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Bobcats get cozy in Claremont backyard, residents concerned

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:42:34 GMT

Residents in a Claremont neighborhood are concerned after a family of bobcats moved into a resident’s backyard. The wild cats haven’t caused any trouble yet, but residents are worried they could become a threat.Video footage from Patrick Cullen’s Claremont home shows a sighting of a mother bobcat and her two kittens near some furniture patio and then later returning to the backyard. "It was a strange-looking cat initially and then I saw it,” Cullen said. “I started looking a little more intently at it and I was like, 'Oh, that’s a bobcat.' Then I saw the two little ones wander in.” Residents in a Claremont neighborhood are concerned after a family of bobcats moved into a resident’s backyard.(Source: Patrick Cullen)The wild cats, which are generally small in size and often prey on rodents, can still become aggressive on rare occasions when they feel threatened. Mackenzie Rich, conflict specialist with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, says people who find themselve...

Man fatally shot in L.A., police searching for suspects

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:42:34 GMT

Los Angeles police are searching for suspects who fatally shot a man in Boyle Heights on June 13. Around 4:27 a.m., police responded to reports of shots fired near the 3400 block of Emery Street. When they arrived on scene, they found 25-year-old Noah Martinez suffering from a gunshot wound, according to an LAPD news release.Emergency crews provided medical treatment, but Martinez succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene.  During the investigation, detectives recovered expended casings.There were no witnesses and it is unknown what led up to the shooting. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to call Detective Arroyo or Detective Abundis of the Operations Central Bureau Homicide at 213-996-4104.

'They are doing it wrong': Ron DeSantis visits SF, slams city in campaign ad

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:42:34 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis tweeted out a campaign advertisement on Tuesday about what he saw in San Francisco, a city he described as "once-great." In a minute-long video titled, "We Need to Restore Sanity Across This County," posted at 4:34 p.m., the 2024 presidential candidate delivered a message while standing in front of a graffitied San Francisco wall and a pile of trash. Biden in SF: Street closures, what you need to know DeSantis claimed to see people defecating on the street and using drugs such as heroin and crack. He said the city "really collapsed because of leftist policies," which led to people moving from San Francisco to Florida. "The city is not vibrant anymore," he said. "It's really collapsed because of leftist policies, and these policies have caused people to flee this area. They don't prosecute criminals like they do in most parts of the country. The wreckage has really been sad to see." "It just shows you these policies matter. Lea...

Mariners’ Crawford bruises right shoulder in a collision with the Yankees’ Bader, to get MRI

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:42:34 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford left Tuesday night’s 3-1 loss to the New York Yankees after 2 1/2 innings because of a bruised right shoulder sustained in a collision with Harrison Bader.Crawford flied out leading off the game and was hurt when Bader stole second base in the second inning. Crawford grounded out in the third and was replaced by Dylan Moore in the bottom half.“Certain times you suck it up and try to stay in the game but your body tells you otherwise sometimes,” Crawford said. “It was kind of like a weird little collision and I just felt it right after, barely lift my arm up, and I knew I wasn’t going to help my team after that because I probably couldn’t make a throw to first base.”Crawford said X-rays were negative and he will get an MRI Wednesday.He is hitting .239 with four homers and 24 RBIs.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Nate Ackenhausen shines in his first start and LSU shuts out Tennessee 5-0 at College World Series

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:42:34 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Jay Johnson texted Nate Ackenhausen at 8:56 a.m. Tuesday to let him know he would make his first start for LSU less than 12 hours later in a game against Tennessee with the Tigers’ season on the line.Ackenhausen said he slept in and didn’t get back to his coach until shortly after 11. “I texted him that I would give it all I’ve got,” the big left-hander said.Ackenhausen did that and then some, pitching six innings and combining with Riley Cooper for the Tigers’ nation-leading 11th shutout of the season, a 5-0 victory in the College World Series.“When you’re on this side of the bracket, you need that,” Johnson said. “If you’re going to do something here, you need a performance like Nate gave us.”LSU (50-16) beat its Southeastern Conference rival for the fourth time in five meetings — and the second time in Omaha — and will play No. 1 national seed Wake Forest on Wednesday night. The Tigers would have to beat the Demon Deacons in ...

