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'Noose' found at Kaiser Permanente in Gilroy non-hate related: police

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:44 GMT

(KRON) -- A rope noose that was discovered earlier this week hanging in the parking lot of the Kaiser Medical Offices in Gilroy was not intended to be a symbol of hate or racial animus, according to police. The Gilroy Police Department was alerted about the rope on Feb. 27 at 10 a.m., the department said. Officers responded to the scene and found rope that appeared to be a noose hanging from a tree. Longtime employee killed after roof collapses at Peet’s Coffee distribution center in Oakland An investigation was initiated, and after a thorough review of surveillance footage, police determined that the rope was not placed on the tree to be a symbol of hate or facial animus. "There is no evidence to suggest that it was placed there with any ill intent," police said.KRON On is streaming live news now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { p...

Man convicted of killing Kristin Smart gets 25 years to life

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:44 GMT

MONTEREY, Calif. (AP) — The man convicted of killing Kristin Smart, who vanished from a California college campus in 1996, has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. A judge in Monterey County sentenced Paul Flores on Friday, calling him “a cancer to society.” The judge also rejected requests from the defense to acquit Flores and order a new trial.Smart was 19 when she disappeared from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. Her remains have never been found, but prosecutors alleged Flores, a fellow student, killed her while trying to rape her in his dorm room. He was convicted in October. His father was accused of helping hide her body but was acquitted.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.LOS ANGELES (AP) — The man convicted of killing Kristin Smart, who vanished from a California college campus more than 25 years ago, was scheduled to be sentenced Friday for her murder.Paul Flores could face 25 years to life in st...

No. 1 Houston tops East Carolina, advances to AAC semifinals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:44 GMT

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Marcus Sasser scored 30 points and top-ranked Houston got its 30th win of the season with a 60-46 victory over East Carolina in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament on Friday.The Cougars (30-2), a sure-bet No. 1 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, have back-to-back 30-win seasons for the first time since their Phi Slama Jama era. Houston made three consecutive Final Four appearances from 1982-84, and were national runner-ups in back-to-back seasons — winning 31 games in 1982-83 and 32 the next season.Jamal Shead added 12 points for Houston, which won despite shooting a season-low 28.1% (16 of 57) from the field. Houston plays fourth-seeded Cincinnati in the AAC semifinals Saturday.East Carolina freshman forward Ezra Ausar had 18 points and a season-high 19 rebounds in his third double-double this season. The Pirates (16-17) had a season-low scoring total and shot 31.4% (16 of 51).NO. 4 ALABAMA 72, MISSISSIPPI STATE 49 NASHVILLE,...

Killer of California college student Kristin Smart, who disappeared in 1996, sentenced to 25 years to life in prison

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:44 GMT

MONTEREY, Calif. (AP) — Killer of California college student Kristin Smart, who disappeared in 1996, sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.Source

Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:44 GMT

FridayGainesville RacewayGainesville, Fla.Friday’s QualifyingTop Fuel1. Brittany Force, 3.699 seconds, 336.99 mph; 2. Doug Kalitta, 3.723, 327.82; 3. Leah Pruett, 3.724, 327.51; 4. Clay Millican, 3.728, 331.36; 5. Antron Brown, 3.734, 332.84; 6. Steve Torrence, 3.735, 333.49; 7. Austin Prock, 3.779, 324.44; 8. Josh Hart, 3.783, 310.84; 9. Tony Schumacher, 3.802, 320.97; 10. Scott Palmer, 3.870, 291.38; 11. Keith Murt, 4.198, 211.73; 12. Spencer Massey, 4.204, 202.18; 13. Shawn Langdon, 5.696, 115.87; 14. Justin Ashley, 6.166, 100.15; 15. Mike Salinas, 6.641, 87.94; 16. Doug Foley, 10.250, 96.39.Funny Car1. Bob Tasca III, Ford Mustang, 3.888, 330.72; 2. John Force, Chevy Camaro, 3.898, 335.07; 3. J.R. Todd, Toyota Supra, 3.900, 329.99; 4. Matt Hagan, Dodge Charger, 3.908, 329.99; 5. Robert Hight, Camaro, 3.911, 331.28; 6. Ron Capps, Supra, 3.912, 329.18; 7. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 3.933, 282.95; 8. Chad Green, Mustang, 3.935, 323.35; 9. Paul Lee, Charger, 3.960, 324.51; 10. Tim...

