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Shohei Ohtani gifts teammate's wife a new Porsche 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:00 GMT

Shohei Ohtani made headlines when he announced he was signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and while many fixated on the zeros in his contract, another number needed to be focused on. The number on the back of his jersey, that is. After Ohtani announced he would test free agency after multiple losing seasons with the Los Angeles Angels, a leaguewide scramble for the superstar two-way player began. Fans from across the country campaigned for Ohtani to sign for their club, but one woman – a fellow MLB player’s wife – may have had the best pitch for the two-time American League MVP.  Dodgers officially introduce Shohei Ohtani Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly’s wife Ashley started her “#Ohtake17” campaign in the hopes that it would catch Ohtani’s attention. “Take 17” refers to the number worn by her husband during his time in L.A.; not only did Ashley say that Ohtani could have Joe’s jersey number if he signed with the Dodgers, but she even joked in an Instagram vid...

Suspects sought in connection with 2 armed robberies in under an hour, police say 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:00 GMT

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating two armed robberies allegedly committed by the same suspects in under an hour. LAPD officials would not release the exact locations of the robberies, but they did confirm that they both happened in South Los Angeles between 11:10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Sunday morning. Couple has jewelry stolen from them in brazen follow-home robbery Of the two suspects, one is described by police as an approximately 27-year-old woman who stands at 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs approximately 180 pounds. She was captured on surveillance footage wearing a ski mask, a red hoodie and purple and yellow pants. She was also armed with a semiautomatic handgun, LAPD said on X, formerly Twitter. The second suspect was described as a man driving a gray Chrysler 300 with paper license plates, a DWV sticker and possible rear quarter damage. The suspect's vehicle was described as a gray Chrysler 300 with paper license plates, a DWV sticker and possib...

Which fast food restaurants are open on Christmas?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:00 GMT

If you’re traveling home for the holidays and need a road snack, or are searching for a last-minute meal after a Christmas Day cooking mishap, you likely already know your options will be limited. Though many restaurants will close for the holiday, some will still be open on December 25. To save you the trouble of searching for those eateries, here is a list of the major fast-food chains and restaurants staying open — and a few that are closing — for Christmas 2023.Hours may vary by location; it’s best to check online or call ahead to confirm your location’s hours. Arby’s: Many locations will be open for Christmas, a representative for Arby’s tells Nexstar, but hours may vary. You can check your location’s hours online.Burger King: Because Burger King restaurants are individually owned, they may be open for Christmas with varying hours, a representative tells Nexstar. You can find local restaurant hours here. Denny’s: The “always open” diner will, of course, be open o...

These grocery stores are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in California

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:00 GMT

The holiday season brings limited business hours and full retail and restaurant closures as many employees spend time celebrating the holiday with friends and loved ones.This year, Christmas Eve and Christmas fall on a Sunday and Monday, respectively, meaning that several government offices usually closed on Sunday will also be closed on Monday.Here are the holiday business hours for supermarkets in the Golden State. It is important to note that Californians should still call stores in their area for the most up-to-date information.Grocery StoresTrader Joe’s: Open until 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, but will be closed on Christmas DaySprout’s Farmers Market: Opened until 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, but will be closed on Christmas Day.Whole Foods: Will be closed on Christmas.Costco: Will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas.Smart & Final: Will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas.Aldi: Christmas Eve operation hours va...

2 men barricade themselves inside stolen motorhome after pursuit 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:00 GMT

Two men from Riverside have been arrested after leading authorities on a destructive chase in a stolen motorhome and barricading themselves inside. According to information from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies spotted the stolen RV traveling through Rancho Cucamonga at 1:26 a.m.  Couple has jewelry stolen from them in brazen follow-home robbery “Deputies initiated a traffic stop, however, the driver of the motorhome refused to yield, and a pursuit ensued,” SBSD said in a release. The driver attempted to ram his vehicle into several patrol cars and drove his vehicle in reverse during the pursuit. “The driver also drove the wrong way on the streets until he ran the vehicle upon a central median at Banyan [Street] and Haven Avenue,” law enforcement officials said. Both suspects then barricaded themselves in the RV before Specialized Enforcement Division officials responded and eventually took the two men into custody, SBSD confirmed.  SoCal famil...

