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Tiana's Palace, Disneyland's new ‘Princess and the Frog’-themed restaurant, opening in September

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:00 GMT

Disneyland fans will soon be able to dine at Tiana’s Palace, the restaurant from “The Princess and the Frog” movie, which will open at the theme park on Sept. 7.Theme park officials announced in January that The French Market restaurant and Mint Julep bar would be reimagined into the new restaurant. Disneyland’s ‘Rogers: The Musical’ scheduled to end in August The Mint Julep bar, along with its famous drinks and Mickey beignets, will reopen alongside the new restaurant when it opens next month.Tiana’s Palace will be a quick-service-style dining restaurant with a menu inspired by New Orleans flavors, expanding on current fan-favorite dishes and exploring seasonal options.More information on the food that will be served at the new dining location wasn’t released to the public.“Tiana’s Palace is sure to be a gathering place for friends and family to enjoy great food and celebrate together, just like Tiana and her father James dreamed of,” the Disney Parks Blog said. Disneyland’s at...

Streaking Dodgers win 11th in a row

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:00 GMT

Austin Barnes hit a solo shot in the eighth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers win their 11th in a row with a 1-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.The NL West-leading Dodgers swept the NL Central leaders, outscoring them 14-3 in three games. The Dodgers had their 12th shutout of the season. “It feels good to help the team win and scratch a run across for them and the pitchers did the rest,” said Barnes, the backup catcher who plays sparingly.Lance Lynn dueled 2021 Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes, who retired 10 in a row, including six on strikeouts, although neither figured in the decision.Lynn allowed four hits in seven innings, struck out three and walked one. Burnes gave up two hits in seven innings for his sixth scoreless outing of the season. The right-hander struck out nine and walked two.Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman makes a catch on a line drive hit by Milwaukee Brewers' Carlos Santana as second baseman Mookie Betts watches du...

Trump to skip GOP debate in Milwaukee, NYT reports

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:00 GMT

Former President Donald Trump will not participate in next week's Republican debate in Milwaukee, according to the New York Times.Reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan published a story Friday morning alleging that, "according to two of the people briefed on the matter," Trump instead plans to do an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, who now posts his show to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. Trump, who faces numerous criminal charges at the federal and state levels, has been rumored to partner with Carlson for weeks now, as he has long been reticent to participate with his rivals for the GOP nomination.On his social media platform Truth Social, the former president said his "extraordinary" poll numbers show him to be in the lead "by more than 50 points" and "People know my Record, one of the BEST EVER, so why would I Debate?""I'M YOUR MAN," he added.Trump's critics have instead alleged that he is scared."What a coward!" tweeted former U.S. Rep. Adam ...

WGA West report calls for government regulation of 'anti-competitive practices'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:00 GMT

Studio heads will be holding a joint call on Friday to discuss their next move in the ongoing writers' strike, reports Variety.This comes after the WGA and major studios spent a third day this week at the negotiating table. The big issues that remain are around streaming residuals and protections from Artificial Intelligence.The WGA West released a report on Thursday that called for more government regulation of, what it calls, "anti-competitive" practices of big studios. Members of the Writers Guild of America, WGA picket outside CBS Television City in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles Tuesday, May 2, 2023. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)According to the report, Disney has reduced film output and shut down competing studios...

Toni De Vera Dies in 2-Car Accident on Interstate 215 [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:00 GMT

62-Year-Old Driver Pronounced Dead after Red-Light Collision near Aliante ParkwayLAS VEGAS, NV (August 18, 2023) – Monday morning, Toni De Vera was killed in a 2-car accident on Interstate 215.Police responded to the scene around 4:50 a.m., near North Aliante Parkway.Investigators say the driver of a blue Acura SUV failed to stop at a red light at the intersection. As a result, the SUV struck the right side of a Chevrolet Silverado pickup-truck.Medics arrived and transported both drivers to a nearby hospital with significant injuries. Due to the extent of injuries sustained, crews later pronounced the Acura driver, 62-year-old De Vera, of Las Vegas dead.Officers also say Vera was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. An active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of Toni De Vera. May you fi...

Larry Wheet Dead, James Carter Arrested after DUI Collision on 75th Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:00 GMT

56-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Accident near Thomas RoadPHOENIX, AZ (August 18, 2023) – Late Sunday evening, Larry Wheet was killed and James Carter was arrested after a DUI collision on 75th Avenue.Authorities responded to the scene just after 10:00 p.m., near Thomas Road on August 13th.Per reports, 40-year-old Carter was driving east when he struck Wheet who was crossing mid-block. Paramedics arrived and transported 56-year-old Wheet to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.Meanwhile, Carter remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Following preliminary duties, officers say he showed signs of impairment. As a result, police charged Carter with DUI and aggravated DUI.In addition, officers say Carter had two young children inside the vehicle.At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet ...

San Jose: Valley Christian Schools staff member allegedly paid students for sexually explicit photos, videos

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:00 GMT

SAN JOSE — A 43-year-old staff member at Valley Christian School in San Jose was arrested on Thursday after he paid students for sexually explicit photos and videos, according to police.Police said in a news release Friday that Todd Baldwin, a Morgan Hill resident, was accused of possessing explicit digital media of minors on Wednesday. On Thursday, a search warrant was served at his office and home. Baldwin was then arrested on suspicion of felony possession and distribution of child sexual material.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Three more ex-employees accuse Lizzo of ‘abuse of power,’ praise the dancers who are suing the singer Crime and Public Safety | Defense: Jury may feel San Jose State trainer deserved to be fired for touching female athletes. But is he a criminal? Crime and Public Safety | Lawyers for SJSU trainer accused of sex abuse called an expert witness. Then the judge ruled. Crime and Public Safet...

This San Diego high school has never fielded a football team. Its first one will be made up of all girls

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:00 GMT

By John Maffei | The San Diego Union-TribuneThe CIF-San Diego Section added girls flag football as a fall sport in April.At one school, interest was immediate.“We sent out an information form to our students and we were hoping maybe 20 would show some interest,” Our Lady of Peace Athletic Director Kevin Soares said. “But we got 40-plus returns, so the response has been great.”Now the Pilots are starting from scratch. An all-girls Catholic high school located in Normal Heights, OLP has no history of tackle football. The Pilots have no fields to play on, either. They’ve been practicing at local elementary schools — Tuesday’s workout was at St. Therese Academy, 20 minutes away from their campus — and plan to play all their games on the road.Still, there’s no denying the passion for the non-contact, 7-on-7 sport. OLP plans to field both varsity and JV teams this season.“We look at this as a great opportunity for our young ladies,” Soares said.San Diego, CA – August 15: Our Lady of...

GM’s Cruise robotaxi collides with San Francisco firetruck, injuring passenger

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:00 GMT

By Dana Hull | BloombergA Cruise robotaxi collided with a firetruck late Thursday in San Francisco, injuring the vehicle’s passenger.The autonomous-driving company, a subsidiary of General Motors Co., reported the crash in a series of social media posts Friday.“One of our cars entered the intersection on a green light and was struck by an emergency vehicle that appeared to be en route to an emergency scene,” the company posted on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. The accident occurred shortly after 10 p.m. in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco, Cruise said.“Our car contained one passenger who was treated on scene and transported via ambulance for what we believe are non-severe injuries,” the company said.The incident raises questions about why the vehicle did not know to stop for an emergency vehicle, and why it did not notice through traffic while crossing an intersection.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Pilots made errors before crash near Lake...

San Ramon woman shot in West Oakland

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:00 GMT

OAKLAND — A 35-year-old San Ramon woman was wounded Thursday night in West Oakland in an apparent shootout between other people, authorities said.The woman, who authorities said was hit in the buttocks by a stray bullet, was in stable condition at a hospital on Friday.The shooting, in which police said dozens of rounds were fired, happened about 9:42 p.m. Thursday in the 2400 block of Chestnut Street.The woman was part of a group gathered outside on Chestnut Street.Police said at least one person standing about a block away on Chestnut Street began shooting at the group. At least one person in the group began shooting back, authorities said.The woman was the only person wounded. Police do not believe she was an intended target. She got a ride to a hospital from other people.At least one residence and some parked vehicles were also hit by bullets but no other injuries were reported, authorities said.A motive for the shooting is under investigation. No arrests were announced.Pol...