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Disneyland temporarily pauses 'Fantasmic!' performances after fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:30 GMT

Disneyland’s popular nighttime show, Fantasmic!, is going on hiatus through at least May 14 after a fire destroyed a large dragon prop during a performance last week weekend, a Disneyland official confirmed with KTLA.As of Friday afternoon, show performances have been removed from the official Disneyland app. Dragon prop catches fire during Disneyland show; Disney temporarily suspends similar fire effects globally “Performances of Fantasmic are currently paused through at least May 14. We know our guests love and miss Fantasmic and Disneyland Resort teams are working hard to assess when we can bring back an adjusted show as quickly and safely as possible.” a Disneyland official told KTLA on Friday. The nighttime show was abruptly halted on April 22 after the Maleficent dragon prop caught fire during the show’s finale. The flames first ignited from the dragon’s face before spreading to the rest of its body, videos from the scene showed.A fire broke out during a nighttime Fantasmic!...

Celebration of life held for Former L.A. Mayor Richard Riordan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:30 GMT

Dignitaries, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, took part in a special mass celebrating the life of Former L.A. Mayor Richard Riordan on Friday.They came together to honor the city leader at a memorial mass held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Downtown L.A.Richard Riordan was a wealthy businessman who decided to run for mayor during a difficult period following Rodney King's death and the L.A riots and shortly before the devastating Northridge earthquake.He took office in 1993 and held it for the next eight years.“Doing the daily work of City Hall and especially during some of our city’s most trying times, Mayor Riordan acted with impatience,” said current L.A. Mayor Karen Bass. “That is not to say he acted without compassion. No, Mayor Riordan acted with a healthy and heartfelt impatience because he felt that the people of Los Angeles deserved swift decisions and urgent action to confront their greatest challenges.”Riordan was known as a unifying force during his...

With Oakland A’s back in town, fans hold protest in response to pending Las Vegas deal: ‘I feel anger and betrayal’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:30 GMT

OAKLAND — Overlooking a river of sewage and sidestepping broken glass on a concrete pathway connecting the BART station to the Coliseum, a few dozen A’s fans gathered before Friday night’s game to protest the team’s expected move to Las Vegas.The rally, organized by a pair of fan groups in response to the A’s announcement that they agreed to buy land for a new ballpark in Vegas, started with just a few people holding cardboard signs around 5 p.m.It was more of a small gathering than a protest, but as more fans crossed the bridge to enter the stadium closer to the 6:45 p.m. game time, many joined to express their frustration with the team’s expected move after 55 years in Oakland.“There’s solidarity,” said A’s fan Chris Scott, who lives in the East Bay. “It’s a way to express our feelings and not just sulk and get walked on by a terrible ownership group.”Scott was holding signs that read, “Sell #Fisherout” in a message to owner John Fisher, who took over full ownership of the t...

San Jose: Officials ID woman who died following April 9 crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:30 GMT

SAN JOSE — A woman who died after being hit by a driver earlier this month in San Jose has been identified as Jane Rose Stroud, 71, of San Jose, according to the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office.The collision was reported around 11:50 a.m. on April 9 at East Santa Clara and North 11th streets.Stroud was crossing East Santa Clara Street in a marked crosswalk when she was hit by the driver of a 2017 Toyota Camry turning onto the street from North 11th Street, according to the San Jose Police Department.Stroud was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries, which she died from Monday, police said.The death marked the city’s ninth fatal collision and 10th traffic fatality of the year.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Victim killed by wrong-way driver on I-280 identified as San Francisco woman Crashes and Disasters | Separate San Jose crashes on same day claim lives of two pedestrians Crashes and Disasters | ...

Santa Clara County asking for public's help in cleaning up trash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:30 GMT

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) -- In the South Bay, Santa Clara County is stepping up efforts to clean up garbage.  Seeing trash along the side of the road, or anywhere, is a big concern. In Santa Clara County, officials are asking for the public's help to identify places that need a cleanup.Santa Clara County has launched a new web portal where the public can report trash trouble spots. The county has a $2M budget to dispatch teams, like the San Jose Conservation Corp. to pick up the garbage. Memorial for celebrated drag queen Heklina move outdoors due to popular demand State Senator Dave Cortese helped secure the funding. He says that even though picking up trash may not seem like a top priority, it's something that means a lot to residents and businesses."This community is a place that needs to be cleaned up," Sen. Cortese said. "So that people continue to want to live here, and young people don't pick up the psychology that this is just the way it is." The cleanup is a...

