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YouthBuild Program students graduate with industry-recognized construction credentials

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:55 GMT

ST. LOUIS - About a dozen at-risk and disadvantaged youth graduated Saturday from a construction skills training program, giving them another chance to build a better future for themselves.Ranken Technical College's auditorium was filled with joy, cheers, and applause as students received their high school certifications and industry-recognized construction credentials from the YouthBuild Program."YouthBuild St. Louis City is for ages 16 to 24 young adults who have found themselves in some unfortunate situations and have dropped out of high school," said Fredrecka McGlown, executive director of the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE).For Dor Lisa Buford, faith, patience, and perseverance are what helped her get through the program. Buford said she was in a terrible car accident and wasn't sure if she could finish the program."The hardships with dealing with the education and the construction part—I just stayed determined, I kept faith to push to the end, and I made i...

4 out of 10 Californians say they are 'seriously considering' leaving state, poll shows

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:55 GMT

For the third straight year, California's population declined amid rising housing costs and people feeling like their money just doesn't go as far as it used to. Now a new statewide poll shows that the trend might continue, as the financial divide in California is forcing many residents to seriously consider leaving the Golden State.The poll, conducted by Strategies 360 in partnership with the Los Angeles Times and three community organizations, found that 40% of Californians are seriously considering moving out of the state.More than 1,300 people were included in the poll and were asked to weigh in on several topics, including the state's diversity, economy and overall satisfaction with living in California.While more than two-thirds of people polled said they were happy calling California home, 4 in 10 said they were thinking about leaving, with a large majority saying the state's considerable cost of living is the main driver.Of those who were considering moving, 61% said it was ...

Avelo launching Burbank to Bozeman flights next week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:55 GMT

Avelo Airlines is launching 20 new flights this month, including one out of Hollywood Burbank Airport.Beginning June 28, travelers can fly with the budget airline from Burbank to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport in Bozeman, Montana.The flights will operate twice-weekly on Mondays and Fridays, with passengers riding aboard a Boeing "Next-Generation 737" aircraft.Avelo has been flying out of Hollywood Burbank Airport since it began operating under its current corporate identity in 2021.The airline previously offered a Burbank to Bozeman flight at the time of its launch in Burbank, but those flights were dropped within months as the coronavirus pandemic continued to hamper travel across the globe.Just last month, Avelo began offering direct flights from Burbank to another Montana travel destination. On May 22, flights began taking off connecting Burbank to Kalispell, Montana, just a short drive from Glacier National Park.The Bozeman flights will put California travelers within...

Nicki Minaj Hidden Hills petition a possible hoax

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:55 GMT

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect new information about the source of the online petition.An online petition calling for Nicki Minaj to leave her Hidden Hills residence is a hoax. The petition was started by a fan of rapper Cardi B and is unaffiliated with both women personally. TMZ found that the Twitter account CleverlyCardi2 mentioned starting the petition in a tweet dated December 2022, the same month Minaj and her husband Kenneth Petty moved in. They paid a whopping $19.5 million for the property, according to TMZ.The petition was started in December by a person named "Beverly Bardan," in a tweet the user admitted to using the alias. "Garbz are so slow Beverly Bardan… cleverly cardi… I had to make it sound familiar to my Twitter user while sounding like a real name," the tweet read from the user in December.The user also admitted to starting the petition in a tweet. "We, as Nicki antis, can turn the residents of Hidden Hills AGAINST Nicki and her ... husband...

Things to do in Southern California during the first weekend of summer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:55 GMT

The first official weekend of summer 2023 is quickly approaching and many events will be taking place across Southern California to help residents properly kick off their summer season.Here is a roundup of a few of the events happening this weekend.Venice Summer FestThe Venice Summer Fest kicks off on Saturday and is free to the public. During the event, guests can enjoy live performances from local bands, stop by booths from local business owners and play games. The festival will also include dog adoption events and have classic cars on display.More information about the event can be found on the event’s website. Orange County hosting free summer events at local parks Outdoor Movie Night in Marina del RayThe seaside community will host outdoor movie nights every Saturday during the summer. The movie showings will start at 8 p.m. but officials encourage guests to arrive at least an hour before to secure a spot. Admission to the event is entirely free.Orange County PrideOrange...

