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8 Riverside County family members charged in alleged multi-million dollar recycling fraud

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:25 GMT

Eight members of a family that run recycling centers across Riverside County face felony fraud charges related to allegations that they smuggled 178 tons of recyclables from Arizona to take advantage of California's recycling programs.Over the span of eight months, the United States Department of Justice investigated several recycling centers around the county and found that the operators illegally redeemed $7.6 million worth of aluminum cans and plastic bottles that were brought over illegally from the neighboring state.Six unnamed recycling centers were involved in the alleged scheme, according to CalRecycle.Eight people, all said to be family members, were named in charging documents provided by CalRecycle. The defendants have been identified as Maria Ermelinda Saenz Gonzalez, Francisco Balmore Amaya Saenz, Jose Raul Chica, Jose Antonio Interiano Martinez, Jose Alfredo Giron Henriquez, Victor Manuel Hernandez, Manuela Rodriguez Rizo, and Genaro Solis Fuentes.As part of the invest...

Woman assaulted on Orange County hiking trail, suspect at large

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:25 GMT

Authorities are searching for a suspect after a woman was assaulted on a Mission Viejo hiking trail on Friday night.The female victim was walking her dog near the Norman P. Murray Center around 9:40 p.m. when a man suddenly approached her from behind, said the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.The suspect grabbed the woman around her waist and dragged her for about two feet, deputies said.As the victim was screaming, she was able to push the suspect away and escape to her vehicle. She quickly drove away from the scene before contacting authorities.The victim said the suspect never said a word to her before or after the incident. OCSD released a composite sketch of the wanted suspect.He is described as a Hispanic man around 30-40 years old, standing around 5 feet 8 inches tall with a husky build. He has brown eyes, a darker skin tone, no facial hair and dark buzzed hair, authorities said.Sketch of a suspect wanted for allegedly assaulting a woman on a Mission Viejo hiking trail on J...

All lanes of Bay Bridge reopen following police activity

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:25 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Police activity on the Bay Bridge is creating major traffic gridlock for evening rush hour commuters trying to drive from San Francisco to the East Bay. The incident began at 5 p.m. as a shooting on Interstate-80. The shooting prompted the California Highway Patrol to close I-80's eastbound lanes near the toll plaza, as well as the I-80 connector ramp to I-880 south. Car that veered off Sanchez stairs was carjacked All lanes reopened by 6 p.m., the CHP said. A massive traffic backup remains on the bridge, however, with cars moving at a crawling pace along the bridge's eastbound lanes. San Francisco city streets have also been impacted by lines of cars waiting to get on the Bay Bridge. Bay Area bridge incidents have caused severe traffic delays for two out of the last three business days.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Shohei Ohtani scores 2 runs, Angels beat Tigers 7-6 in 10th after blowing lead in 9th

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:25 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Shohei Ohtani had two walks and two runs, Mickey Moniak hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 7-6 on Tuesday night after blowing a four-run lead in the ninth inning.Ohtani is potentially in his last week with the Angels. The franchise has to decide whether to risk losing the 29-year-old two-way star in free agency or trade him ahead of the trade deadline next Tuesday.Angels general manager Perry Minasian has said it’s highly unlikely the team will trade Ohtani if it remains in playoff contention. Los Angeles, which has been hovering around .500, has improved its standing in the AL wild-card race by winning six of seven games.The rebuilding Tigers, meanwhile, will likely trade their starting pitcher from the series opener.Eduardo Rodriguez gave up four runs and seven hits in 4 2/3 innings in what was likely his last appearance with the team.The 30-year-old lefty can opt out of his contract after this se...

Dream win 78-65, Mercury drop to 1-11 on the road this season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:25 GMT

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — AD Durr and Allisha Gray each scored 12 points and the Atlanta Dream beat the Phoenix Mercury 78-65 on Tuesday night.Gray scored 10 of her points in the first half as Atlanta built a 12-point lead. The Dream continued to add to it and led 71-49 early in the fourth after Durr scored. Megan Gustafson helped Phoenix narrow the gap by scoring 11 of her career-high 19 points in the fourth quarter.Phoenix (6-17) dropped to 1-11 on the road this season.Aari McDonald added 11 points and Rhyne Howard scored 10 for Atlanta (13-10). Danielle Robinson moved into 10th on the WNBA’s career assists list, passing Atlanta coach Tanisha Wright (1,423).Brittney Griner scored all 16 of her points in the first half and Sophie Cunningham finished with 11 points for Phoenix. Diana Taurasi (quad/toe) did not play. The Mercury shot just 36% from the field, including 5 of 24 from distance.___AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Ravens release WRs Andy Isabella and Mike Thomas, claim WR Makai Polk off waivers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:25 GMT

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Andy Isabella works out during the team's NFL football practice, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)(AP/Julio Cortez) Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Andy Isabella works out during the team's NFL football practice, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)(AP/Julio Cortez) OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens released wide receivers Andy Isabella and Mike Thomas on Tuesday and claimed receiver Makai Polk off waivers.The Ravens also signed long snapper Tyler Ott, a day before the team’s first official practice of training camp. They put long snapper Nick Moore on the non-football injury list.Polk was waived by the...

