In Brief, Sept. 25, 2024 | News | avpress.com
WEB5 days ago · In Brief, Sept. 25, 2024. 3 mins ago. 0. WORLD. Death toll in Iran coal mine explosion hits 49. TEHRAN, Iran — Iran said Tuesday it believes the remaining workers trapped by an explosion at a coal mine in the country’s east have died, bringing the death toll in one of its worst industrial disasters to at least 49.
Letters From Readers, Sept. 25, 2024 | Letters | avpress.com
WEB5 days ago · Letters From Readers, Sept. 25, 2024. In praise of two objective views. T o Judy Watson, for the letter published Sept. 6, and the person (my apologies for forgetting your name) who was published a few days before, who mentioned they would not want Donald Trump as a neighbor: Those were the best letters I have read in the Antelope …
Knights open league with win | Sports | avpress.com
WEB3 days ago · During Desert Christian’s (4-1, 1-0) four-game winning streak, it has allowed 18 total points, one touchdown each to West Shores, Vista Meridian and Milken, and it shut out Kern Resource Center last week, 49-0. In the past two games, the Knights have scored four touchdowns on defense. “This was a good, cohesive win,” Williams said.
Feds charge NYC mayor with selling influence to Turks
WEB3 days ago · AADAMS. NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams vowed to stay in office Thursday after federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment accusing him of letting Turkish officials and businesspeople buy his influence with illegal campaign contributions and lavish overseas trips. Adams, a Democrat, faces conspiracy, wire fraud and bribery …
Passenger killed when gunman hijacks bus | News | avpress.com
WEB5 days ago · Passenger killed when gunman hijacks bus. LOS ANGELES — A passenger was killed after a gunman hijacked a city bus in Los Angeles early Wednesday, leading to a slow police chase through downtown before the suspect was eventually arrested, authorities said. The armed man boarded the Metro bus with the driver and two passengers aboard …
Victim identified in Lancaster fatal mid-air plane collision
WEB5 days ago · LANCASTER — The 62-year-old man killed in the mid-air crash of two aircraft in Lancaster was identified Monday. The crash occurred about 12:50 p.m. Sunday, according to a watch commander at the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station. One of the planes came down in the area of 47th Street East and Avenue F, and the other in the area of 60th …
State will apologize for legacy of racism | News | avpress.com
WEB3 days ago · SACRAMENTO — California will formally apologize for slavery and its lingering effects on Black Americans in the state under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Thursday. The legislation was part of a package of reparations bills introduced this year that seek to offer repair for decades of policies that drove racial disparities for …
Hubbart hearing stays in Hollywood | News | avpress.com
WEB3 days ago · The state has proposed to place Hubbart at 28800 Cruthers Creek Road in Juniper Hills, south of Pearblossom. The Hollywood Courthouse has limited capacity. Only five individuals chosen by a lottery system will be allowed to attend in person. Barger sought to move the hearing to the Antelope Valley Courthouse so more people could be …
Parents must set aside some earnings for child influencers
WEB3 days ago · SACRAMENTO — Parents in California who profit from social media posts featuring their children will be required to set aside some earnings for their minor influencers under a pair of measures signed Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. California led the nation nearly 80 years ago in setting ground rules to protect child performers from financial ...
1 left to represent Kool & the Gang | Showcase | avpress.com
WEB3 days ago · 1 left to represent Kool & the Gang. Dennis D.T. Thomas (from left), George Brown, Robert Bell and Ronald Bell, of the musical group Kool & The Gang, arrive at the 2017 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Bass guitarist and co-founder Robert “Kool” Bell is the only survivor from the original lineup. Group to be inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of …