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Players to watch in first round of high school football playoffs in San Antonio area
Read full article: Players to watch in first round of high school football playoffs in San Antonio areaThe 2024 high school football playoffs are here and now the fun really begins. Here’s a look at some of the UIL bi-district (first-round) pairings and TAPPS first-round matchups.
California announces sustainable fuels partnership to curb emissions from planes
Read full article: California announces sustainable fuels partnership to curb emissions from planesCalifornia is partnering with a major airline trade group to increase the availability of sustainable aviation fuels in the state.
Video shows gun pulled outside of San Antonio ISD high school during fight
Read full article: Video shows gun pulled outside of San Antonio ISD high school during fightThe San Antonio Independent School District said on Monday a fight happened just outside of campus. They said the person who pulled the gun was not a Burbank High School student.
Video game performers reach agreement with 80 video games on AI terms
Read full article: Video game performers reach agreement with 80 video games on AI termsVideo game performers have reached a turning point in their strike against developers with 80 individual video games signing agreements with the performers' union and accepting artificial intelligence provisions they have been seeking.
Former 'General Hospital' actor Haley Pullos gets 5 years probation after DUI crash
Read full article: Former 'General Hospital' actor Haley Pullos gets 5 years probation after DUI crashFormer longtime ‘General Hospital’ actor Haley Pullos has been sentenced to five years probation after pleading guilty to felony drunken driving.
Hollywood crews, studios reach tentative contract deal, making another big strike unlikely
Read full article: Hollywood crews, studios reach tentative contract deal, making another big strike unlikelyThe union that represents most behind-the-scenes film and television crews has reached a tentative deal with studios for about 50,000 of its members, making another production-stopping strike unlikely after a year of labor turmoil in Hollywood.
Why AP declared Schiff, Garvey will face off for California's US Senate seat: Race call explained
Read full article: Why AP declared Schiff, Garvey will face off for California's US Senate seat: Race call explainedThe Associated Press has declared that Democratic U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff and Republican former baseball star Steve Garvey will advance to the November election for California’s U.S. Senate seat based on an analysis of partial results from throughout the state.
Southside girls basketball team forfeits playoff victory due to an ineligible player
Read full article: Southside girls basketball team forfeits playoff victory due to an ineligible playerThe Southside Cardinals learned Thursday that they were forced to forfeit their Tuesday night playoff win over Burbank.
MacArthur girls basketball pulls together historic regular season, shifts focus to playoffs
Read full article: MacArthur girls basketball pulls together historic regular season, shifts focus to playoffsThe MacArthur girls’ basketball team (24-11, 15-1) won their first District 27-5A Championship outright in the program’s 74-year history by defeating Burbank 69-47 on Tuesday.
Kerry Washington, Martin Sheen shout for solidarity between Hollywood strikers and other workers
Read full article: Kerry Washington, Martin Sheen shout for solidarity between Hollywood strikers and other workersActors Kerry Washington and Martin Sheen have delivered rousing speeches celebrating labor unity at a rally for striking Hollywood actors and writers and other workers supporting them.
Trimmed trees outside LA studio become flashpoint for striking Hollywood writers and actors
Read full article: Trimmed trees outside LA studio become flashpoint for striking Hollywood writers and actorsA row of tightly trimmed ficus trees along a stretch of sidewalk outside Universal Studios has become a hot spot in the face-off between Hollywood studios and striking screenwriters and actors.
On the picket lines with Hollywood's actors and writers, from LA to New York
Read full article: On the picket lines with Hollywood's actors and writers, from LA to New YorkThe sidewalks of Hollywood and midtown Manhattan teemed with actors joining Hollywood's writers in protest outside the corporate offices of studios, streamers, and production companies.
As 1,500 Disneyland collectibles go up for auction, that Dumbo car — or trash bin — can be yours
Read full article: As 1,500 Disneyland collectibles go up for auction, that Dumbo car — or trash bin — can be yoursA passionate collector has brought the magic of Disneyland to a sprawling 30,000-square-foot building in Burbank, California, where fans can preview more than 1,500 items up for auction later this month.
Hollywood writers at rally say they'll win as strike reaches 50 days
Read full article: Hollywood writers at rally say they'll win as strike reaches 50 daysFifty days into a strike, and about 1,000 Hollywood writers and their supporters have marched across Los Angeles for a new contract with studios that includes payment guarantees and job security.
‘We’ll never make sense of it’: Ellen DeGeneres gets emotional in video honoring ‘tWitch’
Read full article: ‘We’ll never make sense of it’: Ellen DeGeneres gets emotional in video honoring ‘tWitch’Ellen DeGeneres is paying tribute to DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss and urging her fans to honor his memory by spreading joy and love over the holiday season.
Boerne tops Somerset, remains perfect; Steele edges Judson in triple-overtime; Edmonds, Kerrville Tivy stun Veterans Memorial with game-winning kickoff return TD
Read full article: Boerne tops Somerset, remains perfect; Steele edges Judson in triple-overtime; Edmonds, Kerrville Tivy stun Veterans Memorial with game-winning kickoff return TDWeek 10's results set the stage for an incredible finish to the 2022 high school football season, as Boerne defeated Somerset to remain undefeated, Steele edged Judson in a triple-overtime thriller, and Kerrville Tivy stunned Veterans Memorial.
