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New law requires California schools have gender-neutral restroom

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:52 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills Saturday aimed at bolstering the state's protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a controversial veto that was criticized by advocates.The new laws include legislation that focuses on support for LGBTQ+ youth. One law sets timelines for required cultural competency training for public school teachers and staff, while another creates an advisory task force to determine the needs of LGBTQ+ students and help advance supportive initiatives. A third requires families to show that they can and are willing to meet the needs of a child in foster care regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. “California is proud to have some of the most robust laws in the nation when it comes to protecting and supporting our LGBTQ+ community, and we’re committed to the ongoing work to create safer, more inclusive spaces for all Californians,” Newsom said in a statement. “These measures will help protect v...

Hit-and-run kills two East Bay residents in their 60s

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:52 GMT

Two people have died in a hit-and-run crash in Oakland, after a speeding car — which was later found to be stolen — collided with their vehicle just before 10 a.m. on Sunday morning, according to a statement from the Oakland Police Department.The driver of the other car, a 25-year-old man from Oakland, rammed into the victims’ vehicle at 73rd Avenue and Holly Street at a “high rate of speed,” according to the Oakland Police Department. The force of the collision caused the impacted car to roll over and hit a parked vehicle, authorities said. The 25-year-old tried to flee the crash on foot before being detained and arrested by police.Both the driver and passenger of the impacted car were killed in the crash — a 64-year-old man from Richmond and a 67-year-old woman from Antioch, respectively. A rear passenger in the car, a 48-year-old man from Richmond, was transported to the hospital with injuries.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | ...

Bay Area expected to get first ‘significant rainfall’ since May

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:52 GMT

The first rain of the season is heading to the Bay Area this week.On Sunday afternoon, the National Weather Service said on social media that a cold front will bring rain to the greater Bay Area, with most of it falling in the North Bay. It will be the first “significant rainfall” in the region since May.Related ArticlesWeather | First atmospheric river storm of the season heading into Northern California, bringing rain Weather | Spare the Air alert extended as Bay Area’s 2023 summer fades to brown behind thick haze Weather | Spare the Air alert extended as Bay Area skies struggle to clear smoke Weather | Live California wildfire map: See which blazes are behind the Bay Area’s bad air Weather | Wildfire smoke is reversing years of air pollution progress in California and the West, new study finds The rain is expected to start on Monday and last through early Tuesday with most of t...

At Congressional Black Caucus Foundation conference, Maryland lawmakers stress value of diversity in schools and in business

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:52 GMT

Rep. Glenn Ivey, second from right, hosted a panel discussion Sept. 22, 2023, at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s legislative conference in Washington, D.C. Others on stage from left to right: Adrienne Trimble, Ron Busby Sr., Isabel Guzman and Don Cravins Jr. Photo by William J. Ford.This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today.Maryland politicians were among the thousands who headed to Washington, D.C. this week for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 52nd legislative conference.Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-4th) hosted a panel discussion on how this summer’s U.S. Supreme Court decision on affirmative action could effect Black-owned businesses.Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando (D) served as a panelist with a focus on how to showcase “Black boy and men joy,” even though they continue to face higher rates of incarceration, health disparities and learning loss ...

Rangers suddenly control tight AL West after finishing crucial sweep of Mariners

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:52 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers secured a crucial three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners in the tight AL West by hanging on through a rough patch from a bullpen that not long ago threatened to derail a promising season.Suddenly 2 1/2 games up in the division after a 9-8 victory in their home finale Sunday, the Rangers hit the road for the final seven games looking to wrap up the No. 2 seed in the American League playoffs and home-field advantage in a Division Series.“I packed like a normal seven-day trip,” Texas starter Nathan Eovaldi said. “We can always buy more clothes on the road. Yes, it’s a lot more clear. But we still have a lot of work that has to be done.”Marcus Semien homered twice, and Corey Seager had an early two-run shot among a season-high six homers for the Rangers as they withstood two Seattle rallies.Adolis García, Leody Taveras and rookie Evan Carter also went deep for the Rangers, who had their most homers in a game at Globe Life Field, which opened f...

LIV Golf Chicago Par Scores

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:52 GMT

SundayAt Rich Harvest FarmsSugar Grove, Ill.Purse: $25 millionYardage: 7,401; Par: 71Final RoundBryson DeChambeau, $4,000,000 68-69-63_200 -13Marc Leishman, $1,875,000 67-68-66_201 -12Anirban Lahiri, $1,875,000 66-66-69_201 -12Sebastian Munoz, $1,000,000 66-63-73_202 -11Peter Uihlein, $660,000 68-69-66_203 -10Henrik Stenson, $660,000 69-67-67_203 -10Talor Gooch, $660,000 68-67-68_203 -10Abraham Ancer, $660,000 68-66-69_203 -10Richard Bland, $437,500 71-66-67_204  -9Dustin Johnson, $437,500 68-66-70_204  -9Brendan Steele, $370,000 69-68-68_205  -8Carlos Ortiz, $370,000 67-68-70_205  -8Thomas Pieters, $370,000 67-67-71_205  -8Sergio Garcia, $302,500 66-73-67_206  -7Sam Horsfield, $302,500 69-69-68_206  -7Eugenio Chacarra, $302,500 68-69-69_206  -7Scott Vincent, $302,500 67-69-70_206  -7Charles Howell III, $245,000 67-73-67_207  -6Joaquin Niemann, $245,000 67-72-68_207  -6Charl Schwartzel, $245,000 ...

Breakers Dominika Banevič and Victor Montalvo qualify for next year’s Paris Olympics

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:52 GMT

LEUVEN, Belgium (AP) — Lithuanian teenager Dominika Banevič and American Victor Montalvo both qualified for next year’s Paris Olympics after winning the World Breaking Championship on Sunday.The 16-year-old Banevič, known as B-Girl Nicka, was the youngest in the women’s category at the event in Leuven, Belgium. She concluded her battle by lifting herself up on her right arm and twisting her body almost completely around. She drew finger-clicking appreciation from her beaten opponent, 40-year-old Ayumi Fukushima of Japan, known as B-Girl Ayumi.The 29-year-old Montalvo, ranked No. 5 in the world and competing under the name of B-Boy Victor, broke into a huge grin after completing his battle. He was lifted up triumphantly by his opponent, Philip Kim of Canada, known as B-Boy Phil Wizard.Breakdancing originated 50 years ago in the United States and the hip-hop dance form makes its official debut at the Paris Games. Rankings are tabulated by the World DanceSport Federation, the Int...

A’ja Wilson scores 34, leads Aces past Wings 97-83 in opener of the semifinal series

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:52 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A’ja Wilson scored 34 points, including 14 in the third quarter as the Las Vegas Aces beat the Dallas Wings 97-83 on Sunday in the opening game of the WNBA semifinal playoff series.Wilson, who earlier in the week earned the league’s defensive player of the year award, also had eight rebounds and four blocked shots. Kelsey Plum added 25 points for the top-seeded Aces, Jackie Young scored 19 and Chelsea Gray 13. Young also pulled down 10 rebounds.Satou Sabally led the No. 4 seed Wings with 16 points while Arike Ogunbowale added 12.The Aces dominated the first half, leading 45-36 on a Plum 3-pointer with 2:39 left. The Wings cut the lead to 49-45 at the half on a Sabally 3-pointer with 23 seconds to go. After a Kalani Brown steal, Ogunbowale missed a 3 at the buzzer that would have cut the lead to one at the half.Wilson had 18 points and five rebounds in the first half while Plum added 12 points, all coming in the second quarter. Howard had nine points in the hal...

Rodriguez and Detroit relievers combine to blank Oakland 2-0 in A’s last home game

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:52 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Eduardo Rodriguez threw seven scoreless innings to end Detroit’s two-game losing streak, and the Tigers beat the last-placed Athletics 2-0 in Oakland’s last home game on Sunday.Spencer Torkelson had two hits and drove in the only runs in the game with a two-run single in the third, helping Detroit finish 6-4 on its final road trip of the season.The A’s (48-108) lost for the ninth time in 11 games and tied the Oakland-era record for most losses in a season, initially set in 1979. The A’s also tied the franchise mark of 55 home losses.The game drew a crowd of 13,102 that repeatedly filled the air with chants of “Sell the team.” Despite owner John Fisher’s acknowledgment of his intentions to move the franchise, Oakland’s overall attendance of 832,352 at the Coliseum this season was nearly 45,000 more than it was last season (787,902) when the team finished 60-102.Rodriguez (12-9) left his previous outing last Monday due to back spasms. He was mostly s...

Bryson DeChambeau wins LIV Golf-Chicago, 2nd victory of season on Saudi-funded tour

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:52 GMT

SUGAR GROVE, Ill. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau shot 6-under 28 on the back nine, closed with one last birdie on his penultimate hole and won LIV Golf-Chicago on Sunday by one shot over Marc Leishman and Anirban Lahiri.DeChambeau finished with an 8-under 63 at Rich Harvest Farms and a 54-hole total of 13-under 200. He began on the fourth hole under LIV’s shotgun start format, made his only bogey on the par-4 ninth and then reeled off four birdies in five holes.It was the second win of the season on the Saudi-funded tour for DeChambeau, whose Crushers — including Lahiri — won the team competition by three shots. That means DeChambeau takes home $5.25 million — $4 million for the individual trophy.DeChambeau closed with a 12-under 58 to win at The Greenbrier in early August.Leishman shot 66. Lahiri, who started on the first hole in the final pairing with second-round leader Sebastian Munoz, bogeyed the par-4 18th to fall out of a tie with DeChambeau.Munoz, who led by three after 36 h...