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Questions linger about horse deaths in Kentucky with Preakness up next

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:57:59 GMT

By STEPHEN WHYNO (AP Sports Writer)Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey and his wife, Alison, have been fielding messages from friends outside horse racing about the spate of deaths at Churchill Downs leading up to and on Kentucky Derby day.“They’re texting, ‘What’s going on?’” McGaughey said. “They don’t want to hear that (is happening), so that’s something we’re going to have to address.”The Derby was the second most-watched sporting event of 2023 behind only the Super Bowl. Those viewers heard about the deaths of seven horses in 10 days at the track before watching Mage win the race. He’s heading to Maryland to run in the Preakness Stakes with the chance to win the Triple Crown. But the recent fatalities in Kentucky have created lingering questions for the sport and even for the trainers confident in their horses set to run May 20 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.“You’re not going to be perfect ...

Here's what it looks like at the U.S.-Mexico border as Title 42 expires

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:57:59 GMT

From the Rio Grande Valley in Texas to San Diego and Tijuana, many migrants gathered along some sections of the U.S.-Mexico border questioned when or whether they would cross into the United States to seek asylum once pandemic-related restrictions known as Title 42 ended.Some migrants who had traveled from Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru and Central America feared it could be harder for them to stay on U.S. soil with the restrictions lifted.Here are some of the stories from along the 1,950-mile (3,140-kilometer) international boundary:___ Aylin Guevara, 45, hurried her steps as she walked through the scorching desert of Ciudad Juarez toward the border.She was accompanied by her two children, ages 16 and 5, and her husband. The family fled their coastal city in Colombia after receiving death threats and hoped to seek refuge in the U.S.After spending the previous night in a hotel, they were eager to get to the border — “to get in and go with the help of God and baby Jesus,” Guevara...

Video: Several Santa Clarita Valley businesses burglarized

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:57:59 GMT

Several Santa Clarita Valley businesses were broken into overnight earlier this week, leaving owners with shattered storefronts and ransacked restaurants.Waffle Love along Newhall Ranch Road in Santa Clarita was broken into around 3 a.m. Thursday.Video shared by the business shows the burglar in a hoodie running in and running out in a matter of minutes. He got away with a cash register and a safe.Owner Boyd Bell said despite the fact that only petty cash was taken, the incident affects his restaurant because they have to close to clean up and deal with insurance.He said it’s “disheartening” to see mom-and pop-shops get hit.“It stinks. We have so many challenges being a small business owner in California as it is,” Bell said.Meanwhile, other businesses in the same area were also broken into that morning.Two masked suspects stole a cash register drawer at adjacent Kluckin Chicken, and a cash register drawer was found outside Poki Tomik after a break-in there.Nearby Pizza Di Marco and...

Six California cities where lower-budget home buyers can purchase a home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:57:59 GMT

Prospective buyers in California may have trouble landing their forever homes in cities like Los Angeles or San Francisco due to expensive home prices.For those who still want to live near the big cities and have a little flexibility on location, a new study from Go Banking Rates reveals which California neighborhoods are cheaper alternatives to those famous, yet expensive, areas. Here are the most expensive zip codes in California: Atherton (94027) Typical home value in 2023: $7.36 millionBeverly Hills (90210) : Typical home value in 2023: $5.11 millionLos Altos Hills (94022): Typical home value in 2023: $4.26 millionSanta Monica (90402) : Typical home value in 2023: $4.17 millionMontecito (93108) : Typical home value in 2023: $3.94 millionRancho Santa Fe (92067) : Typical home value in 2023: $3.9 millionNewport Beach (92657): Typical home value in 2023: $3.86 millionHere are cheaper neighborhoods alternatives for home buyers: Santa Clarita: Average home price $753,130Agoura Hills...

The best Star Wars movies and characters ranked

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:57:59 GMT

The force is still strong – with the old Star Wars movies.An unscientific Facebook survey of more than 600 Star Wars fans on May the Fourth found the original Star Wars trilogy is still the favorite.Fans were asked to weigh in on the 11 major theatrical releases. “Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back” landed at number one, edging out “Episode VI: Return of the Jedi” by just three votes. “Episode IV: A New Hope,” the first film in the franchise, ranked third.The prequels and sequels didn’t fare well, and only 18 people voted for 2018’s “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” which landed at the bottom of the list (and bombed at the box office).An unofficial Facebook survey of more than 600 Star Wars fans on May the 4th found the original Star Wars trilogy is still the favorite. (KTLA)Fans were also asked to vote for their favorite Star Wars live-action series and favorite characters.Of the Disney+ live-action series, “The Mandalorian” was a runaway #1, leaving “Andor,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” a...

