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Two men get 16 years for 2019 fatal shooting during Oakland marijuana robbery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:09 GMT

OAKLAND — Two men have received the exact same prison term of 16 years for involvement in a 2019 robbery and shooting that killed a 25-year-old man.Jose Antonio Alvarez, 25, and Omar Rojo, 25, both entered no contest pleas to voluntary manslaughter and were formally sentenced in late October. They were originally charged with murder and robbery in the death of 25-year-old Jaime Valdovinos.Police said at the time that Rojo and Alvarez arranged to rob Valdovinos and another man of “a large amount of marijuana” after setting up a cannabis deal. The four men met on the 3000 block of East Ninth Street in Oakland on Sept. 26, 2019.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | East Bay kidnapping suspect captured after fleeing mental health diversion program Crime and Public Safety | Antioch man found shot to death Wednesday afternoon Crime and Public Safety | Ex-FCI Dublin correctional officer gets 8 years for sexually abusing inmat...

APEC protesters block Bay Bridge Thursday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:09 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- All lanes remain blocked on the Bay Bridge after protesters shut down all lanes of westbound Interstate 80 traffic on the bridge during the Thursday morning commute. The protesters stopped their cars on the bridge, east of Treasure Island Road, and threw their keys into the Bay before chaining themselves together and to the bridge, according to California Highway Patrol. APEC updates: Protesters block Bay Bridge, Biden calls Xi ‘dictator’ Around 50 to 60 protesters on the bridge were arrested and processed by responding CHP officers before being led to awaiting buses, according to KRON4's Will Tran. Approximately 250 officers are on scene, according to CHP.As of 10 a.m., a far-right lane of westbound traffic reopened on the Bay Bridge for motorists already on the bridge. Drivers who were backed up before the toll plaza were being guided by CHP to turn around back into Oakland. There is no estimated time for when all lanes will reopen across the Bay Bridge. ...

When does APEC end?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:09 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Protesters shutdown the westbound lanes of the Bay Bridge Thursday morning as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit entered its sixth day. The conference is currently in full swing with its impacts being felt across the City of San Francisco. Protesters have assembled near the Moscone Center in an attempt to block the conference's CEO event.South of the city, in Woodside, protesters have also gathered near the planned location for a potentially historic meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping. APEC updates: Protest erupt in SF, Muni rerouted In San Francisco, the event has led to widespread street closures, Muni being rerouted, lane closures on the Bay Bridge and other disruptions. With all the impacts to the city and the region, the question on many people's minds is, when will it all be over?When does APEC end?APEC SF 2023 got underway on Saturday, Nov. 11 and will run through Friday, Nov. 17. President Biden arrived ...

With A’s moving to Las Vegas, a look at the history of MLB relocation over the past 70 years

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:09 GMT

The Oakland Athletics are firmly headed for Las Vegas after Major League Baseball team owners unanimously approved the sport’s first reloaction since 2005 on Thursday.It will be the A’s fourth city — from Philadelphia to Kansas City to Oakland to Las Vegas — the most in baseball’s history. Here’s a look at Major League Baseball teams that have moved cities since 1953.TBA: Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas After years of complaints about the Oakland Coliseum and an inability to gain government assistance for a new ballpark in the Bay Area, the A’s plan to move to a stadium to be built on the Las Vegas Strip with $380 million in public financing approved by the Nevada government. The A’s lease at the Coliseum expires after the 2024 season and it remains unclear where the team will play before a new ballpark opens, in 2027 at the earliest.2005: Montreal Expos move to WashingtonThe franchise became the Nationals after 36 years in Canada, leaving after declining...

Nuevos videos muestran a Alec Baldwin con un arma de utilería días antes del fatal tiroteo en el set de filmación de “Rust”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:09 GMT

(CNN) —  Una serie de videos obtenidos en exclusiva por NBC News muestran al actor Alec Baldwin manejando al menos una pistola de utilería durante el rodaje de la película “Rust”, días antes de un tiroteo mortal en el set.En los videos, que parecen ser imágenes sin editar del western, se ve a Baldwin disparando una pistola mientras sale de una cabaña y corre por una zona montañosa rodeada de maleza.En uno de los videos, se ve a Baldwin interactuando con el equipo de rodaje, discutiendo los movimientos de su personaje, cómo se rodará la escena y cómo actuará él en ella.En otra escena, Baldwin está de espaldas, con un rifle a su lado, hablando con el equipo de rodaje.“Un momento, si voy a disparar a la derecha, ¿quieren ir hacia el otro lado de la cámara? No quiero disparar hacia ustedes”, dice el actor.Las imágenes, inéditas hasta ahora, muestran por primera vez a Baldwin trabajando con una pistola de utilería en el set de Nuevo México y fueron filmadas ...

