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High surf prompts evacuation warnings in Ventura 

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:27:11 GMT

An evacuation warning has been issued for a part of Ventura due to high surf impacting structures in the area. According to Ventura County officials, the warning was issued shortly after 10 a.m. for residences bordering Pacific Coast Highway in between Seacliff Avenue south to Emma Wood Group Camp. Rogue wave slams into Southern California beachgoers; 9 hospitalized “The Ventura County Fire Department is encouraging individuals to avoid the coastal areas during the storm and high surf warning,” officials said on X, formerly Twitter. “All City, State and County beaches and parks along the coastline are closed.” High surf lashes the shore in Southern California on Dec. 29, 2023. (KTLA)Hermosa beach pier is seen as rough surf breaks along the beach in Manhattan beach, Calif. on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. The National Weather Service has issued high surf warnings for much of the West Coast and parts of Hawaii, describing the waves and rip currents expected to hit certain coast...

Tom Wilkinson of ‘The Full Monty,’ ‘Michael Clayton’ dies at 75 

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:27:11 GMT

Tom Wilkinson, known for his roles in “The Full Monty” and “Michael Clayton” among others has died at the age of 75, his family told the Associated Press. A statement shared to AP by his agent said that Wilkinson died “suddenly” at his home on Saturday but did not provide further details.  Paula Abdul sues ‘American Idol’ producer Nigel Lythgoe alleging sexual assault Wilkinson earned Academy Award nominations for his work in “In the Bedroom” and “Michael Clayton,” the former of which put him in the running for Best Actor at the 2001 Academy Awards. TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 11: Andrew Scott, Caren Pistorius, Deborah Lipstadt, Rachel Weisz, Tom Wilkinson, Timothy Spal attends the 'Denial' Red Carpet Premiere for the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival Premiere at the Princess of Wales Theatre on September 10, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Walter McBride/FilmMagic)He is remembered by many across the United Kingdom for his role in the 1997 comedy “The Full M...

Tom Wilkinson, star of ‘The Full Monty’ and ‘Michael Clayton,’ has died

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:27:11 GMT

(CNN) — Tom Wilkinson, two-time Oscar-nominated actor from films including “Shakespeare in Love,” “The Full Monty” and “Michael Clayton,” has died.He was reportedly 75.The news was confirmed by Wilkinson’s publicist Nancy Seltzer, who shared a statement with CNN.“It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Wilkinson announce that he died suddenly at home on December 30. His wife and family were with him,” the statement read. “The family asks for privacy at this time.”No cause of death was immediately available.The English-born actor had some 130 screen credits to his name, and was nominated for two Academy Awards. The first came in 2002 for his leading role in “In the Bedroom” opposite Sissy Spacek. Wilkinson’s second Oscar nod was for the 2007 film “Michael Clayton,” for his supporting role.Related ArticlesObituaries | Herb Kohl dies at 88; ex-owner of Milwaukee Bucks once served as U.S. senator from Wisconsin Obituaries | Gaston Glock dies at 94; Aus...

Vehicle pursuit stop led to 4 officers injured, 1 arrest

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:27:11 GMT

(KRON) – Four San Francisco Police Department officers were injured in a vehicle collision during a pursuit. San Francisco officers located a wanted vehicle and suspect at 10:35 p.m. on Dec. 29. Officers subsequently attempted a traffic stop. However, the driver failed to yield and a vehicle pursuit ensued.  High Surf Advisory and coastal flood warning issued, NWS According to the police, the pursuit ended at Third Street and Cesar Chavez, when marked police vehicles were involved in a vehicle collision. Four officers were transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.The driver of the wanted vehicle was taken into custody. Anyone with information is asked to contact SFPD at (415)-575-4444.

Waste management to offer Christmas tree disposal sites next week in Lodi

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:27:11 GMT

(BCN) -- Starting next Tuesday until Friday residents of Lodi will be able to dispose of their Christmas trees free of charge. The City of Lodi and Waste Management will work together to offer drop off sites for people to get rid of live trees from the holidays. Recology gives SF residents’ Christmas tree a second act The hours for the drop-offs will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grape Bowl North Parking lotLocated on Stockton Street between Lawrence School and Grape Bowl.The city asked residents to not place trees in the gutters or with leaf piles because they will not be picked up during the city's leaf removal program. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Redwood City PD announces phone technical difficulties

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:27:11 GMT

(KRON) – The Redwood City Police Department’s 7-digit emergency phone lines are experiencing technical difficulties, the department announced on Saturday. Bay Area Storm: Live Updates Redwood City PD’s inactive numbers are (650)-369-3331, (650)-369-3332, and (650)-369-3333.According to RCPD, residents should call 911 for emergencies. For non-emergencies, RCPD recommends calling (650)-780-7100.

