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Hochul proposes "Back to Basics" reading plan

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:13:17 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Governor Kathy Hochul spoke today at Watervliet Elementary School regarding a new reading plan that will be a part of her "State of the State" proposal. The plan, titled "Back to Basics Reading Plan," will aim to give teachers all the resources necessary to combat illiteracy, and focus on phonics, decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hochul announced her first proposal on Tuesday. She spoke on affordability in the new budget. A full video including the entire press conference is available above.

Clayton Kershaw says three of his 'toughest at-bats' are against Cardinals

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:13:17 GMT

LOS ANGELES - Clayton Kershaw, one of the most prolific pitchers in 21st-century baseball, has an interesting history against the St. Louis Cardinals. Clayton Kershaw made his MLB debut against the Cardinals in 2008. He's 10-6 against St. Louis all-time in the regular season with a 3.00 ERA over 135 innings. However, that hasn't generally translated to postseason success against the Cardinals, as Kershaw is winless against them in five head-to-head starts.On Tuesday, in a recent episode of Bleacher Report's digital series "On Base With Mookie Betts," Kershaw offered some interesting insight with a Cardinals connection.Betts, a teammate of Kershaw's on the Los Angeles Dodgers for the last four seasons, asked the southpaw to reflect on his "five toughest at-bats" at the MLB level. Kershaw couldn't quite come up with five definitive answers, but he immediately named four players that came to mind. Five things to follow with the St. Louis Cardinals and Blues in 2024 His list included...

Missouri awards over $7.9M in ARPA funds to expand statewide phone service

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:13:17 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The plan to expand cell phone service is currently in the works. The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced Wednesday that they were granted more than $7.9 million in the second phase of the 'Cell Towers Grant Program.'Funded through the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act), 14 new projects will be established throughout the state. Along with cell phone service, the program aims to improve 911 connectivity.“This second round of funding awarded through the Cell Towers Grant Program will further promote economic growth and public safety statewide,” said Governor Mike Parson. “As we continue to improve Missouri’s critical infrastructure, including cellular service, we appreciate the efforts of the Office of Broadband Development. As a result of this program, thousands of locations lacking adequate coverage will now receive quality, reliable cellular connectivity.”With over 18,000 locations that lacked quality service, the DED's Office of Broadband Developme...

Opinion: How an Israeli family who lost their home on Oct. 7 found community in Denver

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:13:17 GMT

I recently led a delegation of rabbis to Israel to provide financial and moral support to the people there. Around 7,000 miles and over 15 hours of flight time — with a connection in New York — separate Colorado and Tel Aviv, Israel. However, for myself and my community in Denver, these two places couldn’t be any closer.Following the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, people turned to me as a communal leader for guidance on how to respond. Immediately, our community sprung to action to help however we could. We held prayer vigils, raised funds, and supported the half-dozen families whose fathers were called for reserve duty by babysitting, grocery shopping and hosting them for dinner.But more impactful than what we sent to Israel, is what Israel sent to us.The Shalev family from Kibbutz Be’eri sought refuge in Denver following Oct. 7. With their house destroyed, friends and relatives murdered and a shattered community, they turned to their cousins the Niv’s, longtime Denver residents, to seek...

Colorado Catholic preschools make their case at trial challenging nondiscrimination rules

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:13:17 GMT

Enrolling preschoolers from LGBTQ families would conflict with the religious beliefs and obligations of Catholic preschools, attorneys for two Denver-area Catholic parishes said Tuesday as the trial began in a lawsuit challenging the nondiscrimination rules in Colorado’s universal preschool program.Two Catholic parishes that run preschools — St. Mary’s in Littleton and St. Bernadette’s in Lakewood — and the Archdiocese of Denver sued the state in federal district court in August. They argued that a nondiscrimination clause in an agreement required by the state for participation in the preschool program conflicts with their mission to provide a Catholic education. Senior U.S. District Judge John L. Kane, who is presiding over the trial, recently issued an order dismissing the archdiocese as a plaintiff.Attorneys for the state said Catholic preschools under the archdiocese are being treated the same as other preschools in the program, and that the nondiscrimination agreement in ...

Rockies Mailbag: What’s the TV situation? Will Todd Helton make Hall of Fame?

