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Amador Valley baseball: From six wins last year to serious contenders

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:04 GMT

DUBLIN — They’ve been two of the Bay Area’s hottest and most surprising baseball teams this spring, with three losses between them entering their game Wednesday.Dublin was coming off a win on Tuesday over reigning North Coast Section Division I champion De La Salle, which had beaten the Gaels five consecutive times dating to 2017.Amador Valley had risen to No. 2 in the latest Bay Area News Group rankings, a stunning turnaround given that the Pleasanton school won just six games last year.Adding to the pregame storyline was Amador Valley pitcher Oliver de la Torre, a Cal-bound senior who missed last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery.His presence this season is a big reason Amador Valley has doubled its 2022 win total after just 13 games, the 12th win coming Wednesday as de la Torre pitched six strong innings in a 7-1 victory on the road over sixth-ranked Dublin in East Bay Athletic League play.Amador Valley gave its pitcher all the runs he’d need in the thir...

Prep baseball: No. 1 Valley Christian rallies late to overtake Bellarmine

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:04 GMT

SAN JOSE — Bellarmine scored two runs in the top of the first inning and almost made them stand up. But Valley Christian, the No. 1 ranked team in the Bay Area News Group’s Top 20, scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth to pull out a 5-2 victory WednesdayThe Warriors trailed 2-1 heading into the sixth. Bellarmine starter Wade Mountz got the first out before walking Brock Kettelsen on a 3-2 pitch and giving up a single to center by Jordan Ortiz. Bellarmine coach Nate Sutton went to his bullpen then, bringing in Paul Montgomery with a 1-0 count on Jacob Hudson.Montgomery and Mountz are Bellarmine’s two top pitchers. Montgomery comes in from the side with a motion that can be problematic for right-handed batters. But Hudson, the 2022 West Catholic Athletic League MVP, doubled to right-center, bringing in both runners and giving his team a 3-2 lead.“We were expecting to see him earlier in the week so we were practicing against that sinker a little bit,”...

Why have there been no updates in the Bob Lee investigation?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:04 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – It’s been a week since tech executive Bob Lee was stabbed to death in San Francisco, but police are staying tight-lipped about the investigation. KRON4 spoke to renowned detective Frank Falzon about the case. Falzon has worked on hundreds of homicide cases – everything from the night stalker to the Zodiac killer. He has plenty of insight on why police may not be saying much about the Bob Lee case -- and a whole lot more.Lee, a well-known tech executive, was stabbed to death in San Francisco last week. Falzon says that how it all happened doesn’t sit right with him. Dharmesh Patel: accused of driving family off cliff in Tesla due in court Thursday "Unless this was a sick psychotic killer that killed for the sheer joy, I can't figure it out,” Falzon said. Falzon spent 22 years investigating more than 300 murder cases in San Francisco – the infamous “zebra killings” among them. He recounted them in his latest book “San Francisco homicide inspector 5-Henry-...

Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Pelicans in play-in

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:04 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander highlighted his 32-point night with a go-ahead baseline jumper and four clutch free throws in the final 29 seconds, the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-118 on Wednesday night to remain alive in the Western Conference play-in tournament. Josh Giddey had 31 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds for Oklahoma City, the only Western Conference team still playing with a losing record.The loss eliminated the ninth-seeded Pelicans while 10th seed Oklahoma City advanced to play at Minnesota on Friday night for the right to enter the NBA playoffs as an eighth seed. Brandon Ingram scored 20 of his 30 points in the second half, including a 3-pointer with 4.3 seconds left to give the Pelicans a slim chance to come back.But after Gilgeous-Alexander hit two free throws, Herbert Jones threw away an inbound pass, virtually sealing New Orleans’ fate.Lu Dort scored 27 for the Thunder, including a pair of free throws with 6.2 secon...

El actor Jamie Foxx se recupera tras sufrir una “complicación médica” no revelada, según su hija

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:04 GMT

(CNN) — El actor Jamie Foxx se está recuperando después de experimentar lo que se describe como una “complicación médica”.La hija de Foxx, Corinne Foxx, compartió la noticia en Instagram este miércoles por la noche. “Queríamos compartir que, mi padre, Jamie Foxx, experimentó una complicación médica ayer. Por suerte, gracias a una rápida actuación y a una gran atención, ya está en camino de recuperarse. Sabemos lo querido que es y agradecemos sus oraciones. La familia pide privacidad durante este tiempo”.Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por Corinne Foxx (@corinnefoxx)No se ha revelado la naturaleza exacta de la emergencia médica de Foxx.Alan Nierob, portavoz del actor, se negó a compartir nada más allá de la publicación de Instagram de Corinne Foxx.“Nada más, en este momento, de lo que se publicó”, dijo a CNN por correo electrónico.Foxx obtuvo el Premio Óscar a mejor actor principal en 2005 por la película “R...

