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New East Bay school to be named after Latino educator, early leader in bilingual teaching

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:16:23 GMT

Brentwood’s newest public school – the first in more than a decade – will be named after a longtime retired educator who is still helping the community: Isaac “Ike” Montañez.The elementary school, which is under construction on Smith Road near Lone Tree Way, broke ground in the spring and is scheduled to initially open with 500 students for the 2024-25 school year. Paid for with Measure B bonds, the $78 million school will be Brentwood Union School District’s 13th one, joining its existing eight elementary, three middle schools and one virtual academy.School trustees unanimously approved the school’s naming last week in honor of the 87-year-old Montañez, who worked for the district for some 30 years and for Mt. Diablo Unified School District before that.“Today we’re celebrating somebody who’s had one of the most profound influences on me since I’ve been here,” Brentwood Union School District Superintendent Dana Eaton said of Montañez.Eaton later said the naming of ...

Comedian and potential cult leader Amy Sedaris assures us she is completely fine

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:16:23 GMT

Amy Sedaris is known as an outrageously hilarious actor, comedian, and writer, best known for her wacky characters, unique voice and over-the-top delivery. While she grew a true cult following with her role as the jilted Jerri Blake in the Comedy Central series “Strangers with Candy,” she was a performer long before she ever had a platform.Raised in North Carolina among a band of siblings, the self-titled “Talent Family,” Sedaris had a natural funny bone from the get-go. From pranking her family members, to performing plays in the living room and making fake announcements over the loudspeaker at the local Winn-Dixie, she was never afraid to let her talent shine. She may not have always had an audience, but she never failed to find the spotlight.After moving to Chicago to join the ranks of the iconic comedy troupe Second City, Sedaris  would make a name for herself with quirky TV characters like Jerri Blake, Princess Carolyn in “BoJack Horseman,” and Mimi Kanassis in “Unb...

Gas leak in El Cerrito and Kensington prompts shelter-in-place

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:16:23 GMT

(KRON) -- Multiple agencies are at the scene of a gas main break in Kensington in the area of Cambridge and Yale avenues. Residents in areas of Kensington and El Cerrito are being told to shelter-in-place and close all windows and doors.The East Bay Municipal Utility District, PG&E, Kensington police and fire departments are responding to the gas main break. Crews are working to repair the main. Roadways near Cambridge and Yale avenues are closed as work is being performed.The El Cerrito Fire Department has provided information on which areas are currently affected by the shelter-in-place. This includes the area south of Highland Boulevard, Kensington Park and Arlington Avenue; East of Arlington Avenue; and west of Grizzly Peak Boulevard and Purdue Avenue. Additionally, areas north of Woodmont Avenue, Purdue Avenue and Wildcat Canyon Road; South of Purdue Avenue; East of Kenyon Avenue; and west of Plateau Drive and Los Altos Drive.(Photo provided by CWS Alerts)People who are she...

Sports on TV for Wednesday, September 20

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:16:23 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsWednesday, September 20COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S)6 p.m.BTN — Rutgers at Penn St.7 p.m.ACCN — Georgia Tech at ClemsonESPN2 — Missouri at Tennessee8 p.m.BTN — Illinois at IndianaSECN — Mississippi St. at Texas A&M9 p.m.ESPN2 — Houston at BYU10 p.m.PAC-12N — Southern Cal at UCLAFIBA BASKETBALL (MEN’S)3 a.m. (Thursday)NBATV — FIBA Intercontinental Cup Group Stage: Telecom Baskets Bonn vs. Al Manama, Group B, Kallang, SingaporeMLB BASEBALL12 p.m.MLBN — Regional Coverage: Philadelphia at Atlanta OR Minnesota at Cincinnati (12:30 p.m.)4 p.m.MLBN — Regional Coverage: Colorado at San Diego OR San Francisco at Arizona (3:30 p.m.)6:30 p.m.FS1 — NY Mets at Miami10 p.m.MLBN — Regional Coverage: Detroit at LA Dodgers OR Milwaukee at St. Louis (9:30 p.m.)SOCCER (MEN’S)2:55 p.m.CBSSN — UEFA Champions League Group Stage: Inter Milan at Real Sociedad, Group DESPN2 — English League Championship: Leicester City at Norwich City8 p.m.FS2...

Montgomery Co. Council votes to ban right turns on red at some intersections

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:16:23 GMT

The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously to ban “right turns on red” at some intersections as part of an overhaul of the county’s traffic safety laws.The “Safe Streets Act of 2023” prohibits the right turns on red in busy intersections in downtown areas and “town center” areas of the county and lengthens walk times for pedestrians at crosswalks.Downtown areas in Montgomery County are defined as those areas with the highest intensity of development and include Bethesda, Friendship Heights, Silver Spring and Wheaton.Town center areas have moderate to high development and include Burtonsville, Chevy Chase Lake, Clarksburg Town Center and Germantown Center.In addition, aiming to create safer routes to school, the measure requires county staff to conduct infrastructure reviews following traffic-related incidents near school zones and bus stops.The legislation was introduced by council president Evan Glass last year, who also chairs the Tra...

