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Bay Area assemblymember injured during legislative softball game in Sacramento

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:54:11 GMT

(FOX40.COM) — A California legislator ended up in the hospital after getting injured during a softball game with his fellow lawmakers. The office of Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) confirmed that he suffered a dislocated hip during the game, which was held at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. Remnants of Hurricane Hilary fan 500+ acre fire in Sacramento County Several Democratic and Republican legislators played in the annual softball scrimmage on Monday night, which pitted lawmakers from Northern California against lawmakers from Southern California. The annual game has been going on for 20 years, and this year's game raised funds for Sacramento's Mustard Seed School, which primarily educates children from unhoused families. Shops, eateries and museums: A guide to the Old Sacramento Waterfront "We battle it out in the Capitol most days, but tonight we're out at the softball field having some fun," said Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento). This year, som...

Store owner killed for Pride flag she flew in front of California business

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:54:11 GMT

CEDAR GLEN, Calif. (AP) — A dispute over an LGBTQ+ pride flag at a California clothing store spiraled into deadly violence this weekend when a man shot and killed the 66-year-old business owner right in front of her shop, authorities said.The man ran away from the store after the shooting Friday night but was later found and killed in a confrontation with officers from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.The agency said Laura Ann Carleton was pronounced dead at Mag.Pi, the store she owned and operated in Cedar Glen. The small community in the San Bernadino Mountains is roughly 60 miles (96 kilometers) east of downtown Los Angeles. Accused Facebook killer enters plea in San Mateo County court Before the shooting, the man “made several disparaging remarks about a rainbow flag that stood outside the store,” sheriff's officials said.It was not immediately clear what happened when officers confronted the man, whose identity hadn't been released as of Sunday.Carleton, who pre...

'Hideous memories': Windsor man sentenced for sex crimes against family

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:54:11 GMT

(KRON) -- A Windsor man was sentenced to "24 years plus 750 years to life in prison" after he was convicted of sexual assault against minors, the Sonoma County District Attorney's office said. Matthew Moffat, 53, was proven guilty of 71 felony sex crimes against three young children in his family. “This defendant groomed and preyed upon these young children for years," said DA Carla Rodriguez. "They showed incredible bravery for not only disclosing the abuse, but also for having the strength to testify against him during the trial.” SJ man sentenced to 12 years for selling fentanyl-laced pills to Los Gatos High students The Santa Rosa Police Department began investigating Moffat in 2020 and uncovered multiple instances of sexual assault. According to the DA's office, evidence presented in court demonstrated that Moffat used his "position of authority and trust within the family" to carry out these crimes. Victims told the court, "Those hideous memories will haunt me forever,” and ...

Forward progress stopped in vegetation fire burning near Port Costa

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:54:11 GMT

(BCN) -- A vegetation fire near Port Costa in Contra Costa County was at 10 to 15 acres as of about 1:50 p.m. While initially, it was feared the fire could grow to 50 acres, forward progress on the blaze was halted as of 2:16 p.m. Fire officials said they have it boxed in with "retardant and roads," saying there are "abundant" resources on the scene. Person robbed, dragged by 2 armed suspects in Oakland: video Fire department officials said the fire is burning in steep terrain with difficult access. According to the fire monitoring site Watch Duty, the fire is a mile east of Port Costa Clay Products. Ground resources were accessing the fire via George Miller Trail and tankers are making drops. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Athletes to watch at world championships, Day 4

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:54:11 GMT

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A look at how 10 top athletes are faring at track and field world championships after Day 4:SHA’CARRI RICHARDSONWith her colorful hair, glitzy nails and, of course, fast times, Richardson stands out on the track. The 23-year-old from Dallas has the second-fastest 100-meter time in the world this season. Richardson will run the 100 and 200 at the worlds a year after missing the team. She won the 100 at the U.S. Olympic trials two years ago, but had the title stripped after she tested positive for marijuana. The 100 will be a fast field that includes reigning champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and her Jamaican teammate, Shericka Jackson, who has the fastest time in the world this season. RESULTS: Won the 100 meters in a championship-record time of 10.65 seconds. NEXT UP: 200 meters, Aug. 23-25; 4×100 relay, Aug. 25-26.MARILEIDY PAULINOThe 400 meters is wide open at the worlds with Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone withdrawing from the event because of a minor...

