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“Like many other projects in Riverside, this book was Jane Block’s idea.” These are the opening words from Inlandia’s latest publication, “Riverside Women Creating Change.” Several years in the making, this new groundbreaking book includes oral interview transcripts of women in the city of Riverside, women who’ve worked hard to lift each other up, to build equity, support initiatives, and strengthen community. I’ve written about this project before. Finally, after four years, it’s here. In the time it’s taken to produce the book, some of the women have gone to join the ancestors: Ofelia Valdez-Yeager, Jennifer Vaughn-Blakely, Nancy Takano. There’s no time like the present to get things done. Jane Block herself just celebrated her 95th birthday. “Riverside Women Creating Change” is the Inlandia Institute’s latest publication. (Courtesy of Inlandia Institute) “Dead bodies hadn’t been all that common at Boy Scout Camp Matulia, so Harry Vincent quickly became the focus of scuttlebutt.” This is the opening gambit of “Scouts’ Honor” by Carlos Cortés, a debut novelist at the tender age of 90. Carlos may be best known as professor emeritus of history at UC Riverside

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Maggie Smith, “Harry Potter” and “Downton Abbey” actress, has died at 89

Actress Maggie Smith of Harry Potter, Downton Abbey dies at 89 Actress Maggie Smith of Harry Potter, Downton Abbey dies at 89 00:26 British actress Dame Maggie Smith, known for her prolific career in roles like Professor McGonagall in the “Harry Potter” series and Violet Crawley in “Downton Abbey,” has died, her family confirmed to CBS News. She was 89. Smith passed away peacefully in the hospital early Friday morning, her sons Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens said in a statement via publicist Clair Dobbs. “An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother,” the statement said. Maggie Smith at the BFI London Film Festival on Oct. 13, 2015 in London, England. John Phillips/Getty Images for BFI Margaret Natalie Smith, who was frequently rated the preeminent British actress of a generation that included Vanessa Redgrave and Judi Dench, was born in Ilford, Essex on Dec. 28, 1934. When she was 4 years old, her family moved to Oxford, where Smith began

Israel’s Netanyahu, at UN, says he came to refute lies he heard there this week from other leaders

NEW YORK — His leadership strained by conflicts on two fronts, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told world leaders at the United Nations on Friday that his nation will “continue degrading Hezbollah” until it achieves its goals along the Lebanon border, further dimming hopes for an internationally backed cease-fire to halt the spiral into an all-out regional war. He said his government would no longer tolerate daily rocket fire from the area. “Israel has every right to remove this threat and return our citizens to their home safely. And that’s exactly what we’re doing … we’ll continue degrading Hezbollah until all our objectives are met,” Netanyahu said. “Just imagine if terrorists turned El Paso and San Diego into ghost towns … How long would the American government tolerate that?” he said, shaking his fist in emphasis. “Yet Israel has been tolerating this intolerable situation for almost a year. Well, I’ve come here today to say: Enough is enough.” Netanyahu, armed with visual aids as he has been in the past, defended his nation’s response to the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas on Israel that

At Le Botaniste, plants are the flavorful stars of the plate

Friday, September 27, 2024 2:31PM New York’s Le Botaniste is a restaurant that specializes in plant-based food but promises doesn’t skimp on flavor. SOHO, Manhattan — New York’s Le Botaniste is a restaurant that specializes in plant-based food but promises doesn’t skimp on flavor. Le Botaniste started in Belgium before its five locations opened in New York City. “My wife and I decided to take a whole career change 12 years ago and started from scratch here in New York. This is where I met Alain, the founder of this place, my partner, who really created that idea of the vegetable side of it and I grew into it,” said co-founder Laurent Francois said. “Alain is the creative genius behind the concept. He’s been traveling all around the world for his other baby which is called Le Pain Quotidian. He was ‘missing vegetables when I am traveling.’ Vegetables are always the side dish and I really want to do something vegetable-focused, because it’s not just good for you, it’s good for the planet,” he added. Their goal is to provide different taste palates.

