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Colorado Rapids part ways with striker Diego Rubio, making him a free agent

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:42:52 GMT

The Colorado Rapids have begun their offseason makeover.First, the team announced Thursday afternoon that captain Jack Price did not have his option for the 2024 season renewed. Then, an hour later, the club disclosed it did not intend to re-sign Chilean striker Diego Rubio, clearing the way for him to enter MLS free agency.Neither announcement came as a surprise after both players revealed on social media over the weekend that they were not returning in 2024.Rubio, 30, joined Colorado five seasons ago and made 114 appearances and 97 starts, notching 38 goals and 26 assists. He departs as the club leader in game-winning goals (14), and sits at No. 4 in MLS goals scored and sixth in assists. His best season came in 2022 when he set the single-season club record for most goal contributions with 23 and tied the single-season goal mark with 16.“We’re thankful to Diego for everything he contributed to the club during his five seasons in Burgundy and wish him all the best as he move...

Colorado Rapids decline team captain Jack Price’s contract option for 2024; return to England likely

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:42:52 GMT

The Colorado Rapids issued a heartfelt goodbye to a pillar of the club on Thursday.The team formally announced it declined midfielder and team captain Jack Price’s contract option for the 2024 MLS season. The decision makes Price a free agent, with a return to his roots in the English Football League probable.On Thursday, team president Pádraig Smith issued a statement calling Price the “heartbeat of our team.”“We’re incredibly grateful to Jack for everything he brought to our club over the last six years,” Smith said. “He was a selfless leader both on and off the pitch, quickly becoming the heartbeat of our team and a vital contributor to the success we saw during his time here. We wish him nothing but the best as he enters the next chapter of his career.”Price, 30, announced on social media Sunday, the day after the regular season ended, that he will not be returning. Price has dealt with significant injuries in the last two seasons and ra...

Millions of fruit flies will be dropped on Los Angeles

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:42:52 GMT

It’s fly vs. fly in the skies over Los Angeles.Earlier this month, the California Department of Food and Agriculture quarantined 69 square miles of metro L.A. after invasive and destructive Mediterranean fruit flies were found at a home in Leimert Park.Now, officials are planning to use small planes to drop millions of the insects in an effort to eradicate them, SFGATE reports.So how does it work? In short, through birth control.Mediterranean fruit fly (California Department of Food and Agriculture)Jay Van Rein, a spokesperson for the CDFA, told SFGATE that officials plan to drop approximately 250,000 sterile male fruit flies per square mile in the quarantine area every week for six months, or perhaps longer.The quarantine radius includes parts of downtown and South L.A., Hyde Park, Baldwin Hills, Culver City, Inglewood, Pico-Robertson and Mid-Wilshire.Those who live within the zone are urged not to transport any fruits or vegetables from their property and to double-bag them i...

Retail theft suspect arrested with stolen merch, guns, cash police say

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:42:52 GMT

A man accused of stealing from Nordstrom stores in Los Angeles and businesses on El Paseo in Palm Desert was arrested Sunday and faces 11 felony charges, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Nickolas Mallory, 25, was arrested at a Los Angeles home by officers, including some from the LAPD Organized Retail Crime Task Force, police said in a news release.In addition to the thefts from Nordstrom stores and El Paseo businesses, Mallory was "also responsible for multiple Felony crimes in the Los Angeles Area and Riverside County resulting in a loss in excess of $100,000 in merchandise," police said.Police said they found stolen property, as well as evidence linking Mallory to the thefts, including two guns — one of which was modified to be fully automatic — two high-capacity magazines, ammunition and more than $2,000 cash.He was initially booked on a robbery charge, but the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office charged him with 11 felonies: two counts of robbery, three ...

Radio host Larry Elder ends presidential campaign, endorses Trump

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:42:52 GMT

Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder announced Thursday that he was ending his 2024 Republican campaign for president and endorsing former President Donald Trump.Elder, who sought to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom in a failed 2021 recall effort, said in a statement that he had made the “difficult decision” to end his bid and throw his support behind Trump. Trump's leadership, he said, was “instrumental in advancing conservative America-first principles and policies that have benefited our great nation.”He said now was the time to unite behind Trump to beat President Joe Biden. He also said he hoped his campaign had shined a light on the issues important to him, including fatherlessness, fighting crime and opposition to the idea that the U.S. is a racist country.Elder is the fourth major candidate to drop out of the race, following Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, former Texas congressman Will Hurd and businessman Perry Johnson.He announced his long-shot campaign in Ap...

