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Longest home run of Ohtani’s career not enough as Diamondbacks defeat Angels 6-2

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:25 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit the longest home run of his major league career and became the ninth player to reach 30 homers in a season by July 1. Yet, it wasn’t enough to overcome Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s grand slam in the second inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Los Angeles Angels 6-2 Friday night.The two-way superstar from Japan drove a slider from left-hander Tommy Henry 493 feet to right field in the sixth inning to get the Angels within 5-1. It was the longest home run in the majors this year.Ohtani became the first player since Baltimore’s Chris Davis in 2013 to hit 30 homers by the end of June. Davis had 31. Babe Ruth, Ken Griffey Jr. and Sammy Sosa each did it twice. The others are Mark McGwire, Barry Bonds, Luis Gonzalez and Albert Pujols. Bonds had 39 by July 1 in 2001 en route to setting the single-season record with 73.Ohtani hit 15 home runs in June. Besides being an Angels record for the most in any month, he tied Babe Ruth (1930 Yan...

San Diego International Airport expects 300,000 travelers this July 4 weekend

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:25 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Whether you’re hitting the road or flying to your Fourth of July celebration destinations, be sure to pack your patience.Officials expect 300,000 travelers to pass through the San Diego International Airport this holiday weekend.A steady stream of families lined up at the airport heading to their Fourth of July celebrations.“It’s pretty packed ,but so far we’ve had smooth sailing on the way in, so we’re also four hours early, so hoping for the best,” traveler Kate Demakes said. “We came early to plan for this.”American Automobile Association (AAA) expects more than 3.4 million Southern Californians to take getaway trips this Fourth of July holiday.“The Auto Club recommends air travelers arrive at the airport at least two hours before domestic flights and at least three hours before international departures,” said Doug Shupe with the Automobile Club of Southern California. Woman gets into housing after more than a decade living on street If you’re hitting the road, sta...

Japanese journalist barred from entering Hong Kong without clear reason, newspaper says

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:25 GMT

HONG KONG (AP) — A Japanese journalist was barred from entering Hong Kong without a clear reason and was sent back to his country, a Japanese newspaper said, raising concerns over the city’s shrinking press freedoms. The Japan Times, a prominent English-language newspaper, reported Friday that a freelance journalist was taken by officials to a room after arriving at the city’s airport Thursday evening. Yoshiaki Ogawa, known for his coverage in the financial hub, was later interviewed for around an hour, it said. Ogawa said officials only told him that he could not be granted permission to stay in the city and he was sent back to Tokyo on Friday, the report said. It “truly made me feel how Hong Kong has changed … this would have been unthinkable before,” Ogawa was quoted as saying in the report. In an email reply to the Associated Press, the Immigration Department in Hong Kong did not confirm the events and refused to comment on individual cases. It added the depart...

No winning ticket sold for Friday’s $40 million Lotto Max jackpot

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:25 GMT

There was no winning ticket sold in Friday’s Lotto Max $40 million draw.The jackpot for the next draw on July 4 will be an estimated $50 million, with 2 $1 million Maxmillion prizes up for grabs.The Canadian Press

Lotto Max winning numbers for Friday, June 30, 2023.

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:25 GMT

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Friday’s Lotto Max draw for an estimated $40 million: 01, 13, 19, 26, 35, 42 & 49. Bonus: 37In the event of any discrepancy between this list and the official winning numbers, the latter shall prevail.The Canadian Press

Iowa auditor says new law will restrict his office’s access to information

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:25 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s auditor may face new challenges in his quest to track taxpayer dollars after a new law takes effect Saturday that allows state agencies to deny his office access to information and bars him from making an appeal in court.State Auditor Rob Sand, the only Democrat in statewide office, said the law advanced by Republican lawmakers is a politically motivated attack on accountability. The law could stifle Sand, who described his office as “assertive.”“Bottom line on that is, we uncovered a record amount of waste, fraud and abuse in my first term. That’s where it came from,” Sand said in an interview with The Associated Press. “They don’t want accountability.”But supporters of the Iowa law emphasize the changes are meant to protect Iowans’ privacy and that the risk to the auditor’s work is low. Going forward, a state agency is not allowed to provide the state auditor’s office access to confidential information, such as medical or school records, unless...

Residents concerned over illegal RV park behind home in Los Angeles County

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:25 GMT

Residents are concerned over an illegal, makeshift RV park behind a Sylmar home, with some saying the unsanitary conditions are posing major safety concerns. The residence is zoned as a single-family home which neighbors said is not meant to accommodate such a large number of people. Located on the 14000 block of Hubbard Street, the home in question appears regular out front, but just around the back of the residence are dozens of parked recreational vehicles, stacked side-by-side.Long-time neighbors said over the last few years, the number of RVs has grown significantly."It started with one, two, and then all of a sudden, she just kept adding more and more to her yard,” said neighbor Pablo Aguilar."There's one motor home, two motor homes,” said a neighbor named Cyndi. “Three years later there's, 20.""My concern with the RVs is where are they throwing all their feces?” asked neighbor Carmen Morales Cisneroz. Residents are concerned over a makeshift RV park behind a Sylmar home,...

Video: Retail worker stops would-be thieves in Livermore

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:25 GMT

LIVERMORE, Calif. (KRON) – In a brazen East Bay robbery attempt, two thieves tried to run off with an entire rack of clothing, but an employee managed to stop them with the help of other people. It happened at a store at the San Francisco Premium Outlets in Livermore.It’s this type of situation that’s become a debate – should an employee intervene if they encounter a shoplifter or a robber? The employee in this case tells KRON4 she stepped in because it was the right thing to do, and her employer is supporting her.The retail worker was caught on camera springing to action to stop two people from taking off with a rack of expensive clothes. In the struggle, the employee falls to the ground but gets right back up and chases after the thieves.  San Jose men arrested for storage building fireworks explosion And with some help from others, she eventually got everything back in the store. “Not on my watch. If I could do it again, I’d probably still do it,” said Alexandra Garcia, th...

4 Fun Things to do in the Bay Area this weekend

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:25 GMT

(KRON) -- Looking for something fun to do in the Bay Area this weekend? We've got you covered.KRON4 Chief Meteorologist Lawrence Karnow has 4 Fun Things going on around the Bay Area. Foodieland -- 1 p.m. Saturday in San MateoFillmore Jazz Festival -- 10 a.m. Saturday in San Francisco Free Outdoor Movie Night -- 8:30 p.m. Saturday in OaklandFree Outdoor Movie Night -- 7:15 p.m. Saturday in San Jose

Rays score 15 unanswered runs to rally for 15-4 win over sinking Mariners

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:49:25 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Luke Raley doubled and later scored on Isaac Parades’ infield grounder at the start of an eight-run eighth inning for Tampa Bay, and the Rays rallied from a 4-0 deficit to beat the Seattle Mariners 15-4 on Friday night.Tampa Bay sent 13 batters to the plate in the eighth and sent a smattering of Mariners fans who didn’t want to wait out the postgame fireworks to the exits. Those that remained cascaded boos on the home team as the Rays kept hitting and scoring.Randy Arozarena and Josh Lowe homered earlier in the game for Tampa Bay and Jose Siri homered in the ninth inning with infielder Mike Ford on the mound.But the eighth inning was nearly perfect for the Rays.Raley opened the inning with a double off Seattle’s Andrés Muñoz and advanced to third on Arozarena’s single. Parades chopped a 100 mph fastball from Muñoz (0-1) toward third baseman Eugenio Suárez, but he wasn’t able to make a clean transfer and throw trying to get Raley at the plate.That opened the floo...