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CBS News
19 hours ago
- CBS News
Tradition or vandalism? Loomis cracks down on high school senior graffiti
LOOMIS – Each year, graduating seniors from Del Oro High School leave their mark on a Loomis intersection, spray-painting messages of celebration across the pavement at Taylor and King Roads. But what some see as an annual tradition, others consider it vandalism. A large "2025" currently sprawled across the intersection has sparked debate in the community. While supporters say the graffiti is harmless and nostalgic, town officials and nearby residents say this year's display crossed a line. "It's just gotten out of hand, and it's too bad because it's ruining it for everyone," one resident said. The tradition, which has existed for decades, has generally been tolerated as the paint fades over time. But this year, city officials say the spray-painting included vulgar language and inappropriate images. Cheryl Benson, a Loomis resident, says the activity has evolved from innocent fun into a safety hazard and an act of property damage. "It was a good thing and people enjoyed it, but it's gotten carried away and now they're painting with paint," Benson said. "It surprises me that people don't see this as against the law." Officials say the graffiti is now covering key road markings like crosswalks, increasing the risk to pedestrians and drivers. In a statement, the town of Loomis said, "This year, the seniors' graffiti was excessive with written foul language and inappropriate drawings." The town also confirmed meetings with the Del Oro principal and the Placer County Sheriff's Office to devise a strategy to prevent similar acts in the future. "It's time to deal with it and say no, you can't do this," Benson added. The cost of resurfacing the damaged intersection is estimated between $12,000 and $15,000. "I think that could be better allocated into education instead of worrying about some artwork on the street," said Del Oro parent Makay Butz. The town of Loomis says it won't tolerate it any longer. The town and school district will meet again to discuss this in September.
CBS News
14-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
California proposal to ban killing coyotes draws mixed reactions
LOOMIS — A new proposal from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife aimed at curbing coyote killings is drawing mixed reactions. The proposed rule would ban the killing of coyotes unless they pose an immediate threat to livestock. Supporters say it is a step forward in how we treat coyotes, but critics call it dangerous. In the Northern California town of Loomis, Winter Holloway is doing everything she can to keep her goats safe. "We've had coyote attacks, we've had mountain lions," Holloway said. To protect her animals, she locks them up each night and uses motion-sensor lights. But when those precautions fall short, she takes matters into her own hands. "My indoor dogs will alert me to things and my reaction is to go out with my gun because I assume coyotes every time," she said. If approved, the new regulation would make that response more complicated. Currently, coyotes can be killed at any time. The new rule would categorize them alongside bears and mountain lions, requiring a depredation permit, meaning proof that a coyote posed a verified threat. "The whole idea that the coyote has to attack first and we have to prove it later, that's absolutely ridiculous," Holloway said. In Colfax, wildlife rescue director Danielle Hanish sees it differently. "It's important for people to remember that we actually moved into their home. They've been here for thousands of years," she said. While she also worries about her animals, Hanish believes in non-lethal protection methods and that coyotes should not be killed indiscriminately or for sport. "There's a lot of ways to mitigate human-wildlife conflict with coyotes without having to kill them," she added. The proposal had been briefly paused following public backlash, but it's back on the table. The Department of Fish and Wildlife will revisit the rule at a public meeting scheduled for May 15.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Loomis will publish Interim report on May 7, 2025
STOCKHOLM, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Loomis AB will publish the Interim report for January-March 2025 on May 7, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. (CEST) Agenda 7.30 a.m. (CET) - Report release The report will be sent as a press release from Cision ( and will automatically be published on when released. 10.00 a.m. (CET) – Telephone conference and audio cast Analysts and media are invited to participate in a telephone conference where Loomis President & CEO Aritz Larrea, CFO Johan Wilsby and Head of Sustainability and IR Jenny Boström will present the report and answer questions. To follow the conference call via telephone and participate in Q&A session please call (local call); United Kingdom: +44 (0)161 250 8206USA: +1 (0)561 771 1427Sweden: +46 (0)8 505 100 39International: +39 (0) 023 0464 867 The telephone conference will also be audio casted. To follow the audio cast, please follow this link is also available at our website, Recorded version A recorded version of the audio cast will be available at after the telephone conference. Subscribe to press releases and financial information To receive press releases and financial reports from Loomis, please register your email address at This press release is also available on the company's website, For more information, contact: Jenny Boström Head of Sustainability and 79 006 45 92 This information was brought to you by Cision The following files are available for download: Loomis AB to publish interim report on May 7 2025 View original content: SOURCE Loomis AB
