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Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar injured in fall

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:31:29 GMT

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was hospitalized after falling and breaking his hip while attending a concert on Friday, his longtime business partner confirmed.TMZ Sports first reported the injury, which occurred at an undisclosed concert in the L.A. area. Abdul-Jabbar, 76, was scheduled to undergo surgery on Saturday."We are all deeply appreciative of all the support for Kareem, especially from the Los Angeles Fire Department who assisted Kareem on site and the amazing medical team and doctors at UCLA Hospital who are taking great care of Kareem now," Deborah Morales shared on Abdul-Jabbar's X account.The Hall of Famer, author and activist played 20 seasons in the NBA with the Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks. He won the league’s Most Valuable Player award 6 times, was a 19-time all-star, and was a member of six NBA championship teams.  Kobe Bryant video helped bring Ohtani to Dodgers Abdul Jabbar also held the record for the most points ever scored in the NBA until anothe...

Minor dies after being shot in Lancaster

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:31:29 GMT

An unidentified juvenile was killed when someone opened fire in Lancaster Friday evening. The shooting was reported just before 7:30 p.m. in the 44600 block of Sierra Highway. Details about the shooting have not been released but the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said the minor was pronounced dead after being taken to a local hospital. Investigators did not provide a description of the shooter or any vehicle that may have been involved in the incident.Anyone with further information was asked to call the Sheriff's Department at 323-890-5500.Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

Up to 4 inches of rain could douse parts of Bay Area. Here’s when it starts

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:31:29 GMT

Still need to clear out gutters or haul a Christmas tree home?Sunday may be the last chance to stay dry while tackling last-minute errands or holiday to-do lists, because a week of rain is on its way to the Bay Area — good news after a slow start to the winter rain season.Between now and Thursday, the National Weather Service forecasts that two to three inches of rain will most likely drench large swaths of Alameda, Contra Costa and San Mateo counties.Coastal communities from Santa Cruz to Half Moon Bay will bear the brunt of the storm system with up to four inches of rain, while residents further inland — near San Jose, Livermore and Antioch — may barely see one inch.However, the bulk of the region will likely stay dry until dusk Sunday, as the main front of the incoming “weather maker” system continues to lurk over the Pacific Ocean.Related ArticlesCalifornia News | Rain expected in Bay Area by Sunday. Forecasters say it may not stop for a while C...

Video released of fatal police shooting near Oakland City Hall

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:31:29 GMT

OAKLAND — The Oakland Police Department on Friday released video footage of a deadly police shooting last month near City Hall involving an off-duty officer on his way to work and a man who authorities say pointed a gun at him.According to police, the footage was taken from three nearby security cameras that recorded the early morning shooting on Nov. 7 at the intersection of 16th Street and San Pablo Avenue.Oakland Police say that one of their sergeants — identified as Sven Hamilton — was not in uniform and driving to police headquarters in an unmarked car around 4 a.m. when a man identified as 52-year-old Lloyd Dillard walked across the street as the sergeant pulled up to the curb.An unmarked police car belonging to an Oakland police sergeant involved in a fatal shooting Tuesday morning with an armed suspect was gone over by evidence technician near 16th Street and San Pablo Avenue Tuesday November 7. (Dylan Bouscher/Bay Area News Group) In the released video, Dil...

80 Bay Bridge protesters during APEC to be charged 

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:31:29 GMT

(KRON) – The 80 protesters who shut down the Bay Bridge on Nov. 16  during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit will be charged in connection with an unlawful public assembly. The protesters’ goal was for President Joe Biden to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and end United States military aid to Israel.  US military leaders press Israel to shift from major combat as Iranian-backed ship attacks escalate “While we must protect avenues for free speech, the exercise of free speech can not compromise public safety,” said the San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. “The demonstration on the Bay Bridge that snarled traffic for hours had a tremendous impact on those who were stuck on the bridge for hours and required tremendous public resources to resolve. I would like to commend the California Highway Patrol and San Francisco Sheriff’s Department for their work to peacefully resolve this incident.”According to the District Attorney's office, all 80 individuals wi...

California’s food insecurity rises as pandemic aid ends

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:31:29 GMT

(BCN) -- Food insecurity in California ticked upward over the past year, bringing the share of hardship back up to levels early in the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data released by the California Association of Food Banks on Tuesday."Families are buying less food," said May Lynn Tan, the association's director of research and strategic initiatives, who conducted a survey of food aid recipients this summer. "They're running out of food, not being able to afford nutritious meals, and worrying more about food." Lawsuit: Saint Mary’s College rape victim shamed as ‘bad girl,’ silenced by school Advocates credited a pandemic-era federal aid program that gave food assistance recipients more money for groceries for pulling food insecurity below 20% of California households between 2021 and 2022. The additional aid, Tan said, helped recipients buy healthier food and become more financially stable.As prices soared last year, food insecurity spiked. Then, the boost in federal aid ended in...

Xavier Brown scores 17 off the bench, No. 20 James Madison beats Hampton 88-71

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:31:29 GMT

HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — Xavier Brown matched a career-high with 17 points off the bench to lead six Dukes in double figures as No. 20 James Madison defeated Hampton 88-71 on Saturday.Freshman Jaylen Carey added 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Dukes (10-0). Michael Green III scored 16 points and had eight assists.Jerry Deng scored 18 for Hampton (4-6) and Kyrese Mullen added 14 points and 12 rebounds.After trailing by 10 at one point, James Madison chipped away at the lead and then used a 13-2 run in the second half to pull away.Deng, who scored 37 last time out against Division III Mary Baldwin, came off the bench midway through the first half and scored seven quick points to give the Pirates a 22-18 lead.As the half continued, James Madison went ice cold from 3-point range while the Pirates got to the free-throw line and built an eight-point advantage 13 minutes in. With reigning Sun Belt Player of the Week TJ Bickerstaff in early foul trouble, the Dukes got quality minutes off the b...

Hinson, Leggett pace Pitt in Panthers’ runaway win over South Carolina State

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:31:29 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Blake Hinson scored 19 points shooting 7 for 10 and Ishmael Leggett scored 14 points and Pitt beat South Carolina State 86-49 on Saturday in a game it never trailed.Reserve Zack Austin added 12 points for Pitt which shot 31 for 62 (50%). Ten players entered the scoring column for Pitt.Hinson entered having scored 20 or more points in four consecutive games, the longest 20-plus-point scoring stretch for the Pitt program since Jamel Artis scored 20 or more points in five consecutive contests from Dec. 28, 2016 through Jan. 17, 2017.Backup Atiba Taylor scored 14 points for South Carolina State. The Bulldogs’ starters scored a combined 14 points. The Bulldogs shot 28.1% (16 for 57), committed 18 turnovers and 17 personal fouls.Taylor’s 3-pointer with 6:04 remaining before halftime reduced South Carolina State’s deficit to 21-18. Pitt countered with a 3-pointer from Hinson, Leggett threw down a dunk and the Panthers (8-3) proceeded to outscore South Ca...

Reserves Hunt, Navarro lead Ohio to 41-21 victory over Georgia Southern in Myrtle Beach Bowl

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:31:29 GMT

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Rickey Hunt woke up edgy and nervous Saturday, having no idea he would soon have one of the best performances in Ohio football history. Hunt, a freshman, ran for four touchdowns and caught a fifth as Ohio overcame a host of transfer portal losses to win its fifth-straight bowl game, beating Georgia Southern 41-21 at the Myrtle Beach Bowl. “I did not see this coming at all,” said Hunt, pressed into service when the Bobcats top two running backs in Sieh Bangura and O’Shaan Allison entered the portal after combining for 1,263 yards and 10 touchdowns. Hunt’s five touchdowns were the best single-game showing ever for the Bobcats. He finished with 115 yards and had scoring runs of 2, 6, 40 and 9 yards. Hunt also had an 18-yard TD catch off a jump pass from fill-in quarterback Parker Navarro. “The last two weeks, it was shaky,” Hunt said. “We lost some big players.” Along with Bangura and Allison, Ohio played without starting quarterback Kurtis Rourke,...

Legendary band Metallica to decide if Va. high school marching band will win national competition

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:31:29 GMT

The Oakton high school marching band performing on their home field. (Courtesy Carolee Schriener) The Oakton high school marching band performing on their home field. (Courtesy Carolee Schriener) A Virginia high school marching band is hoping to be number “one,” getting major attention as legendary band Metallica prepares to select winners in a national competition.The Oakton High School Marching Cougars put together a Metallica-themed show this year titled “Parade to Black,” which has reached the finals in a competition sponsored by the iconic rock band, who will also serve as judges.The competition is a play on Metallica’s song “From Whom the Bell Tolls” and is called &#...