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Bronny James poised to make college debut for USC nearly 5 months after cardiac arrest

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:24:42 GMT

By BETH HARRIS (AP Sports Writer)LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bronny James is poised to make his college debut for Southern California nearly five months after he suffered cardiac arrest.The 19-year-old freshman is likely to come off the bench for the Trojans (5-3) on Sunday against Long Beach State. In the crowd at Galen Center is expected to be his father, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, and the rest of his family.“Super excited for that moment,” LeBron James said. “I can’t wait to see him run out with his teammates. And then once he checks into the game, whenever that case may be, it’s going to be a big moment for our family.”Coach Andy Enfield said James’ status for Sunday will be based on how the freshman feels and the opinions of USC’s doctors, trainers and strength coach.James will be on a minutes restriction in his debut.James suffered cardiac arrest on July 20 during a workout at Galen Center. He was found to have a con...

Authorities searching for man who stole more than $1,000 in designer fragrances from Sephora 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:24:42 GMT

The search is on for a man wanted for stealing more than $1,000 in luxury merchandise from a Sephora in Calabasas. According to a release from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, the theft occurred on Nov. 13 at the Sephora store in the Calabasas Commons at 5:19 p.m.  Road rage suspect rams police cars, is shot by officers in Hacienda Heights The suspect entered the store and proceeded to the fragrance section where he took multiple Tom Ford and Yves Saint-Laurent items and concealed them in his sweatshirt, authorities said. The suspect fled the scene in a silver Nissan SUV. (LASD)He then exited the store with the unpaid items – worth $1,309 – before entering a silver Nissan SUV and fleeing the scene.  Fire breaks out at LAX terminal; cause under investigation Anyone with information is asked to contact the LASD’s Malibu-Lost Hills Station. Anonymous information can be submitted by calling L.A. Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by visiting www.lacrimest...

Fire crews making progress on wind fueled South Fire in Ventura County 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:24:42 GMT

Firefighters are working to contain a fast-moving, wind fueled wildfire that broke out in northern Ventura County on Saturday. The "South Fire" was first reported at 9:37 a.m. Saturday near the community of Somis; it is believed that the blaze started a short distance away from a radio tower just west of South Mountain, fire officials said. Evacuation orders were issued on Saturday for several affected areas, including the Saticoy Country Club, but orders were lifted for parts of Somis and an area of Santa Paula near Mission Rock Road at 8 a.m. Sunday, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department.   Authorities searching for man who stole thousands in designer fragrances from Sephora The evacuation warning remains in place for the Saticoy Country Club area, authorities said. “It is anticipated the remaining evacuation warning will be lifted at or before 5 p.m. on [Sunday],” the Ventura County Sheriff's Department said on X, formerly Twitter. A brush fire burns in nor...

Kia Telluride moving through the SUV pack

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:24:42 GMT

The Kia Telluride, a three-row sport utility vehicle, was introduced in early 2019 as a 2020 model. It quickly found success in the midsize segment and has maintained its popularity while infiltrating the sales of long-tenured competitors.The Telluride followed the Ford Explorer (1990 debut), Toyota Highlander (2000), Subaru Outback (1994), Hyundai Santa Fe (2000) and Ford Bronco (1965–1996, 2021–present) in sales in 2022.Selected as the 2020 World Car of the Year by more than 100 automotive journalists in 30 countries, the Telluride continues the South Korean manufacturer’s new status. Its reputation for making shoddy vehicles is long gone.With its extensive changes in 2023, the 2024 Kia Telluride only has a few updates but remains part of the vehicle’s first generation.Available in LX, S, EX, SX and SX Prestige trims, the SUV is further diverse with off-road leaning X-Line and X-Pro versions of the SX and SX-Prestige. All offerings are equipped standard with a 3.8-lite...

Prep roundup: Salesian boys win Gridley Invitational championship on 30-foot buzzer-beater

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:24:42 GMT

Boys basketballSalesian 63, Branson 60With the game tied at 60 with just a few seconds left, Alvin Loving IV raced downcourt and splashed a 30-foot 3-pointer at the buzzer to give Salesian the victory over Branson in the Gridley Invitational final. @salesianprep 2025 @alvin_loving4 with 3 point shot to give the PRIDE win in OT over @bransonhoops @CalHiSports @MaxPreps @NorCalPreps @FrankieBur @Trigonis30 @simplyy_bball @KasselMedia @MitchBookLive @FullTimeHoops1 @Devin_Ugland @DarrenSabedra @westcoastpreps_ @RonMFlores pic.twitter.com/j3yh31ZVJH— Juan Jimenez (@CoachJuan17) December 10, 2023Salesian is now 6-0 on the season. Before downing Branson at the buzzer, Salesian had won its other five games all by double-digits.Salesian’s Deundrae Perteet scored a team-high 15 points, as did point guard Aaron Claytor, who scored 10 points in the fourth quarter. Zion Yeargin scored nine points, and Loving and Elias Obenyah each scored seven. Jase Butler, an Illinois commit, led Branson...