Hamilton Spectator
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
The rebuilding Saints sought foundational pieces for their new coach's offense in the NFL draft
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The rebuilding New Orleans Saints sought foundational pieces for a new offense during the club's first NFL draft since the hiring of 36-year-old rookie coach Kellen Moore. Moore, a former quarterback and offensive coordinator who'll be calling offensive plays in New Orleans, now has promising prospects at offensive line and QB on his roster. New Orleans took Texas left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr at No. 9 overall , then snagged Louisville's Tyler Shough at No. 40 — the highest pick the Saints have used on a quarterback since drafting Archie Manning second overall in 1971. The decision to use their top-10 pick on a lineman matched the stated philosophies of Moore and general manager Mickey Loomis. 'You win and control a lot of the games with how you handle the offensive and defensive lines,' Moore said. 'Been around that for a long time with Dallas and Philly, where that's been a huge aspect of our success.' Loomis has long stated his aversion to using high picks on QBs, which he views as risky because so many highly rated players at that position struggle with the transition to the NFL. 'If we're picking in the top 10, we're looking for somebody that, man, we're going to count on this guy for the next eight to 10 years,' Loomis said. 'He's going to fill that spot, and we're not going to have to worry about it.' The 6-foot-5, 315-pound Banks could very well fit that bill. He was a captain at Texas and won the Outland Award as the top lineman in college. Shough, meanwhile, was thought by many draft analysts to be one of the top four QB prospects in this draft, and he was the third one picked behind Miami's Cam Ward (by Tennessee) and Mississippi's Jaxson Dart (by the New York Giants). Shough's selection came two days after Loomis confirmed that veteran QB Derek Carr, who has two seasons left under contract, has a throwing shoulder 'issue' about which the team is seeking more 'clarity.' By taking a QB at the top of the second round, the Saints sent a message — albeit unspoken for now — that the Carr era in New Orleans could be ending sooner than later. New Orleans used two third-round picks on defensive players: Texas defensive tackle Vernon Broughton and Virginia safety Jonas Sanker. They picked two more defenders in the fourth round: Oklahoma linebacker Danny Stutsman and Louisville cornerback Quincy Riley. The Saints closed out the draft by selecting Kansas running back Devin Neal in the sixth round, followed by UCLA tight end Moliki Matavao and Syracuse edge Fadil Diggs in the seventh. Passing on Sanders By going with Shough (pronounced shuck), the Saints passed on Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders, who wound up falling to Cleveland in the fifth round. 'He was right in those conversations,' Moore said of Sanders. 'These were really tough decisions. He's a really good player. What he accomplished at Colorado and when you watch the film, it's really, really good. I think really highly of him. 'Ultimately as you go through it, you've got to make a decision,' Moore continued. 'We felt like Tyler was the one for us.' Only a number Shough is turning pro at age 25 after a seven-year college football career in which he suited up for three different schools and had three seasons cut short by either the COVID-19 pandemic or injuries to his collar bone, shoulder and leg. 'We saw it as a positive,' Moore said. 'He's been through a lot of football, he's been exposed to a lot of different settings. And the quarterback position, these guys aren't reaching their peak for a while. He's going to continue to rise and grow.' Shough is a year older than second-year Saints QB Spencer Rattler, who started six games as a rookie — all losses — while Carr was out with oblique and hand injuries. 'I play 10, 12 years and I'm still mid-30s and I think any team would ask for that,' Shough said. 'When you're a younger guy — like 21, 22 — you don't necessarily know what you don't know, and there's some growing pains,' Shough added. 'I just feel a lot more equipped to come in and handle it.' Flexible approach The Saints already had two starting tackles slated to return when they drafted Banks. That doesn't mean all three won't start. One of them could be asked to play guard. And all three will probably get more looks on both the left and right sides of the line. 'We're going to give it plenty of flexibility throughout this whole offseason process,' Moore said, adding that he just wants 'to get the best five on the field.' No trades While Moore mentioned 'discussions' with other teams about possible trades, the Saints kept all nine of the picks with which they entered this year's draft. ___ AP NFL:
Winnipeg Free Press
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
The rebuilding Saints sought foundational pieces for their new coach's offense in the NFL draft
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The rebuilding New Orleans Saints sought foundational pieces for a new offense during the club's first NFL draft since the hiring of 36-year-old rookie coach Kellen Moore. Moore, a former quarterback and offensive coordinator who'll be calling offensive plays in New Orleans, now has promising prospects at offensive line and QB on his roster. New Orleans took Texas left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr at No. 9 overall, then snagged Louisville's Tyler Shough at No. 40 — the highest pick the Saints have used on a quarterback since drafting Archie Manning second overall in 1971. The decision to use their top-10 pick on a lineman matched the stated philosophies of Moore and general manager Mickey Loomis. 'You win and control a lot of the games with how you handle the offensive and defensive lines,' Moore said. 'Been around that for a long time with Dallas and Philly, where that's been a huge aspect of our success.' Loomis has long stated his aversion to using high picks on QBs, which he views as risky because so many highly rated players at that position struggle with the transition to the NFL. 'If we're picking in the top 10, we're looking for somebody that, man, we're going to count on this guy for the next eight to 10 years,' Loomis said. 'He's going to fill that spot, and we're not going to have to worry about it.' The 6-foot-5, 315-pound Banks could very well fit that bill. He was a captain at Texas and won the Outland Award as the top lineman in college. Shough, meanwhile, was thought by many draft analysts to be one of the top four QB prospects in this draft, and he was the third one picked behind Miami's Cam Ward (by Tennessee) and Mississippi's Jaxson Dart (by the New York Giants). Shough's selection came two days after Loomis confirmed that veteran QB Derek Carr, who has two seasons left under contract, has a throwing shoulder 'issue' about which the team is seeking more 'clarity.' By taking a QB at the top of the second round, the Saints sent a message — albeit unspoken for now — that the Carr era in New Orleans could be ending sooner than later. New Orleans used two third-round picks on defensive players: Texas defensive tackle Vernon Broughton and Virginia safety Jonas Sanker. They picked two more defenders in the fourth round: Oklahoma linebacker Danny Stutsman and Louisville cornerback Quincy Riley. The Saints closed out the draft by selecting Kansas running back Devin Neal in the sixth round, followed by UCLA tight end Moliki Matavao and Syracuse edge Fadil Diggs in the seventh. Passing on Sanders By going with Shough (pronounced shuck), the Saints passed on Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders, who wound up falling to Cleveland in the fifth round. 'He was right in those conversations,' Moore said of Sanders. 'These were really tough decisions. He's a really good player. What he accomplished at Colorado and when you watch the film, it's really, really good. I think really highly of him. 'Ultimately as you go through it, you've got to make a decision,' Moore continued. 'We felt like Tyler was the one for us.' Only a number Shough is turning pro at age 25 after a seven-year college football career in which he suited up for three different schools and had three seasons cut short by either the COVID-19 pandemic or injuries to his collar bone, shoulder and leg. 'We saw it as a positive,' Moore said. 'He's been through a lot of football, he's been exposed to a lot of different settings. And the quarterback position, these guys aren't reaching their peak for a while. He's going to continue to rise and grow.' Shough is a year older than second-year Saints QB Spencer Rattler, who started six games as a rookie — all losses — while Carr was out with oblique and hand injuries. 'I play 10, 12 years and I'm still mid-30s and I think any team would ask for that,' Shough said. 'When you're a younger guy — like 21, 22 — you don't necessarily know what you don't know, and there's some growing pains,' Shough added. 'I just feel a lot more equipped to come in and handle it.' Flexible approach The Saints already had two starting tackles slated to return when they drafted Banks. That doesn't mean all three won't start. One of them could be asked to play guard. And all three will probably get more looks on both the left and right sides of the line. During Elections Get campaign news, insight, analysis and commentary delivered to your inbox during Canada's 2025 election. 'We're going to give it plenty of flexibility throughout this whole offseason process,' Moore said, adding that he just wants 'to get the best five on the field.' No trades While Moore mentioned 'discussions' with other teams about possible trades, the Saints kept all nine of the picks with which they entered this year's draft. ___ AP NFL:
