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Brockton schools superintendent opens up about district’s $14 million budget deficit as officials approve independent audit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:21 GMT

Brockton’s public schools superintendent opened up on Friday on the same day that officials voted unanimously in favor of an independent, external audit and investigation into a $14 million budget deficit impacting city schools. “I’m the leader of the school district so, obviously, you can’t overspend the budget,” Superintendent Mike Thomas said. “But I can tell you that every dime went toward supporting kids.”Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan announced the massive $14 million deficit Thursday night after a four-hour closed-door meeting with school committee members. “I am extremely dismayed, collectively we’re all dismayed by the situation and we are committed to ensuring that we will rectify the situation, appoint new leadership and move forward,” Sullivan said. Sullivan’s announcement, in turn, came a day after a spokesperson for the Brockton Public Schools said Thomas informed the school committee that he needed to take an extended medical leave.“I’m guilty of keeping too...

Two firefighters hospitalized, roof caves in at New Bedford bar during blaze

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:21 GMT

A building in New Bedford was in flames Friday morning, sending two firefighters to the hospital, officials said.Firefighters reported to the building on County Street, with Tony’s Bar and Cafe on the first floor and four residential units above, at 6:30 a.m. The roof caved in as firefighters fought the flames throughout the morning, the New Bedford Fire Department shared on Facebook.The tenants on the upper floor apartments were safely evaluated as heavy smoke filled the first and second floors, crews reported.The two firefighters were brought to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Warmer temperatures for Labor Day Weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:21 GMT

Bright blue won over the sky today! Temperatures ranged in the 70s, staying cooler on the coast. We’ll keep temperatures lower at the Cape tomorrow, while inland temperatures reach the 80s. The warmth builds for the end of the holiday weekend and holds into next week.Tomorrow, we’ll start off near 50° with bright skies. It’ll be another nice day, and slightly warmer. We’ll see increasing high clouds in the afternoon. Highs will reach the low 80s inland. It’ll be breezy later in the day, especially for Southeast Mass including Cape Cod and the Islands, where highs will be in the 70s.Overnight Saturday into Sunday, a disturbance will pass to our north. That’ll bring us increasing cloud cover but we’ll stay mainly dry. Sunday will start off a bit more mild with more cloud cover. Highs will be warmer than Saturday in the mid/upper 80s. Once again, Cape Cod will stay in the 70s with a southwest breeze.Upper 80s inland again Monday. The coast will...

Boston police seek help IDing person in connection with aggravated assault, robbery 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:21 GMT

Boston police asked for the public’s help Friday in efforts to identify a person in connection with an aggravated assault and robbery in Roxbury last month. The incident happened around 1 p.m. on Aug. 12 in the area of Allerton Street and Chesterton Street, according to police. Boston police shared photos of the suspect in the case, describing her as a female with brown hair with highlights, wearing a multicolored floral print dress and carrying a purse. Police said the woman may frequent the Atkinson Street area.Anyone with information is asked to contact Boston detectives at (617) 343-4275.Those wishing to reach out anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

Proud Boys leader Ethan Nordean gets 18 years in prison, tying for longest sentence in Jan. 6 attack

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:21 GMT

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — A one-time leader in the Proud Boys far-right extremist group has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, tying the record for the longest sentence in the attack.Ethan Nordean was “the undisputed leader on the ground on Jan 6,” said prosecutor Jason McCullough. Prosecutors had asked the judge to sentence the Seattle-area chapter president to 27 years.Nordean was one of several members convicted of spearheading an attack on the Capitol to try to prevent the peaceful transfer of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden after the 2020 presidential election. He was convicted of seditious conspiracy and other serious charges.Defense attorneys pushed back against the idea that Nordean was more responsible for the attack than others and denied that there was any plan to attack the Capitol on Jan. 6.The highest-profile Proud Boys member convicted after that monthslong tr...

Federal judge dismisses Florida lawsuit seeking to have Trump declared ineligible for presidency

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:21 GMT

A South Florida federal judge quickly dismissed a lawsuit against Donald Trump that sought to have the former president declared ineligible for another term as president.U.S. District Judge Robin L. Rosenberg ruled that plaintiff Lawrence Caplan, and two other plaintiffs he added to his original lawsuit against Trump, lacked the legal standing to bring the case.“Plaintiffs in this case similarly lack standing and, thus, this court lacks jurisdiction. Accordingly, the court exercises its discretion under the Declaratory Judgment Act, along with its obligation to examine its own jurisdiction, to dismiss this case,” she wrote in an order signed Thursday in West Palm Beach — exactly one week after Caplan filed his case.Caplan said Friday he had “only looked at her opinion very quickly,” and he needed to examine it more closely.“As far as her dismissal, I’m not surprised at all because I always thought that standing would be the preeminent issue,” Caplan said.He said he did not plan to a...

Lucas: Vivek juices up GOP

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:21 GMT

Don’t be surprised if Vivek shows up at the next GOP presidential debate wearing a Donald Trump mugshot T-shirt.If the 38-year-old surprise candidate of the year could perform Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” rap song at the Iowa State Fair, then anything is possible.It is safe to say that no other candidate running could rap as well.Vivek Ramaswamy has the political world talking, not only because of his audacity to compete against a stage full of political pros, but to do so while praising Trump, whom he considers a mentor.They all, to one degree of another, are running against Trump. Vivek seems to be running with him.And if the Milwaukee debate hosted by Fox News was intended to be a job interview to be Trump’s 2024 running mate, then Vivek scored well. With Trump a no show, Vivek was able to become his stand in and a center of attention.Trump even raved about his Vivek’s performance.If by some miracle Vivek did become president, one of the first things he would do is pardon Trump, who ...

Meg Ryan returns to rom-coms to show that ‘old people’ are ‘still romantic and sexy’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:21 GMT

Jonah Valdez | Los Angeles Times (TNS)Meg Ryan is back with her first romantic comedy in nearly 15 years.The “Sleepless in Seattle” actor is both in front of and behind the camera as the director, star and co-writer of upcoming film “What Happens Later,” which dropped its trailer Wednesday. Ryan stars opposite David Duchovny (“The X-Files,” “Californication”) and wants people to know that for people her age, the sexual tension is very much alive and well.“Sometimes there’s a question of: Will they be together? Will they not be together?” the 61-year-old star said in an interview done before the start of the SAG-AFTRA strike, according to Entertainment Weekly. “For that reason, [‘What Happens Later’] sort of evolves the rom-com genre just a little bit. It’s also about old people, and it’s still romantic and sexy.”The trailer kicks off with an awkward glance and wave between ex-partners Willa, played b...

Nexstar Media Group, parent company of FOX 5, closes acquisition of KUSI

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:21 GMT

IRVING, Texas – Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), Friday announced that it has closed its acquisition of the assets of KUSI-TV in San Diego from McKinnon Broadcasting Company and Channel 51 of San Diego. KUSI-TV is an independent television station, broadcasting more than nine hours of local news each weekday and nearly 60 hours of local news every week.“We are very excited to be bringing KUSI-TV together with KSWB-TV, Nexstar’s other owned-and-operated television station in the market,” said Scott Heath, who will serve as Vice President and General Manager for both TV stations. “Collectively, these stations will offer more local news and information programming in the market than all of the other local stations combined and provide unprecedented coverage of breaking news, weather, and sports. In addition, by working together with KUSI-TV, we will be able to provide our advertisers and marketing clients with even more opportunities to reach consumers across our combined line...

From Ali Wong to Weezer, here's a list of Labor Day weekend events in San Diego

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:28:21 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Still trying to decide how to spend your Labor Day weekend in San Diego?Aside from lazy beach sessions and park hangs, there are a variety sporting events, concerts, comedy shows and more to be enjoyed this long holiday. Here's a list of some live events happening right here at home in America's Finest City between Friday, Sept. 1 and Monday, Sept. 4: San Diego Loyal soccer club to disband after 2023 season Sporting events-- San Diego Loyal SC vs. Birmingham Legion FC: Sunday, Sept. 3 at 3 p.m.-- SDSU Aztecs vs. Idaho State: Sunday, Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m.-- San Diego Wave FC vs. Houston Dash: Sunday, Sept. 3 at 5 p.m.-- San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants: Friday, Sept. 1 at 6:40 p.m.; Saturday; Sept. 2 at 5:40 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 3 at 1:10 p.m.-- San Diego Padres vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Monday, Sept. 4 at 3:40 p.m.Concerts and music festivals-- The Offspring at North Island Credit Union Amphitheater: Friday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m.-- Marco Antonio Solis at Viej...