Home

BART reopens restrooms at Embarcadero, Downtown Berkeley stations

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 20:59:14 GMT

(BCN) -- BART reopened the restrooms at its Embarcadero and Downtown Berkeley stations Friday as part of an ongoing effort to reopen restrooms that have been closed at 10 of its underground stations since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.The restrooms are being staffed with attendants during all hours that the station is open to discourage unwanted behavior inside, and also received improvements like LED lighting and new toilets, sinks and hand dryers, according to BART.In February 2022, the restrooms at the Powell Street and 19th Street Oakland stations reopened, followed by the Montgomery Street and Lake Merritt stations last June, with attendants staffed at all four. Grad student commutes to UC Berkeley by plane to save on rent BART officials said in the year spanning from last June through this May, nearly 250,000 people used the four bathrooms."Reopening restrooms is something our customers have been demanding," BART board member Rebecca Saltzman said in a news release...

Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. is reinstated by Churchill Downs after deaths of 2 horses

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 20:59:14 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Churchill Downs reinstated trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. on Friday, nearly two months after indefinitely suspending him when two of his horses died suddenly at the home of the Kentucky Derby.Joseph is allowed to enter horses in races and apply for stalls at all Churchill Downs Inc. tracks immediately.The decision comes after an investigation by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and the release of necropsy reports of the two horses that died under Joseph’s care.Necropsies did not find any conclusive causes, according to the commission website. Sudden deaths are rare and the causes often unexplainable.“We remain deeply concerned about the condition of Parents Pride and Chasing Artie that led to their sudden death,” said Bill Mudd, president and COO of Churchill Downs Inc. “However, given the details available to us as a result of the KHRC investigation, there is no basis to continue Joseph’s suspension.”Stewards scratched Lord Miles from the Kentucky Derby ...

Wright set to initially remain with Commanders after Harris group takes over, AP source says

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 20:59:14 GMT

Washington Commanders Team President Jason Wright watching players on the field warm up before the start of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)(AP/Alex Brandon) Washington Commanders Team President Jason Wright watching players on the field warm up before the start of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)(AP/Alex Brandon) Jason Wright is expected to retain his job as president of the Washington Commanders, at least initially, after Josh Harris’ group takes over, a person with knowledge of the situation said.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of ano...

Steele, Morel and Madrigal help the Cubs snap a 4-game skid with a 10-1 win over the Guardians

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 20:59:14 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Justin Steele burnished his potential All-Star credentials while helping the Cubs get back on a winning track.The left-hander tossed a three-hit shutout into the seventh inning and won his third straight start, and Chicago snapped a four-game skid with a 10-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday.Steele (9-2) struck out six and walked one in 6 1/3 innings as he lowered his ERA to 2.43. He didn’t allow a hit until David Fry lined a short-hop single off shortstop Dansby Swanson’s glove to lead off the fifth.The 27-year-old has the numbers for the NL’s pitching staff at the All-Star game in Seattle on July 11. The stuff and poise too.“He was very efficient and dominated,” Cubs manager David Ross said. “The ball was moving all over the place, some heavy cutters looked like today.”Steele slammed the door on Chicago’s losing streak that came after the Cubs had won 11 of 13.“He’s a horse, man,” Ross added. ‘Every time he takes the bump he’s a guy who f...

Cavaliers agree with free agent forward Caris LeVert on 2-year, $32 million deal, source tells AP

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 20:59:14 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers opened NBA free agency by agreeing with forward Caris LeVert on a two-year, $32 million contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday.LeVert bounced between starter and reserve last season for the Cavs, who won 51 games in the regular season and ended their postseason drought before losing to the New York Knicks in the first round of the playoffs.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because league rules prohibit teams from announcing deals until next week.LeVert averaged 12.1 points, 3.9 assists and 3.8 rebounds last season. He was expected to have a larger role before the Cavs acquired All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell in a blockbuster trade last summer.Still, the 28-year-old LeVert, who came to Cleveland midway through the 2022 season, found his niche and was also one of the team’s best on-ball defenders.Cleveland has been desperate to find a two-way wing to go along with its young core — Mi...

