The Avila Beach Drive Roundabout project is nearing its final phase. However, some local business owners are not thrilled about what might happen to their businesses during a closure of the intersection. For Avila Valley Barn off of Avila Beach Drive, the summer is their busiest time of year. “Our peak season is July, our parking lot is full and our parking lot is almost five acres, so that's a lot of visitors," Owner Raven Lukehart explained. Lukehart is worried that the busy summer season might take a hit with the final phase of the Avila Beach Drive Roundabout project slated for a 40-day shutdown of the intersection in July, which means people wouldn’t have a direct line to businesses along that road. “We operate our business off of those three [summer] months for the entire year. So to have 40 days taken out of that, it's really scary for us as business owners," she said. The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors recently saw Lukehart and Visit SLO CAL speak during public comment. In an email to KSBY, Visit SLO CAL said that they would like to see “proactive mitigations to minimize traffic congestion and business disruption. Clear wayfinding, 'Open for Business' signage and collaborative marketing support are essential to sustaining access and supporting local businesses and residents throughout the project." Avila Hot Springs employee Hannah Hamel also mentioned that even though there’s always been traffic along Avila Beach Drive, there seems to be more now during the current phase of roundabout construction with a new four-way stop sign. “Lately there's been a lot of traffic maybe around five or so, and everyone's leaving the beach area and going up towards the freeway because they have a four-way stop over there now," Hamel explained. While many business owners and stakeholders in the area believe the project is important, Lukehart suggested moving the closure to August when the busy season starts to die down. “I'm hoping that they will really enhance that plan to make sure it's appropriate for if it is July, a July closure. But even in August, you know, we have a ton of visitors year-round," Lukehart said. At the board of supervisors meeting, Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg suggested increased communication, more onsite staffing and another discussion with the contractor, CalPortland, to see if another time period can be chosen for the closure. “See if there’s not a way to avoid July, particularly the truck show and move it towards mid-August through September and see if there’s not some flexibility there," Ortiz-Legg said last Tuesday. At the meeting, SLO County Public Works roundabout project manager Aaron Yonker said that it would be best to avoid the summer and winter months, but with the 20-month construction schedule of all the phases, it happens to be landing this summer. Supervisors last week requested more review on the project as they look into whether the timeline for the closure can be moved. They’re expected to make a decision on the project’s timeline at a later meeting. By CiberCuba Editorial Team April 2025 could become the driest month recorded in Ciego de Ávila since 2008 with precipitation levels below 30% of the historical average reflecting preliminary data from the Provincial Meteorological Center which warned about the worsening drought in the area This deficit adds to a sustained trend of low rainfall over the past five years due to a decrease in precipitation in the region The lack of rainfall affects not only the availability of water but also agriculture and other sectors that depend on water resources, emphasized Frank Fernández Castañeda, meteorologist at the Provincial Meteorological Center of Ciego de Ávila, in a note published by the newspaper Invasor He indicated that the main cause has been the persistent influence of high-pressure systems which create clear skies and dry conditions “Unlike tropical cyclones that attract media attention but they can lead to prolonged drought events like the one we are experiencing,” he noted Traditionally, May marks the beginning of the rainy season in Cuba Although climate models indicate that rainfall could be within normal levels for that month "The deficit in precipitation would be partially mitigated although the drought would persist," the specialist pointed out Nonetheless, on this May 3rd, there were rains and thunderstorms reported in several localities of the province. The Provincial Meteorological Center of Ciego de Ávila reported the occurrence of heavy rainfall in Morón and the provincial capital In April, Fernández himself warned that the central province was experiencing a precipitation deficit over the last four years as 35 of the last 51 months (69%) reported rainfall below historical averages of the 24 months included in the rainy season (from May to October) 14 experienced negative precipitation anomalies Despite having a few very wet months in isolation they were not sufficient to adequately recharge the aquifers The data illustrated that from November 2024 to March 2025 the province accumulated only 163.5 millimeters of precipitation resulting in a deficit of 41.1 millimeters January 2025 was one of the driest months in the last decade at the official start of the rainy season in Cuba although a gradual increase in rainy activity is expected in the coming days According to the meteorologist Raydel Ruisánchez weather presenter at Telecentro ARTV Artemisa the precipitation will arrive due to a trough in the mid and upper levels of the atmosphere an increase in relative humidity across much of the national territory The scarcity of rainfall in April 2025 in Ciego de Ávila is mainly due to the persistent influence of high-pressure systems or anticyclones This situation has worsened the drought that the region has been facing for several years The drought in Ciego de Ávila seriously affects water availability leading to the implementation of a 24-hour water distribution cycle every nine days in addition to complicating the daily lives of residents who must adapt to the water shortage The Cuban regime has chosen to extend the water distribution cycle to nine days due to the reduced flow in the main supply sources this measure has been described as a "necessary evil" and reflects the government's inability to effectively manage the water crisis and ensure basic services Climate models indicate that rainfall could be within normal values in May which would partially alleviate the precipitation deficit an immediate recovery from the drought is not anticipated as overcoming the historical deficit is necessary to reverse the situation A team of journalists committed to reporting on Cuban current affairs and topics of global interest we work to deliver truthful news and critical analysis There are no statistics available for this player Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here The boil water notice remains for Pismo Beach and Avila Beach while it has been lifted for the communities of Arroyo Grande While the other communities turned off their supply of Lopez Lake water and instead are relying on ground water Pismo Beach and Avila Beach require Lopez Lake water to meet demands Pismo Beach’s well is under maintenance and unable to meet the city’s water demands coli contamination was detected in treated water from Lopez Lake the county issued a boil water order for Arroyo Grande The bacteria was discovered during routine testing The water is contaminated through a transmission line Crews are estimating the boil water notice for Pismo Beach and Avila Beach will be lifted on Saturday The comments below represent the opinion of the writer and do not represent the views or policies of CalCoastNews.com.  