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Letters: Book bans in Colorado? Don’t tread on reading rights

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:58 GMT

Don’t tread on my reading rightsRe: “Douglas County: Library board to consider banning four LGBTQ+ books,” Aug. 23 news storyIt seems to me that if a parent doesn’t want their child to be reading a certain book, then that parent has a right to forbid it. But it does not necessarily follow that that book should be forbidden to everyone else. That parent has no right to forbid access to that book to everyone elseA library should be an open market of ideas; a person can select those that interest them and ignore the rest. Just because you reject a book (idea), don’t try to tell me I can’t have access to it. You’re just trying to force your point of view onto me.We are Americans. We don’t ban or burn books. The Nazis did.Robert F. Ward, Highlands RanchIt is a sad day when someone thinks reading a book will damage a child psychologically. I doubt reading a children’s book about a drag queen is, as Aaron Wood wrote, “a cruel means of hardeni...

Combat jet crashes near Marine air base in San Diego

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:58 GMT

A military jet crashed near a San Diego base and a search-and-rescue operation was underway, the U.S. Marine Corps said in a statement early Friday.The F/A-18 went down at 11:54 p.m. Thursday in the vicinity of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, a base press release said.“The crash site is on government property east of the air station and there are no indications of damage to property on the ground,” the statement said. Miramar is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of downtown San Diego.An F/A-18F Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower March 27, 2007, in the Persian Gulf. (Photo by Travis Alston/U.S. Navy via Getty Images)The aircraft was not part of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing headquartered at Miramar but was operating out of the air station, the statement said.The F/A-18 is a multirole combat aircraft flown by the Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy and several other nations.Marine Capt. Michael Scaccia, Miramar's director...

Man Dead, Woman Hospitalized after Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on 39th Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:58 GMT

Man Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Accident near Southern AvenuePHOENIX, AZ (August 25, 2023) – Sunday evening, one man was killed and a woman was hurt in a hit-and-run pedestrian crash on 39th Avenue.The incident occurred around 11:00 p.m., near Southern Avenue on August 13th.Per reports, the driver of a vehicle struck a man and a woman in the area, leaving them with life-threatening injuries.Upon impact, the involved driver fled the scene without rendering aid or contacting authorities.Paramedics arrived and transported the man and woman to a nearby hospital where the man later succumbed to his injuries. Although, police have not yet released his identity.Following preliminary duties, officers believe the suspect vehicle may be a Dodge Journey 2009-2020 or Chrysler Pacifica 2004-2008. However, an active investigation into the fatal pedestrian crash on 39th Avenue is still currently underway.Any witnesses are encouraged to call the MCSO at 602-876-TIPS (8477) or 602-876-1011 an...

Rider Hospitalized after Motorcycle-SUV Collision on San Pasqual Road [San Diego, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:58 GMT

Motorcycle Crash in San Diego Left 26-Year-Old Man HospitalizedSAN DIEGO, CA (August 25, 2023) – Tuesday afternoon, a motorcycle-suv collision on San Pasqual Road left a rider with serious injuries.Police responded to the crash around 1:55 p.m. at the 13900 block of San Pasqual Road.Based on the initial investigation, a northbound BMW S1000 motorcycle crossed over the southbound lanes. There, the rider collided head-on with a southbound Toyota RAV4 driven by a 46-year-old. The impact of the crash ejected the rider from his motorcycle.Emergency responders arrived shortly after and transported the 26-year-old male motorcyclist to a local hospital with serious injuries to internal organs.The department’s Traffic Division is asking anyone with additional information about the San Pasqual Road collision to contact them at 858-495-7800.Motorcyclists rarely escape injury when an accident occurs. It is important to never underestimate the bike’s speed when you’re riding a motorc...

Rider Dies in Motorcycle Accident on Loop 202 [Tempe, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:58 GMT

Motorcyclist Pronounced Dead after Fatal Crash near McClintock DriveTEMPE, AZ (August 25, 2023) – Early Monday morning, one rider was fatally struck in a motorcycle accident on Loop 202.Authorities responded to the scene just after 5:00 a.m., near McClintock Drive in August 21st.Per reports, a vehicle was disabled in the HOV lane. A motorcyclist was unable to stop in time and struck the vehicle. The impact of the crash ejected the rider from the motorcycle onto the road.The driver of a passing car then struck the downed rider. Medical personnel arrived and pronounced the rider dead at the scene. Although, police have not yet released his identity.Emergency crews arrived and closed off the westbound lanes of the freeway during cleanup and preliminary duties before it was later reopened around 9:00 a.m.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...

