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2-year-old Amur tiger dies suddenly at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:01:39 GMT

A 2-year-old female Amur tiger, Mila, has died at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo).Mila had been at the zoo in Colorado Springs since March, coming from the Toronto Zoo, she died Friday, zoo officials said in a news release.“She was making such great progress with us,” said Rebecca Zwicker, a zoo animal care manager, in the release. “She was a feisty and intelligent tiger, and the team had been patiently and consistently training with her to help her settle in and feel comfortable in indoor and outdoor spaces behind the scenes. She was getting so close to being out where guests could see her. We were excited to introduce her to our community and for people to fall in love with her here, just as they had in Toronto.”Mila was being treated for a recently discovered and severe dental issue that was advancing into her sinuses.We are deeply saddened to learn about Mila’s passing @CheyenneMtnZoo. From the moment she was introduced here in Toronto she became an immediate favourite, and we...

Man shot in Hollywood, suspect still at-large

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:01:39 GMT

Police are searching for a suspected gunman who shot and wounded a man in the parking lot of a Hollywood grocery store Tuesday afternoon.  Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to calls about the shooting in the parking lot of the Pavilions store located near the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Vine Street in Hollywood at around 4:40 p.m., officials told KTLA.  At the scene, authorities located an approximately 35-year-old man suffering a gunshot wound, who was conscious and breathing. Paramedics with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene and took the victim to the hospital in unknown condition.  Aerial footage from Sky5 showed heavy police presence in the parking lot of the grocery store. Bullet holes were visible in the victim’s dark-colored vehicle.  First responders on the scene of a shooting near Melrose Avenue and Vine Street on Aug. 29, 2023. (KTLA)First responders on the scene of a shooting near Melrose Avenue and V...

Multiple Schools Locked Down For Possible Shooting Threat

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:01:39 GMT

At least seven schools in the Sunland-Tujunga neighborhood were asked to shelter in place while police investigated a possible nearby threat on Tuesday.At approximately 9:30 a.m., LAPD responded to a call alleging that a man was seen riding a scooter in the area, wearing a black backpack and tactical gear.That is when lockdowns were issued for Mount Lukens Continuation High, Verdugo Hills High, Mount Gleason Middle School, Apperson Elementary, Plainview Elementary, Pinewood Elementary and Pinewood Early Education.Mount Lukens Cont High, Verdugo Hills HS, Mount Gleason Middle, Apperson Elementary, Plainview Elementary, Pinewood Elementary & Pinewood Early Education are currently on lockdown due to police activity in the surrounding neighborhood… pic.twitter.com/6Vk9ZLmT8k— LA School Police (@LASchoolPolice) August 29, 2023The lockdowns were a precautionary measure, but Los Angeles School Police Department (LASPD) searched the schools before clearing them for dismissal.“All ...

Computer problems idle Toyota’s auto plants in Japan

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:01:39 GMT

By Yuri Kageyama | Associated PressTOKYO — All 28 vehicle assembly lines at Toyota’s 14 auto plants in Japan shut down Tuesday over a problem in its computer system that deals with incoming auto parts.The automaker doesn’t believe the problem was caused by a cyberattack but the cause is still under investigation, said spokeswoman Sawako Takeda.Toyota said later that production will restart on Wednesday.“We apologize for all the troubles we have caused,” it said in a statement.Toyota declined to say what models being produced might be affected.The shutdown comes after a shortage of computer chips and other auto parts stalled production in Asian nations affected by social restrictions over the coronavirus pandemic.The chips shortage woes had only recently started to ease for Japan’s top automaker, which makes the Camry sedan, Prius hybrid, Lexus luxury brand.

DeSantis under fire over rhetoric after racist killings

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:01:39 GMT

By Steve Peoples and Brendan Farrington | Associated PressTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Ron DeSantis scoffed when the NAACP issued a travel advisory this spring warning Black people to use “extreme care” if traveling to Florida.The leading civil rights group argued that the state’s loose gun laws and the Republican governor’s “anti-woke” campaign to deny the existence of systemic racism created a culture of “open hostility towards African Americans and people of color.”Just three months later, DeSantis is leading his state through the aftermath of a racist attack that left three African Americans dead. Black leaders in Florida — and across the nation — say they’re outraged by his actions and rhetoric ahead of the shooting.“Gov. DeSantis has created and pushed a narrative of division and hate that is anti-Black,” said Rev. Jeffrey Rumlin, pastor of The Dayspring Church in Jacksonville, where three Black people were gunned down a...

