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Flare-up reignites on historic hangar in Orange County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:50 GMT

An active flare-up was ignited at a historic hangar in Tustin on Saturday, prompting concerns after the large blaze had left the community with toxic air this week.The fire were spotted around 5:30 p.m. as crews from the Orange County Fire Authority and Tustin Police Department responded to the scene.The smoldering hot spots were burning above the northside doors on Hangar 1, also known as the north hangar. O.C. fire officials confirmed the hot spots will remain for some time as crews work to extinguish the flames and contain any further flare-ups.“Please continue to stay out of the area,” Tustin city officials said. “Residents in the area should continue to keep their doors and windows closed as a precaution. We will continue to have our 24-hour fire watch personnel on site until further notice.”An active flare-up of a fire seen on the doors of a historic airbase hangar in Tustin on Nov. 11 has prompted concerns from residents. (OC Hawk)An active flare-up of a fire seen on the door...

State of emergency declared after fire shuts down 10 Freeway

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:50 GMT

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Saturday night, following a massive fire that shut down part of the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles.The blaze was first reported early Saturday morning around 12:30 a.m. at a pallet yard underneath the freeway near East 14th and Alameda streets. The flames quickly spread to neighboring storage yards and engulfed both sides of 14th Street underneath the 10, eventually melting some of the freeway's steel guardrails, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.More than 160 firefighters from 26 companies and a helicopter responded to battle the blaze.Three nearby buildings were saved by fire crews, but there was still severe damage across the freeway.A large storage fire closed part of the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday Nov. 11, 2023. (RMGNews)A large storage fire closed part of the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday Nov. 11, 2023. (RMGNews)A large storage fire closed part of the 10 Freeway in downtown ...

Warriors lose paint battle to Cleveland Cavaliers in home defeat

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:50 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors’ 118-110 loss to the Cavaliers at home on Saturday night followed a similar pattern to their game in Cleveland last week.Steph Curry’s 30 points represented the Warriors’ only significant counter to Cleveland’s size and defense. The Warriors lost their second straight and fell to 6-4, 1-2 at home.The Cavaliers dominated the paint on both ends of the floor, outscoring the Warriors 50-34, and ran all over Golden State in transition, scoring 32 points off the Warriors’ 20 turnovers.Outside of Curry, no other Warrior had the offensive juice to keep pace. Jonathan Kuminga’s 12 points, Andrew Wiggins’ 13 points, and Klay Thompson’s 14 were indicative of an offense unable to generate clean looks against a long and athletic Cavs frontcourt with Evan Mobely and Jarrett Allen.The Cavaliers beat Golden State 115-114 on Nov. 5 in Cleveland, with the Warriors getting outrebounded in that game 54-44.Draymond Green ...

Former Raiders player, five others killed in crash in downtown Houston

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:50 GMT

HOUSTON — A crash at a red light killed six people including former NFL cornerback D.J. Hayden in downtown Houston early Saturday.The two-vehicle crash occurred about 2 a.m. when a Chrysler 300, apparently “going very fast, high velocity,” ran the red light and collided with an SUV, Houston Police Assistant Chief Megan Howard said.Five men and one woman died, including Hayden, the Houston Chronicle reported.Four people were pronounced dead at the scene. Those killed included the driver of the Chrysler and a man who appeared to be homeless, Howard said.Four people were taken to the hospital and two of them died, Howard said, while one female passenger was in critical condition with life-threatening injuries.Police interviewed a male passenger from the SUV at the hospital. Investigators were working to identify the driver of the SUV, Howard said.Hayden, 33, was born in Houston and starred at the University of Houston, according to his profile page on ESPN.com. A first-round draft pick...

SF city commissioner arrested on sexual battery charge, asked to resign

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:50 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A San Francisco commissioner was arrested on Thursday. A board member of the San Francisco Sheriff's Department Oversight Board, William Palmer II, was arrested on a sexual battery charge for an incident in August.A victim reported to the San Francisco Police Department that they were assaulted by Palmer on Aug. 30. A months-long investigation led SFPD to have probable cause to obtain an arrest warrant for Palmer.A photo of William Palmer (City and County of San Francisco) Woman killed after shooting at Chili’s parking lot in San Leandro Palmer, 53 was arrested without incident around 9 a.m. Thursday on Scott Street, according to SFPD. He was booked into the San Francisco County Jail at 10:33 a.m. on Nov. 9. Palmer faces charges of sodomy, assault to commit sodomy, sexual battery, assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury and false imprisonment.President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Aaron Peskin has called for Palmer ...

Aho and Burns have goal and assist, Kochetkov gets shutout as Hurricanes beat Lightning 4-0

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:50 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Sebastian Aho and Brent Burns each had a goal and an assist, Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 23 shots for his fifth career shutout and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 on Saturday night.Teuvo Teravainen and Stefan Noesen also scored as Carolina won for the sixth time in eight games.Jonas Johansson, who shut out the Hurricanes in their first meeting, made 28 saves for the Lightning. Tampa Bay played without forward Nikita Kucherov, who entered the game second in the NHL with 23 points, because of illness. Kochetkov, who was 0-3-0 this season and took the loss in Tampa Bay’s 3-0 win against Carolina on Oct. 24, was sharp when he had to be and got plenty of help from his teammates, who controlled play for most of the game.CANADIENS 3, BRUINS 2, OTMONTREAL (AP) — Kaiden Guhle scored 2:13 into overtime to lift Montreal past Boston.Nick Suzuki and Brendan Gallagher also had goals for Montreal, which beat Boston for the first time since the 2019-2020 seas...

76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. hospitalized after being hit by vehicle, to miss ‘significant’ time

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:50 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. has been hospitalized with undisclosed injuries after being struck by a vehicle Saturday, the team said.The 27-year-old Oubre is in stable condition and the team says he will miss a significant amount of playing time, but not the rest of the season. The Sixers said Oubre was walking near his residence in downtown Philadelphia when he struck. No additional information about his injuries or about the accident was immediately available. Oubre is in his first season with the 76ers and has averaged 16.8 points in the first eight games. He was the 15th overall pick of the 2015 draft and has played with four other teams. The 76ers are home Sunday and play Indiana. ___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBASource

González, Gotham win NWSL championship after Megan Rapinoe’s career ends with an injury

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:50 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — World Cup winner Esther González scored the go-ahead goal on a header in first-half stoppage time and Gotham FC survived a wild finish to beat OL Reign 2-1 on Saturday night in a National Women’s Soccer League championship match that was in its first few minutes when Megan Rapinoe hobbled off the pitch in a heartbreaking end to her career.Following a VAR review in stoppage time, Gotham goalie Mandy Haught was issued a red card for denial of an obvious goal-scoring opportunity and sent off, giving the Reign a chance to tie it. With defender Nealy Martin taking over in goal, the Reign’s Rose Lavelle took a free kick just outside the box but it bounced off a Gotham player along the wall. Gotham was able to run out the clock and marked its first NWSL title with a wild celebration near midfield.The non-contact injury to Reign star Rapinoe took some of the wind out of the crowd at San Diego State’s Snapdragon Stadium. The match had been billed as a showd...

Bradley coach Kate Popovec-Goss suspended by the school for the Braves’ non-conference schedule

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:50 GMT

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Bradley coach Kate Popovec-Goss has been suspended by the school for the rest of the Braves’ non-conference schedule.Bradley announced the move on Saturday. It said the decision was “made in accordance with the university’s commitment to upholding the values and standards expected of its staff.”Assistant coach Armelia Horton will run the team during Popovec-Goss’ suspension, beginning with Sunday’s game against Central Michigan. The Braves play their Missouri Valley Conference opener on Dec. 30 against Illinois State.Popovec-Goss was hired by Bradley in April 2022. She was an associated head coach at Northwestern before taking over the Braves’ program.The Braves lost their opener to Kansas City 73-66 and were 4-28 last season.___Get poll alerts and updates on AP Top 25 basketball throughout the season. Sign up here___AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/wo...

Milton scores 26 to lead UAPB to 112-68 victory over Bethany

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:50 GMT

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Kylen Milton had 26 points in UAPB’s 112-68 victory over Bethany on Saturday night.Milton had six rebounds for the Golden Lions (2-1). Rashad Williams was 9 of 19 shooting, including 5 for 12 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 4 from the line to add 25 points. Kaine McColley was 5 of 6 shooting (3 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points, while adding six rebounds.The Eagles were led by Shawn Hopkins, who posted 15 points and four assists.NEXT UPUAPB visits Central Arkansas in its next matchup on Monday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source