10 road racers massacred in Northern Baja; 9 wounded

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:15:53 GMT

10 road racers massacred in Northern Baja; 9 wounded SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- Gunmen shot and killed 10 drivers and wounded nine others taking part in a road race on Saturday afternoon about 90 miles south of the border, according to the Baja California State Attorney General's Office. According to a news release issued by the AG's office, the victims were parked in their "dune buggy" style race cars when several armed men jumped out of a late model silver SUV and started firing at the vehicles.The ambush happened around 2:15 p.m. Saturday along the Transpeninsular Highway in the small town of San Vicente.The racers were taking part in a race called the "Cachanillazo" that began earlier in the day in the city of Ensenada. The finish line was in San Felipe on the Gulf of California.Several videos posted on social media show bodies on the ground while police walk around conducting an investigation.In one particular video, a woman can be seen running into a building as multiple gunshots are heard in the background. Visit the Border...

Sheriff: Grenade blast kills man, injures two teens in NW Indiana

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:15:53 GMT

Sheriff: Grenade blast kills man, injures two teens in NW Indiana LAKE COUNTY, Ind. — A man is dead, and two of his children are in the hospital after a hand grenade exploded in their Lakes of the Four Seasons home Saturday, sheriff's deputies said.According to the Lake County Sheriff's Department, police responded sometime before 6:30 p.m. to a reported explosion in a home in the 3400 block of West lakeshore Drive.Deputies said when they arrived on scene, an adult male was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead. His two children, a 17-year-old son and an 18-year-old daughter, were taken to an area hospital with shrapnel wounds.Upon further investigation, the LCSD said a family in the home had been going through a grandfather's belongings when they found a hand grenade, and someone reportedly pulled the pin on the device and it detonated. Police: Man in custody after attempted abduction in Evanston The Porter County Bomb Squad was called to secure the area and determine whether there may be additional explosive devices.A crime scene invest...

Saturday Night Forecast: Clear & a bit chilly in the low 50's

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:15:53 GMT

Saturday Night Forecast: Clear & a bit chilly in the low 50's Saturday Night:Mostly clear & a bit chilly. Lows near 50 in the city, upper 40s outlying areas. Sunday: Partly to mostly sunny & milder. ENE 5-10 mph. High: 77, lower 60s by the lake. Chicago Weather | Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center's Forecast (wgntv.com)Extended outlook calls for much more May sunshine ahead. High temps all week in the upper 70s and low 80s with temps still in the 60s by the lake. 

DeSantis asks that judge be disqualified from Disney's free speech lawsuit

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:15:53 GMT

DeSantis asks that judge be disqualified from Disney's free speech lawsuit ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking that a federal judge be disqualified from the First Amendment lawsuit filed by Disney against the Florida governor and his appointees, claiming the jurist's prior statements in other cases have raised questions about his impartiality on the state's efforts to take over Disney World's governing body.DeSantis ' attorney filed a motion in federal court in Tallahassee on Friday seeking to disqualify Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker from overseeing the lawsuit filed by Disney last month. The lawsuit alleges that DeSantis and his appointees violated the company's right to free speech, as well as the contracts clause, by taking over the special governing district that previously had been controlled by Disney supporters after Disney opposed Florida legislation that critics have dubbed “Don't Say Gay.”The Republican governor's motion was filed a day after Disney announced that it was scrapping plans to build a new campus in central Florid...

Sen. Ted Cruz introduces USPS Act to as a way to combat mail theft

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:15:53 GMT

Sen. Ted Cruz introduces USPS Act to as a way to combat mail theft AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and U.S. Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced the Upholding a Secure Postal Systems (USPS) Act. The act would require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on nationwide mail theft trends and postal property to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability and to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs, according to a news release from Cruz's press office.According to the news release, this report, required each year for five years, would also include details on measures the postal service has taken to combat theft.“It is time we get to the root of the mail thefts plaguing Texas and the United States," said Cruz in the news release. "Our bill would mandate a report on nationwide mail trends. This report will leave the USPS no choice but to address the widespread theft of mail and create a plan to combat this problem. I am proud to introduce this legislation...

Saints leave 11 men on base in 5-3 loss to Clippers

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:15:53 GMT

Saints leave 11 men on base in 5-3 loss to Clippers The St. Paul Saints certainly had their chances Saturday night.The Saints got on base plenty playing in the fifth of their six-game series against the Columbus Clippers at Huntington Park in Columbus, Ohio, but they left 11 stranded in a 5-3 loss to the Clippers. St. Paul left at least one man on base in all nine innings — including a bases-loaded opportunity in the ninth. It’s the third time this season they’ve left 11 on.Jordan Balazovic lasted just four innings in his start for the Saints (23-19), giving up four hits and two runs (both earned) while striking out five. Things got worse as Josh Winder came in and gave up five hits and three runs (two earned) in three innings of relief work, taking the loss. Connor Sadzeck steadied things in the eighth, pitching a shutout frame.Daniel Schneeman hit a solo home run off Balazovic in the second, which opened the scoring and gave the Clippers (21-22) the early advantage.Royce Lewis, who’s in the midst of a rehab ...

