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Hundreds gather for Hanukkah celebration near SDSU

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:52 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Several hundred people gathered Thursday night for the lighting of the new menorah the Chabad House near SDSU to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah.The old menorah was vandalized earlier this year for the third time in two years. With the help of fundraising and engineering, a new 1,500-pound structure was built that stands 20 feet tall. The Rally for Light was broadcast live during a livestream hosted by The Times of Israel. Menorah lightings in Australia, France and New York were also broadcasted live.  “We believe in the power of good,” Rabbi Chalom said. “No matter how dark it is, people see hope.”  City of San Diego moves forward with plan for De Anza Cove At 6:50 p.m., the menorah was lit. Attendees sang, prayed and cheered as the menorah reflected blue.  “It releases hope, joy and prosperity,” said King Cohen, who brought his children to the event.  Thursday marked 60 days since the attack on Israel. The event symbolized unity and resi...

3 parade spectators hurt after driver crashes into them along Bakersfield Christmas Parade route: BPD

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:52 GMT

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The start of the Bakersfield Christmas Parade was delayed Thursday after three paradegoers were struck and seriously injured by a driver along the parade route at 21st and H streets in downtown Bakersfield. Police said alcohol was a factor with the driver in the crash that injured three people. The suspected driver was not identified by police but was described as a 72-year-old man. He was taken into custody at the scene.Emergency crews were called to the area of 21st and H streets for a report of a collision and multiple people that were struck at around 5:30 p.m. The area was part of the parade route for the scheduled Bakersfield Christmas Parade. WATCH: 2023 Bakersfield Christmas Parade In a release late Thursday, the Bakersfield Police Department said officers who were in the area for the parade heard the truck accelerating and saw that the vehicle struck three people. The victims were described by police as men -- a 21-year-old, a 42-year-old and...

United Kingdom joins Horizon Europe programme

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:52 GMT

As of 1 January 2024, the United Kingdom becomes an associated country to Horizon Europe. Its researchers will be able to participate in this research and innovation programme of the EU on the same terms as researchers from other associated countries and will have access to Horizon Europe funding.Today, the final step towards this was completed - the EU-UK Specialised Committee on Participation in Union Programmes adopted the political agreement on United Kingdom's association to Horizon Europe and to the Copernicus component of the Space Programme.The UK's association to Horizon Europe will deepen the EU's relationship with the UK in research and innovation, bringing together research communities to tackle global challenges such as climate change, digital transformation and health.The association Protocol adopted by the Committee is an integral part of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The UK will contribute around €2.43 billion per year on average to the EU budget for its...

Suspects stole thousands of dollars worth of items from Camarillo shopping mall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:52 GMT

A group of suspects were arrested after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a Camarillo mall.The suspects were identified as Oxnard residents:-Carlos Hernandez, 25-Moises Lopez, 22-Roberto Gomez, 30On Nov. 27, deputies attempted to pull over the suspects’ vehicle for an equipment violation. Hernandez and Lopez were inside the car and refused to yield, leading officers on a pursuit, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office.During the chase, the suspects ran multiple stop signs, drove at dangerous speeds and recklessly darted across lanes. They eventually got caught in heavy traffic and were unable to escape.As the car stopped, the passenger, Hernandez, hopped out and began running towards the Camarillo Premium Outlets mall.The driver, Lopez, remained at the scene and was taken into custody. During a search of the suspects’ car, officers discovered a large amount of stolen merchandise from nearby retailers. Many articles of clothing were found wit...

Police block access to Pleasant Hill neighborhood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:52 GMT

PLEASANT HILL — Police on Thursday night blocked vehicles from entering or leaving Pleasant Hill’s Sherman Acres neighborhood.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Two arrested in connection with downtown Walnut Creek robbery, pistol-whipping Crime and Public Safety | Oakland: Man charged with killing ex-girlfriend’s brother after allegedly showing up armed with knife, pipe Crime and Public Safety | Man charged in deadly East Bay house party shooting Crime and Public Safety | East Bay pastor charged with 16 counts in four-victim child molestation case Crime and Public Safety | East Bay family party leads to attempted murder charges for one attendee In addition, the eastbound and westbound directions of Monument Boulevard were closed to traffic, the Pleasant Hill Police Department said in an alert just after 8 p.m. Thursday.The closure followed an earlier alert advising residents in the neighbor...

