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2 people, turtle, dog, rat rescued from fire in Orange County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:19:34 GMT

Fire crews responding to a Cypress home helped rescue two people and several pets early Thursday morning. A resident in the 4300 block of Via Largo woke up to a popping sound and her smoke alarm going off shortly before 2:30 a.m., the Orange County Fire Authority posted in a tweet. Firefighters determined the blaze sparked in a workshop in the back of the residence but was rapidly spreading to the two-story home. Orange County judge arrested after fatal shooting in Anaheim Hills home Crews attacked the fire while searching for residents and conducting salvage operations to protect the home's contents from water damage, according to the Fire Authority. Two people have been displaced by the fire but made it out safely with their dog, rat and turtle named Kevin. Kevin apparently needed some help from a firefighter to get off the property in a timely manner.The cause of the fire has been determined to be accidental, the Fire Authority stated.

Fatal crash: Mover’s truck driven by East Bay man hit three cars, CHP says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:19:34 GMT

One man was killed when a mover’s truck hit three cars on a Sonoma County highway, the California Highway Patrol said.The crash was reported at 7 p.m. Tuesday on Highway 116 (Stage Gulch Road) about 4 miles east of the Lakeville junction.An eastbound box truck driven by a 39-year-old Crockett man reportedly crossed the double yellow lines on the two-lane highway. It hit three westbound cars, the CHP said: a Lexus driven by a 67-year-old Sebastopol woman, a Chevrolet Camaro driven by a 63-year-old Sebastopol man, and a Jeep SUV driven by a 43-year-old Rio Vista woman.The Camaro’s driver died at the scene. He was identified as Anthony Scott.The three other drivers suffered minor to moderate injuries, the CHP said.The road was closed until about 12:30 a.m. Wednesday.The CHP did not release any information about the cause of the crash.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | 2 men killed in fiery plane crash at California Airport Crashes and Disasters | ...

Tony Bennett’s son reveals his father’s last words to him

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:19:34 GMT

By Lisa Respers France | CNNTony Bennett’s wife and son are sharing some of their final memories of him.Danny Bennett and Susan Benedetto spoke with “Today” about the legendary singer, who died recently at the age of 96. Danny Bennett, who is the son of the star and his former wife Patricia Beech, served as his father’s manager and said his dad was a “man of the people.”He also shared a bit about his final moments with the patriarch.“His last words to me (were), ‘Thank you,’” the younger Bennett said. “Can’t say it better than that.”Related ArticlesMusic | Swifties react to Kobe Bryant’s daughter receiving a gift from Taylor Swift during the Eras Tour Music | Leah Remini forced to make amends to Tom Cruise after Katie Holmes wedding: Scientology lawsuit Music | Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater doubled-dated with spouses while cheating, report says Music | Remember Paul Reubens with these 8 great performances Music | ...

A’s swept by Dodgers as bullpen falls apart after rookies’ HRs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:19:34 GMT

By JOE REEDY | AP Sports WriterLOS ANGELES  — Freddie Freeman is dialed in at the right time as the Los Angeles Dodgers picked up a much-needed series sweep.The All-Star first baseman had three hits and continued his torrid pace at the plate Thursday night as the Dodgers beat the Oakland Athletics 8-2.Freeman, second in the majors with a .341 batting average, has gone 32 for 63 (.508) since July 17. He hit two doubles, extending his major league-lead to 40, before leading off the eighth with a solo shot to right field for his 22nd homer of the season.“He has a calmness and peace. He’s playing MVP-caliber baseball,” manager Dave Roberts said. “Whether it is hitting a double the other way vs. a lefty, a home run to the pull side, making a great play defensively. I can’t praise him enough.”Miguel Rojas and Amed Rosario both drove in two runs as the Dodgers completed their first-three game sweep over the Athletics. They have gone 11-2 against the AL West this season.Julio Urías (8-6) bo...

