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Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Delta tunnel willmitigate sea-level riseRe: “Newsom should kill off his zombie Delta tunnel plan” (Page A8, July 2).Those opposing the tunnel taking water from the Sacramento River under the Delta to the state and federal water pumps near Tracy cite environmental dangers.But the Delta will be inundated by sea level rise by the end of the century. Many Delta islands are already 20 feet below sea level. The island levees probably cannot withstand as much as 3 feet of sea level rise, which is forecast in a relatively few decades.When the ocean invades the Delta, salt water will reach the pumps. Without a tunnel to the fresh waters of the Sacramento River, Contra Costa County will lose its water supply. The Livermore Valley will lose more than 80%, and southern Alameda County and Santa Clara County will lose nearly half.Failure to build the Delta tunnel will be seen as incomprehensible madness by...

Outrage over tourists trashing Lake Tahoe Zephyr Shoals spurs changes

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

(KRON) -- There were many Instagram-worthy moments for tourists who spent their Fourth of July weekend soaking in Lake Tahoe's natural beauty. The lake's crystal clear blue water is a perfect backdrop for photo-ops.Once the crowds headed home, an ugly scene was left behind. Parts of Tahoe were trashed.Armed with garbage bags and cameras, nonprofits and volunteer cleanup crews went to Zephyr Shoals on July 5, took before-and-after videos of the trash-choked shoreline, and disseminated footage to media outlets around the San Francisco Bay Area and worldwide.(Image courtesy League to Save Lake Tahoe)"Recent international news stories showed shocking images of volunteers and nonprofits removing thousands of pounds of litter from one Lake Tahoe beach following the July 4th holiday. The media coverage caused public outrage and drew widespread attention to the challenge of preventing litter at the iconic Sierra Nevada destination," the League to Save Lake Tahoe wrote. The League said it is...

Mavs are bringing 2014 top-5 pick Dante Exum back to the NBA after a 2-year stint overseas

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks signed guard Dante Exum on Friday, bringing a top-five pick from the 2014 draft back to the NBA after a two-year stint overseas.Exum joins a crowded backcourt led by the All-Star pairing of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, who re-signed with the Mavericks on a $126 million, three-year contract.The 28-year-old Exum will also be behind second-year pro Jaden Hardy, veteran Tim Hardaway Jr. and Josh Green, Exum’s teammate on the Australian national team.Exum was the fifth overall pick by Utah nine years ago and played five-plus seasons before a trade to Cleveland. After eight years in the NBA, Exum spent two seasons overseas, first with FC Barcelona followed by Partizan NIL Belgrade.Exum averaged 13.2 points in 38 games with Partizan, helping the club reach the EuroLeague playoffs. He shot 42% from 3-point range in the two seasons overseas.In the NBA, Exum has averaged 5.7 points and 19 minutes in 245 games with the Jazz and Cavaliers. He played ano...

Barbasol Championship Scores

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

FridayAt Champions at Keene TraceNicholasville, Ky.Purse: $3.8 millionYardage: 7,328; Par: 72Second RoundLucas Glover, United States63-68—131Daniel Brown, England65-68—133Adam Long, United States66-67—133Vincent Norrman, Sweden66-67—133Louis De Jager, South Africa69-65—134Ryan Moore, United States64-70—134Adrien Saddier, France68-66—134Jayden Trey Schaper, South Africa68-66—134Ryan Armour, United States64-71—135Jason Dufner, United States68-67—135Angel Hidalgo, Spain66-69—135Nathan Kimsey, England69-66—135Taylor Pendrith, Canada69-66—135Akshay Bhatia, United States68-68—136Trevor Cone, United States71-65—136MJ Daffue, South Africa70-66—136Marcus Kinhult, Sweden66-70—136Niklas Norgaard Moller, Denmark67-69—136Henrik Norlander, Sweden69-67—136Chad Ramey, United States67-69—136David Ravetto, France72-64—136JC Ritchie, South Africa67-69—136Johannes Veerman, United States66-70—136Tyson Alexander, United States70-67—137Christoffer Bring, Denmark72-65—137Russell Knox, Scotland68-69—137Alex...

