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Demonstrators pressure Newsom on single-payer healthcare system at state party's convention

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:33 GMT

(KTXL) — A group of demonstrators in favor of Medicare for all Californians pressed Governor Gavin Newsom on a campaign promise as he spoke briefly at the California Democratic Convention Saturday.After an introduction from his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Gov. Newsom took the stage on the second full day of his party's state convention in Los Angeles for a roughly five-minute speech during which he struck out at Republican leaders in red states.However, as the initial applause quieted, some in the crowd held up banners saying "Love it! Improve it! Medicare for all!" and chanted continuously throughout the governor's speech.During his initial campaign for governor, Newsom voiced support for a single-payer healthcare system but has since backed more incremental change, including last year's expansion of the state's Medi-Cal plan to residents over 50 regardless of immigration status. During the 2022 legislative session, a bill to create a "universal single-payer health care coverage a...

All three major California Democratic Senate candidates appear at state party convention

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:33 GMT

Thousands of democrats from across California are convening this weekend for the annual state party convention in Los Angeles, including all three major Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate.Congress members Katie Porter, Adam Schiff and Barbra Lee are hoping to replace retiring Senator Dianne Feinstein.More than 2,500 in attendance held party meetings and heard from high-profile democrats, including Gov. Gavin Newsom and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.In a short moment of unity, Schiff and Lee met up at the convention, but otherwise the convention was another part of the campaign trail with each candidate explaining why he or she is the one best to serve.Lee says the Senate lacks any Black women, something she says is crucial for representation."First, the Senate does not have a voice like mine in the senate," Lee said. "...Inequality has a lot of legs. I want people to know I'm running this campaign not for myself, but for them."A longtime member of Congress from Oakland, s...

One dead in Oakland shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:33 GMT

OAKLAND — A 36-year-old man was fatally shot on Saturday morning while pumping gas at a Valero station in the Millsmont neighborhood, authorities said.The killing, which appeared to be targeted, happened about 11:20 a.m. at 5910 MacArthur Blvd, near the intersection of Seminary Avenue near Mills College.Police said the victim, who has not been named, had been sitting in a car at the pump for several minutes before someone walked up to the vehicle and begin shooting.Police did not announce a motive for the shooting.  No arrests have been made.The killing is the 41th homicide investigated by Oakland police this year. Last year at this time police had investigated 45 homicides in the city.The gas station has been the scene of numerous shootings and killings over the past years.In 2013, Lionel “Ray” Fluker, a 54-year-old father and former freelance photographer for the Oakland Tribune, was killed near the station when a bullet — intended for another man — struck him as he drove home fro...

CCS baseball playoffs: Branham falls short as Carmel celebrates D-III championship

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:33 GMT

SAN JOSE — The stakes were higher than usual when Branham and Carmel arrived at Excite Ballpark on Saturday for the Central Coast Section Division III championship baseball game.Both teams lost in section title games last season.Carmel’s JJ Sanchez remembered the feeling of falling short against St. Francis-Watsonville in the Division IV final when he stepped into the batter’s box in the sixth inning.“Bases loaded, I’ve got to do my job,” Sanchez said. “It was like revenge from last year.”The junior delivered with a two-run single to center to break a scoreless tie, and Carmel went on to defeat top-seeded Branham 4-2 to win the Division III crown.In the third meeting between the schools in a CCS final — but the first in 34 years — Carmel prevailed in the rubber match.Carmel’s Jacob Rodriguez (2) holds the first place trophy after defeating Branham during their Central Coast Section Division III championship game at Excite B...

2 SF women arrested after $50K worth of merch stolen from Santa Rosa Sunglasses Hut: police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:33 GMT

(KRON) -- Two women were arrested in connection to a theft at a Sunglasses Hut last week, the Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD) announced Saturday. On May 18, six women and one man allegedly stole $50,000 worth of merchandise from the store at 1061 Santa Rosa Plaza.The group ran away from the shopping mall in two separate vehicles, but one of those cars later crashed and was towed by police, according to SRPD. All seven of the suspects were still able to escape despite the crash. Sonoma County Sheriff’s wife arrested on DUI suspicion after Tesla crashes into Santa Rosa home Detectives then investigated the towed suspect vehicle and learned San Francisco woman Arianna Torrey, 19, is the registered owner of the vehicle. After SRPD made contact with Torrey, she claimed her vehicle was stolen and filed a report with the San Francisco Police Department. However, police discovered Torrey falsely reported her car was stolen, according to SRPD. Torrey and San Francisco resident Destiny ...

Undefeated Leona Maguire advances to LPGA Match Play semifinals.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:33 GMT

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — Leona Maguire won two more matches Saturday at Shadow Creek to advance to the semifinals in the Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play.The seventh-seeded Maguire, from Ireland, held off American Lindsey Weaver-Wright 3 and 2 to improve to 5-0. Maguire will face Ayaka Furue of Japan, a 2-and-1 winner over third-seeded Celine Boutier of France.In the other semifinal Sunday morning, Linn Grant of Sweden will face Pajaree Anannarukarn of Thailand. Grant beat Albane Valenzuela of Switzerland 3 and 1, and Anannarukarn edged Carlota Ciganda of Spain 3 and 2.Maguire won the 2022 LPGA Drive On Championship in Florida for her lone LPGA Tour title. She beat Perrine Delacour 5 and 3 in the round of 16.“Really happy to get through 36 holes today,” Maguire said. “It’s nice to be in the semifinal. Played some really solid golf today. A little scrappy maybe this afternoon, but knew it was going to be a battle out there and it was just a case of staying patient. Yeah, did enough t...

Lopez throws 6 shutout innings; Washington sweeps super regional, advances to WCWS

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:33 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Lindsay Lopez had seven strikeouts over six scoreless innings, Baylee Klingler scored on Madison Huskey’s sacrifice fly in the sixth inning and Washington beat Louisiana 1-0 Saturday to sweep the best-of-3 Seattle Super Regional. Washington (43-13), which won Game 1 8-0 in five innings, advances to its 15th Women’s College World Series and its first since 2019. Klingler hit a one-out double in the top of the sixth inning and was replaced by pinch-runner Avery Hobson, who advanced to third on an infield single by Sami Reynolds and then scored on a sacrifice fly by Huskey to give Washington a 1-0 lead. Lopez (13-3) allowed six hits, a walk, and a hit by pitch to earn the win. Ruby Meylan pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning her seventh save of the season. Louisiana’s Karly Heath hit a lead-off single in the bottom of the sixth and stole second base but was stranded there — one of eight Louisiana players left on base and one of five left in scoring position. Kelley L...

Good Karma Pet Rescue, BSO team up for Runnin’ for Rescues 5K in Pompano Beach

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:33 GMT

Pet lovers ran for rescues in Pompano Beach this Memorial Day weekend.Good Karma Pet Rescue and the Broward Sheriff’s Office teamed up to raise funds for pets and their owners at the Runnin’ for Rescues 5K.Money from the event, held Saturday at Pompano Community Park, will help keep families together by providing food and veterinarian visits.“We’re having a 5K, Runnin’ for Rescues, to raise money for cat and dog rescues,” said volunteer Cindy Mucciaccio. “We’re looking for fosters, we’re looking for people to adopt. People are just letting dogs out on the street right now, and we just need help.”After the race, runners were treated to musical entertainment, food trucks and much more.

White’s putback as time expires lifts Celtics past Heat, forces Game 7 in East finals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:33 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Derrick White scored on a putback with 0.1 seconds left and the Boston Celtics moved to the brink of the greatest comeback in NBA playoffs history, holding off the Miami Heat 104-103 on Saturday night to force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference finals.Jayson Tatum scored 31 points, Jaylen Brown scored 26 and Marcus Smart added 21 for the Celtics, who became only the fourth NBA team to erase a 3-0 deficit in a best-of-seven series and force a deciding game. The others in that club — the 1951 New York Knicks in the NBA Finals, the 1994 Denver Nuggets in the second round and the 2003 Portland Trail Blazers in the first round — all lost Game 7, all on the road.Boston, however, is going home for its shot at history. Game 7 is Monday night on the Celtics’ floor, a matchup that’ll decide who meets the Western Conference champion Denver Nuggets in a title series that will start Thursday.Jimmy Butler made three free throws with 3.0 seconds left for a one-point Heat lead. Smart m...

Local first responders offer safety tips for boaters and beachgoers amid Memorial Day weekend patrols

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:33 GMT

South Florida first responders are on watch this Memorial Day weekend to make sure the thousands of people who are hitting the water stay safe.Whether it’s on the beach or on a boat, City of Miami Fire Rescue and local law enforcement partners want revelers to know the basic safety rules so they and their loved ones are safe.“We’re going to be patrolling the waters throughout Biscayne Bay and be ready to serve at a moment’s notice,” said Miami Fire Rescue spokesperson Erik Cordo.Fire rescue officials said it’s imperative that holiday weekend crowds celebrate safely.“If you’re going to be going out, you’re going to want your relatives or close friends know where you are going to be,” said Cordo. “You want to know more or less when you’re going to be coming back and who you’re going to be with.”Cordo advises boaters to be smart and cautious when on the water, to make sure to have a sober captain and en...