Raiders trade up to select Notre Dame TE Michael Mayer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:30 GMT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — A noticeable void at tight end made the Las Vegas Raiders an attractive destination for Michael Mayer.The feeling was mutual because the Raiders traded up three spots Friday to select the Notre Dame tight end 35th overall in the NFL draft.Las Vegas sent the Indianapolis Colts the 38th and 141st picks of this year’s draft.“I like to put people in the dirt, and I like to run over people,” Mayer said.In getting Mayer, the Raiders address a major need at that position created when they traded Darren Waller last month to the New York Giants. Waller had more than 1,000 yards receiving in the 2019 and 2020 seasons before injuries limited his production the past two years.“It’s about coming in and keeping the tight end tradition that they have and winning as many football games as we can,” Mayer said. “That’s what this is about. It’s why they drafted me, and I’m really excited to be a part of this organization.”The 6-foot-4, 249-pound May...

Jean Segura hits game-ending single as Marlins beat Cubs 3-2

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:30 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Jean Segura hit a game-ending RBI single, lifting the Miami Marlins to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night.Jorge Soler sparked the winning rally with a leadoff single. Michael Rucker (1-1) then plunked Luis Arraez and Avisaíl García before Segura hit a grounder back up the middle and through a drawn-in infield for the winning hit.A.J. Puk (3-0) got three outs for the win. Chicago put two runners on with two out in the top half of the ninth, but Nelson Velázquez bounced into a forceout at second.Miami improved to 8-0 in one-run games this season. The Marlins also are 3-0 in their teal jerseys this year.The Cubs wasted a strong start by Marcus Stroman, who allowed two runs and six hits in 6 1/3 innings.Chicago went 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position and left seven runners on base.Jazz Chisholm Jr. singled twice and stole two bases for the Marlins. Jesús Luzardo also pitched 6 1/3 innings of two-run ball.The Cubs grabbed a 2-1 lead on Eric Hosmer’s pi...

Jaguars add TE Brenton Strange in 2nd round of NFL draft

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:30 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Penn State’s Brenton Strange with the 61st overall pick in the NFL draft Friday night, giving them a versatile tight end to pair with veteran Evan Engram at the position.Jacksonville let tight ends Chris Manhertz and Dan Arnold leave in free agency, creating holes in coach Doug Pederson’s offense. General manager Trent Baalke seemingly filled them by adding the 6-foot-4, 253-pounder with potential to be a matchup problem for defenses and a red zone option for Trevor Lawrence.He joins Oklahoma offensive tackle Anton Harrison in Jacksonville’s draft class. Jacksonville drafted Harrison with the 27th pick in the first round Thursday night. Strange had 32 catches for 362 yards and five touchdowns for the Nittany Lions last year. He finished his college career with 70 receptions for 755 yards and 11 scores in four seasons.He joins a position group that includes Engram, Luke Farrell and Gerrit Prince. Jacksonvil...

NFL draft first-round ratings higher than in 2022

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:30 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Viewership of the first round of the NFL draft was up 11% over last year, the league announced Friday.According to the league, an average of 11.4 million viewers watched the draft on TV and digital platforms. The average was 10.3 million in 2022.The total audience was 34.2 million, up from the 32.8 million who watched the year before.The quarterback-heavy draft class likely influenced the ratings. Three of the top four picks were quarterbacks, including Bryce Young who went at No. 1 to the Carolina Panthers.Only one quarterback was drafted in the first round last year and Kenny Pickett wasn’t taken until the 20th pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers.ABC, ESPN and NFL Network are televising the seven-round draft, which ends Saturday.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFLSource

DASH diet ranked No. 1 for heart health, report says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:30 GMT

The American Heart Association did a ranking of the 10 most popular diets for heart health and found that the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension or DASH diet was ranked No. 1 with a score of 100.It’s a diet that prioritizes vegetables, fruits, beans, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds and low-fat dairy, and it’s supported by doctors, clinicians and nutritionists.Also, it encourages “people to limit certain things like really salty foods, or fatty meats or foods that are rich in sugar, like soft drinks,” Washington Post health columnist Anahad O’Connor told WTOP.He added that the DASH diet is great because it’s adaptable and not extremely restrictive.“You can adopt it based on your personal or cultural preferences. It’s also not super expensive. It’s affordable,” O’Connor said.According to the report, a Mediterranean style diet was ranked No. 2 while the paleo and keto diets were ranked the two worst because they ...