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Former San Rafael paraeducator suspected of sexually assaulting student in 2023
San Rafael Police on Tuesday said they arrested a former paraeducator on suspicion of sexually assaulting a student in 2023. Police identified the suspect as 22-year-old San Rafael resident Isai Nicodemo Rodas. The alleged incidents happened in late 2023 while Rodas worked as a paraeducator, similar to a teacher's assistant, at Marin's Community School in San Rafael, police said. Police said they learned during their investigation that Rodas initiated inappropriate contact with a student, and he is suspected of sexually assaulting the student on at least three separate occasions off-campus. Rodas was 20 when the alleged sexual assaults happened, and the victim was 16, according to police. The Police Department became aware of the alleged incidents when the Marin County Office of Education contacted them on June 6 — Marin's Community School is a Marin County Office of Education program. The Education Office told investigators as soon as they learned of it, police said. Rodas left the MCOE in June 2024 and joined the San Rafael City School Board of Education in December. Police said that while he is part of the Education Board, he has never worked for San Rafael City Schools. There have been no reports of misconduct involving SRCS students, police said. The SCRS Administration and Board is working to suspend Rodas from his responsibilities indefinitely while the investigation is ongoing. Rodas was booked on suspicion of sexual assault with a minor with three years of age difference, child molesting and sexual battery, police said.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Parke County holds special election on property taxes
PARKE COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Voters in five precincts in Parke County are making their voices heard in a special election held on Tuesday. Voters were asked to vote 'Yes' or 'No' regarding the increase of property taxes paid to the Southwest Parke Community School Corporation by homeowners and businesses. The referendum mentions the political subdivision having the authority to issue bonds or enter into a lease to finance projects up to $10 million over 22 years. More specifically, the construction and equipping of an auxiliary gym at Riverton Parke Junior-Senior High School. According to the sample ballot, if the public question is approved by the voters, the average property tax paid to the school corporation per year would increase by 14.2 percent. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Worcester County Wonders: Perfection in Worcester's oldest park
WORCESTER — Now lush with blooms, children laughing and ducks quacking underneath the Myra Kraft Bridge, it is difficult to imagine this plot of land as a mere pasture and dump site instead of the historic Elm Park. While many believe Elm to be the country's first public park, it is a common mistake due to the sign hanging at the entrance reading: "This section of Elm Park containing 27 acres deeded to the City of Worcester March 17 and March 20, 1854, by Levi Lincoln and John Hammond was the first purchase of land for a public park in the United States." Work first began in 1873 with a number of ponds built to act as natural drainage for the area, foliage was planted and walking paths laid. Walking through the trails more than 150 years later, there is still work being done. A group of juniors and seniors from Worcester Technical High School had begun work on the Iron Bridge, currently not accessible to the public. Morgan Blundell said the group had been there a few times to replace rotted wooden beams and replace decaying parts of the bridge. For many of these students, this park is where they grew up, spent their summers and have fond memories of the ice cream truck. "This was my park every summer," said Cordelia Anokye with a chuckle. "I went to Elm Park (Community School) and I was here every summer, it was my playground." More: Laurel: Elm Park, then and now Laurel: Worcester's Elm Park, then and now It was in 1882 that Elm Park, or the Common as it was known at that time, saw its first visitors. Within the first decade, the park's popularity exploded, ushering in carnivals, circuses and in 1888 a steam yacht was placed in Lincoln Pond as an exhibit of sorts. At the turn of the century, Worcester too felt the need for change, so the city hired the Olmsted Brothers, who had previously been the lead landscaping architects of both Central Park in New York and the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. The Olmsted Brothers helped Worcester acquire Newton Hill, directly across the street from Elm Park, and new paths were laid. In the 1970s the park was once again the focus of the city, as they took on another refurbishment in the same style of the Olmsted Brothers. In 1982, the park was named a National Historic Landmark and listed in the National Historic Register of Historic Places. "It's kind of crazy to see the before and after," said classmate Gissell Cabrera, looking over at the playground, adding she too used to come here as a kid and remembers the wood chips over the modern rubber ground. "There used to be a lot more kids, like you'd have to wait in a line to get a swing," Anokye said, adding the equipment has also changed quite a bit. Over on the swings, 2-year-old Lucy is being pushed by mom Shannen Avila, who is due with another bundle of joy in late July. "We like to come here when it's warmer," Avila said while giving the toddler another push. "We try and come maybe once a week." When asked if she liked the park, Lucy let out a loud "whoooo hooo" as she continued to swing back and forth. Nowadays, the circuses and carnivals have been replaced by a thriving and diverse community. "There is so much free space here," Blundell said, adding she's been to a few of the city's events in the park, like the Summer Concert Series. "A splash pad would be nice," the trio of girls agreed. T&G engagement editor Sarah Barnacle is getting to know Central Mass. by exploring some of the best places to go and things to do in Worcester County. If you have an idea or suggestion, please email sbarnacle@ This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Worcester County Wonders: Elm Park is a stroll through history
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Robinson Film Center screening on autistic teen overcoming challenges
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — For Autism Awareness Month, Robinson Film Center (RFC) is hosting a special screening of 'Break the Mold,' about a teenager with autism who defies expectations by pursuing his dreams of competing in a 100-mile ultramarathon. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Community School, Holy Angels' school for individuals with developmental delays or learning disabilities, to explore neurodiversity, perseverance, and the importance of storytelling in fostering understanding and inclusion. 'For so many of our friends on the spectrum, they report feeling 'in between' special education and general education services,' said Kelly Rouse, Director of the Community School. 'This feeling of in-between carries on into adulthood, with very few options tailored for their personalities & skill sets in continuing education or vocational opportunities.' Register for film camps at the Robinson Film Center this summer To make the evening accessible to more families: RFC will offer free activities for children during the screening. Kids are invited to enjoy a supervised evening of storytelling, crafts, and games led by RFC education staff in our community room, while parents and caregivers attend the film and participate in a discussion. The screening takes place on Thursday, April 24, at 6:00 p.m. 'One of the major barriers for parents of autistic children is finding childcare if parents want to go to events,' said Wendell Riley, Executive Director of RFC. 'We're so excited to offer supervision for kids with autism during the event, allowing parents to come, grab a bite to eat at the bistro, and participate in the screening and discussion.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Alaska House approves organized betting on snowfall amounts
Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, speaks on the floor of the Alaska House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau, Alaska. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon) Alaskans could soon have access to a new type of charitable gambling. In a 35-2 vote on Friday, the Alaska House of Representatives voted to allow 'snow classics,' a type of gambling game that involves guessing the amount of snow on the ground at a certain spot and a certain date and time. Snow classics are currently limited to a guessing game at Mount Alyeska, held to benefit Four Valleys Community School, but if the Senate passes House Bill 50 and Gov. Mike Dunleavy allows it to become law, organizations across the state would be allowed to hold them. HB50 was sponsored by Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, who introduced it on behalf of the Juneau Nordic Ski Club. The tax division of the Alaska Department of Revenue said it believes the bill could be implemented without any impact on the state budget. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
