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George Harrison's long-lasting impact on southern Illinois

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:23 GMT

BENTON, Ill. - Nearly six decades have passed since The Beatles first stepped foot in America, but one of their own enjoyed a sneak peek of the states months before his close comrades. That included a brief, yet monumental trip to southern Illinois. In 1963, The Beatles released their first two studio albums and several chart-topping singles to critical acclaim, and it was only a matter of time until they ventured full force to the United States. The Beatles agreed to a small break in September in which all four band members planned to travel, recharge, and learn more about life away from their England roots. Lead guitarist George Harrison ended up in southern Illinois for several days. Archives from BeatlesBible.com note that he flew into New York and caught a connecting flight to St. Louis before a roughly hour-and-a-half car ride to southern Illinois. ‘On Fire’ film shooting in St. Louis links hope and baseball At the time, Harrison's sister, Louise, had recently moved to Bent...

AP Sources: United Auto Workers and Stellantis reach tentative contract that follows model Ford set

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:23 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Jeep maker Stellantis has reached a tentative contract agreement with the United Auto Workers union that follows a template set earlier this week by Ford, two people with knowledge of the negotiations said Saturday.The deal, which must still be ratified by members, leaves only General Motors without a contract with the union. The agreement could end a six-week strike by more than 14,000 workers at Stellantis assembly plants in Michigan and Ohio, and at parts warehouses across the nation.Like workers at Ford, the strikers at Stellantis are expected to take down their picket lines and begin returning to work in the coming days, before 43,000 union members vote.The people, who asked not to be identified because they are not authorized to speak publicly about the talks, said most of the main points of the deal at Ford will carry over to Stellantis.The Ford pact includes 25% in general wage increases over the next 4 1/2 years for top assembly plant workers, with 11% coming...

U.S. 6 closed from Golden to Idaho Springs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:23 GMT

Update 4:40 p.m.: U.S. 6 is closed from Golden to Idaho Springs due to a crash.US 6 CLOSED IDAHO SPRINGS to GOLDEN pic.twitter.com/FkBs0ZodeJ— CSP Golden (@csp_golden) October 28, 2023The road closure starts at the U.S. 6 and Colorado 119 junction.Colorado 119 was also closed but has reopened.Update 3:40 p.m.: The westbound lanes of Interstate 70 have reopened just east of Vail Pass Summit after being closed for over an hour, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.Related ArticlesTransportation | Colorado snow totals for Oct. 28, 2023 Transportation | Denver weather: 6 to 12 inches of snow possible across metro area as winter storm hits Transportation | Denver to open additional overnight shelters during upcoming frigid weekend Transportation | Denver’s weekend snowfall could exceed 4 inches; winter storm warning issued for mountains Transportation | Denver weather: How much snow ...

Nearly 100 flights canceled at DIA as heavy snow falls

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:23 GMT

Hundreds of flights in and out of Denver International Airport are delayed and dozens are canceled as a large winter storm hits the Denver metro area.As of 4:45 p.m., 687 flights were delayed, and 81 flights were canceled; departing flights make up the majority of delays and cancellations, according to the flight tracking site FlightAware.Regional airline SkyWest has most of the cancellations with 60 flights canceled. United Airlines has 10 canceled flights.United and Southwest airlines have most of the delayed flights; United has 206 and Southwest has 251.The Denver metro area could see up to 12 inches of snow by Sunday during the first winter storm of the season.Related ArticlesTransportation | Dense fog causes delays at DIA as visibility drops to a quarter mile Transportation | Colorado congressional delegation members send letter to TSA calling for improved wait times at DIA Transportation | 13 indicted for allegedly stealing cars from ...

Aide to L.A. City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez resigns over Holocaust jokes involving Amy Schumer 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:23 GMT

A high-level aide to Los Angeles City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez has resigned from his post after it emerged that he made Holocaust jokes about comedian Amy Schumer on social media. Councilmember Soto-Martinez posted to X, formerly Twitter, late Friday night in response to his aide’s insensitive remarks, saying that they were “disturbing and reprehensible.” Although Soto-Martinez did not specifically name the aide that resigned in his statement, multiple sources report that the aide in question is Josh Androsky, and a post from former House of Foreign Affairs Committee member Sia Kordestani shows the alleged exchange between Androsky (@ShutUpAndrosky) and an account called TrueAnon (@TrueAnonPod).  LAPD YouTube channel suspended for posting violent content In the thread, Androsky replies in agreement to the initial post likening Amy Schumer to a Nazi concentration camp and then later appears to make disparaging comments about her weight. “I called [the c...