Geronimo Reynaga Killed in Wrong-Way Collision on Pacific Coast Highway [Long Beach, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:55 GMT

18-Year-Old Passenger Dies in Wrong-Way Car Accident near State Route 103LONG BEACH, CA (June 23, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, Geronimo Reynaga was killed in a wrong-way collision on Pacific Coast Highway.The incident occurred on May 13th, around 2:30 a.m., near State Route 103.According to reports, the 18-year-old driver of a BMW with two passengers struck a curb near the Terminal Island Freeway and lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the BMW struck a raised median and another curb.Upon impact, the BMW became airborne and overturned, ejecting Reynaga from the vehicle. Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced 18-year-old Reynaga, of Wilmington dead at the scene.Meanwhile, paramedics took the driver and the other passenger to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Following preliminary duties, police suspect that impairment and speed were factors.At this time, the crash is still under investigation and anyone with information are to contact the auth...

1 Killed, Multiple Injured in Pursuit Collision on 110 Freeway [Pasadena, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:55 GMT

Fatal High-Speed Car Accident near Glenarm StreetPASADENA, CA (June 23, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, one victim was killed and multiple were injured in a pursuit collision on 110 Freeway.Around 12:30 a.m., officers noticed a northbound vehicle with no lights on veering in and out of their lane. Police then attempted to pull over the driver when the pursuit began.The suspect driver then crashed into two other vehicles stopped at a red light, at a high rate of speed on Glenarm Street.Medical personnel arrived and pronounced the suspect driver who was not wearing a seat belt, dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released their identity.Meanwhile, paramedics transported four occupants from the two other vehicles to a nearby hospital for treatment of minor to major injuries.Following preliminary duties, officers say alcohol played a role. However, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway.The team at Sweet James offers th...

Brandon Castelhano Killed in Motorcycle Crash near East Edwin Road [Tucson, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:55 GMT

Elizabeth Manuel Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash near North Bowman RoadTUCSON, AZ (June 23, 2023) – Tuesday evening, a deadly motorcycle and vehicle collision claimed the life of Brandon Castelhano.The incident happened on May 16th, at around 6:30 p.m., near the intersection of East Edwin Road and North Bowman Road.According to the Arizona DPS, a motorcyclist identified as 24-year-old Castelhano and a vehicle driven by 36-year-old Elizabeth Manuel were involved in the collision. At this time, the circumstances surrounding the collision remain unclear.Emergency crews arrived to the site of the collision shortly after. From there, medics transported both Castelhano and Manuel to a local hospital for treatment of injuries sustained.At the hospital, Castelhano succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced dead due to the extent of his condition.Meanwhile, Manuel was expected to survive her injuries. No additional information was disclosed and an active investigation is still ongoing.T...

Teen charged with murder and robbery in the death of Oakland baker Jen Angel, whose friends called for ‘restorative justice’ after her death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:55 GMT

OAKLAND — A 19-year-old San Francisco man has been arrested and charged with killing Jen Angel, a beloved baker, activist and longtime zine publisher who was dragged to her death during a purse snatching in February, court records show.Ishmael Burch, 19, was charged June 7 with murdering and robbing Angel, as well as a second robbery that occurred the same day Angel was gravely injured. Burch was already in jail at the time he was charged, due to a June 2 arrest on suspicion of battery, records show.Authorities say that Burch was identified as the driver of a stolen vehicle that sped away after a second person took Angel’s purse and ran to the getaway car. Angel was reportedly caught in the vehicle’s door while attempting to retrieve her property, and dragged more than 50 feet before falling off into the street. She was hospitalized for two days before dying from blunt force trauma to her head, according to police and court records.The purse snatching occurred in d...

Lawsuit: “Boys-gone-wild atmosphere” permeates ambulance company where paramedic allegedly sexually assaulted elderly San Mateo County patients

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:55 GMT

SAN MATEO COUNTY — A lawsuit filed Thursday alleges San Mateo County’s contracted ambulance company has permitted a “boys-gone-wild atmosphere” that has led to multiple allegations of sexual assault, most recently involving a parademic accused of victimizing two elderly patients.It is the second lawsuit the Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy law firm has filed against American Medical Response, a Colorado-based company also contracted to work in other Bay Area counties.The suit filed Thursday is on behalf of an 81-year-old Pacifica woman who suffered a potential stroke and was in the back of an ambulance in May 2022 when a paramedic allegedly forced oral copulation on her, the suit says.Attorneys with Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy filed a similar suit in May against AMR alleging the same paramedic similarly sexually assaulted an 82-year-old Colma woman in December 2022 while she was strapped into a gurney and wore a neck brace.“The facts of this case are horrific … the women who were a...