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Elderly man beaten in apparent hate crime attack in Beverly Hills; suspect arrested 

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:13 GMT

Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the assault of an elderly man in Beverly Hills that may have been racially motivated.According to a media release from the Beverly Hills Police Department, officers responded to the area of North Rexford Drive and North Santa Monica Boulevard just after 9 a.m. Saturday morning on calls of an assault with a deadly weapon.  Authorities searching for man who stole more than $1,000 in designer fragrances from Sephora Responding officers found an elderly man who had sustained a laceration on his head after being struck with a belt, according to BHPD. “During the commission of the crime, the suspect made anti-Semitic statements to the victim,” Beverly Hills police said. The victim, who was accompanied by his wife at the time he was assaulted, was treated at the scene by paramedics and did not require further medical attention, officials said. A man claiming to be the victim's son posted on X, formerly Twitter, that h...

With Ohtani off the board, how Giants can salvage offseason

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:13 GMT

The private jet-tracking, bunk reporting and sworn secrecy distracted from a harsh reality for the Giants: Shohei Ohtani is a Dodger, and he was probably always going to be a Dodger.Coming off two mediocre seasons, the Giants simply couldn’t pitch Ohtani on the type of consistent playoff contention he sought, the type of winning the Dodgers have sustained over the past decade.So, just like last winter, the Giants and president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi are left to pivot to Plan B. After Ohtani’s world record $700-million deal, the Giants still have all the same needs — a marketable star, a 30-home run hitter for the first time in two decades, a core of everyday contributors.No one player will fill all their holes. But there is an avenue available to the Giants that could put them back on track to contention, and that’s fortifying the starting rotation. To do so, they need to devote their attention and resources to Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who might just be the best pitcher aliv...

Tennessee tornadoes leave at least 6 dead, dozens hurt and more than 40,000 without power

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:13 GMT

(CNN) — Tennessee officials are assessing the damage after tornadoes and strong thunderstorms roared across the state Saturday, leaving at least six people dead, more than 50 injured, multiple buildings destroyed and power outages.At least three people died, including a child, after a tornado struck the Clarksville area of Montgomery County in northern Tennessee, officials said Saturday night. Officials are waiting to release the names of those killed until next of kin are notified.Another three people were confirmed dead in Madison, Tennessee, just north of Nashville, emergency management officials said Saturday night.First responders responded to more than 400 calls overnight, Nashville Fire Chief William Swann said. There are currently 25 displaced people at shelters and the number is expected to increase, he added.Montgomery officials reported 62 patients were treated at medical facilities.As of Sunday, there were 40,315 reports of power outages across the state, according...

Live 49ers updates: Deep Purdy-Deebo TD pass puts Niners back on top

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:13 GMT

For the second time in 18 days, the 49ers are facing the Seattle Seahawks. This time, they have a chance to clinch a playoff spot with a win in addition to a loss by the Packers or Vikings.Drew Lock is starting at quarterback for Seattle as Geno Smith was listed as inactive with a groin injury after testing himself pregame.Follow along with us:8:18, 2Q – 49ers 14, Seahawks 10: Brock Purdy found Deebo Samuel deep down the middle on third-and-11 for a 54-yard touchdown. Samuel beat Seattle safety Jamal Adams for his fourth touchdown catch of the season.1:01, 1Q – Seahawks 10, 49ers 7: Jason Myers sneaks a 40-yard field goal inside the right upright, giving Seattle the lead late in the first quarter. Zach Charbonnet picked up 23 yards each on two consecutive runs to move the Seahawks down the field.9:52, 1Q – 49ers 7, Seahawks 7: D.K. Metcalfe catches a deep pass down from Lock down the left sideline for a 31-yard touchdown. He beat Ambry Thomas on the play. Top 49ers...

Gilroy PD requests community's help in finding alleged thief

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:13 GMT

(KRON) – The Gilroy Police Department is asking for community assistance regarding a theft that occurred at the Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store on Dec. 7.  Two people attempting auto theft arrested in Piedmont The alleged thief was seen taking several items and walking out of the store. The victim fled in a black GMC Terrain SUV. According to police, the suspect stole around $1,000 worth of merchandise. The vehicle was registered out of the Fresno area.Anyone with information is asked to contact the GPD at (408)-846-0300. 

1 seriously injured in crash involving pedestrian, 2 vehicles

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:13 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash Sunday afternoon in the area of Colfax Avenue and Elm Street.According to the Denver Police Department, two vehicles were involved in a crash. After that, one of the vehicles struck a pedestrian.The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital.DPD said to expect delays in the area and advised people to take alternate routes.

Local student creating teen advisory board for mental health

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:13 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- One local high school student is uniting teens across the metro area to address the mental health crisis.  Sophomore Sophia Ritchie is partnering with Denver-based non-profit Project Helping to create a teen advisory board to discuss the mental health challenges of youth and work towards a brighter future.  Mental health resources available in Colorado "We’re hoping to destigmatize mental health and create safe communities for people across the state that can really make a difference and help people,” Ritchie said. “Depending where you go, it can be different, and the more people we can get to share their voices and their stories, the better we can work to make things better.” With a little help from Project Helping CEO Justin Kruger, she’s turning her vision into a reality. “We always wanted to do something for teens, by teens, like led by teens, and so when Sophia reached out it was a natural fit for us to brainstorm what that could look like,” Kruger said....

Driver killed after colliding with 18-wheeler in Deerfield Beach; truck driver hospitalized

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:13 GMT

A collision involving an 18-wheeler in Deerfield Beach left a driver dead, authorities said.Broward Sheriff’s Office and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash near the intersection of Southwest Tenth Street and Powerline Road, at around 4:30 a.m., Sunday.The driver of the car involved was pronounced dead at the scene, and the driver of the truck was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening.Investigators said a third driver behind the wheel of a pickup truck later crashed as a result of the wreck but was not hurt.The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.

Forsling has goal and assist, Panthers score 3 times in the 3rd to beat Blue Jackets 5-2

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:13 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gustav Forsling contributed a goal and assist and the Florida Panthers scored three times in the third period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Sunday for their third straight win.Carter Verhaeghe scored for his 200th career point, Aleksander Barkov added a power-play goal, and Matthew Tkachuk and Eetu Luostarinen added empty-net goals. Sam Reinhart had four assist for his 13th multi-point game of the season, and Anthony Stolarz stopped 18 shots for the Panthers, who remain second in the Atlantic Division and won on the road for the fourth time in five games.“It was a bit of a grinder,” Panthers coach Paul Maurice said. “It was difficult it seems for both team to finish some of the opportunities they had. Both goalies made some good saves.“We were pretty darn consistent. I don’t think we had a lull.”Yegor Chinakhov scored for his third goal in two games, and Dmitri Voronkov added a goal. Jet Greaves stopped 32 for Columbus, which lost for the fourt...

1 killed, 3 hospitalized after car and transit bus collide in Miami Gardens

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:39:13 GMT

One person was killed and three others were taken to the hospital following a violent crash involving a car and a Miami-Dade Transit bus in Miami Gardens.Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene of the wreck on Northwest 32nd Avenue and 212th Street, Sunday morning.One person was left in critical condition and two others were taken to the hospital via air rescue for treatment.Miami-Dade Transit officials confirmed that one person who was in the car died from their injuries.It’s unclear whether or not there was anyone on the bus other than the driver.Police continue to investigate the crash.