Browns star Nick Chubb to undergo surgery on season-ending knee injury sustained against Steelers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:16:23 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb will undergo surgery on his left knee after suffering a gruesome season-ending injury in Monday night’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.A four-time Pro Bowler in six seasons, Chubb got hurt when Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick tackled him low on a carry in the second quarter. The impact buckled the same knee Chubb injured in 2015 at Georgia and had reconstructed.Coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Tuesday that Chubb’s season is over. He did not provide any specifics on the severity of the injury or when he’ll have the operation.“Very disappointed for Nick,” Stefanski said on a Zoom call. “He means a lot to this team, means a lot to this organization so he will be missed. But he will bounce back. I have no doubt.”The 27-year-old Chubb was taken off on a cart and transported to a Pittsburgh hospital for precaution. He was released and returned to Cleveland to undergo an MRI.The Browns (1-1) now need to reg...

Vikings sign guard Dalton Risner to give their vulnerable offensive line a boost

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:16:23 GMT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings signed former Denver guard Dalton Risner on Tuesday to try to shore up what has been a problematic position for several seasons.Risner visited the Vikings for a workout during training camp. Drafted in the second round out of Kansas State in 2019, Risner started 62 games in four years for the Broncos. He became a free agent and had been unsigned. To make room on the active roster, the Vikings placed tackle Oli Udoh on injured reserve with a torn quadriceps tendon he suffered in the team’s most recent game at Philadelphia.The Vikings ( 0-2 ) are last in the NFL in rushing yards and third worst in the league with an average of 2.65 yards per attempt. Center Garrett Bradbury was sidelined by a back injury in the season opener. Right guard Ed Ingram has struggled often since winning the job as a rookie last season. “I do have a lot of confidence in our guys, but clearly we’ve got to do something a little bit differently and really focus on...

Este capellán de hospital ha asesorado a miles de pacientes terminales. Esto es lo que ha aprendido

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:16:23 GMT

(CNN) — Joon Park sigue pensando en sus pacientes mucho después de su muerte.Recuerda al joven que vivía en la calle y aspiraba a ser músico antes de que el cáncer se lo llevara. En su lecho de muerte, el hombre le dijo a Park que lamentaba no haber perseguido su sueño. Sus últimas palabras fueron una canción sobre un hogar que nunca tuvo.Recuerda a la mujer que perdió a sus trillizos recién nacidos. Nunca había oído un grito tan visceral como el de ella.Recuerda el día en que cogió tres manos: la de un bebé moribundo, la de un cónyuge en el lecho de muerte de su pareja y la de un adolescente aterrorizado que pedía a Park que rezara por ellos para no morir.Fue como vivir diferentes vidas, dice.Las experiencias cercanas a la muerte están relacionadas con la actividad cerebral después de la muerte, según un estudioPark, de 41 años, es capellán del Hospital General de Tampa desde hace ocho y ha asesorado a miles de pacientes y sus familias. El trabajo le viene bien, en parte por...

Anti-Republican group asks for ethics investigation into Boebert after ‘Beetlejuice’ incident

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:16:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A Washington, D.C.-based anti-Republican group has asked the Office of Congressional Ethics to investigate Rep. Lauren Boebert's actions during a performance of "Beetlejuice" in Denver.The Congressional Integrity Project said Boebert behaved "in blatant disregard of the Rules of the House of Representatives" during the incident.According to its website, the Congressional Integrity Project "is committed to exposing the reality behind Republicans’ politically motivated oversight and investigations targeting President Biden and Democrats." Boebert breaks it off with ‘Beetlejuice’ date after headlines over her behavior at performance The group accused the Colorado Republican of not behaving in a manner that reflected the credibility of the House by "engaging in public lewd behavior at a family-oriented theatrical production.""Representative Boebert’s actions were not only appallingly rude and inappropriate but also a violation of her fundamental duty as a Member of th...

Coach Prime 'saddened' by threats against CSU player

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:16:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Deion Sanders' Buffaloes have won three consecutive games. Now, they head to Oregon to face the Ducks who are ranked 10th.This will be Colorado's first game against a Pac-12 opponent and its first game against an opponent ranked in the AP's Top 25 poll after playing a game.Sanders spoke at the University of Colorado Boulder on Tuesday. In addition to a look ahead, he also looked back at Saturday night's double-overtime game against Colorado State University.Specifically, Sanders talked about the injury to two-way player Travis Hunter, who suffered a liver laceration after being hit by CSU's Henry Blackburn and is expected to miss several weeks.In the aftermath of the hit, Blackburn and his family received death threats and had their personal information posted online.“I’m saddened if any of our fans are on the side of those threats. That kid was just playing at the best of his ability. I forgive him, Travis has forgiven him," Sanders said. CSU coach: D-back who hit...