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‘I bit him’: Six-year-old girl fends off alleged kidnapper

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:51 GMT

By Eli Masket | CNNA six-year-old girl managed to evade a kidnapping by using the only weapon she had at her disposal – her teeth.The girl, identified by CNN affiliate WPLG as Lyric, was playing with her siblings in the courtyard area of her Miami apartment complex residence when a man attempted to abduct her, according to a news release from Miami police.While playing, the children noticed a white SUV park near the building, the arrest report stated. The six-year-old’s siblings went inside but she sat on the rear stairway of the apartment. A short time later, the suspected kidnapper, identified as 32-year-old Leonardo Venegas afterwards, grabbed her by the arm and a struggle ensued, according to an arrest report for Venegas.The suspect picked her up and attempted to carry her away. At that point, the six-year-old sank her teeth into Venegas, causing him to drop her.“I bit him,” the child told WPLG in an on-camera interview.Police tracked down the suspect using surveillance footage ...

Northwestern University had many anti-hazing tools in place before the football scandal. So what went wrong?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:51 GMT

Angie Leventis Lourgos, Vivian La | Chicago Tribune (TNS)Northwestern University’s anti-hazing policies and prevention tools are extensive, including an online hazing education course all incoming undergraduates are required to complete during their first term of enrollment.Despite these measures, an investigation of hazing by university football players recently revealed a toxic team culture that persisted for years, unchecked. At least 11 current or former football student-athletes “acknowledged that hazing has been ongoing within the football program,” including “nudity and sexualized acts of a degrading nature” that team members were forced to participate in, according to a university statement released Monday.In a letter to administrators, a half-dozen professors called for greater transparency of the investigation’s findings and more accountability of the athletic department, as well as university support for students who endured hazing or trauma.“We see these students in our ...

Oakley sells prime property for future retail/housing development

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:51 GMT

The city of Oakley has agreed to sell a prime downtown city parcel to a contractor who wants to develop retail and housing there.The council on Tuesday approved the sale to R&R Pacific Construction. Earlier this spring, the nearly one-acre plot, located along the right-of-way adjacent to Oakley Plaza, was declared surplus land and offered up for qualified affordable housing but no developer responded, City Manager Josh McMurray said.The land, part of a larger parcel north of Main Street under development for a train station and parking, was then offered for sale and R&R Pacific expressed interest. The Woodland company is also developing a nearby Mercantile Shopping Center on Main Street.“It was originally planned for additional parking, but we saw a development opportunity here,” McMurray said.The company’s proposal includes a mix of mixed-use commercial and retail on the lower level and residential housing on the upper level. Because of the housing component, the developer ...

Palo Alto: Clay & Glass Festival, with 100 artists, marks its 30th year this weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:51 GMT

More than 100 Northern California artists will converge on the Peninsula this weekend for the 30th annual ACGA Clay & Glass Festival.The July 15-16 event, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days on the grounds of the Palo Alto Art Center, will feature fine art and functional pieces — including jewelry, pottery, glassware, sculptures and garden art. Live demonstrations and a kid-friendly “Clay for All” activity are planned.Admission and activities are free. Food trucks will be onsite both days.“For 30 years, ACGA artists have brought their finest clay and glass creations to Palo Alto, and we are so appreciative of our customers’ past patronage,” said Mari Emori, ACGA board president, in announcing the event. “We invite everyone to come celebrate with us. It’s a great time to shop for home and family while supporting our California artists.”Related ArticlesThings To Do | See it while you can: After MOMA run, historic Diego Rivera headed to storage until 2027 T...

Community praises appointment of first Latina chancellor of the Cal State system

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:51 GMT

Nearly half of students at the California State University identify as Latino, enrollment data from fall 2022 shows.Now, at the helm of the CSU’s vast, 23-campus network is Mildred García, a longtime advocate for public higher education.Officials announced García as the CSU’s newest chancellor on Wednesday, July 12 – the first Latina named to oversee the nation’s largest four-year university system, with nearly 460,000 students and 56,000 faculty and staff.Mildred García, who currently serves as president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and was formerly president of both CSUs Fullerton and Dominguez Hills, will take over the role of CSU Chancellor on Oct. 1. Courtesy photoFormer CSUF President Mildred Garcia came back to the campus in October with the Gates Commission, which held its first meeting on the West Coast at CSUF to discuss equity and return on investment in higher education. (Photo by Karen Tapia, Contributing Photographer)Mildred García, cu...

