Eddie Palmieri no asistirá a su concierto de homenaje en Puerto Rico por motivos de salud

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Eddie Palmieri no asistirá a su concierto de homenaje en Puerto Rico por motivos de salud — El legendario pianista de origen puertorriqueño Eddie Palmieri, en concierto. (Foto: EFE/Alonso Cupul/Archivo

San Juan.- El veterano músico Eddie Palmieri anunció este lunes que no podrá asistir al concierto en homenaje a su legado en Puerto Rico, previsto para el próximo 7 de febrero, por motivos de salud pero que este lo llevará a cabo su orquesta a modo de «última voluntad».

«Mi corazón está con ustedes, aunque mi cuerpo no pueda estar allí como tanto lo deseaba. Mi médico me ha pedido que evite viajar en este momento para cuidar mi salud, pero eso no detiene mi amor ni mi gratitud por la isla que siempre ha sido mi grandiosa patria Puerto Rico», dijo Palmieri, de 88 años, en declaraciones escritas.

El pianista y compositor de origen puertorriqueño pidió a sus seguidores que «no dejen de asistir al concierto»: «Mi orquesta, liderada magistralmente por mi querido amigo Humberto Ramírez, estará allí para hacerlos vibrar como siempre mi música lo ha hecho».

Palmieri explicó que el concierto contará también con la participación del cantante Hermán Olivera, conocido como ‘El Sonero del Siglo XXI’, Nelsón González, Little Johnny Rivero y, como invitados especiales, David Sánchez y Richie Flores.

«Se encargarán de llevarles la misma pasión, energía y alegría que siempre he querido compartir con ustedes con todo mi repertorio musical y los demás grandiosos músicos que componen mi orquesta», subrayó.

«Este concierto es mi última voluntad, mi forma de estar con ustedes, de celebrar juntos la música que tanto nos une. Imaginen que estoy allí, en espíritu, tocando cada nota con ustedes, bailando en cada clave, abrazándolos con cada melodía», agregó.

El concierto ‘Eddie Palmieri: Tribute To The Messiah’ se llevará a cabo el 7 de febrero en el Coca Cola Music Hall de San Juan y será un homenaje al maestro, que cuenta entre sus apodos con el del ‘Sol de la Música Latina’.

«Puerto Rico, ustedes son mi inspiración, mi fuerza, y mi razón de ser como músico. Siempre he estado por Puerto Rico y ahora yo les pido que llenen el Coca Cola Music Hall con su amor, su alegría y su apoyo a los maravillosos músicos que estarán sobre el escenario y que son la extensión de mi alma y mi legado», dijo.

Por su parte, el maestro Humberto Ramírez expresó que será «una noche mágica y de mucha nostalgia para todos los amantes de la salsa y el jazz».

«Vamos a celebrar el legado del maestro Palmieri de la forma en que él lo merece», concluyó.

Getting Stuff Done: Shapiro administration announces $34.3 million investment to support 218 projects statewide to help improve the quality of life for Pennsylvanians

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Today’s project awards are possible because Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 bipartisan budget doubled the Neighborhood Assistance Program’s funding to $72 million.

Since day one, the Shapiro Administration has focused on building vibrant and resilient regions to help our communities flourish, boost the economy, and create real opportunity for Pennsylvanians.

Erie, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of $34.3 million through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to help low-income individuals and improve distressed areas in Pennsylvania communities. The NAP, which provides tax credits to businesses that contribute to nonprofit organizations’ efforts to revitalize communities, will support 218 projects across the Commonwealth.

Governor Shapiro’s bipartisan 2024-25 budget doubled the funding for the NAP from $36 million to $72 million, allowing for two rounds of awards. The first round was announced by Secretary Siger in September 2024.

Since taking office two years ago, Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration have focused on investing in our communities to help make Pennsylvania a global leader in innovation, job creation, and economic development.

“The Shapiro Administration knows that when local communities are healthy and vibrant, Pennsylvania thrives.” said Secretary Siger. “Doubling the Neighborhood Assistance Program, which allowed a second round of awards to terrific organizations like the Mercy Center for Women in Erie County, will have a positive impact on individuals and neighborhoods all across our Commonwealth.”

