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Six Flags, Cedar Fair near merger deal, Wall Street Journal reports

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:39 GMT

Six Flags is nearing a deal to merge with Cedar Fair Entertainment, a move that would combine two of the largest regional theme park companies in the U.S., the Wall Street Journal reported.An agreement between the two companies could be announced this week. Cedar Fair owns theme parks nationwide, including Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, while Six Flags operates 27 parks across the U.S., Mexico and Canada.The Journal reported that the merger of the two companies would bolster Six Flags’ parks portfolio, especially in the Midwest. The merger would also mean that Cedar Fair would join a nationally recognized brand, though it’s unclear if any parks would be rebranded under the Six Flags name. Disneyland’s legal fight against Anaheim wage law nears conclusion Both companies have market values of about $2 billion or less. Shares of Six Flags increased more than 6% and shares of Cedar Fair rose more than 8% after news of an imminent deal was announced.Shares of Six Flags have risen st...

Kiya Winder and 4 Others Injured in Rollover Accident on Northwest Avenue [Bellingham, WA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:39 GMT

Five Hospitalized after Rollover Accident near Interstate 5BELLINGHAM, WA (November 1, 2023) – Kiya Winder died Sunday morning while four others sustained injuries in a rollover collision on Northwest Avenue. Authorities responded to the scene just before 1:00 a.m., near Interstate 5 on October 29th.Police officers say a northbound pickup-truck veered off the road before slamming into a concrete barrier near Northwest Avenue. Upon impact, the pickup-truck overturned, injuring five of its occupants.Medical personnel transported the driver, 18-year-old Winter and four others to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. Investigators later said most of the occupants were not wearing seat belts. Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties before it later reopened just before 6:00 a.m.Following preliminary duties, police believe that alcohol or drugs may have played a role in the collision. Although, an active investigation is...

Man Dies in Sedan vs Pickup-Truck Collision on Interstate 35 [Austin, TX]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:39 GMT

Man Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Accident near Ben White BoulevardAUSTIN, TX (November 1, 2023) – Sunday afternoon, an unidentified man lost his life following a two-car collision on Interstate 35.The incident took place at approximately 1:40 p.m. on October 15th, on Interstate 35 in the vicinity of Ben White Boulevard. The Austin Police Department promptly responded to a report regarding a collision involving a sedan and a pick-up truck. The driver of the sedan was struck as he exited his vehicle. Tragically, he was discovered beneath the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Meanwhile, the pick-up driver, who remained unharmed, cooperated with the investigation. In addition, a significant section of the interstate was temporarily closed to facilitate cleanup and preliminary procedures. However, the roadway has since been reopened for regular traffic. Authorities refrained from disclosing the victim’s identity until notifying the next of kin. Furthermor...

Hit-and-run injures 7-year-old boy trick-or-treating in Berkeley

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:39 GMT

BERKELEY — A young boy suffered a broken leg Tuesday after being hit by a vehicle while trick-or-treating in what police called a hit-and-run crash.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | East Bay man admits to running $2 million Ponzi scheme Crime and Public Safety | DA Pamela Price seeks removal of ‘overly zealous’ lawyer from San Leandro officer’s manslaughter case Crime and Public Safety | After split trial verdict, Oakland man gets 11 years, 8 months in 2019 fatal shooting Crime and Public Safety | East Bay man seeks release in murder of trick-or-treater on Halloween 2007 Crime and Public Safety | Body stuffed in suitcase discovered in Lake Merritt by volunteer cleanup crew The 7-year-old was in the 1200 block of Derby Street with several other children when the collision happened about 6:25 p.m., according to a statement from Berkeley police. None of the other children was...

Bay Area arts: 9 great live shows to see this weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:39 GMT

From the return of the Temptations musical “Ain’t Too Proud” to the S.F. Girls Chorus and a different take on “Frankenstein,” there is a lot to see and hear in the Bay Area this week. Here is a partial rundown.Tempted by the Temptations It was a little more than six years ago that prize-winning playwright Dominique Morisseau, known for her Detroit-based works, debuted the rollicking musical “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations” at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. The show was part of a long Bay Area tradition of launching musicals bound for Broadway, including “Wicked,” “American Idiot” (the Green Day musical) and “Legally Blonde.” And while some so-called “jukebox musicals” throw together a string of related songs with a threadbare story line, “Ain’t Too Proud” stays faithful to the songs and storyline of The Temptations. And it should. The group remains one of the most impactful R&B/soul bands in pop music history, with 42 Top 10 hit...

Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, will not seek re-election

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:39 GMT

By Shania Shelton | CNNHouse Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger of Texas announced Wednesday she will not seek reelection.“As I announce my decision to not seek re-election, I am encouraged by the next generation of leaders in my district. It’s time for the next generation to step up and take the mantle and be a strong and fierce representative for the people,” Granger said in a statement.Granger said she will serve out the remainder of her term and “work with our new Speaker and my colleagues to advance our conservative agenda and finish the job I was elected to do.”She was one of the Republicans who notably voted against Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan in his attempt to clinch the House speakership last month, ultimately leading to Jordan’s failure to win the speaker’s gavel.Granger became chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee in January following Republicans’ success in taking control of the House.Granger, 80, was first elected to the House in 1996 and made history as the...

Coroner identifies Livermore motorcyclist killed in October crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:39 GMT

LIVERMORE — The Alameda County coroner has identified a man who was killed when his motorcycle was struck by another vehicle two weeks ago.Justin Todd Thomas, 38, of Livermore, was killed a little before 5 p.m. on Oct. 17, after his motorcycle was struck by a Honda CRV at North Mines Road and Shirley Way in Livermore, police said. Thomas was heading northbound as the Honda struck him while turning onto Shirley Way.Police say the driver of the Honda stopped and cooperated with authorities after the crash. She was not arrested, though the incident remains under investigation, authorities said.An online obituary describes Thomas as a father of three and shows pictures of him playing guitar on stage and attending events with family members.

Marin County crime-spree suspect arrested after stolen Porsche traced to Oakland home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:39 GMT

(KRON) -- A suspect from Oakland who used a stolen Porsche to commit a “multitude of crimes” throughout Marin County was arrested last week after a months-long investigation, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday.According to the sheriff’s office, the suspect, identified as 22-year-old Jeffry Rivas Gomez, committed vehicle burglary, credit card fraud and vehicle theft in Marin County. Law enforcement pursued Rivas Gomez, who drove a stolen Porsche convertible, on several occasions but escaped capture, authorities said.Investigators learned the Porsche was kept at a residence in Oakland, and on Oct. 25, saw Rivas Gomez get into the car and begin driving, MCSO said. The Marin County Specialized Investigative Unit, along with the Oakland Police Department and California Highway Patrol, then detained the suspect. Trespassing man exposed himself to girls in North Bay middle school restroom: police A search warrant served at Rivas Gomez’s residence found evidence of stol...

California pilot indicted for allegedly threatening to shoot the captain if the flight was diverted

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:39 GMT

(AP) -- A pilot has been indicted for allegedly threatening to shoot the plane's captain if the captain diverted the flight because of a passenger who needed medical attention.A grand jury in Utah issued the indictment against Jonathan J. Dunn on Oct. 18 over an incident that happened in August 2022, charging him with interference with a flight crew, according to federal court records. The Transportation Department's inspector general's office said in an email sent Tuesday that Dunn was the first officer, or co-pilot, on the flight and was authorized to carry a gun under a program run by the Transportation Security Administration.“After a disagreement about a potential flight diversion due to a passenger medical event, Dunn told the Captain they would be shot multiple times if the Captain diverted the flight,” the inspector general's office said.The inspector general described Dunn as a California pilot. It did not identify the airline on which the incident occurred, saying only tha...

Rep. Mike Johnson’s Largest Donor Was AIPAC. He’s Trying to Cut Free Tax Filing to Send Weapons to Israel.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:50:39 GMT

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, was the top donor to Rep. Mike Johnson during his most recent campaign, chipping in $25,000 between 2021 and 2022, according to an OpenSecrets analysis of his political contributors. Johnson’s first order of business as speaker of the House is to seek budget cuts in exchange for a $14 billion aid package for Israel.The Louisiana Republican’s proposal for the aid to Israel, which comes as the country continues its unchecked bombardment of Gaza, would strip $14 billion from the Internal Revenue Service, including for a program the agency is developing to allow Americans to file their taxes for free.AIPAC, for its part, is pushing Congress to provide additional funding to Israel amid the ongoing war. In an ominous statement on Monday, AIPAC tweeted, “We strongly support the measure to fully fund critical security assistance for Israel in its fight to destroy Hamas. We recognize that this is the first step in a process t...