Protestors delay kickoff of USC vs. Cal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:23 GMT

The start of Saturday’s Pac-12 matchup between the University of Southern California and UC Berkeley was briefly delayed due to a pre-game demonstration. Footage posted to social media shows the group of about 15 people – presumably students – sitting at midfield of Memorial Stadium in Berkeley. According to Sports Illustrated, the group ran onto the field shortly after the coin toss and remained seated at midfield as security guards and police surrounded them without making any moves. Parents outraged after video shows son being hazed in high school locker room The demonstrators were seated on the field for about 12 minutes before being led off in handcuffs, Sports Illustrated said, all while players on both teams watched curiously and continued their warmups. It is unknown what they were protesting about, but according to college sports analysis company On3, the demonstration may have been in response to UC Berkeley suspending a professor for reportedly stalking a...

Cal-USC football game delayed by protest calling for reinstatement of UC Berkeley professor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:23 GMT

BERKELEY — The football game between USC and UC Berkeley on Saturday began with a protest, one that was met with confusion from the public and arrests of those involved.Before the game’s scheduled 1 p.m. kickoff, a group of students sat down in the center of the Cal Bears’ Memorial Stadium field, with thousands in the stands for the start of the game. The football players waited on the sidelines while 15 people — all dressed in white t-shirts that read “JUSTICE 4 IVONNE” — locked arms, showing support for a professor currently on paid administrative leave.The protest ended when police escorted the students from the field, after a delay to the start of the game by about 15 minutes. Jessica Perry, a public information officer with the Berkeley Police Department, said there were “numerous arrests” made, but referred calls for additional information to UC Police, who were not immediately available for comment.It was the latest in a series of protests supporting Ivonne ...

Joe Thornton announces his retirement from the NHL

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:23 GMT

SAN JOSE — Joe Thornton, after a 24-year career in the NHL which included a Hart Trophy as the league’s most valuable player, officially announced his retirement on Saturday.Thornton, 44, made the announcement on the San Jose Sharks’ account on X, formerly known as Twitter, while wearing a hat, no shirt, and his trademark beard.“Judging by how many people keep asking me, I guess I have to tell you, I’m officially retired from the NHL,” Thornton said as he walked outside. “I thought you guys would have figured it out sooner, but you kept asking. So here I am retiring.“I have so much love for the game of hockey and for countless numbers of people who helped this kid’s dream become a reality. And if you’re looking for me, you know where to find me. I’ll be at the rink. Peace and love.”Please check back for updates to this developing story.   

Emeryville: Dedication of newest open space at Huchiun Park honors city’s past and future

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:23 GMT

The confluence of Emeryville’s industrial past and vision for a sustainable, equitable future merged Saturday with the history of the land the city sits on at the opening of a new green space: Huchiun Park.Located at 4311 Hubbard Street — on the opposite side of the train tracks of the bustling Bay Street shopping complex — the land was once home to the largest sacred Shellmound burial in the Bay Area. It was built into the Oakland Trotting Park racetrack in 1871; that track was later demolished to make way for a Sherwin-Williams paint emulsion factory, which ceased operations in 2006.Hundreds of people from Emeryville and the neighboring community gathered at the city’s Harvest Festival on Saturday afternoon, celebrating the full-circle moment for a property that has officially been remediated, redeveloped and returned to the community.The grassy, 2-acre park is surrounded by more than 500 housing units on three sides, and features a kids play area, basketball court, community gard...

Oakland PD investigating Franklin Street shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:59:23 GMT

(KRON) – The Oakland Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1100 block of Franklin Street on Oct. 28 around 2:15 a.m.  Father mourns son killed in Oakley house party shooting According to police, officers located a victim who sustained a gunshot wound(s) at the scene. Paramedic personnel transported the victim to an area hospital. The victim is listed in stable condition. This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPD Felony Assault Unit at (510)-238-3426.