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Boxing champs Michael and Leon Spinks inducted into St. Louis Walk of Fame

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:04 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. - The sweet science of boxing was celebrated Monday as the St. Louis Walk of Fame inducted Michael and Leon Spinks, locals who were both heavyweight titleholders.“I'm really happy about it," said Michael Spinks at the ceremony. "I said, 'OK. I got a reason to go home.' I think Leon would be happy too.”Michael, 66, currently lives in Delaware while his older brother Leon passed away in 2021 at the age of 67.Both carved out a legacy in the square circle. At the 1976 Montreal Olympics, the Spinks each won gold medals, a first in the sport. Half-off meal deals at local restaurants As pros, Michael defeated Larry Holmes for the IBF Heavyweight title in 1985 while Leon, in only his eighth professional bout, upset Muhammed Ali for the WBC Heavyweight crown in 1978.“He’s here right now," said Leon's widow Brenda Spinks, who was also in attendance. "I can feel him. He deserves this award because he worked really hard for what he did, and he’s done things that nobody el...

Spring Creek fire near Parachute sees “significant growth” amid hot, dry conditions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:04 GMT

The Spring Creek fire outside Parachute saw “significant growth” Monday due to hot and dry conditions and has now burned more than 200 acres, wildfire officials said.There are no threats to structures, the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit said Monday evening on Facebook.The worst smoke impacts overnight are likely between Parachute and De Beque, the agency said.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

3 U.S. Marines among 4 dead in fiery single-car crash on 5 Freeway in Downey

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:04 GMT

Three of the four victims killed in a fiery single-car crash early Saturday morning on the 5 Freeway in Downey have been identified as United States Marines stationed at Camp Pendleton.  According to a release from the California Highway Patrol, the single vehicle crash involving a 2018 Dodge Charger happened around 2:30 a.m. on the southbound span of the 5 Freeway south of Lakewood Boulevard.  CHP confirmed that the vehicle was on fire when they arrived and that all four occupants of the vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene.  “Preliminary information indicates that the driver lost control of the vehicle at a high rate of speed causing the vehicle to collide with a guardrail and the bridge abutment of the Lemoran Avenue pedestrian overcrossing,” CHP said in a statement. “The force of the impact caused the vehicle to split in two, subsequently ejecting the two rear passengers onto the right shoulder.” The rear end of the car was found approximately ...

C.A. Water Service Group awards $75K in scholarships 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:04 GMT

A dozen students from California, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Washington have been named as recipients of the California Water Group Awards Scholarship to aid in college tuition.Many of the scholarship recipients are first-generation college students and have had to overcome financial hardships to attend college. “These recipients are truly remarkable students who are already making their mark on the world, and they will undoubtedly inspire others to do the same,” said Martin A. Kropelnicki, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are proud to offer these scholarships to ease the financial burden of college for these students, who have so aptly displayed their commitment to improving lives around them.”Among 348 applications, 12 students were selected to receive scholarship assistance based on academic achievement, community service and financial need. Three students were awarded a $10,000 grand-prize scholarship, while nine others received $5,000 scholarships. Scholarship ...

Morgan Hill: Three-car crash leaves four with ‘significant injuries’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:04 GMT

Four people suffered “significant injuries” in a three-vehicle crash at East Dunne Avenue and Thomas Grade in Morgan Hill on Sunday, June 25, 2023, according to police. (Morgan Hill Police Department) MORGAN HILL – Four people suffered “significant injuries” in a three-vehicle crash Sunday night in Morgan Hill, police said.The collision was reported around 8:20 p.m. on East Dunne Avenue at Thomas Grade, according to the Morgan Hill Police Department.Police said a Ford Mustang was traveling east when it crashed into a Toyota Venza preparing to turn left onto Thomas Grade. The Venza overturned and slid into the eastbound lane. The Mustang, meanwhile, was struck by a Toyota Sienna traveling west.Four people were taken to hospitals, including one by air ambulance, according to police.The exact cause of the crash remained under investigation Monday.Dunne was closed for several hours in both directions while police investigated the collision.Anyone who witnessed the crash or the even...

Woman arrested in recent Oakland homicide where victim died from being shot in the shoulder

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:04 GMT

OAKLAND — A 41-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a May 30 homicide where there may be at least two other suspects, police said.Yaeko Payne, whose city of residence wasn’t immediately available, has been charged with murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and possessing a gun as a felon in connection with the death of 49-year-old James Rodriguez. She is being held without bail in Santa Rita Jail in Dublin and has not yet entered a plea, court records show.Police say that Rodriguez, who went by Jaime, met with Payne and two other people a little before midnight on May 30. The meeting took place near 100th Avenue and Pearmain Street in East Oakland and quickly devolved into an argument.Surveillance footage of the shooting shows Rodriguez approaching Payne’s car and falling down backwards, apparently struck by gunfire, almost immediately. Two vehicles then sped away from the scene, police said in court records.A woman who lived ...