2 people shot, Oakland police search for possible barricaded suspect

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:51 GMT

(KRON) -- The Oakland Police Department is investigating a shooting after two people were shot Wednesday night in Oakland.Just after 9 p.m., officers responded to the 9900 block of MacArthur Boulevard after receiving a report of a shooting. According to Oakland police, two victims were found suffering from gunshot wounds. Boy injured in shooting outside Oakland hospital One victim was transported to a local hospital with their condition currently unknown. The second victim was treated at the scene and released, police said.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Officers searched the area for a possible barricaded suspect, but were unable to locate any individuals responsible for the shooting.

National Ice Cream Day 2023 discounts, deals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:51 GMT

(KRON) -- National Ice Cream day is this Sunday and these sweet deals may have you screaming for ice cream! Here are some ice cream shops offering discounts and deals: Baskin RobbinsGet $5 off orders of $20 or more through DoorDash, Uber Eats, Postmates and through their website with the code "SEIZETHEYAY." If you are buying ice cream in-store, redeem the discount through the Baskin Robbins app. This deal is available from July 16 to July 22. In addition, the shop is offering 31% off scoops on July 31, in commemoration for the chain originally scooping 31 flavors when it first opened its doors. Mitchell’s Ice CreamThis popular San Francisco creamery, which ranked number 10 on Yelp’s Top 100 US Ice Cream Shops 2023 list, has some sweet deals for National Ice Cream Day. On Sunday, the shop is offering single scoops for only 70 cents, in celebration of their 70th anniversary. Double scoops will be set at $1.40. This offer is valid on regular cones and cups. Salt & StrawBuy thr...

Michigan woman seriously injured in roller coaster accident sues Ohio amusement park

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:51 GMT

SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — A Michigan woman struck in the head by a metal bracket that fell off a roller coaster at an Ohio amusement park has sued the park and its parent company, alleging their negligence caused the accident that left her with traumatic brain injuries.The August 2021 accident occurred as the then-44-year-old woman was waiting in line to ride the 420-foot (128-meter) tall Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky. At the time, it was world’s second-tallest roller coaster.A state investigation found no evidence that Cedar Point acted illegally or had reason to believe the ride was unsafe, and no sanctions were brought. The ride has remained shuttered since the accident occurred.The suit seeks undisclosed compensatory damages for the woman, her father — who was in line with her when she was hit — and her husband. The woman’s medical expenses have exceeded $2 million and are expected to reach more than $10 million because of additional treatments ...

Amazon said it had its biggest Prime day event ever this year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:51 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon said Thursday it had its biggest Prime day event ever this year.The e-commerce company, as in past years, did not reveal how much money it earned during the two-day sales event, which took place on Tuesday and Wednesday and offered a plethora of deals on electronics, home goods and other items.But Amazon touted 375 million items that it says were purchased worldwide by Prime members, who pay $14.99 per month or $139 per year, for different perks including faster shipping. It also said sales growth for independent sellers on Amazon outpaced the company’s retail business during the discount event. “The first day of Prime Day was the largest sales day in Amazon’s history, and Prime members saved more this year than any other Prime Day event,” Doug Herrington, an Amazon executive who oversees the company’s online and mobile shopping, said in a prepared statement. Some outside groups also reported a bump in overall e-commerce sales during Amazon’s event...

Man fatally shot during attempted robbery on Howard University campus

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:51 GMT

A man is dead after he was shot during an attempted robbery on the Howard University campus Thursday morning, D.C. police said.There is no active threat to the university or its students, Cmdr. James Boteler said during a news conference.It happened near the intersection of 6th and Bryant streets NW, just outside of Howard University Hospital. Police believe the shooting was the result of an armed robbery gone bad, according to Boteler.When officers responded to the call just after 6 a.m. Thursday, they found a man who appeared to be a construction worker laying on the sidewalk near the hospital. The man was taken to a hospital with at least one gunshot wound, where he later died.There was no word on suspects, but D.C. police have asked the public to look out for a white SUV last seen traveling southbound on Georgia Avenue. WTOP has reached out to police for details on the vehicle.It isn’t publicly known if anything was taken from the man.The man who was killed has no affiliat...