Stephen Curry leads the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

STATELINE, Nev. (AP) — Stephen Curry took a four-point lead Friday in the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament.Curry had 27 points in the opening round under a form of the modified Stableford scoring system that awards a point for par, three for birdie and six for eagle and deducts two points for double bogey or worse.The Golden State Warriors star had a fast start with two birdies and an eagle on the first four holes at Edgewood Tahoe.“Probably one of the better rounds I’ve played ever, considering it was in the tournament,” said Curry, who played alongside father Dell and brother Seth. Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski was second. Alex Killorn of the Anaheim Ducks was third at 21, and Fox News host Bret Baier fourth with 20.Defending champion Tony Romo was tied for 13th with 16 points. Former LPGA Tour star Annika Sorenstam had 14 points.Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was minus-3. Charles Barkley was tied for 29th in the 93-player field at minus-...

Thousands in the dark as severe storms down trees, knock power in DC area

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

Thunderstorms rolling through the D.C. area have led to power outages, flood risks and damage caused by downed trees.The National Weather Service has also issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, active until 9 p.m., for parts of Charles County and Prince William County.Parts of Fairfax and Loudon counties are under a Flash Flood Warning until 9 p.m.Gaithersburg, Germantown and North Potomac in Maryland are also under a Flash Flood Warning, through 8:30 p.m.Over 32,000 households across the D.C. area are being affected by power outages, as of approximately 7:15 p.m.Planes scheduled to arrive at BWI Marshall may be affected by a ground stop that is expected to last until 7:45 p.m. Another ground stop is in effect at Reagan National, which is expected through 7:30 p.m.Dulles International was under a ground stop that lasted until 7 p.m.WTOP meteorologist Mike Stinneford described the storm conditions as a “really dangerous situation,” with winds reaching 70 mph and “a l...

American defender Justin Che transfers to Denmark’s Brøndby from Dallas of MLS

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Defender Justin Che transferred Friday from Dallas of Major League Soccer to the Danish team Brøndby.The 19-year-old made his Dallas debut on June 23, 2021, following a loan to Bayern Munich’s second team. He played in 15 games for Dallas that season, then was loaned to Hoffenheim in January 2022.Che made substitute appearances against Hertha Berlin on March 19 and Borussia Mönchengladbach on May 14. His only game in 2022-23 was a substitute appearance in the German Cup’s round of 16 match against RB Leipzig on Feb. 1.Che was on the U.S. team at this year’s Under-20 World Cup.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/Soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

FAQ: What you need to know about the MLS All-Star Game in DC

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

Arsenal legend Kieran Gibbs and D.C. United and MLS All-Star head coach Wayne Rooney with the 2023 MLS All-Star Game Scarf at Audi Field. (Courtesy MLS)The American soccer world will begin to descend on D.C. this weekend, ahead of the Major League Soccer All-Star Game that will take place at Audi Field in Southeast D.C. on July 19.With the league’s summer tradition five days away, here’s what you need to know about the friendly match, the festivities surrounding it, who’s playing (yes, we address that guy) and how you can be a part of the fun.Source

Seed funding for co-operative housing approved by Kingston city council

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

The City of Kingston has made up to $50,000 of seed funding available for Limestone City Co-operative Housing Inc. (LCCH) in order to move the project forward.The funding was approved by city council on June 20.Prior to the funding being approved, Coun. McLaren, the city’s council appointee to LCCH’s Board of Directors, described “a bit of a catch 22 situation.” In order to determine how much funding is required and apply to larger grants, the organization requires high-level documentation from professionals, such as architects. However, without money to hire those professionals to begin with, the organization was unable to apply for any substantial funding.However, with this seed funding, Limestone City Co-operative Housing Inc. will be able to retain an architect and other professionals needed to obtain the reports required to bring the project to the next level, including architectural plans and various studies regarding feasibility. In addition to hiring professionals, the organ...

Indspire requests money back from twins kicked off NTI enrolment list

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

By: Jeff Pelleter, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterAn organization that provided funding to Ontario twins, claiming to be Inuit, for their university education says it wants its money back.Amira and Nadya Gill received funding from Indspire’s Building Brighter Futures program to support their education at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont. The amount of money, when they received it and how many years’ worth of funding the Gills received from Indspire remains unclear.The sisters were eligible to receive Indspire funding by using their Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. enrolment as proof of Indigenous identity, Indspire communications director Brandon Meawasige said in March.However, the twins were removed from NTI’s enrolment list in April after questions were raised on social media about their identities.NTI, the organization responsible for ensuring obligations made to Inuit under the Nunavut Agreement are met, called on the RCMP in April to investigate how the Gills...