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Nuggets vs. Lakers: Three keys to victory in Game 2 of Western Conference Finals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:52 GMT

The first chapter of the 2023 Western Conference Finals certainly didn’t lack for thrills. But it did lack defense.The Nuggets escaped Game 1 with a riveting 132-126 win over the Lakers on Tuesday. Still unbeaten at home in these playoffs, Denver has an opportunity to move the series to Los Angeles with a 2-0 lead Thursday (6:30 p.m. MT, ESPN) at Ball Arena.Here are three keys to Game 2 victory:1. Rescue Jamal Murray from LeBron Island: The Lakers must have watched the film of Aaron Gordon guarding Karl-Anthony Towns and Kevin Durant in the first two rounds, because they wanted none of that. Los Angeles designed actions throughout Game 1 to isolate LeBron James against Jamal Murray, and it became one of their most effective forms of offense. James shot 5 for 5 when he drove against Murray. Three times in the first quarter, the Lakers got Murray switched onto James. The all-time scoring leader could back down Murray and put his shoulder into the Nuggets point guard with ease. T...

Flooding possible on Southern California coast: NWS

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:52 GMT

Some areas of the Southern California coast could see flooding Wednesday and Thursday.South-facing beaches in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, including at least some of the Channel Islands, "are likely to see minor coastal flooding" during and near high tides through Thursday, the National Weather Service said.Because the flooding, which began Tuesday evening, occurs at high tide, Southern California residents should be extra careful near 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, 9:40 a.m. Thursday and 9 p.m. Thursday.During those hours, "beach erosion along with water over walkways & parking lots could occur," the NWS said. "Stay off rock walls & jetties," the agency added.

Man Dies in Motorcycle Collision on East Cactus Avenue [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:52 GMT

40-Year-Old Motorcyclist Pronounced Dead after Fatal Accident on Bermuda RoadLAS VEGAS, NV (May 17, 2023) – Wednesday morning, one man was fatally struck in a motorcycle collision on East Cactus Avenue.First responders arrived to the scene around 7:10 a.m., at the intersection of East Cactus Avenue and Bermuda Road.According to reports, the driver of a delivery truck was attempting to make a left turn onto Cactus Avenue when a motorcyclist struck the right rear of the truck.Medics arrived and pronounced the 40-year-old rider dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released his identity. Meanwhile, the driver of the involved vehicle remained at the scene and showed no signs of impairment.At this time, an active investigation to determine further details remains ongoing. Once available, more information will be provided about the deadly crash on East Cactus Avenue.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of...

Child Killed, 3 Injured in 2-Car Accident on McCutchen Road [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:52 GMT

Young Girl Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Collision near Mountain Ridge DriveBAKERSFIELD, CA (May 17, 2023) – Friday afternoon, a young child was killed and three were hurt in a 2-car accident on McCutchen Road.Officers responded to the scene around 4:19 p.m., at the intersection of McCutchen Road and Mountain Ridge Drive.Upon arrival, first responders located two vehicles at the scene. Investigators say the driver of a westbound vehicle ran through a stop sign and collided with another car.Medical personnel arrived and treated the female driver of the westbound vehicle for minor injuries. Despite life-saving efforts, crews pronounced a young girl inside the second vehicle dead at the scene.Officers also say the second vehicle was occupied by another young boy, and an adult female. Paramedics transported them both to a nearby hospital for further treatment of moderate injuries.The Kern County Coroner’s Office has not yet disclosed the identity of the deceased victim. ...

Hayward PD: Man kills mother of his 5-year-old child, remains at large

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:52 GMT

HAYWARD — Police pleaded for the public’s help Wednesday in tracking down a man suspected of gunning down the mother of his 5-year-old child, as well as critically injuring her new romantic partner.Authorities suspect Vaughn Boatner, 33, of San Mateo fatally shot his former wife, Monique Aldridge, 30, in a brazen killing inside the woman’s Hayward home on May 11. (Courtesy Hayward police) Authorities suspect Vaughn Boatner, 33, of San Mateo fatally shot his former wife, Monique Aldridge, 30, in a brazen killing inside the woman’s Hayward home on May 11. Boatner appeared to flee his residence later that day, shortly before police detectives arrived with a warrant for his arrest — prompting authorities to ask the public Wednesday for any information that might lead them to him.“He remains at-large and he should be considered armed and dangerous,” said acting Hayward police Chief Bryan Matthews said. “We believe Mr. Boatner has access to v...