Alamo Heights shuts out Harlandale, leads crazy district race; Reagan rallies past Johnson with 21-point 4th quarter; La Vernia moves home game to Floresville, still wins
Read full article: Alamo Heights shuts out Harlandale, leads crazy district race; Reagan rallies past Johnson with 21-point 4th quarter; La Vernia moves home game to Floresville, still winsThe 2022 high school football season got even wilder during Week 8, as Alamo Heights defeated Harlandale to lead a crazy District 14-5A Division II race, Reagan completed a remarkable 21-point 4th-quarter comeback to take down Johnson and La Vernia moved their home game to Floresville due to a unique set of circumstances.
No. 1 Steele races past New Braunfels, stays undefeated; Taft tops Stevens, stays in 29-6A race; Highlands’ tip-drill earns Catch of the Week honors
Read full article: No. 1 Steele races past New Braunfels, stays undefeated; Taft tops Stevens, stays in 29-6A race; Highlands’ tip-drill earns Catch of the Week honorsSteele's impressive victory over New Braunfels headlined a pivotal Week 7 of KSAT 12's Big Game Coverage for the high school football season that brought clarity to district races across greater San Antonio area.
UIL State Wrestling 2022 Recap: Day 1
Read full article: UIL State Wrestling 2022 Recap: Day 1High school wrestlers from across the greater San Antonio area travel to the Berry Center in Cypress on Friday morning for the UIL State tournament, looking to punch their tickets to Saturday's championship rounds.
HIGHLIGHTS: District 14-5A Wrestling Championships
Read full article: HIGHLIGHTS: District 14-5A Wrestling ChampionshipsHigh School wrestlers from San Antonio and Austin took to the mats at the Alamo Convocation Center on Saturday afternoon for the District 14-5A Wrestling Championships looking to punch their tickets to next week's UIL Regional Tournament.
Will Smith, Lady Gaga, Ben Affleck score SAG nominations
Read full article: Will Smith, Lady Gaga, Ben Affleck score SAG nominationsWill Smith, Lady Gaga and Ben Affleck landed individual nominations for the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday, while the casts of “Belfast” and “CODA” were among those nominated for the guild’s top award, best ensemble.
Steele hosts Smithson Valley in battle for 27-6A title; No. 1 Brennan takes on Marshall in 29-6A championship; Carrizo Springs faces Hondo with undefeated season on the line
Read full article: Steele hosts Smithson Valley in battle for 27-6A title; No. 1 Brennan takes on Marshall in 29-6A championship; Carrizo Springs faces Hondo with undefeated season on the lineWeek 11 of KSAT 12's Big Game Coverage features a pair of high-profile matchups, as Brennan battles Marshall and Smithson Valley takes on Steele.
VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS: Madison rallies past Smithson Valley in five-set thriller; Reagan, Burbank and Pleasanton all advance
Read full article: VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS: Madison rallies past Smithson Valley in five-set thriller; Reagan, Burbank and Pleasanton all advanceMadison's stunning victory over Smithson Valley in a five-set epic highlights a remarkable Tuesday night of Bi-District playoff volleyball action.
Johnson, Reagan prepare for crucial 28-6A showdown; Natalia vs. Poth headlines BGC Road Trip; Shiner rolls to 8-0 start
Read full article: Johnson, Reagan prepare for crucial 28-6A showdown; Natalia vs. Poth headlines BGC Road Trip; Shiner rolls to 8-0 startThe penultimate week of the high school football regular season features a colossal showdown between Johnson and Reagan in District 28-6A, while Poth and Natalia prepare for a clash that will decide the District 15-3A Division II title.
VOLLEYBALL HIGHLIGHTS: Burbank completes undefeated season, Jefferson tops Edison in 27-5A showdown, Stevens battles Holmes
Read full article: VOLLEYBALL HIGHLIGHTS: Burbank completes undefeated season, Jefferson tops Edison in 27-5A showdown, Stevens battles HolmesWeek 12 sees the end of the 2021 high school volleyball regular season, as Burbank finishes with a 16-0 record in District 27-5A, Jefferson tops Edison in a crucial battle for playoff positioning and Stevens battles Holmes.
CROSS COUNTRY: Jefferson’s Orozco, Brackenridge’s Ramos win District 27-5A races
Read full article: CROSS COUNTRY: Jefferson’s Orozco, Brackenridge’s Ramos win District 27-5A racesIn Thursday morning's District 27-5A cross country championships at CAST Med High School, Jefferson's Adrian Orozco and Brackenridge's Faith Ramos won individual titles and headlined impressive team finishes.
Film TV workers union says strike to start next week
Read full article: Film TV workers union says strike to start next weekThe union representing film and television crews says its 60,000 members will begin a nationwide strike on Monday if it does not reach a deal that satisfies demands for fair and safe working conditions.