Phelia, Hansen lead Michigan women to 69-60 upset of No. 17 Ohio State

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:27:11 GMT

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Laila Phelia scored a career-high 26 points and Michigan pulled away in the fourth quarter to upset rival and 17th-ranked Ohio State 69-60 on Saturday. Phelia hit a 3-pointer and Lauren Hansen, a graduate transfer from Missouri who finished with 17 points, made a pair of layups in a 9-0 run that gave the Wolverines a 60-51 lead with 2:48 to play.Ohio State made just three of its last 11 shots in the final five minutes. Elissa Brett, a grad transfer from Bowling Green who had 10 points, made four free throws and Hansen made three in the final minute for the Wolverines.Jordan Hobbs added 11 points for Michigan (11-2, 2-0 Big Ten Conference), which made 8 of 12 shots and 9 of 11 free throws in the fourth quarter.Celeste Taylor scored 16 points to lead Ohio State (10-3, 1-1) and Taylor Thierry scored 15, but just six after the first quarter. Rikki Harris added 10 points.The Buckeyes were 2 of 10 from 3-point range in the fourth quarter and finished the game 5 of ...

Trio of reserves rally Syracuse to 81-73 victory over Pittsburgh

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:27:11 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Quadir Copeland had a career-high 22 points and fellow reserves Malik Brown and Benny Williams scored 15 apiece to rally Syracuse to an 81-73 victory over Pittsburgh on Saturday.Copeland, a sophomore, made 4 of 8 shots with a 3-pointer and 13 of 15 free throws for the Orange (10-3, 1-1 Atlantic Coast Conference). He added nine rebounds, four assists and three steals. Brown and Williams both grabbed seven rebounds. Judah Mintz pitched in with 12 points, five assists and three steals before fouling out.Freshman Carlton Carrington hit two 3-pointers and scored 13 to guide the Panthers (9-4, 0-2) to a 38-30 lead at halftime. Copeland had six points to lead Syracuse. Williams and Copeland had back-to-back baskets to give the Orange a 24-20 lead with 8:46 left. Carrington made two free throws and a 3-pointer to cap a 9-0 run and the Panthers led by 10 before Williams dunked for the final basket of the half.Guillermo Diaz Graham hit a 3-pointer for Pitt to begin the s...

French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris joins LAFC after 11 1/2 seasons with Tottenham

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:27:11 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former World Cup champion Hugo Lloris became the latest 35-year-old-plus player to join Major League Soccer when the goalkeeper agreed to a one-year contract with Los Angeles FC and left Tottenham after 11 1/2 seasons.LA announced the deal Saturday and said the agreement with the 37-year-old included options for 2025 and 2026, though it did not say whether the options belong to the team or the player.Lloris, who has made a French-record 145 international appearances, joins a league that since last summer has added Miami’s Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez (both 36) and Sergio Busquets (35).Lloris won the 2018 World Cup with France and was Tottenham’s first-choice goalkeeper from 2012-13, when he took over from Brad Friedel, through last season. Lloris made his last appearance on April 23 at Newcastle, where he allowed five goals in the first 21 minutes and was replaced by Fraser Forster at the start of the second half. The team said on May 5 that Lloris was...

Jenkins scores 21 as St. John’s defeats Hofstra 84-79

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:27:11 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Daniss Jenkins had 21 points in St. John’s 84-79 win against Hofstra on Saturday.Jenkins also had nine rebounds and eight assists for the Red Storm (9-4). Jordan Dingle scored 15 points and added five rebounds. Joel Soriano was 5 of 9 shooting and 4 of 8 from the free throw line to finish with 14 points.Tyler Thomas led the way for the Pride (7-6) with 24 points and nine rebounds. Hofstra also got 23 points, two steals and three blocks from Darlinstone Dubar. Jaquan Carlos also had 10 points, four assists and two steals.NEXT UPSt. John’s next game is Tuesday against Butler at home. Hofstra hosts Charleston (SC) on Thursday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source