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Chevron reports flaring incident at Richmond refinery

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:55:43 GMT

By Bay City NewsThe Chevron refinery in Richmond notified the city of a Level 1 incident due to flaring Saturday afternoon, city officials said.The episode occurred around 3:30 p.m. and flaring is no longer occurring, the city said in a statement.“There is no public health risk at this time, however residents might smell an odor in the area of the refinery,” the city said.A Level 1 incident is the least severe step of a three-tier Community Warning System. It means there are no anticipated offsite impacts.Chevron has been issued repeated notices of air quality violations connected to flaring at the Richmond refinery.

New California gun law on concealed carry blocked by judge once again

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:55:43 GMT

(FOX40.COM) -- A California law forbidding residents of the state from carrying guns in most public spaces has once again been blocked from taking effect. At least for now.On Saturday, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against last week's decision to allow the law to temporarily go into effect in 2024.Video Above: California concealed carry weapons law to go into effect, judge rulesSigned by Governor Gavin Newsom in September, the law known as SB2 would have banned Californians, including those with concealed carry weapons permits, or CCWs, from carrying firearms in 26 types of public places such as parks, sports stadiums, hospitals, and houses of worship. Flights at Bay Area airports affected by grounding of Boeing 737 Max 9 planes The law also implements new guidelines for Californians seeking to obtain a concealed carry weapons permit, including a requirement to be at least 21 years old, provide character references, and go through a background check.The latest ruling allo...

Montembeault makes 45 saves, Caulfield scores in shootout in Canadiens’ 4-3 win over Rangers

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:55:43 GMT

MONTREAL (AP) — Samuel Montembeault made 45 saves and stopped all three shootout attempts, Cole Caufield scored the lone goal in the tiebreaker and the Montreal Canadiens held off the New York Rangers 4-3 on Saturday night.Brendan Gallagher, Sean Monahan, Joel Armia scored to give Montreal a 3-0 lead early in the second period. In the shootout, Mika Zibanejad attempted a one-handed deke only for the sprawling Montembeault to reach back and swat the puck away with his paddle.“I try not to think too much when guys are coming down on me in the shootout,” Montembeault said. “But (Zibanejad) did the same move on me last year — and scored. I made a nice save this time and I’m really happy.”Vincent Trocheck and Artemi Panarin each had a goal and an assist, and Adam Fox tied it for New York midway through the third. Jonathan Quick made 27 saves.“(Montembeault) was big all the way through it,” Rangers coach Peter Laviolette said. “He played a solid game … probably over 30 scoring chanc...

Rockets overcome Antetokounmpo’s 48 points, beat slumping Bucks 112-108

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:55:43 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Alperen Sengun scored 21 points and the Houston Rockets overcame 48 points from Giannis Antetokounmpo to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 112-108 on Saturday night.Antetokounmpo shot 16 of 25 from the field and added 17 rebounds in his seventh straight double-double. But the Bucks lost for the third time in four games to start 2024 after going 11-2 in December.“We have to be better. We have to play better, we have to defend better, we have to trust one another better, we have to be coached better,” Antetokounmpo said. “Every single thing, everybody has to be better. It starts from the equipment manager — he has to wash our clothes better. The bench has to be better, the leaders of the team have to be more vocal, we have to make more shots, we have to defend better, we have to have a better strategy, we have to be better. We have four months to get better, so we’ll see.”Jalen Green scored 16 points for Houston. Fred VanVleet had 14 points and seven assists, and Jabari Smith Jr...

Today in History: January 7, Truman reveals US has developed Hydrogen bomb

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:55:43 GMT

Today in HistoryToday is Sunday, Jan. 7, the seventh day of 2024. There are 359 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History:On Jan. 7, 1953, President Harry S. Truman announced in his State of the Union message to Congress that the United States had developed a hydrogen bomb.On this date:In 1608, an accidental fire devastated the Jamestown settlement in the Virginia Colony.In 1789, America held its first presidential election as voters chose electors who, a month later, selected George Washington to be the nation’s first chief executive.In 1927, commercial transatlantic telephone service was inaugurated between New York and London.In 1955, singer Marian Anderson made her debut with the Metropolitan Opera in New York, in Verdi’s “Un Ballo in Maschera.”In 1959, the United States recognized the new government of Cuba, six days after Fidel Castro led the overthrow of Fulgencio Batista. In 1963, the U.S. Post Office raised the cost of a first-class stamp from 4 to 5 cents. In 1979...