Reds push winning streak to 10 with an 8-6 victory over the Rockies

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:42:34 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — TJ Friedl hit a three-run homer on a four-hit night, rookie Elly De La Cruz added a solo shot and the Cincinnati Reds extended their winning streak to 10 games with an 8-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.“I remember what it was like to lose a game,” Friedl said. “That’s why we’re trying to stay as far away from it as possible.”Will Benson had a solo homer in the sixth, helping the NL Central-leading Reds to their longest winning streak since 2012, when they also won 10 straight. De La Cruz had three hits as fans chanted “Elly! Elly!”“We’re very appreciative of the opportunity we have,” Reds manager David Bell said. “We’ve experienced what that feel like and we want to keep it going. What great crowds we’ve had the last two nights that means a lot to our team.”Jorge Alfaro’s three-run homer in the eighth, which bounced off the top of the fence in center, couldn’t keep the Rockies from their seventh straight loss.The Reds scored two run...

Hicks homers and drives in 4 as the Orioles beat the Rays 8-6 after nearly blowing a 7-run lead

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:42:34 GMT

Baltimore Orioles' Aaron Hicks (34) celebrates with Adam Frazier (12), Austin Hays (21), and Anthony Santander (25) after his three-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 20, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)(AP/Chris O'Meara) Baltimore Orioles' Aaron Hicks (34) celebrates with Adam Frazier (12), Austin Hays (21), and Anthony Santander (25) after his three-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 20, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)(AP/Chris O'Meara) ST. PETERSURG, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Hicks homered and had four RBIs ...

Contreras has the big hit as the Brewers overcome a 4-run deficit to beat the Diamondbacks 7-5

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:42:34 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — William Contreras hit a two-run double in the seventh inning to put Milwaukee ahead for good as the Brewers came back from a four-run deficit to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5 on Tuesday night.Jesse Winker homered for the first time this season to help the Brewers rally after falling behind 4-0. Ketel Marte went 3 for 5 with a three-run homer and double for the NL-West leading Diamondbacks.The Brewers trailed 5-3 when they began the seventh by loading the bases against Austin Adams without hitting a ball out of the infield.Luis Urías drew a leadoff walk. Blake Perkins then hit a grounder to the right side of the infield, but Marte looked over to second before making the throw to first. That pause enabled Perkins to beat the throw for an infield single.Joey Wiemer then hit a bouncer that went of Adams’ glove. Marte managed to field the ball, but Perkins beat his throw to second. Wiemer’s hit loaded the bases and put the tying run in scoring position.Kyle Nelson in...

RTD rides will be free for 2 months this summer

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:42:34 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — RTD rides will be free for two months this summer.The Zero Fare for Better Air initiative will be in place through July and August as an effort to reduce ground-level ozone by encouraging transit ridership.“This includes all of our services: bus, light rail, commuter rail, flex ride, an accessory ride,” RTD spokesperson Marta Sipeki said.“And yes, it does include the A Line to the airport, which we've had many questions about that," Sipeki said. 11 new Colorado laws go into effect in July RTD did a one-month free fare initiative last year under the same grant and saw a 20% increase in ridership.When asked about how RTD will keep more people safe during these free months, officials tell FOX31 there will be heightened safety efforts as there were in the free month last year. “We encourage customers to download the Transit Watch app, which can be found on both for Android and Apple products,” Sipeki said. “Any time we see any safety concerns on our router or our syste...

Are July 4th drone shows the wave of the future?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:42:34 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The company responsible for the Denver Nuggets championship-night drone show is gearing up for a busy July Fourth holiday.HireUAVPro.com is scheduled to perform its drone show as part of Castle Rock’s all-day Independence Day celebration.Tuesday night, the company ran through a test run for an upcoming show in Highland Park, Illinois. CEO Graham Hill said the Denver-based company has been around for almost a decade."The purpose of our business is supposed to be a little less of a carbon footprint," he said. RTD rides will be free for 2 months this summer Hill said during the NBA playoffs, he approached the Metropolitan State University of Denver about using campus space to launch the colorful drone shows, which included an image of at least one Nuggets player.“Yeah, the fact that it all came together,” he said.“We got good weather. We got the Nuggets win. It was — it was perfect. It was absolutely perfect," Hill said.Hill said his company also has landed upcoming g...