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Photos: Massive fire leaves part of 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles totally charred

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:03 GMT

A large fire that broke out underneath the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday has led to the full closure of part of the highway and a state of emergency being issued. What caused the blaze remains under investigation, but the heat from the flames was so intense that it melted some of the steel guardrails and cement columns that hold up part of the overpass. Photos of the fire can be viewed below: The aftermath of a large fire that destroyed part of the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles on Nov. 11, 2023. The aftermath of a large fire that destroyed part of the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles on Nov. 11, 2023. The aftermath of a large fire that destroyed part of the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles on Nov. 11, 2023. The aftermath of a large fire that destroyed part of the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles on Nov. 11, 2023. (Caltrans)The aftermath of a large fire that destroyed part of the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles on Nov. 11, 2023. The aftermath of a large fire that destroyed part of t...

Sharks’ Rusanowsky talks Hall of Fame journey and unexpected aftereffects of his near-fatal accident

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:03 GMT

In many respects, Dan Rusanowsky is the first San Jose Shark to have a spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.Of course, several players who have worn the Sharks uniform are in the Hall, with former San Jose goalie Mike Vernon among the Class of 2023. Former Sharks general manager and captain Doug Wilson was inducted two years ago.But those ex-Sharks players were largely voted in because of their accomplishments with other teams. Rusanowsky has been the Sharks’ radio play-by-play voice since he and Dennis Hull broadcasted the franchise’s first game in Vancouver against the Canucks on Oct. 4, 1991.Now, close to 2,500 games later, he’s receiving hockey broadcasting’s highest honor, the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award, given in recognition of members of the radio and television industry who made outstanding contributions to their profession and the game during their careers. Award winners are selected by the NHL Broadcasters’ Association.“I’m representing the San Jose Shar...

Teenager stabbed during fight in Moss Beach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:03 GMT

A teenager was stabbed multiple times after a fight broke out outside a party in Moss Beach on Saturday night, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s office.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Minor arrested for allegedly making threats against Brentwood middle school Crime and Public Safety | Fremont: Police find dozens of cats, some dead, at home of suspected animal hoarder Crime and Public Safety | Alameda man, 50, charged with sending lewd image to person posing as 14-year-old girl Crime and Public Safety | A Fremont man’s armed romantic rival allegedly taped security camera and broke into his home. What followed was a life-or-death struggle Crime and Public Safety | Trump joins media outlets in pushing for his federal election interference case to be televised Police said officers were dispatched to Lancaster Blvd, a residential street about halfway between Pacifica and Half M...

One person dead after shooting in Vallejo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:03 GMT

(KRON) – One person has died in Vallejo after a shooting on Saturday night. Vallejo police responded to a report of a shooting on the 1000 block of Alabama Street on Nov. 11 at approximately 8:30 p.m.  Juvenile shot after Vallejo High School football game Upon the officers’ arrival, they found an adult male suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The officers provided medical aid to the victim until medical personnel arrived. The victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.The Vallejo Police Department Detective Division has taken over the investigation.The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin by the Solano County Coroner's Office.

Thousands expected to take to downtown streets Sunday to protest APEC summit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:03 GMT

(BCN) -- Thousands of people are expected to take to the streets of downtown San Francisco on Sunday, opposing this week's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in San Francisco. The No to APEC Coalition has organized a march beginning at noon from Harry Bridges Plaza (on the Embarcadero across from the Ferry Building) to Moscone Center. The group is demanding world leaders put human needs before corporate greed. Participants say they will march peacefully to Moscone Center, where APEC meetings will be taking place. Popular Filipino restaurant closing for 2 days, due to APEC The rally and march will feature speakers from the United Auto Workers, the San Francisco Labor Council, the Palestinian Youth Movement, and grassroots and local neighborhood organizations.Leaders said in a press release "Despite the deployment of Secret Service and thousands of additional police to the city, activists plan to peacefully rally and voice their opposition to APEC and the US-led Indo-...

Popular Filipino restaurant closing for 2 days, due to APEC

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:03 GMT

(KRON) -- Abacá Restaurant, located in the Kimpton Alton Hotel, will be closed from Nov. 15 to Nov. 16, due to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. The Filipino restaurant announced on Instagram the two-day closure.  What is APEC? Here’s what you need to know about APEC SF 2023 After much thought, we have sadly decided to cancel this week’s collaboration dinner with the very talented chef @monique of @tartedefeybesse. In addition to the cancellation, we will be closed both Wednesday 11/15 and Thursday 11/16. We have made this difficult decision due to the immense impact the APEC summit is having on the city of San Franciso.Abacá RestaurantAccording to the restaurant, there has been a decline in business and many canceled reservations due to traffic concerns.

