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Pac-12 news recap: Cal hires Madsen, Clark departs, WSU hit hard, the diversity piece and more

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:43 GMT

Assessing the top developments of the week …1. Cal makes a hireThe lone basketball coaching vacancy in the conference was filled Wednesday when Cal announced the appointment of Mark Madsen, the former Stanford star who produced an impressive run at Utah Valley University.Based on the Pac-12’s dreary collective performance in 2022-23, one change seems a bit light. But Stanford (Jerod Haase), Washington (Mike Hopkins) and Oregon State (Wayne Tinkle) all opted for continuity.As a result, the conference has experienced a grand total of three coaching changes in three years.In the spring of 2021, Arizona hired Tommy Lloyd and Utah selected Craig Smith.In the spring of 2022, there were no changes.This year, only Cal has made a move.The low-level turnover reflects tight budgets and underscores the sports hierarchy across the conference: With the exceptions of Arizona and UCLA, basketball runs a distant second to football.Given a hypothetical $3 million, most schools would spend...

Series of 3.2 magnitude earthquakes rattle Oakland hills, East Bay

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:43 GMT

A series of three earthquakes — each registering an identical magnitude of 3.2 — struck Saturday morning in the Oakland hills, beneath the Oakland Zoo, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.The temblors began at 9:24 a.m. Saturday, with the first one occurring at a depth of about 4.3 miles underneath the zoo, nestled in the Oakland hills just outside of San Leandro and just west of Lake Chabot Regional Park, the agency reported.A second quake happened at 9:43 a.m. at almost the exact same spot. A third followed just 15 seconds later, though it was shallower by about a half-mile, the agency said.Hundreds of people told the USGS that they felt the quakes, with nearly all of them reporting light shaking.There were no immediate reports of damage.Check back for updates to this developing story.

Over 120 Pajaro pets reunited with owners after flooding evacuations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:43 GMT

PAJARO, Calif. (KRON) -- As the community of Pajaro recovers from devastating flooding, some furry family members are starting to make their way back home. More than 120 pets have been reunited with families since the evacuations began, according to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) for Monterey County. Three earthquakes hit near San Leandro Saturday morning The local SPCA watched over 244 pets that had to be evacuated in March, and officials say another 120 of them are still being cared for now. Dogs, cats, chickens, several other species of birds, a rabbit and an iguana were all evacuated by SPCA during the flooding. Dog rescued by SPCA (Photo courtesy of Monterey County SPCA)Dozens more animals were rescued and immediately reunited with their loved ones, SPCA says. The group also provided pet food and supplies to emergency shelters as well as evacuees who had pets with them. Since the evacuation orders were lifted, 124 pets have returned back to their ...

Jake Cronenworth gets $80M deal with Padres for 2024-30

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:43 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Two-time All-Star infielder Jake Cronenworth and the San Diego Padres agreed Saturday to an $80 million, seven-year contract coverig 2024-30.Cronenworth and the Padres reached a one-year deal in January for $4,225,000, and he would have been eligible for free agency after the 2025 season.He gets a $2 million signing bonus, $7 million next year, $11 million in 2025 and $12 million in each of the following four seasons. Cronenworth receives a limited no-trade provision allowing him to list eight teams he cannot be dealt to without his consent.Cronenworth was primarily at second base the past three seasons but was moved to first this year after the Padres signed All-Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts to a $280 million, 11-year deal and shifted Ha-Seong Kim from shortstop to second.Cronenworth, 29, hit .239 with 30 doubles, 17 homers, 88 RBIs and a .722 OPS last year. His 3.4 WAR was fourth on the Padres behind Manny Machado (6.2), Kim (4.8) and Juan Soto (4.7).He finished ...

DC’s love for New Balance sneakers highlighted in new documentary

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:43 GMT

A new documentary dives into the love affair between D.C. residents and New Balance sneakers that elevated the functional shoe into a local fashion icon.While other cities adopted Air Force Ones, Timberlands and Chuck Taylors, the District’s streetwear scene in the ’80s became obsessed with the comfy footwear often sported by suburban dads.More D.C. NewsMore Lifestyle News“A one-time, strictly performance running shoe was able to make the natural organic transition into a lifestyle piece that really dictates fashion in D.C. as far as footwear is concerned,” explained Jacob Garibay, the self-described sneaker head and filmmaker behind “DC’s Shoe: The Origin of New Balance in Washington, DC.”The ascension of the sneaker started around 1982 with the introduction of the 990 models. Wearers say the shoe conveyed status and wealth.“The New Balance was the first $100 tennis shoes and it was an indicator that you had something going on, whether it was mon...

