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Laguna Honda Hospital seeks Medicaid, Medicare recertification

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:35:49 GMT

(KRON) -- Laguna Honda Hospital in San Francisco has applied for recertification with federal regulators. The hospital lost its Medicare and Medicaid funding following several scandals including claims of patient abuse, patient overdoses and safety violations.If the hospital is not certified by next month, it will be forced to discharge or relocate roughly 700 patients. Certification experts conducted assessments on the hospital and made recommendations on potential improvements that could be made. San Mateo reduces speeds limits around 13 schools The recertification process starts with submitting an application followed by inspections. After inspections are made, there is a period of time to show the hospital remains compliant, the city said. A full survey of the hospital is conducted after the compliance period ends. The process for recertification is expected to take several months.

San Mateo reduces speed limits around 13 schools

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:35:49 GMT

SAN MATEO, Calif. (KRON) -- The City of San Mateo has reduced speed limits around 13 public elementary and middle schools in an effort to improve safety.According to the city, the speed limits have been reduced to 15 or 25 miles per hour. The city council approved the new speed zones earlier this year which will be completed in phases. The first phase covers public elementary and middle schools with the second phase covering private elementary and middle schools. The third phase covers local high schools spanning to 38 roadways segments, the city said. Trump indicted by Georgia grand jury in 2020 election interference case “As my children and yours return to school this week, I’m excited to share our City’s progress to reduce speed limits near schools. We all play a part in keeping our streets safe whether we walk, bike, or drive in San Mateo,” said San Mateo City Mayor Amourence Lee. “This effort is part of a comprehensive approach to achieve Vision Zero and eliminate road fatal...

Arsenal signs goalkeeper David Raya from Brentford to provide competition for Aaron Ramsdale

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:35:49 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Arsenal signed goalkeeper David Raya from Brentford on a season-long loan on Tuesday, with the Spain international set to provide competition for Aaron Ramsdale.There is an option to make the move permanent, Arsenal said, without disclosing any financial details.British media reported Arsenal was paying a loan fee of 3 million pounds ($3.8 million) for Raya and had an option to buy him for 27 million pounds ($34.35 million).Raya played in all 38 of Brentford’s Premier League matches last season, and is regarded as one of the leading ball-playing goalkeepers in English soccer.He is exceptional with the ball at his feet and had a 42.1% accuracy with his long passes last season.Raya made his debut for Spain in March last year and was selected for the country’s squad for the World Cup in Qatar.“With David joining us, we are adding quality and depth to our squad so we can perform at the highest possible level in all competitions,” Arsenal sporting director Edu s...

Kenya launches an inquiry into alleged abuses by a British army training unit, including a slaying

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:35:49 GMT

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A parliamentary committee in Kenya has launched an inquiry into alleged human rights violations and ethical breaches by a British army training unit that has been active for decades in the country the U.K. calls “our defense partner of choice in East Africa.”The U.K. Ministry of Defense didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday.Britain has roughly 200 military personnel permanently based in Kenya. Most of them currently are training more than 1,000 Kenyan soldiers a year before their deployment to neighboring Somalia to combat al-Qaida’s longtime East Africa affiliate, al-Shabab. The British government invests more than 1.1 billion Kenyan shillings ($9.6 million) every year into the partnership.But some Kenyans have raised concerns about the way British forces treat local residents and the environment in arid, bandit-plagued areas north of Mt. Kenya where they train. In late 2021, Kenyan police said they were reopening the case of a local woma...

Tandy: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:35:49 GMT

FT WORTH, Texas (AP) — FT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Tandy Leather Factory Inc. (TLF) on Tuesday reported net income of $531,000 in its second quarter.The Ft Worth, Texas-based company said it had net income of 6 cents per share.The leather goods retailer posted revenue of $17.5 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TLF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TLFSource

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Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:35:49 GMT

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Goalkeeper Kepa says Real Madrid was an easy choice despite offers from other clubs

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:35:49 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Kepa Arrizabalaga was officially introduced as a Real Madrid goalkeeper on Tuesday, saying he didn’t have to think too hard when the offer arrived.“It was an easy decision,” Kepa said after being introduced by club president Florentino Pérez. “I had other offers from important clubs, but when I was told about this option, it all happened really fast.”Kepa arrived on a one-year loan from Chelsea to help make up for the absence of regular starter Thibaut Courtois, who tore a ligament in his left knee last week and will be sidelined for a lengthy period.One of the clubs negotiating with Kepa was Bayern Munich, which was trying to find a replacement for the injured Manuel Neuer.“These were some intense days, but when I received the offer from Real Madrid everything was clear,” said the 28-year-old Kepa, who in 2018 became the world’s most expensive goalkeeper when he joined Chelsea for 80 million euros (then $93 million).He had already been linked to a move with Madrid at ...

The Marines have joined the Hawaii wildfire recovery effort. Follow live updates

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:35:49 GMT

Wildfire wreckage is seen Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii. The search of the wildfire wreckage on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Thursday revealed a wasteland of burned out homes and obliterated communities as firefighters battled the deadliest blaze in the U.S. in recent years. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)(AP/Rick Bowmer) Wildfire wreckage is seen Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii. The search of the wildfire wreckage on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Thursday revealed a wasteland of burned out homes and obliterated communities as firefighters battled the deadliest blaze in the U.S. in recent years. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)(AP/Rick Bowmer) Follow live updates about wildfires that have devastated part...

1 shot in Denver's Montbello neighborhood

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:35:49 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver police were investigating a shooting that took place early Tuesday morning in the Montbello neighborhood.Police were at 48th Avenue and Tulsa Court, north of the Montbello Civic Center Park. Officers have the road blocked and crime scene investigators were going over a white Toyota sedan for evidence.Police were also investigating a scene at The Villages Apartments, just down the block at Tulsa Court and Albrook Drive. Man killed by police in Denver was carrying a marker Investigators have placed several evidence markers along the sidewalk connecting the two locations. Denver Police said one person was shot and transported to the hospital. There is no word on their condition at this time.The southbound lanes of Tulsa Court are currently closed to traffic.

How you can help DIA improve Peña Boulevard

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:35:49 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver International Airport and the City of Denver are looking to make several improvements to Peña Boulevard as the airport anticipates seeing 100 million passengers annually over the next 10 years.Peña Boulevard is the only road in and out of the airport, and it's so important things are running smoothly so those looking to catch their flights make it on time.Keep in mind, this road was built back in 1995. DIA now says the road does not meet current design standards. Peña Boulevard is just a little over 11 miles long. The road also connects to multiple Denver neighborhoods including Montbello, Green Valley Ranch and Gateway. Missing DIA cat found by Southwest employees There are three different studies happening to figure out what works best. Two of those studies being done by DIA, and one is being done by Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.The hope is to increase mobility, improve travel time and increase traveling choices on Peña. DIA al...