Secretary Siger announced the second round of NAP funding today during a visit to the Mercy Center for Women in Erie, which is receiving a $50,000 contribution from PSN Labs. PSN is receiving a $45,000 tax credit.

“I was so pleased to hear that the Mercy Center received this funding from our Commonwealth. Jennie Hagerty heads a tremendous team serving the homeless and their children 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” said Senator Dan Laughlin. “Their commitment to enhancing the dignity of the people they serve and their collaborative work with other organizations and their volunteers is the principal reason I was happy to support this funding request. I know this award will allow them to continue to be successful and meet their goals as they continue their commitment and passion for giving to the community.”

“Offering supportive housing for women reentering society after incarceration is a powerful tool for transformation,” said Representative Robert Merski. “It provides not just a place to stay, but a robust foundation for these women to rebuild their lives and thrive as valuable contributors to our community. These programs not only help individuals to succeed but also strengthen our society as a whole by fostering inclusion and reducing recidivism.»

“The Mercy Center for Women through the Shapiro Administration and NAP program will renovate a building to house 12 to 15 women seeking a warm home and new beginnings,” said Jennie Hagerty, Executive Director, Mercy Center for Women. “The NAP program has afforded the Mercy Center for Women over 1.6 million dollars since 2018 to revitalize the Erie community through their campus expansion to house 80 women, men, and children.”

The new funding approvals will support a variety of important community projects across Pennsylvania, including:

35 community investments in the central region. A Gift of Smiles, which serves Cumberland County as well as Harrisburg, provides free dental care to residents to low-income individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

21 community investments in the Lehigh Valley region. Camp Camino, in Berks County, will create an overnight camp facility providing accessible, engaging programs for children with special needs and marginalized youth. The camp’s fully accessible facilities will include modern cabins, a gymnatorium, zipline, adventure course, pool, splash pad, and therapy barn, providing a supportive, inclusive environment where participants can thrive.

33 community investments in the northeast region. The Greater Wyoming Valley YMCA in Luzerne County will rehabilitate a vacant building in downtown Hazleton and offer affordable early childhood education, as well as before and after school childcare for at-risk and vulnerable children and their low-income families in a severely underserved community.

14 community investments in the northwest region. The Mercy Center for Women in Erie County, the host of today’s announcement, will renovate a rectory to provide safe, supportive housing, education, and food stability, behavioral health, and job readiness services for women reentering society after incarceration.

61 community investments in the southeast region. The Share Food Program will distribute fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, frozen proteins, and shelf-stable food to up to 1,000,000 vulnerable, low-income minorities, children, seniors, and families in Philadelphia County through its network of more than 400 pantry partners. It will also initiate a “Choice Pantry” program to provide food varieties that will promote empowerment and dignity among residents seeking food assistance.

54 community investments in the southwest region. Pittsburgh Scholar House, Inc., in Allegheny County will expand its efforts to break the cycle of poverty for single-parent students by launching a workforce readiness program designed to motivate students to complete their degrees and secure stable employment, along with a program to remove barriers to educational success such as a lack of housing, transportation, or childcare, and the cost of textbooks and laptops.

The NAP has five main components: The Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP), Special Program Priorities (SPP), the Neighborhood Partnership Program (NPP), Charitable Food Program (CFP), and the Enterprise Zone Program (EZP). More information is available on the NAP impact brochure.

For more information about the Neighborhood Assistance Program or the Department of Community and Economic Development, visit DCED’s website, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.

Governor Shapiro’s Record of Delivering for Economic Development

Governor Shapiro has had many major economic development successes at the midway point of his first term including:

Creating the first statewide economic development strategy in nearly two decades with a focus on five key industry sectors: agriculture, energy, life sciences, manufacturing, and robotics and technology.

Securing $500 million in state funds to significantly expand the PA SITES program to develop shovel-ready sites and bring more commercial and industrial sites to Pennsylvania, building on the success of the pilot program that awarded $10.6 million to seven projects.

