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Colorado Rapids knocked out of U.S. Open Cup at home by Real Salt Lake, miss chance to reach quarterfinals for first time since 2007

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:36:50 GMT

COMMERCE CITY — Real Salt Lake is the Colorado Rapids’ bogeyman. Wednesday night’s U.S. Open Cup defeat in the Round of 16 only confirmed it.Looking to reach the Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2007, Colorado instead lost to its rival for the second straight match, 1-0. Jefferson Savarino’s game-winning curling effort in the 30th minute was the difference at DSGP. More sleepless nights could be ahead, as the teams will face off twice more in the 2023 season.“I mean, without talking very candidly and explicitly, it makes you lose sleep at night,” defender Keegan Rosenberry said after the game. “You don’t like losing to teams in this league in general, but RSL is a team that just eats at you a little bit more. It’s been interesting to learn from the supporters about how much it means to them as well, and it hurts us just that more to feel that for them.”In the 24th minute, Colorado had its best chance of the first ...

Police searching for suspect accused of stabbing Metro driver multiple times

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:36:50 GMT

Police are searching for a suspect who stabbed a Metro bus driver multiple times Wednesday night in Woodland Hills before fleeing on foot. Calls about the incident, located at Erwin Street and Topanga Canyon Boulevard, came in at around 5:15 p.m., officials with the Los Angeles Police Department said.The assault happened after a male suspect boarded the bus and began arguing with the driver. As the altercation escalated, it spilled out of the bus onto the sidewalk where the MTA operator was stabbed multiple times in the upper torso by the suspect who then fled eastbound on Erwin Street, LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton said.  The bus driver, who has yet to be identified, was taken to Northridge Hospital in critical condition and remains in the intensive care unit. "The Department has mustered a number of night watch detectives and uniform personnel to investigate this senseless attack," LAPD Chief Michel Moore said. "Detectives are speaking with witnesses and gathering video evidenc...

NCS, CCS softball playoffs: Pinole Valley blanks TCAL rival, clinches berth in D-III championship

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:36:50 GMT

NCSDivision IIINo. 1 Pinole Valley 2, No. 4 Albany 0Pinole Valley was dominant in the regular season, authoring a 23-1 record.The Spartans have somehow been even better in the playoffs, shutting out a fourth consecutive opponent to reach the North Coast Section Division III title game.Albany, which finished the season 14-8, had played its Tri-County Athletic League rivals tough in two regular season games, losing 3-2 and 7-6.The Cougars, like the three opponents before them, were unable to score against senior ace Kailani Tatro, the Pinole Valley star who struck out seven and allowed just five hits in a complete game.Tatro, who has pitched every inning of every game this season, also went 2 for 3 with an RBI.Pinole Valley freshman Ayla Serrano was 1 for 2 with an RBI, and pinch-runner Jordan Mendoza scored a run for the second consecutive game. Genevive Hallinan had two hits for AlbanyPinole Valley, which improved to 27-1, will play No. 10 Encinal at Diablo Valley College at 1 p.m. ...

NCS softball playoffs: A surprising home run helps San Ramon Valley advance to D-I final

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:36:50 GMT

DANVILLE – San Ramon Valley sophomore Sophia Jin had scored 30 runs this season, and 66 in two years on the varsity. But Tuesday afternoon was the first time that Jin could take her time rounding the bases. Her solo home run in the bottom of the third inning, a bomb that helped push San Ramon Valley to a 4-3 victory over Freedom and a berth in Friday’s North Coast Section Division I title game vs. California at St. Mary’s College, was the first time she had hit a ball over the fence.Jin later said she had never done it at any level of competition.Several players had their mouths open in amazement (or perhaps shock) while watching the ball sail through the air, awe turning into joy as they mobbed the sophomore at home plate. “Once I got that pitch, I swung as hard as I could,” Jin said, who then laughed and added, “I wasn’t really trying to hit a home run, but it happened.”DANVILLE – San Ramon Valley player Sophia Jin celebrates her home run. San Ramon Valley and Freedom ...

