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SF Giants round out Bob Melvin’s staff with pitching, bullpen coach

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:04:59 GMT

The San Francisco Giants on Tuesday announced two more additions to new manager Bob Melvin’s coaching staff, adding some familiarity to a pitching department that was expected to see some turnover despite its successes under the previous regime.Bryan Price, the first pitching coach Melvin ever worked with, will take over the position from Andrew Bailey, who the organization would have liked to have back but has been pursuing jobs closer to his family on the East Coast, while Garvin Alston was promoted from Triple-A pitching coach to replace Craig Albernaz as the bullpen coach.The new hires bring Melvin’s staff to 11, with Price joining third base coach Matt Williams and bench coach Ryan Christenson as newcomers to the organization. Of the members of former manager Gabe Kapler’s staff who have either taken jobs elsewhere or not confirmed to be staying on are Bailey, Albernaz, director of pitching Brian Bannister, first base coach Antoan Richardson, bench coach Kai C...

Pelosi attack suspect says he wanted to end corruption

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:04:59 GMT

By Olga R. Rodriguez | Associated PressSAN FRANCISCO — The man accused of attacking former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer last year told jurors at his federal trial Tuesday how he went to the Pelosis’ San Francisco home as part of a bigger plan to end corruption in the United States.David DePape spoke for more than an hour in which he tearfully recounted about how his political leanings went from leftist to right-wing after reading a comment on a YouTube video about former President Donald Trump. He did not deny bludgeoning Paul Pelosi, saying he reacted after realizing his larger plan might be unraveling.DePape has pleaded not guilty to attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on the immediate family member of a federal official with intent to retaliate against the official for performance of their duties. His attorneys argue that he was not seeking to go after Nancy Pelosi because of her official duties as a member of Congress and...

David DePape testifies that he wanted to end corruption

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:04:59 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The man accused of attacking former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer last year told jurors at his federal trial Tuesday how he went to the Pelosis' San Francisco home as part of a bigger plan to end corruption in the United States.David DePape spoke for more than an hour in which he tearfully recounted about how his political leanings went from leftist to right-wing after reading a comment on a YouTube video about former President Donald Trump. He did not deny bludgeoning Paul Pelosi, saying he reacted after realizing his larger plan might be unraveling. Pamela Price recall organizers give update in Oakland DePape has pleaded not guilty to attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on the immediate family member of a federal official with intent to retaliate against the official for performance of their duties. His attorneys argue that he was not seeking to go after Nancy Pelosi because of her official duties as a member...

Oakland Fire Department awarded $100K grant from the Office of Traffic Safety

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:04:59 GMT

(KRON) – The Oakland Fire Department is the recipient of a $100,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to purchase new extrication equipment, the department announced Tuesday. First responders use new extrication tools to safely rescue crash victims trapped inside a vehicle.“This grant will have a significant impact on our ability to protect and serve our community, allowing us to respond even more effectively in times of crisis,” said Oakland Fire Chief Damon Covington. “The funding will pay for modern rescue tools and provide training to first responders that is critical for the care of those injured in crashes.”Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao congratulated Chief Covington on his new position as Fire Chief, “Chief Covington has worked his way from a recruit all the way to Chief of our Fire Department because he is committed to the health and safety of our residents, communities, and rank and file member...

Pamela Price recall organizers give update in Oakland

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:04:59 GMT

(KRON) -- Supporters of the recall movement aimed at removing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price from office held an event in Oakland on Tuesday. At the event recall proponents brandished signs supporting the recall and took turns speaking at the microphone demanding the recall of the DA who was duly elected to office by voters last November.Almost since the moment she was sworn into office, Price has been targeted by a recall effort, reminiscent of the one that unseated former San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin from office last year. Like Boudin, Price has been criticized for what many feel are overly lenient, progressive enforcement policies. Walnut Creek robbery suspect arrested Among the speakers at Tuesday's event was Carl Chen, the President of Oakland's Chinatown Chamber of Commerce and an organizer behind Save Alameda For Everyone (SAFE), who said the group was on pace to gather the signatures necessary to place a recall on the ballot.As the crowd repe...

