Albany celebrating Juneteenth with parade and festival

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:16:56 GMT

Albany celebrating Juneteenth with parade and festival ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- For Juneteenth, The African American Cultural Center of the Capital Region and other partners are celebrating Black and African American freedom and achievements with a festival Saturday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Juneteenth, which is actually on June 19th, commemorates the end of legalized slavery in the United States. It is celebrated on the anniversary of the order, issued by Major General Gordon Granger, proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas. This was two years after President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth: The story behind the federal holiday Travon Jackson, Executive Director of the African American Cultural Center of the Capital Region and lead sponsor of the South End Grocery joined NEWS10 ABC's Giuliana Bruno to discuss what this day means to the community and the details of Saturday's event.You can watch the full interview in the video player above.

LASD investigating after 8 people shot at party in Carson 

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:16:56 GMT

LASD investigating after 8 people shot at party in Carson  Authorities are investigating after eight people were shot at a house party in Carson overnight. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, a shooting occurred at the gathering, which took place in the 1500 block of Abila Street, around midnight on Saturday. Multiple victims were transported to different hospitals in unknown conditions. Witnesses told KTLA that they heard gunshots and saw two men flee the area in a car. Authorities have no information on a suspect or suspects. Much of the area remains blocked off while police conduct their investigation.This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA for updates.

Cannabidiol on Craigslist?- What Websites Don’t Sell CBD Oil?

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:16:56 GMT

Cannabidiol on Craigslist?- What Websites Don’t Sell CBD Oil? To read the original article about Which Websites Don’t Sell CBD Oil, visit Real Tested CBD.The 2018 US Farm Bill may have legalized CBD products in the USA, but many retailers refuse to add this cannabinoid to their stores. Sure, a few significant shops like CVS have opened up to some CBD products, but it’s less likely consumers will find a ton of CBD items outside of specialty stores. The same could be said about shopping for CBD oils online.While there are countless CBD e-commerce portals, few of the mega-cap online shopping sites support CBD products. If you’re searching for high-quality CBD oil online, you shouldn’t assume your favorite sites will carry hemp extract.Which Big Name Websites Don’t Allow CBD Sales?Honestly, most “household name” domains don’t permit the sale of CBD hemp products. For instance, eBay still doesn’t allow users to put hemp-derived CBD oils up for auction. Amazon also has a strict ban against selling hemp...

New downtown San Jose mural celebrates Mexican heritage

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:16:56 GMT

New downtown San Jose mural celebrates Mexican heritage It’s hard to believe there was a time when San Jose’s walls were bereft of murals. There are so many downtown now that it’s hard to keep up with them all.The newest — for now, at least — is a colorful mural celebrating Mexican heritage and San Jose at the old Valley Title building at South First and San Carlos streets. Created by Artes Luis Fernandez Luna, who was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, the mural includes images of a cactus, an eagle and a heart — all symbols commonly found in Mexican art — as well as the sun graphic used in the City of San Jose logo. It was sponsored by Adobe and the San Jose Earthquakes, which is why the team’s logo is imprinted on the heart.“This has been a tremendous experience,” Luna, who has lived in San Jose for years, said in a statement. “I focus on remembering where I’m from but at the same time appreciating and mixing with the culture of San Jose.”His artwork was originally disp...

How the Thompson twins went from the East Bay to Overtime Elite to the NBA Draft

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:16:56 GMT

How the Thompson twins went from the East Bay to Overtime Elite to the NBA Draft OAKLAND – Amen and Ausar Thompson are trailblazers: The 20-year-old twins enter NBA Draft week all but ordained to become the first players ever drafted from the Overtime Elite developmental league. Mock drafts from around the basketball world have projected the brothers from San Leandro as top-10 picks. They aren’t prodigies, though, if longtime Bishop O’Dowd coach and East Bay hoops elder statesman Lou Richie is to be believed. “I never thought they would be the No. 3 and No. 5 picks in the NBA Draft, not at 11 or 12 years old,” Richie told the Bay Area News Group on Thursday afternoon. Richie trained the twins as preteens and he raved about their work ethic, a trait he said has remained unchanged even after the two moved to Florida before high school. Because they were not considered top players as children in the Bay Area, he said the two learned how to play within a team construct. The twins are now 6-foot-7 athletes, but their background as scrappy, focused players may b...

