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UC schools admit record number of California applicants; Latino students lead the pack

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:32 GMT

The University of California system announced Tuesday that it had admitted a record number of California applicants for the upcoming fall 2023 semester, with Latinos students leading the pack.About 37.6% of students admitted to UC colleges this year are Latino, a slight increase from last year, when 37.3% of first-year students were Latino. Latino students were once again the largest ethnic group among incoming California freshmen, according to the report. California grad student commutes to class by plane to save on rent Overall this year, the UC system welcomes its largest class of underrepresented students. Aside from Latino students, about 34.2% are Asian-American students, 5.5% are Black students and about 1% are American Indians from California.American Indian representation on UC college campuses grew overall, increasing by 11.6% since 2022, according to the report.In total, the number of first-year students admitted from underrepresented groups increased by 1,494 students,...

Woman fatally shot after fight in Pasadena

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:32 GMT

A shooting in Pasadena left a woman dead Tuesday morning.A fight at about 1:11 a.m., and when officers arrived at the 2000 block of North Fair Oaks Avenue, they found a woman in her 30s suffering from a gunshot wound, according to the Pasadena Police Department.The melee had gotten physical before the fatal shot was fired, according to Lt. Cuellar.The woman was taken to a local hospital in critical condition, and she later died there. The relationship between the woman and her alleged shooter, a man in his 50s, has not been released, but Cuellar said this is not a case of domestic violence.The alleged shooter is in custody, and a homicide investigation is ongoing.Nancy Fontan and Sofia Pop Perez contributed to this report.

Redwood City: Caltrain strikes, kills person near Whipple Avenue

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:32 GMT

REDWOOD CITY — A Caltrain hit and killed a person near Whipple Avenue just after noon on Tuesday in Redwood City, according to the commuter rail line.The incident occurred at 12:30 p.m., when a person was struck by a southbound train carrying about 75 passengers. No other injuries were reported.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Caltrain fatally strikes person in San Francisco Crashes and Disasters | Letters: COVID closures | Population stabilization | Caltrain to Hollister | Hawkish Biden | Age and honesty | Demonstrable lie Crashes and Disasters | Silicon Valley mayors will be stomping grapes at Italian Family Festa Crashes and Disasters | Taylor Swift fans flocked to local transit after Friday’s curfew-defying Eras Tour show at Levi’s Stadium Crashes and Disasters | Want to see the future of Bay Area transportation? You’re in luck. According to a Caltrain spokesperson, the train...

As storm looms, South Korea evacuates thousands of Scouts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:32 GMT

By Kim Tong-Hyung | Associated PressSEOUL, South Korea — Carrying huge backpacks and water bottles, tens of thousands of Scouts began arriving at university dormitories, government and corporate training centers, and hotels around Seoul and other inland cities on Tuesday as the South Korean government evacuated the World Scout Jamboree ahead of a tropical storm.The South Korean government had scrambled to keep the 12-day gathering of Scouts going in the face of struggles with heat, hygiene and land use controversies, as thousands of British and American Scouts departed over the weekend.It wasn’t until Monday afternoon that officials announced the decision to abandon the coastal campsite in Saemangeum, a huge area reclaimed from the sea in the southwestern county of Buan, after forecasters raised alarms that Tropical Storm Khanun was heading toward the Korean Peninsula.As of Tuesday evening, Khanun was passing through waters 60 kilometers (36 miles) south of Japan’s Yakus...

Top 5 Bitcoin IRA Platforms – August 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:32 GMT

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49ers QB Roll Call: Darnold throws first interception of training camp

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:32 GMT

SANTA CLARA — The 49ers practiced for 1 1/2 hours Tuesday before they take an afternoon flight to Las Vegas, where they’ll resume practicing Thursday and Friday at the Raiders facility before Sunday’s preseason opener.Here’s how the quarterbacks — and the rest of the team — looked:BROCK PURDYAfter opening with four completions, Purdy’s next five throws went incomplete, including a drop by rookie tight end Cameron Latu, who also dropped one of Trey Lance’s throws. Purdy completed 9-of-16 passes, and he took all first-team reps (23) behind the starting line, which included left tackle Trent Williams but not left guard Aaron Banks, who was cleared from a concussion and took part in offensive-only drills. Jon Feliciano filling in Banks’ spot.Purdy’s best pass was a 25-yard liner over the middle to Brandon Aiyuk, but the next pass took that same flight path with minimal arc, resulting in a Fred Warner breakup against tight end C...

Caltrain hits, kills person in Redwood City

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:32 GMT

(BCN) -- A person was struck and killed Tuesday afternoon by a train passing through Redwood City, Caltrain officials said. Southbound Caltrain No. 116 struck the person at 12:30 p.m. near Whipple Avenue. Home Depot guard shoots suspected shoplifter in San Carlos The train stopped with about 75 people on board and no one else reported any injuries. The collision is the eighth fatal one this year for Caltrain. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Man arrested in sexual assault of 10-year-old in Napa County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:32 GMT

(KRON) -- A man was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old child early Tuesday morning, according to the Napa County Sheriff's Office. Home Depot guard shoots suspected shoplifter in San Carlos Antonio Botella Verdin, 66, was arrested on suspicion of sexual intercourse or sodomy of a child age 10 or younger and oral copulation or sexual penetration of a child 10 years or younger. Verdin was booked into jail, and he is being held without bail. Anyone with more information on this case is asked to reach out to the sheriff's office at 707-253-6031.

Bike share stations open in Golden Gate Park ahead of Outside Lands weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:32 GMT

(BCN) -- Eight Bay Wheels bike share stations are now available for use in Golden Gate Park ahead of the Outside Lands music festival this weekend, San Francisco City Hall announced Monday. Bay Wheels opened four Classic Docked and four Virtual Corral bike share stations at key locations around the park on Monday, while another four stations will become available in the coming weeks, city officials said. Altogether, the five classic bike share stations and seven virtual stations stretch from east of the Conservatory of Flowers to the westernmost edge of the park near Ocean Beach. Their installation is expected to further ease congestion and create new biking capacity in Golden Gate Park, according to City Hall. IKEA opening on Market Street in SF this month The new stations are also expected to increase access to popular destinations like the de Young Museum, California Academy of Sciences and the Gardens of Golden Gate Park, while encouraging biking among parkgoers. The Of...

Julen Lopetegui out as manager of Wolverhampton days before start of Premier League season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:32 GMT

WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Julen Lopetegui left his position as Wolverhampton manager on Tuesday after nine months in charge and less than a week before the start of the Premier League season.The former Spain and Real Madrid coach was reportedly unhappy with the club’s financial situation.Wolves and Lopetegui “have reached an agreement to part ways,” the club said in a statement.Lopetegui took charge in November with the team in last place in the league and guided Wolves comfortably to safety and a 13th-place finish.Wolverhampton is reportedly set to hire Gary O’Neil, who departed Bournemouth during the offseason, as a replacement.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource