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Spain celebrates 45th anniversary of democratic constitution amidst growing concerns

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:36:18 GMT

Challenges ahead as the political landscape shiftsToday marks the 45th anniversary of the ratification of the Spanish Constitution in 1978, a significant milestone on the country's path to democracy. Sanctioned by King Juan Carlos I, the Constitution signalled the dawn of a new era for Spain, just three years after the death of General Franco.Whereas previous constitutions had been imposed upon the people of Spain by individual rulers, the 1978 Constitution was the result of intensive and protracted negotiations between the country’s major political parties. The constitution was meticulously drafted, debated, and ultimately approved by the Constituent Assembly - elected at the 1977 General Election - a process rightly celebrated as one of Spain's greatest democratic successes and a testament to the power of patriotism.The Constitution’s ratification symbolized the culmination of Spain's complex transition to democracy, codifying justice, equality, and political pluralism for the fir...

Tustin hangar doors coming down as officials work to remediate asbestos exposure

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:36:18 GMT

The hangar fire at the historic Marine Corps Air Station in Tustin is out, but the threat of asbestos remains.Consultants and mitigation teams are cleaning public rights of way and inspecting nearby homes. To report debris from the hangar fire, visit the city's website."To date, a total of 980 reports have been reported to the portal, with 704 of those inspected and 535 have been mitigated and cleared," city officials said in an update. Abatement company beginning remediation process at historic Tustin hangar  To keep potentially hazardous materials from spreading, officials are using a "controlled process" to deconstruct the hangar doors on Wednesday."Cranes will slowly lay down each section of the door to the ground" in a process that is expected to take two to two-and-a-half weeks, officials said."Noise will be mitigated through the entire process and ongoing air monitoring surveillance will continue until the hangar site has been completely remediated by the U.S. Navy," city o...

Stephaun Fair Killed in Pursuit Accident on Veterans Memorial Drive [Harris County, TX]

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:36:18 GMT

15-Year-Old Boy Pronounced Dead after Car Crash near Bammel North Houston RoadHARRIS COUNTY, TX (December 6, 2023) – Stephaun Fair died Saturday morning in a pursuit crash on Veterans Memorial Drive and Bammel North Houston Road.Police responded to the scene at approximately 12:43 a.m., after receiving multiple calls in the area.The driver of a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, initially spotted speeding near Kuykenhahl and Rankin Road, was first located by the police. When officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the driver refused to comply, leading to a pursuit. The chase concluded when the Chevrolet collided with a Toyota Camry at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Drive and Bammel North Houston Road.This collision caused the Chevy driver to lose control, resulting in a collision with a pickup truck. One of the passengers in the Chevrolet Malibu, identified as 15-year-old Stephaun Fair, lost his life at the scene. Three other occupants from the suspect’s vehicle and on...

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Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:36:18 GMT

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Even Rule 5 draft is dull for SF Giants, most other teams as MLB Winter Meetings come to a close

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:36:18 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — So dull these MLB Winter Meetings were for the Giants and most every other team, that even the Rule 5 draft came and went Wednesday without San Francisco or two-thirds of the league making a selection.As Farhan Zaidi and his team of lieutenants departed the Music City, they left town with Giants’ 40-man roster unchanged from when they arrived.Only 10 players were selected in the major-league portion of the Rule 5 draft, the fewest since 2013.Picking 13th, the Giants passed on their selection for the first time under Zaidi. Last year’s pick, Blake Sabol, was the most successful of the bunch.Related ArticlesSan Francisco Giants | Duane Kuiper, Mike Krukow come up short for induction into Baseball Hall of Fame San Francisco Giants | Why Stephen Vogt hired 2 former SF Giants coaches to his staff in Cleveland San Francisco Giants | Mum on Ohtani, SF Giants don’t hide interest in 2 other prominent free agents ...

