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Bay Area transit agencies running extended, mostly free services on New Year’s Eve

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:11:44 GMT

Transit agencies across the Bay Area will be running extended — and mostly free — services on New Year’s Eve for celebrants looking to hop on a train home after the ball drops at midnight, transit officials said Saturday.Starting at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Caltrain rides will be free. While the last train out of San Francisco usually departs around midnight, Caltrain will be running trains to San Jose’s Diridon Station at 1 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. — or whenever full — with the last train departing San Francisco’s 4th and King station at 2  a.m. Two extra northbound trains will also be running from Diridon Station earlier in the evening at 7:42 p.m. and 8:42 p.m. Open beverages will be prohibited on trains after 9 p.m.For those looking to take BART, the last train from downtown San Francisco to the East Bay will depart at 1:30 a.m., and the last southbound train to Millbrae will leave around 2:10 a.m. Trains will not stop at the San Francisco Internatio...

More big waves expected to pound California coast, high surf warnings downgraded Saturday afternoon

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:11:44 GMT

Powerful waves once again thrashed the Northern California coastline Saturday, but to a much lesser extent than seen earlier in the week with high surf and coastal flood warnings getting downgraded by weather officials in the early afternoon.Santa Cruz County beaches were forecasted to see the biggest waves — potentially as high as 40 feet at some spots — though the swell was not expected to be as intense as the storm surge that slammed the area earlier this week, damaging some oceanfront businesses.High swells that were expected overnight didn’t end up materializing in the seaside village of Capitola, which was hit hard on Thursday, according to Capitola Public Works Director Jessica Kahn. City officials didn’t find any more damage on Saturday morning, but the Esplanade, which was flooded and covered in debris several days ago, still remained closed to traffic.The National Weather Service advised people to stay away from beaches during the warnings, which co...

Six alleged thieves arrested by Fairfield PD in theft operation

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:11:44 GMT

(KRON) – Six people were arrested as a result of the Fairfield Police Department's two-day theft operation. On Dec. 22, officers say they witnessed two men leaving a store with a shopping cart full of unpaid items. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the getaway vehicle and discovered there were four occupants in the car.  5 arrested in illegal casino, prostitution operation in San Jose The vehicle’s occupants were all Vallejo residents.Gregory Carson, 27Tavani Cole, 36Nehmia Hatchett, 29Rashad Brown, 34Carson also had a Solano County warrant. According to police, when the group of four was being booked at the Solano County Jail, a Vallejo Police Department officer noticed the group was wanted in Vallejo. All four individuals allegedly stole approximately $1 million worth of merchandise from Ross and $500,000 worth of merchandise from another retail store in Vallejo.Vallejo PD subsequently arrested the four suspects at the jail. According to the police investigation, th...

Donated Loudoun Co. land to become 85-acre Cattail Regional Park

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:11:44 GMT

A new 85-acre park will be opening outside Leesburg, Virginia, after the land was donated Wednesday to the Nova Parks system.Now deemed Cattail Regional Park, the land changed hands from Henry Harris and the Harris family to the park system.In addition to forests, fields, wetlands and upland bogs — the acreage also holds historic significance.During the Civil War, fortifications were created along the road at the farm. In the 1960s during segregation, the Harris family allowed local Black children to use their pool and learn to swim.Courtesy Loudoun County.It was also home to a famous bed and breakfast during the American revolution.“Parkland is one of our most valued public assets. I would like to thank the Harris family for this remarkable gift. Their contributions to our community run very deep,” Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis J. Randall said in a statement.“And I would like to thank NOVA Parks for their continued push to expand parkland, having added nearly 1,...

Sallis scores 20, leads Wake Forest over Virginia Tech 86-63

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:11:44 GMT

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Hunter Sallis scored 20 points to lead all five starters in double figures and Wake Forest opened Atlantic Coast Conference play with an 86-63 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday.Sallis, a junior transfer from Gonzaga who averaged less than five points in both of his seasons with the Bulldogs, sank 8 of 14 shots with two 3-pointers for the Demon Deacons (9-3, 1-0). He added nine rebounds and blocked two shots and has topped the 20-point mark six times this season and has finished with 19 points twice.Andrew Carr finished with 15 points — giving him 1,000 for his career — and eight rebounds, while Efron Reid III had eight rebounds to go with 13 points. Kevin Miller and Cameron Hildreth both scored 14.Lynn Kidd and Hunter Cattoor scored 14 apiece to lead the Hokies (9-4, 1-1). Tyler Nickel added 11 points off the bench.Reid had nine points and Miller, Carr and Sallis all scored eight as Wake Forest used a balanced attack to take a 44-24 lead into halftime...