Cotie McMahon scores 22 points, leads No. 7 Ohio State women past IUPUI 108-58

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:03 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cotie McMahon scored a team-high 22 points and six Buckeyes reached double figures as No. 7 Ohio State beat IUPUI 108-58 on Sunday.Ohio State forced 28 turnovers, including 20 in the first half, and took a 59-31 halftime lead. The Buckeyes led by as many as 54 points in the fourth quarter.IUPUI’s Katie Davidson recorded a game-high 23 points. She also had five rebounds and two assists.Ohio State took a 13-2 lead in the opening four minutes, thanks to a 9-0 run that featured consecutive baskets by Taylor Theirry.The Buckeyes scored a game-high 35 points in the second quarter, led by 10 points from McMahon.Taiyier Parks and Thierry each scored 12 points, Jacy Sheldon and Celeste Taylor had 11 points apiece and Rebeka Mikulasikova recorded 10 points in the home opener.BIG PICTUREIUPUI: The Jaguars lost second-leading scorer Jazmyn Turner because of an apparent left ankle injury late in the first quarter. Turner shot 3 of 4 from the field and sparked the team with ...

Lewandowski scores twice to rally Barcelona to a 2-1 win over Alaves in Spanish league

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:03 GMT

MADRID (AP) — Robert Lewandowski came to the rescue of Barcelona, scoring twice as the Catalan club rallied to beat Alaves and keep pace with Real Madrid and Girona in the Spanish league. The 2-1 home victory on Sunday moved Barcelona back within two points of second-place Madrid, which routed Valencia 5-1 on Saturday. Barcelona is four points behind fellow Catalan club Girona, the surprise leader that came from behind to win 2-1 at Rayo Vallecano, also on Saturday.Alaves took the lead in a breakaway one minute into the match in Montjuic, but Lewandowski helped the hosts rebound with a header in the 53th and a penalty kick in the 78th.Lewandowski, who was sidelined recently with an injury, hadn’t scored in six matches since getting a double in the 3-2 win against Celta Vigo in September.“We played a bit better, but we are not going through our best moment,” Barcelona coach Xavi said. “We came through in a match that became difficult. The international break will be good for us...

AP Top 25: Georgia’s No. 1 streak hits 22, second-best ever. Louisville, Oregon State enter top 10

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:03 GMT

Georgia extended its streak of weeks being top-ranked in the AP Top 25 to 22 on Sunday, giving the Bulldogs the second-longest run of being No. 1 in the 87-year history of the college football poll.The Bulldogs received 54 first-place votes after they routed Mississippi in what was a top-10 matchup on Saturday night. Georgia broke a tie with Miami, which made 21 straight appearances at No. 1 from 2001-02.The longest No. 1 streak belongs to Southern California. The Trojans spent 33 straight polls at No. 1 from 2003-2005.The entire top eight of this week’s Top 25 remained unchanged, with No. 2 Michigan receiving seven first-place votes and No. 3 Ohio State getting one.Florida State was No. 4, followed by No. 5 Washington. The top five in the rankings are all 10-0, marking the first time in the BSC/CFP era that five teams from so-called power conferences have been perfect after 10 games.Oregon was No. 6, followed by Texas and Alabama.POLL POINTSNew to the top 10 this week were No...

Napoli coach Rudi Garcia reportedly on verge of being fired after loss to lowly Empoli

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:03 GMT

MILAN (AP) — Napoli coach Rudi Garcia is reportedly on the verge of being fired, only five months after taking over from title-winning coach Luciano Spalletti, after the team’s third Serie A defeat of the season.Viktor Kovalenko scored with a stunning strike in stoppage-time to snatch a 1-0 win for Empoli, which had lost eight of its previous 11 matches, and the boos rang out in Naples on Sunday.All three of Napoli’s losses have come in front of its own fans and it has only won one match at home since the end of August. It lost just two matches at home on its way to the title last season under Spalletti.There were also jeers when Garcia’s name was read out before the match and it could have been his last time in charge. Italian media reports said the French coach will be gone by the time training resumes on Wednesday for players not on international duty. Napoli remained fourth, eight points behind league leader Juventus although Inter Milan can move back top when it pla...