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Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on Highway 4 near Discovery Bay

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:24:36 GMT

DISCOVERY BAY — A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run Thursday night on State Route 4 near Discovery Bay, according to the California Highway Patrol.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Driver killed in rollover crash near Crockett Crashes and Disasters | Driver flees after woman killed in multi-vehicle East Bay freeway crash Crashes and Disasters | Ghost Tire Memorial placed at site of Malibu crash that killed 4 Pepperdine students Crashes and Disasters | Drivers of boxy SUVs and pickup trucks are more likely to kill pedestrians, study finds Crashes and Disasters | One-car crash in Pittsburg is latest fatal wreck on Highway 4 The incident happened around 11:40 p.m. in westbound lanes of the highway near Newport Drive, the CHP said in a news release.Emergency medical personnel pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene, according to the CHP.Additional details about the hit-and-run, including a des...

Champions! De La Salle edges San Ramon Valley in tense NCS Open final

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:24:36 GMT

DUBLIN – De La Salle captured its 31st consecutive North Coast Section championship on Friday night, but it’s hard to imagine any of them being more difficult than this one against San Ramon Valley.The Wolves, as they did last month in an overtime loss to De La Salle, gave the Concord powerhouse all it could handle and then some.But when it ended, DLS hoisted the Open Division championship trophy with a 17-7 victory, an outcome decided when quarterback Toa Faavae scored on two keepers around the left side in the fourth quarter to erase what had been a four-point deficit.While his teammates celebrated in the middle of the Dublin High field, Faavae, a spiritual person, took a moment to himself on the sideline to say a prayer.“We knew we needed something to happen,” Faavae said. “Something to get the momentum going.”De La Salle (10-2) will now advance to a NorCal regional in two weeks. Its opponent will be announced on Nov. 26.SRV, as the Open runner-up, will return to Dublin High next...

Driver killed in rollover crash on Highway 4 near Crockett

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:24:36 GMT

CROCKETT – A driver was killed in a solo rollover crash Friday afternoon on State Route 4 near Crockett, according to the California Highway Patrol.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Driver flees after woman killed in multi-vehicle East Bay freeway crash Crashes and Disasters | Ghost Tire Memorial placed at site of Malibu crash that killed 4 Pepperdine students Crashes and Disasters | Drivers of boxy SUVs and pickup trucks are more likely to kill pedestrians, study finds Crashes and Disasters | One-car crash in Pittsburg is latest fatal wreck on Highway 4 Crashes and Disasters | Los Gatos motorcyclist dies in crash on Highway 1 The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. near Mc Ewen Road, CHP Officer Adam Lane said in a news release.An investigation revealed a gray Dodge Charger was traveling westbound when the driver lost control and the car overturned, Lane said, adding that the driver was ejected.“Durin...

Atherton home burglarized, police search for suspect

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:24:36 GMT

(KRON) -- Authorities are investigating a burglary at an Atherton residence on Wednesday night, the Atherton Police Department announced. The burglary happened around 7:39 p.m. at a home on Reservoir Road.Upon arrival, officers saw the front door was open and a broken glass door. Atherton police did not say whether or not anyone was inside the home at the time of the burglary. Best and worst times to hit the road for Thanksgiving travel No suspect(s) has been identified. APD did not release any information about any potential suspects. Atherton police are asking neighbors to check their home security cameras and report any possible leads to the law enforcement agency. Contact 650-688-6500.No other information is available at this time, Atherton police said. This investigation is ongoing.

Frank Harris accounts for 523 total yards, 6 TDs, UTSA beats South Florida 49-21

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:24:36 GMT

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Frank Harris had a school-record 523 total yards and accounted for six touchdowns to help UTSA beat South Florida 49-21 Friday night and win its seventh game in a row. UTSA (8-3, 7-0) — in its first season in the American Athletic Conference — can clinch a berth in the conference championship game with a win over No. 24 Tulane in the regular-season finale on Nov. 24. The Roadrunners have won 17 consecutive games against conference opponents, including each of the last two Conference USA title games. Harris was 31-of-46 passing for 411 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions and added 112 yards rushing and three TDs on 12 carries. He is the only player in the FBS this season with 400-plus yards passing and 100-plus yards rushing in a single game. Byrum Brown threw a 50-yard touchdown pass to Yusuf Terry and scored on a 5-yard run for South Florida (5-6, 3-4). Harris threw a 33-yard touchdown pass to Tykee Ogle-Kellogg to make it 14-all with 10:40 left in t...

Oliver Ekman-Larsson leads Panthers to 2-1 victory over Ducks

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:24:36 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored his second goal in the last four games, Anton Lundell had two assists and the Florida Panthers continued their hot November with a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night.Eetu Luostarinen also scored for the Panthers, who have won seven of their nine games in November.Frank Vatrano put in his team-leading 12th goal for Anaheim. John Gibson, who was in net for his 441st game with the Ducks and tied Guy Herbet for second-most in franchise history, made 31 saves.Jakob Silfverberg thought he put in the tying goal midway through the third period, but there was no conclusive video evidence to show that his shot crossed the Florida goal line.Anthony Stolarz stopped 33 shots for the Panthers.Ekman-Larsson gave the Panthers a two-goal advantage at 18:06 of the first period with a snap shot that went in off the far post. It was his seventh goal and 25th point in 59 games against the Ducks.Lundell, who has 85 career points, passed V...

Love scores 20 points as No. 3 Arizona overpowers Belmont 100-68

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:24:36 GMT

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Caleb Love scored 20 points and keyed a massive first-half run, freshman Motiejus Krivas also had 20 and No. 3 Arizona overpowered Belmont in a 100-68 rout Friday night.The Wildcats (4-0) mauled the smaller Bruins (2-2) inside, outscoring them 52-18 in the paint and grabbing 30 more rebounds. Arizona scored 15 points off 17 offensive rebounds and shot 54% from the floor for its third blowout victory in four games.Love got the Wildcats started, scoring 10 points during an 18-0 run and 15 in the first half to help Arizona build a 56-35 lead. Malik Dia led Belmont with 21 points.Love was one of the most sought-after players in the transfer portal after three seasons at North Carolina.The springy 6-foot-4 guard took a star turn in the 2022 NCAA Tournament, scoring 30 points against UCLA in the Sweet 16 and 28 against rival Duke to send the Tar Heels to the national title game.Love felt a lot less love last season as North Carolina struggled. Trying to play hero ball...

Durant scores 38 and Booker has a career-best 15 assists to boost the Suns past the Jazz

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:24:36 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 38 points and Devin Booker had 24 points and a career-high 15 assists to boost the Phoenix Suns to a 131-128 win over the Utah Jazz in an In-Season Tournament game Friday night.Durant’s 3 lifted the Suns to a 124-115 lead before the Jazz rallied to get within one point in the final minute. Durant struck again with his sixth 3 with 18 seconds left.Durant also collected nine rebounds and nine assists. He has scored at least 25 points in 11 straight games for the longest active streak in the NBA.Jordan Clarkson scored a season-high 37 points for Utah. He has four straight games with 26 or more points, the longest such streak of his career.Lauri Markkanen scored 21 points for Jazz, and John Collins had 15 points and 14 rebounds.The Suns (6-6) improved to 1-1 in West Group A while the Jazz (4-8) dropped to 2-1.Jusuf Nurkic scored 15 points and Eric Gordon had 14 for the Suns, who have won back-to-back games for just the second time this season.Bo...

Turner scores 19, San Diego beats Le Moyne 80-71

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:24:36 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Deuce Turner scored 19 points as San Diego beat Le Moyne 80-71 on Friday.Turner was 7-of-14 shooting (5 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Toreros (3-1). Kevin Patton Jr. scored 14 points and added nine rebounds. Keyon Kensie was 3-of-5 shooting and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with nine points.Ocypher Owens finished with 21 points, eight rebounds and two blocks for the Dolphins (1-3). Mike Depersia added 12 points, six assists and five steals for Le Moyne. Darrick Jones Jr. also had 11 points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Henry scores 24 as UC Irvine beats Occidental 111-51

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:24:36 GMT

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Andre Henry had 24 points in UC Irvine’s 111-51 win over Occidental on Friday.Henry also contributed five rebounds, six assists, and five steals for the Anteaters (3-1). Hayden Welling scored 18 points while finishing 9 of 9 from the floor. Ofure Ujadughele had 17 points and finished 8 of 11 from the field.Jacob Koretz led the way for the Tigers with 12 points. Nicky Clotfelter added 10 points for Occidental. Aryan Arora also had eight points.NEXT UPUC Irvine’s next game is Tuesday against Pepperdine. Occidental visits UCSD on Tuesday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source