Seahawks place S Jamal Adams on injured reserve and cut LB Frank Clark

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:11:44 GMT

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks placed safety Jamal Adams on injured reserve on Saturday, ending his regular season after he missed the previous two games because of lingering issues with his knee.The move came a day after Adams was ruled out for Sunday’s matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Adams had returned to practice in a limited fashion for two days this week, but he did not practice on Friday and coach Pete Carroll said the decision was made that he wouldn’t play in Week 17.Discussions of shutting down Adams for the season have been ongoing for the past couple of weeks as he’s dealt with discomfort in his knee while making his return from surgery for a torn quadricep tendon suffered in Week 1 of the 2022 season that cost him more than a year of playing time.Adams, who was acquired by the Seahawks before the 2020 season from the New York Jets, has had an injury-riddled tenure in Seattle. Each of his four seasons with the Seahawks have been defined by injuries that h...

Sean Jones and Tyler Kolek help No. 10 Marquette rally past No. 22 Creighton

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:11:44 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Sean Jones scored a career-high 15 points, Tyler Kolek also had 15 and No. 10 Marquette rallied to beat No. 22 Creighton 72-67 on Saturday and tie a Big East record with its 20th straight home victory.The only other Big East teams to win 20 straight home games were Pittsburgh from 2002-04, Notre Dame from 2006-09 and Marquette from 2012-14. Marquette hasn’t lost a Big East home game since falling 75-69 to Creighton in double overtime on Jan. 1, 2022.Marquette (11-3, 2-1) has won 19 straight home games overall. Its last loss at Fiserv Forum was an 80-77 overtime setback against Wisconsin on Dec. 3, 2022.Creighton (9-4, 0-2) lost for the third time in four games despite getting 23 points from Baylor Scheierman and 18 from Trey Alexander. Scheierman went 7 of 13 on 3-point attempts.NO. 16 DUKE 106, QUEENS 69DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Jared McCain scored a season-high 24 points, and Duke earned its fourth consecutive victory.The Blue Devils (9-3) also got a big game from Kyle ...

Walker, Hall lead Michigan State to 87-75 victory over Indiana State

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:11:44 GMT

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Tyson Walker scored 22 points, Malik Hall had 18 points and eight rebounds, and Michigan State defeated Indiana State 87-75 on Saturday.It was Michigan State’s first game since freshman guard Jeremy Fears was shot in the leg while on holiday break in Joliet, Illinois. He is expected to make a full recovery, but reports say he is unlikely to return this season. He received a warm ovation when he entered the arena on crutches prior to the beginning of the game.This was the first meeting between the teams since Magic Johnson led Michigan State to a 75-64 victory over Indiana State and Larry Bird in the championship game of the 1979 NCAA Tournament.More than 44 years later, Michigan State won with 47.5% shooting, a 41-27 rebounding advantage and a suffocating defense that held Indiana State to one field goal over the final eight minutes. The Spartans also made 23 of 27 free throws, with Walker perfect in 10 attempts.A.J. Hoggard scored 17 points and Jade...

Gregory scores 17, sparks No. 11 Kansas State women to 66-51 win over Cincinnati to open Big 12

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:11:44 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Gabby Gregory had 12 of her 17 points in the second quarter when No. 11 Kansas State took control and the Wildcats coasted to a 66-41 win over Big 12 newcomer Cincinnati in the conference opener on Saturday.Gregory was 3 of 4 from 3-point range, 4 of 6 overall and made 6 of 8 free throws.Zyanna Walker added 11 points on 5-of-7 shooting for the Wildcats, who are 13-1 for the fifth time in school history. Ayoka Lee had eight rebounds to go with her six points, making her just the second Wildcat to ever reach 1,000 boards.Jillian Hayes had 14 points and nine rebounds for Cincinnati (8-4), which had a six-game winning streak snapped.Behind Gregory, Kanas State outscored the Bearcats 18-3 in the second quarter to lead 29-14 at the half. Cincinnati was 1-of-16 shooting and although the Wildcats were just 4 of 13, they had two 3-pointers and made 8 of 11 from the line. After Cincinnati’s lone field goal, K-State had a 14-1 run. Gregory contributed a pair of 3-pointe...

Midfielder Tyler Boyd traded from Major League Soccer’s LA Galaxy to Nashville

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 21:11:44 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former U.S. national team midfielder Tyler Boyd was traded from the LA Galaxy to Nashville on Saturday, the winger’s 28th birthday.LA received an international roster slot in both 2024 and 2025 plus $75,000 per season in general allocation money, which can be used to reduce a player’s allocation against the salary cap. LA may receive up to $625,000 in GAM conditioned on Boyd’s performance with Nashville.Boyd had eight goals in 39 matches for LA in all competitions this year, including seven league goals. He joined Major League Soccer this year after playing in New Zealand, Portugal and Turkey. He had four goals in 35 matches from 2019-22 with Turkey’s Beşiktaş.He went on loan to Sivasspor in 2021 and had five goals in 14 appearances, then had two goals in 23 appearances during a loan to Çaykur Rizespor.Boyd scored two goals in 10 international appearances from 2016-19.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource