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New California law triggers surge of lawsuits by alleged victims of prison sexual assault

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:12:59 GMT

A California law allowing victims of sexual assault by law enforcement officers more time to seek redress in the courts against their assailants has prompted a spate of lawsuits across the state.One Beverly Hills law firm has filed 135 suits totaling 147 plaintiffs in San Bernardino, Sacramento and Madera counties since the law took effect on Jan. 1. 2022, and expects to file at least 100 more cases on behalf of former prisoners at the California Institution for Women in Chino, the California Central Women’s Facility in Chowchilla, and the Folsom Women’s Facility.AB 1455An aerial view of California Institution for Women in Chino, San Bernardino County. (Courtesy of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation) The lawsuits were prompted by Assembly Bill 1455, authored by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, D-Oakland, and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in October 2021.AB 1455 gives victims of sexual assault by police and correctional officers two options: One is to sue in ci...

‘It went up so fast’: Rescuer describes deadly boat fire, explosion at California marina

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:12:59 GMT

A deadly explosion and fire on a pleasure boat at a refueling dock in Long Beach left the vessel engulfed in flames within seconds, a retired Coast Guard crew member who took part in rescue efforts said Sunday.Two women were killed and two men and a woman were injured. As the investigation into what went wrong continued, Long Beach resident Cory Valdes described his efforts to assist in the aftermath of the Saturday afternoon explosion.Valdes — retired from the Coast Guard and often at the marina — said he was on his friend’s small boat as he watched the 35-foot powerboat at the Alamitos Bay fueling dock suddenly explode into flames.“It went up so fast — you are talking ten, fifteen seconds and it was fully engulfed,” Valdes said. “I just knew we had to go over there and help.”“It was so loud, it shook us,” he said.One man was quickly able to get off the boat and onto the dock, Valdes recalled, while a second man was able to move onto the back of the powerboat and jump into the wate...

3 killed when two firefighting helicopters collide, one crashes in Southern California

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:12:59 GMT

A firefighting helicopter crashed in Cabazon on Sunday evening after a midair collision with another helicopter fighting the same fire, killing all three crew members aboard, authorities said. The other helicopter managed to land safely.Those killed aboard what was described as a Bell helicopter in an observation and coordination role were a Cal Fire division chief, a Cal Fire captain and a contract pilot, said Cal Fire Southern Region Chief David Fulcher. He and other fire personnel wore black tape over their badges during a midnight news conference as they mourned the department’s loss.A Sikorsky S-64 helicopter, better known as a “Skycrane,” with two aboard was able to land safely following the collision, Fulcher said. Skycranes typically drop water or retardant.“While engaged in the firefight, two helicopters collided,” he said. “Tragically, all three members perished” who were aboard the helicopter that crashed.#BREAKING: A firefighting helicopter was involved in a mid-air coll...

Erik Karlsson trade fallout: On San Jose’s suspect return, filling the void, and how the prospects are affected

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:12:59 GMT

San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier was put in a tough spot, but he showed patience when it came to trading superstar defenseman Erik Karlsson.Karlsson, who wanted to play for a win-now team instead of the rebuilding Sharks, was shipped to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday in a multi-player, three-team trade that took months to complete.Coming back to the Sharks are forwards Mike Hoffman and Mikael Granlund and defenseman Jan Rutta, players who give the Sharks some added depth. In the case of Hoffman, who is entering the last year of his contract, the Sharks now have another possible chip to play with when next season’s trade deadline starts to approach.“There were a few times maybe where we were starting to make progress (on a trade), something would happen and we’d take a step back and not be able to do it,” Grier said of the exhausting ordeal. “But I think it was necessary to have a little bit of patience and get a deal that we’re pretty happy with.”While the NHL pla...

3 dead after charter bus crash on interstate in Pennsylvania, state police say

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:12:59 GMT

LOWER PAXTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — 3 dead after charter bus crash on interstate in Pennsylvania, state police say.Source

Tyson: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:12:59 GMT

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) — SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) — Tyson Foods Inc. (TSN) on Monday reported a loss of $417 million in its fiscal third quarter.The Springdale, Arkansas-based company said it had a loss of $1.18 per share. Earnings, adjusted for asset impairment costs and restructuring costs, were 15 cents per share.The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 34 cents per share.The meat producer posted revenue of $13.14 billion in the period.Tyson expects full-year revenue in the range of $53 billion to $54 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TSN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TSNSource

Danaos: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:12:59 GMT

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Danaos Corp. (DAC) on Monday reported net income of $147 million in its second quarter.The Athens, Greece-based company said it had profit of $7.32 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $7.14 per share.The shipping company posted revenue of $241.5 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on DAC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/DACSource

Lunes de eliminación en Los 50. Mira quiénes están sentenciados

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:12:59 GMT

Este lunes hay eliminación en Los 50. Los sentenciados son Daniela, Isa, Sebastián y “Suavecito”. El pasado jueves, la ronda de eliminados contó con Salvador Zerboni, Jessica Coch y Adriano Zendejas, quienes dijeron adiós a la competencia. El grupo de famosos se redujo a 30. Zerboni, Coch y Zendejas se unieron a la lista de eliminados junto a Ojaní Noa, Gianmarco Onestini, Isabella Sierra, Anahí Izali, Thali García, Nicky Chávez, Alan Slim, Aneudy Lara, Asaf Torres, Ceci Ponce, Fernando Noriega, Yuliana Peniche, Jessica Stonem, Juan Vidal, Samira Jalil y Julieta Grajales.No te pierdas Los 50 por Telemundo. “Estoy cansado”: Zerboni se despide y abandona la hacienda de Los 50 Le llegó la venganza: Suavecito se desquita y le hace broma a Rey Grupero Source

Nationals Notebook: Spoiler Season never smelled so good

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:12:59 GMT

Washington Nationals' Lane Thomas hits an RBI double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)(AP/Aaron Doster) Washington Nationals' Lane Thomas hits an RBI double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)(AP/Aaron Doster) This wasn’t supposed to happen.The Washington Nationals, after trading Jeimer Candelario before the Aug. 1 deadline, were supposed to crumble after losing arguably their best glove and bat of 2023, especially in the face of NL Central contenders Milwaukee and Cincinnati.But instead of wilting as they have ...

Genie Energy: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:12:59 GMT

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Genie Energy Ltd. (GNE) on Monday reported earnings of $15.2 million in its second quarter.The Newark, New Jersey-based company said it had net income of 57 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted to account for discontinued operations, came to 45 cents per share.The provider of oil and gas energy services posted revenue of $93.5 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GNE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GNESource