15-year-old boy killed in gang-related shooting in Santa Rosa

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:16:56 GMT

15-year-old boy killed in gang-related shooting in Santa Rosa (KRON) – A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed Friday evening in what police believe to be a gang-related shooting in Santa Rosa. At 5:39 p.m., police responded to the report of a gunshot victim in the 2300 block of Corby Avenue. After officers arrived, they located a 15-year-old male victim laying down in the parking lot, who was unresponsive and suffering from at least one gunshot wound, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department. Pedestrian dead after hit-and-run in Oakland The victim was transported to a local hospital and later pronounced deceased. During the investigation, police learned that a group of young males were standing in the parking lot when they were shot at by an unknown suspect. The 15-year-old victim was struck by the gunfire and the suspect fled the area in a silver-colored SUV, SRPD said. Police are still investigating the motive behind the shooting but believe it to be gang-related. They believe the suspect targeted the victim because they...

Santa Clara firefighter injured during residential fire

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:16:56 GMT

Santa Clara firefighter injured during residential fire (KRON) -- A firefighter with the Santa Clara Fire Department received an injury Friday morning following a house fire. 15-year-old boy killed in gang-related shooting in Santa Rosa Fire crews responded to the home that was on fire in the Rivermark neighborhood and quickly worked to contain the fire. Santa Clara FDSanta Clara FDSanta Clara FDThe fire was eventually contained, however one firefighter sustained a minor injury as a result.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }No other homes nearby were damaged and no other injuries were reported.

Documents Link Potential Covid Patient Zero to U.S.-Funded Research in Wuhan

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:16:56 GMT

Documents Link Potential Covid Patient Zero to U.S.-Funded Research in Wuhan One of the first Wuhan researchers reportedly sickened with Covid in fall 2019, Ben Hu, was getting U.S. financial support for risky gain-of-function research on coronaviruses, according to documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request by the transparency advocacy organization White Coat Waste Project.The funding came in three grants totaling $41 million, doled out by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, or NIAID, the agency then headed by Dr. Anthony Fauci. Hu is listed as lead researcher on the grants, all of which were initiated in 2019 and ran through at least 2021. Most Read The FBI Groomed a 16-Year-Old With “Brain Development Issues” to Become a Terrorist Murtaza Hussain ...

Wembanyama, countrymen add French flair to international class of NBA draft prospects

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:16:56 GMT

Wembanyama, countrymen add French flair to international class of NBA draft prospects PARIS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama wasn’t the only young French prospect turning heads overseas.Granted, fans would have had to look much farther to find Rayan Rupert, who played for the New Zealand Breakers. He is among the international prospects expecting to hear their names called at the NBA draft on Thursday in New York. They don’t possess Wembanyama’s size and skills, but they’re confident they can make an impact.There’s a distinct French flavor in this year’s draft class. Wembanyama and Rupert are French, as is Bilal Coulibaly, Wembanyama’s teammate with Metropolitans 92.Here’s a look at some of the top international prospects other than Wembanyama:RAYAN RUPERT, NEW ZEALAND BREAKERSSTRENGTHS: Rupert is a tenacious defender with a 7-foot-2 wingspan who likens his game to Mikal Bridges of the Brooklyn Nets. Standing 6-6 without shoes, the 193-pound swingman was part of the National Basketball League’s Next Stars program and just turned 19. ...

‘It still doesn’t feel real’: Washington Spirit’s Chloe Ricketts reflects on living her soccer dreams at 16

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:16:56 GMT

‘It still doesn’t feel real’: Washington Spirit’s Chloe Ricketts reflects on living her soccer dreams at 16 Chloe Ricketts is living her dream.The 16-year-old Dexter, Michigan, native became the youngest player at the time to sign a contract in the National Women’s Soccer League when she joined the Washington Spirit in March. The fact that she plays alongside U.S. women’s national team players Trinity Rodman, Andi Sullivan and Ashley Hatch shocks her daily, she said.“Getting to be around these players every day is insane,” Ricketts said. “I wake up, and I’m like, ‘Oh, my goodness, I’m a professional soccer player.’ It still doesn’t feel real.”The midfielder spoke in her first press conference Wednesday, detailing her adjustments to becoming a professional at a young age and why she appreciates the slow approach in her development.Despite only playing nine matches in all competitions, including two starts during the Challenge Cup group stage, Rickets has slowly become a fan favorite during Spirit home matches. Her dribbling ...