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Complaints of SF homelessness, drug use are back post-APEC

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:18:47 GMT

(KRON) -- When world leaders were in town for APEC this month, residents took notice of how clean the area was during the event.Nearly two weeks since then and complaints of homelessness and drug use are back. The area around Moscone Center was nearly impossible to get close to unless you were credentialed. That meant no unhoused people inside or even around the security fencing. SF residents warned about Vanilla gift card scam amid holiday shopping season Now that the event is over, things are going back to the way they were. Fencing and clean streets were common sites near Moscone Center during APEC.Now that the fencing has been removed, city residents like Tyson Wrensch say tents are returning to the sidewalks.“We’re starting to see it come back, but slowly,” Wrensch said. He lives in the Civic Center area of San Francisco and says once the world leaders left town, violence and open-air drug use came back to the areas surrounding Moscone.“The problem is drugs so if we can take...

Silver Alert issued for missing woman in North Bay

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:18:47 GMT

(KRON) -- California Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert on Tuesday for a missing woman. Michele Paul, 81, has not been seen since Nov. 25. Paul is a 5-foot-2, 110-pound white woman with gray hair and black eyes. She is considered at-risk due to her age and cognitive issues. Paul was seen at her home in Geyserville on Nov. 14, and the alert was activated on behalf of the Healdsburg Police Department. Paul is believed to be driving a black 2019 Volkswagen Jetta with the California license plate 8LBD141. She was seen again in Monte Rio at about 2 p.m. on Nov. 25. She was going westbound on Highway 116 leaving Monte Rio. Healdsburg police turned the investigation over to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. Anyone who sees Paul is asked to call 9-1-1 or (707) 565-2121. A Silver Alert is issued for an elderly, developmentally, or cognitively impaired person who has gone missing.

Jimmy Vesey breaks tie with 4:15 left, Rangers rally to beat Red Wings 3-2

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:18:47 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Vesey broke a tie with 4:15 left and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 Wednesday night.K’Andre Miller had a goal and an assist, Artemi Panarin also scored and Alexis Lafrenière had two assists for the Rangers, who scored twice in the third period to avoid losing consecutive games for the first time this season. Igor Shesterkin finished with 26 saves.Robby Fabbri had a goal and an assist, Moritz Seider also scored and Andrew Copp had two assists for Detroit, which had won three straight. Ville Husso, making his second start in 18 days, stopped 38 shots.Miller tied it at 9:14 of the third, one-timing a pass from Mika Zibanejad. Vesey then put the Rangers ahead off a rebound.CANADIENS 4, BLUE JACKETS 2COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Joel Armia scored with 2:57 left and the Montreal beat the Columbus for its third road victory in four games.Alex Newhook, Cole Caufield and Gustav Lindström also scored and Sam Montembeault stopped 26 shots for Mont...

Clark scores 21 points and Louisville rallies in second half to beat Bellarmine 73-68

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:18:47 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Skyy Clark scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half and Louisville rallied in the second half for a 73-68 win over intracity opponent Bellarmine on Wednesday night.Clark was 7-of-13 shooting with three 3-pointers. Tre White added 14 points and Mike James 10. Brandon Huntley-Hatfield grabbed 10 rebounds to go with nine points for the Cardinals (4-3). After scoring 22 points in the opening half, Louisville came back with 51 in the second on 55% shooting. Garrett Tipton hit four three-pointers and finished with 18 points, as did Bash Wieland for Bellarmine (2-6). Alec Pfriem added 14 points. The Knights were without leading scorer Ben Johnson (13.0 ppg), out with a hip injury sustained in their previous game against West Virginia.Louisville trailed by five at halftime and was still behind five minutes into the second half when the Cardinals went on a 16-1 run for a 12-point lead while Bellarmine started 3 of 16. The Knights then went on a 16-6 run to get wit...

Albany takes down Boston University 86-72

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:18:47 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Tyler Bertram had 20 points in Albany’s 86-72 victory over Boston University on Wednesday night.Bertram added five rebounds for the Great Danes (4-3). Sebastian Thomas scored 16 points and added five rebounds and 10 assists. Jonathan Beagle was 4 of 5 shooting and 6 of 10 from the free throw line to finish with 14 points, while adding eight rebounds.The Terriers (2-5) were led in scoring by Kyrone Alexander, who finished with 15 points and two steals. Ethan Okwuosa added 13 points and nine rebounds for Boston University. Miles Brewster also had 13 points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Skogman scores 30 as Davidson defeats Charlotte 85-81

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:18:47 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — David Skogman’s 30 points led Davidson over Charlotte 85-81 on Wednesday night.Skogman also had seven rebounds for the Wildcats (4-3). Bobby Durkin shot 5 for 8 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line to add 18 points. Connor Kochera was 6 of 9 shooting (4 for 6 from 3-point range) to finish with 16 points.Igor Milicic Jr. led the way for the 49ers (4-3) with 19 points and eight rebounds. Lu’Cye Patterson added 16 points for Charlotte. In addition, Nik Graves finished with 13 points and six assists.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Iconic Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center illuminated in midst of pro-Palestinian protest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:18:47 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The iconic Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center was lit by more than 50,000 multicolored lights Wednesday night as crowds massed in New York City for the holiday tradition. The massive tree — a 12 ton, 80-foot-tall Norway spruce from upstate New York — was illuminated in Rockefeller Center by about five miles (8 kilometers) of LED string lights and topped with a 900-pound star covered in 3 million gleaming crystals.An opening night ceremony in Manhattan featured appearances by Cher, Barry Manilow and Kelly Clarkson, among others. The Radio City Rockettes also performed.Starting in the 1930s, the Christmas tree tradition has drawn thousands of visitors to the city each year during the holiday season.The tree will remain lit from 5 a.m. to midnight every day until Jan. 13. On Christmas day, it’ll be lit 24 hours.Police had warned of the potential for protesters to interrupt the event, as recent gatherings in New York have drawn activists seeking to bring attentio...

Vesey scores late in 3rd period as Rangers rally for 3-2 win over Red Wings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:18:47 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Vesey scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 Wednesday night.K’Andre Miller had a goal and an assist, Artemi Panarin also scored and Alexis Lafrenière had two assists for the Rangers, who scored twice in the third period to avoid losing consecutive games for the first time this season. Igor Shesterkin finished with 26 saves.Robby Fabbri had a goal and an assist, Moritz Seider also scored and Andrew Copp had two assists for Detroit, which had won three straight. Ville Husso, making his second start in 18 days, stopped 38 shots. With the Red Wings leading 2-1, Shesterkin made a nice glove save on J.T. Compher in the opening minute of the third period.Will Cuylle was called for a double-minor for high-sticking Lucas Raymond 5 1/2 minutes into the third, but the penalty was rescinded after a review showed Raymond grabbed Cuylle’s stick and inadvertently hit himself in the mouth ...

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 20 as Grizzlies defeat Jazz 105-91 for their first home win this season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:18:47 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 20 points and six blocks, David Roddy added 19 points and the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Utah Jazz 105-91 on Wednesday night for their first home win of the season.Desmond Bane added 17 for Memphis, which snapped a four-game losing streak. Ziaire Williams finished with 15 points. Derrick Rose had 14 points and nine assists.John Collins led the Jazz with 17 points, while Jordan Clarkson and Simone Fontecchio each added 12. Utah was hindered by shooting 38% for the night, while committing 17 turnovers.Memphis, which was 35-6 at home last season, had lost its first eight home games this year.The game was delayed about four minutes in the second half when some of the lights went out in the arena. That didn’t slow down Memphis, which continued to build its lead to as much as 25 after the electricity problems in the third were resolved.The game was the third between the two teams this season, with Utah winning the previous two matchups...

Wheat Ridge business owner killed, suspect at large

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:18:47 GMT

WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (KDVR) -- One person was killed in a homicide that occurred Wednesday morning near 38th Avenue and Teller Street in Wheat Ridge.Police were called to the area after shots were heard around 11:19 a.m. A family member told FOX31 the victim was Peter Damien Arguello, who owned a nearby antique and jewelry shop.No suspect has been taken into custody yet, but police said there was no danger to the public.At approximately 4:43 p.m., Wheat Ridge police released photos of the suspect vehicle believed to be involved with the homicide. The vehicle is a red 2003-2007 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck.This red 2003-2007 Chevy Silverado is wanted in connection to a homicide in Wheat Ridge. (Wheat Ridge Police Department)This red 2003-2007 Chevy Silverado is wanted in connection to a homicide in Wheat Ridge. (Wheat Ridge Police Department)There are three schools located near the crime scene, but police said they did not feel it was necessary to put the schools on lockout or secu...