1 dead, 1 hospitalized in shooting at L.A. Live downtown

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:23:00 GMT

1 dead, 1 hospitalized in shooting at L.A. Live downtown At least one person was killed after being shot in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday night and a shooting suspect is still on the run, authorities confirmed to KTLA.  Calls about the shooting at 800 West Olympic Boulevard, the address for L.A. Live, near the Peacock Theater and across from Crypto.com Arena, came in at around 6:15 p.m., officials with the Los Angeles Police Department said.  Details are limited and it’s unclear what led to the shooting, but police requested an ambulance for an approximately 40-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound, who was not conscious or breathing. Video of the incident obtained by KTLA showed police and firefighters arriving on the scene and going into Fixins Soul Kitchen within the entertainment complex. Authorities later confirmed that the victim had died. First responders on the scene of a fatal shooting in downtown L.A. on Nov. 28, 2023. (KeyNews.TV)First responders on the scene of a fatal shooting in downtown L.A. on Nov....

Silver Alert issued for missing person in North Bay

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:23:00 GMT

Silver Alert issued for missing person in North Bay (KRON) -- California Highway Patrol issued a Silver Alert on Tuesday for a missing person. Michele Paul, 81, has not been seen since Nov. 14. Paul is 5-foot-2, 110 pounds with gray hair and black eyes. Paul was last seen in Geyserville, 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. Anyone who sees Paul is asked to call 9-1-1 or (707) 431-3377. A Silver Alert is issued for an elderly, developmentally, or cognitively impaired person who has gone missing.

San Francisco 49er George Kittle nominated for NFL’s 2023 ‘Salute to Service’ award

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:23:00 GMT

San Francisco 49er George Kittle nominated for NFL’s 2023 ‘Salute to Service’ award (FOX40.COM) --Every year since 2011, the NFL has nominated one player from each of its teams for the “Salute to Service” award. This year, tight end George Kittle has been nominated to represent the San Francisco 49ers. The award recognizes exceptional efforts to support U.S. service member veterans and their families.  UC Davis football coach Dan Hawkins stepping down from role The NFL dedicates the entire month of November to the “Salute to Service” initiative, honoring current and former members of the military and their families. They also raise money for various veteran and active-duty military focused non-profits. “Being able to bring a bunch of veterans to football games weekly for me and my family, it always means a lot. Just trying to give back to them as much as we possibly can,” Kittle said.  High school football: These Sacramento-area schools are competing in the CIF State playoffs Kittle is known on his team for having a special affinity for...

Treasure Island school dedicated to helping homeless youth

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:23:00 GMT

Treasure Island school dedicated to helping homeless youth TREASURE ISLAND, Calif. (KRON) – The mission of the Life Learning Academy on Treasure Island is trying to give children in San Francisco an opportunity they might not get anywhere else. For the past 25 years, this academy has been helping troubled or homeless teens refocus their lives.Co-founder Teri Delane sees the need for this resource because she too benefited from a similar home after running away at age 13. Concord teen who donated his heart to be honored at Rose Parade “Age 14 I had a needle in my arm, getting arrested, incarcerated as a juvenile for drugs,” she said. “The last time I overdosed, I woke up in the hospital and who was there? A mentor. He said you are going to San Francisco Delancey Street Foundation, and that’s where I saved my life.”Delane has several master’s degrees and a PhD in clinical psychology. She is living proof that you can turn your life around.Now, she is helping teens like Nixon Ooi turn their lives around as well. Nixon says looking back, it wa...

DC area feels cold snap smackdown, with citywide alerts in effect

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:23:00 GMT

DC area feels cold snap smackdown, with citywide alerts in effect If you like “winterlike” temperatures, the next few days will be your cup of tea. You just might have to take that cup inside.Here’s what you need to know.Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5 FM or 107.7 FM.Current traffic conditionsWeather forecastClosings and DelaysSign up for WTOP email alertsGet custom alerts with the WTOP app for Apple and Android phonesBy Wednesday morning, the D.C. region will continue to feel this widespread cold snap.In D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser activated the city’s first Cold Weather Emergency Alert of the season Tuesday, noting that the overnight drop in temperature into the teens leaves residents experiencing homelessness and those with disabilities or other functional needs the most susceptible to the weather.Residents are encouraged to stay warm and to call 311 or the Shelter Hotline at 202-399-7093 to request accessible shelter transportation, according to a news release from the mayor’s office.Make sure you...

Tyler Kolek, No. 3 Marquette cruise past Southern 93-56

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:23:00 GMT

Tyler Kolek, No. 3 Marquette cruise past Southern 93-56 MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tyler Kolek scored all 16 of his points in the first half and No. 3 Marquette backed up its highest ranking in nearly half a century by trouncing Southern 93-56 on Tuesday night.In its first game since a runner-up finish in the Maui Invitational, Marquette (6-1) used swarming defense to convert 22 turnovers by Southern into 38 points. The Golden Eagles turned it over just six times, leading to two points for the Jaguars (1-6), who lost their fifth straight.Kam Jones scored 15 points, Stevie Mitchell added 11 and David Joplin and Ben Gold had 10 each for Marquette.“I think for sure just getting back to the (Central) time zone — couldn’t sleep the first couple of days — just got to get back right,” Joplin said. “The biggest thing was just staying in the gym trying to sweat it off. You’ve still got to come out, still got to compete. This is our job. We’ve got to do our job.”Jordan Johnson scored 21 points for Southern, matching his season total entering the game....

Suspended Broncos safety Kareem Jackson says he’s meeting with NFL commissioner on Wednesday

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:23:00 GMT

Suspended Broncos safety Kareem Jackson says he’s meeting with NFL commissioner on Wednesday DENVER (AP) — Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson said he’s flying to New York to meet with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday to get more clarity about his latest suspension and the way the league enforces its player safety rules.“For me, I see a lot of the same things happening around the league where guys aren’t going through what I’m going through — no flags, no fines, no suspensions,” Jackson said Tuesday night in his first public comments since drawing his second suspension last week. “I’m not really sure why I’m being treated the way I’m being treated. I’m making regular football plays, nothing malicious in my opinion,” Jackson said. “I just want to know why I’m the only person going through what I’m going through.”Jackson, who’s in his 14th NFL season, has been suspended by the league for six games this season, ejected from two others and been fined $89,670 for four illegal hits. That makes him...

Noah Gregor’s shootout goal lifts Maple Leafs over Panthers 2-1

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:23:00 GMT

Noah Gregor’s shootout goal lifts Maple Leafs over Panthers 2-1 TORONTO (AP) — Noah Gregor scored in regulation and the shootout, helping the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Florida Panthers 2-1 on Tuesday night.Toronto also got a solid performance from Joseph Woll, who made 38 saves in regulation and overtime.Kevin Stenlund scored for Florida, which picked up a fight-filled 5-0 victory in Ottawa on Monday. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves.Evan Rodrigues appeared to have won the shootout for Florida in the fifth round, but was judged to have touched the puck twice on his effort following a video review.STARS 2, JETS 0WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Netminder Jake Oettinger stopped 27 shots to record his first shutout of the season, leading Dallas over Winnipeg.Forwards Tyler Seguin and Joe Pavelski scored for Dallas.Seguin put the game away late in the third period. He converted a pass from Mason Marchment, who flipped the puck over fallen defenseman Nate Schmidt and potted the puck into the empty side of the net.Goalie Connor Hellebuyck stopped 19 of 21 sh...

Morgan Wallen tops Apple Music’s 2023 song chart while Taylor Swift, SZA also lead streaming lists

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:23:00 GMT

Morgan Wallen tops Apple Music’s 2023 song chart while Taylor Swift, SZA also lead streaming lists This combination of photos shows Taylor Swift at the world premiere of the concert film "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" in Los Angeles on Oct. 11, 2023, left, SZA performing at the Astroworld Music Festival in Houston on Nov. 5, 2021, center, and Morgan Wallen at the 57th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 8, 2023. (AP Photo) This combination of photos shows Taylor Swift at the world premiere of the concert film "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" in Los Angeles on Oct. 11, 2023, left, SZA performing at the Astroworld Music Festival in Houston on Nov. 5, 2021, center, and Morgan Wallen at the 57th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 8, 2023. (AP Photo) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Country singer Morgan Wallen...

Colorado uses huge run to pull away from Boston University

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:23:00 GMT

Colorado uses huge run to pull away from Boston University BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Frida Formann scored 22 points and No. 7 Colorado used a 38-3 run starting late in the third quarter to pull away from Boston University 85-55 on Tuesday night.Trailing 50-47 with 2:27 left in the third, Colorado went on its spurt courtesy of the inside play of Quay Miller and Aaronette Vonleh, the driving of Jaylyn Sherrod and the outside shooting of Formann.It all added up to a bounce-back win for the Buffaloes (7-1), who lost their first game of the season over the weekend to No. 5 North Carolina State at the Paradise Jam Classic.Colorado led by as many as 13 points only to see the Terriers (5-2) storm back in the third quarter to take a brief lead. That’s when the Buffaloes focused on going inside — and turned up the defense. The Terriers went 1 for 8 with 10 turnovers in the fourth quarter. Caitlin Weimar had 16 and 12 rebounds for Boston, while Alex Giannaros added 16. The Terriers fell to 0-6 all-time against teams in the Pac-12.No. 6 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA...