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How you can help L.A. Metro prioritize its future spending

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:40:49 GMT

A new interactive tool could help shape the future of Los Angeles County's transportation system and the public is encouraged to participate in the process.The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, aka L.A. Metro, is asking for input as it develops its budget for the 2025 fiscal year. The transit agency has launched an online tool that allows users to tweak the allocation of Metro's theoretical $9.1 billion budget to prioritize (or de-prioritize) certain services.The initiative, Metro says, aims to increase education and transparency about Metro's revenue and spending, while also collecting important information about those who use or are thinking about using Metro. LA Metro increasing train frequency to address growing demand Bus service, train service, cleaning, maintenance and public safety are among the options that can be adjusted with a general guideline of staying within the existing budget parameters.Minor changes to the operations budget can slash or a...

Wu-Tang Clan announces Las Vegas residency

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:40:49 GMT

Wu-Tang may be "for the children," but it's now also for those in Sin City. The iconic New York hip-hop group announced on Tuesday that they've locked down a residency in Las Vegas. Dionne Warwick reveals feud with viral ‘Surprise Surprise’ singer "Are you ready? Wu-Tang Clan: The Saga Continues... The Las Vegas Residency," the group posted on Instagram. RZA (top) and (L-R) Young Dirty Bastard, U-God, Raekwon, Masta Killa, Cappadonna and Inspectah Deck of Wu-Tang Clan perform during a stop of the N.Y. State of Mind tour at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Oct. 21, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas will host the group's residency, which kicks off Super Bowl weekend. Vegas will be stacked and packed that weekend as the big game will be taking place at the nearby Allegiant Stadium. RZA, the group's leader whose real name is Robert Diggs, told The New York Times that this project has been in the works for five years. It als...

Lane Wireman and Seth Brown Killed in Van vs Tractor-Trailer Collision on U.S. 79 [Leon County, TX]

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:40:49 GMT

Two Passengers Pronounced Dead after Semi-Truck Crash near Farm-to-Market 39LEON COUNTY, TX (December 12, 2023) – Lane Wireman and Seth Brown died Monday morning in a tractor-trailer crash on U.S. 79 near Farm-Market 39.The incident occurred at approximately 6:00 p.m., on November 27th.Investigators report that the driver of a 2016 Ford Transit van failed to yield the right-of-way when entering the intersection, resulting in a collision with a southbound tractor-trailer.The impact of the crash caused multiple occupants inside the van to be ejected onto the road, leading to life-threatening injuries.Due to the severity of their conditions, 24-year-old Wireman and 25-year-old Brown were pronounced dead at the scene by medics. Paramedics transported three other van occupants to various hospitals for additional medical treatment. The tractor-trailer driver emerged from the collision without sustaining any injuries.Ongoing investigations are in progress, and an update will be provi...

New York’s high court orders new congressional maps

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:40:49 GMT

By Anthony Izaguirre | Associated PressALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s highest court on Tuesday ordered the state to draw new congressional districts ahead of the 2024 elections, giving Democrats a potential advantage in what is expected to be a battleground for control of the U.S. House.The 4-3 decision from the New York Court of Appeals could have major ramifications as Democrats angle for more favorable district lines in the state next year. Republicans, who won control of the House after flipping seats in New York, sought to keep the map in place.The state’s bipartisan Independent Redistricting Commission will now be tasked with coming up with new districts, which will then go before the Democrat-controlled Legislature for approval. The court ordered the commission to file a map no later than Feb. 28.“In 2014, the voters of New York amended our Constitution to provide that legislative districts be drawn by an Independent Redistricting Commission,” Chief Judge R...

The 10 most expensive homes reported sold in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton in the week of Dec. 4

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:40:49 GMT

A house in Dublin that sold for $2.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton in the past week.In total, 22 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2.7 million, $777 per square foot.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Dec. 4 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $2 million, single-family residence in the 100 block of Parkhaven DriveThe sale of the single family residence in the 100 block of Parkhaven Drive in Danville has been finalized. The price was $1,955,000, and the new owners took over the house in November. The house was built in 1990 and has a living area of 2,502 square feet. The price per square foot was $781. The house features four bedrooms and three bathrooms.Parkhaven Drive9. $2 million, detached house in the 300 block of Red Maple DriveThe property in...

Three numbers that explain the Warriors’ disappointing start

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:40:49 GMT

PHOENIX — The Warriors head into Tuesday’s game against the Phoenix Suns with very few bright spots to soak up and plenty of issues to sort through.It’s only December, but in the standings they are on the outside looking into the playoff picture. The season is young enough that Golden State has time to situate themselves nicely in the standings with a good string of wins. But three numbers from their 10-12 start show where they’ve fallen behind and how they haven’t fallen to NBA pits yet.1. -22This Warriors team is built on the presumption that the four-time champion core can fend off age and still beat the lot. That’s meant coach Steve Kerr rolling with the same starting five that carried them to the playoffs last year: Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green and Kevon Looney. This five-man group had a +22.1 net rating that was among the league’s best, according to Cleaning the Glass, and outscored opponents by a total of...

49ers QB Brock Purdy lifts up Silicon Valley nonprofit agency

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:40:49 GMT

The attention-grabbing performance of 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy this season has been great for the NFL team, but it’s going to pay dividends for a Silicon Valley nonprofit, too.Purdy selected Child Advocates of Silicon Valley — which trains court-appointed special advocates to work with foster kids in the system — as his charity for the My Cleats My Cause campaign. He wore Adidas cleats with the Milpitas-based organization’s logo on them before the pivotal victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 3.My Cause My Cleats with the logo of Child Advocates of Silicon Valley worn by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during warm ups before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec, 3, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz) Child Advocates started a “13 for 13 Challenge,” encouraging its supporters to donate $13 — matching Purdy’s uniform number — to help him take first place in the Visa Challenge...

Driver killed in Novato crash on Highway 101 identified

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:40:49 GMT

(KRON) -- A man who was killed in a crash on Highway 101 in Novato was identified by the Marin County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday.Ali Safar Navadeh, 79, of Novato, was pronounced dead after a collision occurred at 5:08 p.m. on December 8 along Highway 101's southbound lanes near the Alameda del Prado exit, according to MCSO. Investigators discovered that Navadeh had been sitting inside his disabled vehicle parked on the highway's shoulder. The victim was waiting for assistance when another vehicle traveling along Highway 101 lost control, veered across lanes, and crashed into Navadeh's car. The crash caused "catastrophic damage to both vehicles," the Sheriff's Office wrote."No further information will be released by the Coroner Division at this time, as this is an active and ongoing investigation," the Sheriff's Office wrote.

Napoli beats Braga 2-0 to advance in Champions League. The Italian champion ends 3-match losing run

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:40:49 GMT

NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Struggling to defend its Serie A title, Napoli produced a confidence-boosting 2-0 win over Braga on Tuesday that secured the Italian team a spot in the Champions League knockout round.A own goal from Serdar Saatci put Napoli ahead then Victor Osimhen added another before the break at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.Napoli had lost three straight across all competitions under new coach Walter Mazzarri, who replaced the fired Rudi Garcia last month.Napoli finished second to record 14-time champion Real Madrid in Group C.Madrid won the group with 18 points, followed by Napoli (10), Braga (4) and Union Berlin (2) – with Braga dropping down to the Europa League.Madrid beat Berlin 3-2 in the other group match on Tuesday.“Our goal was to get through a group that was not easy,” Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo said. “We fought our way through and I think we can say that we deserved this.”Saatci deflected a cross into his own net nine minutes in. Then Osi...

North Carolina officer who repeatedly struck woman during arrest gets 40-hour suspension

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:40:49 GMT

A police officer who repeatedly punched a Black woman during an arrest in North Carolina last month was suspended Tuesday after authorities released new video of the encounter that showed a broader view of what happened than bystander footage shared on social media. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings told reporters at a news conference that Officer Vincent Pistone received a 40-hour suspension after an internal affairs investigation determined that he used excessive force during the Nov. 13 confrontation. The probe determined that six other officers involved were justified in their actions. The newly released body camera and bystander videos show different angles and what led to the encounter at a Charlotte bus stop that sparked public outrage. They show that the woman struck an officer in the face and that he responded by hitting her back and knocking her off her feet. Pistone, who was not the officer involved in that initial exchange of blows, is seen on the video ...