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Gov. Abbott signs CROWN Act into law, takes effect Sept. 1

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A bill intended to end the discrimination of hairstyles associated with race was signed into law Sunday by Gov. Greg Abbott. House Bill 567, better known as the CROWN Act, cleared its final hurdle on May 12 after it was passed by the Texas Senate 29-1. It was sent to Abbott's desk on May 16 and he made it law with his signature on Sunday. It goes into effect on Sept. 1. It passed the Texas House 143-5 on April 12.The CROWN Act is an acronym for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair, and it prohibits school districts, colleges or universities, employers or labor unions to discriminate against any protected hairstyle as part of a dress code. In the bill, protected hairstyles are "braids, locks or twists."Rep. Rhetta Bowers, the author of the bill, said it will "improve the lives of countless Texans."CROWN Act bills have been passed in 21 states including Texas and are part of a national civil rights and anti-discrimination movement started in 2019. A ca...

A year after injury, Twins infielder Royce Lewis set to return

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

It was the middle of March and Royce Lewis was planning ahead.He knew the date he was eligible to return from the 60-day injured list — May 29 — and exactly where the Twins would be — Houston.Of course he did.“I want to be back as soon as they let me,” he said in March.At the time, the idea of Lewis coming back the first day he was eligible to return seemed far-fetched, like extreme optimism coming from a player who desperately wanted to return after a second knee surgery.Now, it’s a reality.Twins manager Rocco Baldelli announced Sunday that Lewis will be activated from the injured list ahead of the series opener in Houston. Max Kepler, who has been on the IL with a hamstring strain, will also be activated and outfielders Kyle Garlick and Matt Wallner will be optioned to Triple-A.“I think this is a culmination of a lot of hard work from Royce,” Baldelli said. “I’m excited to see Royce back out on the field. He can jolt you with the enthusiasm and all of the exciting things that he c...

Keeler: Nuggets’ Jamal Murray is writing one of NBA’s greatest comeback stories. But will national media be too lazy to notice?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

These are the days you almost wish Jamal Murray would lean into the microphone and just say something really, really dumb. Dumb with feeling.Something along the lines of “The moon is made of cheese,” or “The Easter Bunny is real,” or, “I talk to squirrels and they talk back.” Just so people would pay attention.Because here’s Murray, rolling into Hollywood like a boss and a star, writing one of the best individual comeback scripts in NBA history. And Disney shrugs.Speaking of dumb with feeling, after Denver swept the Lakers out of the postseason for the first time ever, longtime basketball scribe Chris Mannix had the sheer gall to hop onto Rich Eisen’s show and say this:“Frankly, the Nuggets aren’t very interesting … People just don’t find them as interesting as some of the teams on the bottom half of the bracket. They’re just not a compelling team to talk about, to write about.”Hang on, hang on. The Nuggets aren’t (makes air quotes with fingers) “compelling?”Have you ever listened t...

Gunfire erupts at party in Moreno Valley; 4 people shot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

A search is underway for a suspect or suspects wanted in connection with a shooting at a party in Moreno Valley that sent four people to the hospital, authorities announced.  Deputies with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department responded to the Saturday night shooting, located in the 24800 block of Evening Shadow Court, just before 9 p.m. At the scene, authorities located two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were given medical aid until paramedics arrived at the scene and took both men to the hospital in unknown condition. Two additional victims arrived at a local hospital where they were also treated for gunshot wounds, according to a RCSD news release. Officials did not provide any information on the extent of the injuries the four victims suffered, nor did they say what may have led to the shooting.  Investigators from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station are continuing to look into the incident.  “Currently, we do not have any suspect in...

California state parks offering free admission to veterans and military members on Memorial Day

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

California state parks are waiving their admission fees for veterans and members of the military on Monday, May 29 – a celebration of Memorial Day in 130 parks throughout the state.“State Parks invites these brave people and their families to enjoy the beauty, peace, and rich history of their public lands,” said California State Parks Director Armando Quintero in a statement. “Thank you for sacrificing so much for your nation, for your families, and for our freedom.”Free admission will be offered to both active duty and reserve military personnel, as long as they provide a valid military ID and proof of discharge (other than dishonorable or bad conduct).The full list of participating parks is available at the California Department of Parks and Recreation website.

