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Rhodes wildfire forces thousands of evacuations, tourists flee

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

Thousands of tourists and residents fleeing wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes took refuge in schools and shelters on Sunday, with many evacuated on private boats from beaches as flames threatened resorts and coastal villages.Thousands spent the night on beaches and streets.Tour operators Jet2, TUI and Correndon cancelled flights leaving for Rhodes, which lies southeast of mainland Greece and is famous for its beaches and historic sites. The fire left trees black and skeletal. Dead animals lay in the road near burnt-out cars.The fire brigade said 19,000 people were moved from homes and hotels, calling it the biggest safe transport of residents and tourists Greece has carried out.British holidaymaker Chris Freestone said TUI had not put on enough coaches for the 800 people at Labranda, the hotel where he was staying, and guests were sent several times to the beach to wait for boats that did not arrive."The smoke was coming. So we all set off on foot. I walked 12 miles (19.3 km) ...

Overnight shooting at gathering in Gardena leads to man’s death; 2 others injured 

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department is investigating what led up to the shooting death of a man at a party in Gardena. According to LASD, deputies from the Compton Station responded to the 100 block of West 155th Street around 1:45 a.m. Sunday morning on calls of a gunshot victim. Upon arriving on scene, they found the victim, only identified as an 18 to 21-year-old Black man, had been transported to a local hospital for apparent gunshot wounds to the chest. He was subsequently pronounced deceased, authorities said. Deputies later discovered that two additional gunshot victims – an 18-year-old Hispanic man and an 18-year-old Black man – were also transported to area hospitals. They were listed in stable condition. SWAT team deployed to assist police with barricaded assault suspect in Long Beach “Investigators learned there was a party going on at the business location when a fight ensued between two males and gunshots were heard,” LASD said in a statement. No susp...

Tracy man arrested for allegedly killing his 65-year-old mother

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

Police have arrested a man accused of killing his 65-year-old mother in Tracy.Carla Carroll was found dead in her home on Thicket Court on Friday night with at least one gunshot wound, according to Sgt. Michael Richards, a public information officer at the Tracy Police Department. By the following morning, detectives had booked her 26-year-old son, Spencer Carroll, also from Tracy, into the San Joaquin County Jail.Though the investigation into Carroll’s death is ongoing, Richards said there were no other suspects aside from Spencer Carroll. Police are still looking into why the murder happened and have not yet released any motives for the crime.Authorities are encouraging those with any information about the case to contact Detective Brian Azevedo at [email protected] or (209) 831-6534.

SF Giants swept by last-place Nationals, limp away from nation’s capital

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

Beaten up by injuries, battered by travel, the Giants limped away from the nation’s capital Sunday with their tail between their legs.For all the progress gained with five straight wins out out of the All-Star break, they have given it all back over the past five games against two of MLB’s bottom dwellers.Facing the Washington Nationals, a team 23½ games back of their division, San Francisco was swept in a series of three games for the first time this season, culminating in a 6-1 loss Sunday afternoon that wasn’t even its most meager effort of the weekend. It was also Washington’s first sweep of the season.Stretching their losing streak to five games, the Giants (54-46) haven’t gotten a hit with runners in scoring position since Wednesday and have been outscored 29-8 over the past five games. They’ve fallen four games back of the Dodgers and only remain tied with the D-backs because Arizona has lost four straight.“We know we’re a bette...

Car veers off road, over Sanchez Street Stairs in San Francisco

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

(KRON) -- A car veered off a dead end and fell over the Sanchez Street Stairs San Francisco on Saturday evening, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. (Photo courtesy of SFFD) Glen Park gas leak prompts resident evacuations The crash happened around 7:18 p.m. when witnesses said a driver veered off the dead end at Cumberland Street before landing at 19th and Sanchez streets. SFFD and San Francisco Police Department officers were called to the scene. Crews with SFFD Truck 7 confirmed that no injuries happened due to the crash. However, when fire crews arrived, all of the occupants of the vehicle fled the scene, SFFD said. KRON On is streaming 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 { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }A photo from the scene shows that the car came to rest on its top after it overt...