Please address the Policies, events and arguments, not the person. Constructive debate is good; mockery, taunting, and name calling is not.   Comment Guidelines   Editor Bill Loving Reporter Karen Velie, (805) 234-1703 Reporter Josh Friedman Founder Daniel Blackburn Tip Your Team tips@calcoastnews.com Advertise ads@calcoastnews.com Moderator moderator@calcoastnews.com Site Issues admin@calcoastnews.com A boil water notice has been lifted for people living in Pismo Beach according to the County of San Luis Obispo Officials say the State Division of Drinking Water authorized the cancellation around noon on Saturday after extensive testing confirmed that the drinking water supply was safe The county's Public Works Department reports that residents can return to using their tap water for ordinary purposes without taking any further action Restaurants can also return to normal operations if they follow Environmental Health Department guidance The announcement comes after the order was lifted for residents of Arroyo Grande and customers of the San Miguelito Mutual Water Company on Friday afternoon the county is continuing to work with its partner agencies to investigate the cause of the singular test result that triggered Wednesday’s order The current investigation is expected to take 30 days to complete county representatives say drinking water remains safe for consumption and is under regular water quality sampling San Luis Obispo County Director of Public Works John Diodati wrote about the affects of the boil water notice in a press release published on Saturday “I recognize the last few days have been extremely impactful for our Five Cities communities," Diodati said and through strong collaboration and coordination with the state we were able to quickly implement preventative safety measures.” Diodati also emphasized that the drinking water is safe and will be monitored and regularly tested as the county works toward identifying the source that caused the event we will share information with the public on what we know and what measures we will take to prevent this from happening again," Diodati said County Board of Supervisors Chair and District 3 Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg added that the county alert system was critical in keeping the public safe The boil water notice was issued on Wednesday after testing on water samples repeatedly found the presence of coliform bacteria in the Lopez Water Distribution System According to the Public Works Department, one sample showed the presence of E. coli. County officials explained on Friday that the communities of Pismo Beach and Avila Beach reportedly tested negative during the boil water notice; however they remained connected to the Lopez Water Distribution System requiring the notice to stay in place in those areas until Saturday An official website of the United States government Watch Live at 11:30 a.m. ET: Results of Nationwide Law Enforcement Effort Press Conference View the latest ICE guidance on COVID-19 Get information about how to check in with your local ICE Office here Reportándose con ICE: Obtenga información sobre cómo reportarse a su oficina local de ICE aquí View in other languages Call 1-866-DHS-2-ICE to report suspicious activityReport Crime Learn More About ICE ICE's ERO officers uphold United States immigration laws by focusing on individuals who present the greatest risk to national security View the annual report Media Inquiries along with federal partners from the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol Firearms and Explosives arrested an illegally present Ecuadoran national charged with more than twenty counts of sex crimes against a minor Officers with ICE Boston and agents from DEA New England and ATF Boston arrested Gilberto Avila-Jara “There are no appropriate words to describe the amount of damage Gilberto Avila-Jara has allegedly done to our Massachusetts community,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H “Children are the most precious and most vulnerable members of our communities and we will do everything in our power to protect them from illegal sex offenders ICE Boston remains committed to prioritizing public safety by arresting and removing alien sexual predators from New England.” Avila illegally entered the United States near San Ysidro Officers with the Immigration and Naturalization Service apprehended Avila March 2 a Justice Department immigration judge ordered Avila removed from the United States to Ecuador INS removed Avila from the United States to Ecuador July 2 Avila illegally reentered the United States on an unknown date at an unknown location and without being inspected The Lawrence District Court arraigned Avila on Dec for more than 20 offenses including indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 rape of a child with force and aggravated statutory rape of a Child ICE Boston lodged an immigration detainer against Avila with the Lawrence Police Department The Lawrence District Court refused to honor the ICE detainer and released Avila from custody on bail March 17 the Essex County Superior Court arraigned Avila for six counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 eight counts of rape of a child with force and eight counts of aggravated statutory rape of a child Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form Learn more about ICE’s mission to increase public safety in 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share your memories © 2025 Mission Park Funeral Chapels & Cemeteries Made with love by funeralOne such as garbage accumulation and the collapse of sewer systems Although the rains relieve drought conditions they also highlight urban vulnerability to intense phenomena Several areas of the city of Ciego de Ávila were affected by flash flooding following heavy rainfall recorded in the afternoon of this Saturday Intense rainfall has marked the beginning of the rainy season in the central province, which will last until October, and arrives amid a severe drought affecting the area causing rapid accumulations of water in streets Through its Facebook profile, the Provincial Meteorological Center (CMP) of Ciego de Ávila shared images of water accumulations in El Algarrobo and other areas of the provincial capital "The street Ciego de Ávila has also been crowded for years, as the sewage systems of Marcial Gómez and Abraham Delgado are inadequate," mentioned a user identified as Elizabeth SP on the portal Ciego de Ávila Información neighbors attribute part of the problem to the accumulation of garbage "These floods are not due to the amount of rain; they are caused by