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A cyclist died early Wednesday after a collision with a vehicle at Octavia and Oak streets in San Francisco, police said. Police described the male victim as a cyclist, and representatives of Recology said one of its collection trucks was involved in a crash with a man on a motorized unicycle. A police spokesperson said Wednesday afternoon that the department would only disclose that a cyclist collided with a commercial vehicle and would not identify the type of vehicles involved. Officers sent to the scene of a traffic collision at about 4 a.m. found an injured male cyclist, according to the Police Department. They summoned paramedics and administered aid, but the cyclist died at the scene. The driver of the vehicle in the collision remained on the scene and was cooperating with the investigation, police said. Police said they were investigating the incident, which closed the intersection for several hours. It reopened to traffic at about 10 a.m. Impairment from drugs or … [Read more...] about Cyclist dies in collision at Oak and Octavia streets, S.F. police say

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 8 NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Jennings is CEO of the Lambda Legal organization, a prominent advocate for LGBTQ rights. He sees his mission in part as fulfilling that hallowed American principle: “All men are created equal.” “Those words say to me, ‘Do better, America.’ And what I mean by that is we have never been a country where people were truly equal,” Jennings says. “It's an aspiration to continue to work towards, and we're not there yet.” Ryan T. Anderson is president of the conservative Ethics and Public Policy Center. He, too, believes that “all men are created equal.” For him, the words mean we all have “the same dignity, we all count equally, no one is disposable, no one a second-class citizen." At the same time, he says, not everyone has an equal right to marry — what he and other conservatives regard as the legal union of a man and woman. "I don't … [Read more...] about The long, ongoing debate over ‘All men are created equal’

The NBA has become a league dominated by headlines about whining, entitled stars acting like complete losers, even if they’ve won championships the way Kevin Durant has. The biggest headlines this week are about Durant, of course, who’s decided he’s unhappy with his current circumstances, and wants to go sit at another table where he thinks the cool kids are. And then there Kyrie Irving who, if there is any justice, will still be in Brooklyn now that Durant seeks the same greener pastures for which Irving keeps searching, even as he has now opted back into his own deal with the Nets. Send up a flare when Irving, who sabotaged any chance the Nets had to be anything last season because of his refusal to get vaccinated, wins another title. Why did he refuse? Because Irving thinks he knows more than the doctors, something that is no real surprise, since he thinks he knows more than everybody about pretty much everything. It is hard to think of the last player in the pros to have less … [Read more...] about Mike Lupica: In the end, thin-skinned Kevin Durant wasn’t built for Brooklyn

0 Pets Looking to adopt a furry friend? Check out this week's list of pets waiting at shelters in and around Tarpon Springs. Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply If you've been wanting to add a fuzzy ball of four-legged love and affection to your household, start with these shelters in and around Tarpon Springs for a pet you can adopt. Millions of companion animals are surrendered to adoption facilities each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only around half of all shelter pets are adopted each year, according to ASPCA data. This means millions of animals — some right here in the Tarpon Springs area — are still waiting for their forever homes. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week’s list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you’re looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit … [Read more...] about See Latest Pets Up For Adoption In The Tarpon Springs Area

0 Pets Plenty of adorable animals are up for adoption in the Palm Harbor area. Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply Do you want to add to your family and make a positive impact on the Palm Harbor community at the same time? Adopt a dog, cat or other animal from a local shelter or organization! Shelters in the Palm Harbor area have dogs, cats and other animals ready and waiting to be adopted. There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home across Florida — and many of them are located not too far from you. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start your search for a new companion is at Suncoast Animal League, where Quinley the cat is waiting patiently, or another local adoption agency. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in appropriate homes. With help from our friends … [Read more...] about Latest Dogs, Cats, Pets Up For Adoption In The Palm Harbor Area

0 Seasonal & Holidays See Patch's guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Clearwater. D'Ann Lawrence White , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply CLEARWATER, FL — After two years of cancellations and modifications, residents in cities and counties across the country are looking forward to many of the traditional Independence Day activities that mark the summer holiday. Clearwater Celebrates America At The Ballpark As construction continues on the Imagine Clearwater project that is redesigning Coachman Park, the traditional location for Clearwater's Fourth of July celebration, the city is making plans for the second year to host Clearwater Celebrates America at the Ballpark July 4 at BayCare Ballpark, 601 Old Coachman Road. Attendees can celebrate America's birthday in style with a music-choreographed fireworks show, a star-studded concert featuring the Black Honkeys … [Read more...] about July 4th 2022: Find Fireworks Near Clearwater