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Alameda County supes vote to bring recall amendment to voters

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:14:32 GMT

(BCN) -- Efforts to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price took another turn during the county Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, as supporters and critics argued over a proposed amendment to bring a change to the way recall efforts are made to voters. Proponents of the recall claimed the amendment would curtail their democratic rights while opponents claim it would ensure signers of the recall petition effort are residents of the county. The amendment would add "California state law applicable to the recall of county officers shall govern the recall of County of Alameda elected officers," to the charter."If you don't live in Alameda County you shouldn't be allowed to have a say in the electoral process in Alameda County. Alameda County should not be for sale. It's as simple as that," Price said in an email. Sister of accused Bob Lee killer arrested for DUI, hit-and-run in SF "We don't need to do this recall, protect the win," Orlando Johnson, a Price supporter, s...

Two dozen packages stolen by porch pirates found by Benicia PD

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:14:32 GMT

(KRON) -- Over two dozen packages stolen by porch pirates were found by the Benicia Police Department this past weekend. Benicia PD received a report from a passerby reporting a large amount of packages on the roadway in the area of Cambridge Drive and Rose Drive.A person was going through the packages, police said.By the time officers arrived, no one was at the scene. Nearly two dozen packages were found, with a few opened. Woman arrested for allegedly stealing Amazon packages in Piedmont Officers retrieved the packages and returned most to their rightful owners. Benicia PD is continuing to investigate.In the meantime, police offer the following tips for safeguarding packages from porch pirates:Redirect packages to be picked up at the post officeHave them sent to your place of workRequire a signature on deliveryHave a camera on your porchUse smart package lockers for Amazon purchases"Unfortunately, with the start of the holiday shopping season we will also see the rise of package...

Swiss team Young Boys beats Red Star 2-0 to secure third place in its Champions League group

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:14:32 GMT

BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss team Young Boys secured third place in its Champions League group with a 2-0 win over Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday.It was the first victory for Young Boys in Group G and clinched a spot in the second-tier Europa League knockout round playoffs. Young Boys finished last in its group in two previous appearances at this stage. Red Star remained winless.Both Red Star and Young Boys had one point from their previous four games — from their 2-2 draw in Belgrade on Oct. 4 — and were already out of contention for the last 16.Manchester City rallied in the second half from two goals down to edge Leipzig 3-2 and secure top place in the group.Young Boys went ahead early after full back Kosta Nedeljković deflected Loris Benito’s shot into his own goal in what was the first Champions League start for the 17-year-old Nedeljković.The eighth-minute strike came after Cherif Ndiaye squandered two early scoring chances for the visitors.Lewin Blum doubled the advantage wit...

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen annouces he will enter the NFL draft

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:14:32 GMT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen says he is bypassing his senior season to enter the NFL draft.Allen announced his plans Tuesday in a video he posted on social media.“It’s always been my dream to play in the NFL,” Allen said. “And I believe I’m ready to chase that next step.”In the video, Allen didn’t indicate whether he plans to play in Wisconsin’s bowl game. Wisconsin (7-5) will be making its 22nd consecutive bowl appearance this season.Allen has rushed for 3,494 yards over the last three seasons and ranks ninth on Wisconsin’s career rushing list. He has run for 35 touchdowns and has averaged 5.9 yards per carry.He ran for 165 yards on 26 carries in a 28-14 victory at Minnesota on Saturday that marked the fifth time in his career that he has rushed for at least 150 yards.After rushing for 1,268 yards as a freshman and 1,242 yards as a sophomore, Allen has run for 984 yards on 181 carries this season despite dealing with an ankle injury that sidelined him f...

Delaware is joining Conference USA as a full member starting in 2025

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:14:32 GMT

The University of Delaware is joining Conference USA as a full member starting in 2025, the league’s latest expansion with a school moving up from Division I college football’s second tier to the Bowl Subdivision.The school and league announced the move Tuesday.“Adding the University of Delaware is a tremendous opportunity for Conference USA as we strategically position ourselves for continued success,” Commissioner Judy MacLeod said in a statement. “We are excited to add the state’s flagship university with its rich history in athletics and academics.”After being raided by the American Athletic Conference and the Sun Belt the past two years, Conference USA re-constituted in 2023 as a nine-team league, including former Championship Subdivision schools Sam Houston State and Jacksonville State.Delaware has a solid football history, having produced Super Bowl-winning quarterback Joe Flacco and 2002 NFL MVP Rich Gannon. Two-time WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne played there as well.“The...

Rosalynn Carter honored by family, friends, first ladies and presidents, including husband Jimmy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:14:32 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Rosalynn Carter was remembered Tuesday as a former U.S. first lady who leveraged her fierce intellect and political power to put her deep Christian faith into action by always helping others, especially those who needed it most.A gathering of first ladies and presidents — including her 99-year-old husband Jimmy Carter — joined other political figures in tribute. But a parade of speakers said her global stature wasn’t what defined her.“She had met kings and queens, presidents, others in authority, powerful corporate leaders and celebrities,” her son James Earl “Chip” Carter III said. “She said the people that she felt the most comfortable with and the people she enjoyed being with the most were those that lived in absolute abject poverty, the ones without adequate housing, without a proper diet and without access to health care.”The service was held during three days of events celebrating the humanitarian who died Nov. 19 at home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 96. T...

Shakhtar Donetsk beats Antwerp 1-0 to stay in the chase for a Champions League last-16 spot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:14:32 GMT

HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Mykola Matviyenko’s diving header kept Shakhtar Donetsk in the hunt for a place in the Champions League knockout stage with a 1-0 win over Antwerp on Tuesday.Shakhtar’s victory, followed by Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Porto later Tuesday, leaves the Ukrainian champion needing to beat Porto on Dec. 13 to qualify. Otherwise, Shakhtar heads for the Europa League after defeat ensured Antwerp will finish last in Group H.Shakhtar has been a threat from set pieces in all of its group-stage games so far — and scored the only goal in its shock 1-0 win over Barcelona with a header at a free kick. The Ukrainian team did it again as Matviyenko dived forward to head in the ball off Oleksandr Zubkov’s wide free kick in the 12th minute.Shakhtar goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk made some crucial saves from first Michel-Ange Balikwisha and later Arbnor Muja to keep his team in the lead. Antwerp goalkeeper Jean Butez twice tipped shots onto the crossbar, with an e...

RB Jonathan Taylor to have thumb surgery and hopes to return to Colts in 3 weeks, AP source says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:14:32 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor will have thumb surgery Wednesday and hopes to play again in about three weeks, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press on Tuesday.The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the team has not yet made a formal announcement.Taylor apparently was injured during Sunday’s 27-20 victory over Tampa Bay. It’s unclear when he was hurt, though, because when he slid down on the last of his 15 carries after picking up the first down, Indy (6-5) ran out the clock. Taylor finished with 91 yards and a season-high two touchdowns.After the game, coach Shane Steichen said the Colts avoided any major injuries during the game. Steichen and Indy’s players were not available Tuesday when they are typically off.It’s been a rocky season for Taylor, the 2021 NFL rushing champ who started training camp on the physically unable to perform list after undergoing offseason ankle sur...

Mbappé penalty rescues draw for PSG against Newcastle in Champions League

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:14:32 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappé’s penalty deep into stoppage time salvaged a point for Paris Saint-Germain in a 1-1 draw with an injury-depleted but tenacious Newcastle team.Alexander Isak scored on a rebound in the 24th minute, making up for his earlier miss when he shot over the bar from close range.Miguel Almirón sent in a speculative shot from the edge of the box and PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma could only push it away to Isak’s feet for an easy finish.PSG wasted chance after chance and Newcastle seemed on course to pull off another unlikely win to follow the 4-1 victory over the same opposition last month.That was until Ousmane Dembélé flicked the ball up in the fifth minute of stoppage time and it bounced off Tino Livramento’s chest and onto his arm. Referee Szymon Marciniak gave a penalty after watching the incident on video review and Mbappé blasted the spot-kick past goalkeeper Nick Pope.Newcastle was missing 11 players to various injuries and Sandro Ton...

Joe Biden arrives in Denver for fundraiser, Pueblo visit Wednesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:14:32 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — President Joe Biden arrived in Denver on Tuesday afternoon for a two-day visit to Colorado. Air Force One landed at Denver International Airport around 4:20 p.m.The White House said Biden will participate in a campaign reception Tuesday night, but no details were released. The Colorado Sun obtained a flyer for the event showing it's a fundraiser for the Biden Victory Fund with tickets that start at $1,000 and Gov. Jared Polis as a guest. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox The Biden Victory Fund is a joint fundraising committee that brings in money for the president's reelection campaign along with the Democratic National Committee and state Democratic parties.Wednesday, Biden will travel to Pueblo to visit CS Wind. The South Korea-based company's Colorado facility is the largest wind tower manufacturing plant in the world.In April, CS Wind broke ground on an expansion in Pueblo with a plan to add 850 jobs by 2026. The company said th...