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El Segundo team takes opening game in Little League World Series

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:31:16 GMT

Fans, families and friends of team El Segundo, a little league baseball team playing their first game in the Little League World Series in Pennsylvania Thursday, gathered in local restaurants to support the hometown squad.  On Saturday, the team met up for a 4 a.m. bus ride to the Ontario International and then flew all the way to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, where they are considered one of the favorites among the 10 teams from the U.S. There are also 10 international teams in the series.  “We’ve never had a team go to the World Series before,” El Segundo Little League President Jamin Griffiths told KTLA. "In a district of eight different leagues around the South Bay, I don’t think they’ve ever had anybody go to the World Series before. It’s just monumental what the kids have been able to do.”  The El Segundo little team, seen here, in a photo posted to their GoFundMe via Sheena Landrum Parks. Even the L.A. Dodgers have taken notice of the hometown heroes, Tweeting, "...

3 arrested after ransacking Huntington Beach store

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:31:16 GMT

Three shoplifting suspects were arrested after ransacking a Huntington Beach store on Thursday.Police responded to reports of a burglary at a convenience store around 1 p.m.Huntington Beach officers, along with a motorcycle unit, arrived at the scene and spotted the suspects fleeing the store in a getaway car.As patrol units followed the vehicle, the suspects were eventually pulled over on the 405 Freeway. Three suspects were arrested at the scene. While searching their vehicle, police found over $1,200 worth of stolen cosmetics inside.Officers also found additional items inside the car that may have been stolen from another store, police said. Flash mob robbers ransack luxury clothing store in Hancock Park No further details were released, including the suspects' identities or the store's location as the investigation remains ongoing.

North Bay supermarket closed due to health and safety violation

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:31:16 GMT

(KRON) -- A North Bay supermarket is closed due to a health and safety violation. As of Thursday, Lucky supermarket in Novato had a "Closed" sign from the County of Marin Environmental Health Services. A KRON4 photographer visited the market on Thursday at its 1761 Grant Ave location. Trader Joe’s crackers product recalled, may contain metal "This facility was found to have violations of the California Health and Safety Code which constitute an immediate danger to public health or safety," the sign said. "As a result, the permit to operate has been temporarily suspended and this facility has been ordered to remain closed until a written reinstatement of the permit has been issued." The sign said the violation was in the "insect/rodent control" category. It was put up on Thursday. KRON4 reached out to both the Marin Environmental Health Services and Lucky and is awaiting a response from both.

Chelsea Gray records 2nd career triple-double as Aces end the Liberty’s 6-game win streak

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:31:16 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chelsea Gray had 22 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for her second career triple-double and the Las Vegas Aces beat the New York Liberty 88-75 on Thursday night for their 21st straight home victory.The Las Vegas offense responded after scoring just 63 points in a loss to the Liberty on Tuesday in the Commissioner’s Cup. The rematch on Thursday snapped New York’s six-game winning streak — not including the win in the in-season tournament.A’ja Wilson added 21 points, Kelsey Plum had 18 points and Jackie Young finished with 16 for Las Vegas (28-3). Gray, Plum and Young combined for 23 of Las Vegas’ 25 first-quarter points. The Aces closed the first half on a 12-2 run to take a 53-40 lead. Young scored six straight points during the run, and Wilson made four consecutive free throws in the final 35 seconds.New York got back in it after making six 3-pointers in the third quarter, pulling within 68-64 entering the fourth. The Aces held the Liberty to just tw...

Barnes homers for first time in nearly a year, Dodgers beat Brewers 1-0 for 11th straight victory

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:31:16 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Austin Barnes hit a solo shot in the eighth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers win their 11th in a row with a 1-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.The NL West-leading Dodgers swept the NL Central leaders, outscoring them 14-3 in three games. The Dodgers had their 12th shutout of the season. Lance Lynn dueled 2021 Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes, who retired 10 in a row, including six on strikeouts, although neither figured in the decision.Lynn allowed four hits in seven innings, struck out three and walked one. Burnes gave up two hits in seven innings. The right-hander struck out nine and walked two.Caleb Ferguson (7-3) got the win with an inning of relief. Evan Phillips pitched the ninth for his 18th save.The Brewers had the tying run in scoring position in the ninth. Phillips issued a two-out walk to Sal Frelick, who stole second. But Willy Adames went down swinging to end the game.The Dodgers improved to 15-1 in August and have won ...