House expected to take up GOP Rep. George Santos expulsion resolution

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:52 GMT

By Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson, Lauren Fox and Haley Talbot | CNNThe House is expected to take up a resolution to expel embattled GOP Rep. George Santos Wednesday evening, but Republicans appear on track to avoid a politically painful up-or-down vote on the resolution.California Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia introduced a privileged resolution this week to expel Santos from Congress. When the resolution comes up for floor consideration, Republicans are expected to make a motion to refer it to the House Ethics Committee, triggering a vote on whether to send the resolution to the panel instead of a vote directly on the expulsion measure itself.That would give Republicans an opportunity to sidestep having to go on record on the question of whether Santos should be expelled.A vote to expel Santos would be politically perilous for House Republicans. Republicans control only a narrow majority and cannot afford to lose more than a handful of votes to pass legislation. The party also wants t...

Michelin honors 19 Bay Area restaurants as ‘new discoveries’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:52 GMT

The dining world’s prestigious Michelin Guide on Wednesday named 19 Bay Area restaurants as “new discoveries” — a prelude to the release later this year of its California stars.The finds include Mexican heritage cooking and a plant-based cafe in Oakland, a San Mateo noodle specialist, an Ethiopian restaurant in San Jose, a barbecue pitmaster on the coast, the sister restaurant of San Jose’s Michelin-starred Adega and an innovative San Francisco seafood restaurant.Will the praise for these restaurants, which are listed as “new additions” on the guide’s website, be elevated to Michelin stars come this fall? Or become Bib Gourmand honors, the Michelin awards given to restaurants that offer “excellent food at reasonable prices” to diners? It’s a wait-and-see situation for these chefs.Here is the list of the additions, along with dining notes from the Michelin inspectors:Auro, Napa: “Soak up the bucolic splendor of Napa’s northern reaches in the Four Seasons resort, the ideal...

Tupac Shakur to be honored with a street name in Oakland

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:52 GMT

OAKLAND  — The late Tupac Shakur will have a stretch of an Oakland street renamed for him after a unanimous vote by the city council Tuesday.Rapper Tupac Shakur. On September 7, 1996. (Gary Reyes / Oakland Tribune Staff Archives) Shakur was born in Harlem and later lived in Baltimore, Maryland; and in Marin City, California, but credited Oakland as the location where he got his “game” and launched his career, according to legislation authorizing the commemorative street renaming.A stretch of MacArthur Boulevard by Lake Merritt where Shakur once lived will keep its existing name, but also receive the additional, honorary name of Tupac Shakur Way. Commemorative plaques and signs signaling the change will be paid for by the Tupac Shakur Foundation.Related ArticlesMusic | Reviews rip Johnny Depp’s big-screen comeback as ‘gone-to-seed’ French king Music | Harry and Meghan say they survived ‘near catastrophic car chase’ with paparazzi in N...

Holmes granted new prison date following rejection of bail request

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:52 GMT

Attorneys for convicted Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes filed a motion Wednesday asking a federal judge to set May 30 as the date on which she will have to surrender to federal prison authorities. The court has officially accepted her request, according to court documents. The motion, which is not opposed by federal prosecutors, cites Holmes' need to "make preparations," including "medical and child-care arrangements in anticipation of beginning her 135-month sentence." ‘Death over candy cannot be the way’: Group urges SF DA to prosecute guard in Banko Brown killing Wednesday's filing followed a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit on Tuesday rejecting Holmes' bid to stay out of prison while she appeals her conviction for wire fraud. In a one-page order, the 9th Circuit wrote that Holmes had not raised a "substantial question" regarding the conduct of her trial or shown that any trial errors were likely to result in reversal or a shorter prison sen...

Walgreens to pay San Francisco $230 million for its role in opioid epidemic

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:52 GMT

(KRON) -- Walgreens will pay the City of San Francisco a $230 million settlement after city officials brought a suit against the pharmaceutical company. The settlement is the largest award provided to a local jurisdiction from an opioid defendant since the onset of the opioid epidemic. Holmes granted new prison date The announcement was made on the steps of San Francisco City Hall Wednesday morning. Payments from Walgreens will come in stages over the next eight years, completing in 2030. The first $57 million will be paid by June of 2024, according to San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu. A federal court found that Walgreens "substantially contributed" to the opioid epidemic, and has heavily impacted San Francisco, Chiu said. "Extremely dangerous and addictive opioids were marketed to patients as safe. We now know that was a blatant lie." -- David Chiu This resulted in millions of Americans ultimately becoming dependent on opioids. Walgreens is one of the largest pharmaceutica...