blockages from all the trash piled up in every corner from the center to the neighborhoods," stated Rodalys Gómez it’s not bad for it to rain once in a while.. which had warned of heavy rains in the afternoon hours of Saturday Images from the weather radar confirmed significant convective activity in several areas of the province Authorities recommended avoiding travel through flooded areas and not drinking rainwater as it may contain contaminants This was the first heavy downpour of May in Ciego de Ávila highlighting the need to pay attention to the vulnerability of certain urban areas in the face of intense rainfall Also this Saturday, a severe local storm caused damage to homes and the electrical system in a town in Puerto Padre May officially marks the beginning of the rainy season in Cuba and although on the first day of the month the rainfall was sparse and localized experts anticipate a gradual increase in rainfall activity in the coming days According to meteorologist Raydel Ruisánchez the weather presenter at Telecentro ARTV Artemisa the rainfall will occur due to a trough in the mid and upper levels of the atmosphere This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application 2024 at her home.She was born to Kenneth Swan Stromberg and Betty Jane (Supalo) Stromberg She grew up in Minneapolis 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map data © OpenStreetMap contributors SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Saint Louis junior center Robbie Avila is one of 10 candidates for the 2025 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced today named after the Class of 1995 Hall of Famer and three-time NCAA Champion celebrates its 11th year by honoring the top centers in NCAA Division I men's college basketball Avila averages 16.6 ppg and 6.6 rpg entering the Billikens' game Feb He leads all centers in NCAA Division I in assists per game (4.2) and 3-pointers made per game (1.6) 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists while shooting 53.6 percent from the field and 39.4 percent from the arc He led all NCAA Division I centers in assists a season ago Fans are encouraged to participate in Fan Voting starting on Friday, February 7, on hoophallawards.com The Fan Vote will count as one committee vote during the finalist selection process Thanks for visiting While the boil water notice issued on Wednesday by county officials was lifted on Friday in some parts of the Five Cities it still remains in place for Avila Beach and Pismo Beach KSBY News spoke with community members about how they are dealing with the ongoing public health issue “We haven't been able to use any water in the whole establishment,” said Avila Market employee Lyndsey Blaume Blaume says the ongoing boil water notice has impacted them County officials advise those who remain under the boil water order to use bottled water or boil their water But Blaume says boiling water at the market has been an inconvenience so everything we have to boil when it comes to our produce we have to boil the water first,” said Blaume It's just a lot of frustration with the customers as to why we can't give them coffee or water cups or anything of that sort." KSBY News talked to Peloton Cellars Winery and the tasting room attendant told us that they have had to use an electric skillet to boil water to clean their wine glasses “Every glass we wash has to go through that boiling water process,” said Jack Kesselring Peloton Cellars Winery Tasting Room attendant “And it adds at least 10 minutes to every single hour or so just to get the water boiled and instead of just using the sink So it gets really annoying really quickly.” and said she’s been boiling water at her home “It is an inconvenience a little bit,” said Zimmerman While a boil water order remains in effect for Avila Beach and Pismo Beach businesses are hopeful it will be over soon “I heard that it's getting better and a lot of the Five Cities area and so I'm just hoping we get the all clear soon,” said Kesselring county officials say they will alert affected residents by Reverse 911 and ALERTSLO passed away peacefully in the early morning of November 29 Ed/Eddie/Ed the Great/Dad/Daddy-O/Dad the Great/Grandpa Dad was born on October 6 Colorado to Eloy and Isabelle Avila who preceded him in death The Avila family moved from Cokedale to Albuquerque when he was still young building a home in the South Valley of Albuquerque and establishing roots in New Mexico he re-entered school earning both his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Biology from the University of New Mexico He then spent his career sharing his passion for science and educating students around Albuquerque including teaching astronomy at Albuquerque's planetarium and biology at Cibola High School where he eventually retired Nevada with his wife Rosie where he continued to teach for several more years until again retiring and returning to New Mexico where they would remain Ed felt a need to continue learning so he returned to UNM to take courses that piqued his interest such as Anatomy & Physiology and Spanish He was also a passionate advocate and sponsor for helping others through addiction earning his Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential not for the actual license but because he wanted to know that when he spoke to others about addiction that it came from a place grounded in education he could not have chosen a more perfect partner in his wife Rosie taking many cruises including to the Caribbean and Alaska and making the most of their retirement years together he was as devoted as they come and never missed a beat in telling his kids how proud he was of them signing each and every birthday and Christmas card and concluding each and every phone call with "Proud his great granddaughter Lailah and his brother Vernon and wife Patty but we are deeply grateful for the time we got to spend with him Funeral services will be held at 10 am Monday Burial services will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 10 am Rams offensive lineman Steve Avila wrapped his Mustang in Christmas lights for the holidays That simple act reflects the uniquely joyful personality Avila brings to work every single day Even when Avila hurt his knee earlier this season which caused him to miss games for the first time in his professional career he came to the facility with a smile on his face He walked through the halls of the Rams' facility in Woodland Hills peeking his head into open doorways to have conversations with the PR staff and other Rams employees "I try to do my part and get information on what people like because that's how you get people's soft spots and that's what I like doing around here," Avila said Avila has always sought out those conversations so much so that the PR department has often joked about getting him a desk for their office – the injury just increased his availability to do so People who go out of their way to spread joy in others are a rare commodity 338-pound people with that kind of zeal are even more difficult to come by Avila "has a heart for people," said head coach Sean McVay to be authentically themselves all the time The