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Teen girls accused of robbing, stomping on victim in Berkeley

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:42:49 GMT

(KRON) -- The Berkeley Police Department is investigating an incident in which the victim was allegedly robbed and stomped on by a pair of teenage girls in Berkeley, according to the Berkeley Police Department. There have been no arrests in the case. Officers were dispatched to the area of Sacramento Street and Derby Street at about 5:10 p.m. on Sunday for the report of a robbery. The victim had several injuries, including an eye swollen shut and lacerations to her face and body. Two injured after shooting near Castlemont High School in Oakland According to police, the victim was pulled to the ground, hit, kicked, and her head was stomped on. The suspects also allegedly ripped a bag off the victim's shoulder and stole her cell phone.The suspects were described as 13-to-15-year-old Black girls with thin builds. Police said they left the scene in a black four-door sedan driven by a Black man in his 20s. BPD's robbery detectives are investigating the incident.

Castellanos powers Phillies to 8-4 win over Blue Jays

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:42:49 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nick Castellanos went 3-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-4 on Tuesday night.Aaron Nola (3-2) allowed two runs on five hits over six innings to win his third straight decision. Brandon Marsh had a two-run double in the eighth inning and Alec Bohm had two hits for the Phillies, who have won two straight after snapping a six-game skid.Bo Bichette hit his eighth homer of the season for Toronto, which had swept a three-game set at Pittsburgh over the weekend. Alek Manoah (1-3) allowed three runs in 4 2/3 innings, throwing 94 pitches and getting only three swing-and-miss strikes.Castellanos struggled in the first year of his five-year, $100 million contract with Philadelphia in 2022. His batting average dropped from .309 in 2021 with Cincinnati to .263, and he hit only 13 homers a year after hitting 34.He has looked like his old self thus far this year. His batting average (.317) and slugging and on-base percenta...

2nd boat dismasts as Ocean Race fleet heads to Newport

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:42:49 GMT

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Another boat has dismasted in the Ocean Race as the fleet approaches Newport, Rhode Island, for its only North American stopover. The GUYOT environnement – Team Europe crew was racing in fourth place overnight in gale force winds and heavy seas when the boat slammed off a wave and the mast crashed down. Despite worsening conditions, the crew was able to cut the wreckage of rigging away to avoid further damage to the boat, while preserving as much equipment as possible.The crew was reported to be safe and working on a jury rig. The boat is about 600 miles east of Newport. Race officials in Alicante, Spain, have been in contact with the crew, which has not requested outside assistance. The sailors and their shore crew are evaluating the next steps, which could include going to Halifax, Canada, or to be towed with a ship or a fishing boat to the United States.Earlier on Leg 4 from Itajai, Brazil, to Newport, overall race leader Holcim-PRB dismasted and headed...

Rutschman, bullpen lift Orioles to 4-2 win over Tampa Bay

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:42:49 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Yennier Cano has been a sensation in the Baltimore bullpen these last few weeks, and closer Félix Bautista is still overpowering.As the Orioles tried to protect a lead against baseball’s top team, manager Brandon Hyde leaned heavily on them both.“The last three innings didn’t quite go the way we drew it up,” Hyde said.Cano and Bautista got the final nine outs for Baltimore in a 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. The Orioles held on after Adley Rutschman homered and Grayson Rodriguez pitched into the sixth inning. Baltimore snapped a three-game losing streak, its longest mini-slump of the season.The Orioles pulled within 5 1/2 games of the major league-leading Rays. Tampa Bay won the opener Monday in a three-game series between the American League’s top teams.“They’re very good. They’ve got some big arms in the back end of their bullpen,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said. “They’re very athletic, and we’re see...

Nikola Jokic jokingly tosses basketball to Suns owner Ishbia

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:42:49 GMT

DENVER (AP) — The sideline fracas between Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic and Suns owner Matt Ishbia over the weekend apparently is a case of basketball bygones.Jokic, who was fined $25,000 by the NBA for making contact with Ishbia during Game 4, flipped the ball to Ishbia at midcourt Tuesday night after he finished warming up ahead of Game 5.Ishbia laughed as he caught the ball and rose to greet Jokic. The two men shared a “bro hug,” and brief comments before Jokic continued toward the tunnel with a smile and Ishbia, also grinning, rolled the ball back onto the court.Things weren’t so congenial between the two 48 hours earlier when Jokic tried to snatch the ball from the new Suns owner who was sitting courtside after a Suns player knocked it out of bounds and fell into the seats.Ishbia wouldn’t let go, preventing Jokic from quickly handing it to an official for a 5-on-4 break. Jokic took exception and elbowed Ishbia, drawing a techinical foul.Ishbia lobbied the league no...

