‘Good riddance’: Reactions pour in after the death of OJ Simpson

The family posted about his death on social media. Thursday, April 11, 2024 6:30PM Darla Miles has the latest details. Reaction are pouring in following the death of O.J. Simpson after a battle with cancer. He was 76. Simpson’s family announced the news on his X account. Relatives said he died Wednesday. MORE | O.J. Simpson dies at age 76 after battle with cancer, family says Reactions to the death of O.J. Simpson ___ Pro Football Hall of Fame President Jim Porter “O.J. Simpson was the first player to reach a rushing mark many thought could not be attained in a 14-game season when he topped 2,000 yards. His on-field contributions will be preserved in the hall’s archives in Canton, Ohio.” – Pro Football Hall of Fame President Jim Porter, in a statement. Buffalo Bills running back O.J. Simpson (32), strides over teammates as he latches on to Joe DeLamielleurs during a football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Buffalo, N.Y. AP Photo/File ___ Attorney David Cook “He died without penance. We don’t know what he has, where it is or who is in

OJ Simpson dies at age 76 after battle with cancer, family says

LAS VEGAS — O.J. Simpson, the former football great who was accused of and ultimately acquitted of the brutal 1994 slayings of his ex-wife and her friend, has died, according to his family. He was 76. His family announced that he passed away on Wednesday after battling cancer. “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace,” a statement from his family said. In May 2023, Simpson posted a video on X, then known as Twitter, revealing that he had recently “caught cancer” and “had to do the whole chemo thing.” He added, “It looks like I beat it.” Simpson didn’t specify the nature of the cancer. Then in February 2024, a Las Vegas television station reported that Simpson, then 76, was again undergoing treatment for an unspecified cancer. Simpson himself posted a video on X that day, denying rumors that he was in hospice care, though he did not otherwise confirm or deny

Selma Unified employee arrested for ‘inappropriate interactions’ with student, district confirms

Friday, April 12, 2024 1:11AM A Selma Unified School District employee has been arrested for allegedly committing sex crimes against a female student. SELMA, Calif. (KFSN) — A Selma Unified School District employee has been arrested for allegedly committing sex crimes against a female student. Authorities say 26-year-old Selena Perez was arrested on Wednesday at Abraham Lincoln Middle School. The district’s Superintendent Ed Gomes says she was removed from campus by the school resource officer. Perez was working as a campus safety assistant for about a year and a half at the time of her arrest. She was booked into jail on four felony charges, including sexual battery, lewd and lascvious acts with a child under the age of 14 and arranging a meeting with a minor. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says bail was set at $75,000 and Perez bonded out Wednesday night. Selma Police and Selma Unified declined on camera interviews, but Superintendent Gomes released a statement that says in part, “We are fully cooperating with law enforcement while they continue to investigate. We are providing support to affected students and families.” Action

Arts District Houston celebrates 10 years with Art Car

HOUSTON, Texas — Kearin Cook has been creating art ever since she could remember. She has painted murals across the city of Houston and today she is putting together her first Art Car. “It just sounded really exciting because I’ve never painted an art car before and I just love a good challenge,” Cook said. The artist was selected to create an art car celebrating the 10th anniversary of Arts District Houston. The district encompasses portions of both the First and Sixth Wards. It has the highest concentration of working artists in Texas. Click the video above to see the full story.

Tanglewood students summon Beetlejuice with Art Car

By Bob Slovak Thursday, April 11, 2024 4:27PM Say it three times! A Beetlejuice-inspired art car is also unleashing the sandworm. Tanglewood Middle School unleashes the sandworm with Beetlejuice-inspired art car. HOUSTON, Texas — Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice – the three words to summon the mischievous ghost from the Netherworld. Houston’s Tanglewood Middle School students are using them as inspiration for their first ever art car. “Last year’s art car class came up with the idea on their own. I didn’t help them,” says Art Teacher Teresa Megahan. The movie “Beetlejuice” was released in 1988 but the Tanglewood students have seen it a number of times. Ms. Megahan says they knew what kind of design they needed, “they wanted the house in the middle, they wanted Beetlejuice on the front and they wanted the car to be a giant sandworm with the head on the back.” Building an Art car is all about learning. Tanglewood’s lesson is a good one. It’s taking things that people don’t value that turn into trash and give them value. 7th grader Blake Mobley enjoyed the experience, “it’s nice to create

Is California still the world’s 5th largest economy?