Interview with Renowned Baker and Bread Ahead Founder, Matthew Jones, on Expanding Business to Los Angeles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:57:59 GMT

Renowned British baker and founder of Bread Ahead, Matthew Jones, is expanding his business empire to Los Angeles. Jones has been a pastry chef for nearly three decades and has worked in some of London’s most prestigious hotels and restaurants. He founded Bread Ahead in 2013, which has since become an iconic bakery in England known for its handcrafted bread, pastries, and desserts. Bread Ahead has multiple locations across London, including a baking school where visitors can learn from Jones himself.What sets Bread Ahead apart is their commitment to quality and tradition. Jones uses simple, natural ingredients and avoids shortcuts or artificial flavors. All baked goods are made by hand with a focus on technique and attention to detail. Jones has been recognized for his innovation and creativity in the industry, incorporating intelligent flavors into his products and creating his signature blend of coffee, served alongside his pastries at Bread Ahead.Bread Ahead’s doughnu...

Breaking Stereotypes: The Journey of Cinematographer Jonathan Zhao

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:57:59 GMT

Jonathan Zhao sees the world through a unique lens, one that is shaped by his upbringing and love for his craft. As a cinematographer, Zhao’s passion for storytelling is evident in his work, which has earned him recognition and praise amongst his peers. Growing up in a traditional Chinese immigrant household with no connections to anyone in the film industry, Zhao never imagined a future career in the arts. However, his love for filmmaking was so strong that he was able to break through barriers, using his skills to bring stories to life and immerse audiences in new worlds.In middle school and high school, Zhao discovered his love for shooting and creating short films. Although he had no prior knowledge of filmmaking, he participated in local British Columbia Film Festivals, such as Zoom Festival and British Columbia Student Film Festival. Surprisingly, he and his team were nominated and won top awards in Cinematography and Overall Film every year until he entered university. ...

Lori Vallow Daybell found guilty of murdering her children

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:57:59 GMT

By Ashley R. Williams, Konstantin Toropin and Steve Almasy | CNNA jury has found Lori Vallow Daybell guilty on all counts of killing her two children and conspiring in the murder of her husband’s ex-wife.Vallow Daybell, who pleaded not guilty, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and three counts of conspiracy in the 2019 deaths of her children 17-year-old Tylee Ryan and 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow, as well as Tammy Daybell, the former wife of her husband Chad Daybell.She is facing life in prison when sentenced.A jury of seven men and five women began deliberating Thursday afternoon and reached a unanimous guilty verdict Friday afternoon.Vallow Daybell showed no visible reaction as the verdicts were read.She will be transferred from Ada County to Fremont County for further proceedings and sentencing. Judge Steven Boyce said sentencing will occur in about three months.As the jurors were excused, a cross-armed Vallow Daybell stood, briefly spoke to he...

Jamie Foxx played pickleball yesterday, has been out of ‘the hospital for weeks,’ daughter says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:57:59 GMT

Jamie Foxx’s daughter is “sad” that the media has “run wild” with stories suggesting that her 55-year-old movie star father suffered a debilitating medical crisis that is still keeping him in the hospital.So, Corinne Foxx took to Instagram Story Friday to claim that he’s been “out of the hospital for weeks, recuperating” and is even doing so well in his recovery that he “was playing pickle ball yesterday!” Corinne Foxx’s post was a clapback to a recent report that said the Foxx family was “preparing for the worst.”Corinne Foxx again said nothing about the nature of her father’s condition or the medical complication that led to his hospitalization on April 11. She announced on Instagram on April 12 that her Oscar-winning father had “experienced a medical complication” the day before while he was in Atlanta filming the Netflix movie, “Back in Action,” which also stars Cameron Di...

Editorial: Irrational Oakland teachers strike continues harming kids

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:57:59 GMT

As the Oakland school teachers’ strike enters its second week, the walkout has reached a point of irrationality, and the damage to the children continues to mount.This is what happens when union activists sit on both sides of the bargaining table and serve as the state arbiters of the legality of public-employee strikes.With the deck stacked, parents who care about the fiscal solvency of the financially beleaguered district and ensuring a solid education for their children don’t stand a chance.The teachers walked out on May 4, just three weeks before the end of classroom instruction for the school year. The strike, the teachers’ third in five years, has left students, already emotionally and academically scarred by the pandemic, waiting at home while the grown-ups battle in the media and at the bargaining table.In calling the strike, the Oakland Education Association bypassed the legally required procedures for first declaring an impasse and bringing in a mediator to try to resolve ...