Nemec scores 1st goal of career and Schmid makes 37 saves as Devils top Kraken 2-1

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:52 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Simon Nemec scored his first career goal midway through the second period, Akira Schmid made 16 of his 37 saves in the third and the New Jersey Devils beat the skidding Seattle Kraken 2-1 on Thursday night for their fifth victory in six games.Nemec, the No. 2 pick in the 2022 draft, made his debut last week at home against San Jose and had two assists in his first game. His first goal was largely due to the play made by Jesper Bratt carrying the puck after Seattle was unable to clear its defensive zone. Bratt circled behind the net and allowed Nemec to slide unmarked into the slot, where he beat Philipp Grubauer into an open side.It was Bratt’s 19th assist of the season.Ondrej Palat scored his fourth goal late in the first period to give New Jersey the early lead. Schmid rebounded nicely after giving up five goals on 17 shots in his previous game against San Jose.Schmid was peppered for a big chunk of the third and came up with several big stops. He robbed Jared McCan...

Blake Coleman scores short-handed goal in 3rd, Flames rally to beat Hurricanes 3-2

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:52 GMT

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Blake Coleman had a short-handed goal and an assist and the Calgary Flames rallied to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Thursday night.Coleman scored the go-ahead goal at 11:44 of the third period. Ramus Andersson and Connor Zary also scored in the third for Calgary, which faced a two-goal deficit after one period.“Guys stuck with it and fought back,” Coleman said. “We’re doing everything we can to start better. Guys are searching for ways to do it, but it’s a results business. It’s a win in the column for us, so it’s important.”Calgary’s Dustin Wolf made 30 saves in his second career NHL start. Wolf, the American Hockey League’s most valuable player and top goalie last season, was called up Tuesday. He played almost two periods in relief of Dan Vladar on Tuesday night in a 5-2 loss to Minnesota.“It’s pretty special right?” Wolf said. “Any time you get a call to come play with Calgary, it’s a blessing. Try to take every moment and make the most of it and tr...

Casey DeSmith makes 26 saves for his 1st shutout of the season, Canucks beat Wild 2-0

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:52 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Casey DeSmith made 26 saves for his first shutout of the season and 10th in the NHL and the Vancouver Canucks beat Minnesota 2-0 on Thursday night to end the Wild’s winning streak at four.Nils Hoglander and Teddy Blueger scored to help Vancouver improve to 17-9-1.Filip Gustavsson made 15 saves for Minnesota. The Wild dropped to 9-11-4. They had won their last eight meetings with Vancouver.Hoglander opened the scoring with 1:55 left in the first period with his ninth goal of the season. The winger brought the puck up ice from his own zone, cut into the slot from just above the right faceoff circle and beat Gustavsson with a wrist shot.Blueger scored 2:05 into the third period, his second hoal of the season. After Conor Garland’s pass split the defense, Blueger deked Gustavsson from in close, going backhand then forehand to beat the sprawling goalie.UP NEXTWild: At Edmonton on Friday night.Canucks: Host Carolina on Saturday night.___AP NHL: htt...

LeBron James scores 30 points, Lakers rout Pelicans 133-89 to reach tournament final

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:52 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — LeBron James scored 30 points in less than three quarters and the Los Angeles Lakers steamrolled the New Orleans Pelicans 133-89 on Thursday night to reach the championship game in the NBA In-Season Tournament.The Lakers will play the surprising Indiana Pacers on Saturday night for the inaugural NBA Cup. Indiana advanced with a 128-119 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in the other semifinal. Unlike the other tournament games, the championship game will not count in the regular-season standings.Los Angeles’ run to the title game, James said, is indicative of the team’s potential. He was particularly pleased with the defense, which held New Orleans to 35.8% shooting, and the Lakers also had a 59-42 rebounding advantage.“I think we are starting to get a feel for what we need to become a team for us to win basketball games, to be consistent,” James said. “Defensively, we’re really, really starting to tap into that like, OK, we’ve got to defend ev...

Científicos revelan nuevos conocimientos sobre las misteriosas momias de babuinos del antiguo Egipto

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:52 GMT

(CNN) — Hasta la fecha se han desenterrado en Egipto decenas de millones de momias de animales. Pero si bien hay millones de gatos, perros, ibis y aves rapaces momificados, las momias de primates son raras y poco comprendidas.Ahora, un nuevo análisis de babuinos momificados está arrojando luz sobre el lugar que ocupaban los animales en el antiguo Egipto, revelando que, si bien eran apreciados como animales sagrados, sus condiciones de vida no eran ideales.Los investigadores analizaron huesos de babuinos momificados, que fueron descubiertos a principios del siglo XX en la necrópolis Gabbanat el-Qurud, en el llamado Valle de los Monos, al suroeste del Valle de los Reyes de Egipto. Los huesos pertenecían a docenas de babuinos individuales, desde bebés hasta adultos, de dos especies: el babuino hamadryas (Papio hamadryas) y el babuino oliva (Papio anubis).Estas especies no eran nativas de Egipto, sino que fueron importadas de dos regiones: “el babuino olivo del sur (actual Sudán) ...