Today in History: April 13, Apollo 13 damaged by explosion

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:04 GMT

Today in HistoryToday is Thursday, April 13, the 103rd day of 2023. There are 262 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On April 13, 1970, Apollo 13, four-fifths of the way to the moon, was crippled when a tank containing liquid oxygen burst. (The astronauts managed to return safely.)On this date:In 1743, the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, was born in Shadwell in the Virginia Colony. In 1861, at the start of the Civil War, Fort Sumter in South Carolina fell to Confederate forces. In 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C., on the 200th anniversary of the third American president’s birth.In 1953, “Casino Royale,” Ian Fleming’s first book as well as the first James Bond novel, was published in London by Jonathan Cape Ltd.In 1964, Sidney Poitier became the first Black performer in a leading role to win an Academy Award for his performance in “Lilies of the Field.” In 1997, Tiger Woods became the yo...

Witt shines at home, Royals rout Rangers 10-1 to avoid sweep

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:04 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. tripled in front of the hometown crowd, then really turned on the speed with two stolen bases to start a four-run inning for Kansas City.The son of former Texas pitcher Bobby Witt helped the Royals to season highs in runs and hits as they avoided a three-game sweep with a 10-1 rout of the Rangers on Wednesday night.The RBI triple was among three hits for the younger Witt, and his three steals overall were a career high as the Royals ended a three-game losing streak.“There’s going to be some times this year when he’s going to beat out some routine ground balls,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “I haven’t looked at the time, but those plays are a lot closer than they should be when he hits a ground ball. He’s going to score some runs single-handedly for us.”MJ Melendez drove in three runs to back another strong outing from Brad Keller, Vinnie Pasquantino homered and the Royals had three consecutive run-scoring singles — the last of their 14 hi...

Asia stocks mixed after Wall St dips on US recession warning

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:04 GMT

By JOE McDONALD (AP Business Writer)BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday after the Federal Reserve said its economists expect a “mild recession” this year.Shanghai and Hong Kong declined while Tokyo and Seoul advanced. Oil prices edged lower.Wall Street closed lower Wednesday after the U.S. government reported inflation still is higher than the Fed’s target and notes from the central bank’s latest meeting said its economists expect lower lending to cause a “mild recession.” Traders already saw an increasing likelihood of at least a brief U.S. recession this year following interest rate hikes to cool inflation.“It seems to be brewing recession fears that shook risk sentiments,” said Yeap Jun Rong of IG in a report. The Fed report “erodes chatters of a soft landing scenario.”The Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.1% to 3,324.30 while the Nikkei 225 in Tokyo added 0.1% to 28,108.67. The Hang Seng in Hong K...

Take a dip and relax at these San Diego-area pool decks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:04 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- As the weather starts to warm up, San Diegans or tourists will be looking for ways to stay cool.Pools are a popular spot where you can either sunbathe, take a dip or hang out and be social. Petco Park to host Padres BeerFest On-Field Party Here's a list of pool decks to visit in the San Diego area, whether it's for a romantic or family-friendly environment:Kona Kai Resort & Spa (Shelter Island) 551 Shelter Island Dr.(Kona Kai Resort & Spa)Catch mesmerizing views of the marina while sipping down cocktails and relaxing in one of two pools or adult-only pool bars featured at the Kona Kai. Non-hotel guests can also take advantage of the private beach, marina and gym access, as well as reserved poolside cabanas.Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina (downtown San Diego)333 W Harbor Dr.(Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina)Located along the water and between its iconic towers, the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina's pool deck is lined with tropical flora and palm trees...

China’s exports rebound unexpectedly to growth in March

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:04 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — China’s exports rebounded unexpectedly to growth in March despite a decline in U.S. and European demand following interest rate hikes to cool inflation.Exports rose 14.8% over a year earlier to $315.6 billion, recovering from a 6.8% contraction in January and February, customs data showed Thursday. Imports sank 1.4% to $227.4 billion, but the decline was smaller than the 10.2% slide in the previous two months.China’s politically sensitive global trade surplus widened by 82% over a year earlier to $88.2 billion.Exports to the United States and the 27-nation European Union, China’s biggest export markets, declined.For the first three months of the year, exports edged up 0.5% over the same period of 2022 to $821.8 billion, the General Administration of Customs of China reported. Total imports contracted 7.1% to $617.1 billion.Trade weakness adds to complications for President Xi Jinping’s government, which is trying to revive economic growth that sank last year to ...