Could California lose its bragging rights as the world’s fifth-largest economy? My trusty spreadsheet found that the Golden State could fall one notch in 2024 to fast-growing India in this theoretical ranking of economic heft, as measured by Gross Domestic Product – a broad measure of business output. Let’s start by noting that California businesses produced $3.86 trillion worth of goods and services in 2023, as tracked by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis. Now, we’ll put that into a global perspective using figures from the International Monetary Fund. In 2023, only four national economies were larger than California, by GDP math – the US at $27 trillion (that’s with California included), China at $17.7 trillion, Germany at $4.4 trillion, and Japan at $4.2 trillion. But India wasn’t very far behind the Golden State in 2023 at $3.7 trillion. Then came the United Kingdom with a $3.3 trillion GDP and France at $3.1 trillion. Next, we’ll peek at the IMF’s forecasts for 2024. India’s economy is projected to produce $4.11 trillion of goods and services this year. The US GDP in estimated to be $28

As Frozen Four begins, decision looms for Sharks’ top prospect

SAN JOSE – How much respect has San Jose Sharks prospect Will Smith garnered during his outstanding freshman season at Boston College? Jack Eichel, one of the most prominent former players from BC’s fiercest rival, Boston University, supposedly thought Smith deserved to win the Hobey Baker Memorial Award as college hockey’s top men’s player – ahead of Terriers center Macklin Celebrini. “BU alum Jack Eichel told me his vote was for Will Smith for Hobey Baker,” a reporter at Thursday’s Frozen Four press conference in St. Paul, Minn. told Boston College coach Greg Brown. “What has Will meant for your team?” Brown replied, “That’s nice of Jack.” The next reporter’s question to Brown began with, “I can’t wait until the BU folks hear that Jack Eichel voted for Will Smith.” Smith, the Sharks’ fourth overall selection last year who leads all NCAA Division I players in scoring, was not selected as one of the three finalists for the award (Celebrini was one). Nevertheless, it’s been a fairytale season for Smith and his Boston College teammates, one they hope ends with a national championship. Smith, 19

Trump is about to go on trial in New York. Here’s what to expect

By Sarah D. Wire, Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, is expected to be pulled from the campaign trail for at least two months starting next week as he stands trial in New York, the first criminal prosecution of a former president in American history. Trump is accused of falsifying business records in an attempt to hide money paid to an adult film actor to prevent her from going public with claims that she and Trump had sex. It is the only one of the four felony cases Trump currently faces that has a trial date and could be the only one that is completed before election day. Jury selection begins April 15. What are the charges? The trial is over whether Trump falsified business records to cover up a $130,000 payment his lawyer Michael Cohen made in the final days of the 2016 campaign to adult film actor Stormy Daniels for her silence about a 2006 sexual encounter she says she had with Trump. He has pleaded not guilty. Trump also denies Daniels’ claim of a sexual encounter. Former U.S.

Michael Douglas has a knack for unforgettable roles — here are 7 of the best

He’s been the object of desire, played Liberace, portrayed an acting coach (Netflix’s “The Kominsky Method”) and even starred as an American president who was falling in love (1995’s “The American President,” opposite Annette Bening). Michael Douglas has a knack for playing famous people, or people who become famous (at least in Hollywood lore) after he has played them. Here are some of his most memorable characters. Inspector Steve Keller (“The Streets of San Francisco”): The long-running TV series (1972-1977) paired up a hot-shot investigator (Douglas) with a police veteran (Karl Malden) and the result was one of the better odd-couple cop series out there. Where to see it: Available to stream on Pluto TV. Adventurer Jack T. Colton (“Romancing the Stone,” “The Jewel of the Nile”): The romantic sparks do fly on screen in this 1984 comedy/drama and its 1985 sequel about a romance novelist (Kathleen Turner) trying to save a kidnapped relative with the help of an exotic bird smuggler (Douglas). The studio had zero confidence in “Stone’s” box-office chances prior to its release, and then it turned into a big hit. Where

‘Rollie Rollie’ ice cream shop in Clovis closing

The owners say a new concept will be coming soon to the building where “Rollie Rollie” is currently located. Thursday, April 11, 2024 1:31PM A unique ice cream shop in Clovis is preparing to close its doors. CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) — A unique ice cream shop in Clovis is preparing to close its doors. Rollie Rollie will officially close next Monday, April 15th. The owners made the announcement on Facebook this week, thanking customers for their support. The shop on Herndon and Fowler Avenues serves rolled ice cream and boba tea. The owners say a new concept will be coming soon to the building where “Rollie Rollie” is currently located. The ice cream shop will be open from 11 am to 9 pm every day through Monday. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.