Washington starting RB Davis out for season with lower body injury

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:54:11 GMT

Washington running back Cameron Davis is out for the season after suffering a lower body injury last week during practice.Washington coach Kalen DeBoer made the announcement on Tuesday.Davis, a 6-foot, 212-pound junior, ran for 522 yards and 13 touchdowns last season. He would have had an expanded role for the 10th-ranked Huskies now that last year’s top rusher, Wayne Taulapapa, has moved on.Will Nixon and Mississippi State transfer Dillon Johnson likely will get more touches with Davis out. DeBoer also said sophomore offensive lineman Gaard Memmelar will miss the season because of injury.Washington opens the season at home against Boise State on Sept. 2.___AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-pollSource

Arizona State to start freshman Jaden Rashada at quarterback, AP source says

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:54:11 GMT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Freshman Jaden Rashada will start the season as Arizona State’s quarterback, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.Rashada will start the Sun Devils’ opener against Southern Utah on Aug. 31, the person said on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced.Phoenix radio host John Gambadoro first reported Rashada will start the opener.Rashada was in a three-man competition with returner Trenton Bourguet and Notre Dame transfer Drew Pyne entering fall camp. Pyne had a setback when he suffered a hamstring injury in a scrimmage and has been out.A former four-star recruit, Rashada initially committed to Miami before switching to Florida. He asked for his release in January after a lucrative name, image and likeness (NIL) deal fell through.The 6-foot-4, 185-pound quarterback impressed new Sun Devils coach Kenny Dillingham with his athleticism and decision-making throughout camp, earning him the nod ...

Clear Creek County launches crisis team, as required in $19M Glass settlement

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:54:11 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Clear Creek County is launching a new team to respond to some nonviolent emergency calls, an effort required in the $19 million settlement over the killing of Christian Glass.A grand jury had already recommended a similar effort in the 2020 law enforcement killing of another man suffering a mental health crisis. But the 2022 shooting of Glass, who had called 911 for help on the night a deputy killed him, ultimately spurred the action. Colorado property tax relief measure cleared for November ballot Announced on Monday night, the Clear Creek Health Assistance Team will launch with a community paramedic and a licensed crisis technician."The goal is to reduce arrests and contact with law enforcement when a community member is experiencing a nonviolent crisis, reduce ER visits, connect at-risk community members with services and reduce costs," the county said in a release.Clark Church, director of the Clear Creek County Health Assistance Team, and Lynzee Buseck, licens...

Man accused breaking into cars in Miami appears in court

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:54:11 GMT

Police arrested a man accused of a series of car crimes.Emechgia Crawford faced a judge, Tuesday morning.He’s being charged with armed burglary and was denied bond.According to police, Crawford and two other men broke into several vehicles in a parking garage in Miami’s Midtown district earlier in August.More than a dozen cars were ransacked and items were stolen from the vehicles.

US home prices rose in July after 5 months of declines

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:54:11 GMT

Washington, DC (CNN) — US home buyers have a new challenge in addition to mortgage rates above 7%: Prices are rising again, reversing five months of year-over-year declines, according to a National Association of Realtors report released Tuesday.The median existing home price was $406,700 last month, up 1.9% from a year ago when the median home price was $399,000. It was the highest price for the month of July on record. Prices rose in the Northeast, Midwest and South but were unchanged in the West, the NAR report found.Prices were pushed up by the stubbornly low inventory of homes on the market — just 1.11 million existing homes were available to buy at the end of July, down 14.6% from a year ago. It was the lowest number of homes for sale on record for the month of July, which is typically one of the busiest months for home buying and selling in the year.Current homeowners are refusing to sell and are hunkering down with their ultra-low mortgage rates that are at least h...