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Fentanyl deaths skyrocketing in Southern California, legislators want stricter laws

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:14 GMT

The number of fentanyl-related deaths in California has skyrocketed over the past six years.For comparison, around 230 fentanyl deaths were reported in 2016. Now that number has jumped to nearly 5,800 in 2021 — marking an increase of over 2,000 percent.That alarming number has local leaders and victims’ families speaking out and demanding more legislation, including extra safeguards on social media and stricter penalties for fentanyl dealers."As a mom, this scares the hell out of me,” said Irvine Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris. “As a legislator, I am determined to act."Petrie-Norris is pushing for stiffer penalties for fentanyl dealers caught selling the drug on social media. “The reality is that dealers don't need to lurk in dark street corners or remote parking lots,” said Petrie-Norris. “Now they are connecting with our kids on platforms like Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp.” Baby found dead in South El Monte park Irvine Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris speakin...

Teen who disappeared in Orange County found safe

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:14 GMT

A teenage boy who went missing in Irvine on Thursday morning has been found safe on Friday.The teen, 17-year-old Alejandro Xavier Ramirez, was last seen leaving Northwood High School around 8 a.m., according to Irvine police.At around 4:11 p.m., he was possibly seen in Baldwin Park near Ramona Boulevard and Baldwin Park Boulevard. Parents upset over fights breaking out at Riverside schools "Alejandro Ramirez was found safe in Baldwin Park," said police in an update. "Thank you to everyone for your concern."The conditions surrounding the teen's disappearance were not released.

Janitorial services supervisor charged with sexually abusing subordinate at Palo Alto VA hospital

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:14 GMT

PALO ALTO — A supervisor for a janitorial services company is facing charges he sexually abused a subordinate while the two were working at the Palo Alto VA Medical Center, federal authorities said.On Friday, Onofre Salas-Lozano, 40, of Palo Alto, pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated sexual abuse, sexual abuse and making a false statement to a government agency.Salas-Lozano and the victim both worked for a janitorial services company that cleans the Palo Alto VA Medical Center, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said in a statement.According to an indictment, Salas-Lozano allegedly forced the victim to engage in a sex act at the hospital on July 2, 2021. He was the victim’s direct supervisor at the time.Salas-Lozano is also accused of lying about the alleged sexual abuse during an interview with a VA Office of Inspector General special agent, according to the indictment.The aggravated sexual abuse and sexual abuse charges each carry a maximum penalty of life in prison. If convicted o...

What went wrong in Game 6 loss, and how it can change for Game 7 against Kings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:14 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — The playoffs are supposed to bring out a different beast in a true contender. Yet the Warriors have looked every bit their regular-season selves during this first-round series against the Sacramento.A starting lineup adjustment, tighter screws on the turnovers and fight on the boards helped the Warriors take a 3-2 series lead and looking primed to close out in the comfort of their own home. Instead, the Warriors fell back into their worst habits.They were complacent, sloppy and perhaps a bit entitled as they watched the Kings beat them at their own game on their home floor, 118-99, sending the series to a Game 7 at Golden 1 Center. For the Warriors, this series has mimicked their regular season woes: Smart enough to beat anyone, bogged down by failure to execute, drawn to the .500 win line.But a win-or-go-home game is familiar territory to the core players in the Warriors’ locker room. Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Kevon Looney savor the ...

A's fans protest at Coliseum in first game since Vegas announcement

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:14 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) – For the first time since announcing a land deal in Las Vegas, the Oakland A’s played at the Oakland Coliseum Friday night.The East Bay faithful was predictably not happy with the team. Fans showed up at the game with signs showing signs like “Kaval = Liar” and “Fisher out” in reference to team president Dave Kaval and owner John Fisher. KRON On is streaming news live 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%; }"This fan base is the most loyal fan base in Major League Baseball," one fan said. "We deserve our team to continue to be rooted in Oakland." Protestors gathered outside the stadium to make their point and hung signs from beyond the right field wall. Some in attendance said they were swearing off games at the Coliseum, not wanting to give Fisher ...

