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Colorado LGBTQ+ legislators slam ruling in Christian challenge of state’s universal preschool program

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:52 GMT

Colorado lawmakers in the party’s LGBTQ+ caucus on Wednesday criticized a recent federal court decision that allows a Buena Vista preschool that receives taxpayer dollars through a new state program to discriminate in its policies.U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Domenico late last week granted a preliminary injunction barring the state from withholding universal preschool funds from or otherwise punishing Darren Patterson Christian Academy in Buena Vista. The school requires staff and students to follow policies that are based on biological sex rather than gender identity, which potentially violates the state’s nondiscrimination laws and program policies.The school signed up to participate in Colorado’s new universal preschool program and is receiving state money to cover qualifying expenses for students. Friday’s ruling is narrow, the judge noted, granting an injunction that protects only Darren Patterson from state action while the case continues.In a join...

Sale closed in Danville: $2.6 million for a four-bedroom home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:52 GMT

935 Blemer Road – Google Street ViewA 2,893-square-foot house built in 1984 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 900 block of Blemer Road in Danville was sold on Sept. 29, 2023. The $2,580,000 purchase price works out to $892 per square foot. This single-story house offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and three baths. In addition, the house comes with an attached two-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage and additional storage space.These nearby houses have also recently changed hands:On Nob Hill Drive, Danville, in August 2023, a 1,731-square-foot home was sold for $1,500,000, a price per square foot of $867. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In April 2023, a 4,623-square-foot home on Matadera Way in Danville sold for $3,340,000, a price per square foot of $722. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.A 1,596-square-foot home on the 1600 block of Green Valley Road in Danville sold in July 2022, for $1,550,000, a price per square foot o...

At least 16 people dead, sources say, as a ‘person of interest’ is being sought in two shootings in Lewiston, Maine

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:52 GMT

(CNN) — At least 16 people are dead and dozens are injured following two shootings Wednesday night at a bowling alley and a restaurant in Lewiston, Maine, sources say, and an intensive manhunt is underway for a person of interest.Robert Card, 40, of Bowdoin, is a person of interest and should be considered armed and dangerous, Maine Department of Public Safety Commissioner Mike Sauschuck said.Law enforcement officials in Maine tell CNN that Card is a certified firearms instructor and a member of the US Army Reserve. Card had recently made threats to carry out a shooting at a National Guard facility in Saco, Maine, and also reported mental health issues, including hearing voices, the officials said.During a news conference Wednesday night, Sauschuck declined to provide further information about Card. “We’re not prepared to go into (Card’s) background,” he said.At least 16 people are dead, law enforcement officials told CNN. Lewiston City Councilor Robert...

Driver charged in killing of 4 Pepperdine students was being chased, his attorney says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:52 GMT

By CHRISTOPHER WEBER | Associated PressLOS ANGELES — The 22-year-old driver of a BMW that struck and killed four Pepperdine University students in Malibu, California, last week pleaded not guilty Wednesday to four counts of murder, and prosecutors said he was speeding at more than 100 mph moments before the crash.Fraser Michael Bohm was also charged with four counts of gross vehicular manslaughter, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced at a news conference. Bohm entered not-guilty pleas to the eight felony charges at a court hearing Wednesday, a day after his arrest.Investigators believe Bohm’s car reached 104 mph on a winding stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway where the posted speed limit is 45 mph, Gascón said.“The investigation revealed the defendant knew his actions were dangerous to human life and deliberately acted with a conscious disregard for human life,” he said.The defendant’s attorney, Michael Kraut, told The Associated Press the crash occu...

Single family residence sells for $2.3 million in Dublin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:52 GMT

7733 Bloomfield Terrace – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the 7700 block of Bloomfield Terrace in Dublin has a new owner. The 3,449-square-foot property, built in 1999, was sold on Sept. 18, 2023, for $2,330,000, or $676 per square foot. This single-story home offers a capacious living environment with its four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Additionally, the house provides a three-car garage, granting ample space for parking and storage purposes.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:On Bloomfield Terrace, Dublin, in October 2022, a 3,788-square-foot home was sold for $2,400,000, a price per square foot of $634. The home has 3 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.A 3,317-square-foot home on the 10700 block of Inspiration Circle in Dublin sold in April 2023, for $2,150,000, a price per square foot of $648. The home has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.In September 2022, a 2,697-square-foot home on Buckeye Court in Dublin sold for $1,800,000, a price per square foot of $667....

