middle finger and said Duran then chased him around the parking lot."He's like, I'm going to kick your a--, and I was on the phone with 911 and they were telling me just to stay away from him," Olhuasen said.Denver Police officers arrived and gave Duran a sobriety test. The police report states Duran's "breath had a strong odor of an unknown alcoholic beverage, balance was ...

Littleton man hoping to thank heroes who saved him while having seizure

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:23:52 GMT

LITTLETON, Colo. (KDVR) — A Littleton man is hoping to track down two heroes he credits for saving his life after having a seizure in a local gym hot tub 10 days ago.The incident happened on Mother’s Day around 5:30 p.m. at the Chuze Fitness jacuzzi. Chip Hart told FOX31 he wants to do more than thank his heroes on TV for saving his life. He hopes his story can help track them down so he can share that gratitude in person.“It's been an emotional week,” Hart said. “I am just glad to feel alive.”Hart has epilepsy and has a special implant that’s helped him avoid seizures for several years. However, on Mother’s Day evening while wrapping up a relaxing jacuzzi dip at his gym, his head started to turn and his body quickly went stiff.“This is the scariest seizure that I've had. I’ve dealt with them for 40 years all my life,” Hart said. “I had enough time to tell myself, 'oh crud,' but I knew I didn’t have enough time to do anything, by then it had my body.” High schooler celebrated...

Main road through Cherry Creek State Park closed 'indefinitely'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:23:52 GMT

CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK, Colo. (KDVR) -- East Lake View Road will remain closed indefinitely according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.The road, which is the main connection east and west through the park, was badly damaged during heavy rains earlier this month. According to spokesperson Kara Van Hoose, the park saw 6 inches of rain in a three-day period, raising water levels in the reservoir by 10 feet.Two portions of the road, which runs directly over Cherry Creek, were washed out."It’s not in the best of shape, so this is going to be a long-term fix for us,” she said. “We’re planning on rebuilding this area of the road to be more reinforced with an eye on this could happen again if we get this much rain.” More will travel by road on 2023 Memorial Day weekend CPW is also urging cyclists to pay attention to road closure signs and to stop trying to get close to the damage. Wednesday, additional signs, including "danger" signs, were added to a fence now blocking the road.“It’s an ac...

DeNiro meets the parents – again in ‘About My Father’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:23:52 GMT

MOVIE REVIEW“About My Father”Rated PG-13. At the AMC Boston Common, AMC South Bay and suburban theaters..Grade: BAlthough its title evokes Pedro Almodovar’s 1999 Oscar-winner “All About My Mother,” Robert De Niro’s comedy vehicle “About My Father” is more like a variation on a theme of the 2000 De Niro-starring hit “Meet the Parents.” Featuring De Niro as Chicago hairdresser Salvo Maniscalco, a part played by Tony Danza in the 2016 Maniscalco effort “Sebastian Says,” “About My Father” starts out as a story heavily narrated by son-of-immigrants Sebastian Maniscalco (himself). Sebastian’s mother and father came from Italy to America, we learn, where they raised their son. The mother has recently died and Sebastian and his father are all that is left of the family. Afraid that her country club-approved, hotel chain-owning family disapproves of his modest Italian immigrant background, Sebastian both fears the prospect and longs to meet his girlfriend Ellie Collins̵...