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Mayor denounces wild Oakland sideshows after violence

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:12 GMT

(KRON) -- Botts' dots and a police cruisers were not nearly enough to stop rowdy and wild sideshows from happening in Oakland last weekend. On International Boulevard near 42nd Avenue in East Oakland, dozens of daredevils on dirt bikes popped wheelies and taunted officers who rolled a police cruiser into the middle of a sideshow. Two hot rods were also recorded on video (seen above) performing simultaneous donuts. One young man tumbled out of a spinning convertible but jumped back into the car moments later, undeterred. A man tumbles out of a car during a sideshow on International Boulevard on April 30, 2023. (Image courtesy Neena Joiner) Police officers were outnumbered, and left, while spectators celebrated.The owner of Oakland’s Feelmore Social Bar, Neena Joiner, had an unwanted front-row view of the sideshow and recorded it on video. Joiner had been trying to drive to her bar when her car was stuck in the chaotic spectacle. After 45 minutes, Joiner saw an opportunity -- a moment...

Ceremony honors fallen San Mateo County police officers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:12 GMT

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (KRON) – San Mateo County law enforcement gathered to pay their respects to the men and women who have fallen in the line of duty across the county since 1888.A rose was placed before a memorial display and the names of each of the fallen officers were read aloud. Some family members of those who have fallen were also in attendance. Oakland fire chief to retire, leaving city without another department head “For those family members present, we cannot imagine your pain. Know that you are never alone as we extend our hand to walk with you through the years of your grief,” said Foster City Police Chief Tracy Avelar.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }The last San Mateo County officer to die in the line of duty was offi...

Atlanta medical facility shooting suspect captured

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:12 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Police say they have apprehended a man who allegedly opened fire inside the waiting room of an Atlanta medical facility, killing one woman and injuring four others Wednesday.Authorities had swarmed the city’s bustling midtown neighborhood earlier in the day in search of the suspect, who fled after the shooting. Police said in a statement that the gunman, who they identified as 24-year-old Deion Patterson, was captured Wednesday evening. Authorities did not immediately release additional information about where Patterson was found.Authorities said Patterson stole a vehicle and drove away after shooting five women on the 11th floor of a Northside medical building shortly after noon. The facility is in a commercial area filled with office towers and high-rise apartments and news of the shooting prompted workers and lunchgoers to shelter in place for hours.Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said a 39-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting. The ...

Padres rookie Sullivan hits 1st HR, has 4 RBIs in 7-1 win

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:12 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Rookie Brett Sullivan hit his first home run and had his first four RBIs, and Juan Soto hit a three-run double to make up for a baserunning blunder that cost Xander Bogaerts a club-record on-base streak as the San Diego Padres beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 Wednesday to take two of three.Seth Lugo (3-2) pitched six strong innings for the Padres, who have won 7 of 10 heading into a home weekend series against the rival Los Angeles Dodgers. It’ll be the teams’ first meeting since the Padres eliminated the 111-win Dodgers in four games in the NL Division Series to reach their first NL Championship Series in 24 years.The 29-year-old Sullivan, catching a day game after a night game, hit a two-run double down the right field line with one out in the second and then drove a two-run homer to right with two outs in the fourth. His double, off Luis Cessa (1-4), snapped the Padres’ 0-for-15 skid with runners in scoring position and brought in Jake Cronenworth a...

Muncy’s walk-off slam gives Dodgers 10-6 win over Phillies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:12 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Muncy hit a game-ending grand slam and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from an early five-run deficit to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-6 on Wednesday, extending their winning streak to a season-high six games.Bryce Harper doubled to start a four-run third inning and reached base five times in his second game of the season for the Phillies, who lost their fourth straight.Los Angeles swept the three-game series, outscoring the defending NL champions 36-11 and reaching double digits in every game.Pinch-hitter Austin Barnes gave the Dodgers a 6-5 lead with a two-run single in the eighth, but Philadelphia tied it in the ninth. Harper singled, Nick Castellanos walked and Bryson Stott delivered an RBI single against Brusdar Graterol (1-1).Chris Taylor singled leading off the bottom half against former Dodgers reliever Craig Kimbrel (1-1) and stole second. Mookie Betts struck out before Freddie Freeman was walked intentionally. Will Smith drew a walk that loaded t...

The Hunt: Turkey says it’s killed the leader of ISIS. But where’s the evidence?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:12 GMT

In this episode of “The Hunt with WTOP national security correspondent J.J. Green,” Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler, senior director of the Counter Extremism Project, said it’s not enough to say he’s dead. You need to present evidence. toggle audio on and off change volume download audio Where's the evidence behind Turkey's claims they've killed the leader of ISIS? $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); SIGN UP TODAY for J.J. Green’s new national s...

Authorities capture suspect in fatal shooting at Atlanta medical facility

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:12 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Authorities capture suspect in fatal shooting at Atlanta medical facility.Source

Jamie Foxx agradece “todo el amor” mientras se recupera de una “complicación médica”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:12 GMT

(CNN) — Jamie Foxx habló por primera vez desde que su hija Corinne Foxx publicó un comunicado el mes pasado, en el que informó que el actor estaba hospitalizado debido a una “complicación médica” no especificada.“Agradezco todo el amor”, publicó Foxx en su perfil verificado de Instagram este miércoles, agregando que se “siente bendecido”.Celebridades como DJ Khaled, AJ McClean y Ludacris respondieron con mensajes de apoyo a Foxx.La publicación del actor de “Ray” ocurre después de un anuncio de la cadena FOX, también compartido este miércoles, de que Nick Cannon será el presentador invitado en “Beat Shazam”, un programa de juegos relacionados con la música que Foxx presenta con su hija Corinne.La cadena también anunció que Kelly Osbourne será la DJ invitada del programa.“Todo el mundo en FOX Entertainment le desea lo mejor a Jamie mientras continúa su recuperación, y apreciamos enormemente la voluntad de Nick de ...

Jets sign former Packers WR Cobb to join buddy Rodgers in NY

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:12 GMT

The New York Jets have signed veteran wide receiver Randall Cobb on Wednesday, adding another of Aaron Rodgers’ former Green Bay Packers teammates to the roster.The 32-year-old Cobb, who had two stints with Rodgers in Green Bay, adds depth to a suddenly crowded wide receiver room in New York.The Jets also have Garrett Wilson, the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year last season, as their No. 1 receiver to go along with Allen Lazard — another former Packers player — Corey Davis, Mecole Hardman and Denzel Mims. Malik Taylor, who spent four seasons in Green Bay, is also on the roster, along with Diontae Spencer and Irvin Charles. Cobb was mentioned by Rodgers when he met with the Jets in March as someone he’d like to continue to play with. The two walked off the field together in January after Green Bay’s season-ending loss to Detroit — which turned out to be both players’ final game at Lambeau Field. The Jets acquired Rodgers from the Packers last week and formally ...

UGI: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:12 GMT

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (AP) — KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (AP) — UGI Corp. (UGI) on Wednesday reported profit of $110 million in its fiscal second quarter.On a per-share basis, the King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania-based company said it had profit of 51 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.68 per share.The natural gas and electric utilities operator. posted revenue of $3.11 billion in the period.UGI expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.75 to $2.90 per share._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on UGI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/UGISource