Creating the new Main Street Matters program and securing $20 million to fund it and support downtowns, main streets, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Expanding opportunities for small, minority-owned businesses by securing a $20 million investment for the Historically Disadvantaged Business Program in his first and second budgets.

Governor Shapiro: Two Years of G-S-D

As Governor Shapiro marks two years in office, his Administration is continuing to focus on innovation, economic development, and our economy. The Shapiro Administration’s commitment to investing in our businesses, communities, and workforce is positioning Pennsylvania to be a global economic development leader while opening the doors of opportunity.

Visit Governor Shapiro’s Accomplishments website to explore the Administration’s interactive midterm report and download a detailed PDF overview of accomplishments.

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health announces release of severe maternal morbidity report

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PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Department of Public Health and Birth Justice Philly has released a new report, “Severe Maternal Morbidity in Philadelphia, 2016-2022,” that provides new insights into maternal health outcomes in the City, focusing on critical complications related to birth. Severe Maternal Morbidity (SMM) refers to unexpected outcomes of labor and delivery that result in significant short- and long-term health consequences. This newly released report presents trends in delivery hospitalizations involving SMM in Philadelphia from 2016-2022 based on data from the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) and is an update to a previous report, “Severe Maternal Morbidity in Philadelphia, 2011-2014.”

Birth Justice Philly recently launched the nation’s first active severe maternal morbidity surveillance program, which began collecting real-time data from Philadelphia Labor & Delivery hospitals. This program will play a critical role in identifying and understanding SMM trends within Philadelphia’s hospitals, using hospital-level clinical data for in-depth analysis. It’s a proactive system for identifying SMM cases, offering valuable insights for public health improvements, and pinpointing opportunities for targeted interventions.

“Investigating severe maternal morbidity events in Philadelphia significantly enhances our understanding of maternal health challenges,” said Aasta D. Mehta, MD, MPP, Director of the Division of Maternal, Child, and Family Health at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. “And it provides critical insights into preventing these complications in the future.”

Key findings from the report include:

Between 2016 and 2022, there were 1,247 cases of severe maternal morbidity identified among Philadelphia birthing people, which is an average of 178 cases per year.
People under the age of 20 or over the age of 35 had higher rates of severe maternal morbidity compared to those in their 20s and early 30s.
Non-Hispanic Black birthing people had a higher rate of severe maternal morbidity compared to other racial and ethnic groups.

Since 2018, Philadelphia has experienced an upward trend in cases of severe maternal morbidity, which is consistent with national data. The reasons for these rising rates are not fully understood, but it is likely that increases in preexisting conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and obesity, as well as higher average maternal age, all play a role.

The Health Department’s Division of Maternal, Child, and Family Health has several initiatives that address the upstream causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. The Philly Joy Bank pilot provides 250 pregnant Philadelphians with $1,000 per month from the second trimester of pregnancy through one year after birth. Families will also be offered voluntary assistance including financial counseling, home visits, doula help, and lactation support. Additionally, the Health Department recently launched a public health campaign on early warning signs of post-birth complications.

Shapiro administration opens applications for $14 million to expand dual credit programming across the commonwealth

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13/01/2025

Dual credit programs open doors to opportunity for high school students by helping them earn college credit while still in high school.

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Education today announced that the application window is open for $14 million in grant funding for dual credit programs. Grants will help public institutions of higher education to expand access to dual credit programs and improve delivery of college credit coursework at high schools serving significant populations of underserved students. Dual credit programs give students a head start on a higher education by allowing high school students to take college courses and earn both college and high school credit at the same time. Dual credit programs cut costs for students while giving them more freedom to chart their own course.

“Dual credit programs help high school students get a jumpstart on their postsecondary education—saving them time and money, exposing them to the expectations and realities of higher education, and preparing them for their chosen careers,” said Interim Acting Secretary of Education Angela Fitterer. “This grant program will open up these critical educational opportunities to more students across the Commonwealth, especially those that are traditionally underserved, ultimately benefiting all of Pennsylvania’s schools and communities, as well as our workforce and economy.”

