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Israel is now ‘at war’ with Hamas: Southern California law enforcement agencies react by increasing patrols

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:45 GMT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his country is now “at war” with the Hamas militant group following the group’s unprecedented missile attack that killed at least 100 Israelis on a major holiday. Netanyahu called for a mass mobilization of army reserves as dozens of Hamas fighters crossed the heavily fortified border in several locations on Saturday during the Shemini Atzeret holiday. Israeli health officials told the New York Times that as of 9:30 p.m. local time, more than 1,400 Israelis were wounded and at least 100 were reported dead; both figures are likely to rise.Health officials in Gaza also reported that nearly 200 Palestinians were killed and more than 1,600 wounded in gun battles or airstrikes. That figure is also set to rise as conflict continues.Back at home, several law enforcement agencies have confirmed that they will be increasing security and patrols in light of the attacks.A ball of fire and smoke rise from an explosion on a Pale...

Police investigating fatal hit-and-run in Long Beach 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:45 GMT

A man was killed after he was struck by a vehicle in Long Beach on Friday evening. Long Beach Police Department officers responded to the area of Orange Avenue and Banner Drive shortly before 7:10 p.m. on calls of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, the LBPD said in a release. When officers arrived on scene, they located the victim, identified as Felix Castro, 51, of Long Beach, lying in the southbound lanes of Orange Avenue.  He was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. “The preliminary investigation revealed that [Castro] was crossing westbound across the southbound lanes of Orange Avenue – outside of a marked or unmarked crosswalk – when he was struck by a vehicle,” LBPD said.  Armed man killed by police outside shopping center in San Fernando Valley According to police, the vehicle that struck Castro fled the scene and is believed to still be outstanding. No vehicle or suspect description was immediately available. Anyone who may h...

Gas prices falling rapidly across California

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:45 GMT

A little relief at the pump has arrived. The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded fell to $5.83 on Saturday, down from $6.08 a week ago, according to AAA.The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that wholesale gas prices are dropping nationwide, with percentage drops per gallon of 6.9 and 10.8 percent.Demand data was partially influenced by severe flooding and rain on the East Coast that deterred many drivers, according to Reuters.Despite the price drop, drivers in nearly every Southern California county are still paying more than their NorCal counterparts, data shows. The most expensive gas can be found in San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles and San Diego counties, where motorists are forking over an average $6.04, $6.03 and $6.01 per gallon, respectively. Other SoCal counties with prices higher than the state average include Ventura ($5.99 per gallon); Santa Barbara ($5.97 per gallon); Riverside and Orange counties ($5.87 per gallon). Meanwhile, Ke...

San Francisco police arrest suspects during blitz operations against retail theft

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:45 GMT

By Bay City NewsSeveral people have been arrested since San Francisco police launched blitz operations against retail theft in the city, authorities said Friday.According to the San Francisco Police Department, the operations have recorded dozens of arrests in recent days and recovered thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise from the city’s most victimized retailers.“Our city will not tolerate criminals ransacking our businesses,” San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott said in a statement. “Not only are these crimes devastating to our business community and local economy, too often we’ve seen these crimes escalate into violence. I want to thank our hard-working officers who are making sure our city is a safe place for businesses and shoppers.”Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Redwood City: Teenager arrested on suspicion of stabbing elderly man Crime and Public Safety | Update: Two men killed, another critically...

A seventh man accused in killing of an Ecuador presidential candidate is slain inside prison

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:45 GMT

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A seventh man accused in the August assassination of an Ecuadorian presidential candidate was killed inside a prison in Ecuador’s capital, authorities said Saturday, a day after six others allegedly linked to the crime were slain in a different lockup.The killing of the seven suspects happened a little more than a week before Ecuador holds a presidential runoff election and as officials struggle to explain how this was possible.The prison system said in a press release that the man killed was being held at a prison in Quito, Ecuador’s capital. It released no details of how it happened and identified him only “José M.,” without giving his nationality.Six Colombian men charged in the Aug. 9 assassination of Fernando Villavicencio were killed Friday inside a prison in Guayaquil.President Guillermo Lasso called an emergency meeting of his security Cabinet, which decided to move the remaining six suspects in the assassination t...

