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Woman vanishes in Santa Cruz, musician boyfriend uncooperative, police say

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:02:42 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A Santa Cruz County woman has been missing for more than two weeks, and her boyfriend is refusing to cooperate with investigators, the El Cerrito Police Department said. Alice "Alyx" Kamakaokalani Herrmann, 61, of Capitola was last seen in Santa Cruz on December 3. The woman's relatives reported her missing to police on December 12 because they had not heard any communication from her.Investigators said they later found Herrmann's red 2007 Toyota Highlander SUV parked in front of her boyfriend's home in El Cerrito. Alice "Alyx" Kamakaokalani Herrmann lives in Capitola. Police identified the missing woman's boyfriend as 54-year-old Theobald "Theo" Brooks Lengyel. Lengyel, who also goes by the name "Mylo Stone," is an ex-musician who played saxophone in the rock band "Mr. Bungle," News Nation reported. "Based on his actions, Theo Lengyel is a person of interest in Alice Hermann’s disappearance and has not cooperated with the police investigation," the El Cerri...

Power outage affecting more than 18,000 in South Bay

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:02:42 GMT

(KRON) -- More than 18,000 PG&E customers in the South Bay lost power on Monday afternoon, according to PG&E's outage map. The large outage stretches as far north as San Jose State University, south to the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds and west to the Willow Glen neighborhood, per PG&E. The number of customers affected is 18,404. Bay Area rain totals: Storm expected to hit in waves Power was knocked out in this area at 1:02 p.m. PG&E expects it to be restored by 5:15 p.m. There is no cause listed.The San Jose outage is the Bay Area's largest outage on Monday, but smaller outages are affecting more than 1,000 people in Burlingame and San Ramon. There are heavy rainstorms in the Bay Area on Monday. Damage includes flooded highways and delayed flights at SFO.

NBA G League player, girlfriend 'execute murder plan,' accused of killing woman: Las Vegas police

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:02:42 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — An NBA G League player and his girlfriend are accused of killing a woman who had been reported missing earlier this month, according to Las Vegas Metro Police. Chance Comanche, 27, and Sakari Harnden, 19, were both taken into custody in recent days in connection with the disappearance of Marayna Rodgers, 23. Rodgers, a medical assistant from Washington state, had been visiting Las Vegas with friends in early December, her family told KLAS. She hadn’t been seen since Dec. 6. Human remains found in a desert area of Henderson, just outside of Las Vegas, have been identified as Rodgers. Comanche and Harnden are now expected to face an open murder charge, Las Vegas Metro Police said Sunday after detectives determined they "were responsible for the murder of Rodgers." SFO worker wins $20M after buying Scratchers ticket in East Bay Photo of Chance Comanche (left) provided by Associated Press. Photo of Sakari Harnden (right) provided by the Las ...

Michael Wacha and Kansas City Royals finalize $32 million, 2-year contract

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:02:42 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals made official their deal with starting pitcher Michael Wacha on Monday, a $32 million, two-year pact that includes a player option for 2025 and incentives based on the number of innings he pitches.The Royals have been among the busiest teams in the majors this offseason, bolstering their rotation in free agency by signing Wacha and Seth Lugo along with their bullpen by signing Chris Stratton and Will Smith. They also have landed power-hitting outfielder Hunter Renfroe to give their lineup a veteran presence along with some additional pop.The deal for Wacha includes a $16 million salary next year, a $16 million option and $50,000 bonuses for pitching 105 innings each season and each additional five through 150. When it is combined with the other contracts given out, the Royals have committed well over $100 million in free agency to improve the club.To make room on the 40-man roster, the Royals traded right-hander Jonathan Heasley to the ...

Browns overcoming major injuries, defying odds while stacking up wins and moving closer to playoffs

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:02:42 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — “Only in Cleveland” is a catchphrase attached to the many negative moments in the city’s checkered sports history.The Browns are changing its meaning this season.On Sunday, they pulled off another improbable win — their sixth by four points or less — by rallying for 13 points in the fourth quarter for a 20-17 victory over Chicago, but not before surviving a Hail Mary on the final play when the ball dropped in and out of the hands of Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney.“I blacked out,” coach Kevin Stefanski said of the final moment, while also speaking on behalf of 60,000 fans.In years past, that’s a touchdown. No doubt. Because good things seem to rarely happen to or for the Browns (9-5). However, there’s something special about this version of Cleveland’s team. Against all odds, it just keeps winning.“Whatever it (expletive) takes,” Stefanski screamed to his players in the locker room before handing out game balls.Cleveland is on the verge of...