Established by a state law enacted in 2024, the Dual Credit Innovation Grant Program provides funding for public colleges and universities to increase capacity to provide dual credit courses to students statewide. Dual credit courses have been found to increase college readiness, college attendance, and college attainment, especially among traditionally underserved students—yet these students are underrepresented in dual credit courses.

More than 55,000 high school students enrolled in at least one dual credit course during the 2023-24 school year. From 394 school districts, 47 charter schools and 19 career and technical centers, the students enrolled in more than 8,000 dual credit courses altogether.

The program is open to Pennsylvania community colleges, universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Northern Pennsylvania Regional College and Pennsylvania College of Technology. Those eligible institutions can apply for up to $1 million in grant funding. Applications will be accepted until 2:00 PM on Monday, February 10, 2025. All application materials must be submitted through the Department’s eGrants system.

Priority will be given to public institutions of higher education that create or expand current offerings, including individual student scholarships, with a particular emphasis on providing courses aligned with high-priority occupations and/or serving students experiencing education instability, students enrolled in career and technical education programs, low-income students, historically underserved student groups, those who face financial, academic, or systemic barriers, and students in rural areas. Priority also will be given to institutions that propose to use funding to cover the entirety of course-related expenses so there is no cost to the student or high school.

Grant funding may be used to:

Operate dual credit courses that are tuition free to high school students;
Provide student academic supports to aid students enrolled in dual credit courses to be successful in the courses and to successfully transition to postsecondary education upon graduation from high school;
Increase the use of no-cost or low-cost textbooks or course materials used in dual credit courses;
Provide professional development activities for high school teachers to enable them to teach dual credit courses; and
Support public institutions of higher education in seeking external accreditation for their dual credit courses, such as through the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP).

Funding may only be used to offer college coursework to high school students enrolled in eligible school districts, area career and technical schools, charter schools, cyber charter schools or regional charter schools.

The PHRC attends community response rally in Allentown

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Harrisburg, PA –Today, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) participated in a community response to hate rally at the Allentown City Hall. The rally was a response to an incident that occurred Friday, January 10. According to police, a small item resembling a noose was discovered on an employee’s desk.

“The PHRC is glad to see police are investigating this incident. We strongly condemn any type of hateful messages or acts of intimidation,” said PHRC Executive Director Chad Dion Lassiter, MSW. “No one should feel intimidated to enter their place of employment. Hate should never be tolerated. I urge anyone who feels they have experienced discrimination to contact the PHRC and file a complaint. It is only through bringing attention to acts of discrimination can we make a change in our communities and the Commonwealth.»

Today at noon, a representative from the PHRC joined clergy members, mental health professionals, local leaders, and community members at the Allentown City Hall for a rally.

“Today, one of the PHRC Civil Rights Division Outreach Coordinators attended this rally to show our support to all those who experience discrimination,” said PHRC Civil Rights Outreach Director Sheryl Meck. “The PHRC is committed to serving the people of the Commonwealth and making them aware of their rights and protections. While we follow the police investigation of this incident, the PHRC wants all Pennsylvanians to know if you experience discrimination, you can file a complaint with the PHRC. The PHRC also offers training and education for employees, organizations, and schools.”

In 2024, the PHRC established a Civil Rights Outreach Division to address civil tensions, conflict, and incidents in communities and promote anti-racism through education and outreach. Through this division, the PHRC:

Provides complex facilitation and conflict resolution services for communities facing conflicts and tensions related to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, age, sex, LGBTQ+ status, national origin, familial status, or disability status pursuant to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.
Provides training and consultation services to public officials and community representatives and provide them with the skills and mechanisms necessary to prevent and resolve future tensions.
Leads local projects or initiatives in conjunction with communities to prevent conflict.
Engages in proactive outreach to educate the public about the dangers of bias and hate and the importance of anti-racism.

The PHRC does not have the authority to charge or investigate hate crimes or criminal offenses; however, the PHRC Civil Tension Reduction Task Force tracks incidents reported to us. The PHRC can also help determine if the incident violates the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The PHRC enforces state laws that prohibit illegal discrimination. To file a complaint, call 717-787-4410. Information and resources are also available on the PHRC website. Follow the PHRC on X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube, and subscribe to our monthly newsletter.