comfort that Avila has inside his own skin transfers into the team's play on the gridiron "Don't mistake the kindness for weakness," said offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur Avila has always been an effervescent person but he didn't know how that would come across as a rookie in an NFL locker room He quickly adapted to the Rams' welcoming environment and reverted to his authentic "When you have a good attitude I feel like that's what really starts your day," Avila said but that's really what it takes to be in this league." It's obvious to anyone who's around the team that Avila takes his work and personal connections seriously His "rare ability" to control his body and quickness on the football field is just part of what makes him so easy to play with What's really a "rare ability," to borrow a phrase is his determination to show respect to others and see them for who they are It doesn't matter if it's the starting quarterback a practice squad player or the equipment intern "I think the things that you see are consistent with who he is on a daily basis," McVay said He loves competing and he has a great way about himself He's engaged and he's very present with you." Rookie center Beaux Limmer said that Avila was one of the first people to really help him out with drills and calls despite the fact that they were playing the same position during training camp "I thought it was really nice of him," Limmer said you don't know a lot going in and I know when you're in a starting position you don't want to help them out because they're there to take somebody's job." as he slid back over to left guard and free agent signing Jonah Jackson was left out of the starting lineup The kindness Avila showed to Limmer early in the year sparked his emergence as the team's starting center at a position group where "chemistry is everything," it helps to have someone as approachable as Avila playing next to him "especially when there are days you come in here and you're a little tired or something and you come in the meeting room and he's got that big smile on his face popping jokes off and just how he approaches practice and the way he celebrates after a big play will kind of energize the whole o-line." "One of the things that's refreshing about Steve is he has a very light personality," said offensive line coach Ryan Wendell "very joyful every day and so I think that can be infectious when he's playing well." Avila even dressed up as Santa Claus each of the past two years and came to the Rams' business office He also went to a Walmart in costume and participated in the Rams' eighth Annual Holiday Shopping Spree with the Salvation Army Spreading cheer and presents to kids during the holidays is peak Avila Avila reignited his love for cars last season and he's bonded with several teammates over that joint interest He loved them as a kid and said he now feels "blessed" to have the opportunity to invest in that passion and has even planned to attend "Cars and Coffee" during the offseason with safety Quentin Lake Avila talks about cars with his teammates "every single day," and for people who aren't interested Whether it's a person's favorite Pop-Tart flavor or the technique on a duo block Avila can find something to engage in with anyone making him a staple in the Rams' locker room "He's an outgoing guy," said quarterback Matthew Stafford Some of his best moments I feel like are mic'd up You (usually) don't really get to hear a whole lot from an offensive lineman all of a sudden you hear his stuff and realize how much he just loves going out there and competing in between the lines." Avila's personality lights up his surroundings Rams outside linebacker Byron Young is one of the latest NFL players to take up pilates as part of his offseason training The Los Angeles Rams have signed wide receiver/punt returner Britain Covey to a one-year deal Here are five things to know about former Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter The Rams valued players' production and skill sets that address areas of need above what most teams view as ideal measurables at respective position Here are five things to know about former Michigan outside linebacker Josaiah Stewart The Rams' 2025 schedule will be unveiled May 14 here's what you can do to make the most of that day when it arrives The Rams selected Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson 46th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft El ala cerrada Terrance Ferguson y el linebacker exterior Josaiah Stewart encabezan la clase 2025 de los Rams de Los Ángeles The Los Angeles Rams have agreed to terms with 17 undrafted free agents What experts had to say about the Rams' 2025 draft class of Terrance Ferguson What we learned from Rams head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead's press conference after the third and final day of the 2025 NFL Draft Tracking each selection the Los Angeles Rams make in the 2025 NFL Draft Thanks for visiting Avila and Cerantola among camp cutsMarch 11th Along with those three pitchers, who had all been added to the 40-man roster this past offseason, the Royals optioned outfielder Tyler Gentry (No. 25) to Triple-A and he will head to Minor League camp this week Non-roster pitchers Anthony Simonelli and Junior Fernandez were reassigned to Minor League camp on Monday • Guardians 5, Royals 2 There are now 52 players in Major League camp In his first big league camp, Cameron showed why the Royals were quick to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft this offseason and view him as an important piece of their depth this year native allowed four earned runs in 10 innings with just one walk and seven strikeouts in four Cactus League appearances (one start) He’ll head to Triple-A at the beginning of the season trying to build on the 2.32 ERA he posted there in nine starts at the end of 2024 Cameron makes his debut for Kansas City this season first and foremost,” manager Matt Quatraro said with pitchers being healthy and guys that are established big leaguers “But we’re really excited about what we saw It could be a moment’s notice that we need him and need him to help us win.” allowing one unearned run with two strikeouts He’s always been a strike-thrower in his Minor League career and that didn’t waver when he got on the mound in front of big league coaches “Just being around everybody and having the locker room atmosphere just having relationships with these guys takes all the stress off of you a little bit knowing that whenever I do go up or whatever that looks like knowing that I deserve to be there and can help the team win.” only allowing one run in six innings over three Cactus League games The 23-year-old only made it to Triple-A for one start at the end of ‘24 but the Royals could look at him as a versatile arm for them later this year He was amped up in his first spring appearance on Feb when he was hitting 99 mph on the radar gun That kind of stuff would certainly help Kansas City as long as he can command it and he was a sponge with learning from not only the coaches but the other players," Quatraro said Hopefully that development's quick for him You could see him in the back end [of the bullpen] but you can also see him as a really good starter." Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball dealing with minor back stiffness that slowed him and then sickness that delayed him getting into a Cactus League game until March 2 But he didn’t allow a run in two innings (two appearances) He’ll head to Omaha -- where he only logged 14 1/3 innings at the end of last year -- for the regular season to familiarize himself with strictly relieving and he profiles as a high-leverage back-end reliever,” Quatraro said He had a little taste of Triple-A last year learn all the other stuff about being available every day Gentry made his big league debut last year and is considered part of the Royals’ outfield depth again in 2025 He went 5-for-15 in nine Cactus League games this spring Andrea Rodriguez Avila was wrapping up her Peer Academic Advisor training wanted boba tea; it was nearing the end of the semester and everything was "messy and unorganized," she said The two went to The Tea Nook on campus — Andrea had never been "We talked the whole way there," Martinez said "I could talk to her about anything," Martinez Martinez had transferred to Rice in the fall "Whenever I was having trouble last semester like deciding what I wanted to do for housing Andrea transferred to Rice at the beginning of the Spring 2024 semester At the Community College of Baltimore County Andrea served as president of honor society Phi Theta Kappa chaired the college-wide student programming board and was an active member of the college's business club student honors council and multicultural student association where she spent last summer at a Mellon Foundation-funded research fellowship Andrea produced a humanities research project titled "El Cadejo: A Mirror of Mayan Roots and Religious Oppression," according to her LinkedIn Transferring colleges was not an easy feat Martinez said — especially when it meant coming to a small close-knit university like Rice in the middle of the school year bonding over what they shared: a similar uprooting a similar love for makeup and a similar penchant for procrastinating essays “We would talk about what transferring was like "She was just really brave and really balanced in doing things Andrea had already thrown herself into political science courses in addition to having spent months as an Honor Council representative and a Jones PAA Her fall was shaping up to be even more involved she joined the Transfer Student Association as its events chair and the Hispanic culture club Raíces Unidas as its social chair Andrea was on the Student Association's agenda for immediate consideration to be appointed the SA's deputy parliamentarian “She was super enthusiastic,” SA president Jae Kim said “She was excited to get involved campus-wide … She had lots of ideas on what she wanted to do with the SA and lots of different areas of advocacy she was interested in.” Andrea had also just joined the Doerr Institute as a student ambassador [Andrea] took charge of her leadership development immediately upon coming to Rice and wasted no time enrolling in programs and getting involved as a leader on campus," Stephanie Taylor Associate Director of Leader Development at the Doerr Institute for New Leaders said in a statement to the Thresher.  After interviewing Andrea for the Raíces Unidas position this summer president Ana Rivera said she was struck by her ambition so soon in her time at Rice "From the moment I spoke with her," Rivera "she was just ready to go and make her time at Rice the best she could in the next few years she had planned She wanted to be there for the Rice community it tells her story of the person she was.” Martinez echoes a similar sentiment: "She knew what she wanted and how to get it." If you or someone you know is experiencing intimate partner abuse call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 If you or anyone you know are thinking about suicide or experiencing a health crisis call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 Please note All comments are eligible for publication by The Rice Thresher On the first day of Black History Month (Feb 1st) a 14-mile-long trail race in north Phoenix All participants were welcomed by a beautiful sunrise in the Sonoran desert with orange and red colors growing behind the mountains as the day welcomed dozens of runners to Cave Creek Park The best part of my experience was sharing time talking and running with a dedicated group that promotes health and wellness among African American men Black Men Run (BMR) is a national organization and a movement that supports a wide range of abilities through running centering a space by Black Men for Black Men BMR's mission is “to encourage health and wellness among African American men by promoting a culture of running/jogging to stay fit resulting in "a healthy brotherhood”.” This national organization has Chapters all over the country somewhat similar to Sierra Club Chapter Outings Similar to Latino Outdoors or Indigenous Women Hike BMR is a great example of what closing the Nature Equity gap is connection and belonging to communities and individuals who might not otherwise have access to enjoy the outdoors or see themselves represented as leaders and creators of their own space safe and welcoming atmosphere that allows people to feel seen and comfortable I completed the Elephant Mountain 22K (13.9 mi) in 2:34 hrs Beyond individual results or personal records yet visible statement of how representation matters in outdoor spaces where marginalized communities are not always present Thank you Black Men Run for creating and sharing this space showing that intentional leadership and representation help bridge the gap between those who have always felt seen and included in the outdoors Certainly a page in history was written at this event Want to follow Sergio on his runs? You can find him on Instagram @sergio_concolor The Chapter Outings team at Sierra Club inspires and equips Chapters and volunteers all over the country to actualize healthy outings and facilitate welcoming and inclusive experiences for members By cultivating meaningful outdoor engagement Chapter Outings supports Chapters in closing the nature equity gap.  