Map: Where 6 affordable apartment complexes will be built in the South Bay

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:36:18 GMT

A vote Tuesday by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved funding for six affordable housing complexes, in San Jose, Mountain View and Palo Alto.The projects, providing 716 units, will cost $47.4 million. Of that, $36.1 million will come from Measure A — a $950 million affordable housing bond approved by voters in 2016.The county has so far allocated about $857 million of Measure A funds, with $648 million going to build 4,749 affordable homes.Find the full article here and more coverage of housing here.The map above shows the locations of the six projects.1/ 3001 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. 127 units, five stories.2/ 96 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View. 79 units, six stories.3/ 1020 Terra Bella Ave., Mountain View. 106 units, six stories.4/ 525 N. Capitol Ave., San Jose. 160 units, five stories.5/ 1371 Kooser Road, San Jose. 191 units, six stories.6/ 5885 Santa Teresa Blvd., San Jose. 49 units, three stories.Related ArticlesHousing | Down payments rise for Ba...

Taylor Swift slams Kim Kardashian for working with Kanye West to take ‘her down psychologically’

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:36:18 GMT

Even as Taylor Swift celebrates being named Time’s Person of the Year Wednesday, she seems to be in the mood to settle some old scores.In her interview with Time, Swift addressed some of her foes, saying “Trash takes itself out every single time.” According to the article, those foes include Kim Kardashian and Kardashian’s ex-husband Kanye West, as well as Swift’s former music producer Scooter Braun, an ally of West’s, who acquired the rights to Swift’s first six albums in a 2019 sale.Regarding Kardashian, Swift talked about how she still doesn’t appreciate the reality TV star for her actions in collaboration with West in 2016. That’s when Kardashian labeled Swift “a snake” and accused the singer of lying when she said she didn’t allow the rapper to write vulgar lyrics about her.(L-R) Recording Artists Taylor Swift, Jay Z and Kanye West and tv personality Kim Kardashian attend The 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards at the STAP...

Apple readies new iPads and M3 MacBook Air to combat sales slump

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:36:18 GMT

By Mark Gurman | BloombergApple Inc., seeking to reverse a decline in Mac and iPad sales, is preparing several new models and upgrades for early next year, according to people familiar with the situation.The effort includes updating the iPad Air, iPad Pro and MacBook Air, according to the people, who asked not to be identified because the products haven’t been announced. The new iPad Air will come in two sizes for the first time, and the Pro model will get OLED screens — short for organic light-emitting diode. The MacBook Air, meanwhile, will feature the speedier M3 processor.The Mac and iPad account for 15% of Apple’s revenue combined, and they’ve been particularly hard hit by a decline in consumer tech spending. The iPad slump has been compounded by a lack of new models. In fact, 2023 will be the first calendar year in the product’s history when no new versions were released.There have been Mac releases in the past year, but that market faces a broader pullback for computers follo...

Schiff, Lee, Porter receive 'triple endorsement' from influential labor group

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:36:18 GMT

(KRON/NEXSTAR) -- The influential California Labor Federation met in Oakland this week to decide on its March primary picks for statewide and national races. Endorsements were made for state Assembly, state Senate and U.S. House. However, the group declined to choose a favorite in the U.S. Senate race to fill Dianne Feinstein's former seat.Instead, the group issued a "triple endorsement" of Democratic Reps. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland), Katie Porter (D-Orange) and Adam Schiff (D-Burbank). Kevin McCarthy to depart House at end of year "With 3 pro-union candidates who have all shown they'll stand shoulder to shoulder with labor...in our biggest fights, workers can't lose," the federation said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.A representative for the federation went on to say that if two of its endorsed candidates make it into a run-off election, "it is possible that we choose one over the other at that time."The California Labor Federation is made up of more than 1,200 unions and repre...

SF Supervisors introduce resolution for sustained ceasefire in Gaza

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:36:18 GMT

(BCN) -- On Tuesday, fighting back tears as they spoke, San Francisco Supervisors Dean Preston and Hillary Ronan introduced a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza, joining the cities of Richmond and Oakland in publicly condemning the conflict. The resolution calls for a sustained ceasefire, an influx of humanitarian aid, the release of all hostages, and the condemnation of antisemitism, Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian hate. Since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas which resulted in the death of more than 1,200 Israelis, over 15,000 Palestinians have been killed and an estimated 1.7 million displaced, according to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency. OUSD teachers plan to hold pro-Palestine teach-in, district disapproves Preston stated his intentions were to add the city's voice to the chorus of international human rights organizations and humanitarian organizations, countries, cities, labor unions and city residents who are calling for an end to the violence, destruction and death ...