David Cameron visits the Ukrainian port of Odesa, his first overseas trip as the UK’s top diplomat

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:09 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — David Cameron traveled Thursday to the Ukrainian port of Odesa in his first overseas trip as Britain’s new foreign minister, and pledged that the U.K. would continue providing military support until Ukraine is victorious in its war with Russia.Cameron, a former prime minister who returned to government in a surprise appointment Monday in a Cabinet shuffle, said he wanted to make Ukraine his first diplomatic destination, and met Wednesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.“I admire the strength and determination of the Ukrainian people,” he told Zelenskyy in a video posted by the president.Cameron said the U.K. would continue to provide moral, economic and diplomatic support “but above all, the military support that you need not just this year and next year but however long it takes.”The two-day visit came as Ukraine faces several challenges on and off the battlefield. Zelenskyy has struggled to capture the world’s attention as focus has sh...

No. 24 Oklahoma State looks to bounce back from loss to UCF against Houston

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:09 GMT

No. 24 Oklahoma State (7-3, 5-2 Big 12, No. 23 CFP) at Houston (4-6, 2-5), Saturday, 4 p.m. EST (ESPN2)Line: Oklahoma State by 6 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Houston leads 10-9-1.WHAT’S AT STAKE?Oklahoma State, which is coming off a 45-3 loss to UCF, is in a four-way tie for second place in the Big 12 with Oklahoma, Iowa State and Kansas State. The Cowboys need a win to remain in the hunt for a place in the Big 12 Championship game. Houston needs to win its final two games to reach bowl eligibility.KEY MATCHUPOklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon II against the Houston run defense. Gordon leads the country with 1,250 yards rushing and is averaging 125 yards per game. He has 17 carries of at least 20 yards this season, which also leads the nation. He’s looking to bounce back after being held to just 25 yards rushing against UCF. Houston allowed 204 yards rushing and two touchdowns against Cincinnati last week and has allowed an average of 165 yards rushing this ...

No. 4 Florida State to honor its seniors vs North Alabama in final home game

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:09 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Offensive lineman D’Mitri Emmanuel will be participating in the third senior night of his seven-year college career when No. 4 Florida State takes on North Alabama on Saturday.Emmanuel began his college career at Charlotte in 2017 and now is in his second season at Florida State. He is working toward a third bachelor’s degree.“I have been blessed to have all seven years,” Emmanuel said. “I had a senior night in Charlotte and then I had another one last year, just in case I didn’t get the waiver (from the NCAA). Just really grateful to be here, appreciate the moment, last one at Doak.”The 6-foot-9 Emmanuel has been a big part of the Seminoles’ offense, which is 13th in the Football Bowl Subdivision in scoring (38.3 points) and 17th in passing (291.1 yards) despite injuries at receiver and along the offensive line.Florida State (10-0, No. 4 CFP) will honor its seniors before their final home game, which comes against FCS opponent North Alabama (3-7). The Semin...

No. 14 Oklahoma carries Big 12 title game aspirations into clash with BYU

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:09 GMT

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Oklahoma has earned a second chance at potentially playing for another Big 12 Championship.The no. 14 Sooners (8-2, 5-2 Big 12, no. 14 in CFP) seemingly faded from contention for a Big 12 title game slot following back-to-back losses to Kansas and Oklahoma State. But a resounding victory over West Virginia last weekend, coupled with defeats for the Jayhawks and the Cowboys, created a brand-new jumble in the conference standings. Oklahoma now sits in a four-way tie with Oklahoma State, Iowa State, and Kansas State for second place behind Texas.It adds stakes to an otherwise unremarkable road trip to BYU.“We put ourselves in a tough position,” Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said. “That’s what I know. We don’t control our own destiny. But let’s focus on the finish. Let’s focus on this week. Let’s focus on the details and the DNA of this opponent.”The Sooners head west with an offense operating at peak efficiency again. Dillon Gabriel became the first Oklahoma player t...

USA Hockey names Brett Peterson general manager for the 2024 IIHF Men’s World Championship

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:48:09 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — USA Hockey has named Brett Peterson as its general manager for next year’s IIHF Men’s World Championship.The organization announced the hire Thursday. Peterson, in his fourth season as an assistant GM with the NHL’s Florida Panthers, is believed to be the first Black executive to serve in that role for USA Hockey.“We are really excited to have Brett as the general manager of our men’s national team,” USA Hockey assistant executive director of hockey operations John Vanbiesbrouck said in a statement. “He has done a terrific job in helping build the Florida Panthers, and his extensive knowledge of the overall player pool in our country will be really beneficial in putting together our team for the world championship.”Peterson, 42, became the first Black assistant GM in the NHL when the Panthers hired him in 2020. The Northborough, Massachusetts, native previously served as Wasserman Media Group’s VP of hockey and was an NHLPA-cert...