Draymond Green, Kuzma staying put as NBA free agency opens, sources tell AP

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 20:59:14 GMT

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) dribbles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)(AP/Nick Wass) Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) dribbles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)(AP/Nick Wass) Kyle Kuzma doubled his salary in Washington, and Draymond Green ensured that Golden State’s championship core stays together.Free agency in the NBA got off to its traditional fast start on Friday night, with Kuzma agreeing to a $102 million, four-year deal with the Wizards and Green getting a new contract th...

1 killed, 6 rescued after driving around barricades onto washed-out road

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 20:59:14 GMT

(KDVR) — One person was killed and several more were rescued after driving past barricades and onto a washed-out road Friday near Roggen.Drivers are advised to heed the barricades at eastbound WCR 71 and WCR 16. Rain washes mud and debris onto flooded I-25 "Because although the road appears to be clear just beyond the barricades, within a mile after the barricades the road is washed out," and people have been swept away, the Weld County Sheriff's Office said in a release.6 people, 5 dogs rescued from washed-out-roadThe flood is at Weld County roads 73 and 16. Deputies responded there around 9 a.m. Friday after someone reported a floating car with someone inside, according to the sheriff's office. The car had gotten swept away by floodwater after the driver went around the barricade."The occupant of the car was pulled out of the water by witnesses on the scene, life-saving measures were administered, but the occupant of the car did not survive," the sheriff's office said.A submerge...

Where to watch Colorado’s 4th of July fireworks, drone shows this year

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 20:59:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Fourth of July is almost here. Celebrate Independence Day with a bang at free fireworks displays in communities across Colorado.We put together a full list of events happening across the state starting June 30 and lasting through one final show on July 5. Check the Pinpoint Weather forecast Friday, June 30Denver – Coors Field: The Colorado Rockies will have fireworks games on Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1. Tickets to the series against the Detroit Tigers can be purchased here.Saturday, July 2Denver – Coors Field: The Colorado Rockies will have fireworks games on Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1. Tickets to the series against the Detroit Tigers can be purchased here. Fort Collins: Independence Day in Fort Collins will include a day full of festivities, including 5K, golf tournament, parade, food truck rally, and more. The day will conclude with fireworks at City Park at 9:35 p.m.Fort Lupton: The celebration will take place fr...

Outdoor Colorado: Disc golf on the side of a mountain

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 20:59:14 GMT

PINE, Colo. (KDVR) - It is a sport combining frisbee throwing and golf. It is called disc golf, and players here in Colorado have a chance to play on what may be the ultimate course, located on top of a mountain in the town of Pine.BuckSnort disc golf course was founded by Lowell and Linda Dietz in 2013. The 28-hole course has been visited by disc golfers from Japan, Europe, Australia, and even Dubai, plus thousands of disc golfers from the good ol’ USA. Pickleball coming to Denver at Skyline Park this summer Hole No. 4 is where the basket, which is like the hole in traditional golf, is located inside a cave uphill on the side of a mountain."It’s a throw that’s fairly straight, but then it has to make a hard right turn into a narrow gap," Lowell Dietz said.Not challenging enough, you say? How about hole No. 19, which is called “The Crack?" "You have to go over or around the rock in front of the gap that may be from a foot to 3 feet wide," he said.Then there is hole No. 8. We're no...

Broward officials fill boxes with donated items ahead of county’s Christmas in July deliveries

Published Mon, 30 Dec 2024 20:59:14 GMT

Broward County is ready to celebrate Christmas in July, thanks to some kind donations.On Friday, officials packed boxes for children at the Broward County Main Library’s loading dock in Fort Lauderdale.The boxes were filled with donated items for the annual deliveries. Broward County Commissioner Michael Udine joined members from the Christmas in July Committee and the Kiwanis Club in loading the boxes with backpacks, school supplies, underwear, socks, diapers and toiletries.The items that will be given to homeless children of all ages throughout the county.“It’s an important program. It’s a way for us to help others in their time of need. It’s easy to do it around the holidays, but this is our way of remembering it,” said Udine. “Summertime, 12 months a year, everybody needs help along the way.” The items will be distributed across the county on July 8.