Man Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Accident on Highway 49 [Auburn, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:58 GMT

41-Year-Old Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near Palm AvenueAUBURN, CA (August 25, 2023) – Tuesday evening, one man was fatally struck in a pedestrian accident on Highway 49.Authorities responded to the scene around 8:20 p.m., near Elm Avenue. First responders arrived to the scene shortly after.Per reports, a man was attempting to cross the road outside of a marked crosswalk. There, the driver of a passing vehicle struck the male pedestrian.Due to the impact of the collision, medics pronounced the 41-year-old man dead at the scene. Although, police have not yet released his identity.Meanwhile, the driver of the involved vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Following preliminary duties, officers do not believe the driver was impaired.Anyone with additional information about the fatal Highway 49 pedestrian accident is encouraged to contact Auburn Officials immediately. Once available, further details will be provided.In this ...

Man convicted of murdering mother of 6 at California motel in 2017

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:58 GMT

A 35-year-old man was convicted this week of murder, but acquitted of other charges in the slaying of a woman at a North Long Beach motel six years ago, authorities said.Long Beach Superior Court jurors needed less than a day Wednesday, Aug. 23, before finding Terry Moore guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of 29-year-old Lanette Washington at the Luxury Inn on April 21, 2017, according to court records and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.The jury found Moore not guilty of pandering, the DA’s office said.Moore was scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 19.Family members said Washington, of Long Beach, was the mother of six children. She was found on the ground of a third-floor room at the motel with multiple gunshot wounds just before 10 a.m., according to police and a coroner’s report.Washington died at a hospital, police said.The hotel sits along Long Beach Boulevard just north of the 710 Freeway.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | In ...

Mailbag: Desperation, thy names are Stanford and Cal; an ACC power play(?); Pac-12 had no Luck and more

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:58 GMT

Given the quantity of questions this week and the unresolved future of the Pac-12’s remaining schools, the Hotline will publish a two-part mailbag, with the second installment scheduled for Saturday. Send questions to [email protected] and include ‘mailbag’ in the subject line. Or hit me on Twitter: @WilnerHotline.Please note: Some questions have been edited for clarity and brevity.The ACC’s proposed payments for Cal and Stanford don’t seem that much higher than what they’d earn in the Mountain West or American. And travel would be worse. So why are Cal and Stanford pushing for the ACC? — @ebrohinhoBecause they are desperate to remain in a power conference — so desperate that they have offered major concessions to appease the four ACC schools in opposition to expansion.Essentially, the Cardinal and Bears are on hands and knees, shamelessly begging for an escape hatch from an awful situation that they themselves created.The subpar states of their foo...

Attorney claims officers fired from behind in Martinez fatal police shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:58 GMT

A man shot to death last week by Martinez police outside a marijuana dispensary was hit in the back of the head as he was driving away, and his wounded brother won’t face any charges in connection to the incident that brought police to the scene, the family’s attorney said Thursday.The Aug. 18 shooting outside the Velvet cannabis dispensary on Sunrise Drive killed 20-year-old Tahmon Wilson, of San Francisco, and wounded his 22-year-old brother.Family attorney Adante Pointer in a statement Thursday night identified that man as Tommy Wilson, Jr. and reiterated his call for police-worn body-camera video recordings to be released immediately. Pointer also said police had “no reasonable or lawful explanation” for firing their guns, because both men were in a car that was leaving the scene and did not pose a threat.Martinez police Chief Andrew White in statements last week said that four officers had fired their weapons. All of them were placed on paid administrati...

How Warriors assistant coach DeMarco led Bahamas one step closer to first Olympic berth in huge upset

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:58 GMT

The NBA offseason offers players time to hone their craft, but they aren’t the only ones working.Warriors assistant coach Chris DeMarco has spent his last five offseasons serving as the head coach of the Bahamian men’s national team, which earned a historic road win over Argentina last weekend, its second win over the tournament hosts in five days.With Buddy Hield and Eric Gordon providing lethal scoring threats and Deandre Ayton manning the paint, the Bahamas surprised at the Olympic Pre-Qualifiers in South America, winning the tournament.The small island nation of roughly 400,000 has had little success on the international stage. But this time around, the Bahamas stunned Argentina, the fourth-best team in the world, with a fourth-quarter rally to earn a spot in its first-ever Olympic qualifiers. The Bahamas’ win also shut Argentina out of the Summer Games for the first time since 2000.It wasn’t until the team was hugging one another and celebrating that DeM...