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How dyslexia diagnosis changed a Bay Area high school softball player’s life

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:55 GMT

The softball field was the only place that made sense to Margaret Malaika Weaver.No offspeed pitch moved as much as letters on a page, which would float and dance around the paper as the East Bay student struggled through classroom assignments.Trapped within the confines of the school curriculum, she was a completely different person than the one who patrolled centerfield for the St. Mary’s-Berkeley softball team.Supremely confident with a bat and glove, she withdrew from the rest of her world everywhere else.The Weaver family was as confused as Margaret was dejected.“I knew they were trying to figure out what was going on with me, but it felt like no one was believing in me at that point,” she said. “Maybe that’s who I am. I’m just the slow, stupid friend.”A long-overdue screening proved Margaret was neither slow nor stupid.She was diagnosed with dyslexia in August 2021, just weeks before her junior year, and the discovery changed her life.Her bright personality is no longer limite...

Antioch man arrested Thursday for 5th time this year

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:55 GMT

(KRON) -- Officers with the Oakley Police Department arrested a man for the fifth time so far this year. In the most recent arrest on Thursday, he led officers on a police chase in a stolen car, officials said.Around 9:11 a.m., officers said they saw a white Saturn driving recklessly near Main Street and Neroly Road in Oakley. They tried to conduct a traffic stop, but the driver of the Saturn took off, leading officers on a car chase into Antioch. The driver, later identified as Matthew Quiroz, 36, of Antioch, briefly yielded at an intersection before taking off again, police said. Eventually, Quiroz ended up driving down a dead end. Police said it seemed like he was about to continue fleeing on foot but instead surrendered. 2 arrested in shooting outside of San Pablo business caught on video A further investigation revealed the car Quiroz was driving was reported stolen earlier that day from Martinez. Officers said they also recognized Quiroz's name as being wanted for a carjacki...

NatWest: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:55 GMT

EDINBURGH, Britain (AP) — EDINBURGH, Britain (AP) — NatWest Group plc (NWG) on Friday reported net income of $1.55 billion in its first quarter.The Edinburgh, Britain-based bank said it had earnings of 32 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted to account for discontinued operations, came to 31 cents per share.The bank posted revenue of $6.65 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $4.71 billion, surpassing Street forecasts._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on NWG at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NWGSource

Tompkins: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:55 GMT

ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Tompkins Financial Corp. (TMP) on Friday reported net income of $19.4 million in its first quarter.The Ithaca, New York-based bank said it had earnings of $1.35 per share.The financial services company posted revenue of $89.6 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $74.6 million, which missed Street forecasts._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TMP at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TMPSource

What was A-Rod doing at 16th Street Mall?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:55 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Alex Rodriguez, also known as "A-Rod" was spotted recently at the 16th Street Mall in Denver. If you don't recognize who appeared to be the former MLB star or a current co-owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves, you might remember him as a guest on Shark Tank or as an MLB studio analyst on FOX Sports. Nuggets eliminate Wolves 112-109 behind Murray, Jokic On Tuesday, the No. 1 Denver Nuggets secured their fourth and final victory in the five-game NBA playoff series against the No. 8 Timberwolves at Ball Arena. With that, the Nuggets will advance to the Western Conference Semifinals.FOX31 viewer Chuck Svoboda sent us a photo of the 22-year MLB veteran strolling at the 16th Street Mall by Skyline Park with his girlfriend on Wednesday.Timberwolves co-owner Alex Rodriguez was seen at the 16th Street Mall after his team fell to the Denver Nuggets in a playoff series. (Chuck Svoboda)Rodriguez partnered with former president and CEO of Walmart U.S. eCommerce Marc Lore to gra...