Best Credit Cards For Young Professionals

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:42:52 GMT

There’s something about a credit card that makes us feel quite grown up, likely because many of us grew up watching our parents use a credit card or two. And for a good reason, credit cards, when used judiciously can be a nifty financial instrument. It can help you make big purchases without dipping into your savings or breaking your investments. It can also serve as a safety cushion during emergencies.Apart from this, cardholders can also access exclusive rewards, offers and deals. Some cards also come with complimentary memberships and lounge access, which can help elevate your lives.It’s a shiny and swanky card with a number of exciting perks that comes with your name engraved on it, what’s not to love?Gone are the days when there were only a few credit cards in the markets for all types of users. Credit card issuers have now understood that customers have all sorts of different needs and wants. So, they have taken great efforts to design credit cards to suit these unique require...

Creating Opportunities For At-Risk Youth: Rapper Pras Michel’s Role As A Positive Role Model

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:42:52 GMT

Rapper Pras Michel has emerged as a powerful force in creating opportunities for at-risk youth, using his influence and dedication to inspire hope and positive change. Through his involvement with the Los Angeles Naval Academy, Michel has become a beacon of light for young individuals facing adversities. As a renowned artist and philanthropist, Michel understands the transformative power of music and mentorship.He recognizes that at-risk youth often lack positive role models who can guide them towards a brighter future. With this understanding, he has taken it upon himself to fill this void by becoming actively involved in their lives. Michel’s commitment goes beyond just financial contributions; he invests his time and energy into mentoring these young individuals. By sharing his own personal experiences of overcoming obstacles, he instills hope within them and encourages them to pursue their dreams despite challenging circumstances.Moreover, through collaborative efforts wit...

Six Hospitalized after Multi-Vehicle Crash on North Ed Carey Drive [Harlingen, TX]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:42:52 GMT

Three-Vehicle Collision on Glasscock Avenue Left One Driver, Five Students HospitalizedHARLINGEN, TX (October 26, 2023) – Tuesday afternoon, a multi-vehicle crash on North Ed Carey Drive left six people hospitalized.The accident happened around 4 p.m. on October 3rd, near the intersection of Glasscock Avenue and Ed Carey Drive.According to reports, a Ford Mustang in the middle lane changed lanes and crashed with a TDPS patrol unit, leading the police car to collide with an IDEA school bus that was stopped at a stop signal.Additionally, both directions of the roadway were temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties but have since been reopened to the public.Further investigations are still underway. The identity of all parties involved has not been released by police at this time. Anyone with further information is asked to contact local authorities.One small driving mistake can lead to multi-vehicle accidents. Always anticipate what other drivers might do...

Michael Leo Gonzalez Killed in Fuel-Truck Rollover Crash on Main Drain Road [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:42:52 GMT

24-Year-Old Passenger Pronounced Dead after Semi-Truck Accident near 7th Standard RoadBAKERSFIELD, CA (October 26, 2023) – Michael Leo Gonzalez lost his life Sunday afternoon, in a fuel-truck crash on Main Drain Road. Officers arrived at the scene at approximately 3:00 p.m. on October 1st, responding to the incident that took place in the southbound lanes, just north of 7th Standard Road.According to initial reports, the fatal accident occurred when the 19-year-old driver of a 2014 International Pro Star fuel-truck, traveling southward, lost control of the vehicle. The truck subsequently overturned, resulting in the death of the 24-year-old passenger, Michael Leo Gonzalez.Emergency crews worked diligently to extricate the 19-year-old driver from the wreckage and then airlifted them to a nearby hospital for further medical attention. As of now, the authorities have not disclosed the driver’s identity.A thorough investigation is currently underway to determine further circ...

Letters: Tiny homes | Sticking to guns | Conservation threatened | U.S. interests | Muddy waters | No argument

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:42:52 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Homeless plan mustmove past tiny homesRe: “San Jose declares homeless emergency” (Page B1, Oct. 26).It is relieving to see that the homelessness crisis is finally being treated and recognized as a top priority. Tiny homes are being built at a faster paste, which is incredible news.Although these tiny homes are a big step toward lowering the number of those unhoused, I believe affordable housing would be a better option. Affordable housing would be more effective as a long-term solution, rather than tiny homes, which only allow individuals to stay for about six months to a year.I believe that attention should be brought to what is causing such high rates of unhoused people, and address those factors. Although it is great to see that a portion of the 6,266 unhoused will be sheltered within a year, more needs to be done.Leslie Gonzalez LemusSan JoseDemocrats were rightto stick to speaker gunsRe:...