Amenaza de Trump de deportaciones masivas: ¿quiénes son los inmigrantes más vulnerables?

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13/01/2025

El presidente electo Donald Trump ha anunciado la intención de implementar un plan de deportaciones, una vez inaugure su nuevo mandato. Esto podría afectar a entre 11 y 14 millones de inmigrantes indocumentados o con protecciones temporales. La amenaza plantea serios desafíos logísticos, sociales y económicos. Además, de dividir familias y generar impactos significativos en sectores clave de la economía.

Los grupos más vulnerables ante esta amenaza son:

– Familias de estatus mixto: Aproximadamente 10,1 millones de personas sin estatus legal viven con ciudadanos estadounidenses o residentes permanentes. De estos, 5,1 millones son niños ciudadanos estadounidenses que tienen al menos un padre indocumentado.

– Beneficiarios de programas temporales: Más de 1 millón de personas con Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) y aproximadamente 535,000 «Dreamers» bajo DACA podrían perder sus protecciones.

– Inmigrantes recientes de Haití, Nicaragua y Venezuela, que llegaron bajo programas humanitarios de la Administración Biden, los cuales Trump planea eliminar.

– Trabajadores esenciales: Especialmente en sectores como agricultura, construcción y hostelería. Su deportación podría desestabilizar cadenas de suministro y afectar la economía.

Aunque el panorama resulta preocupante, los planes de deportación masiva de Trump enfrentarán una serie de desafíos legales, especialmente si tenemos en cuenta que casi la mitad de los inmigrantes sin estatus legal vive en estados santuario como California y Nueva York, o ciudades o condados santuarios dentro de estados que no tienen leyes a nivel estatal, como Nuevo México.

Las áreas con leyes santuario podrían resistir las iniciativas federales, negándose a cooperar con las autoridades de inmigración. Además, las cortes probablemente desempeñarán un papel crucial al abordar las inevitables demandas que surgirán.

Socialmente, estas políticas podrían exacerbar las divisiones dentro de las comunidades locales, alimentando el miedo y la desconfianza entre los inmigrantes. También podrían generar protestas masivas y movilizar a grupos de derechos humanos en defensa de los inmigrantes.

Datos para tener en cuenta:

Distribución geográfica de inmigrantes sin estatus legal:

California: 2,2 millones
Texas: 1,8 millones
Florida: 936.000

Países de origen (2022):

México: 4,8 millones
Guatemala: 750.000
El Salvador: 710.000
Honduras: 560.000

Datos laborales:

8,7 millones en edad laboral (18-54 años)
283.000 trabajadores agrícolas sin documentos (algunas estimaciones llegan al millón)
La mitad de trabajadores agrícolas indocumentados están en California

Protecciones temporales:

Más de 1 millón con TPS
535.000 beneficiarios de DACA

Los planes de deportación masiva propuestos por Trump tienen el potencial de cambiar profundamente la demografía, la economía y el tejido social de Estados Unidos. Si bien el objetivo declarado es hacer cumplir las leyes de inmigración, las consecuencias no deseadas podrían ser devastadoras para millones de familias, sectores económicos clave y comunidades enteras.

En un momento de tanta incertidumbre es fundamental que las personas afectadas busquen información y apoyo legal para proteger sus derechos y planificar para el futuro.

* Lauren Eagan, nombrada para la edición 2025 de Los Mejores Abogados de América® para la Ley de Inmigración, es fundadora y directora ejecutiva de Eagan Immigration. https://eaganimmigration.com/

PennDOT driver license, photo centers closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

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Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, January 18, 2025, through Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications, and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website.

Driver and vehicle online services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and include driver’s license, photo ID and vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver license and vehicle registration restoration letters; ability to pay driver license or vehicle insurance restoration fee; driver license and photo ID duplicates; REAL ID pre-verification; and driver exam scheduling. There are no additional fees for using online services.

A complete listing of PennDOT driver and photo license center closings in 2025 is available online. If you are planning to visit one of PennDOT’s On-Line Messenger Service Centers, please call ahead for hours of operation during holidays.