Brewers’ Luis Urías out 6 to 8 weeks with hamstring strain

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:43 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Infielder Luis Urías was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday because of a strained left hamstring, and the team selected the contract of outfielder Joey Wiemer from Triple-A Nashville. “It’s a solid hamstring strain, six to eight weeks, probably closer to eight, so it is significant,” Brewers manager Craig Counsell said before Saturday’s game against the Chicago Cubs. “It’s unfortunate, but we will have to fill in around him, get him back in hopefully late May or early June.” Urías was injured in Thursday’s opener, when he went 0 for 4. In 119 games last season, he hit .239 with 16 homers and 47 RBIs. Owen Miller, who has been mixing time between the outfield and infield, will spend the majority of his time in the infield in the absence of Urías. Wiemer was to make his major league debut Saturday, slated to start in center and bat ninth. In 2022, he hit .256 with 21 home runs and 77 RBIs in stints ...

Official confirms 7 deaths in Tennessee, bringing toll of people killed from storms and tornadoes in US to at least 18

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:43 GMT

ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Official confirms 7 deaths in Tennessee, bringing toll of people killed from storms and tornadoes in US to at least 18.Source

Podence earns Wolves 1-1 draw against Forest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:43 GMT

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Heading for a third-straight loss in the Premier League, Wolverhampton needed Daniel Podence’s late goal to earn a point in a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Both teams are fighting for league survival and Forest looked on course for the win at the City Ground after Brennan Johnson’s 38th-minute goal. But Podence evened the score in the 83rd to extend Forest’s winless run to seven games. The draw could be vital to both teams, with Wolverhampton three points above the relegation zone and one ahead of Forest.In a tense match, Forest assistant Alan Tate and Wolves counterpart Pablo Sanz were both sent off after a touchline melee at the start of the second half. Johnson gave Forest the lead with an angled finish after running on to Danilo’s pass.Wolves went in search of an equalizer, with Podence eventually coming to the rescue. After Pedro Neto’s shot was blocked, the ball fell to Podence, and the forward cut inside to fire i...

Mac Allister scores late as Brighton and Brentford draw 3-3

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:43 GMT

BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Alexis Mac Allister’s 90th-minute penalty sent Brighton to sixth place in the Premier League after a 3-3 draw with Brentford on Saturday. In a thrilling game at Amex Stadium, Brighton came back on three occasions to deny Brentford the win.But both teams still moved a point above Liverpool in the fight for European places after Jurgen Klopp’s team was routed 4-1 by Manchester City.Argentina World Cup winner Mac Allister fired home his penalty after VAR spotted Aaron Hickey had blocked Deniz Undav’s close-range effort with his arm.Brighton had twice evened the score in the first half, with Kaoru Mitoma and Danny Welbeck canceling out strikes from Pontus Jansson and Ivan Toney. And the home team needed Mac Allister’s late spot kick after Ethan Pinnock’s second-half strike.Jansson headed Brentford into a 10th-minute lead, but Mitoma beat David Raya to level the game in the 21st. Toney restored Brentford’s lead a minute later with his 17th goal ...

Containment work continues on Hogback Fire; roads and trails closed near Morrison, Red Rocks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:43 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- Fire crews are working on containment and mop-up Saturday of a wildfire that burned 40 acres in Jefferson County. The brush fire sparked off Interstate 70 in Jefferson County near Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Friday afternoon.The fire was burning along the hogback south of I-70. It was estimated to be approximately 40 acres in size at 0% containment around 8:45 p.m., according to West Metro Fire Rescue.Containment and mop-up work is expected to be completed on Sunday, West Metro Fire said. 9 ways to prepare for a wildfire in your neighborhood Firefighters have a line around the fire. West Metro Fire said people may see ares of smoke within the perimeter on Saturday, which is normal for this type of fire and it should not cause worry.Investigators believe the fire was caused when an electrical line fell on the west side of the hogback.Fire near Morrison closes road, trails into SaturdayRooney Road in Morrison was partially opened Saturday morning, fol...