Walnut Creek business has window shot out

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:04 GMT

(KRON) -- A business in Walnut Creek's Walden Center had a window shot out Saturday, video (above) shows. A KRON4 photojournalist confirmed that the business is a BevMo liquor store, located at 2940 North Main Street.WCPD said a BevMo employee flagged down an officer just before 10 p.m. to say that the window had been shattered. A police investigation confirmed that it was broken by a gunshot. Police said no one was injured in the incident. A WCPD investigation is underway. SF high-rise suffers interior glass break, all roads back open The store's window is now boarded up. It is covered with a display from the inside so that no damage is visible. The BevMo is located in the Walden Center, a shopping area that hosts a Starbucks, IHOP, Walgreens and more. It is just off of Interstate-680.Anyone with information is asked to call WCPD at (925) 943-5844.

LSU wins 1st College World Series title since 2009, beating Florida 18-4 one day after 20-run loss

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:04 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A day after it gave up the most runs ever in a College World Series game, LSU cranked up its offense and won its first national title since 2009 with an 18-4 victory over Florida on Monday night in the third and deciding game of the finals.LSU (54-17) staved off elimination three times in bracket play and bounced back from the humiliating 24-4 loss in Game 2 to claim its seventh championship, second to Southern California’s 12.The Tigers wiped out an early 2-0 deficit with a six-run second inning against Jac Caglianone (7-4). The runs kept coming until they finished with the most in a title game since USC’s 21-14 win over Arizona State in 1998. The 14-run margin was the largest ever in a final. Their 24 hits were most in a CWS game.Thatcher Hurd (8-3) allowed Wyatt Langford’s two-run homer in the first and then allowed no hits or runs while retiring 18 of the next 21 batters. Riley Cooper took over to start the seventh and gave up Ty Evans’ CWS-r...

Ozuna, Acuña hit homers to back Strider’s 10 strikeouts as Braves top Twins 4-1

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:04 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Marcell Ozuna was increasingly frustrated against Sonny Gray, a history he updated in his mind with his latest strikeout in his first at-bat on Monday night.“I strike out for maybe the fifth time,” Ozuna said.Ozuna responded with a go-ahead homer off Gray in the seventh, Spencer Strider allowed three hits in seven innings while striking out 10 and the Atlanta Braves beat the Minnesota 4-1 in the Twins’ first visit to Atlanta in seven years.Before the homer, Ozuna was 2 for 12 — yes, with five strikeouts — against Gray.Ronald Acuña Jr. added a two-run homer in a three-run seventh. In the matchup of first-place teams in the NL East and AL Central, the Braves won for the 11th time in 12 games.Minnesota played its first game at Truist Park, which opened in 2017, a year after the Twins visited Turner Field.Joey Gallo’s 13th homer gave the Twins a 1-0 lead in the second. Strider gave up a third-inning single to Alex Kirilloff and then got 13 consecutive outs bef...

College World Series Championship Scores

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:04 GMT

2023 – LSU 18, Florida 4, LSU wins series 2-12022 — Mississippi 4, Oklahoma 2, Mississippi wins series 2-02021 — Mississippi State 9, Vanderbilt 0, Mississippi State wins series 2-12020 — Canceled2019 — Vanderbilt 8, Michigan 2, Vanderbilt wins series 2-12018 — Oregon State 5, Arkansas 0, Oregon St. wins series 2-12017 — Florida 6, LSU 1, Florida wins series 2-02016 — Coastal Carolina 4, Arizona 3, CCU wins series 2-12015 — Virginia 4, Vanderbilt 2, Virginia wins series 2-12014 — Vanderbilt 3, Virginia 2, Vanderbilt wins series 2-12013 — UCLA 8, Mississippi State 0, UCLA wins series 2-02012 — Arizona 4, South Carolina 1, Arizona wins series 2-02011 — South Carolina 5, Florida 2, SC wins series 2-02010 — South Carolina 2, UCLA 1, 11 innings, SC wins series 2-02009 — LSU 11, Texas 4, LSU wins series 2-12008 — Fresno State 6, Georgia 1, FSU wins series 2-12007 — Oregon State 9, North Carolina 3, OSU wins series 2-02006 — Oregon State 3, North Carolina 2, OSU wins series 2-12005 —...