Traveling by domestic aircraft on or after May 7, 2025? You will need a REAL ID-compliant product or other federally-accepted form of identification if you do. Visit www.dmv.pa.gov/REALID for information on how you can get a REAL-ID compliant driver’s license or identification card today. Time is running out to prepare.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

Philadelphia’s School Superintendent Named National Superintendent of the Year

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The District Administration Leadership Institute bestows honor to Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr., Ed.D.

Philadelphia – The District Administration Leadership Institute (DALI) proudly announced Dr Tony B. Watlington, Sr., Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia and the nation’s eighth largest school district, as Superintendent of the Year. The winners of the prestigious 2025 District Administration National Awards Program, celebrated excellence and innovation in education, and honored school districts, education leaders, as well as groundbreaking initiatives that drive meaningful change and inspire progress across America’s schools.

This year’s awards recognize distinguished achievements in six key categories, including Academic Excellence, Ed-Tech Innovation, and Career Pathways, while also spotlighting individual leaders whose visionary strategies are shaping the future of education.

«This recognition belongs to our entire school community. The progress we’ve made would not be possible without the collective dedication of the Board of Education, our staff, parents, students and unions, said Superintendent Tony B. Watlington, Sr., Ed.D. “Together, we are shaping a brighter future.”

DALI stands as the foremost national pre-K12 organization dedicated to empowering district leaders through a comprehensive suite of services. DALI provides cutting-edge leadership development opportunities for superintendents and other senior staff, inspiring innovation, and leadership excellence in PreK-12 education.

Under Superintendent Watlington’s leadership, over the past two ½ years, student attendance increased, the 4-year graduation rate increased, test scores increased for students in grades 3 – 8, and the number of student dropouts decreased by more than 1,400 students. In the 2023-2024 school year, the District’s progress continued as District-wide enrollment increased for the first time in a decade, and increased our academic performance in 9 out of 13 key areas.

Building off of that momentum, for the 2024-2025 school year, Superintendent Watlington charged his team to reorganize the learning networks to accelerate academic achievement; and launch a District-wide two-way communication and feedback platform – Let’s Talk – to enable the District to improve our customer service. And under his leadership, the District opened its first Special Education Evaluation Center to position us to enhance the academic experiences for our students with diverse needs.

Amy Dujon, Vice President of Education at DALI commended Superintendent Watlington’s leadership in saying, “Tony Watlington has exemplified what it means to lead with integrity, vision, and impact. His bold initiatives and passion for education stand as a beacon of excellence for educators nationwide.” The superintendent accepted the prestigious award at the District Administration Leadership Institute Superintendents Summit in Florida.

El panorama de los incendios en california

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13/01/2025

Miles de desplazados y unos 24 muertos han dejado los incendios en Los Ángeles. Esto es lo que debe saber al respecto.

Los incendios que arrasan el área de Los Ángeles han cobrado la vida de por lo menos 24 personas, desplazado a miles de residentes y destruido más de 12.000 estructuras mientras ardían por una superficie más grande a la ciudad de San Francisco.

Los incendios comenzaron el pasado martes, alimentados por los intensos vientos de Santa Ana que, de acuerdo con los meteorólogos, se tiene previsto que persistan hasta por lo menos mediados de semana. El Departamento Forestal y de Protección contra Incendios de California (CAL FIRE), informó que las conflagraciones de Palisades, Eaton, Kenneth y Hurst habían consumido alrededor de 160 kilómetros cuadrados (62 millas cuadradas).

Al incendio de Palisades, en la costa, se le atribuyen cinco decesos, mientras que el de Eaton dejó como resultado 11 fallecidos, informó la oficina del médico forense del condado de Los Ángeles. Al menos 16 personas continuaban desaparecidas, y las autoridades indicaron que se tiene previsto que la cifra aumente.

Aunque aún no se ha determinado la causa de los incendios, las estimaciones preliminares indican que podrían ser los más costosos en la historia de la nación. Según los primeros cálculos de AccuWeather , los daños y pérdidas económicas estarían entre los 135.000 y 150.000 millones de dólares.