Doane Stuart looks back on Kenwood campus

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:15:53 GMT

Doane Stuart looks back on Kenwood campus RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -The Doane Stuart School took time to reflect on the old Kenwood campus with alumni and current students. They say that what was taught back then is still alive and well in today's school.The memorial was attended in high spirits. Stories were shared and songs were sung in an effort to look back on good times. Marcy Cathey, Doane Stuart's Head of School, says those times have gone all too quickly. "The (Kenwood) campus burned at the end of March. While we had moved from that location in 2009, It's still very much a part of that history," said Cathey. Old Doane Stuart school demolition complete, city offering reward for information The cause of the fire is still unknown, the school sharing with NEWS10 they were heartbroken to hear of the tragedy. "As far as I know, there hasn't been any new discoveries made about what caused the fire," explained Cathey.Cathey says the school was able to salvage some pieces of the burned campus, bringing them to their new c...

Gorman's go-ahead blast lifts Cardinals to 6-5 win over Dodgers

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:15:53 GMT

Gorman's go-ahead blast lifts Cardinals to 6-5 win over Dodgers ST. LOUIS — Nolan Gorman hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer off Victor González in the eighth inning, boosting the St. Louis Cardinals over the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 Saturday night and out of the NL Central cellar for the first time in nearly a month.After the Dodgers closed with two runs in the ninth, Mookie Betts took a called third strike from Giovany Gallegos on a full-count fastball on the outside corner, stranding the potential tying run on second.St. Louis (20-27) has won 10 of 13 following an eight-game losing streak and moved into fourth place, percentage points ahead of Cincinnati (19-26). The Cardinals had fallen into last place on April 26.With the score 3-3, Tommy Edman doubled off González (1-1) leading off the eighth and with one out, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts elected to intentionally walk Paul Goldschmidt. Gorman hit a 1-1 sinker for his 13th homer, a 400-foot drive into the Cardinals bullpen in right field that raised his total to 39 RBIs, RELATED - Doug Arm...

Locals upset over LAPD's 'No Stopping' signs ahead of Highland Park lowrider cruise

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:15:53 GMT

Locals upset over LAPD's 'No Stopping' signs ahead of Highland Park lowrider cruise Anger is brewing among locals who say police are cracking down on a popular event involving lowriders cruising in Highland Park on Saturday night.Locals were excited to show off their classic rides during a planned cruise on York Boulevard, but said Los Angeles police are trying to deter them.LAPD has put up “No Stopping” signs ahead of the event, with heavy police presence expected. However, some drivers feel they’re being unfairly targeted and discriminated against.Participants tell KTLA they feel their character is being unfairly questioned and they don’t understand why officers are cracking down on them.The “No Parking” signs showed up on York Boulevard overnight with a “No Stopping 11 a.m. to midnight - Saturday Only” notation clearly printed on them.“It’s very sad that they're trying to run us out of our own neighborhood,” said Tony Ruiz, a local car enthusiast. “We’re hardworking Angelenos. We don’t bother anybody. To fix an old Chevy car or any make of car costs a lot of mon...

CCS baseball playoffs: Saturday’s first-round results, quarterfinal matchups

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:15:53 GMT

CCS baseball playoffs: Saturday’s first-round results, quarterfinal matchups NEW: PREP SPORTS MAILBAGThe Bay Area News Group is introducing a high school sports mailbag in May. Get your questions in as soon as possible. Our debut edition is an open forum. Got questions about spring sports playoffs, coaching changes, an early peek at football season, etc.? Send them to [email protected]. Please include “mailbag” in the subject line.BaseballDivision ISaturday’s first roundNo. 6 Hollister 6, No. 3 St. Francis 1No. 7 Live Oak 7, No. 2 Archbishop Mitty 2No. 5 St. Ignatius 2, No. 4 Los Gatos 0No. 1 Valley Christian 6, No. 8 Menlo-Atherton 3Wednesday’s semifinalsNo. 7 Live Oak (18-9) at No. 6 Hollister (22-6), TBANo. 5 St. Ignatius (17-11) at No. 1 Valley Christian (27-3), TBADivision IISaturday’s first roundNo. 6 Serra 10, No. 3 Burlingame 4No. 2 Bellarmine 4, No. 7 Santa Cruz 0No. 4 Leigh 11, No. 5 Sacred Heart Cathedral 8No. 1 Aptos 5, No. 8 Pioneer 4Thursday’s semifinalNo. 6 Serra (16-11) at No. 2 Bellarmine (18-12-1), TBANo. 4 Leigh ...