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Thursday, February 27, 2025 12:13AM Apple said it will fix an iPhone dictation glitch that suggests replacing the word “racist” and some words with the “r” consonant with “Trump.” Apple is fixing a bug within the dictation feature on some iPhones that briefly suggests the word “Trump” when a word with an “r” consonant is spoken, including “racist.” The company is responding to the controversy after some iPhone owners posted videos on social media this week to detail how the glitch works. When users activated the dictation feature and said the word “racist,” the word “Trump” appears in the text window before quickly being replaced by the correct word, according to various videos posted online. “We are aware of an issue with the speech recognition model that powers Dictation and we are rolling out a fix today,” Apple said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Wednesday. The company said that the speech recognition models that power the voice-to-text feature might show words with some phonetic overlap. It also said that other words that have an “r” consonant were also erroneously triggering the

Thursday, February 27, 2025 12:12AM Thousands of University of California physician assistants, optometrists, and other health care and custodial workers went on strike Wednesday. SAN FRANCISCO — Tens of thousands of University of California physician assistants, optometrists, and other health care and custodial workers went on strike Wednesday over alleged unfair labor practices and staffing shortages. The strikes by two unions representing nearly 60,000 health care and service workers are separate and come after the unions and 10-campus university system failed to reach a new contract. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299, or AFSCME Local 3299, and the University Professional Technical Employees (UPTE)-CWA Local 9119, or UPTE, also went on strike in November alleging unfair bargaining tactics, which the university system denied. AFSCME Local 3299 represents about 37,000 employees, including respiratory therapists, pharmacy techs, mental health workers, custodians and gardeners. It said the strike comes weeks after it filed new charges with the state’s Public Employment Relations Board over what it says are unfair labor practices by the university. “Instead of addressing the decline in real wages that has fueled

SANGER, Calif. (KFSN) — One of the two teenagers hit by a vehicle in Sanger Tuesday night has died from their injuries. Sanger police say around 7:20 p.m., a vehicle hit a 17-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl as they were crossing the road at Bethel and Almond avenues. Both were taken to a local hospital, where the boy died of his injuries. Mayor Frank Gonzalez says this hits close to home for the community. “It was basically a gut punch, you know something like this happened almost a year ago and it just made me relive that moment of just feeling of sorrow,” said Mayor Gonzalez. Last March, 10-year-old Jameson Doyle also died in Sanger after being hit by a car just down the road from this crash. Acting police chief Jason Boust says in Tuesday’s crash, the driver didn’t see the teenagers and it’s unclear if they were using the crosswalk. He adds that this is a reminder for everyone to be vigilant. “No matter what your age is you have to look both ways, you have to use your ears, you have

LOS ANGELES — You won’t want to miss all the pre-show action on the red carpet, the 97th Academy Awards ceremony, and all the post-show excitement. Here’s how to and where to watch the 2025 Oscars. When are the Oscars? The 97th Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Watch the Robin Roberts “20/20” Oscars Special Edition On Friday, Feb. 28 on ABC at 8/7c as “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts hosted a special filled with surprises from the stars and sit-down interviews with Oscar nominees, including Cynthia Erivo, nominated in the Best Actress category for her role as Elphaba in the feature film “Wicked” and actor Jesse Eisenberg nominated in the Original Screenplay category for “A Real Pain” co-starring Best Supporting Actor nominee Kieran Culkin. Roberts shared a rare behind-the-scenes look at the gravity-defying dresses worn by the stars of “Wicked” with Paul Tazewell who is nominated for Best Costume Design. Additional interviews included Oscar-nominated directors Coralie Fargeat of “The Substance” and James Mangold of “A Complete Unknown.” The special also put a spotlight

In 2024, three horses were euthanized during their time at the Big Fresno Fair for injuries and illness. Thursday, February 27, 2025 7:21AM The Big Fresno Fair has announced live horse racing will not be a part of this year’s fair. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The Big Fresno Fair has announced live horse racing will not be a part of this year’s fair. Officials made the announcement Wednesday afternoon citing industry changes and other longstanding challenges as the reason for postponing the races this year. Other reasons included uncertainty about the availability of horses, increased financial risk, and lack of a racing management collective for Northern California Fairs. The California Authority of Racing Fairs voted unanimously at the end of January to not seek a Summer race meet application. A fair spokesperson wasn’t available for an interview but in a statement, the CEO, Christine Estrada, wrote: “This tough decision was made with careful consideration for the long-term economic health of The Big Fresno Fair…” It goes on to say “We remain committed to exploring all options in an ever-evolving industry situation..” Estrada says the fair

Deebo Samuel’s time as a 49er is over. Nothing is official yet, but the fate is unavoidable. Before March 22 — and likely before NFL free agency opens on March 12 — the Niners will cut Samuel with a post-June 1 designation. The deal will save the Niners a few more bucks compared to a more traditional cut. But Samuel won’t be able to save face between now and then. Credit where it’s due: the 49ers and Samuel are trying to manage this exit with some class. That makes this saga a whole lot more palatable than the one that led up to him signing his mega-contract with the 49ers back in 2022. Still, this is an undignified end to the San Francisco career of a truly great player. If only that “great” status applied to last year. The Niners would have been well-served to cut Samuel on their own volition following a season where the receiver caught only 51 of 81 targets and rushed for a paltry 3.2 yards per carry, with a public complaint about not getting the ball sprinkled in for good