A continuación, un vistazo más detallado a lo que se necesita saber sobre los incendios:

Miles de personas siguen evacuadas o sin luz

Las llamas han puesto en riesgo y consumido varios vecindarios densamente poblados durante la última semana, incluidos Pacific Palisades y Altadena, entre otros.

Las órdenes de evacuación abarcaban a unas 150.000 personas, más de 700 de las cuales se ha resguardado en nueve albergues. Las autoridades indicaron el domingo que es probable que no se levanten la mayoría de estas órdenes hasta que expiren las alertas de bandera roja de fuertes vientos la noche del miércoles.

Cal Fire informó que el incendio de Palisades estaba contenido en un 11% el domingo, mientras que el de Eaton en un 27%.

El incendio de Kenneth, el cual se originó cerca de West Hills, en el Valle de San Fernando, fue contenido en su totalidad la mañana del domingo, mientras que el de Hurst estaba bajo control en un 89%.

Hasta la mañana del domingo, había unos 70.000 clientes sin servicio eléctrico en todo el estado, más de la mitad de ellos en el condado de Los Ángeles, según PowerOutage.us, el sitio web que da seguimiento a los cortes a nivel nacional.

La infraestructura de alcantarillado, agua y energía en la región ha sufrido daños significativos, informaron funcionarios.

El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional advirtió que los fuertes vientos de Santa Ana podrían regresar pronto y emitió alertas de bandera roja para condiciones severas de incendios hasta el miércoles. A los fuertes vientos se les atribuye en gran medida el convertir los incendios forestales en un infierno que ha consumido vecindarios enteros alrededor de una ciudad en donde no han caído lluvias de importancia en más de ocho meses.

Miles de personas han huido y muchos residentes perdieron sus hogares, incluidas celebridades como Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore y el entrenador de los Lakers de Los Ángeles, JJ Redick.

No sólo lugares emblemáticos y casas de celebridades

Mientras los incendios han reducido a cenizas las mansiones de varias celebridades y lugares emblemáticos de las películas, también destruyeron una comunidad en Altadena para generaciones de familias negras que evitaban prácticas inmobiliarias discriminatorias en otros lugares. Estos sitios han sido comunidades de diversidad racial y económica, en donde muchos de los residentes son propietarias de sus propias casas.

Los incendios han destruido varios templos, incluida una mezquita, una sinagoga, una parroquia católica y media docena de iglesias protestantes.

Se investigan las causas

Aún no se determinan las causas de los incendios.

La caída de rayos es la causa más común de incendios en Estados Unidos, según la Asociación Nacional de Protección contra Incendios, pero los investigadores no tardaron en descartar esta posibilidad. No se recibieron informes de caída de rayos en el área de Palisades o en la zona alrededor del incendio de Eaton, el cual se originó en el este del condado de Los Ángeles.

Las siguientes dos causas más comunes son los incendios intencionales o por chispazos en el cableado de servicios públicos.

Varios eventos han sido cancelados y pospuestos

Los Premios Critics Choice reprogramaron su ceremonia del domingo en Santa Mónica para el 26 de enero.

La organización que organiza los Oscar extendió la ventana de votación para las nominaciones a los Premios de la Academia y retrasó el anuncio de nominaciones, el cual estaba planeado para la próxima semana.

La NFL trasladó el juego de la ronda de comodines de la postemporada entre los Rams de Los Ángeles y los Vikings de Minnesota a Arizona debido a los incendios. El partido se llevará a cabo el lunes por la noche. Además, la NBA pospuso el juego entre los Lakers y los Hornets.

Se tiene programado el regreso de los partidos de la NBA a Los Ángeles para el lunes por la noche, cuando los Clippers reciban al Heat de Miami y los Lakers a los Spurs de San Antonio. Será el primer juego de los Clippers en cinco días después de que se aplazó su duelo como local ante Charlotte del sábado.

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La alcaldesa de Los Ángeles, Karen Bass, enfrenta una prueba crítica a su gestión durante la mayor crisis que haya enfrentado la ciudad en varias décadas, pero ya se dieron inicio a las acusaciones de fallas entre el liderazgo, culpas políticas e investigaciones.

El gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, ordenó el viernes que las autoridades estatales determinen la causa por la que un embalse de 440 millones de litros (117 millones de galones) estaba fuera de operaciones y algunos hidrantes se habían quedado sin agua.

La jefa de bomberos de Los Ángeles, Kristin Crowley, dijo que el gobierno de la ciudad le falló a su departamento al no poner a disposición fondos suficientes para combatir incendios. También criticó la falta de agua.

Fumble on opening kickoff, injuries and penalties cost the Packers in their loss to the Eagles

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12/01/2025

PHILADELPHIA. — Keisean Nixon fumbled the opening kickoff and the Green Bay Packers were never able to pick up the pieces.

Nixon’s lost fumble was the first in a series of blunders in a 22-10 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles in the wild-card round Sunday night, an injury-marred game that ended the Packers’ season.

Green Bay lost two of its top three receivers, a couple of starting offensive linemen and a handful of defenders, and their replacements were among the key contributors to some of the mistakes that proved costly.

Coach Matt LaFleur singled out the fumble, the first of the Packers’ four turnovers, as a bad tone-setter. It was the first time a team fumbled away the opening kick of an NFL playoff game since 2001.

“When you come into somebody else’s house against a really good football team, you can’t start the way we did,” LaFleur said. “To fumble the opening kick and them turn it into a touchdown and be down 7-0 from the jump, it was obviously too much to overcome.”

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) walks off the field after an injury during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

So were the injuries, which piled up throughout the game.

Left guard Elgton Jenkins was knocked out with a stinger in the first quarter right around the time defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt left with a lower leg injury. Jenkins’ replacements, rookie Travis Glover and then Kadeem Telfort, were penalized multiple times, and even veteran Sean Rhyan was flagged late after moving from right tackle to center when Josh Myers injured his left leg.

“It was a real sudden shift early on in the game, and they stepped up,” Rhyan said of Glover and Telfort. «A couple calls here and there — it could’ve gone either way. But for how sudden it was, I think they did a fine job.”

In between the Packers losing linemen, Romeo Doubs’ head bounced off the turf in the end zone and fellow receiver Jayden Reed injured a shoulder in the second half. Doubs was evaluated for a concussion, but LaFleur said the 24-year-old was doing better than he feared when assessing the situation on the field and did not want to use injuries as an excuse.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) reacts after missing a catch during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Philadelphia. Doubs was injured on the play. (Photo: AP/Derik Hamilton)

“It’s unfortunate, and I hate it for our guys that have to battle through that, but it’s football,” LaFleur said. “It’s a next-man-up mentality, and there’s a standard of performance that you have to go out there and we have to hold that standard no matter who’s in and you’ve got to find ways to adjust and it’s our job as coaches to try to make the necessary adjustments to put those guys in positions where you can still have success.

«We obviously didn’t do a good enough job of that.”

The attrition certainly played a role. When the Packers were mounting a comeback bid in the fourth quarter, Jordan Love’s fourth-down pass was incomplete when Malik Heath — on the field only because Doubs and Reed were out — could not get both feet inbounds.

Green Bay Packers center Josh Myers (71) gestures as he is carted off the field after an injury during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Philadelphia. (Photo: AP/Matt Slocum)

By that point, the Packers were trying to climb out of a deficit. Love — who insisted his sore throwing elbow had no effect on his play as he threw three interceptions — and LaFleur were critical of how the offense could not get enough going.

“That first half, man, we were flat, we were hurting ourselves, a lot of penalties, bad decisions,” said running back Josh Jacobs, who scored Green Bay’s only touchdown and accounted for 121 of 302 yards of offense. “You can’t win games like that.”

Likewise with penalties — the Packers were penalized eight times for 85 yards, including a couple of personal fouls late: one by Nixon and another by T.J. Slaton on late hits. LaFleur lamented the lack of discipline and said his players needed to be better at keeping their emotions in check.

“Against big teams, against good teams, you can’t make as many mistakes — costly penalties, whatever, frustration, flags,” Jacobs said. “It just can’t happen.”

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