Caden Veltkamp throws for 5 TDs, Western Kentucky erases 28-point deficit to beat ODU 38-35 in OT

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:02:42 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Redshirt freshman Caden Veltkamp came off the bench to throw for 383 yards and five touchdowns, Lucas Carneiro made a winning 29-yard field goal in overtime and Western Kentucky erased a 28-point deficit to beat Old Dominion 38-35 on Monday at the Famous Toastery Bowl.Veltkamp, the Hilltoppers third-string quarterback who had thrown just six passes in his college career, threw a 15-yard touchdown pass on fourth-and-goal with 19 seconds left in regulation to push the game into an extra period.The Hilltoppers blocked a short field-goal attempt in overtime — their second blocked kick of the game — before Carneiro drilled his.Western Kentucky’s Dalvin Smith had nine receptions for 77 yards and three touchdown catches, two of which he speared with one hand.The Hilltoppers (8-5) played without starting quarterback Austin Reed, who opted out of the game to prepare for the NFL draft. Veltkamp took over for Turner Helton midway through the first quarter with thei...

Victor Wembanyama to miss Tuesday’s matchup with Bucks, Antetokounmpo with ankle injury

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:02:42 GMT

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama will miss Tuesday’s game against Milwaukee with a sore right ankle, delaying his first-ever matchup with Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.San Antonio ruled Wembanyama out Monday, a day after he had 17 points and 13 rebounds in 31 minutes in a 146-110 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.The 7-foot-3 Wembanyama, the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, had been looking forward to playing against Antetokounmpo, a two-time MVP.“Probably one of the players I have studied the most,” Wembanyama said Sunday. “I love the way he is playing, because he is always aggressive, and he is scary for his opponents. I am really trying to take a lot of examples from him, and I am very excited to play against the Bucks. It is going to be very, very interesting.”Wembanyama has played in three games since rolling his right ankle on Dec. 12 against Houston. Tuesday’s game will be the second he has missed this season.Wembanyama’s double...

At least 95 killed in magnitude 6.2 earthquake in northwest China’s Gansu and Qinghai provinces, state news agency says

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:02:42 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — At least 95 killed in magnitude 6.2 earthquake in northwest China’s Gansu and Qinghai provinces, state news agency says.Source

Hornets’ Miles Bridges denied access to Canada for NBA game due to legal problems, AP source says

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:02:42 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has been denied entrance to Canada due to his past legal problems and will not be available to play Monday night in Toronto against the Raptors, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.The person said Bridges was turned away at the border. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not allowed to speak publicly on the matter.Hornets coach Steve Clifford would not comment on the reason for Bridges’ absence when he spoke to reporters before Monday’s game.“The only thing I’m going to say is neither Miles nor (rookie center Nathan Mensah from Ghana) will be here with us tonight,” Clifford said. “That’s all I’m going to say.”Bridges is currently serving three years of probation after pleading no contest in exchange for no jail time in the June 2022 domestic violence case involving the mother of his two children, who accused Bridges of assaulting her in front of them. He must adhere to a 10-y...

C.J. Nitkowski joins Braves as TV analyst, allowing Jeff Francoeur to spent more time at home

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:02:42 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have hired Rangers analyst C.J. Nitkowski to serve on their main television broadcast team, allowing Jeff Francoeur to spend more time with his family.Bally Sports and the Braves announced Monday that Nitkowski, who pitched for the Braves in 2004 and still lives in suburban Atlanta, will serve as play-by-play broadcaster Brandon Gaudin’s primary analyst. Francouer and Hall of Famer Tom Glavine are expected to work about 20 games each.“My family and I are beyond thrilled to come home and receive this amazing opportunity,” Nitkowski said in a statement. “I am honored that Bally Sports and the Braves have selected me to join their group and continue their tradition of excellence in television broadcasting.”After pitching 10 years in the big leagues, Nitkowski has served as Texas’ television analyst since 2017 as well as working on SiriusXM’s MLB Network Radio.The 39-year-old Francoeur, who has four children, will remain in his postseason br...