Home

Southern California NASA astronaut visits students at former high school

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:35:33 GMT

A Southern California astronaut returned home to speak with and inspire students ahead of his journey to space on NASA’s Artemis II mission.Victor Glover, a formal Naval aviator and Pomona native, will be piloting the upcoming mission in 2024. He took time away from training on Friday to go back to his roots and speak with students in his hometown.“We’re just the four people who are the newest members of the team trying to get a rocket and a spacecraft off the pad as soon as we can, safely, to send humans to the moon for the first time since 1972,” Glover explained of the Artemis II mission.Speaking to students and educators at his alma mater, Ontario High School, Glover shared the story behind his incredible journey to NASA, hoping to inspire future astronauts.“It’s great to come home,” he said.The hometown hero spent some time looking back on his childhood and recalling some of the lessons learned along the way.Victor Glover, a Pomona native and NASA astronaut, prepares for the Ar...

Rolling Loud California 2024 Celebrates a Decade with Diverse Lineup

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:35:33 GMT

Rolling Loud, the world’s largest hip-hop festival, is gearing up for its 10-year anniversary with an eclectic lineup set to captivate audiences at Rolling Loud California 2024. Returning to Hollywood Park near SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, from March 15th to 17th, the festival boasts an impressive blend of A-list rapper, iconic Latin artists, and genre-bending vocalists.Headlining the event are Nicki Minaj, Post Malone, and Future with Metro Boomin. Nicki Minaj, making her second headlining appearance at Rolling Loud, is set to unveil songs from her highly anticipated album, “Pink Friday 2.” Post Malone returns armed with an extensive catalog of mammoth hits, while Future and Metro are slated to rock the crowd with their amazing collaborative work. In an innovative move reflecting Southern California’s diverse culture, Rolling Loud introduces four extremely popular Latin artists to perform. The lineup includes Fuerza Regida, Natanael Cano, Junior H, and Chi...

List of road closures for Berkeley Half Marathon

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:35:33 GMT

(KRON) -- Thousands of runners are set to pack the streets for the Berkeley Half Marathon on Sunday. The City of Berkeley has announced a number of road closures -- some of which begin as early as Saturday morning.The first road closure will happen at 7 a.m. Saturday on Allston Street from MLK Jr. Way to Milvia Street. Road closures also include the Highway 80 eastbound off-ramp exit to University Avenue. A map of the road closures can be viewed below. City of BerkeleyAll races will begin on Milvia Street and Kittredge Street -- half marathon at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K/10K at 8:30 a.m. The post-race awards ceremony will be at Civic Center Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.The closest BART station from the race start line is Downtown Berkeley, approximately a five-minute walk. City officials encourage drivers to pay attention to "no parking" signs to avoid getting a ticket or getting their car towed. All roads are expected to fully reopen by 5 p.m. Sunday. For the full, detailed list of all roa...

Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek launches holiday events, The North Face Store opens

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:35:33 GMT

(KRON) -- Just in time for the upcoming cold weather this holiday season. The North Face has opened up a store at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, the shopping mall announced Thursday. The North Face is located right next to the H&M. "Adventure awaits at Broadway Plaza! The North Face is NOW OPEN and ready to gear you up for your next outdoor escapade! Find them next to H&M and let the exploration begin," Broadway Plaza wrote in a Facebook post.The opening comes in the month of November when the shopping mall is launching a number of holiday events. Walnut Creek Louis Vuitton store closed after attempted burglary Upcoming Holiday Events at Broadway PlazaBroadway Plaza's Holiday Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting will be on Nov. 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The tree lighting will be the last event scheduled for the parade, which is likely to happen around 8 p.m.The Grand Menorah Lighting will take place on Sunday, Dec. 10 when the Chabad of Contra Costa will light the f...

Public Defender Group Gets Restraining Order to Block Its Union From Voting on Gaza Statement

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:35:33 GMT

Five groups providing public defender services in New York City are cracking down on speech about Palestine. Leadership at the groups are pushing back on statements or internal communications that reference the siege on Gaza, and at least one staffer has been forced to resign. Two of the organizations sent cease-and-desist letters to union shops considering resolutions calling for a ceasefire. Another group called staffers into meetings with human resources for using work channels to share links about Palestine and proposing to do fundraising for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund in lieu of an annual holiday party.Management at several of the offices said statements on Gaza under consideration by their unions were jeopardizing funding. Pro-Israel activists launched a petition to defund the Bronx Defenders after its union issued a statement opposing Israel’s “genocidal intent in Gaza.” Public defender offices across the country are already severely underfunded. While most rely hea...

Perry scores 24 points and Kansas State edges Providence 73-70 in overtime in Bahamas

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:35:33 GMT

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Tylor Perry scored five of his 24 points and David N’Guessan all six of his in overtime as Kansas State pulled out a 73-70 victory over Providence in the Bahamas Championship on Friday.Perry, a North Texas transfer, was fouled in the opening seconds of overtime and made all three free throws. N’Guessan, scoreless in his 23 minutes of regulation, added a putback and the Wildcats never trailed in the extra period. The Friars scored the next four points, but Creighton transfer Arthur Kaluma hit a 3-pointer and N’Guessan followed with two layups before Perry and Dai Dai Ames made two free throws each in the final minute to hold off the Friars, who scored twice in the last seven seconds.Perry, who made all 12 of his free throws, sank four for a one-point lead in regulation before a free throw from Devin Carter tied the game. Neither team scored in the final 1:23 with Carter stymied on a drive at the buzzer.Kaluma finished with 18 points and Will M...

Non-Tender Free Agents

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:35:33 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The 63 players who became free agents when their teams failed to offer 2024 contracts Friday:AMERICAN LEAGUEBOSTON (1) — Wyatt Mills, rhp.DETROIT (5) — Brenan Hanifee, rhp; Garret Hill, rhp; Austin Meadows, of; Freddy Pacheco, rhp; Spencer Turnbull, rhp.KANSAS CITY (4) — Austin Cox, lhp; Diego Hernandez, of; Logan Porter, c; Josh Staumont, rhp.LOS ANGELES (1) — José Marte, rhp.MINNESOTA (2) — Ronny Henriquez, rhp; Jovani Moran, lhp.NEW YORK (3) — Albert Abreu, rhp; Anthony Misiewicz, lhp; Lou Trivino, rhp.OAKLAND (1) — Kevin Smith, 3b.SEATTLE (1) — Mike Ford, 1b.TAMPA BAY (1) — Cooper Criswell, rhp.TEXAS (2) — Matt Bush, rhp; Brett Martin, lhp.TORONTO (1) — Adam Cimber, rhp.___NATIONAL LEAGUEARIZONA (1) — Kyle Lewis, of.ATLANTA (7)— Kolby Allard, lhp; Yonny Chirinos, rhp; Penn Murfee, rhp; Angel Perdomo, lhp; Michael Tonkin, rhp; Chadwick Tromp, c; Lucas Williams, c.CHICAGO (3) — Codi Heuer, rhp; Brandon Hughes, lhp; Ethan Roberts, rhp.CINCINNATI (3) — Derek Law, rhp...

LSU’s Angel Reese a no-show for Tigers tilt at Southeastern Louisiana

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:35:33 GMT

HAMMOND, La. (AP) — LSU All-America forward Angel Reese was not with the Tigers when they tipped off against Southeastern Louisiana on Friday night.LSU did not immediately provide a reason for Reese’s absence, but coach Kim Mulkey was expected to address it after the game.The surprise scratching of Reese from the lineup comes after she was benched for the second half of LSU’s 109-79 victory over Kent State on Tuesday. Mulkey characterized that as a “coach’s decision” and did not elaborate.Reese had started LSU’s first four games, during which the Tigers went 3-1, and averaged 17 points and 10.3 rebounds during those games.Reese, nicknamed the “Bayou Barbie” and known for her eyelash extensions and pink finger nails, led LSU to its first national title in women’s basketball last season. She also has parlayed her popularity into name, image, and likeness endorsements valued at more than $1 million, making her one of the top-earning female college athletes.Reese led the Southeast...

Live updates | Pro-Palestinian protesters force their way into University of Michigan building

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:35:33 GMT

A group of pro-Palestinian protesters forced their way into a building Friday on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, police said.Video posted on social media showed protesters pushing past police into the Ruthven Administration Building, which houses offices for school President Santa Ono.An estimated 200 people then entered the building, university Deputy Police Chief Melissa Overton said.Once inside, protesters chanted, called for the university to divest from Israel and waved Palestinian flags, as seen on the video.About a half-dozen police agencies, including state police, assisted campus officers. There were no reports of injuries.Officers began removing protesters from the building Friday evening, police said.The Palestinian advocacy group Students Allied for Freedom and Equality advertised the protest “to demand that the university divest from companies that fund and participate in the genocide of the Palestinian people,” according to The Detroit News.Currently:— ...

Cincinnati Reds decline to offer Nick Senzel a contract for next season

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:35:33 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds cut ties with Nick Senzel on Friday, declining to offer their former first-round draft pick a contract for next season.Senzel became one of Cincinnati’s top prospects when he was selected by the Reds with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 amateur draft. But his career has been stalled by a series of injuries.Senzel, who played college ball at the University of Tennessee, hit .236 with a career-best 13 homers in 104 games this year. He has seen most of his big league action in center field, but he also can play second base, third base and the corner outfield spots.The 28-year-old Senzel is a .239 hitter with 33 homers and 125 RBIs in 377 major league appearances.Cincinnati also non-tendered pitchers Derek Law and Reiver Sanmartin. Law went 4-6 with a 3.60 ERA and two saves in 54 games this year. Sanmartin finished with a 1-0 record and a 7.07 ERA in 14 major league appearances in 2023.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlbSource