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Canada warns LGBTQ residents of the risks of traveling to the US due to some state laws

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:23 GMT

By Jessica Xing and Paula Newton | CNNThe Canadian government is warning its LGBTQ citizens of risks they could face when traveling to the US, citing new laws in several states.“Some states have enacted laws and policies that may affect 2SLGBTQI+ persons. Check relevant state and local laws,” reads the updated advisory posted on Tuesday.“2SLGBTQI+” is the acronym used by the Canadian government, with the “2S” referring to Two-Spirit, according to the government’s glossary of terminology.RELATED: California conservative groups promote anti-trans bills as state AG sues school district over anti-trans policy“Since the beginning of 2023, certain states in the U.S. have passed laws banning drag shows and restricting the transgender community from access to gender affirming care and from participation in sporting events,” Global Affairs Canada said in a statement to CNN.Neither the statement nor the travel advisory single out specific states or laws.The updated travel advice comes after U...

Former NBA star Kevin Johnson to open a soul food kitchen in Oakland

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:23 GMT

Kevin Johnson, the former NBA player and mayor of Sacramento, is planning to expand his soul food empire to Oakland.Called Fixins Oakland, the full-service restaurant is scheduled to open next spring near Lake Merritt. There are other Fixins Soul Kitchens in Sacramento, Los Angeles and Tulsa, and an upcoming one in Denver. Johnson will formally announce the new location on Sept. 6 at a private event in Oakland, with city mayor Sheng Thao and Fredrika Newton, widow of the Black Panther Party’s Huey P. Newton, in attendance.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Boichik Bagels forecasts October opening for first South Bay shop Restaurants, Food and Drink | Habit Burger Grill comes to new Hayward apartment village Restaurants, Food and Drink | Celebrity chef Chris Cosentino comes to West Marin Restaurants, Food and Drink | Bungalow on Rose opens in a quiet Danville spot Restaurants, Food and Drink | ...

Rare Sunday game will get San Jose State back on CBS for first time in 41 years

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:23 GMT

SAN JOSE — The last time San Jose State appeared on a nationally-televised regular season game on CBS, the No. 1 song in America was “Abracadabra” by the Steve Miller Band and the highest grossing movie was “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.”The Spartans play No. 18 Oregon State on Sunday in their first nationally televised regular season game on CBS since 1982.“It’s our first time being on CBS national in 41 years, so it’s obviously very important for our program and for the visibility for our brand,” said SJSU athletic director Jeff Konya. “We’re all super excited to be featured in a TV window that has no other football going on.”A worker puts finishing touches on the balcony in this view of the football field from the new San Jose State University Spartans Athletics Center soccer lounge in San Jose, Calif., on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)The 12:30 game against Oregon State is the second in a CBS...

Where to find EV charging prices: Roadshow

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:23 GMT

Q: It’s very easy to find the price of charging (which varies considerably). The very helpful PlugShare app gives locations, types of chargers, and cost for stations.Pam Sherwood, Palo AltoA: A Roadshow reader, Lou, is considering an EV and wondered how drivers know the price before charging vehicles.Q: Everything Lou needs to know about the price of charging an EV is on an app. There are several charging networks: ChargePoint, EVgo, PowerFlex, Chargeway. Choose one that works for you and where you would normally charge/travel, although most of these networks cooperate with each other by charging roaming rates.Charging the EV at home is always your best bet, although there are some free commercial stations. Charging an EV in California is expensive, like everything else. Typical commercial charge station off-peak rates are 45 cents/kilowatt-hour (kWh) or higher now. In Florida where I am regularly on business, I always rent electric and pay 30 cents/kWh at FPL, a network well-placed...

De La Salle’s 2001 team named best high school team ever by ESPN

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:23 GMT

For Maurice Jones-Drew, there was one topic throughout his NFL career that could always get teammates riled up and ready to argue:Which high school was better, mine or yours?Jones-Drew was always arguing on behalf of his De La Salle teams, particularly the 2001 one. Now, at least one major national outlet has agreed with him.ESPN’s Bill Connelly, a renowned college football analyst and historian, released his ranking of the top 50 high school football teams of all-time last Friday.And taking the No. 1 spot? Those 2001 Spartans that Jones-Drew (then known as Maurice Drew) shined for.“It’s awesome to hear that,” said Jones-Drew, who averaged almost 12 yards a carry and tallied 26 touchdowns as a junior for the 2001 team. “In the rich history of high school football in our country, to be ranked No. 1, it’s pretty awesome. It’s definitely something to be proud of, to be a part of it.”De La Salle’s Maurice Drew, #21, blows past Antioch’s defense and scores in the 2nd quarter ...

