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Oakland police to increase patrols in Fruitvale

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:34:50 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) – Oakland police are vowing to do more to protect businesses in the city’s Fruitvale neighborhood. The Oakland Police Department announced a plan to curb crime there after business owners pleaded for more police patrols.People who live and work in Fruitvale say crime is rampant, and increased patrols are long overdue. In the Fruitvale neighborhood, there have been more than 500 crimes reported in the last month, including burglary, car theft, and assault."If they don't do something about it, businesses are going to shut down,” said Adnan Mohsin, who owns Kemo Wireless on International Boulevard.  Oakland A’s fans are sending MLB owners ‘Stay In Oakland’ boxes as Las Vegas vote nears Mohsin is one of many Fruitvale business owners relieved to learn that Oakland police will be increasing patrols in the neighborhood. "Increased police presence, including our community resource vehicle, additional foot patrols, and dedicated traffic enforcement,” said OPD Captai...

Will SFO's international terminal be getting a new name?

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:34:50 GMT

(KRON) -- A group that includes San Francisco Mayor London Breed and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is pushing to rename San Francisco International Airport's international terminal after Dianne Feinstein. Feinstein, who served as mayor of San Francisco and as a U.S. Senator, died in September.The Dianne Feinstein 100 plus Committee, headed by former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, announced its campaign to rename the terminal on Thursday. Oakland A’s fans are sending MLB owners ‘Stay In Oakland’ boxes as Las Vegas vote nears “It’s time to pay homage and to say 'thank you' to a woman leader who broke barriersand glass ceilings galore throughout her 45-year public service career,” Brown said. A press release from the group said the project had been in the works for months, but Feinstein's death pushed its members to move forward with naming the airport terminal after her. Feinstein was an advocate for policies such as environmental protection, reproductive rights and g...

Clark scores 44 as No. 3 Iowa tops 8th-ranked Virginia Tech

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:34:50 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Caitlin Clark had 44 points, eight rebounds and six assists, and No. 3 Iowa pulled away late from eighth-ranked Virginia Tech en route to an 80-76 victory Thursday night in a neutral site game.The Associated Press 2023 player of the year showed off her full arsenal, hurting the Hokies with step-back 3-pointers, driving one-handed scoop layups, turnaround jumpers and nifty passes to escape double teams. She repeatedly found her way to the free throw line, where she went 13 of 17.Clark finished just shy of her career best of 46 points against Michigan in 2022.Hannah Stuelke added 12 points and Sydney Affolter had 14 rebounds for the Hawkeyes (2-0).The Hawkeyes overcame a big game from Georgia Amoore, who had 31 points on seven 3-pointers for the Hokies (1-1). Two-time ACC player of the year Elizabeth Kitley had 16 points and 16 rebounds.No. 1 LSU 112, QUEENS 55BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Angel Reese had 28 points and 14 rebounds, Sa’Myah Smith added 21 points, and L...

Bryce Young takes blame as Carolina’s offense sputters again in 16-13 loss to Chicago

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:34:50 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Bryce Young repeatedly said he needed to play better. Carolina coach Frank Reich said he needed to do a better job. It was the same message from Chuba Hubbard and Terrace Marshall.Following another anemic offensive performance, it’s clear the Panthers know their offense isn’t playing well enough to win. But still, nothing has changed.Carolina was shut down by Chicago in a 16-13 loss Thursday night, finishing with a season-low 213 yards and 12 first downs. The Panthers went 3 for 15 on third down and failed to score an offensive touchdown for the second time in the first nine games this season.“It’s not just (Young). Can he be better? Sure. Can I be better? Absolutely,” said Reich, a former NFL quarterback. “Can we all be better on offense? One-hundred percent, for sure.”After throwing three interceptions Sunday in a 27-13 loss to Indianapolis, including two that were returned by Kenny Moore for touchdowns, Young did not turn the ball over. But ...

Sharks win 2nd straight after 11 consecutive losses to open season, 3-2 over slumping Oilers

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:34:50 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tomas Hertl scored a goal and set up another to help the San Jose Sharks win their second straight game following 11 consecutive losses to open the season, 3-2 over the slumping Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.In a matchup of the NHL’s two worst teams so far this season, it was Connor McDavid and the Oilers who ended up on the losing end.Hertl assisted on Fabian Zetterlund’s goal that opened the scoring in the first period and then took advantage of a fortunate bounce to score midway through the second period. Filip Zadina also scored for San Jose, which ended an an eight-game losing streak against the Oilers.Mackenzie Blackwood made 39 saves, coming up big on an Edmonton power-play late in the game after Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored with the goalie pulled with 2:26 to play. Darnell Nurse also scored for the Oilers.McDavid, who led the NHL with 64 goals last season, has no goals in his last seven games. The Oilers have lost four straight and have one win in t...

Sharks win their 2nd straight game, beating slumping Oilers 3-2

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:34:50 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tomas Hertl scored a goal and set up another to help the San Jose Sharks win their second straight game following 11 consecutive losses to open the season, 3-2 over the slumping Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.In a matchup of the NHL’s two worst teams so far this season, it was Connor McDavid and the Oilers who ended up on the losing end.Hertl assisted on Fabian Zetterlund’s goal that opened the scoring in the first period and then took advantage of a fortunate bounce to score midway through the second period.Filip Zadina also scored for San Jose, which ended an an eight-game losing streak against the Oilers.Mackenzie Blackwood made 39 saves, coming up big on an Edmonton power-play late in the game after Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored with the goalie pulled with 2:26 to play.Darnell Nurse also scored for the Oilers.McDavid, who led the NHL with 64 goals last season, has no goals in his last seven games. The Oilers have lost four straight and have on...

La FDA aprueba la primera vacuna contra el virus chikungunya

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:34:50 GMT

(CNN) —  La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de Estados Unidos dijo este jueves que aprobó la primera vacuna para prevenir la enfermedad causada por el virus chikungunya.La vacuna de dosis única, Ixchiq , fabricada por Valneva Austria GmbH, está aprobada para adultos que tienen un mayor riesgo de exposición al virus. Ixchiq recibió designaciones de terapia innovadora y de vía rápida.El chikungunya, una enfermedad transmitida por mosquitos cuyo nombre en el dialecto makonde de África significa “agacharse de dolor”, no tiene tratamiento específico y puede ser debilitante e incluso mortal para los recién nacidos. Los expertos en salud lo consideran una amenaza emergente para la salud global agravada por el cambio climático, con al menos 5 millones de casos en los últimos 15 años, aunque las muertes y las enfermedades graves son raras, según la Organización Mundial de la Salud .Esto es lo que más atrae a los mosquitos del olor de los humanosLas personas con mayor riesgo ...

Más de 1 de cada 4 estadounidenses será hispano en 2060, proyecta el censo

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:34:50 GMT

La población hispana de Estados Unidos, que actualmente representa aproximadamente 1 de cada 5 estadounidenses, seguirá aumentando hasta el año 2060, cuando es probable que más de 1 de cada 4 sean hispanos, según las proyecciones de la Oficina del Censo de Estados Unidos publicadas el jueves.Los hispanos constituyen ahora el 19.1% de la población estadounidense, pero se prevé que representen el 26.9% de la población en menos de cuatro décadas. Mientras tanto, se prevé que la población blanca no hispana seguirá disminuyendo del 58.9% actual al 44.9% en 2060.En general, se prevé que la población de Estados Unidos seguirá creciendo desde los 333 millones actuales hasta un máximo de casi 370 millones en 2080, pero luego descenderá a 366 millones en el año 2100.Las proyecciones son una actualización de las publicadas por última vez por la Oficina del Censo en 2017. Las cifras publicadas el jueves incorporaron datos sobre nacimientos, muertes y migración internacional, lo que lleva a un r...

Germany aims to be Europe’s ‘backbone of deterrence’

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:34:50 GMT

Presented by ASD By CALEB LARSON with LAURA KAYALI, JOSHUA POSANER, VERONIKA MELKOZEROVA, JAN CIENSKI, CAMILLE GIJS and ANTOANETA ROUSSI PRESENTED BY View in your browser or listen to audioSNEAK PEEK— Germany overhauls its military doctrine in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; it aims to be Europe’s “backbone of deterrence.”— NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is in Berlin today to take part in the alliance’s cyberdefense summit. — Ukraine could hold its next defense industry forum in the U.S. as it looks to built up its military industry.Good morning, and welcome to Morning Defense. Tips to [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected] or follow us at @joshposaner,  @LauKaya and   @calebmlarson.DRIVING THE DAYGERMAN MILITARY DOCTRINE: Today is day two of Germany’s Bundeswehr conference aimed at ...

Orioles phenoms Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson win first career Silver Slugger Awards

Published Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:34:50 GMT

Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson have often been paired together.They were the Orioles’ first two picks in the 2019 draft, the organization’s first under executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias, and subsequently roomed together in the Florida Complex League. They were consecutively ranked as Baseball America’s No. 1 overall prospect. In more than a third of Baltimore’s games this season, they occupied the top two spots in the lineup.On Thursday, the Orioles’ phenoms were both named first-time recipients of Silver Slugger Awards, recognizing the top offensive performers at each position in each league. Rutschman was the American League’s top-hitting catcher, while Henderson, who split his standout rookie year between shortstop and third base, received the AL’s utility Silver Slugger. It’s Baltimore’s first season with multiple winners since 2013 and marks the sixth such case in franchise history.Rutschman, 25, ...