Roads closed as CHP investigates traffic collision in Tulare County

CUTLER, Calif. (KFSN) — The California Highway Patrol has a Tulare County intersection closed as it investigates a traffic collision. Officers have closed Highway 63 between Avenue 388 and Road 128, just south of Cutler. Drivers are asked to avoid the area at this time. Click here to view ABC30’s Live Traffic Tracker. Stay with ABC30 for the latest details on this developing story. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams arrives at court in illegal-contributions case

NEW YORK — New York City’s embattled mayor, Eric Adams, arrived at a federal courthouse Friday morning to be arraigned on charges that he accepted illegal campaign contributions and free overseas trips from people looking to buy his influence in city government. Adams gave a thumbs up but did not pause to speak to reporters as he headed into the Manhattan court, flanked by his own police security. He was scheduled to appear before Magistrate Judge Katharine Parker at noon. An indictment unsealed Thursday accused the Democrat of taking a variety of improper gifts from Turkish officials and businesspeople, including free hotel stays and deeply discounted airline tickets to destinations including France, China, Sri Lanka, India, Hungary, Ghana and Turkey. In return, prosecutors said, Adams did favors for his patrons. That included helping Turkey get fire department approvals to open a new diplomatic tower in Manhattan, despite concerns about its fire safety system, prosecutors said. Adams says he is innocent. His lawyer has said it was neither unusual nor improper for a government official to accept some travel perks. The mayor has denied ever knowingly

Friday Night Football 2024: Week 6

Friday Night Football on ABC30 Saturday, September 28, 2024 4:34PM Friday Night Football: Part 1 Friday Night Football: Part 2 Friday Night Football: Part 3 Week 6 Matchups SOUTHERN Gustine 13 – Denair 24 Waterford 38 – Le Grand 21 Stone Ridge Christian 13 – Delhi 6 TRANS VALLEY Escalon 42 – Hilmar 17Orestimba 20 – Sonora 44 WESTERN Central Valley 14 – Pacheco 42 NON-LEAGUE Enochs 14 – Merced 56 EAST SEQUOIA Granite Hills 26 – Orange Cove 35 Orosi 14 – Lindsay 21 Strathmore 49 – Farmersville 0 Corcoran 24 – Woodlake 21 NORTH YOSEMITE Hoover 14 – Sanger West 13Fresno 0 – McLane 56 Roosevelt 48 – Torres 10 Sunnyside 44 – Madera South 14 NON-LEAGUE Tulare Union 28 – Bakersfield Christian 14 Buchanan 33 – Paso Robles 13California City 19 – Yosemite 34 Central Valley Christian 35 – Mission Prep 14 Coalinga 37 – Washington Union 24 Golden West 24 – Tehachapi 21McFarland 6 – Mendota 48 Mt. Whitney 14 – Reedley 7 Tranquillity 39 – Parlier 12 Porterville 10 – Exeter 6 Sierra Pacific 40 – Caruthers 21 Tulare Western

A billionaire’s son and his graffiti-scarred mansions roiling Hollywood Hills

With its shattered windows and cartoonish graffiti, the mansion on Mulholland Drive sits like a gaping wound in the Hollywood Hills. Broken glass spills out onto the narrow hillside road where tourist buses and others slow down to gawk at the mansion that sits like a colorful disaster. “We’ve become known for the graffiti mansion,” a neighbor said, who asked for anonymity over privacy concerns. “It’s so embarrassing to have this in the heart of the Hollywood Hills.” The owner of the mansion issued a formal apology Thursday to his neighbors and the city of Los Angeles after The Times contacted his attorney about the neighbors’ complaints. The Mulholland Drive home is one of two homes owned by 40-year-old TV and film producer John Powers Middleton. “What’s happened to the two properties I own is unacceptable, and no matter what caused it, I own the houses,” Middleton said in his first statement since his homes gained national attention. “Given the persistence of the numerous trespassers, it’s a struggle.” He explained that his private security and property managers at his properties were overwhelmed by trespassers and

Maggie Smith, beloved ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Downton Abbey’ actor, dies at 89

Two-time Oscar winner Maggie Smith, the celebrated stage actress who starred in “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” and burnished her long-shining star by playing the scene-stealing dowager countess of “Downton Abbey” and the exacting Professor McGonagall in the “Harry Potter” franchise, has died. She was 89. The respected English dame died early Friday in a London hospital, her sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, told the Associated Press. “She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother,” they said in a statement issued through publicist Clair Dobbs. Dobbs did not immediately respond Friday to The Times’ request for comment. Smith had suffered from glaucoma, breast cancer and underwent hip-replacement surgery in her 80s. During a career that spanned six decades, Smith acquired a large following on both sides of the Atlantic and became one of few to achieve the triple crown of acting — winning Academy, Emmy and Tony awards. She earned her Oscars playing the unconventional schoolmarm in “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” and a brittle movie star in “California Suite”