New cities in the East Bay? Alameda County report considers incorporation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:23 GMT

Alameda County is one of the densest, most urban regions in the country, but recent research has indicated that county services are failing many people living in unincorporated areas. As residents seek solutions, a new report has rekindled a longstanding debate over reorganizing local government in the East Bay.The issue at its core? Whether or not to create new cities.The report puts hard numbers on the financial feasibility of creating new municipalities, long a controversial topic. Although there have been discussions about turning the urban unincorporated areas of Alameda County into cities for decades, the report by the Alameda County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) provides some framework behind how it could be achieved.Rachel Jones, the commission’s executive officer, said the feasibility study was produced after inquiries from residents in the unincorporated communities about what incorporation would look like. Although the agency produced the report solely f...

Labor Day weekend affecting Bay Area travelers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:23 GMT

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (KRON) -- Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer and with that comes heavy traffic for many Bay Area travelers.The Federal Aviation Administration predicts this weekend to be the third busiest travel weekend of the year with AAA saying travel is up by 4 percent compared to last year. If you plan on hitting the roads, the worst time to travel on Thursday will be from noon to 8 p.m. and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday. On Saturday, expect heavy traffic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with normal traffic on Sunday.Monday, however, will see traffic return from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.When it comes to fueling up, AAA says California's average gas price is $5.29 per gallon, which is almost $1.50 higher than the national average.Here are the average gas prices across the Bay Area, according to AAA:Napa County: $5.42Marin County: $5.40Sonoma County: $5.38San Mateo County: $5.38San Francisco: $5.34Alameda County: $5.30Contra Costa County: $5.27Santa Clara County: $5.26Solano...

Vigil being held for beloved SF store clerk

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:23 GMT

(KRON) -- A vigil will be held Thursday night for a beloved San Francisco store clerk after he was killed following a robbery at a store he worked at in the Richmond District.Last week, Yohannes Tewolde, 60, was assaulted with a baseball bat during a robbery at around 9:31 p.m. He was taken to a local hospital with significant injuries where he later died on Tuesday.The community is urging anyone who knew Tewolde to attend the event. The vigil will be held at 9 p.m. in front of the Richmond Market on the corner of 41st Avenue and Balboa Street. “He worked 7 days a week and always shared his warm smile with customers,” the GoFundMe page for Tewolde and his family states. Deputies nab 2 suspects in attempted bank robbery in San Lorenzo, hit-and-run of minor No arrests have been made. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has asked for the public to come forward if they have any information. This incident is currently being investigated by SFPD’s Night Investigations Unit and Crime Scene ...

No. 5 LSU vs. No. 8 Florida State highlights SEC’s schedule in Week 1; Gators head to No. 14 Utah

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:23 GMT

Things to watch in Week 1 in the Southeastern Conference:GAME OF THE WEEKNo. 5 LSU at No. 8 Florida State in the country’s only opening matchup featuring top 10 teams. While two-time defending national champion Georgia starts with UT Martin and Alabama hosts Middle Tennessee, the defending SEC West champions get the chance for a marquee win — the kind that can help teams land a spot in the College Football Playoff — against the Seminoles on Sunday night. The Tigers feature experience on offense led by quarterback Jayden Daniels, who is third among active players with 43 career starts behind center. Daniels has had 15 games where he’s rushed and thrown for a TD. The Tigers are 6-0 when he’s done it. Florida State has steadily risen under fourth-year head coach Mike Norvell. The Seminoles, like their great teams of the past, have strength on the defensive line with Jared Verse, who had nine sacks among his 17 tackles for loss. SECOND BEST MATCHUPTennessee will try to...

Borussia Dortmund hopes Germany forward Niclas Füllkrug can rejuvenate its flagging attack

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:23 GMT

BERLIN (AP) — Borussia Dortmund’s early season difficulties have prompted the club to go for Germany forward Niclas Füllkrug to get the team on track again.German media reported Thursday that Dortmund had already reached an agreement with the player for a three-year contract and was negotiating a fee with his current club, Werder Bremen. Bremen was hoping for about 20 million euros ($22 million), but the clubs had reportedly agreed to a deal worth 15 million ($16.4 million).If the transfer goes through on time, Füllkrug could make his Dortmund debut against promoted Heidenheim on Friday.The 30-year-old Füllkrug is a late bloomer. He has still played more games in the second division (135) than he has in the Bundesliga (128). He only made his Germany debut last year, and was one of the few positives in another lackluster World Cup for the national team. He scored two goals as the team was knocked out in the group stage. Altogether he has seven goals in nine appearances for the nation...