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An eggy riff on an Irish classic, for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:10 GMT

By Melissa Clark, The New York TimesYou don’t have to be Irish to appreciate St. Patrick’s Day, especially when it comes to the food (green bagels excepted).Like many people marking the day, I prefer to follow a more traditional path and rejoice in the green by piling colcannon on my plate, soft mashed potatoes speckled with bits of kale or cabbage and suffused with loads of butter (the more, the better).Colcannon, which comes from the Gaelic term “cál ceannann” — most likely meaning white-headed cabbage — has been a staple in Ireland since at least the 18th century, when potatoes, a relative newcomer to the Irish diet brought over from the Americas, met cabbage and kale, leafy garden stalwarts that were already cornerstones of the cuisine.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Scorpion tamales, larvae tacos and worm tostadas are on the menu at Denver’s La Diabla this week Restaurants, Food and Drink | Recipe: A shepherd’s pie perfect fo...

LAUSD unions to announce dates of upcoming 3-day strike

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:10 GMT

Members of a union that represents Los Angeles Unified School District workers along with the United Teachers of Los Angeles plan to announce dates of an upcoming strike at a rally Wednesday evening.SEIU Local 99 members voted in February to authorize a strike and thousands signed a strike commitment saying they are ready to take action.“LAUSD has continued to harass and threaten SEIU Local 99 members engaging in union activities for a fair contract. In response, our SEIU Local 99 bargaining team has called for a 3-day unfair practice charges strike,” union members explained on their website.They said they are striking for three days to show the district they are “fed up” and want to demand respect for their work. They aim to call out the district's unfair practices they say include threats, interrogation and surveillance of members who participated in last month's strike vote. The strike would mean a walkout of as many as 65,000 workers and force the shutdown of Los Angeles public ...

1 Killed, 3 Injured in Accident near Country Club Way [Tempe, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:10 GMT

Vehicle Collision near Southern Avenue Left One FatalityTEMPE, AZ (March 15, 2023) – Sunday night, one person died following a vehicle accident near Country Club Way, police said.The incident happened on March 12th, just after 5:00 p.m., involving two vehicles.According to Tempe Police, they have learned that one of the vehicles was driving at high speed which caused the collision.As a result, one person died at the scene and three other people were transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment.Also, the crash resulted in downed power lines with an unknown number and one of the vehicles was engulfed in flames.Furthermore, both directions of the roadway were temporarily shut down.Consequently, motorists were to avoid the area, and traffic delays were expected. All directions at the intersection were blocked during the investigation.Meanwhile, the identity of the deceased was not yet determined and further investigation is still underway.In this sorrowful time, the Swee...

Man Killed, Another Man Injured in Single-Car Accident on Broadway Road [Avondale, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:10 GMT

Male Driver Pronounced Dead after Solo-Vehicle Collision near El Mirage RoadAVONDALE, AZ (March 15, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, one man was killed and another was injured in a single-car accident on Broadway Road.Officers responded to the scene around 5:20 a.m., near El Mirage Road on March 11th after receiving multiple dispatch calls in the area.At this time, the events leading up to the incident remain unclear. However, reports indicate that the driver of a vehicle lost control and crashed in the area.First responders located the deceased male driver and his male passenger who was suffering from minor injuries. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased driver.Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Once available, more details will be provided about the fatal single-car accident on Broadway Road.The team at Sweet James would like to offer their sincere sympathies to the family and friend...

Woman Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on Elkhorn Boulevard [Sacramento, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:10 GMT

20-Year-Old Woman Pronounced Dead after Head-On Collision near Northborough DriveSACRAMENTO, CA (March 15, 2023) – Friday morning, a woman was fatally injured in a wrong-way crash on Elkhorn Boulevard.Police responded to the scene around 8:30 a.m., on Northborough Drive near the North Natomas Central Mutual Water Company.According to reports, the driver of an eastbound Honda Civic veered into the westbound lanes and collided head-on with a van.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced the female driver of the Honda dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released her name or place of residency.Responding paramedics also said the unidentified male driver of the van sustained minor injuries. Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties before it was later reopened.No further details regarding the wrong-way crash on Elkhorn Boulevard have been released to the public. Sacramento Officials will...