Hollywood’s behind-the-scenes crews vote to authorize strike
Read full article: Hollywood’s behind-the-scenes crews vote to authorize strikeFilm and television production in North America is in jeopardy of coming to a standstill after its behind-the-scenes workers overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike for the first time in its 128-year history.
Defense lifts Reagan past Madison in 28-6A; Highlands QB Gutierrez throws 6 TDs in win over Burbank; Jourdanton hands Marion first loss
Read full article: Defense lifts Reagan past Madison in 28-6A; Highlands QB Gutierrez throws 6 TDs in win over Burbank; Jourdanton hands Marion first lossWeek 6 of the high school football season featured a defensive battle between Reagan and Madison, an offensive shootout between Highlands and Burbank, and upsets like Edison defeating Lanier.
VOLLEYBALL HIGHLIGHTS: Poth rolls past Natalia, Smithson Valley battles South San, Burbank sweeps Sam Houston
Read full article: VOLLEYBALL HIGHLIGHTS: Poth rolls past Natalia, Smithson Valley battles South San, Burbank sweeps Sam HoustonWeek 7 of the high school volleyball season features some impressive performances in district play, as Poth rolls past Natalia in 27-3A, Smithson Valley takes on South San in 27-6A and Burbank sweeps Sam Houston in 27-5A.
New Braunfels shocks Judson on late field goal; Navarro rallies past Cuero; Burbank tops Edison in overtime
Read full article: New Braunfels shocks Judson on late field goal; Navarro rallies past Cuero; Burbank tops Edison in overtimeNew Braunfels' come-from-behind victory over Judson and Navarro's dramatic win over Cuero are just two of the most memorable moments from a wild Week 4 of the 2021 high school football season.
VOLLEYBALL HIGHLIGHTS: Pleasanton tops YWLA, Devine battles Navarro, Burbank faces Highlands
Read full article: VOLLEYBALL HIGHLIGHTS: Pleasanton tops YWLA, Devine battles Navarro, Burbank faces HighlandsWeek 5 of the high school volleyball season features some entertaining non-district matchups, as a shorthanded Pleasanton squad fends off YWLA, Devine battles Navarro in a five-set thriller, and Highlands takes on Burbank in a District 27-5A showdown.
SAISD cancels football scrimmages, will actively plan COVID-19 vaccine clinics for students
Read full article: SAISD cancels football scrimmages, will actively plan COVID-19 vaccine clinics for studentsOut of an abundance of caution, SAISD announced on Wednesday that football scrimmages against teams outside their school district are officially canceled.
HIGHLIGHTS: Jefferson, Southwest Legacy girls pick up big district wins
Read full article: HIGHLIGHTS: Jefferson, Southwest Legacy girls pick up big district winsAndrew has covered athletics of all levels for more than five years and is dedicated to shining a spotlight on local San Antonio athletes and their stories.
Fed up: California restaurants seek booze, health fee refund
Read full article: Fed up: California restaurants seek booze, health fee refundFew industries have been hit as hard during the pandemic as restaurants, which in California were ordered closed, reopened, closed for a second time and then allowed to welcome customers again, though with restrictions. Thousands of restaurants have closed permanently. Additional claims will be filed in coming days for restaurants in San Francisco and in Fresno and Placer counties. With the restaurant closed, Schild has no income. California has nearly 60,000 restaurants that employ approximately 1.5 million workers.
HIGHLIGHTS: Edison volleyball edges Burbank, remains undefeated
Read full article: HIGHLIGHTS: Edison volleyball edges Burbank, remains undefeatedAndrew has covered athletics of all levels for more than five years and is dedicated to shining a spotlight on local San Antonio athletes and their stories.
Pre-election economy: Unemployment falls, but hiring slows
Read full article: Pre-election economy: Unemployment falls, but hiring slowsUnemployment fell from 8.4% in August, but that mainly reflected a decline in the number of people seeking work, rather than a surge in hiring. The U.S. gained nearly 7 million jobs from Trump's 2017 inauguration until the pandemic struck. Yet President Barack Obama was re-elected in 2012 even with unemployment at 7.8% on the eve of the election. In August, the latest data available, unemployment was 10.3% in Pennsylvania and 8.7% in Michigan, both above the national rate that month. The unemployment rate for Black workers fell sharply last month but is still much higher than it is for whites.
'Dark Shadows,' 'Cagney & Lacey' actor John Karlen dies
Read full article: 'Dark Shadows,' 'Cagney & Lacey' actor John Karlen diesBURBANK, Calif. – Emmy-winning character actor John Karlen, known for his roles on the television series “Dark Shadows” and “Cagney & Lacey,” has died. Karlen played conman and scoundrel Willie Loomis, and later several other roles, on “Dark Shadows,” the cult favorite horror soap that aired on ABC from 1966 to 1971. He played Harvey Lacey, husband to Tyne Daly's Mary Beth Lacey, on the acclaimed CBS police drama “Cagney & Lacey” from 1982 to 1988. Karlen won an Emmy as best supporting actor in a drama for the role in 1986. His final major role was a reprise of his Harvey Lacey character for the 1996 television movie, “Cagney & Lacey: True Convictions.”Karlen's survivors include his son, Adam.