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Rockies Journal: Todd Helton, at 50, is on Hall of Fame’s doorstep

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:40:40 GMT

Todd Helton played his final game Sept. 29, 2013, at Dodger Stadium. Nearly 10 years ago.He turns 50 on Sunday.It doesn’t seem possible.Helton returned to Coors Field on Saturday as part of the Rockies’ season-long 30th-anniversary celebration. Helton was, well, Helton.No. 17 hates talking about himself, and he’s never been comfortable in front of TV cameras, but he answered questions while sitting in the Rockies dugout surrounded by reporters, microphones and cameras. His dry, deadpan sense of humor broke through a couple of times. But mostly, Helton kept things low-key.Asked if he was tempted to “go take some hacks” with the current Rockies during batting practice, he replied, “Not at all. I haven’t thrown a ball or picked up a bat in 10 years.”I asked him the obligatory questions about his likely induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame next year after coming up just 11 votes short this year.“I’d be lying to you...

Lake Arrowhead store owner allegedly gunned down over hanging Pride flag

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:40:40 GMT

Authorities are investigating after a store owner was allegedly shot and killed for hanging a Pride flag outside her shop near Lake Arrowhead on Friday night.San Bernardino County deputies responded to a shooting at the Mag Pi clothing store located at 28938 Hook Creek Road in Cedar Glen around 5 p.m.Arriving deputies found the victim, Laura Ann Carleton, 66, suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene.The suspect, who was not identified, fled the area on foot towards Torrey Road, just east of Highway 173, authorities said.During an area search, deputies eventually spotted the suspect armed with a handgun near Torrey Road and Rause Rancho Road.While confronting the suspect, a “lethal force encounter occurred” and the suspect was killed, officials said. No further details were released about the encounter.Authorities are investigating after a store owner was allegedly shot and killed for hanging a Pride flag outside her shop in Cedar Glen on August 18, 2023. ...

O.C. wildlife center urging truck owners to help evacuate animals ahead of Hurricane Hilary 

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:40:40 GMT

A wildlife center is in desperate need of flatbed trucks to evacuate 1,000 animals to shelters ahead of Hurricane Hilary. The Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach is located near the shore and workers are concerned that the impending storm and potential storm surge will flood the facility.  Live updates: Hurricane Hilary to bring heavy rain, strong winds to Southern California The wildlife center is located at 21900 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. Employees hope to have all of the animals out by 5 p.m. Saturday evening. The Santa Ana Zoo and the California Wildlife Center in Malibu are sending teams to help assist with the animal evacuation process.To help, call 714-374-5587 and ask for Debbie or Janet. For more information, visit the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center Instagram page or their website.

San Mateo: Man, 43, arrested for sexually assaulting a minor

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:40:40 GMT

San Mateo Police announced Saturday the arrest of a 43-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a minor.The alleged assault, which was reported by the victim’s father, reportedly took place at the suspect’s residence on Holland Street Thursday night.According to San Mateo Police, officers responded to the residence at 11:12 p.m. Thursday soon after receiving the report.When officers arrived, the suspect had already left the scene, police said. After ensuring the safety of the victim, officers began a search for the suspect that lasted into the following morning.The suspect was ultimately discovered in the backyard of a house less than a quarter mile away at 7:40 a.m. on Friday, when he was arrested and booked into the San Mateo County Jail. He is being charged with statutory rape and contacting a minor to commit a felony.According to the father, the suspect knew the family and the young woman.Police are encouraging anyone who requires support to call the Rape Trauma Services Cris...

Inside Trump’s decision to skip the GOP debate

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:40:40 GMT

On a cool August night on the crowded patio of his private club in New Jersey, former President Donald Trump held up his phone to his dinner companions.The Republican front-runner was having dinner with a Fox News contributor and columnist, Charlie Hurt, when a call came in from another member of the Fox team. The man on the other end of the line, Trump was delighted to show his guests, was Bret Baier, one of the two moderators of the first Republican debate Wednesday, according to two people with knowledge of the call.It was Trump’s second Fox dinner that week. The night before, he had hosted the Fox News president, Jay Wallace, and the network’s CEO, Suzanne Scott, who had gone to Bedminster, New Jersey, hoping to persuade Trump to attend the debate. Baier was calling to get a feel for the former president’s latest thinking.For months, Fox had been working Trump privately and publicly. He was keeping them guessing, in his patented petulant way. But even as he behaved as if he was ...

