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LA police: 1 dead, 3 wounded in shooting at shopping center

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:50 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — One person is dead and three others were injured in a shooting during a drug deal outside a Los Angeles shopping center Saturday, police said.Multiple suspects shot at each other during what police believe was a dispute during a narcotics deal in a parking lot in the area of Vanowen and Fallbrook in West Hills around 3:45 p.m., Los Angeles Police Department Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton said.The deceased man was not immediately identified by police. Three victims hit by gunfire were transported to a hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. At least two of those may face charges after their release from medical care, Hamilton said.Three suspects were in custody Saturday evening and investigators believe the shooting involved gang members, he said.Police recovered two firearms at the scene, Hamilton said.“We believe that all of the people involved in this dispute have been identified and we believe we have them either in custody or we have them where we ...

Bulgarians head to polls for 5th time in 2 years

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:50 GMT

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarians were casting their ballots on Sunday in a general election — the fifth in two years — hoping to end political instability and help overcome the economic woes fueled by a raging war in Ukraine.Polling stations opened at 7 a.m. (0400 GMT). Initial exit poll results will be announced after polls close at 8 p.m. (1700 GMT) and preliminary results are expected on Monday.Turnout is expected to be low due to voters’ apathy and disillusionment with politicians, who have been repeatedly unable to cobble together a viable government coalition. Moreover, in the last days before the vote, a wave of bomb threats targeted schools that are hosting polling stations for Sunday’s election. Cybersecurity experts attributed the threats to hacker groups engaged in hybrid attacks most likely linked to Russia and aimed at creating fear and reducing voter turnout.Traditionally, many Bulgarians share pro-Russia sentiments, which provides fertile soil for aggressive Kremlin ...

“Stay Woke,” How The Right-Wing Has Misappropriated Erykah Badu’s Message of Awareness For Pussy Riot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:50 GMT

The Canadian Government Has Cancelled Student Loan Interest Indefinitely

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:50 GMT

In The Month Of Ramadan, We Honour Abbas ibn Firnas

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:50 GMT

Woman dies after car goes down embankment at Seacliff State Beach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:50 GMT

APTOS — Officials said a 68-year-old Watsonville woman died after her car went down an embankment and crashed onto the picnic area at Seacliff State Beach Saturday morning.According to a release from the California Highway Patrol, the woman was driving a 2018 Toyota RAV4 in a southerly direction on State Park Drive south of Santa Cruz Avenue into Seacliff State Beach at 8:23 a.m. For an unknown reason, the driver drove the vehicle down an embankment and crashed onto the picnic area.The driver sustained major injuries and was transported by ambulance to Dominican Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead. The cause of the crash is under investigation and it is unknown if drugs or alcohol played a factor in the crash.

Gregor scores first NHL hat-trick as Sharks enjoy rare feel-good night

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:50 GMT

TEMPE, Ariz. — Noah Gregor had three goals, Kyle Criscuolo and Danil Guschin scored their first NHL goals and the San Jose Sharks routed the Arizona Coyotes 7-2 on Saturday night.Criscuolo and Gushchin were recalled from the San Jose Barracuda on Saturday and helped the Sharks to their third straight victory after a nine-game losing streak that left them at the bottom of the NHL standings. Chicago and Columbus have since slid into a tie for the league’s worst record.Jacob Peterson and Logan Couture also scored for San Jose — with Peterson’s goal his first of the season. Erik Karlsson had four assists, giving him 73 for the season. He added to his franchise season record for defensemen with his 95th point. Nico Sturm assisted on Gregor’s first two goals.Goalie Kaapo Kahkonen stopped 29 shots for San Jose.J.J. Moser scored for Arizona, which has lost seven in a row and its last three at home (0-5-2). Ivan Prosvetov had 24 saves and took his first loss of the season i...

52-year-old man dies from shooting in Tenderloin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:50 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) — One man died after a shooting in the Tenderloin on Saturday afternoon, according to the San Francisco Police Department.  One dead in motorcycle crash on Hwy-1 Just after 1 p.m., officers from the Tenderloin Station responded to the 200 block of Golden Gate Avenue for a report of a shooting. The officers arrived and found a 52-year-old man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.Officers called emergency medical crews to the scene after providing aid to the man. The victim was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Despite efforts by medical personnel, the victim died because of his injuries. 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%; }SFPD's Homicide Detail is handling the investigation. SFPD i...

Kings move to cusp of playoff berth with 3-1 win over Kraken

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:50 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Despite a string of injuries and absences, the Los Angeles Kings are on the cusp of wrapping up another trip to the postseason. Pheonix Copley made 25 saves, Sean Durzi, Carl Grundstrom and Kevin Fiala scored, and the Kings created separation in the Pacific Division standings with a 3-1 win over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night. Durzi scored at 11:45 of the second period thanks to a deflection that left an open goal, and Grundstrom stole the puck from Brandon Tanev and beat Martin Jones glove side with 14:38 remaining to give Los Angeles a 2-0 lead. Fiala added an empty net goal with 45 seconds left, his 23rd of the season. “I didn’t think there was a lot of ice for either team. Both teams played a very tight, I don’t want to say conservative, but smart game. There wasn’t space to make plays and if you had a chance to get it to the net, you’d better take advantage of it,” Los Angeles coach Todd McLellan said. “Fortunately for us, we got the lead and there wa...

Noah Gregor has hat trick, Sharks rout Coyotes 7-2

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:50 GMT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Noah Gregor had three goals, Kyle Criscuolo and Danil Guschin scored their first NHL goals and the San Jose Sharks routed the Arizona Coyotes 7-2 on Saturday night.Criscuolo and Gushchin were recalled from the minors Saturday and helped the Sharks to their third straight victory after a nine-game losing streak that left them at the bottom of the NHL standings. Chicago and Columbus have since moved into a tie for the worst record.It was the first career hat trick for Gregor, who has 24 career goals in 172 NHL games.“I don’t know, sometimes you get hot and things go in for you, so I think that’s what happened tonight,” Gregor said.Jacob Peterson and Logan Couture also scored for San Jose — with Peterson’s goal his first of the season. Erik Karlsson had four assists, giving him 73 for the season. He added to his franchise season record for defensemen with his 95th point. Nico Sturm assisted on Gregor’s first two goals.Kaapo Kahkonen stopped 29 shot...