Sierra Club® and "Explore, enjoy and protect the planet"® are registered trademarks of the Sierra Club. © Sierra Club 2025.The Sierra Club Seal is a registered copyright at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living Community She was under the care of Brio Hospice and her family to Apolinar Avila and Venancia de la Torre Avila She attended schools in Rancho de los Garcias Mezquites she married Manuel Cortez Muñoz in Jalisco Maria and Manuel made their home in Idaho Falls She was an active member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and served as a Eucharistic Minister (Maria de la Luz Cortez) Cortez of Idaho Falls Mario (Hortencia Fernandez) Cortez of Idaho Raquel (Maurilio Ruiz) Cortez de Ruiz of Idaho Falls Manuel (Karina Cortez) Cortez of Idaho Falls Isabel “Chabelo” (Lucia Cortez) Cortez of Idaho Falls Nicolas (Lorena Palacios) Cortez of Idaho Falls Sidonio (Elena Madera) Avila of Pauma Valley WA; 35 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by her infant son and daughter Saint Louis star big man Robbie Avila was helped off the court late in his team's season-opening 85-78 loss to Santa Clara on Monday because of a right ankle injury With under five minutes left in the second half, Avila drove to the rim and jumped to pass the ball to Gibson Jimerson in the opposite corner but landed awkwardly and twisted his ankle Avila was on the floor under the basket for a couple of minutes before being helped off and into the locker room He later emerged but was unable to put weight on his right leg and spent the rest of the game on the bench with ice on his ankle The school said he would be further evaluated when the team returns to St 5 rebounds and 5 assists before the injury He missed much of the preseason because of a sprained ankle but was able to suit up and play 17 minutes in the Billikens' second exhibition game A 6-foot-10 center who followed head coach Josh Schertz from Indiana State to Saint Louis in the spring, Avila was one of the biggest breakout players of the 2023-24 college basketball season. He helped lead the Sycamores to 32 wins and a run to the NIT championship game, where they lost to Seton Hall who became one of the most recognizable players in the country last season because of his goggles and distinctive skill set 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists en route to first-team All-Missouri Valley Conference honors He earned such nicknames as "Cream Abdul-Jabbar," "Steph Blurry" and "Larry Nerd." He was selected to the Atlantic 10's preseason all-conference first team Saint Louis will next face Avila University on Sunday LOUIS – Saint Louis junior center Robbie Avila was named to the Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Preseason Watch List which was announced today by the Atlanta Tipoff Club and Naismith Awards Avila is one of just 50 players nationwide selected for the watch list He is the lone honoree from the Atlantic 10 Conference Avila is in his first season with the Billikens after spending the last two years at Indiana State where he played for new SLU head coach Josh Schertz Avila helped the Sycamores to the MVC regular-season title and an appearance in the NIT championship game He was a 2024 Lou Henson All-America selection and a first-team All-Missouri Valley Conference choice 6.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists for Indiana State his sophomore year shooting 53.6 percent from the field and 39.4 percent from the arc while draining 61 3-pointers He accumulated 1,007 points in two years across 71 appearances for the Sycamores Avila and the Billikens open the season against Santa Clara on Monday (CT) at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls It is the second game of a tripleheader at the Field of 68 Opening Day Showcase The matchup will be streamed for free across the Field of 68's social media channels Memorial services will be held at noon on Tuesday Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Hass Funeral Home of Clayton Colorado to Baltazar Avila and Jenni Lilli (Martinez) Avila He grew up in Colorado and worked as a general contractor for several years Mark married Lucinda Montano Avila on July 23 Mark was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law 5 CHILDREN: Brittany Davidson and Zac of Carlsbad New Mexico and their children Hagen Joe Davidson and Averi Davidson and another on the way his mother Louisa Stroup and his grandmother Christine Stroup Markus Herrera and Michael Herrera and his mother Alicia Conas Molly Christine Avila and Latham of Canyon City Colorado and Ady Terisina Avila-Gonzales and James and their children Joe and Carolyn Montano and Kathryn Montoya Published in Obituaries – Omaha Storm Chasers starting pitcher Luinder Avila struck out a career-high 11 and took a shutout into the sixth inning but the Louisville Bats spoiled Tuesday’s home opener as Omaha fell to Louisville 7-3 at Werner Park The lone hit the right-hander surrendered came to open the fifth inning then he punched out his first two Louisville hitters in the sixth inning before a walk ended his start 11 strikeouts was two over his previous career-high and marked the most strikeouts in a game by an Omaha pitcher since 2017 Left fielder John Rave opened the scoring for Omaha with a leadoff home run in the bottom of the first inning and the Storm Chasers held on to a 1-0 lead through the first five innings After Avila walked a batter with two outs in the sixth right-hander Cruz Norriega entered for his Triple-A debut but could not record an out then also allowing two of his own to cross as the Bats took a 3-1 lead Omaha countered to tie the game with a pair of solo homers right fielder Joey Wiemer left the yard with a solo shot in the bottom of the sixth and Luca Tresh tied the game in the bottom of the seventh with a solo home run as well – his first Triple-A hit Anthony Simonelli and Evan Sisk bridged the gap to the eighth inning combining for 1.1 scoreless innings of relief Steven Cruz took over on the mound in the eighth and surrendered a pair of runs on a two-out giving Louisville a lead it did not relinquish Junior Fernandez made his Omaha debut on the mound in the ninth surrendering two more runs that held for the 7-3 final score in favor of Louisville Shortstop Cam Devanney recorded a pair of hits and drew a walk from the ninth spot in the batting order while Joey Wiemer reached base twice and Nick Loftin drew two walks The Storm Chasers and Bats play the second of six games in this week’s series on Wednesday afternoon as left-hander Noah Cameron makes his season debut for Omaha with a 12:05 p.m A bilingual background and degrees in communication and business helped set this alumna up for success at NBCUniversal ’23M walked across the stage to receive her MBA she achieved a milestone that fewer than 8% of Latinas in the United States attain: earning a master’s degree Avila leverages her Spanish-speaking skills and Monmouth education to support ad sales by forecasting and predicting show performance on NBC and Telemundo contributing to high-profile projects like the Super Bowl and the 2026 FIFA World Cup she hopes to one day pay it forward by mentoring others like her I explored my passion for media and communication while refining my Spanish through courses like Spanish for Business and a life-changing study abroad experience in Cádiz Hosting the award-winning show “Nuestros Sonidos Latinos” on WMCX and producing content with HawkTV provided invaluable hands-on experience in production and scriptwriting—skills that helped me get to where I am today So many people helped me on both an academic and personal level: Professor of Spanish Alison Maginn encouraged me to study abroad who coordinates “Nuestros Sonidos Latinos,” taught me to believe in myself Monmouth’s career development office helped me land my first internship with NBC which opened the door to four more opportunities and I’m passionate about media and business and hope to grow into leadership roles while mentoring others the way I was mentored I’d love to give back as an adjunct professor helping students—especially