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Cardinals visit Giants to begin 4-game series

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:10:08 GMT

St. Louis Cardinals (9-13, fourth in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (7-13, fourth in the NL West)San Francisco; Monday, 9:45 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Jordan Montgomery (2-2, 4.84 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 19 strikeouts); Giants: Alex Cobb (0-1, 2.79 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 22 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cardinals -125, Giants +105; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants start a four-game series at home against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday.San Francisco has a 4-6 record in home games and a 7-13 record overall. The Giants have a 1-3 record in games decided by one run.St. Louis has a 4-5 record in road games and a 9-13 record overall. The Cardinals are 7-2 in games when they scored five or more runs.Monday's game is the first time these teams match up this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Thairo Estrada leads the Giants with four home runs while slugging .532. Wilmer Flores is 12-for-40 with a double, a home run and three RBI over the past 10 games.Nolan...

Opinion: Goodbye Tucker Carlson. I’ll miss the cartoons.

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:10:08 GMT

Tucker Carlson will no longer be on Fox News. The announcement Monday that Carlson and Fox had parted ways came after Fox had agreed to pay out a quarter of a billion dollars to Dominion in a defamation lawsuit that rested heavily on Carlson’s on-air reporting about election fraud coupled with his off-air text messages indicating he thought it all was a hoax.To mark this moment, I’ve pulled some of the best Tucker Carlson cartoons from over the years because sometimes a drawing is worth a thousand words.On Tucker Carlson (Dave Whamond, CagleCartoons.com)On Tucker Carlson (RJ Matson, CagleCartoons.com)On Tucker Carlson (Adam Zyglis, The Buffalo News)On Tucker Carlson (Dave Granlund, CagleCartoons.com)On Tucker Carlson (Bob Englehart, CagleCartoons.com)On Tucker Carlson (Dave Granlund, CagleCartoons.com)On Tucker Carlson (Christopher Weyant, The Boston Globe)On Tucker Carlson (RJ Matson, CQ Roll Call)On Tucker Carlson (Dave Whamond, CagleCartoons.com)On Tucker Carlson (Ed ...

California Republicans blast 'crazy' fixed-rate power bill proposal

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:10:08 GMT

California Republicans are asking state regulators to reject a proposal by California's three largest power companies to create a fixed rate for services based on household income."The ‘fixed-charge’ proposal is nothing but a shameful attempt to exploit and rip off residential customers,’” Senate Republicans said in a letter sent to California’s Public Utilities Commission last week. “Another name for this proposal could be the 'Hard Work Utility Tax,' as it is an unjust and regressive plan that fails to recognize the differences in energy usage among households and unfairly burdens lower-income families.”The passage of Assembly Bill 205 required utilities to simplify power bills while lower costs for lower-income residents. As a result, Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric and San Diego Gas & Electric submitted a joint proposal to the CPUC earlier this month to create a tiered fixed-rate system that would cover basic services and operating costs.Households wit...

Suspect arrested after standoff in Canyon Country

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:10:08 GMT

A man was taken into custody Monday after an hourslong armed standoff with deputies in Santa Clarita’s Canyon Country neighborhood.The standoff began around 6:20 a.m. in the 19300 block of Newhouse Street where the suspect “barricaded” himself inside his vehicle with a weapon, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.Officials have not said what led to the standoff.Sky5 video showed several armored police vehicles surrounding two white SUVs in a cul-de-sac. Homes in the 19000 block of Newhouse Street were evacuated as a precaution, officials said.The standoff began around 6:20 a.m. in the 19300 block of Newhouse Street where the man “barricaded” himself inside his vehicle with a weapon, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. April 24, 2023. (L.A. County Sheriff's Department)Sky5 video showed several armored police vehicles surrounding two white SUVs in a cul-de-sac. April 24, 2023. (KTLA)Around 12:15 p.m., the Sheriff’s Department tweeted that the ...

Lawmakers roll out new gun legislation in wake of Monterey Park Lunar New Year shooting

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:10:08 GMT

Three months after the Lunar New Year shooting claimed 11 lives in Monterey Park, local and state officials on Monday announced new legislation that they hope will prevent similar shootings in the future. The first bill would remove all guns from the possession of someone convicted of a crime using a firearm. The second prevents law enforcement or other government agencies from reselling guns to the community."Let's make sure we destroy those guns, not resell them," said Cristine DeBerry, founder and executive director of the Prosecutors Alliance of California, which supports the bills."State and local government agencies should not be arms dealers," added Assemblymember Mike Fong (D-Alhambra), whose district includes Monterey Park. Monterey Park firefighters raise funds to help community heal after mass shooting The third bill requires a translator to be present at events where a significant population in the community speaks a language other than English.Other supporters of the ...

Edward Corral Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident on Atlantic Avenue [Long Beach, CA]

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:10:08 GMT

41-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near 53rd StreetLONG BEACH, CA (April 24, 2023) – Friday night, Edward Corral was fatally struck in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident on Atlantic Avenue.Police responded to the scene around 9:15 p.m., near 53rd Street on April 14th.Upon arrival, officers learned that Corral attempted to cross Atlantic Avenue outside of a marked crosswalk. There, the driver of a passing vehicle struck him and immediately fled the scene.The impact pushed 41-year-old Corral into a concrete median where he suffered serious injuries, including head-trauma, swelling of the brain, broken legs, broken ribs and broken hips.Medics admitted him into an ICU where he was later pronounced brain dead. The family then made the decision to cut of life-supporting measures. According to his wife, Similina Alaimalo, Corral was a father of five with ages from 4 to 19 years old.At this time, police are still searching for the suspect.In addition, the family...

Andrew Martinez Killed in 2-Car Accident on Pantano Parkway [Tucson, AZ]

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:10:08 GMT

62-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Collision near East Gold Links RoadTUCSON, AZ (April 24, 2023) – Monday afternoon, Andrew Martinez was killed in a 2-car accident on Pantano Parkway.The incident occurred just after 2:00 p.m., near East Gold Links Road on April 17th.Officers say a white 2016 Isuzu NRR flat bed truck was stopped at a red light in the left turn lane. There, the driver of a blue 1999 GMC Sonoma rear-ended it.Medics arrived and transported the Sonoma driver, 62-year-old Martinez, to a nearby hospital where he later died. In addition, paramedics took the Isuzi driver to a hospital with minor injuries.Officers stated that failure to reduce and control speed was a major contributing factor of the incident. At this time, there was no arrests or citations made.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of Andrew Martinez. May you find comfort and strength through the memories of your loved...

Kings star Fox has fractured finger, doubtful for Game 5 vs. Warriors: report

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:10:08 GMT

The Warriors could face a diminished version of the Sacramento Kings in Wednesday’s crucial Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.Kings guard De’Aaron Fox reportedly injured a finger on his shooting hand in Sunday’s loss to the Warriors, putting his status for Game 5 on Wednesday in question.Fox fractured the tip of his left index finger in the fourth quarter of the Warriors’ 126-125 win that tied the series at two games apiece, The Athletic reported Monday. He played through the pain but an X-ray later revealed the fracture.Fox will be listed as doubtful for Wednesday’s game in Sacramento, according to several reports. There is hope, though, that he’ll play, according to ESPN. If that’s the case, he’ll need to wear a protective covering over his finger.Related ArticlesGolden State Warriors | Warriors: Klay Thompson shows ‘vintage two-way’ performance in Game 4 win Golden State Warriors | Why Draymond Green of...

Sale closed in Saratoga: $3.7 million for a four-bedroom home

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:10:08 GMT

12601 Arroyo de Arguello – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 12600 block of Arroyo de Arguello in Saratoga was sold on April 6, 2023 for $3,700,000, or $1,504 per square foot. The house, built in 1973, has an interior space of 2,460 square feet. The property features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a garage, and two parking spaces. The unit sits on a 0.3-acre lot.Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby:On Ashley Way, Saratoga, in March 2023, a 2,633-square-foot home was sold for $3,857,000, a price per square foot of $1,465. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In November 2022, a 3,367-square-foot home on Beauchamps Lane in Saratoga sold for $4,350,000, a price per square foot of $1,292. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.A 1,748-square-foot home on the 12800 block of Foothill Lane in Saratoga sold in August 2022, for $3,400,000, a price per square foot of $1,945. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 

Kenyan cult deaths rise to 73; president calls it terrorism

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:10:08 GMT

By Evelyne Musabi | Associated PressNAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday compared the dozens of starvation deaths among the followers of a pastor in the south of the country with the results of terrorist acts, as the new death toll rose to 73.He maintained that the pastor, Paul Makenzi, who is in police custody, should be in prison.“What we are seeing … is akin to terrorism,” Ruto said. “Mr. Makenzi … pretends and postures as a pastor when in fact he is a terrible criminal.”Makenzi was arrested on suspicion of telling his followers to fast to death in order to meet Jesus. A group of emaciated people were rescued alive, but some of them later died. Authorities then turned their attention to dozens of shallow graves marked with crosses on Makenzi’s 800-acre ranch.The total death toll now stands at 73, with 26 new bodies exhumed on Monday, Malindi sub-county police chief John Kemboi told the Associated Press.Kemboi said inve...