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Oakland Fire Department awarded $100K grant from the Office of Traffic Safety

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:15:24 GMT

(KRON) – The Oakland Fire Department is the recipient of a $100,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to purchase new extrication equipment, the department announced Tuesday. First responders use new extrication tools to safely rescue crash victims trapped inside a vehicle.“This grant will have a significant impact on our ability to protect and serve our community, allowing us to respond even more effectively in times of crisis,” said Oakland Fire Chief Damon Covington. “The funding will pay for modern rescue tools and provide training to first responders that is critical for the care of those injured in crashes.”Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao congratulated Chief Covington on his new position as Fire Chief, “Chief Covington has worked his way from a recruit all the way to Chief of our Fire Department because he is committed to the health and safety of our residents, communities, and rank and file member...

Pamela Price recall organizers give update in Oakland

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:15:24 GMT

(KRON) -- Supporters of the recall movement aimed at removing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price from office held an event in Oakland on Tuesday. At the event recall proponents brandished signs supporting the recall and took turns speaking at the microphone demanding the recall of the DA who was duly elected to office by voters last November.Almost since the moment she was sworn into office, Price has been targeted by a recall effort, reminiscent of the one that unseated former San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin from office last year. Like Boudin, Price has been criticized for what many feel are overly lenient, progressive enforcement policies. Walnut Creek robbery suspect arrested Among the speakers at Tuesday's event was Carl Chen, the President of Oakland's Chinatown Chamber of Commerce and an organizer behind Save Alameda For Everyone (SAFE), who said the group was on pace to gather the signatures necessary to place a recall on the ballot.As the crowd repe...

Mikaylah Williams scores 42 points and No. 7 LSU rolls past Kent State 109-79

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:15:24 GMT

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Freshman guard Mikaylah Williams scored 42 points and No. 7 LSU rolled to a 109-79 rout over Kent State on Tuesday.It was the most points ever scored by an LSU freshman and the most by a Tigers player since Cornelia Gayden scored 43 vs. TCU in 1996.Junior transfer Aneesah Morrow added 17 points, eight rebounds and nine steals for LSU (3-1), which scored 70 points in the second half and flipped the game with a third-quarter run keyed by Morrow’s four steals and the Tigers’ strong shooting.LSU All-America forward Angel Reese had 11 points and five rebounds, playing less than 15 minutes as Tigers’ depth paced the way to a comfortable win.Katie Shumate led Kent State (1-1) with 22 points. Jenna Batsch added 16 points.LSU led 39-37 at the half, but turned up its defense in the third quarter. Morrow and Williams combined for 24 of the Tigers’ 32 points to take a 71-56 lead into the fourth quarter.BIG PICTUREKent State: Picked to finish third in the MAC, Tuesd...

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones still loves the spotlight in his 80s, despite reasons to shrink from it

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:15:24 GMT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jerry Jones wandered over to where reporters were gathered to watch a recent Dallas Cowboys practice, ready for an impromptu question-and-answer session.The high-profile owner was still going when the closed portion of practice began, and jokingly pleaded for five more minutes when the assembled media were told it was time to leave.Then Jones pointed to one of the buildings that surround three sides of the outdoor practice fields at the team’s headquarters about 30 miles north of Dallas and said, with a wry smile, “Let’s go up there for 30 minutes, and I’ll tell it all.”Jones, also the team’s president and general manager, went through his first training camp as an octogenarian this past summer, and has since turned 81.The former Arkansas oilman relishes the spotlight the same way he did when he bought the club almost 34 years ago, and despite several recent episodes — some involving the team, others his personal life — that would make plenty of peop...

SWAT situation in Capitol Hill places Morey Middle School on secure

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:15:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Public School District confirmed after 2 p.m. Tuesday that Morey Middle School was on secure for police activity in the area.According to the Denver Police Department, a SWAT team is active in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. The police agency confirmed that the SWAT situation is unrelated to the school, but provided no additional information. Colorado supermarket shooting suspect pleads not guilty by reason of insanity FOX31's Ashley Michels is heading to the scene to learn more. This story will be updated with the latest information as it becomes available.