first-gen students—just like Monmouth helped me so anyone with questions can feel free to reach out and connect with me Avila aids bullpen at outset of the ALCSRighty goes 2 2/3 innings to prevent Cleveland's Big Four relievers from enteringOctober 15th during which few things went right for the Guardians as they went down 1-0 in the series it was their 26th man who delivered a heroic performance Entering the hectic environment of a Yankee Stadium crowd ready to come unglued as he took over for reliever Joey Cantillo -- whose own appearance came earlier than expected after Guardians starter Alex Cobb lasted just 2 2/3 innings -- shortly after the left-hander had uncorked his fourth wild pitch of the night Avila stabilized what had the makings of a disastrous fourth inning the 27-year-old shut down the Yankees across 2 2/3 innings by retiring all eight batters he faced Avila kept the Guardians within striking distance by departing with a three-run deficit his length saved them from having to utilize any of The Big Four in their bullpen: Cade Smith Of Cleveland’s 44 total innings pitched in the ALDS against the Tigers the dominant back-end quartet worked 21 of the bullpen’s 26 2/3 innings Avila was followed by Erik Sabrowski and Andrew Walters who combined for 2 2/3 innings of one-run ball “[Avila] did his best to save our bullpen,” shortstop Brayan Rocchio who homered and was involved in an odd obstruction play “He executed his pitches and helped us out a lot by preserving the bullpen.” Monday night’s performance was nothing new for Avila who has been somewhat of an unsung hero in Cleveland’s bullpen He has proven capable of performing any role whether it be short outings -- 21 of his 54 regular-season appearances were one inning or less -- or long relief That versatility was ultimately a prevailing factor in Guardians manager Stephen Vogt’s decision to add him back to the roster for this round He has come in and stopped the bleeding and stopped the game and continued to get outs for us Pedro has been phenomenal in that role for us all year long So it was great to see him back on the mound doing it.” Despite not having pitched in over two weeks Avila maintained his arm by regularly throwing bullpens as he sat back and cheered on his teammates throughout the ALDS Avila credited that work as something that helped him feel sharp as he came on to face the heart of the Yankees’ lineup “I kept working hard during those two weeks that I hadn’t pitched,” Avila told MLB.com in Spanish I think I executed what I had been working on.” The Guardians will need a better overall pitching performance going forward than the one turned in for Game 1 which saw seven walks and five wild pitches in eight innings who was making his first career postseason appearance provided the blueprint by pounding the zone with 20 of his 31 pitches for strikes Not only did Avila keep The Big Four completely fresh for Game 2 but he’s likely earned himself another opportunity in a higher-leverage role later in this series “I just focused on doing my job,” Avila said and the results came out as good as I wanted them to be.” Life as a sports fan(atic) can easily be dictated by wins and losses, vengeance and celebration, but the memories always stick, and March Madness surely presents some of both for Indiana State basketball fans The Sycamores are one year removed from a dream season that featured 32 wins a Missouri Valley Conference regular-season title a NCAA Tournament snub supported by a run to the NIT championship game Big shoes to fill: Matthew Graves familiar with being an underdog, has 'second chance' as Indiana State coach a mass exodus by players into the transfer portal He endeared himself by captivating the country as a big man who could do a lot of things well sporting his spec-rec goggles and was another reason many wanted to see the Trees in the big dance The Billikens were far removed from the success Schertz, Avila and Isaiah Swope experienced in Terre Haute. A 32-7 season with a group that had Jayson Kent go to Texas, Pike's Ryan Conwell to Xavier and others elsewhere and were a first-round exit in the National Invitation Tournament Its best win was by nine over NCAA Tournament team and league champ VCU The Sycamores, meanwhile, finished 14-18 and 8-12, tied for eighth, in Missouri Valley Conference play. The first season under Matthew Graves started fine going 8-4 heading into a game at Ohio State and it began a stretch of eight losses in nine games It won its final regular-season game against Southern Illinois by 18 points only to lose to the Salukis by one in the opening round of Arch Madness four days later Juliana Ávila Vélez grew up in Colombia in the 1990s when her country was riddled with drug production and government corruption She says her day-to-day realities were “heavy.” my dad was the owner of a coffee farm,” says Ávila a fintech and insurance executive who is now pursuing her MSx degree “At our farm the only way you could tell the guerrillas from the Army was by their boots Her father had invested everything in that farm and lost significant assets in the mayhem “I realized that maybe if my father had diversified his investments She hopes to make that common-sense financial planning accessible to small business owners and people throughout Latin America What could I do for my region and for my people I thought the MSx Program would provide the resources and the clarity I needed to decide what’s next for me I knew that a huge part of my class here would be from different countries so I wanted to learn more about other industries The MSx Program would provide me with that opportunity the GSB is known for making you believe everything is possible I really needed that boost of confidence to know that everything is possible for me Just being a successful young woman in the male-led financial and insurance industries empowers others to pursue what they want to do I always see my minority status as a strength I bring unique perspectives and leadership We Colombians keep silent when we meet new people because every time we say where we’re from people think about Pablo Escobar or about guerrillas We have popular Netflix series and movies that only show that part of Colombia from 30 years ago I’m trying to change how people perceive Colombia — our landscapes and entrepreneurs I want them to think about the future – me It was my first time working in public relations so I really wanted to succeed at sharing the value of the company and our value proposition as a new insurance technology and you have to be really intentional with your words to keep the interviewer engaged and focused on your key messages BCI Bank is committed to working with entrepreneurs in Chile and empowering small and medium enterprises we decided that if we really wanted to help entrepreneurs in Chile We partnered with Microsoft and Catholic University we devised the idea of those strategic partnerships and convinced them it was to their advantage because entrepreneurs would be more successful with their help It’s cool to see huge industries — banking He’s proven that technology can give more people access to services and make a lasting