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Parents and LGBTQ+ advocates clash at California elementary school Pride protest

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:30 GMT

“Stop grooming our kids,” shouts a group of parents. “No hate in the 818” yells back a group of LGBTQ+ advocates.These chants rang out for hours outside Saticoy Elementary School on Friday morning, June 2, where a group of predominantly Armenian parents protested a Pride-themed book reading that described same-sex marriage and counter-protesters defended the school’s right to teach grade school students about forms of sexuality.Armenian parents and their supporters protesting a Pride assembly are met by LGBTQ+ advocates at Saticoy Elementary School in North Hollywood on Friday, June 2, 2023. Tensions were heightened last week when a Pride flag was burned at the school. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Retired teacher Linda Blackwell, 71, supports the LGBTQ+ community as Armenian parents and their supporters protest a Pride assembly at Saticoy Elementary School in North Hollywood on Friday, June 2, 2023. Tensions were heightened last week when a Pride flag was...

Owner of California bail bonds company accused of look-alike fugitive theft scheme

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:30 GMT

The owner of a prominent Riverside County bail bonds company was arrested on Friday, June 2, after a state Department of Insurance investigation concluded that Fausto Atilano submitted photographs of look-alikes posing as fugitives in order to receive refunds on bail money that his company had forfeited.Atilano, 60, of Temecula, owner of Fausto’s Bail Bonds, was charged with nine counts of perjury and five counts of preparing a false record, Superior Court records show. He was being held in lieu of $529,000 bail — the amount that the Department of Insurance said Atilano stole.Judge Jerry Yang approved the District Attorney’s Office’s request to prevent Atilano from posting bail until a hearing could be held to determine whether Atilano could do so without tapping into what authorities contend is stolen money. Atilano is due in court on July 17.Atilano has not made a court appearance. The court records do not list an attorney who could speak on Atilano’s behalf.The Department of Insu...

Disappearance of wealthy California ranch owner still a mystery after 3 years

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:30 GMT

What happened to Dia Abrams?Bonita Vista Ranch owner Dia Abrams, right, and ranch hand Jodi Newkirk. (Illustration by Staff Artist Jeff Goertzen) Photo by George SakkestadThe answer has eluded Riverside County sheriff’s investigators for three years and baffled residents of the San Jacinto Mountains where Abrams abruptly disappeared on June 6, 2020.It is a whodunit shrouded in a tale of wealth, family estrangement and heated litigation that continues to intrigue and attract attention from local and national media.“It’s like being in a ‘Dateline’ mystery,” said Peggy Kotner, Abrams’ sister. Asked what she thinks happened to her sister, Kotner said, “Your guess is as good as mine. I really want to know.”Abrams, who was 65 when she vanished, is presumed dead, though her body has never been found.Abrams’ disappearanceAbrams had been estranged for years from her husband, a  wealthy La Jolla developer who died in 2018. She loved the outdoors and animals, so in about 2004 or 2005 she ...

Word Game: June 5, 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:30 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — COLLISION (COLLISION: kuh-LIZH-en: A crash or conflict.)Average mark 16 wordsTime limit 25 minutesCan you find 20 or more words in COLLISION? The list will be published tomorrow.SATURDAY’S WORD — DESICCATE dais date deceit deet deice dice diet disc ease east edict edit said sate scad scat seat sect sedate seed side site staid stead steed iced idea ideate ides cacti cadet case cast caste cease cede cesta cite accede aced acid acted adit aide ascetic aside tease teed tide tiedTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or...

Horoscopes June 5, 2023: Mark Wahlberg, choose your battles wisely

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:30 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mike Fisher, 43; Liza Weil, 46; Mark Wahlberg, 52; Jeff Garlin, 61.Actor Jeff Garlin (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images) Happy Birthday: Make your money stretch this year, and do your best to pay off debt. Don’t listen to the hype or take someone’s word as gospel. Do what feels best and right for you. Let experience guide you and adaptability be your strength. Organizing, practicing and recognizing what’s essential will make your journey a success. Choose your battles wisely and use your imagination to find solutions. Your numbers are 8, 14, 20, 29, 33, 36, 45.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t overdo it. Stick to a reasonable budget and plan. Don’t jeopardize your health or relationships. Gather information and map a path that encourages support instead of interference. Once you gain momentum, the rest will be history. 2 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Decide; confusion will be what sabotages your plans. Make your i...