Mikaylah Williams scores 42 points and No. 7 LSU rolls past Kent State 109-79

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:04:59 GMT

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Freshman guard Mikaylah Williams scored 42 points and No. 7 LSU rolled to a 109-79 rout over Kent State on Tuesday.It was the most points ever scored by an LSU freshman and the most by a Tigers player since Cornelia Gayden scored 43 vs. TCU in 1996.Junior transfer Aneesah Morrow added 17 points, eight rebounds and nine steals for LSU (3-1), which scored 70 points in the second half and flipped the game with a third-quarter run keyed by Morrow’s four steals and the Tigers’ strong shooting.LSU All-America forward Angel Reese had 11 points and five rebounds, playing less than 15 minutes as Tigers’ depth paced the way to a comfortable win.Katie Shumate led Kent State (1-1) with 22 points. Jenna Batsch added 16 points.LSU led 39-37 at the half, but turned up its defense in the third quarter. Morrow and Williams combined for 24 of the Tigers’ 32 points to take a 71-56 lead into the fourth quarter.BIG PICTUREKent State: Picked to finish third in the MAC, Tuesd...

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones still loves the spotlight in his 80s, despite reasons to shrink from it

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:04:59 GMT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jerry Jones wandered over to where reporters were gathered to watch a recent Dallas Cowboys practice, ready for an impromptu question-and-answer session.The high-profile owner was still going when the closed portion of practice began, and jokingly pleaded for five more minutes when the assembled media were told it was time to leave.Then Jones pointed to one of the buildings that surround three sides of the outdoor practice fields at the team’s headquarters about 30 miles north of Dallas and said, with a wry smile, “Let’s go up there for 30 minutes, and I’ll tell it all.”Jones, also the team’s president and general manager, went through his first training camp as an octogenarian this past summer, and has since turned 81.The former Arkansas oilman relishes the spotlight the same way he did when he bought the club almost 34 years ago, and despite several recent episodes — some involving the team, others his personal life — that would make plenty of peop...

SWAT situation in Capitol Hill places Morey Middle School on secure

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:04:59 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Public School District confirmed after 2 p.m. Tuesday that Morey Middle School was on secure for police activity in the area.According to the Denver Police Department, a SWAT team is active in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. The police agency confirmed that the SWAT situation is unrelated to the school, but provided no additional information. Colorado supermarket shooting suspect pleads not guilty by reason of insanity FOX31's Ashley Michels is heading to the scene to learn more. This story will be updated with the latest information as it becomes available.

Flood preparations underway as heavy rains impact South Florida

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:04:59 GMT

As heavy rains impact parts of South Florida, several flood prone cities are getting ready. Back in April, historic flooding affected several areas in Broward County. “It’s just so much rain that we’ve had this year, it’s crazy,” Greg Brandenburg said. For people living in South Florida, the dry season hasn’t arrived yet.“It’s hot, hotter than usual,” Brandenburg said. And the forecast for the week looks to be wetter then what was expected for mid November. Some areas could see 8 inches of rain. Brandenburg lives in the Edgewood neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, which was badly flooded last April.He’s still living in an RV and his new floor is set to arrive on Friday.“Finish the kitchen so we can get rid of this thing out here and get back to our lives,” he said.In Hollywood, crews are testing pumps and are lowering levels where they can.East Hollywood also flooded back in April.In Miami and Pompano Beach, crews are cleaning storm drai...

South Florida nurse practitioner rescues passenger in mid-air medical emergency on JetBlue flight

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:04:59 GMT

A routine flight to Colombia turned into a life-saving mission when Melissa Hernandez, a UHealth Jackson Memorial Hospital nurse practitioner, answered a call for medical assistance on a JetBlue flight last week.Hernandez and her husband were onboard JetBlue flight 41 when she was summoned to aid a passenger in distress. “I took off my ear pods to see what she was saying, and she [a flight attendant] was asking for a doctor or a nurse,” said Hernandez.The distressed passenger, described as blue-faced and unresponsive, prompted Hernandez to perform Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), a protocol used to assess patients in cardiac arrests. “You assess your patient, see what your patient is doing, if they’re breathing or not. Examine the patient quickly, you only have a few seconds, and then check for a pulse. If you don’t find a pulse, you start doing chest compressions right away, and that’s exactly what I did,” said Hernandez.With th...