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Kliavkoff on the clock: With the lawsuit settled, Pac-12 schools can determine whether (or when) to fire the commissioner

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:57:46 GMT

It has been one week since the Pac-12 schools announced an end to their legal dispute, and George Kliavkoff remains employed as commissioner.He made it through Christmas. Will he survive the New Year?Kliavkoff has been “on the clock” since the 10 departing schools agreed to a settlement with the two remaining schools, according to a source.The outbound universities have little need for him.The remaining universities have no regard for him.He has been a zombie commissioner since early August, when he failed to secure a media rights deal and the conference collapsed.Kliavkoff remained in place through the fall as the schools engaged in a legal fight to determine responsibility for a litany of financial liabilities facing the conference.One of those liabilities: Kliavkoff’s contract.The specifics remain hidden from public view, but we can guess with reasonable accuracy. Kliavkoff is two-and-a-half years into his tenure and, based on the Pac-12’s most recent tax ...

Areas of Santa Cruz County coastline experiencing flooding, evacuation warning

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:57:46 GMT

(KRON) -- Coastal areas near Aptos in Santa Cruz County are experiencing flooding Thursday morning as a high surf warning and high tides impact Central and Northern California. An evacuation warning was issued near Seacliff State Beach, according to Santa Cruz County officials.The evacuation warning was issued for zone CTL-E048, which is near Seacliff State Beach in Aptos. “Be prepared to leave should an evacuation order be issued,” Santa Cruz County said. County officials urge residents to know their zone through the Zonehaven website. ‘The ocean is not your friend’: NWS warns of dangerous high surf Thursday Rio Del Mar Esplanade is flooded at the coast, the California Highway Patrol Santa Cruz division said in a tweet. “Please avoid the area and do not attempt to drive across flooded areas,” CHP said. Authorities advise motorists to drive with caution and not to go around road closures that are in effect.The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood warning for Central and...

New BART fare gates open at West Oakland Station

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:57:46 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- New BART fare gates are now open at the West Oakland Station, the transit agency announced Thursday. All riders at the station must now pass through the gates as BART tests three different door materials.The new BART fare gates are designed to help deter fare evasion, improve reliability and improve access for riders with wheelchairs, bicycles and strollers, BART said. The gates feature taller swing barriers that make it more difficult for fare evaders to vault over or climb under them. Chick-fil-A to open another East Bay location New mechanical door locks to prevent people from pushing the doors open with force have not yet been installed, BART said. BART said it is aggressively planning to replace fare gates at all 50 BART stations by the end of 2025.Following the implementation of the gates at West Oakland, BART plans to finalize the design and select the next eight stations to get the new gates.

Public warned of possible Stinson Beach flooding

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:57:46 GMT

(BCN) -- Marin County residents were warned Thursday of a possible flooding at Stinson Beach after forecasters said there will be severe weather conditions in North Bay areas.The Marin County Sheriff's Office advised community members to stay alert as high surf and storm surges might flood and damage structures at Stinson Beach. ‘The ocean is not your friend’: NWS warns of dangerous high surf Thursday Residents were urged not to wade or drive through flooded areas.The National Weather Service earlier issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for the Coastal North Bay through 3 a.m. Friday.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Surfer in distress at Linda Mar Beach located safe

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:57:46 GMT

(BCN) -- A surfer who was reported to possibly be in distress at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica Thursday morning was located and successfully made their way to shore, the North County Fire Authority said. The surfer was located with the help of the United States Coast Guard.Earlier, crews responded to a report of a possible surfer in distress. The fire authority wrote on social media shortly before 8:40 a.m. about the emergency response, which is also involving the U.S. Coast Guard. Areas of Santa Cruz County coastline experiencing flooding, evacuation warning People are advised to avoid the area and to be aware of dangerous surf conditions. The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for the Central and Northern California coastline that is in effect until 3 a.m. Friday.Bay City News contributed to this report.

I Contributed $150 in 2023 to Kill Palestinians

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:57:46 GMT

Parents with their children holding a sign reading “Our tax dollars are killing kids like me” during a protest in Arlington, Va., on Dec. 9, 2023.Photo: Probal Rashid/LightRocket via Getty ImagesAs 2023 ends, I’ve been asking myself: How much money am I, personally, contributing to Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories and its attack on Gaza?The Israeli assault on Gaza launched after the October 7 attacks by Hamas has so far killed more than 20,000 Palestinians in Gaza, including thousands of children and over 100 journalists. Nearly 90 percent of the territory’s residents have been displaced, and it has been called “one of this century’s most destructive wars.”So how much have I chipped in to create this hell on earth?The best answer I’ve come up with is $150.There are two ways of looking at this number.One is that this is a relatively small amount of money. Another is that the U.S. is so astonishingly rich and powerful that we as a country can mete out overwhelming b...

Clemson hopes to continue late-season turnaround against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:57:46 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Clemson was at a crossroads in late October, its season on the verge of unraveling following consecutive one-score losses to Miami and North Carolina State.At 4-4 and long removed from the College Football Playoff picture and the Atlantic Coast Conference championship race, the Tigers had a decision to make.“That could have gone one of two ways,” quarterback Cade Klubnik said. “We decided we’re not going to quit on these seniors, we’re not going to quit on the guys next to us. Just put our hands in the dirt, kept working and said, ‘Let’s go win the first one.’“We won that one and the next one and the next one and the next one. Here we are at 8-4.”And now the Tigers have a chance to end their worst season since 2010 with a five-game winning streak and a victory against Kentucky (7-5) in the Gator Bowl on Friday.“It just shows that we have no quit,” running back Phil Mafah said. “When our backs are against the wall, we’re going to respond. We’re going to resp...

Paul Whelan cumple 5 años detenido en Rusia

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:57:46 GMT

(CNN) — Paul Whelan cumplió este jueves cinco años detenido en Rusia, un triste hito que el ex infante de marina estadounidense esperaba no alcanzar nunca.“Es irreal”, dijo Whelan a CNN en una llamada desde el remoto campo de prisioneros ruso en el que se encontraba la semana pasada.“Me parece increíble que lleve aquí cinco años y que dos gobiernos no hayan sido capaces de sacarme de aquí”, afirmó.Exclusivo: Paul Whelan le dijo a Blinken que al quedar afuera del intercambio de prisioneros con Rusia le “pintaron un blanco en la espalda”En la media docena de conversaciones telefónicas que Whelan ha mantenido con CNN desde entonces, ha expresado tanto su confianza en que el gobierno estadounidense esté trabajando para conseguir su liberación como su inmensa frustración por el hecho de que esos esfuerzos no hayan tenido éxito.“Quiero pedir al presidente Biden que haga todo lo que esté en sus manos, cruce las líneas rojas y haga todo lo que...

¿Qué viene para la aviación en 2024? Nuevos aviones, asientos y mejores aeropuertos

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:57:46 GMT

(CNN) — En 2024 los pasajeros volarán con aerolíneas que están poniendo en marcha sus planes posteriores al cierre por pandemia de covid-19. Eso incluye nuevos y relucientes aviones con diseños novedosos de asientos que podrían llegar muy pronto.Una serie de nuevos aeropuertos y terminales cambiarán las reglas del juego en algunas regiones clave, aunque ciertas rutas y aviones se retrasarán hasta 2025 o más, debido a dificultades en la cadena de suministro.Comencemos con esos nuevos aeropuertos y terminales antes de echar un vistazo a las entregas de aviones y los nuevos asientos.Una nueva gran terminal y una importante mejora del aeropuertoEl Aeropuerto Internacional de Abu Dhabi, sede de Etihad Airways, abrió por completo su Terminal A a finales de 2023 después de mucho retraso. Esta enorme instalación supone una gran mejora y permitirá a Etihad ofrecer conexiones mucho mejores, un espacio mucho más agradable para los pasajeros y nuevas salas VIP a medida que la aerolínea se...

Altice USA, PENN Entertainment rise; Hess, NeoGenomics fall, Thursday, 12/28/2023

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:57:46 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Thursday: Apple Inc. (AAPL), up 98 cents to $194.13.A federal court temporarily lifted a sales halt on two models of the company’s Apple Watch that are involved in an international patent dispute.Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN), up 6 cents to $153.40.The internet retail giant said Amazon Prime Video users will start seeing ads on movies and TV shows starting next month.Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (BABA), up $1.30 to $77.41.A judge ruled the Chinese ecommerce giant must face a lawsuit by a U.S. toymaker alleging the sale of counterfeit Squishmallows.Barrick Gold Corp. (GOLD), down 26 cents to $18.21.The gold producer slipped along with prices for the precious metal.Hess Corp. (HES), down $1.33 to $147.25.Energy stocks lagged the broader market as crude oil prices slipped.Altice USA Inc. (ATUS), up 19 cents to $3.24.French businessman Xavier Niel is reportedly interested in buying the Portuguese operation...