DePetris: For U.S., deep concern about escalation of Israel-Hamas war

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:52 GMT

As the war between Israel and Hamas enters its third week, President Joe Biden is walking a tightrope and trying to accomplish three objectives simultaneously: ensure Israel has everything it needs to defend itself in what Israeli defense officials admit will be a long and grueling campaign; remind the Israelis that civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip should be kept to an absolute minimum; and prevent the Israel-Hamas conflict from spiraling into a regional conflagration.It’s the geopolitical equivalent of a high-wire act, and success is by no means assured.To date, the Biden administration has managed to thread the needle decently enough. The Israeli military not only has the equipment, military platforms and personnel to take the fight to Hamas but also has spent weeks hammering Gaza with thousands of airstrikes. Hundreds of thousands of Israeli ground troops are stationed near the Israel-Gaza border waiting for the order to root out Hamas infrastructure and kill the organizatio...

Pregnant mom and 8-year-old son detained at gunpoint by Northern California police in ‘mistaken identity’ stop

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:52 GMT

By Cheri Mossburg | CNN(CNN) — A nine-months pregnant woman and her 8-year-old son were stopped by police in Sacramento, California, and held at gunpoint in what the department calls “a case of mistaken identity.”Shanice Stewart was driving her 8-year-old son to football practice last Tuesday when officers initiated what they called a “high-risk” traffic stop.“We could have been shot,” Stewart told CNN.The Sacramento Police Department said in a statement to CNN they were looking for a juvenile suspect who “was wanted for two felony warrants, including a warrant for gun possession.”Stewart said she immediately pulled her purple car to the side of the northern California freeway when the lights on the patrol car behind her went on, expecting the officer to pass. Instead, she says three other law enforcement vehicles also stopped, halting all freeway traffic.While following officers’ instructions, tossing her car keys out the window and slowly exiting the vehicle, she directed her son,...

Decide when and how to sell the old home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:52 GMT

For new-home buyers needing to sell another home before moving, the limited number of homes on the market in the Bay Area is good news. And while prospective buyers may be looking at mortgage interest rates rising to levels not seen for more than 20 years, overall low inventory puts sellers in a good position.Even so, to have the best sale and purchase possible, it’s important to learn as much as you can about selling the existing home, even before choosing a new home.Be upfront with every builder as the new-home search gets underway. You’ll be amazed how much builders can tell you about best practices for selling an existing home. They work with buyers all the time who need to finance their new homes with funds from a resale home.As soon as a builder contract is finalized and construction plans are underway, it’s time to interview real estate agents and brokers about listing and selling the resale home. The builder may even know of new residents who moved in from the same area wher...

Next generation ‘clasico’: Bellingham faces 1st game against a Barcelona brimming with young talents

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:52 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Jude Bellingham has blossomed into a clinical scorer since joining Real Madrid. Now his team hopes Bellingham will be fully fit when he faces his first “clasico” match at Barcelona on Saturday.The England midfielder is on scoring streak with 11 goals in 12 matches so far this campaign, compared to 14 goals in all of last season for German side Borussia Dortmund.Bellingham appeared to be bothered by a leg problem when he was substituted after scoring his latest goal in a 2-1 win at Braga in the Champions League on Tuesday. Coach Carlo Ancelotti, however, said immediately after the victory that it was nothing serious.“He’s all right,” Ancelotti said. “He was feeling it a little bit in his abductors because it was a soft pitch. He’s a little tired but that’s to be expected.”Madrid tops the Spanish league level on points with Girona, with Barcelona one point behind in third place going into the game between the fierce rivals. Atletico Madrid is also fourth at thr...

Newcastle’s Tonali banned for 10 months from soccer for betting violations, will miss Euro 2024

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:52 GMT

ROME (AP) — Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali was banned for 10 months by the Italian soccer federation on Thursday for betting on teams he played for — ruling him out of the rest of the Premier League season as well as competing for Italy at next year’s European Championship.The 23-year-old Tonali, who became the second player suspended in the widening case, agreed to a plea bargain with the federation that included therapy for a gambling addiction.Tonali’s agent, Giuseppe Riso, recently acknowledged that his client has a gambling problem and that Tonali told prosecutors he bet on AC Milan and Brescia when he played for those clubs.The federation acted following an investigation by Turin prosecutors into soccer players using illegal websites to bet on games.Tonali’s ban means he will not be able to return in time for Euro 2024, which runs June 14-July 14. Defending champion Italy has not qualified yet.Tonali’s cooperation with authorities allowed the minimum ban of three yea...