El Paso County deputy missing out of Parker

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:55 GMT

PARKER, Colo. (KXRM) — A deputy with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office is missing, according to the Parker Police Department.PPD posted on Twitter just before 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, and the post was then shared with more information by EPSO. PPD's tweet stated that Kevin Sypher was last seen at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday in the 8400 block of Sandreed Circle in a neighborhood north of E-470. He was last seen, as pictured in the attached security camera footage posted by PPD, wearing a grey hoodie and jeans, and carrying two trash bags.Courtesy: Parker Police DepartmentCourtesy: Parker Police DepartmentCourtesy: Parker Police DepartmentEPSO confirmed in its tweet that Sypher is an EPSO deputy, and asked the community for help looking for him. "Kevin is one of our own EPSO deputies, our brother in blue. If you are so inclined, [please] say a prayer and send positive thoughts for Kevin and his family," read EPSO's tweet.Sypher is 6 feet, 2 inches tall, weighs 180 pounds, with gray hair and...

Alpaca yoga, Elitch Gardens, plus 8 things to do this weekend

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:55 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — If you are looking for things to do this weekend, there are plenty of opportunities. Whether you want to do yoga with alpacas, try new food, check out a new park or watch the Nuggets in the Conference Semifinals, we have you covered.Weather-wise, temperatures will warm into the upper 60s for both Saturday and Sunday. Full list of concerts at Red Rocks in 2023 Things to do this weekendHere are 10 things to do this weekend across Colorado:Free day at Four Mile Historic Park- Denver- FridayBluebird Music Festival- Boulder- Saturday and SundayThe Big Stir Festival- Denver- SaturdayGreat Western Alpaca Show- Denver- Friday through SundayElitch Gardens opening day- Denver- SaturdayNuggets vs Suns in Conference Semifinals- Denver- SaturdayRockies vs Diamondbacks- Denver- SaturdayFree day at Denver Art Museum- Denver- SundayFree Mario Kart races- Denver- SaturdayMonster Jam- Colorado Springs- Friday through Sunday Top-rated cinnamon rolls in Colorado You can always find ...

Nuggets: Searching for NBA gold at the end of the rainbows

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:55 GMT

DENVER (AP) — At times, the Denver Nuggets were easy – sometimes, too easy – to love, with their rainbow uniforms, their rumpled grumposaurus of a coach and a defense-optional game plan that kept the scoreboard clicking into the 120s and 130s night after night.At other times, loving them was more difficult, say, during those 50, 60 and 70-loss seasons in the ’90s that installed a revolving door on the coach’s office, or even during a decade-long resurgence in the 2000s when they were led by a fickle superstar who ultimately bailed for New York City.And even now, with the Nuggets the top seed in the Western Conference, Denver has yet to be mistaken for much beyond an NBA novelty. Such is life in a league driven by superstars who are on a first-name basis with fans — Magic, Michael, LeBron and Steph — but never by a team that doesn't win titles, doesn't even play for them, and doesn't get much love even when the two-maybe-three-time MVP is on its roster. Edwards’ lawyer: Assault cha...

Steamy Storms

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:55 GMT

There is more moisture in the air today to support scattered to numerous showers and storms forming across the Lake Okeechobee region and inland areas of South Florida during the early afternoon hours before pushing towards the East coast metro areas. The movement from West to East is due to our steering flow in the upper levels out of the West-Southwest. A few of the storms could become strong to severe in nature producing heavy rain at times, gusty winds, small-size hail, frequent lightning, and a brief tornado. Over the weekend, Saturday will be steamy as well with just a few spotty afternoon storms. However, Sunday will be by windy and storms a weak front approaches producing a line of storms. Models are indicating that we will have more coverage of showers and storms with isolated severe weather possible. Early next week promises to remain hot and dry, but with lower humidity. Have a wonderful day South Florida and make it a safe one! Vivian GonzalezMeteorologist, AMS Certified...

Police pursuit ends in NW Miami-Dade; suspect swims across canal, flees on foot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:11:55 GMT

A police pursuit ended with a suspect swimming into a canal and fleeing into a South Florida backyard.A Florida Highway Patrol officer attempted to stop a driver accused of ramming into a trooper, Friday morning. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene where the driver exited a white pickup and fled on foot in the area of Memorial Highway near 148th Street. The suspect was described as having a black T-shirt and dark pants. During his escape, the suspect jumped into a nearby canal. The suspect then fled into a backyard. Police are now searching for the suspect with K-9 units. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.