Warehouse fire burns in SF

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:14 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Fire Department responded to a two-alarm fire on the 700 block of Bayshore Boulevard Friday night. No injuries were reported as of 10:50 p.m. Friday night. People are asked to avoid the area.This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates.

Lakers obliterate Grizzlies 125-85, advance to 2nd round

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:14 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 16 points and 14 rebounds while blocking five shots in a spectacular defensive performance, D’Angelo Russell scored a career playoff-high 31 points and the Los Angeles Lakers completed their first-round upset of the Memphis Grizzlies with a 125-85 victory in Game 6 on Friday night.LeBron James scored 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting for the seventh-seeded Lakers, who emphatically clinched a playoff series in their own arena for the first time since 2012.The Lakers won all three of their home games in the series, and the final victory was a scary demonstration of their capabilities when James and Davis are both healthy. Davis’ imposing defensive presence largely shut down Memphis’ offense in Game 6, while Russell’s five 3-pointers highlighted an impressive offensive effort from a late-blooming team with championship aspirations.“We didn’t want to go back to Memphis, to say the least,” said Austin Reaves, who had 11 points, eight ass...

Capital Classic returns to DC for the first time since pandemic

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:14 GMT

The Capital Classic High School All-Star game is one of the most legendary showcases for local and national talent in the nation.The game will be played on Saturday, April 29, at the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast D.C. at 2 p.m.This year will mark the event’s 50th anniversary and first game since the COVID-19 pandemic put the games on pause in 2019.Unlike most High School All-American games, the format is two teams. One is the best talent representing the D.C. area against a team representing the best the nation has to offer.Pete Deoudos is the Chief Financial Officer and co-owner of the Capital Classic.“The Capital Classic High School American basketball game is the oldest, longest-running high school American game in the U.S.,” Deoudos said. “So it started in 1974, when Bob Geoghan, the founder of the Capitol Classic, decided to put on a game in the local D.C. area, pitting the best of the D.C. region against the best of the United States....

Betts and Muncy, both new dads, power Dodgers past Cards 7-3

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:14 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — New fathers Mookie Betts and Max Muncy powered the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.Betts hit a leadoff homer and Muncy had a go-ahead double in the third inning as Los Angeles won the opener of a six-game homestand after losing consecutive games at Pittsburgh. Betts spent two days on the paternity list last week, and Muncy returned to the lineup Friday.Dodgers starter Dustin May (3-1) rebounded from a bumpy first inning to give up two runs on three hits over five innings with four walks and four strikeouts. Jason Heyward drove in two runs for Los Angeles, and rookie Miguel Vargas had a two-run homer.Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty, who grew up in the Los Angeles area, allowed a season-high five runs over 4 2/3 innings while throwing 110 pitches — his most since 2019. He permitted seven hits and two walks with seven strikeouts.Flaherty (2-3) was staked to an early 2-0 lead as the Cardinals began the game with a...

Defending champ Avs force Game 7 with 4-1 win over Kraken

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:14 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — It took six games of these playoffs for the Colorado Avalanche to finally look the part of a defending Stanley Cup champion. Colorado’s reward? A trip back home for Game 7 and the chance to dispatch the pesky Seattle Kraken.Mikko Rantanen scored his seventh goal of the playoffs, Artturi Lehkonen scored twice, including an empty-net goal in the closing seconds, and the Avalanche beat the Kraken 4-1 on Friday night in their first-round playoff series. Rantanen scored in the final seconds of the first period, tying it at 1 after Seattle posted the first goal yet again. The Avalanche then dominated the final two periods, flashing some of what made them Stanley Cup champs a season ago. “I don’t think we’ve had a full 60 (minutes) yet, a full, good 60 and today we did. We played three good periods, even though they scored the first goal again, but we (stuck) with it and played to our identity,” Rantanen said. Erik Johnson scored his first of the playoffs on a deflected shot...