NCAA Men’s Division III Basketball Glance

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:44 GMT

All Times ESTFirst RoundFriday, March 3Randolph-Macon 73, Wilson 36Scranton 65, N.C. Wesleyan 64John Carroll 91, Albertus Magnus 80Oswego St. 80, Marymount (Va.) 62Hamilton 84, Montclair St. 75Johns Hopkins 89, Mitchell 71Wis.-Whitewater 90, Wabash 83CWRU 82, Arcadia 76Rowan 83, Cal Lutheran 77Utica 72, Babson 60Hope 79, Bethany Lutheran 65Wis.-Oshkosh 86, Fontbonne 58North Park 88, Sewanee 69WashU 69, Coe 48Lancaster Bible 67, NYU 64Mount Union 73, Anderson (Ind.) 65Swarthmore 93, SUNY Delhi 64St. John Fisher 74, Whitworth 59Tufts 78, Widener 66Keene St. 89, Baruch 78Nichols 74, Rochester (N.Y.) 71Middlebury 76, Worcester St. 51Mary Washington 69, St. Lawrence 42Stockton 86, La Roche 70Chris. Newport 61, Farmingdale St. 60Hampden-Sydney 63, Emory 59East Tex. Baptist 79, St. Thomas (Texas) 75Mary Hardin-Baylor 81, Schreiner 78St. Norbert 81, Carleton 77Wheaton (Ill.) 79, Illinois Col. 66Williams 78, Pomona-Pitzer 53Saint Joseph (Conn.) 76, Chatham 53Second RoundSaturday, March 4Rand...

Miller scores 18 as No. 4 Alabama cruises at SEC quarters

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:44 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brandon Miller had 18 points and nine rebounds and No. 4 Alabama never trailed in posting a 72-49 victory over Mississippi State in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament on Friday.The top-seeded Crimson Tide (27-5) set the pace in the first half hitting 8-of-20 shots from long range. Charles Bediako and Noah Gurley added 11 points apiece for Alabama, and Jahvon Quinerly scored 10.Alabama will play No. 25 Missouri, a 79-71 winner over 17th-ranked Tennessee, in the semifinal on Saturday.“I thought our guys did a good job opening the game,” Alabama coach Nate Oats said. “I thought we did a good job closing the half. I think over the final 12 minutes of the first half, they were 3 for 19. We went into the half great.”Oats had hoped to rest his starters after the first four minutes of the second half but Tolu Smith got hot and changed those plans.The Bulldogs (21-12) were scoreless in their first six possessions including a pair of turn...

Cardinals sign WR Greg Dortch, release LB Markus Golden

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:44 GMT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals signed receiver Greg Dortch to a one-year deal and released veteran linebacker Markus Golden on Friday.The 24-year-old Dortch — who was an exclusive rights free agent — was one of the bright spots for the Cardinals in a difficult season. The 5-foot-7, 175-pounder had career highs of 52 catches for 467 yards and two touchdowns.The 31-year-old Golden has played most of his career with the Cardinals in two different stints. He played in all 17 games last season and had 48 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks. He had 11 sacks in 2021.Releasing Golden frees up about $3 million in cap space.___AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFLSource

Why potholes are so prevalent on I-70 by Loveland Pass

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:44 GMT

LOVELAND PASS, Colo. (KDVR) — The Problem Solvers are learning a lot of new information about potholes on Interstate 70 that have been causing some major problems.One particular stretch of the mountain corridor is described as having some of the worst problems. It’s where a camper trailer was captured going out of control after hitting a pothole. Homeless camp with kitchen, shelves, closet rods found inside bridge over I-70 A lot of people have complained about one particular stretch in particular: the eastbound lanes of I-70 near Loveland Pass.Potholes can make I-70 like an obstacle courseOn Friday, FOX31 found out why driving conditions there can seem like an obstacle course. When vehicles exit the Eisenhower-Johnson Tunnel heading east toward Denver, they have a tendency to pick up speed.One driver described what happened to him when he began passing through this area, driving the speed limit near mile marker 216.“I was in the righthand-most lane and I have a 2020 Jeep Wrangler...

Sexual assault reports increased to record levels at US military academies in 2022

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:42:44 GMT

Reported sexual assaults at three of the nation's military service academies in the last school year reached the highest level on record since the Defense Department began tracking the issue in 2006, according to a Pentagon report released Friday.Sexual assault allegations at the Navy, Air Force and Military academies for the 2021-2022 school year jumped to 206 reports, an increase of 45 reports from the 2020-2021 academic year, which had been the highest prior to this year's report.An anonymous survey also found 63 percent of academy women and 20 percent of academy men experienced some form of sexual harassment in the prior academic year at the three academies, which enroll more than 12,000 students collectively.That's up from 50 percent of academy women and 16 percent of academy men in the 2017-2018 school year, the last time the survey was taken.And the Defense Department's estimate of academy men and women experiencing unwanted sexual contact in the past year increased from 737 ...