Rick Jeanneret, the Hall of Fame broadcaster and voice of the Buffalo Sabres, dies at the age of 81

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:31:16 GMT

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Rick Jeanneret, who will always be regarded as the voice of the Buffalo Sabres after a 51-year broadcasting career and the Hockey Hall of Fame’s 2012 Foster Hewitt Award recipient, died on Thursday. He was 81.The Sabres released a statement from Jeanneret’s family saying he died with his family by his side following a two-year battle with multi-organ failure. “He will be loved forever,” the family’s statement said.And it’s fair to say he will be loved forever by many who grew to hear his call of Sabres games. Jeanneret — or RJ as he became affectionately known — was a part of Sabres broadcasts on either radio or TV since the 1971-72 season, the franchise’s second, until he retired following the 2021-22 season. He had the longest play-by-play announcing career in NHL history.“Rick was indeed a very special and very loved man, to and by all, who knew him and listened to him, his magic, and his command,” Sabres owner Terry Pegula said. “How glad I am to have known ...

Cardinals promote rookie shortstop Winn, place Nootbar on the IL

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:31:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals announced Thursday after a 4-2 loss to the New York Mets that they are promoting rookie shortstop Masyn Winn from Triple-A Memphis.St. Louis also said it was placing outfielder Lars Nootbaar (lower abdomen contusion) on the 10-day injured list.The Cardinals added Winn to the 40-man roster. He will take Nootbaar’s spot on the active roster ahead of Friday’s game against the Mets.Winn, 21, who was the Cardinals second round draft choice (54th player overall) in the 2020 MLB draft. He is currently ranked by MLB Pipeline as the organization’s top prospect (16th overall).Nootbaar was hurt Wednesday. He took a foul ball to the groin area in an 8-0 loss to Oakland. With center fielder Dylan Carlson (oblique) also on the IL, the Cardinals started Tommy Edman in center against New York.In 105 games this season at Memphis, Winn hit .288 with a .474 slugging percentage. He has 18 home runs with 61 RBI and 17 stolen bases in his first season of play at T...

El huracán Hilary se intensifica rápidamente a categoría 3 y amenaza a México y Estados Unidos

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:31:16 GMT

(CNN) –– El huracán Hilary se intensificó rápidamente en el océano Pacífico este jueves, y amenaza a partes de la costa mexicana y del suroeste de Estados Unidos con lluvias y vientos fuertes.¿Qué zonas están amenazadas por el huracán Hilary y cuándo llegaría?Hilary se fortaleció a un gran huracán categoría 3 durante la noche de este jueves con vientos sostenidos de 190 km/h y ráfagas aún más fuertes, según el Centro Nacional de Huracanes (NCH, por sus siglas en inglés). Es probable que el ciclón alcance la fuerza de un huracán categoría 4 este viernes con vientos de al menos 210 km/h, advirtió la entidad.El huracán se encontraba a unos 716 km al sur de Cabo San Lucas, México, la noche de este jueves.Hilary llevará lluvias y vientos fuertes a MéxicoEl jueves, la Secretaría de Medio Ambiente de México informó a través de un comunicado que el huracán Hilary se desplazará hacia el noroeste, intensificándose gradualmente, y provocará lluvias intensas en Baja California Sur, Jalisco, Nay...

Race to be EIB chief enters final furlong

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:31:16 GMT

Take out your popcorn to find out who will win the first of many EU top jobs soon up for grabs. Friday is the final day to put up your hand to lead the European Investment Bank. Pending some final vetting, the field of candidates is now clear. The race will intensify in the coming weeks — and is likely to include the usual horse-trading between EU capitals. Leading the world’s biggest multilateral financial institution has always been a prestigious post within finance and economic circles and has become more attractive because of its role in rebuilding Ukraine and greening the European economy. The EU is also discussing expanding its remit.The EU’s competition chief Margrethe Vestager is the most well-known candidate in Brussels. Just her presence on the list signals the body’s increased importance. Italy has put forward Daniele Franco, a former finance minister. At the last minute, Spain also threw Deputy Prime Minister Nadia Calviño’s name into the mix. In 2020, s...

Preparing for Hilary: Free sandbags at these locations

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:31:16 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Even if Hurricane Hilary weakens to a tropical storm by the time it reaches San Diego, its remnants could still bring torrential rain and flooding to parts of the region. The storm is expected to move north along the Baja coast, with the National Weather Service anticipating its arrival in San Diego this weekend. For those living in the unincorporated part of the county, Cal Fire officials are offering advice and free sandbags in preparation for Hilary's stormy debut. MORE: Tracking Hilary For areas that are not covered by plants, landscaping, grass and trees, periods of heavy rain can cause abrupt flooding and erosion that has the potential to become dangerous.Cal Fire officials say rain runoff can sweep topsoil, mud, plant material and debris off land and downstream. This could damage homes, clog culverts and even storm drains. This flooding could also damage roadways. In an effort to help prevent flooding and extreme runoff, the county says sand and bags, or ...