impact you had to go to the bank to open a new account and provide paperwork you can manage your money through your phone You download the app and you can open a new bank account over 40% of adults don’t have a bank account He’s changing how people perceive the banks and how they can help those who may not be the ideal clients because they don’t have a lot of money or a stable income But Nubank is changing their lives by giving them the opportunity to be part of the financial industry You have to be intentional about listening The other thing is a commitment to develop people so you have to let them know it’s a safe space to try new things and that you’re accountable if something goes wrong He really believed in me and always pushed me to be better He helped me focus my energy and grow as a professional I understand things best when people are direct with me I enjoyed Professor Jonathan Levav’s class [Product Launch] He has these two catchphrases about pre-launch companies or products: Is there a market Every entrepreneur should consider the answers to those questions Thanks for visiting The Rice University community is mourning the tragic remembered as a bright and dedicated young scholar with a promising future It was standing room only inside the university’s Memorial Chapel as students and friends of the university participated in a candlelight service in her honor Wednesday night Organized by the Joint Campus Ministers and local houses of worship the event for the 21-year-old pre-law political science major was an opportunity for the Rice community to come together in reflection following her death Monday classmates and all who had the privilege of knowing her,” Rice Provost Amy Dittmar told the attendees “She embraced life and was both brilliant and brave.” Rodriguez Avila transferred to Rice in the spring from the Community College of Baltimore County she was deeply involved in various organizations including the collegewide student programming board Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and the First-Year Experience Mentor program It was her commitment to service and helping others that stood out to Yvonne Romero who called her “the exemplar of the talent” among community college applicants “She was truly an inspiration and engaged in helping others realize their potential,” Romero said Rodriguez Avila jumped in with both feet upon her arrival at Rice She served as deputy parliamentarian of the Rice Student Association (SA) and a peer academic advisor offering support on academic matters to students in her residential college she was a member of the university's Honor Council dedicated to upholding academic integrity across the campus As a student ambassador for the Doerr Institute for New Leaders she encouraged other students to live up to their full potential as leaders “In the short amount of time that I have gotten to know Andrea as the deputy parliamentarian of the SA I have only glimpsed a fraction of her passion warmth and the beauty of her soul that she shared with the world,” SA President Jae Kim said in a message to students The student’s family arrived in Houston Tuesday morning and has been receiving support from the university’s leadership team during this profoundly challenging time Dean of Undergraduates Bridget Gorman said “We mourn the loss of a wonderful person taken from us too soon,” she wrote in an email to the Rice community “The bonds of care and trust that we develop here at Rice between teachers and students make this kind of loss particularly painful,” Department of Political Science Chair Ashley Leeds wrote in an email to faculty Rice University Police conducted a welfare check and discovered Rodriguez Avila deceased from a gunshot wound in her Jones College room alongside a male acquaintance with a self-inflicted gunshot wound who was not affiliated with the university Rice President Reginald DesRoches addressed the media Monday night following a brief campus lockdown prompted by the day’s events we will wrap our arms around our students,” he said I can only imagine how devastating this must be.” “This is a heartbreaking, devastating incident, and it is important to recognize that this loss will affect our close-knit community in the days and weeks ahead,” DesRoches wrote in an email to the Rice community “The pain we feel on campus tonight is immeasurable and I know that words cannot fully capture the sorrow and grief that many of you may be experiencing to offer support and compassion and to remember that we are all joined in our grief and care.” and no one should feel alone during this time,” DesRoches added care and resilience as a community are more important than ever Please take care of yourselves and each other Let us honor Andrea’s memory by coming together in unity and compassion.” 713-348-0000 | Privacy Policy | Campus Carry Paso Robles resident Sally Coons has called the Woodyard in Avila Beach her favorite RV camping spot "In the morning you get up and the sun's rising and you hear the waves crashing sit down here and have your coffee," Coons said when she went online to book her usual spot she noticed both the Woodyard and Nobi Point sites were scheduled to close starting November 16 “We're very disappointed," said Modesto resident Scott Oakley "Our family's been coming here for close to 30 years.” "We hear that this place is going to close It's just sad," said Nevada City resident Cheri Smith KSBY News reporter Olivia González-Britt reached out to the Port San Luis Harbor District to find out why Business Manager Suzanne Aguirre explained over the phone that they’ve been in talks with the California Coastal Commission for years Due to concerns over blocking the public's view of the ocean the oceanfront campsites will no longer be permitted after next month but 85% of the view is available,” she said Aguirre says they’re exploring alternative options while continuing discussions with the Coastal Commission She says while there is no final decision yet the options being considered include turning the spots into parking – Saint Louis junior center Robbie Avila is one of 10 candidates for the 2025 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award Game Recap: Football | 11/2/2024 2:06:00 PM Thanks for visiting Home › Program Recipients › Omar Avila United States Army Sergeant Omar Avila was raised in Brownsville resulting in burns to 75% of his body and amputation below the knee of his right leg Avila never allowed his injuries to slow his success he became the current world record holder for the World Association of Bench and Deadlift in the Paralympics category and dedicated his life to serving his fellow veterans Texas and now serves as a board member for warfighter scuba helping other wounded warriors through their recovery process as well He continues to motivate wounded veterans and seeks to educate the public about veteran issues through numerous public speaking events and is a sought after motivational speaker Omar also spreads his passion for the outdoors by assisting wounded veterans In honor of United States Army Sergeant Omar Avila’s life of service dedicated to his 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