Pregnant DC postal worker charged with shooting rival in domestic dispute

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:42:49 GMT

A little girl was the only witness when a pregnant postal worker shot a woman in a parking lot, D.C. police said.Davida Johnson faces several charges, including assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and assault with significant bodily injury while armed.According to court documents, Johnson’s boyfriend drove Johnson to drop her off at the Curseen-Morris facility on Brentwood Road in Northeast just before 9:20 a.m. Monday.He later told police he saw his young daughter with her mother waiting nearby, the documents said.The little girl told police that the women started arguing over Johnson’s pregnancy and that they both shared a love interest.The man told police he didn’t see the shooting, but knew Johnson had a conceal-carry permit, the documents said.When Johnson got out of the car, her boyfriend said he saw the little girl’s mother approaching while screaming profanities and saying something to the effect of, ...

East High dean describes the day he was shot by a student

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:42:49 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- For the first time, the public heard from one of the deans shot at East High School in March. Wayne Mason shared his side of the story and his thoughts on the district's safety plan.Mason shared his truth on Monday during a Parents-Safety Advisory Group meeting about the day he and his colleague were shot by a student. But he's also blowing the whistle on the district. School shooting survivors raise money for SRO therapy dogs Mason said he is extremely bothered that the district allowed an untrained administrator to be alone with a high-risk student, who he said brought a gun to school weeks before the shooting, which should have been an obvious red flag."The moment Austin pulled that trigger, I forgave him," Mason said. "The regret that I have right now is that he is not here for me to tell him that, and I wish he was."What happened during the East High shootingMason and fellow school dean Eric Sinclair were shot by a 17-year-old student, which led to a massive ...

Denver agencies work to crack down on fentanyl

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:42:49 GMT

If you or someone you know is struggling with drug addiction, reach out to Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255 or text "TALK" to 38255.DENVER (KDVR) -- May 9 is National Fentanyl Awareness Day, so Denver agencies are taking the opportunity to get the word out about the potentially deadly drug. Dr. Sterling McLaren, Denver’s chief medical officer, said fentanyl overdose deaths continue to rise in the city. She said fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, is most commonly seen in the form of a blue pill or white powder form."It is an increasing problem in Denver. It’s been increasing for a while,” McLaren said. "People are turning to fentanyl for a variety of reasons. I think it might be easier to get, maybe cheaper and it’s just the supply that’s out there right now.” Use drugs or know someone who does? Carry this Recent data from the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner show overall overdose deaths are down in Denver, but the percentage of overdose deaths involving fen...

3 generations of nurses worked at the same Colorado hospital in the same unit

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:42:49 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- This Mother's Day, the Medical Center of Aurora is celebrating three generations of women from one family who have all worked in the Family Birth Center at the hospital.Stacy Helmuth and her daughter, Elizabeth Vant Zet, both work in the unit now. Stacy's mother, Karen Ambrose, worked there before she passed."She was always a labor and delivery nurse. She loved it. She used to tell stories at the dinner table," Stacy said of her mother. How you can celebrate Mother’s Day in Denver Those stories planted the seed for Stacy and Elizabeth, and now three generations of mothers have helped other mothers in a meaningful way."I love working with women, bringing the new life into the world and supporting them as they leave the hospital," Elizabeth said.So, what's it like working with your daughter? "I love it!" Stacy said.The women know their story is unique but say they keep things professional. Elizabeth calls her mom "Stacy" while on the job. "The coworkers ...

Memorial held for man who died inside GALA nightclub on Miami Beach

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:42:49 GMT

On Tuesday, family and friends gathered to grieve a man who was shot and killed inside GALA nightclub on Miami Beach.A solemn memorial was held outside the nightclub as mourners brought flowers and candles to honor Lowell Grissom Jr.“I don’t understand the why, why he’s not here with us, why someone would take away our joy,” said the mother of the victim Alexandria Derossi.Grissom was killed early Sunday morning when shots rang out inside the club located at 23rd and Collins.He was a rapper and talent scout for Chris Brown Entertainment.