Exclusivo: Ucrania recluta agentes de sabotaje en Rusia y les proporciona aviones no tripulados para cometer atentados

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:30 GMT

Washington (CNN) — Ucrania reclutó una red de agentes y simpatizantes dentro de Rusia que trabajan para llevar a cabo actos de sabotaje contra objetivos rusos y comenzó a proporcionarles aviones no tripulados para organizar ataques, dijeron a CNN varias personas familiarizadas con la inteligencia de EE.UU. en la materia.Funcionarios estadounidenses creen que estos agentes proucranianos dentro de Rusia llevaron a cabo un ataque con drones dirigido contra el Kremlin a principios de mayo, lanzando drones desde dentro de Rusia en lugar de hacerlos volar desde Ucrania a Moscú.No está claro si otros ataques con aviones no tripulados llevados a cabo en los últimos días —incluido uno dirigido contra un barrio residencial cerca de Moscú y otro contra refinerías de petróleo en el sur de Rusia— también se lanzaron desde dentro de Rusia o fueron realizados por esta red de agentes proucranianos.La guerra de Rusia en Ucrania, minuto a minutoPero las autoridades estadounidenses creen que Ucr...

Real Madrid to focus on rebuilding its attack after losing Benzema

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:30 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid goes into the offseason knowing it will need to boost its attack after losing Karim Benzema and other forwards.Benzema, the team’s top striker in recent seasons and last year’s Ballon d’Or winner, decided this weekend that he will not be back after 14 years at the club. His last game was on Sunday, when he scored in a 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao on the final day of the Spanish league.Also not returning next season are Eden Hazard, Marco Asensio and Mariano Díaz, leaving the club with few options in attack.“That’s where we have to act and we’re going to do it without any rush,” Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said. “We have time to do it without any rush. We’re looking for a striker who can score goals and link up well with the others.”Ancelotti said the club wants the profile of a striker who can team up well with Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo, the young Brazilian forwards “who are starting to take a more leading role” in the squad.“At the moment we o...

Ons Jabeur defeats Bernarda Pera in straight sets to reach French Open quarterfinals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:30 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Bernarda Pera could not win a single game on her serve Monday as she was eliminated in straight sets in the fourth round of the French Open.Facing seventh-seeded Ons Jabeur of Tunisia, the unseeded American was broken eight times on Court Philippe Chatrier and lost 6-3, 6-1. Jabeur won 15 of 16 points on Pera’s second serve.Jabeur, the runner-up at Wimbledon last year, advanced to the quarterfinals at Roland Garros for the first time in her career.Jabeur also struggled with her serve but managed to save eight of the 12 break points she faced.“She put a lot of pressure on my service,” Jabeur said. “I’m pleased that I was able to win my service games when I needed to. … Hopefully, I’ll return well and serve better in my next match.”Pera looked frustrated and tried to shorten rallies, but the strategy did not work. She ended up making 33 unforced errors in total. Later Monday, No. 1-seeded Iga Swiatek will face Lesia Tsurenko at Court Suzanne ...

Indultan a, Kathleen Folbigg, una mujer de Australia que cumplió 20 años en prisión por matar a sus cuatro bebés

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:30 GMT

Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — Una mujer condenada como la peor asesina en serie de Australia fue indultada tras cumplir 20 años tras las rejas por matar a sus cuatro hijos en lo que parece ser uno de los errores judiciales más graves del país.El fiscal general de Nueva Gales del Sur, Michael Daley, intervino para ordenar la puesta en libertad de Kathleen Folbigg, basándose en las conclusiones preliminares de una investigación que había encontrado “dudas razonables” sobre su culpabilidad en las muertes de los cuatro niños.Daley dijo en una rueda de prensa este lunes que había hablado con el gobernador y le había recomendado un indulto incondicional, que le había sido concedido, y que sería puesta en libertad del Centro Correccional Clarence ese mismo día.“Este ha sido un terrible calvario para todos los afectados y espero que nuestras acciones de hoy puedan poner fin a este asunto de hace 20 años”, dijo Daley, quien añadió que había informado a Craig Folbi...

Event for women veterans in Prince George’s Co. aims to take frustration out of filing claims

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:30 GMT

This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference from our community authored by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage.The achievements of women veterans will be celebrated just in time for Women Veterans Day on June 12 at an event in Prince George’s County, Maryland.Prince George’s Community College is partnering with the National Association for Black Veterans for their first annual Women Veterans Recognition and Resource Fair on Saturday, June 10, on the college’s main campus in Largo.Blonethea Vann, a resource officer with NABVETS, said one of the biggest issues facing veterans is filing for their disability compensation.“When you’re dealing with Vietnam War Veterans, Korean War Veterans, they’re up in age and they’re frustrated,” she said.An internal Veterans Affairs report from 2017 shows that from 2011 to 2016, Black veterans seeking disability benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder were...