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DPS investigating whether students of color were locked inside “seclusion room” at McAuliffe International School

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:21 GMT

Denver Public Schools is investigating the use of a seclusion room at McAuliffe International School, with Board of Education members alleging Thursday that students of color were locked inside such a room at the school by themselves — a violation of district policy. Board members Auon’tai Anderson, Scott Esserman and Xóchitl “Sochi” Gaytán held a news conference at DPS headquarters in which they called on state and local law enforcement agencies to investigate the school’s use of the room, which they described as having exposed pipes, vents and locked doors and windows.“Our schools are places of learning — not prisons,” Anderson said at the news conference.DPS spokesman Bill Good confirmed the district is investigating the use of the seclusion room.The board members’ allegations come about a month after DPS fired McAuliffe’s principal Kurt Dennis after he spoke publicly about district employees being required to check students for weapons after a...

See inside the cinder block cell where a kidnapped woman was held captive in Oregon

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:21 GMT

A woman who escaped her kidnapper by punching her way out of a cinder block cell at a home in southern Oregon may have spared other women from a similar fate by alerting authorities to a man they now suspect in sexual assaults in at least four more states, the FBI said.Negasi Zuberi posed as an undercover police officer when he kidnapped the woman in Seattle three weeks ago, drove hundreds of miles to his home in Klamath Falls and locked her in the garage cell until she bloodied her hands breaking through the door to escape, the FBI said Wednesday.Zuberi, 29, faces federal charges that include interstate kidnapping, and authorities said they are looking for other possible victims after linking him to the other assaults. Authorities have not yet said publicly in which states those attacks took place. This undated photo provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Portland Field Office shows the interior of a makeshift cinderblock cell in Klamath Falls, Ore., allegedly used by Ne...

One Dead, One Hospitalized in Two-Vehicle Crash on East Ramsey Street [Banning, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:21 GMT

Car Collision near Phillips Street Left One Dead, Another InjuredBANNING, CA (August 3, 2023) – Late Thursday morning, a woman was killed and a man was injured in a two-vehicle crash on East Ramsey Street.Police responded to the fatal incident at 11:12 a.m. at the 1100 block of East Ramsey Street, near Phillips Street.Upon arrival, officers discovered a man and woman lying in the street with major injuries. They were eventually transported by the Riverside County Fire paramedics to Desert Regional Medical Center for treatment.Tragically, the female patient succumbed to her injuries a short while later. At this time, the deceased woman’s name remains undisclosed to the public pending notification from the next of kin.By Friday morning, they had not confirmed the male patient’s condition. Investigators are asking anyone with additional information about the East Ramsey Street two-vehicle crash to contact them at 951-922-3170.Sweet James sends out their warm and sincerest sympath...

Woman Injured after Bicycle Collision on Market Street [San Diego, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:21 GMT

Electric Bicycle Accident in Gaslamp Quarter Resulted in FatalitySAN DIEGO, CA (August 3, 2023) – Tuesday morning, a bicycle collision on Market Street left a woman seriously injured.The incident happened at around 11:13 a.m., at the 400 block of Market Street in the neighborhood of Gaslamp Quarter.Upon arrival, officers learned that an electric bike and a silver 2006 Chevrolet Silverado were stopped at a traffic light. Once the light turned green, the Silverado sideswiped the woman riding the bicycle.Responding emergency personnel transported the female bicyclist to a local hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.Meanwhile, the Chevrolet driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigators.The San Diego Police Department is encouraging anyone with additional information about the bicycle-auto collision to contact Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.Injuries sustained in a bicycle-auto collision can take a toll on a person’s financial, physical, and ...

One Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Palomar Street [Chula Vista, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:21 GMT

Two-Vehicle Collision near 5th Avenue Resulted in One DeathCHULA VISTA, CA (August 3, 2023) – Thursday evening, a rider was killed in a motorcycle crash on Palomar Street.The incident happened at around 6:30 p.m., on the 400 block of Palomar Street.According to reports, a motorcycle was speeding in the area and crashed into a turning vehicle. The impact of the collision ejected the rider from his motorcycle and left him with serious injuries.Police arrived at the site of the collision after receiving multiple reports of a crash. Responding emergency personnel transported the rider to UCSD Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. Meanwhile, paramedics transported the driver of the other vehicle to a hospital for serious injuries.At this time, the identity of the deceased motorcyclist remains undisclosed to the public, pending notification from the next of kin. Police do not suspect drugs and alcohol as a factor in the collision.Those with additional information about ...