Thought San Jose’s 2022 mayor’s race was expensive? Experts say brace yourself.

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:01:39 GMT

San Jose’s contentious mayoral race last year between Matt Mahan and Cindy Chavez was a pricey battle between business and labor interests, shattering the city’s all-time campaign spending record to the tune of more than $8 million.Now that figure could climb even higher in the years to come after the San Jose City Council voted 10-1 Tuesday to loosen the city’s campaign finance laws in the wake of a 2022 Supreme Court case involving Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz.Candidates running for public office in San Jose will now be able to get back all the money they loaned to their campaign through the use of pre and post-election contributions. Previously, candidates could only claw back up to $20,000.The recommendation to eliminate the cap was made by the city’s five-person Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices. In addition to investigating violations of campaign rules, the board also reviews the city’s current campaign laws during off-election year...

Here's what it costs to see Beyoncé at Levi's Stadium

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:01:39 GMT

(KRON) -- The "Queen Bey" is coming to the Bay Area. Beyoncé's “Renaissance World Tour” is stopping at Levi's Stadium Wednesday night for a much-anticipated performance. Anyone looking to score a last-minute ticket to the show should be prepared to spend some money, but not as much as it would've cost to see Taylor Swift at Levi's Stadium. Beyoncé declared honorary mayor of Santa Clara On SeatGeek, the cheapest ticket to see Beyoncé was $224 on Tuesday afternoon. However, after fees, that price kicks up to $305. The tickets are in section 413, which is at about midfield for a football game. For Beyoncé's show, it shows a side view of the stage.On StubHub, there are tickets available for $225 to see Beyoncé. They are slightly cheaper than the SeatGeek prices after fees -- going for $288. For those looking to get an up-close view, the price is significantly higher. The cheapest floor seats on StubHub Tuesday were $731 in Section 7 after fees. Many of the listings in one of the 13 s...

SF city attorney alleges plaintiffs reverse verbal statements in homeless encampment injunction case

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:01:39 GMT

(BCN) -- A high-profile legal battle over homeless encampment sweeps in San Francisco took another turn after the plaintiffs took a step back from their earlier statements made during oral arguments, according to a notice filed to a federal appeals court by City Attorney David Chiu on Tuesday. Chiu alleges that the Coalition on Homelessness, a homeless advocacy group, has backtracked on their concessions regarding a preliminary injunction that bars the city from conducting homeless sweeps. SF store owner killed after robbery, assault with bat Last week, both the City of San Francisco and the Coalition presented their sides in front of a panel of judges with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. In 2022, a federal judge ruled that the city could not enforce homeless sweeps against "involuntarily" homeless people while San Francisco still has a shortage of shelter beds available. Prohibiting sleeping on the streets when people do not have other options is "cruel and unusual" p...

Jury convicts 5 people of blocking access to DC reproductive health clinic

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:01:39 GMT

FILE - Anti-abortion activists Lauren Handy, front, with Terrisa Bukovinac, from left, Jonathan Darnell, and Randall Terry, speak during a news conference in Washington, April 5, 2022. Five anti-abortion activists, including Handy, a woman who was discovered to have five fetuses in her home, were convicted Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, of illegally blocking a reproductive clinic in Washington, The Washington Post reported. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)(AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta) FILE - Anti-abortion activists Lauren Handy, front, with Terrisa Bukovinac, from left, Jonathan Darnell, and Randall Terry, speak during a news conference in Washington, April 5, 2022. Five anti-abortion activists, including Handy, a woman who was discovered to have five fetuses in her home,...

The 122-year-old US Steel is reviewing “numerous” buyout offers

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:01:39 GMT

After receiving two buyout offers in the past month, U.S. Steel said Tuesday it is in the process of reviewing multiple offers for the storied company and symbol of American industrialization.U.S. Steel rejected a $7.3 billion buyout proposal from rival Cleveland-Cliffs two weeks ago, and that offer was followed by $7.8 billion bid from the industrial conglomerate Esmark. Shares of the Pittsburgh steelmaker soared more than 30% on speculation that a deal was imminent.In a letter to shareholders Tuesday, U.S. Steel said it had entered into confidentiality agreements with “numerous” third parties and was beginning to share due diligence information with potential buyers.“Our number one obligation is to uphold our fiduciary duties,” the company wrote in the letter. “This means that we are focused on the path forward for our Company that drives the most value for you — our stockholders.”It’s shares climbed another 3% Tuesday. The proposal by Cleveland-Cliffs, first made on July 28...