Live NORAD Santa Tracker: Track Santa's journey around the globe

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:00 GMT

Nexstar will livestream the NORAD Santa Tracker in the video player above from 6 a.m. ET on Saturday until 1 a.m. ET on Monday.The stockings have been hung by the chimney with care, which can only mean that St. Nicholas will soon arrive with his sleigh full of toys. Unlike Christmases of yore, we can track Santa and his reindeer as they come into town. As it has for over six decades, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) — a joint organization between the U.S. and Canada, is responsible for tracking everything flying in and around the two countries — will be tracking Santa this Christmas. The tradition began as an accident in 1955 but has remained a beloved mission ever since. NORAD doesn’t start tracking Santa until their radars let them know Santa has taken to the air on Christmas Eve, roughly around 4 a.m. ET. You can track Santa’s movements around the world on NORAD’s website.NORAD also offers a phone line that remains open for 23 hours starting on Christmas ...

One killed, another injured in Menlo Park apartment fire

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:00 GMT

One woman and two dogs were killed and another woman was injured in a Menlo Park apartment fire on Sunday morning.The fire department responded around 3 a.m. Sunday to an apartment building at 1017 Madera Ave. Residents had used a garden hose and fire extinguishers to quell the fire from outside, and once the officials forced entry into the ground-floor apartment, they found a small fire still burning in the living room.The fire department performed a search, locating two women in their 60s in the back bedroom — one dead, the other in critical condition. Two pet dogs were also found dead from the fire.The injured woman was taken to Stanford University Medical Hospital. She remained in critical condition as of Sunday afternoon.The incident is still under investigation, but Jon Johnston, fire marshal at the Menlo Park Fire District, said it does not appear to be suspicious.

Two vehicles kill man early Sunday in San Carlos

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:00 GMT

At just before 7 a.m. Sunday morning, two vehicles hit and killed a 69-year-old man crossing the road in San Carlos.The incident occurred on the 1400 block of El Camino Real. The first driver, a 27-year-old from Redwood City, was heading north on El Camino Real when he struck the man. Drugs and alcohol were not contributing factors to the incident, San Mateo authorities said, and reported the driver cooperated with law enforcement at the scene. Soon after, however, a second vehicle — with a 66-year-old driver — struck the victim and fled the scene. He was later arrested on a suspicion of felony hit-and-run, and was booked into the Maguire Correctional Facility.Though paramedics attempted to revive the victim, he died after being hit on El Camino Real.Anyone with information about the death can contact Sgt. G. Ramirez at (650) 802 4277.

Traffic stop led to arrest for weapon charges in Fairfield 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:00 GMT

(KRON) – A 26-year-old woman was arrested on various gun charges by the Fairfield Police Department. Fairfield officers conducted an enforcement traffic stop. According to police, a handgun was in “plain view” of the vehicle. 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after Oakland shooting Officers subsequently found three guns after a vehicle search.  The guns were found in the front passenger floorboard, front passenger seat, and center console. According to the police investigation, one of the firearms was reported stolen. The driver was identified as 26-year-old Ashley Brulez.Brulez was arrested and transported to Solano County Jail on various weapons charges.

CSP: 1 dead in officer-involved shooting on US Highway 36 in Boulder County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- One person is dead after an officer-involved shooting on Christmas Eve on Highway 36 in Boulder County.Colorado State Patrol said troopers responded at about 11:40 a.m. Sunday to the area of Highway 36 and McCaslin Boulevard to "assist a motorist.When the trooper approached the vehicle, CSP said he noticed bullet holes in the window. He backed away and called for additional officers.Deputies from the Boulder County Sheriff's Office arrived and worked with the CSP trooper and talked the person into coming out of the vehicle. CSP said the person put a firearm down on the car, but during attempts to de-escalate, he picked it up and pointed it at law enforcement.According to CSP, that's when shots were fired.A piece of one officer's equipment was struck, but the officer was not injured.CSP said despite efforts to provide first aid, the person died on the scene and the firearm was recovered.The troopers and deputies involved have been placed on administrative leave while...