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Oakland A’s: Kotsay says ‘I feel for the fans’ in wake of Las Vegas announcement

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:29 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas – Mark Kotsay was in the air flying with his team to Texas when he learned of the A’s Las Vegas land deal in a text from general manager David Forst.Less than 48 hours later, the manager and his team – just like A’s fans – were still processing the news that the franchise almost certainly is leaving Oakland.“I feel for the fans with this announcement,” Kotsay said Friday before the A’s opened a three-game series against the Rangers at Globe Life Stadium. “Not just the fans, but the employees that have [spent] their lives here, most that have been in this organization probably longer than I have. Because one of the things about this organization is the continuity and the loyalty they’ve shown to their employees.”Most of the players on the A’s roster are early in their careers or new to the franchise, but Kotsay’s ties to Oakland go more than a decade deep. He played for the A’s from 2004-07, was a coach under Bob Melvin from 2016-21, and is in his second season...

Montana House continues to deny trans lawmaker a voice

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:29 GMT

By Amy Beth Hanson and Matthew Brown | Associated PressHELENA, Mont. — The latest high-profile example of state legislative leadership deciding who can be heard during statehouse debates is playing out in Montana where a transgender lawmaker was silenced by Republican leaders for a second day Friday.Rep. Zooey Zephyr, who was deliberately referred to using male pronouns by conservative colleagues, says she won’t apologize for telling lawmakers they would have “blood on their hands” if they voted for a bill banning gender-affirming care. The measure has passed and is in the hands of the governor, who has indicated he will sign it.Montana is among a wave of states passing legislation that opponents say could put transgender teens in jeopardy.Montana’s House speaker said he won’t let Zephyr speak on the chamber floor until she apologizes.Here’s what you need to know about the situation:WHO IS THE TRANSGENDER LAWMAKER AT THE CENTER OF THIS?Last year, ...

Boy riding bicycle struck by vehicle in Millbrae

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:29 GMT

(KRON) -- A boy was taken to a trauma center after he was struck by a vehicle in Millbrae on Friday, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office confirmed to KRON4. The crash happened at about 4:15 p.m. at Taylor Boulevard and Palm Avenue. Police said the boy was riding his bicycle when he was struck. The boy is being treated for head and arm injuries at the trauma center. The driver is cooperating with police, SMCSO said. This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates.

Person struck by vehicle in San Jose dies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:29 GMT

(KRON) -- The victim of a Tuesday crash in San Jose succumbed to his injuries on Thursday, the San Jose Police Department said. The crash happened at about 6:15 p.m. in the area of North White Road and Kentridge Drive involving a gray Chevy PT Cruiser and a pedestrian. An investigation revealed that the man driving the Chevy was going northbound on North White Road when the car veered into the southbound lanes and struck a man who was standing in the bike lane waiting to cross the street, police said. Motorcyclist dies in Moss Landing crash The victim was originally hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. He was pronounced dead on Thursday. There have been eight fatal crashes in San Jose so far in 2023, killing nine people. Six of the victims were pedestrians, police said. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to email [email protected] or call 408-277-4654.

Motorcyclist dies in Moss Landing crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:29 GMT

(KRON) -- A 28-year-old man was riding a motorcycle on Highway 1 in Moss Landing Friday when his motorcycle crashed into a Dodge Ram, according to the California Highway Patrol. The fatal collision happened just before 7 a.m. The motorcyclist, 28-year-old Steven J. Dolan of Moss Landing, was ejected and landed on the side of the highway, the CHP said. Dolan was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced deceased. "Alcohol or drugs are not suspected to be a factor at this time," the CHP wrote. CHP investigators said they determined the Dodge Ram driver, 22-year-old David Gutierrez, had turned his vehicle into the motorcycle's path. Gutierrez was attempting to turn left from Pieri Court onto Highway 1. Gutierrez was not injured, the CHP said. No arrests were made in connection to the fatal crash.

Royals lefty Kris Bubic to have Tommy John surgery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:29 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Kansas City Royals left-hander Kris Bubic will have Tommy John surgery next week, the team announced Friday.Bubic experienced forearm tightness last weekend during his start against Atlanta, and further examination revealed he needed major surgery. Dr. Neal ElAttrache will perform the procedure in Los Angeles.Bubic went 0-2 with a 3.94 ERA in three starts for the Royals this season, his fourth in the major leagues. The Bay Area native and Stanford product went 3-13 last year in his first full season in Kansas City’s starting rotation, and he has one victory in his last 15 starts combined.But Bubic made major changes to his approach in the offseason and entered this year with increased velocity and a new slider. He had 13 strikeouts and just one walk in his first two starts this season before his final start on a cold, rainy day in Kansas City.The Royals used right-handed reliever Taylor Clarke as an opener Friday night to fill Bubic’s spot in the r...

Life in prison for Maryland man who shot father in front of his family

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:29 GMT

A Maryland man was sentenced to life in prison plus an additional 110 years for the 2021 shooting of a Silver Spring man who was shot in his home in front of his family.On the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 30, Tremayne Dorsey, now 44 years old, shot and killed 39-year-old James Beverly Jr. after entering his apartment in Silver Spring, Maryland. He also assaulted two women, the shooting victim’s sister and a family friend, who were inside the home. His 8-month-old daughter and other family members were close by in the home.As detailed in court proceedings, Dorsey was known to the victims. He had previously stayed at the victims’ residence and had a falling out with them.He fled the scene, and police found him almost a month later in Colonial Heights, Virginia.Dorsey is charged with first-degree murder, felony murder, home invasion, two counts of first degree assault and three counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence.In 2017, Dorsey also faced charge...

Incidentes curiosos en ceremonias de coronación que rey Carlos III querrá evitar

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:29 GMT

(CNN)– Incendios provocados. Obispos torpes. Una esposa despechada golpeando la puerta de la abadía. Pueden parecer ficción, pero en realidad son situaciones que marcaron las coronaciones británicas a lo largo de la historia.Las coronaciones en la Abadía de Westminster se remontan hace casi 1.000 años. Se han convertido en una máquina afinada que funciona bien. Sin embargo, a pesar de toda la pompa y la ceremonia, ha habido ocasiones en las que han salido desastrosamente mal.George Gross, investigador visitante del King’s College de Londres y cofundador del Proyecto de Coronaciones Británicas, explica a CNN que la coronación de Guillermo el Conquistador el día de Navidad de 1066 “marca la pauta” de las coronaciones desde entonces.Incendio provocadoSegún Gross, Guillermo unió las tradiciones sajonas de la nación que había conquistado con las normandas de su patria, y su firme control del poder las consolidó en la cultura inglesa.Pero aunque su reinado fuera un...

Angels rookie C O’Hoppe on injured list with shoulder worry

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:29 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels placed promising rookie catcher Logan O’Hoppe on the 10-day injured list Friday due to a problem with his left shoulder.O’Hoppe is still undergoing tests before the Angels determine the severity of his injury, manager Phil Nevin said.O’Hoppe first injured his shoulder on a swing Monday in Boston. He injured it again while hitting a single Thursday in the ninth inning of the Angels’ road loss to the Yankees.The Angels have been vague on the nature of the injury, but O’Hoppe said Thursday that it was “the same thing” that happened in Boston: “I felt a pop come out the back.”The 23-year-old prospect seized the Angels’ starting job behind the plate out of spring training while Max Stassi is away from the team with a hip injury and a family emergency. O’Hoppe is batting .283 with four homers and 13 RBIs in 16 games.The Angels acquired O’Hoppe from Philadelphia near the trade deadline last season...

Second person dies after fire in New Bedford

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:44:29 GMT

A second person has died after a fire in New Bedford Thursday, state and local officials announced. Firefighters were able to rescue two older adults from the house. Both people were taken to a hospital, where officials on Thursday said one person was pronounced dead. The second person rescued has since also died, officials said.In their update Friday, the state Department of Fire Services identified the people who died in this fire as Radames Lopez Mendrez, 78, and Eneida Gonzalez Mangual, 79. “On behalf of Mayor Jon Mitchell and the New Bedford Fire Department, I want to offer our most sincere condolences to this family at a time of such terrible loss,” said New Bedford Fire Chief Scott Kruger.Kruger noted another fire late last month, also in New Bedford, that killed two people. “This was the second fire in three weeks to claim two members of our community, and our hearts are with all the loved ones who are grieving today,” Kruger said.The Department of Fire Services New Bed...