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Israel strikes Gaza after 2 captives freed, and there are signs that aid may soon enter from Egypt

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:37 GMT

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel and Palestinian militants traded fire on Saturday after Hamas released an American woman and her teenage daughter, the first of some 200 captives to be freed after the militant group’s Oct. 7 rampage into Israel. Meanwhile, there were indications that the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza would soon open to allow in humanitarian aid.Israel has sealed off the territory for two weeks, forcing Palestinians to ration food and to drink filthy water from wells. Hospitals say they are running low on medicine and fuel for emergency generators amid a territory-wide blackout.A line of empty flatbed trucks could be seen moving on the Gaza side, perhaps in preparation for bringing in the desperately needed aid. The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem said it had information that Rafah would open later Saturday for foreigners to depart Gaza, but similar previous announcements have proven premature.The release came amid growing expectations of a ground offensive th...

‘Oppenheimer’ fanfare likely to fuel record attendance at New Mexico’s Trinity atomic bomb test site

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:37 GMT

WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M. (AP) — Thousands of visitors are expected to descend Saturday on the southern New Mexico site where the world’s first atomic bomb was detonated, with officials preparing for a record turnout amid ongoing fanfare surrounding Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film, “ Oppenheimer.”Trinity Site, a designated National Historic Landmark, is usually closed to the public because of its proximity to the impact zone for missiles fired at White Sands Missile Range. But twice a year, in April and October, the site opens to spectators. This may be the first time gaining entry will be like getting a golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. White Sands officials warned online that the wait to enter the gates could be as long as two hours. No more than 5,000 visitors are expected to make it within the window between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.Visitors also are being warned to come prepared as Trinity Site is in a remote area with limited Wi-Fi and no c...

Video shows fleeing driver slam into L.A. County deputy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:37 GMT

A surveillance camera captured the moment a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy was seriously injured by a fleeing burglary suspect in West Hollywood.The incident unfolded around 4:40 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of San Vicente Boulevard and Cynthia Street. “I was working from my house and I heard the police say stop, and that’s when I came to my window," Alfonso DeLaBarrera told KTLA. “He came speeding and hit him from the left.”The pursuit started when someone witnessed the suspect breaking into a car in West Hollywood. Shortly after, deputies spotted the suspect and followed the 2022 Dodge Challenger to a dead end. Surveillance video shows the driver of a Dodge Challenger hit an L.A. County Sheriff's Deputy on Oct. 19, 2023, in West Hollywood. (Alfonso DeLaBarrera)Thinking they had the driver cornered, deputies exited their patrol unit to go after the suspect. But the driver had other plans and made their escape by ramming into the sheriff's vehicle hitting the deputy.DeLa...

Emotional triumph: How De La Salle honored late coach with a win

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:37 GMT

CONCORD — On the toughest of days for the De La Salle football team, a day of tears and mourning the loss of a beloved assistant coach, head coach Justin Alumbaugh kept his pregame speech simple but on point.“Do a great man the honor of having a great effort and having fun,” Alumbaugh told the players.The Spartans had fun Friday night.Hours after being told in a morning meeting that defensive line coach Steve Jacoby died suddenly on Thursday, De La Salle got a scoop-and-score from one of Jacoby’s guys, senior captain Drew Cunningham, and beat El Cerrito 31-12.When it was over, the Spartans were emotional as they remembered a longtime coach who loved being a part of the storied program.“It was heartbreaking news this morning,” Cunningham said. “It was a very tough process. It was a very long day. But our team, we banded together the entire day. We pushed through it. Everyone knew Coach Jacoby would want us to play this game in his honor. We played for him tonight.”How it unfold...

Firearm discharge brings police to East San Jose home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:37 GMT

SAN JOSE – Authorities on Friday night were investigating reports of a “firearm discharge” in East San Jose.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | San Jose cop injured in August shooting released from hospital Crime and Public Safety | Victim, suspect identified in Sunnyvale double shooting Crime and Public Safety | San Jose man charged in fentanyl death of 3-month-old child Crime and Public Safety | Two arrests made in connection to South San Jose armed robbery Crime and Public Safety | Attempted robbery under investigation in Palo Alto A gunshot was reported at 7:55 p.m. in the 1500 block of Flanigan Drive, the San Jose Police Department said in a social media post.Police said a suspect was barricaded inside a home.As of 10:50 p.m., officers were trying to “negotiate a peaceful surrender,” police said.Streets in the surrounding area were closed and police advised people to avoid the area.Check back ...

Warriors waive Rudy Gay, Rodney McGruder following final preseason game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:37 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors waived forwards Rudy Gay and Rodney McGruder following the team’s final preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night, the team announced.The roster stands at 13 players, but Golden State has two weeks from Friday night to add a mandatory 14th player to the roster, according to the CBA. Golden State can still technically re-sign either Gay or McGruder as that 14th guy.Teams are obligated to carry at least 14 players, with a maximum of 15, and can carry 13 for two weeks only twice during the year. Carrying 13 for those two weeks shaves a few dollars off the total luxury tax bill, which the Warriors are projected to be paying well over $167 million.Related ArticlesGolden State Warriors | Warriors take on Spurs top pick Victor Wembanyama in first preseason loss Golden State Warriors | Photos: Good vibes all around at the Golden State Warriors’ open basketball practice at Chase Center Golden St...

Marco Jones pulverizes California as Wolves grit out EBAL victory: ‘Sometimes, you just have to win ugly’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:37 GMT

SAN RAMON – San Ramon Valley’s Marco Jones is listed as a linebacker on the Wolves’ roster, and as a four-star prospect on college recruiting websites.But against Cal High, the 6-foot-4 junior looked like a five-star at running-back, safety and wide receiver too in San Ramon Valley’s 14-0 victory on Friday night, scoring both of SRV’s touchdowns while blanketing the entire field on defense with his athleticism.San Ramon Valley had six days to process its heartbreaking 33-27 loss to De La Salle, a game where SRV authored a 15-point comeback in the final four minutes to put itself in a position to snap De La Salle’s 31-year section winning streak.Jones said it didn’t take long for the team to move on from the loss, and that he was just happy to get ready for the next game.“It feels good to get it out of the way,” Jones said, with quarterback Luke Baker adding, “We knew it was kind of a trap game, and tried to mentally battle through that.”While the normally high-flying offense l...

Beloved De La Salle assistant football coach dies at 61

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:37 GMT

CONCORD, Calif. (KRON) – In the East Bay, a community is stunned after the sudden passing of a beloved high school football coach. Steve Jacoby, De La Salle’s defensive line coach, passed away – just days after celebrating his 61st birthday.  De La Salle’s head coach Justin Alumbaugh left it up to the players to decide if they wanted to take the field Friday night after Jacoby’s tragic death. They decided that they did because they believe that’s what their former coach would have wanted. “There’s a deep sadness,” said Alumbaugh. “Steve Jacoby was a great man. He was a great coach. He had been here for almost 20 years.” Andre Iguodala retiring after 19 seasons in NBA Alumbaugh remembered his friend and colleague as authentic and caring. Off the field, Jacoby was a mentor for the Spartans’ young men.“It wasn't even really football,” said former De La Salle player Cooper Flanagan. “He would check on the kids every week… making sure I was in a good mental state and he just cared...

Hamilton and Russell trying to avoid more drama to finish F1 season strong for Mercedes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:37 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The image was striking: Lewis Hamilton walking away from his damaged car after a wreck he caused while Mercedes teammate George Russell zoomed by in the background in the Qatari desertFor Hamilton, a seven-time Formula One champion, it was the worst moment in what has been a mostly frustrating season. He is third in the drivers’ standings heading into this week’s United States Grand Prix, and has again watched rival Max Verstappen of Red Bull already drive away to the championship. Compounding the season’s issues has been some added competition from the other British driver across the Mercedes garage. Russell is a distant eighth in the driver’s standings. but has been a constant in Hamilton’s rearview mirrors of late.They narrowly avoided a crash in Japan before disaster struck in Qatar, where Hamilton’s first lap, first turn collision with Russell ended Hamilton’s race. Russell recovered to finish fourth, while Hamilton...

Trump fined $5,000 for violating gag order, as judge threatens jail for future violations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:37 GMT

NEW YORK — A state judge fined Donald Trump $5,000 Friday after finding that the former president’s campaign website continued to display a social media post attacking the judge’s law clerk in violation of a gag order imposed by the judge earlier this month.Justice Arthur Engoron also indicated that he would consider jailing Trump for future violations of the gag order.Engoron, who is overseeing a $250 million civil fraud trial against Trump and his business empire, issued the gag order on Oct. 3 after Trump used his Truth Social platform to attack Engoron’s principal law clerk. Trump quickly took down the post from Truth Social that day, but it remained on his campaign site until Thursday night.Engoron wrote in a two-page order that while Trump’s lawyers had called the violation of the gag order “inadvertent,” “the effect of the post on its subject is unmitigated by how or why it remained on Donald Trump’s website for 17 days.”“In the current overheated climate,...