At least 1 dead after crash on Hwy 101 in San Jose

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:45 GMT

(BCN) -- At least one was killed in a traffic collision in U.S. Highway 101 in San Jose early Saturday morning, the California Highway Patrol said. A silver Toyota Sienna and a SUV collided around 3:15 a.m. in the northbound lanes of U.S. 101 near the Hellyer Avenue offramp, according to the CHP. How you can get thousands back from the government for buying an EV The collision sent the SUV to the right hand shoulder of the highway, over the guardrail, the CHP said. Around 3:50 a.m., officers confirmed a fatality and asked for the coroner, according to the CHP.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc. All rights reserved.

Ireland blitzes Scotland to set up Rugby World Cup quarterfinal with New Zealand

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:45 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Top-ranked Ireland confirmed a Rugby World Cup quarterfinal after blitzing Scotland by six tries and 36-14 on Saturday.Ireland topped Pool B ahead of defending champion South Africa, which it beat 13-8 in a titanic contest two weeks ago.This one was never close as Ireland cruised to a 17th straight win — one win behind the tier one world record — and led 36-0 before Scotland’s two tries.The Irish have never passed the quarters and they face three-time champion New Zealand when they return to Stade de France next Saturday.“This is where we want to be now in a quarterfinal against the toughest opposition we could get,” Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton said. “It is the hand that we were dealt and we have to be ready.”France faces the Springboks here the following day.Underdog Scotland had to win and deny the Irish a bonus point to advance at Ireland’s expense. Instead, coach Gregor Townsend’s side slumped meekly to a record-tying ninth straight defeat agai...

Huff throws for pair of touchdowns in Furman’s 28-14 victory over The Citadel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:45 GMT

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Tyler Huff threw for a pair of touchdowns and Furman defeated winless The Citadel 28-14 on Saturday.Huff had 240 of the Paladins’ 345 yards of offense, completing 19 of 24 passes for 146 yards and rushing for 94 more on nine carries. Dominic Roberto added 77 yards rushing on 19 carries, including a 5-yard score.The Paladins (4-1, 2-0 Southern Conference), ranked fourth in the coaches FCS poll, built a 28-0 lead before the Bulldogs scored on Johnny Crawford III’s 5-yard run late in the third quarter and Graeson Underwood’s 1-yard score midway through the fourth.Huff threw a 14-yard TD pass to Luke Shiflett in the first quarter and Myion Hicks went over from the 1 for a 14-0 halftime lead. The lead increased to 28-0 on Roberto’s TD and Huff’s 6-yard pass to Nick Cannon.The Bulldogs (0-6, 0-3) managed only 37 yards rushing. Underwood was 18-of-33 passing for 226 yards but with two interceptions.The Paladins have won three straight i...

Sam Mayer saves NASCAR season with Xfinity Series playoff win at Charlotte

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:45 GMT

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Sam Mayer rallied from the verge of elimination into the next round of the Xfinity Series playoffs with a season-defining win Saturday on The Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway. It was the third career win for the 20-year-old driver for JR Motorsports, who was ranked 12th and last in the standings as four drivers vied for the five open slots in the round of eight of the playoffs for NASCAR’s second-tier series. All three of Mayer’s wins this season are on road courses. “Our car was so fast, it really felt unbeatable,” Mayer said. “We kicked their tails today and it just feels so great. Winning solves everything, that’s the name of the game. This is our second-chance moment, I think we can make something out of this.”Mayer called it the biggest win of his career. He led a race-high 51 of the 67 laps in his Chevrolet.Justin Allgaier, John Hunter Nemechek and Cole Custer had already locked themselves in to the round of eight before the race on Char...

Stanton scores twice and Samford topples Wofford 31-10

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:45 GMT

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Jay Stanton rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns and Samford defeated Wofford 31-10 on Saturday.Stanton’s scores came on runs of 1 and 9 yards as the Bulldogs (3-3, 2-2 Southern Conference) built a 24-3 halftime lead. Damonta Witherspoon’s 1-yard run finished a 15-play, 97-yard drive for a 31-3 lead late in the third quarter.Ryan Ingram scored Wofford’s only touchdown, his 2-yard run making it 31-10 with under six minutes left in the game.Witherspoon finished with 95 yards rushing as he and Stanton combined for all but 6 of Samford’s 205 yards on the ground. Michael Hiers completed 30 of 42 passes for 239 yards. He had one touchdown and one interception.Wofford (0-6, 0-3) was held to 251 yards, with Pauly Seeley throwing for 114 yards and J.T. Smith Jr. running for 67.It was Samford’s ninth consecutive win in the series.—-AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college...