Seattle looking to end franchise-worst 10-game losing streak

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:25 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Jewell Loyd has never been part of a losing streak like the one that Seattle is on right now. The Storm have dropped a franchise-record 10 straight games after blowing an 18-point lead in a loss at New York on Tuesday night. Her rookie year Seattle lost five in a row — the longest one she’s been a part of prior to the current one.“It’s something that’s different,” Loyd said Monday after practice. “But as long as you’re trying to get better, long term that’s what I look at. … No one likes to lose and it’s not something that we love to do. No one on this team is OK with losing. ”This was always going to be a transition year for the Storm with the retirement of Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart leaving for the Liberty in free agency. The Storm have many new faces and Loyd and Coach Noelle Quinn both said that this team is well bonded off the court.“Our group is very tight with one and another,” Quinn said. “There hasn’t been fu...

Plum, Wilson and Gray each score 20-plus points, Aces top the Sky 107-95

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:25 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Kelsey Plum had 27 points, A’ja Wilson added 24 points and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Chicago Sky 107-95 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory.Chelsea Gray had 22 points, six rebounds and nine assists for Las Vegas (22-2). Kiah Stokes grabbed 17 rebounds to go with six points. The 12-point win ended a streak of five straight games that the Aces had won by 15 or more. Las Vegas is 6-0 since Candace Parker was sidelined before the All-Star break. The Aces announced Monday that Parker underwent successful surgery on a fracture in her foot and is out indefinitely. Las Vegas lost Alysha Clark when she was hit in the face Wilson made 6 of 8 field goals in the first quarter and scored 13 points to help Las Vegas lead 30-26. Wilson had 15 points at halftime and Plum added 13 as Las Vegas led 55-45 after shooting 54% from the field.The Aces shot 50% overall and made 24 of 27 free throws. Kahleah Copper made 12 of 18 shots and scored a career-high 37 points for Chi...

Naylor slugs 2 HRs as the Guardians top the Royals, dealing Zack Greinke his 16th straight road loss

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:25 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Bo Naylor had his first career two-homer game and drove in three runs as the Cleveland Guardians beat Kansas City 5-1 on Tuesday night, handing Royals pitcher Zack Greinke his 16th consecutive road loss.Naylor hit a 430-foot solo shot to right in the third inning and a 397-foot blast to right-center in the fifth to score Myles Straw for his first home runs at Progressive Field. The 23-year-old rookie catcher entered the game with two home runs.Greinke (1-11) gave up four runs in five innings and remained winless on the road since Aug. 13, 2021, when he pitched for Houston at Angel Stadium. In 27 subsequent away starts, the 39-year-old right-hander is 0-16 with a 6.43 ERA over 134 1/3 innings.Guardians starter Aaron Civale (4-2) worked a season-high eight innings, allowing one run on five hits. The 28-year-old right-hander struck out five and threw 60 strikes in 93 pitches before All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase worked a 1-2-3 ninth.José Ramírez and Will Brennan each h...

Reconocen a un supervisor de campamento por salvar a un niño del río Anacostia

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:25 GMT

Un supervisor de un campamento en Maryland fue reconocido por rescatar a un niño que casi se ahogó en el ramal noroeste del río Anacostia. Un grupo de campistas estaban caminando por un sendero en el condado Montgomery cuando David Cypress intentó saltar por encima de las piedras y se cayó. “Traté de acordarme de cada técnica que aprendí de la natación… tratando de sobrevivir”, dijo David. Relató que se quedó atascado contra un tronco.  Fue entonces que el consejero Tuvia Moses se tiró al río. “Decidí que era ahora o nunca cuando se trataba de salvarlo”, dijo. Moses se pegó la cabeza en las piedras pero pudo sostener la cabeza de David por encima del agua hasta que llegaron los rescatistas. “La prioridad número uno en mi mente era salvar el campista”, dijo Moses. “Mi vida estaba en peligro también, así que, eso daba un poco de miedo”. Moses recibió el martes el premio para ciudadanos de Maryland que realicen un servicio de emergencia (Mar...