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:13:17 GMT

Denver Post sports writer Patrick Saunders with the latest installment of his Rockies Mailbag.Pose a Rockies- or MLB-related question for the Rockies Mailbag.Quick question: Any news on the Rockies’ broadcast situation? Have a great holiday!— Renee, Cody, Wyo.Renee, you are one of many Rockies fans who sent me the same question. I expect that the club will announce its television plans very soon, perhaps within the next week.The negotiations have been pretty hush-hush but this is what I’ve been told:• Now that AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain will no longer televise Rockies games, Major League Baseball is poised to move in, acquire the broadcast rights, and begin producing games this season. The setup will be similar to what happened in Arizona and San Diego last summer. Last March, the Diamond Sports Group declared bankruptcy and by mid-July had stopped televising Diamondbacks and Padres games. At that point, MLB took over and made games available to local fans v...

Warning issued as rain again brings dangers to beaches

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:13:17 GMT

With the rainfall Southern California received this week, local officials are once again reminding the public to stay out of the water.The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Wednesday that beach users should "avoid all water contact, especially near discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers due to potentially higher bacteria levels in these areas."The warnings, which include "any runoff that may flow onto or pond on the beach sand," will remain in place through 7 a.m. Saturday, though that "may be extended depending on further rainfall.""Ocean and bay recreational waters, especially near discharging storm drains, creeks and rivers can be contaminated with bacteria, chemicals, debris, trash, and other public health hazards from city streets and mountain areas after a rain fall," according to a Public Health press release. "Individuals who enter the water in these areas could become ill."For information, call 1-800-525-5662. To view map of impacted locations a...

Man Killed in Pedestrian Collision on Highway 99 [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:13:17 GMT

42-Year-Old Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after Multi-Vehicle Crash near Merle Haggard DriveBAKERSFIELD, CA (January 3, 2024) – One man died Monday night in a pedestrian crash on Highway 99. The incident occurred at approximately 8:40 p.m., just north of Merle Haggard Drive.Police report that the individual was operating a Hyundai when he became part of the initial accident.Subsequently, he left his vehicle and fled in a westerly direction across the highway. During this escape, the man was hit by the driver of a southbound Acura traveling at approximately 70 miles per hour.Following this initial impact, several other vehicles collided with the man, resulting in fatal injuries. Police have yet to disclose the identity of the deceased victim.In the meantime, paramedics transported the Acura driver to Kern Medical for the treatment of moderate injuries. Officials in Bakersfield are actively investigating the pedestrian accident on Highway 99.The Sweet James team would like to exten...

Disabled train causes major BART delays through Concord

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:13:17 GMT

A disabled BART train between the Concord and North Concord stations is causing major delays for the Wednesday morning commute, according to the transit agency.Related ArticlesTransportation | BART resumes normal service after train derailment near Orinda injures nine, causes massive delays Transportation | BART train derails near Orinda, injuring nine, forcing station closures and delays Transportation | Bay Area transit agencies running extended, mostly free services on New Year’s Eve Transportation | The top 10 Bay Area stories of 2023 — and what they mean for 2024 Transportation | BART hit by major delays near SFO ahead of holiday weekend The problem was initially reported shortly after 9 a.m. and is affecting trains in both directions through the area.Passengers can take bus shuttles between the two stations via County Connection, BART officials said.Check back for updates.

Ian Ziering vs. the minibike gang: Police have ‘leads,’ while bikers say he started fight

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:13:17 GMT

In the case of Ian Ziering’s “alarming” New Year’s Eve altercation with a “minibike gang” on Hollywood Boulevard, police reportedly have “early leads,” possibly from people associated with the gang who have freely posted videos of the daytime melee on social media to argue that he was the aggressor.A Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson confirmed to CNN that the incident is under investigation. TMZ, meanwhile, said that the leads probably come from surveillance cameras, operating “up and down” that section of Hollywood Boulevard, where the “Beverly Hills, 90210” star stepped out of his Mercedes, with his daughter inside, to confront people riding on mini-motorcycles.The skirmish also was captured by bystanders with cell phones, with some videos making their way to the accounts of self-described minibikers who may have been present during the confrontation and who suggest that the “Beverly Hills 90210...