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Jordan Hicks bulked up over the winter in hopes of maintaining his strength – and velocity – as he enters his second season as a mainstay in the Giants’ rotation. Hicks came out firing in his Cactus League debut Wednesday, reaching triple digits multiple times in a 35-pitch outing in the Giants’ 4-4 tie against the Chicago Cubs at Scottsdale Stadium. “This feels like home,” Hicks said. “I’m still earning a spot every day but I feel like I’m part of the rotation and… just want to go out there and have fun.” The San Francisco Giants Jordan Hicks signs autographs during a FanFest event at Napa Yard, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Napa, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) Before joining the Giants last season as a free agent, the 28-year-old Hicks had pitched almost exclusively as a reliever with the St. Louis Cardinals. Hicks uses a sinker as his primary pitch. In 2023, as a reliever, he averaged 100.1 mph on that pitch. In 2024, the sinker dropped to an average of 94.5 mph across a career-high 109.2 innings. From

The 49ers took a precipitous dip in terms of performance in 2024 but there wasn’t much slippage in terms of how the organization is viewed by its players. The NFLPA released its report cards Wednesday for each team in which 1,695 players evaluate the overall working conditions and their daily experience at team facilities, with the 49ers ranking eighth overall (down from sixth a year ago) and receiving “A” grades in six of 11 categories and “B” grades in the other five. Players were only allowed to vote for teams for which they are under contract. How the 49ers fared Head coach: A. Most of the roster (97 percent) judged coach Kyle Shanahan as being efficient with their team and that Shanahan is “moderately” receptive to locker room feedback. Ownership: A-. CEO Jed York got high marks for perceived willingness to invest in facilities and that he is committed to building a competitive team with a positive culture. Food/dining area: A. Finished fourth out of 32 teams with high marks for taste, freshness of food Weight room: A-. Were complemented for the quality of weight room equipment and having

Central Valley TV Sylvan Avenue Closed for Crash Investigation News Published 1 week ago on February 25, 2025 MODESTO – A collision involving a vehicle and a bicyclist closed down Sylvan Tuesday evening. The crash happened shortly after 7:30pm at the intersection of Sylvan Avenue and Wood Sorrel Drive. The driver of a white Scion SUV remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Police say the driver and another occupant suffered minor injuries. This is the third major crash investigation involving less than 24 hours in the City of Modesto. Earlier Tuesday a Tesla collided with a tree near 4th and K Streets and caught fire, claiming the driver’s life. Late Monday night a motorist was killed on River Road when their vehicle collided with a tree. All three collisions remain under investigation. Carlos Rodriguez is an Emmy Award winning photojournalist specializing in public safety and natural disasters. His passion for local news stems from a deep commitment to his community, with a selfless mission to inform the citizens of the valley. As he worked on assignment for 19 days at the devastating Camp

Central Valley TV Fiery Crash Reported Near Downtown Modesto Uncategorized Published 5 days ago on February 25, 2025 MODESTO – A fiery crash near downtown Modesto closed several roadways Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened shortly before 12:30pm near the intersection of 4th and K Streets. Early reports indicate two vehicles were involved, with the collision causing one to catch fire. Witnesses attempted to pull a motorist out of the burning vehicle which was fully engulfed before emergency personnel arrived. The fire spread to a nearby fence but firefighters were able to stop it from spreading further. Witnesses in the area said the vehicle that crash was a Tesla, and it hit a speed bump before the collision. The vehicle was stopped on the sidewalk. The crash is under investigation. Carlos Rodriguez is an Emmy Award winning photojournalist specializing in public safety and natural disasters. His passion for local news stems from a deep commitment to his community, with a selfless mission to inform the citizens of the valley. As he worked on assignment for 19 days at the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise, California, he

Central Valley TV Fatal Crash on River Road Investigated News Published 5 days ago on February 25, 2025 MODESTO – Police are investigating the cause of a crash on River Road late Monday night that claimed the life of a motorist. At about 11:45pm emergency personnel responded to the 1000 block of River Road for a report of a vehicle collision. The crash involved a white vehicle that had struck a tree. It was the only vehicle believed to be involved in the crash. Responders found a woman driver in the vehicle who was unresponsive. She died from her injuries at the scene. Traffic officers responded to investigate the crash. Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Officer Avina at avinac@modestopd.com. Carlos Rodriguez is an Emmy Award winning photojournalist specializing in public safety and natural disasters. His passion for local news stems from a deep commitment to his community, with a selfless mission to inform the citizens of the valley. As he worked on assignment for 19 days at the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise, California, he spent most of his time

Central Valley TV Second Suspect Arrested in Homicide Case News Published 4 days ago on February 23, 2025 STOCKTON – Authorities made a second arrest in a November 2024 shooting that claimed the life of one person and injured a second. Officials said during follow up investigation, they identified 23 year old De’Andre Watts as a suspect in the homicide. He was located and arrested by a US Marshals task force Saturday in North Stockton without incident and booked into the San Joaquin County Jail. The shooting originally took place on November 18, 2024. Police officers responded to the area of East Park and California Streets for a report of a shooting. Arriving officers found two victims, age 18 and 30. They were taken to a hospital where the 30 year old victim died from his injuries. The 18 year old was treated and released. A few days later on November 26th, officers and US Marshals arrested 22 year old De’Arius Wilson. He was booked into jail on charges related to the homicide. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information related to the

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The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday for a case that could open the floodgates for reverse discrimination lawsuits. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford breaks it down.