Hawaii gov. says travel outside of Maui is encouraged, but should you travel to the islands?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:40:40 GMT

(KRON) -- It has now been nearly two weeks since wildfires devastated parts of Maui.Hawaii is a popular tourist destination for Bay Area travelers. While some may be reconsidering their planned trips, Hawaii's governor shared this message about vacationing on the islands (watch in video player above). Maui wildfire disaster: How can I donate to help? Again, while the governor is encouraging travel to the islands, he is emphasizing people should not plan a trip to West Maui as recovery efforts continue there.KRON4 spoke with travel enthusiast Dana Rebmann. Watch KRON4's interview with Rebmann in the video player above.

Nurse practioner charged with sexually assaulting patient at Prince William Co. spa

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:40:40 GMT

This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today.A nurse practicioner at a Dumfries weight loss spa has been charged with sexually assaulting a patient.On Aug. 10, the victim, a 47-year-old woman, reported the assault by her nurse practioner at Serenite Medical & Spa on Fettler Park Drive. The victim left the business afterward and contacted police.On Thursday, police charged Mohammed Saidu Nabie, 61, of Jackson Fields Court in Centreville, with aggravated sexual battery, Prince William County police Master Officer Renee Carr said.He was held without bond at the Prince William-Manassas regional jail.Source

What would Maryland do if there was a natural disaster?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:40:40 GMT

This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today.Even on a pleasant, breezy, partly sunny day in Ocean City, with the waters of Assawoman Bay lapping gently against the pedestrian promenade behind the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, it’s hard not to think about extreme weather. A severe storm, gale-force winds, even sunny day flooding — it wouldn’t take much for the bay water to come lapping up over the barrier and on to the shore, creating havoc in the coastal resort town.Maryland has experienced 51 days of “severe weather” — excessive heat, high winds, flooding, or some combination — in the past 18 months, according to Anna Sierra, chief development officer of the Maryland Department of Emergency Management.Sierra and two county emergency management officials who have dealt with some of the state’s biggest recent disasters spoke on a panel Thursday at the Maryland...

Trea Turner hits 2 of the Phillies’ 5 home runs in a 12-3, come-from-behind win over Nationals

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:40:40 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trea Turner hit two home runs in an eight-run eighth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies went deep five times on Saturday, rallying for a 12-3 win over the Washington Nationals.Nick Castellanos, Jake Cave and Bryson Stott also homered for Philadelphia, which began the day two games ahead of San Francisco in the race for the top wild-card spot in the National League. The Phillies had lost four of five.Turner became the first Phillies player to hit two home runs in an inning since Von Hayes accomplished the feat on June 11, 1985, in the first inning against the New York Mets.“I’ve never hit two home runs in an inning,” Turner said. “I told the broadcast I’m usually the guy that makes two outs in those innings. There’s always one of those guys, and I feel like it’s usually me. It’s probably not, but that’s what it feels like, and to be on the other side of it was definitely a lot more fun.”Riley Adams drove in two runs for Washington, which had won six of its last se...

Gators backup running back Cam Carroll is out for the season because of knee injury

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:40:40 GMT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida backup running back Cam Carroll will miss the season after tearing a knee ligament during a scrimmage, coach Billy Napier said Saturday.Carroll, a sixth-year senior who transferred from Tulane, was expected to provide depth this fall behind Montrell Johnson and Trevor Etienne. Carroll ran for 1,638 yards and 19 touchdowns in five years with the Green Wave.He appeared in just one game last season before suffering a season-ending leg injury. Carroll joins edge rusher Justus Boone as Florida players already ruled out for the year.Napier also said Saturday that backup quarterback Jack Miller has tendinitis in his throwing shoulder. But Napier expects him to return soon.The Gators, coming off consecutive 6-7 seasons, open at No. 14 Utah on Aug. 31.