Flood preparations underway as heavy rains impact South Florida

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:15:24 GMT

As heavy rains impact parts of South Florida, several flood prone cities are getting ready. Back in April, historic flooding affected several areas in Broward County. “It’s just so much rain that we’ve had this year, it’s crazy,” Greg Brandenburg said. For people living in South Florida, the dry season hasn’t arrived yet.“It’s hot, hotter than usual,” Brandenburg said. And the forecast for the week looks to be wetter then what was expected for mid November. Some areas could see 8 inches of rain. Brandenburg lives in the Edgewood neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, which was badly flooded last April.He’s still living in an RV and his new floor is set to arrive on Friday.“Finish the kitchen so we can get rid of this thing out here and get back to our lives,” he said.In Hollywood, crews are testing pumps and are lowering levels where they can.East Hollywood also flooded back in April.In Miami and Pompano Beach, crews are cleaning storm drai...

South Florida nurse practitioner rescues passenger in mid-air medical emergency on JetBlue flight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:15:24 GMT

A routine flight to Colombia turned into a life-saving mission when Melissa Hernandez, a UHealth Jackson Memorial Hospital nurse practitioner, answered a call for medical assistance on a JetBlue flight last week.Hernandez and her husband were onboard JetBlue flight 41 when she was summoned to aid a passenger in distress. “I took off my ear pods to see what she was saying, and she [a flight attendant] was asking for a doctor or a nurse,” said Hernandez.The distressed passenger, described as blue-faced and unresponsive, prompted Hernandez to perform Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), a protocol used to assess patients in cardiac arrests. “You assess your patient, see what your patient is doing, if they’re breathing or not. Examine the patient quickly, you only have a few seconds, and then check for a pulse. If you don’t find a pulse, you start doing chest compressions right away, and that’s exactly what I did,” said Hernandez.With th...

Investigation underway following officer-involved shooting in Miami

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:15:24 GMT

Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Miami. According to officials, the shooting occurred in the area of Southwest 16th Avenue and 19th Street, Tuesday afternoon. https://twitter.com/MiamiPD/status/1724526866453676159?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EtweetPlease check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Negotiations continue as Andover teacher strike stretches into fifth day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:15:24 GMT

Schools were closed again in Andover Tuesday as the ongoing teachers strike in town stretched into its fifth day. On the third day of missed classes for students, though, there were signs of progress, with at least one union official saying parties were close to a deal. “The gap has definitely narrowed over the last 36 hours,” said Andover Education Association 2nd Vice President Lauren McCarron. “We fought hard into the late night last night.”Members of the Andover Education Association voted on Friday to authorize a strike after months of negotiations with the Andover School Committee over a new contract.Schools were subsequently closed on Friday, Monday and Tuesday as the strike got underway. On Monday, an Essex Superior Court judge ruled that the Andover Education Association would face large fines for each day its strike continues. Strikes among public employees are illegal in Massachusetts. Pressing ahead despite the fines, striking teachers headed to Bosto...

Mass. lawmakers consider pilot program to introduce four-day workweek

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:15:24 GMT

There is an effort underway to at least test out a four-day workweek in Massachusetts.Representatives Dylan Fernandes and Josh Cutler recently introduced a bill that would give tax credits to businesses in the state that sign up for a shorter workweek pilot program and report on how the pilot is going over the course of two years.Both representatives discussed their proposal on Tuesday as supporters testified before the state Labor and Workforce Development at the State House.“We’d have two years of data to look at and really dig into and see what are the kinds of questions that different businesses would have,” said Cutler.“The five day work week is a human construct and we think it needs updating,” said Fernandes.Supporters of a four-day workweek say the idea would help reduce burnout in the workplace.In Cambridge, one local nonprofit has already tried out such a change. Alan Palm of Better Future Project told lawmakers the four-day workweek “has allowed us to boost the quali...