Showdowns between young Jets stars Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner have been a camp highlight

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Garrett Wilson sprinted down the field as Aaron Rodgers launched a deep pass, looking for a big gain.Sauce Gardner, step for step with his New York Jets teammate, stuck out his left arm just as the ball arrived and deftly knocked it away.Advantage: Gardner. But only for a moment.On the next play in Saturday’s training camp practice, Rodgers went Wilson’s way again — this time on a slant pass over the middle. And Wilson made a sweet move in front of Gardner and zipped ahead for extra yardage. The reigning AP Offensive Rookie of the Year vs. the reigning AP Defensive Rookie of the Year is a must-see matchup this summer. Snap after snap. “Yeah, it’s fun because sometimes the ball’s not even thrown and they’re out there competing because they find each other all the time,” coach Robert Saleh said. “It’s cliché — iron sharpens iron, an offensive and defensive rookie of the year — but it’s a pretty cool dynamic to watch those two go at it. “It’s...

Jordan’s Hoylake homecoming ends in ‘perfect finish’ and a spot in next year’s British Open

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

HOYLAKE, England (AP) — Matthew Jordan’s first shot at the British Open was a special one — the very first one made at the tournament on his home course. His last shot on Sunday might have meant even more — a 7-footer for birdie that guaranteed he will be back next year at golf’s oldest major.Jordan didn’t know it at the time, but his putt at the par-5 18th gave him a top-10 finish and an automatic qualification for the Open at Royal Troon.He pumped his fist and raised his arms after the putt went in, igniting a huge roar from the stands. He then twirled his hat and thanked the local crowd that had been supporting him from the start at Royal Liverpool.“It was just the perfect finish to what has been the most unbelievable week,” the 27-year-old Englishman said. “Just rolling that in, I just so wanted to knock it in just for everyone who’s supported me, just to go mental one last time and crazy. They stuck with me even in the rain like this.”Jordan already had been loudly cheere...

Elly De La Cruz homers as Cincinnati Reds sweep Arizona Diamondbacks with 7-3 win

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Elly De La Cruz hit his first career leadoff homer and Nick Senzel connected for a two-run shot, helping the Cincinnati Reds sweep the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 7-3 victory on Sunday.Christian Encarnacion-Strand had two hits and two RBIs as Cincinnati (55-46) earned its fifth straight victory overall. It was the Reds’ first sweep of the Diamondbacks since July 6-8, 2007, at Great American Ball Park.Derek Law (4-4) pitched a scoreless inning for the win in the finale of the three-game set. Lucas Sims got two outs for his second save.Arizona (54-46) loaded the bases in the ninth, but Lourdes Gurriel Jr. bounced into a game-ending double play.Corbin Carroll hit his 21st homer for the Diamondbacks, and Ketel Marte went 2 for 2 with three walks.Right-hander Jose Ruiz made his 38th appearance and second career start for Arizona in a bullpen game. It was Ruiz’s first start since Sept. 26, 2019. Ruiz committed a pitch-clock violation prior to his first pitch ...

Arlington Co. police investigate sexual assault, robbery with box cutter

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

Police in Arlington County, Virginia, are looking for a suspect after a woman was robbed and sexually assaulted at the Crystal City Shops on Saturday evening.In a news release, police say the female victim was walking in the 1900 block of South Bell Street when she was approached by a man who showed her a box cutter, then demanded money and stole her cellphone.The suspect then took her to a secluded area where he sexually assaulted her and hit her on the head with the box cutter, causing a laceration, police said.The woman was able to flee and seek help from people in the 1900 block of Richmond Highway, who called the police. Officers arrived on the scene around 8:24 p.m.Police say the victim was transported to an area hospital where she was treated for nonlife threatening injuries.ACPD has released a description of the suspect as a Black male in his mid-20’s with dark hair and a beard. At the time of the assault, he was wearing a gray T-shirt, black shorts with gray leggings ...

Newgarden completes IndyCar Series weekend sweep at Iowa Speedway

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:58:36 GMT

NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Josef Newgarden completed the weekend sweep he wanted at a track where he has had plenty of success, winning the IndyCar Series race Sunday at Iowa Speedway.Newgarden held onto the lead on a restart with three laps to go, winning by less than a second over Team Penske teammate Will Power.It was the sixth victory of Newgarden’s career at the .875-mile oval and came a day after he led for 129 laps in another win. Newgarden needed a little extra work in this race after starting seventh — he started third on Saturday — but he was able to move into the lead by Lap 31 and maintained control the rest of the way.Newgarden left the weekend in second place in the series standings, only 80 points behind leader Alex Palou. Palou, who finished third, came into the weekend with a 117-point lead over Scott Dixon, with Newgarden 126 points back in third place.Newgarden continued his dominance on the series’ ovals this season. He won at Texas Motor Speedway on April 2, then won t...