Judith Light and ‘Last of Us’ actors are first-time winners at Creative Arts Emmy Awards

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:55:43 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Judith Light from “Poker Face” and Nick Offerman and Storm Reid from “The Last of Us” were winners at Saturday night’s Creative Arts Emmy Awards on a night when the theme was first-time Emmys for actors of all ages. Light, 74, took her first Emmy in a nearly 50-year television career for playing a 1960s radical hiding out in a retirement home on an episode of “ Poker Face,” the Peacock comedy-mystery series starring Natasha Lyonne. The star of the 1980s and 1990s sitcom “Who’s The Boss?”, Light had been nominated four times previously, including twice for her acting on “Transparent.”“I’ve been in the business a long time, and this is quite a gift,” Light said backstage. Offerman, 53, won his first Emmy in four nominations, taking best guest actor in a drama series for his role as an angry survivalist who ends up in a tender gay relationship on “The Last of Us,” the HBO video game adaptation about a fungal apocalypse that won a leading eight Emmys on Saturday...

Texans take playoff spot with win over Colts; Steelers top Ravens to move toward postseason

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:55:43 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans wrapped up a playoff spot with a 23-19 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday night, with Devin Singletary scoring the go-ahead touchdown on a 3-yard run with 6:20 left.The Texans (10-7) are going to the postseason for the first time since 2019. They won seven of their final 10 games and still could win the AFC South if Jacksonville loses at Tennessee on Sunday.Indianapolis (9-8) was eliminated from the playoff chase with its third loss in five weeks. It hasn’t made the postseason since 2020.Stroud was 20 of 26 with 264 yards and two touchdowns. Nico Collins had nine catches for 195 yards and a score — a 75-yarder on the Texans’ first play from scrimmage.The Colts had a late fourth-and-1 play from the Houston 15. But a wide-open Tyler Goodson dropped Gardner Minshew’s pass, ending the Colts’ hopes.Jonathan Taylor ran for 188 yards and a TD for Indianapolis.STEELERS 17, RAVENS 10BALTIMORE (AP) — ...

Texans wrap up playoff spot with 23-19 victory over Colts

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:55:43 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans wrapped up a playoff spot with a 23-19 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday night, with Devin Singletary scoring the go-ahead touchdown on a 3-yard run with 6:20 left.The Texans (10-7) are going to the postseason for the first time since 2019. They won seven of their final 10 games and still could win the AFC South if Jacksonville loses at Tennessee on Sunday.Indianapolis (9-8) was eliminated from the playoff chase with its third loss in five weeks. It hasn’t made the postseason since 2020.Stroud was 20 of 26 with 264 yards and two touchdowns. Nico Collins had nine catches for 195 yards and a score, and Singletary had 64 yards on 24 carries.The Colts had a late fourth-and-1 play from the Houston 15. But a wide-open Tyler Goodson dropped Gardner Minshew’s pass, ending the Colts’ hopes.The loss ruined Jonathan Taylor’s best game of the season. He rushed 30 times for 188 yards and a T...

Marciulionis leads Saint Mary’s (CA) past Loyola Marymount 68-64

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:55:43 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Augustas Marciulionis led Saint Mary’s (CA) with 22 points and secured the victory with a free throw with 1:00 left as the Gaels defeated Loyola Marymount 68-64 on Saturday night.Marciulionis was 6-of-15 shooting and 9 of 9 from the free-throw line for the Gaels (11-6, 2-0 West Coast Conference). Aidan Mahaney scored 14 points while going 5 of 15 from the floor, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and 3 for 4 from the foul line. Mitchell Saxen finished 4 of 8 from the floor to finish with 10 points.The Lions (7-9, 0-2) were led in scoring by Will Johnston, who finished with 19 points and six assists. Justin Wright added 11 points for Loyola Marymount. In addition, Dominick Harris finished with 11 points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Pedestrian, 91, seriously injured after being hit by car in Normal Heights

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:55:43 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A 91-year-old pedestrian was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car in Normal Heights Saturday evening. San Diego Police responded to calls for a vehicle vs pedestrian accident on Felton Street and Adams Avenue in Normal Heights at 6:17 p.m. Saturday. SDSO: Two dead in murder-suicide at apartment complex near El Cajon, victims identified The San Diego Police watch commander confirmed to FOX 5 the 91-year-old male pedestrian was taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by a Toyota Corrola while crossing the road. SDPD say the driver stayed at the scene; there is no word on what caused the accident or if any charges will be filed at this time. Man injured in Saturday night shooting in Oceanside SDPD closed off westbound Adams Avenue from Felton Street while they worked to clear the scene. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in this crash. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with informatio...