San Diego

TB exposure reported at La Jolla care facility

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The county’s Tuberculosis Control Program is collaborating with The Cove at La Jolla Post-Acute Care Center to inform current and former residents, as well as employees, of potential exposure to tuberculosis. The facility, located at 7160 Fay Ave. in La Jolla, has identified exposure dates ranging from Feb. 17, 2024, to Sept. 16, 2024. Health officials are particularly concerned as the evidence indicates that the strain of tuberculosis may be drug-resistant. Individuals who believe they may have been exposed, along with healthcare providers caring for those with known exposures, are urged to contact the county Tuberculosis Control Program at (619) 692-8621 for further guidance. City council approves demolition to begin on Oceanside Pier It is important to note that some medications commonly used to prevent TB following exposure may not be effective in this case, according to health officials. “TB is an airborne disease that spreads from person to person through inhalation of the bacteria,” explained Dr. Ankita Kadakia, county interim public health officer. “It can be difficult to diagnose, and individuals may remain asymptomatic for months after exposure.” Symptoms

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Maggie Smith, star of ‘Downton Abbey’ and ‘Harry Potter’ films dies at 89

LONDON (AP) — Maggie Smith, the masterful, scene-stealing actor who won an Oscar for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” in 1969 and gained new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey” and Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films, died Friday. She was 89. Smith’s sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, said in a statement that Smith died early Friday in a London hospital. British actress Dame Maggie Smith poses in London on Dec. 16, 2015. Smith, who won an Oscar for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” in 1969 and won new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey,” has died at 89. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File) “She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother,” they said in a statement issued through publicist Clair Dobbs. Smith was frequently rated the preeminent British female performer of a generation that included Vanessa Redgrave and Judi Dench, with a clutch of Academy Award nominations and a shelf full of

Dr. Jennifer Ashton on blood donation benefits

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These loans will become cheaper as the Fed cuts rates

With the Fed expected to cut rates a few more times, borrowing money is about to get cheaper.

“48 Hours” reports on suspicious bathtub death of Idaho mom

“48 Hours” reports on suspicious bathtub death of Idaho mom – CBS News Watch CBS News Kendy Howard, a 48-year-old wife and mother, was found dead in her bathtub with a gunshot wound to the head. Evidence at the scene led investigators to take a hard look at her husband, a former Idaho state trooper. Did he have the know-how to get away with murder? Correspondent Peter Van Sant has a preview of this week’s all-new “48 Hours.” Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Kindness 101: Young girl finds unlikely hero

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Iconic actress Maggie Smith, known for ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Downton Abbey’ roles, dies at 89

Maggie Smith, the masterful, scene-stealing actor who won an Oscar for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” in 1969 and gained new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey” and Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films, died Friday. She was 89. Smith’s sons, Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens, said in a statement that Smith died early Friday in a London hospital. “She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother,” they said in a statement issued through publicist Clair Dobbs. Smith was frequently rated the preeminent British woman actor of a generation that included Vanessa Redgrave and Judi Dench. “Jean Brodie” brought her the Academy Award for best actress and the British Academy (BAFTA) award as well in 1969. She added a supporting actress Oscar for “California Suite” in 1978.

Vincent Thomas Bridge remains closed due to crash, battery fire in San Pedro

The Vincent Thomas Bridge remains closed in San Pedro Friday after a semi overturned causing several lithium batteries to explode in the trailer and catch fire Thursday. Officials say the closure could extend into Saturday as firefighters continue to monitor the trailer, which was still in the roadway near the bridge Friday morning. The crash occurred just before noon Thursday in the 900 block of North Seaside Avenue, though aerial footage from Sky5 showed it created a huge backup on the Vincent Thomas Bridge portion of the 47 Freeway. A big rig overturned and sparked a fire in San Pedro on Sept. 26, 2024. (Joshua Acosta/Pepe’s Tow Service) A big rig overturned and sparked a fire in San Pedro on Sept. 26, 2024. (Joshua Acosta/Pepe’s Tow Service) A big rig overturned and sparked a fire in San Pedro on Sept. 26, 2024. (Joshua Acosta/Pepe’s Tow Service) A big rig overturned and sparked a fire in San Pedro on Sept. 26, 2024. (Joshua Acosta/Pepe’s Tow Service) Drone footage captured the moment the lithium batteries exploded inside the trailer and caught fire, prompting a hazardous materials team

Bay Area

Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week: Colin Wright, Serra water polo

SUBSCRIBER ONLY Wright totaled six goals, three assists and two steals in Serra’s 13-8 win over St. Ignatius Bay Area High School sports – Boys Water polo (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) Wright totaled six goals, three assists and two goals in Serra’s 13-8 win over St. Ignatius Originally Published: September 27, 2024 at 6:30 a.m.

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Maggie Smith, star of stage, film and ‘Downton Abbey,’ dies at 89