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Ott and California’s defense step up in 24-21 win over Arizona State

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:57:30 GMT

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Jaydn Ott rushed for 165 yards and a touchdown, California’s defense made a pivotal interception then forced a turnover on downs to stop Arizona State’s final drive, and the Golden Bears beat the Sun Devils 24-21 on Saturday.Sam Jackson V passed for 130 yards and a touchdown as the Golden Bears (3-2, 1-1 Pac-12) bounced back from last week’s lopsided loss to No. 8 Washington to beat the Sun Devils for the second time in the last five meetings between the conference rivals.“That’s all offensive line, they came out ready to play,” Ott said. “They were getting movement on the first level on to the second level. That opened up the holes and we were able to chunk away 4- or 5-yard runs every time.”Cal’s defense came up big despite allowing 430 yards. The Bears held the Sun Devils to 3 of 15 on third downs and 686 total rushing yards.“Liked the win, that’s what we needed badly,” Cal coach Justin Wilcox said “We just have to learn how to eliminate some of these thin...

Threat of government shutdown ends as Congress passes a temporary funding plan and sends it to Biden

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:57:30 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The threat of a federal government shutdown suddenly lifted late Saturday hours before a midnight deadline as Congress approved a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open and sent the measure to President Joe Biden to become law.The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion, meeting Biden’s full request. The bill funds government until Nov. 17.After chaotic days of turmoil in the House, Speaker Kevin McCarthy abruptly abandoned demands for steep spending cuts from his right flank and instead relied on Democrats to pass the bill, at risk to his own job. The Senate followed with final passage closing a whirlwind day at the Capitol.“This is good news for the American people,” Biden said in a statement. He also said the United States “cannot under any circumstances allow American support for Ukraine to be interrupted" and expected McCarthy "will ...

Denver weather: Extra clouds and breezy overnight

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:57:30 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) - Partly cloudy skies linger over the Front Range tonight as a brisk wind out of the south keeps lows mild.Weather tonight: Clouds lingerThe clouds that moved in over the metro area Saturday afternoon will linger overnight. Winds stay brisk out of the south at 10 to 20 mph with mild lows in the upper 50s.Weather tomorrow: Staying breezyBreezy winds stick around on Sunday, out of the south at 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph.Skies will be mainly sunny with a few clouds along the Front Range but spotty showers are possible in the high country. Photos show Iron Fire narrowly missing homes in Moffat County Highs are warm and in the middle 80s throughout Sunday afternoon.Looking ahead: Rain and cooler tempsMonday starts off the workweek with mostly sunny skies and mild highs in the low 80s. Shower chances arrive later in the day and could linger overnight. Tuesday could also have a few shower chances with cloudy skies and much cooler highs in the upper 60s. Wednesda...

1 dead, 1 hospitalized after fatal car crash in Margate

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:57:30 GMT

Road patrol units responded to a single-car motor vehicle crash in Margate that left one person dead. Margate Police Department received alerts overnight on Saturday around 4:44 a.m. about the fatal accident along 3100 N State Road 7.Upon arrival the driver of the vehicle was deceased and the passenger was transported to a nearby trauma center and is currently in critical condition. According to police, the car crashed into a tree and the impact appeared to be on the side of the vehicle. Traffic homicide investigators are currently conducting their investigation; they’ll be making the final determination. The investigation is still ongoing, and if anybody has additional information regarding this crash, they can contact the Margate Police Department.

Firefighters extinguish blaze in Hialeah apartment; no injuries reported

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:57:30 GMT

Fire rescue teams responded to a Hialeah apartment complex after flames shot out from a residence, Saturday. According to police, firefighters responded to an apartment on West 42nd Street where they immediately worked to extinguish the blaze. Authorities believe the fire started in the kitchen after it was quickly extinguished. Hialeah Fire Rescue posted photos of the incident on its Instagram profile. The caption read, in part:“… The fire was extinguished without incident and firefighters prevented the spread of the fire to neighboring units. The fire began in the kitchen and the cause is currently under investigation.”

USCG rescues man during medical emergency at Dry Tortugas National Park

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:57:30 GMT

A rescue unfolded on Friday after a man suffered a medical emergency at Dry Tortugas National Park, Friday. According to a Twitter post, the US Coast Guard aircrew from Air Station Clearwater rescued a 57-year-old man after he had a medical emergency. The individual is now in stable condition after being transferred to emergency medical services at Lower Keys Medical Center.

Man set to be arraigned in deadly Nashua, NH double shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:57:30 GMT

A Nashua, New Hampshire man is expected to be arraigned Monday in connection with a deadly double shooting late Friday night, officials said.Officers responding to a reported shooting in a parking lot on Maple Street around 10:30 p.m. found Patricia Swett, 45, of Nashua, and Matthew Champagne, 44, of Manchester, dead from apparent gunshot wounds, according to a statement issued by New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella. Victor Rivera, 47, was arrested Saturday morning for allegedly knowingly causing the deaths of the two victims by shooting them, and for recklessly causing the deaths of the two victims under circumstances manifesting an extreme indifference to the value of human life, Formell said.He is slated to be arraigned Monday in Hillsborough County Superior Court – Southern District, in Nashua. This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Wareham police searching for masked robber who held up Subway at gunpoint

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:57:30 GMT

Wareham police are turning to the public for help as they search for a person who robbed a Subway at gunpoint on Friday morning Officers responding to a reported armed robbery at the Cranberry Highway sub shop around 10:50 a.m. learned a masked suspect had brandished a firearm while telling the workers to open the cash register, according to Wareham police.The person fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.Officers later located a toy revolver wrapped in electrical tape in a nearby roadside ditch. Anyone with information about the person or vehicle above is asked to call Det. Zina Kelsch at 508-295-1206 ext. 2235 or call the anonymous tip line at www.warehampolice.com.

‘Nobody’s hanging their heads’: Chicago Cubs maintain daily focus as season nears its end

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:57:30 GMT

When the end to the Chicago Cubs’ season arrives, the organization will dive in and dissect what went wrong.They entered the regular-season’s penultimate game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday still mathematically alive to make the playoffs, though it would require winning their last two games and getting help from the Miami Marlins and Cincinnati Reds. It’s setting up the finality to a disappointing ending from an underwhelming performance over the final three weeks.Manager David Ross acknowledged his surprise by how September played out for the Cubs.“We haven’t played our best baseball down the stretch,” Ross said. “One thing I was looking at the other night it’s you look at the Orioles of last year and not being able to make the postseason and then building upon something and how you continue to build. I would put this team in that category.“We’re much better than we were last year and we put ourselves ...

Brookline’s Lucia Werner captures Frank Kelley Large School race

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:57:30 GMT

WRENTHAM – Lucia Werner packed the miles in for four years and has trained with talent that includes the great Camille Jordan and believes it’s her time to shine.The Brookline Warrior senior more than proved her case when won her first-ever major race, defeating a ‘who’s who’ of Massachusetts cross country runners. Werner surged across the finish line to capture the championship race at Saturday’s Frank Kelley Large School Invitational at the Wrentham Developmental Center.Werner was tucked in a 12-runner pack through the mile and was still there with the whittled-to-six cluster at two miles before making a huge move with 400 meters left to pass Holliston’s Maggie Kuchman and take the 5K race in 18 minutes, 21.9 seconds. Kuchman finished well to take second in 18:26.3 and defending Div. 1 All-State champion Aoife Shovlin of Weymouth clinched the bronze medal in 18:34.1.“I’ve never won an invitational so I wanted to lay low so the ...