Forward progress stopped on 66-acre fire in South Bay

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:19:34 GMT

(KRON) -- A fire in the South Bay has grown to 66 acres and is threatening multiple structures, Cal Fire said Wednesday. Forward progress on the fire has been stopped and it is 60% contained. The fire is at Clayton Road and Via de la Vista, which is east of San Jose. Fire officials reported the fire on Twitter at 2:56 p.m. Approximately 70 San Jose Fire Department personnel are at the scene and a unified command has been established with Cal Fire, according to SJFD. The fire has been dubbed the "Clayton Fire." Seventy San Jose firefighters are at the scene. This is a developing story. Stick with us for updates.

Man sentenced in connection with woman's fentanyl overdose death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:19:34 GMT

(BCN) -- A Santa Rosa man has been sentenced to four years in prison for his role in the overdose death of a 23-year-old woman, according to the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office. Chase Kirby, 28, admitted he supplied fentanyl to the victim, Ruby Torrens, in September 2021. He pleaded no contest to a felony charge of committing involuntary manslaughter, prosecutors said Thursday. Prosecutors said the charge stemmed from a 911 call placed by Torrens' kin when they discovered both her and Kirby unconscious inside a vehicle parked on the family's property. Boy paralyzed after shot on Oakland freeway Kirby overdosed on methamphetamine while Torrens overdosed on fentanyl, prosecutors said. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene while Kirby was transported to Petaluma Valley Hospital, where he recovered. An autopsy ruled that Torrens died of acute fentanyl intoxication, according to the District Attorney's Office. Investigators learned Kirby provided the victim with fent...

Alexey Navalny: su vida en datos

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:19:34 GMT

(CNN) — Este es un vistazo a los datos más importantes sobre Alexey Navalny (a veces se escribe Alexei, Aleksei), líder de la oposición en Rusia y crítico del Kremlin.Datos personalesFecha de nacimiento: 4 de junio de 1976Lugar de nacimiento: Butyn, Unión SoviéticaNombre de nacimiento: Alexey Anatolyevich Navalny (a veces se escribe Alexei, Aleksei)Padre: Anatoly Navalny, exoficial militar y dueño de una fábrica de canastas tejidasMadre: Lyudmila Navalnaya, dueña de una fábrica de canastas tejidasEsposa: Yulia (Alexandrovich) Navalnaya (2000-actual)Hijos: Daria y ZakharEducación: Universidad Rusa de la Amistad de los Pueblos, derecho mercantil,1998; asistió a la Academia Estatal de Finanzas, 1999-2001Otros datos de la vida de Alexey NavalnyHa sido un destacado organizador de protestas callejeras y ha denunciado la corrupción en el gobierno y las empresas de Rusia a través de las redes sociales, incluidos su blog LiveJournal y el sitio web RosPil.Dice que defiende sus anteriore...

Dixie Group: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:19:34 GMT

DALTON, Ga. (AP) — DALTON, Ga. (AP) — The Dixie Group Inc. (DXYN) on Friday reported a loss of $1.7 million in its second quarter.On a per-share basis, the Dalton, Georgia-based company said it had a loss of 12 cents. Losses, adjusted to account for discontinued operations, came to 11 cents per share.The floor covering company posted revenue of $74 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on DXYN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/DXYNSource

Police investigating skeletal remains strewn along Long Island coast have identified another victim, first found in 1996

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:19:34 GMT

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (AP) — Police investigating skeletal remains strewn along Long Island coast have identified another victim, first found in 1996.Source

Days after his wedding, Jalen Brunson is on the court with USA Basketball.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:19:34 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jalen Brunson could be on his honeymoon right now. He’s playing for his country instead.Let this serve as incredible proof of how badly Brunson wanted to play for USA Basketball at the FIBA World Cup that starts later this month: He and his now-wife moved their wedding to make it happen. Instead of getting married on Sept. 2, as was the plan, Brunson and Ali Marks got married this past Saturday.And on Thursday, Brunson was going through his first practice with the World Cup team. The honeymoon will wait. There’s a gold medal to chase first.“There was really no convincing,” Brunson said. “I asked her. Shakingly, asked her. It was actually a very easy kind of transition. Everything worked out, actually easier than expected.”When U.S. coach Steve Kerr called Brunson a couple of months ago and popped the question about playing for USA Basketball this summer, the answer came quickly. Brunson said yes without even giving it a second thought.There was one teeny-tiny issue:...