Champions Misses at the Free Throw Line

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:10 GMT

From There’s Something About Mary to The Ringer, The Farrelly Brothers have always been fascinated by people with physical or cognitive challenges. And even if those who suffer are the butt of the joke, there’s an underlying sweetness which belies any flagrant cruelty. In Champions, Bobby Farrelly’s solo directorial debut, he celebrates the verve and tenacity of kids with mental disabilities– with frustratingly mixed results. His heart is in the right place, but he’s so busy slathering on the schmaltz and making everyone feel fuzzy, he forgot to craft an engaging plot with memorable characters.Based on the 2018 Spanish comedy hit Campeones, the always likable Woody Harrelson plays Marcus Markovich, a hapless assistant coach for a Des Moines minor league team. After getting fired for shoving his head coach (Ernie Hudson) during a game, Marcus goes on a bender before driving and smashing into a police car. For his penance, the judge sentences him to 90 days of community service ...

St. Patrick’s Day: 4 Irish food finds (corned beef and cabbage on a stick?) plus a freebie

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:10 GMT

It doesn’t have to be the same old, same old this St. Patrick’s Day. Check out these creative offerings:DOG HAUS: You would think corned beef and cabbage on a stick would be a messy proposition. Not at Dog Haus, that purveyor of gourmet sausages. That company’s würstmacher, Adam Gertler, has created an untraditional version of the traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal — an all-beef, hormone-free sausage blended with cabbage, garlic and corned beef spices. Customers can order the sausage as a corn dog; or grilled, sliced and served with dipping sauce; or in a breakfast burrito with eggs and tater tots; or the “Wurst Way,” topped with grilled sauerkraut, cheese and secret sauce and served on a large King’s Hawaiian bun.Details: Available through March 31 at the Fremont (43456 Boscell Road) and Belmont (1000 El Camino Real) locations. With each purchase, Dog Haus will donate $1 to No Kid Hungry.CELTIC TEA SHOPPE: Kristen and Dean Scott, the ...

Texas moves to take over Houston schools, sparking outrage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:10 GMT

By Juan A. Lozano and Paul J. Weber | Associated PressHOUSTON — Texas officials on Wednesday announced a state takeover of Houston’s nearly 200,000-student public school district, the eighth-largest in the country, acting on years of threats and angering Democrats who assailed the move as political.The announcement, made by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s education commissioner, amounts to one of the largest school takeovers ever in the U.S.It also deepens a high-stakes rift between Texas’ largest city, where Democrats wield control locally and state Republican leaders have sought increasing authority in the wake of election fumbles and pandemic restrictions.Other big cities including Philadelphia, New Orleans and Detroit in recent decades have gone through state takeovers, which are generally viewed as last resorts for underperforming schools and are often met with community backlash. Critics argue that past outcomes show little improvement following state intervent...

Garbage piles up as pension reform strikes grip France

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:10 GMT

By Sylvia Corbet | Associated PressPARIS — French people hoping to preserve their retirement benefits took to the streets in a nationwide protest on Wednesday as a committee of lawmakers meeting behind closed doors validated the wording of President Emmanuel Macron’s unpopular pension plan.Macron had the means on the joint Senate and National Assembly committee to advance his plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, but it remains to be seen whether it can command a parliamentary majority. If not, Macron would have to impose the unpopular changes unilaterally.Unions are hoping some 200 protests across the country will demonstrate the political consequences to the change, which Macron has promoted as central to his vision for making the French economy more competitive.Economic challenges have prompted widespread unrest across Western Europe. In Britain on Wednesday, teachers, junior doctors and public transport staff were striking for higher wages to match rising prices....

Sale closed in Saratoga: $2.9 million for a three-bedroom home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:10 GMT

18582 Allendale Avenue – Google Street ViewA 2,213-square-foot house built in 1963 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 18500 block of Allendale Avenue in Saratoga was sold on Feb. 27, 2023. The $2,910,000 purchase price works out to $1,315 per square foot. The property features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a garage, and three parking spaces. It sits on a 10,320-square-foot lot, which also has a pool.Additional houses that have recently changed hands close by include:In August 2022, a 1,276-square-foot home on Ravenwood Drive in Saratoga sold for $4,100,000, a price per square foot of $3,213. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Ravenwood Drive, Saratoga, in January 2023, a 1,887-square-foot home was sold for $3,500,000, a price per square foot of $1,855. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 3,230-square-foot home on the 13900 block of Quito Road in Saratoga sold in October 2022, for $3,150,000, a price per square foot of $975. The home has 5 bedrooms...