The 2024 Mazda CX-30 Premium Plus AWD Crossover SUV

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:24:42 GMT

What is a CX-30? The CX-30 is a subcompact crossover SUV built in the Salamanca, Mexico assembly plant and sold in North America by Mazda. The 2024 CX-30 is now available in 8 different models and prices that include the entry level CX-30 2.5 S base model for $24,995, the 2.5 S Select Sport for $26,500, the 2.5 S Preferred for $28,790, the 2.5 S Carbon Edition for $29,790, the 2.5 S Premium Package for $31,990, the 2.5 Carbon Turbo model for $32,790, the 2.5 Turbo Premium Package for $34,990, and the top of the line 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus for $36,800.With so many levels of equipment to choose from, and with prices ranging from $24,995 to $36,900, plus options and delivery charges, the Mazda CX-30 model lineup has a subcompact crossover SUV priced in everybody’s range and budget. So let’s take a dive into what the CX-30 has to offer in today’s value minded car buying market place.This week Mazda sent me a top of the line 2024 CX-30 Turbo AWD SUV to test drive and re...

Gasoline Has Its Own Upstream Emissions

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:24:42 GMT

Most of the electricity used to power battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is generated by power plants that burn fossil fuels, producing upstream greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. When ordinary people estimate the environmental impact of the various light duty powertrains, many assume that the upstream emissions created by BEVs are roughly equivalent to the tailpipe emissions of internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs). Experts who carefully quantify vehicle emissions disagree with this intuitive misconception, which grossly underestimates the extraordinary volume of ICEV tailpipe emissions and fails to account for the significant upstream emissions associated with the production and distribution of gasoline. Before a gallon of gas is pumped into an ICEV’s tank, it has already generated a sizable quantity of carbon dioxide.The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is a highly respected authority on the decarbonization of the transportation se...

Alleged intoxicated driver arrested by Benicia PD

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:24:42 GMT

(KRON) – The Benicia Police Department arrested an alleged intoxicated driver on Saturday. Benicia officers responded to a vehicle collision in the 2000 block of Lake Herman Road around 3 p.m. on Dec. 9.  21-year-old woman arrested for attempted murder in Santa Rosa According to police, the suspect was driving at a high speed when the driver lost control and sideswiped another car. The suspect’s vehicle flipped upside down and caught fire after hitting a power pole.Both drivers sustained minor injuries.The intoxicated driver was arrested. 

Hercules police to enforce ‘Drive Sober’ campaign from Dec. 13 to Jan. 1

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:24:42 GMT

(BCN) -- The Hercules Police Department will enforce the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" national campaign beginning Wednesday, Dec. 13.Additional officers on the lookout for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will be deployed during the implementation through New Year's Day, police said over the weekend. Alleged intoxicated driver arrested by Benicia PD "Impaired driving isn't just dangerous, it's illegal," Hercules Police chief Joseph Vasquez said in a statement posted on social media."This enforcement period allows us to get the message out that it is essential to act responsibly and plan a sober ride home," he added.Quoting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the police department said 1,013 people were killed in the U.S. in December 2021 in alcohol-impaired driving crashes.It advised people who plan to consume alcohol to "stay in for the night or have a 'go safely' game plan by scheduling a ride or designating a sober drive...

Everton beats struggling Chelsea 2-0 to move 4 points clear of Premier League’s relegation zone

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:24:42 GMT

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Everton moved four points clear of the Premier League’s relegation zone by beating Chelsea 2-0 on Sunday for a third straight win.The latest victory may not have had the flourish of Thursday’s 3-0 triumph over Newcastle at Goodison Park when the hosts scored all of their goals in the last 11 minutes, but the manner of victory would have been no less pleasing to Everton manager Sean Dyche.Having kept Chelsea at bay relatively comfortably, Everton struck through Abdoulaye Doucoure in the 54th minute and substitute Lewis Dobbin drilled home his first Premier League goal in stoppage time as Dyche’s team continued its recovery from a 10-point deduction for financial mismanagement.Chelsea had 71% possession but familiar failings up front cost the visitors, who have now won just twice in eight league games.One downside to the afternoon for Everton was fifth bookings of the season for defender Jarrad Branthwaite and midfielder Idrissa Gueye, who w...