Motorcyclist dies after late-night crash on Hwy 4 in Pittsburg

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

(KRON) -- One motorcyclist died after a two-vehicle crash Saturday night on Highway 4 in Pittsburg, California Highway Patrol (CHP) announced on social media. The crash happened around 11:15 p.m. on the eastbound lanes west of Railroad Avenue. State Farm no longer offering home insurance in California Preliminary investigation revealed a Harley-Davidson motorcycle crashed into the rear of a Kia Optima, according to CHP. The collision caused the motorcyclist to fly off the Harley-Davidson.The motorcyclist died at the scene. They were not identified. 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%; }The driver of the Kia was not injured, CHP said. The crash is still being investigated, and CHP says if anyone has information about the collision, call 92...

Grillo birdies 2nd playoff hole at Colonial after blowing lead

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Emiliano Grillo made a 5-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole at Colonial to get his first PGA Tour victory in more than 7 1/2 years, after blowing a two-stroke lead with a double-bogey on the 72nd hole Sunday. Grillo curled in the winning putt at the 186-yard 16th hole, the same hole where he had taken the solo lead before needing a playoff. Grillo and Adam Schenk, who both finished at 8-under 272, had two-putt pars from 26 feet at No. 18 to start the playoff.It was the second PGA Tour win for Grillo, the 30-year-old from Argentina whose only other win was at the Frys.com Open in Napa in October 2015. He had four other top-10 finishes this season. He had a closing 68.Schenk, the 31-year-old Indiana native in his 171st PGA Tour event, got his second runner-up finish of the season. He’s still seeking his first victory after a 72 playing in the final group Sunday. At No. 16 in regulation, Grillo took the solo lead with a 20-foot birdie. His lead w...

Nick Fortes, Eury Pérez lead Marlins past Angels 2-0 for series sweep

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Nick Fortes homered and doubled, rookie Eury Pérez pitched five innings of two-hit ball and the Miami Marlins concluded their 10-game road trip Sunday with a 2-0 victory and a series sweep of the Los Angeles Angels.Pérez (2-1) and five Miami relievers combined on a five-hitter that ended the Angels’ majors-best streak of 94 consecutive games without a shutout loss since Aug. 21, 2022.JT Chargois allowed two hits and a walk in the ninth, but he retired Mike Trout on a game-ending popup to second with two runners in scoring position. Chargois earned his first save in 173 appearances during a major league career that began in 2016.Jean Segura had an RBI single in the sixth for the Marlins, who have won four of five. They finished 5-5 on their trip by securing their franchise’s first sweep of a three-game series with the Angels, who couldn’t score despite drawing eight walks Sunday.Patrick Sandoval (3-4) yielded eight hits and two runs over six innings...

Twins to call up Royce Lewis a year after ACL injury

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have lost eight of 10 series in May, with a lineup that’s been limping along lately with a spate of injuries and too many strikeouts.They could use a boost. Royce Lewis is on his way.Lewis will join the Twins in Houston, where they’ll start a three-game series on Monday. The first overall pick in the 2017 draft will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list and return to action exactly one year from the date of the torn ACL in his right knee that limited his major league debut to 12 games.Manager Rocco Baldelli announced the move after a 3-0 loss to Toronto on Sunday. Outfielders Kyle Garlick and Matt Wallner will be sent down to Triple-A St. Paul, where Lewis has been playing on a rehab assignment. Outfielder Max Kepler will also be reinstated from the 10-day injured list, after missing 14 games with a strained left hamstring.“This is a culmination of a lot of hard work from Royce. I’m excited to see Royce back out on the field. H...

Smoked: Olivares’ homer leads to smoking Kaufmann Stadium scoreboard

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:31 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Edward Olivares made quite the impression on Sunday.A smoking impression on the scoreboard in left field.Olivares hit a 452-foot solo homer in the eighth inning of Kansas City’s 3-2 win against Washington that damaged a scoreboard at Kaufmann Stadium.The massive drive darkened a small strip on the left side of the scoreboard, and smoke was seen coming from the area where the ball landed.The 27-year-old Olivares connected against Chad Kuhl, tying it at 2. It was his fourth homer of the season.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource