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Ex-Proud Boys organizer Biggs gets 17-year sentence

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:29:31 GMT

By Michael Kunzelman | Associated PressWASHINGTON — A former organizer of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group was sentenced on Thursday to 17 years in prison for spearheading an attack on the U.S. Capitol to prevent the peaceful transfer of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden after the 2020 presidential election.The sentence for Joseph Biggs is the second longest among hundreds of Capitol riot cases so far, after the 18-year prison sentence for Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes.Federal prosecutors had recommended a 33-year prison sentence for Biggs, who helped lead dozens of Proud Boys members and associates in marching to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Biggs and other Proud Boys joined the mob that broke through police lines and forced lawmakers to flee, disrupting the joint session of Congress for certifying the electoral victory by Biden, a Democrat.U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly said the Jan. 6 attack trampled on an “important American custom,” certifyi...

55-year-old man injured in SF's Potrero Hill shooting

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:29:31 GMT

(BCN) -- A 55-year-old man was injured in a shooting in San Francisco's Potrero Hill neighborhood Wednesday morning, according to police. The shooting was reported shortly after 11 a.m. in the area of 25th and Connecticut streets, where the victim reported hearing a popping noise and then looked down and realized he had been shot, San Francisco police said. The man was taken to a hospital to be treated for his injuries, which are not considered life-threatening. No arrests have been made in the case and no suspect information was available as of Thursday morning, according to police. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Police Department's tip line at (415) 575-4444 or to send a tip by text message to TIP411 with "SFPD" at the start of the message.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Vallejo police officer who killed Sean Monterrosa gets his job back

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:29:31 GMT

VALLEJO, Calif. (KRON) -- A Vallejo Police Department officer who killed Sean Monterrosa three years ago is getting his job back, according to attorneys. Detective Jarrett Tonn fatally shot Monterrosa, 22, of San Francisco, near a Vallejo Walgreens store in early morning hours of June 2, 2020, following reports of possible looting. At the time Monterrosa was shot, there was civil unrest across the Bay Area in response to the death of George Floyd.Monterrosa was attending one of the George Floyd demonstrations to protest police brutality when he was shot by VPD, according to his family. His sister, Ashley Monterrosa, previously told KRON4, "Sean was murdered by the Vallejo Police Department while he was on his knees with his hands up during the George Floyd protest."Sean Monterrosa (Image via GoFundMe) Sean Monterrosa's sisters will hold a news conference Thursday outside Vallejo City Hall to speak out against Tonn's reinstatement on the police force.The family's attorney wrote, "He ...

Oakland firefighters rescue trapped goats near Klamath National Forest

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:29:31 GMT

(KRON) -- Goats have become a commonly employed firefighting tool, helping firefighters to clear brush that can be burned as fuel in wildfires. This week, a group of Oakland firefighters returned the favor by helping out some goats that were trapped in the vicinity of a wildfire.The firefighters were deployed as members of a California Office of Emergency Services strike team deployed to fight wildfires in Northern California, according to a tweet from the Oakland Fire Department. While deployed near the Klamath National Forest, the firefighters came across some goats that had become trapped in a fence line. Newsom plans to transform San Quentin State Prison. Lawmakers and the public have had little input The firefighters took time out from their firefighting duties to free the goats from the fence."Several OFD members successfully rescued some of our furry friends that became trapped in a fence line near the Klamath National Forest," Oakland FD said in a tweet.Photos accompanying...

‘Transportation crisis’: Howard Co. schools head apologizes for bus cancellations

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:29:31 GMT

The superintendent of Maryland’s Howard County Public Schools is apologizing after 20 school bus routes were canceled, which led to a tough start to the new school year for over 2,400 students.The school system first apologized Monday, saying one of the county’s independent contractors, Zum Transportation, announced it did not have enough drivers to cover the 20 routes for the remainder of this week — the first week of the new school year.Howard County Public Schools Superintendent Michael Martirano then held a news conference Wednesday to address the “transportation crisis” and later released a statement.“I apologize for the transportation challenges you have experienced,” Martirano said. “It is not lost on me that as we start the year talking about the importance of attendance, that Howard County failed as a school system to provide on-time, reliable transportation to many of our students.”While shouldering some of the blame and promising ...

Guardians claim former Angels pitchers Giolito, López and Moore off waivers, sources tells AP

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:29:31 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Guardians are hoping some Angels throwaways can help their playoff push.Still in the AL Central race, Cleveland claimed starter Lucas Giolito and relievers Matt Moore and Reynaldo López off waivers from Los Angeles on Thursday, two people familiar with the roster moves told The Associated Press.The Guardians made the claims to help get them through the remainder of this season and perhaps for the future, said the sources who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the acquisitions.Cleveland has remained in contention — currently five games back of first-place Minnesota — despite a rash of injuries to its starting rotation. The Guardians have had to rely on rookies Tanner Bibee, Gavin Williams and Logan Allen to keep them within striking distance of the Twins.Those young pitchers have performed well but are reaching innings thresholds, forcing the team to find some arms to protect them.Giolito, López and Moore were waived earlier this w...

Julie Ertz retires from soccer after 10-year career and 2 Women’s World Cup titles

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:29:31 GMT

Two-time U.S. Soccer Player of the Year Julie Ertz has retired from soccer after a 10-year career that included back-to-back Women’s World Cup titles.Ertz, 31, had already hinted at her retirement at this summer’s World Cup after the United States fell to Sweden on penalties in the Round of 16, tearfully telling reporters it was likely her final match wearing the team crest. She made it official Thursday. “I gave everything I had to the sport that I love,” she said in a statement announcing her retirement. “With that I can walk away with no regrets because while I gave soccer every ounce of myself, soccer gave me even more, and for that I’ll always be thankful.”Ertz also retired from her club team, Angel City in the National Women’s Soccer League. It was uncertain whether Ertz would return to soccer before she was named to this summer’s World Cup team. She nursed a knee injury before playing in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, helping the U.S. win a bronze meda...

Jannik Sinner dominates fellow Italian to advance at US Open

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:29:31 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Jannik Sinner advanced to the U.S. Open’s third round Thursday with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 victory over fellow Italian Lorenzo Sonego.The sixth-seeded Sinner improved to 10-0 lifetime against his countrymen. He’s seeking at deep run at Flushing Meadows after reaching the semifinals at Wimbledon this year and the quarterfinals at last year’s U.S. Open, losing to Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set marathon after holding a match point.“I felt now my game has improved a little bit and developed,” said the 22-year-old Sinner, who won 89% of his first-serve points and was successful in 22 of 25 trips to the net. “Physically, I’m good and let’s see what’s coming.”Elsewhere, Jack Draper upset an apparently ailing Hubert Hurkacz 6-2, 6-4, 7-5, extending his return to the tour after being out more than two months with a shoulder injury.Draper, a 21-year Brit who only came back to the tour in early August, showed no signs of injury with strong serves and groundstrokes, while Hur...

North Texas coach Eric Morris is set for his debut against Cal after a season in the Pac-12

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:29:31 GMT

California (0-0) at North Texas (0-0), Saturday, 4 p.m. ET (ESPNU)Line: California by 6 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: California leads 1-0. WHAT’S AT STAKE?North Texas coach Eric Morris’ debut comes against a familiar opponent since the Texas native spent last season as the offensive coordinator at Washington State. Cal opens on the road against a Group of Five opponent for the first time since 2004 (Air Force). The Golden Bears, who lost seven of eight to finish last season, are trying to end a six-game road losing streak. The Mean Green won their last five home games last season.KEY MATCHUPThe Cal defensive front vs. the Mean Green run game. The Golden Bears will have the foursome of Akili Calhoun, Brett Johnson, Stanley Saole-McKenzie and Derek Wilkins together after only Calhoun played in 2022, and was limited to four games. Johnson hasn’t played since December 2020. North Texas is the only FBS team with three running backs with at least 1,000 c...

Oklahoma State looks to sort out QB race in opener vs. Central Arkansas

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:29:31 GMT

Central Arkansas (0-0) at Oklahoma State (0-0), 6 p.m. CT (Big 12 Now on ESPN+)Line: No line, according to  FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Oklahoma State leads 1-0.WHAT’S AT STAKE?Having not yet named a starting quarterback to fill the void after four-year starter Spencer Sanders transferred to Mississippi, Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy is hoping to gain clarity. He says he’ll play “multiple” QBs in the season opener against Football Championship Subdivision foe Central Arkansas. Coming off a 7-6 season during which the Cowboys barely extended their streak of winning seasons and bowl appearances to 17, they would like one of the trio of Alan Bowman, Garrett Rangel or Gunnar Gundy to seize the reins and invigorate what was at times a stagnant offense last season. The Cowboys also would like to look at some of the more than 50 new players in the program before hitting the Power 5 road to face Arizona State a week later. Central Arkansas was picked to finish second in the preseaso...