Teenager Killed in Skateboard Accident in Warner Springs [San Diego County, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:21 GMT

SUV Collision near Holcomb Village Left 16-Year-Old Boy DeadSAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA (August 3, 2023) – Sunday night, a teen was fatally injured in a skateboard accident in Warner Springs.The deadly incident happened around 8:05 p.m. along the southbound SR-79, north of Peralta Drive.According to the CHP, a Mitsubishi Outlander traveling south failed to avoid the skateboarder, resulting in a collision.Medical responders immediately transported the 16-year-old boy to Inland Valley Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.Meanwhile, the 74-year-old Mitsubishi driver and their 70-year-old female passenger remained at the scene.Currently, the authorities have not disclosed the name of the deceased teenager to the public, pending notification from his next of kin. Police ruled out drugs and alcohol as a factor in the fatal Warner Springs skateboard accident.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with th...

Officer Injured after Dog Attack Incident near 43rd Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:21 GMT

Police Deputy Hospitalized after Being Bit by Dog near Medlock DrivePHOENIX, AZ (August 3, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, police responded to a dog attack incident near 43rd Avenue.The incident happened when the police first received a report involving domestic violence in the area.According to the Phoenix Police, the officers arrived at the house and talked to the occupants when the dog suddenly jumped on one of the officers and attacked him.Furthermore, the officers added that the suspect fled the area before the authorities arrived.In addition, the officer bitten by the dog suffered non-life-threatening wounds.Consequently, paramedics transported the officer to the hospital where he was discharged later in the afternoon.No additional information about the dog attack incident was added by the officials and further investigation is still underway.Accidents are unpredictable and happen when we least expect them. After an accident, your main focus should be on your health. If ...

International Pop Overthrow Returns to the Redwood

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:21 GMT

International Pop Overthrow Returns to the Redwood: IPO is a touring festival that sees a massive selection of pop/power-pop/rock & roll bands carefully placed on a series of, honestly, quite spectacular bills at the intimate Redwood. This year’s event kicks off on Friday with a night headlined by Chris Price and also featuring Rock Hromadka, Jason Berk & the Jerks, the Bings, Adrian Bourgois, and David Philp. And that’s just the first night! Check out the listings and pick at least one — it’s well worth the effort.“Each International Pop Overthrow features between 25-180 of the best pop bands from around the world,” they say online. “Everyone from the bands to the spectators has a wonderful time, and although we’re all exhausted by the end, we part company with one prevailing thought: ‘I can’t wait to do it again next year!’ The purpose of International Pop Overthrow is two-fold: one aim is to give every worthy band who’d like to play their mus...

Missed Taylor Swift at Levi’s Stadium? 15 new shows added in U.S., Canada

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:21 GMT

Swifties, turns out it is not the end of a U.S. Eras tour. Taylor Swift has added nine new shows in fall 2024, three each in Miami, New Orleans and Indianapolis.The announcement was made this morning and also includes six shows in Toronto, after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a plea to the singer to perform in his country.Ticketmaster is accepting Verified Fan registrations for a chance to buy tickets for the new shows now.The epic Eras tour with stops in the U.S., Europe and Asia is already on pace to gross over $1 billion.  And one market research firm estimated the tour could help add $5 billion to the worldwide economy.Related ArticlesNational News | Politicians urge Taylor Swift to postpone Los Angeles concerts in solidarity with striking hotel workers National News | Photos: Celebrity roundup at Bay Area Taylor Swift concerts National News | Taylor Swift makes donation to Second Harvest of SV during her stop in Santa Clar...

Weeks after beating murder charge, San Leandro man arrested for allegedly trafficking girl in Pinole

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:24:21 GMT

PINOLE — A San Leandro man was arrested her on suspicion of human trafficking and pimping at a hotel here last week, just one month after a judge dismissed murder and attempted murder charges against him in Oakland, court records show.Deyonne White, 33, beat his case at a preliminary hearing on June 27, when a judge dismissed one murder charge and four counts of attempted murder, court records show. Almost exactly one month later, on July 28, White was arrested at a Motel 6 on Fitzgerald Drive in Pinole, where Hercules police said in a report White drove up “with juvenile females to drop them off to perform sexual acts.”White has not been charged in relation to the July 28 arrest, but Hercules police say they intend to present a case to the Contra Costa District Attorney’s office. In the meantime, White is being held in the West County Detention Facility on suspicion of violating his parole, allowing authorities to keep him in custody without underlying charg...