Bill that would legalize some psychedelic substances passes California State Senate, heads to Assembly

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:36:50 GMT

(KTXL) — A bill that would decriminalize the possession of some psychedelic substances passed the California State Senate Wednesday and now heads to the State Assembly. Senate Bill 58, which was introduced by Senator Scott Weiner, would allow people age 21 or older to own or prepare "certain hallucinogenic substances," including psilocybin, psilocyn, dimethyltryptamine (DMT), ibogaine, and mescaline. California Attorney General Rob Bonta ‘seriously considering’ run for governor The bill would also repeal laws that prohibit growing "spores or mycelium capable of producing mushrooms or other material which contain psilocybin or psilocyn."SB 58's decriminalization of mescaline specifically excludes peyote derivatives. Newsom faces the tough question of whom would replace Feinstein as Senator if she resigned The bill's author states that peyote use and cultivation will remain a crime because the plant is "nearly endangered" and because of its historical spiritual use by Native Ameri...

San Jose couple accused of running illegal Botox operation

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:36:50 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) – Just more than a month after a woman died from receiving buttock injections in a Burlingame hotel room, a San Jose couple faces felony charges for allegedly running an unlicensed botox operation from their home. Prosecutors say the couple charged people hundreds of dollars for Botox injections, lip fillers and more, without a medical license.One suspect spoke to KRON4 Wednesday night. Monica Canales, 45, stresses her home wasn’t an illegal med spa.“Nothing. We could talk to my lawyer, but nothing was done. Nothing was found in my house. It is a lie. Nothing was found here,” she said. Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney Ann Huntley says customers believed the business was legitimate. She’s charging Canales and 48-year-old James Carey with multiple felony counts of unlicensed practice of medicine.KRON ON is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-conta...

Berkeley auto repair shop burglarized for the second time

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:36:50 GMT

BERKELEY, Calif. (KRON) – An East Bay auto repair shop has been burglarized once again. This time the thieves stole four cars from the business' garage, along with expensive tools and money. And it was all caught on camera.The crime left the shop’s longtime owner feeling uneasy about the future of the business.“I think at this point these thieves have no fear of anything really because there’s no repercussions or punishment anymore,” co-owner Victor Delgado said.   Delgado has been helping to run Autometrics of Berkeley for nearly 30 years. The business has been a staple on San Pablo Avenue since the 1970s.   3 injured in West Oakland shooting He is worried that crime is getting more brazen in Berkeley. It leaves a feeling of uneasiness and uncertainty.“What happened to us I think is a reflection of I think what’s happening in general in California, maybe in the whole country. I don't know, but it is happening here for sure,” he said.   Delgado says t...

Diaz, Reilly lead Vanderbilt to 6-4 win over Auburn in SEC tourney

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:36:50 GMT

HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Davis Diaz had a pair of run-scoring singles, Patrick Reilly pitched five innings in relief and Vanderbilt beat Auburn 6-4 to complete Wednesday’s second round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament in a game that didn’t end until 1:20 a.m. on Thursday.The fourth-seeded Commodores (38-17) advance to play top-seeded Florida to close out the third round Thursday night. No. 5 seed Auburn (34-20-1) will play an elimination game against No. 9 seed Alabama earlier in the day.Auburn took a 1-0 lead when No. 2 batter Cole Foster homered in the top of the first inning.The Commodores answered in the bottom of the first when Enrique Bradfield Jr. led off with a walk, stole second and third, and scored on a single by Diaz. Jack Bulger’s sacrifice fly scored Diaz for a 2-1 lead.Leadoff hitter Chris Stanfield pulled the Tigers even with a solo home run in the top of the third.Vanderbilt regained the lead in the sixth when Diaz walked and later scored on a ...

Bryce Miller continues spectacular start, Mariners top A’s 6-1

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:36:50 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Watching him during spring training, Seattle manager Scott Servais saw the potential in young righty Bryce Miller even if he was starting off in the minors. Thrust into duty with the Mariners due to injury, Miller is blowing away even the most lofty expectations that came with his arrival. Miller limited Oakland to two hits over six shutout innings to continue his spectacular early success, and the Mariners used a big inning to beat the Athletics 6-1 on Wednesday night.“There’s going to be some adjustments he’s going to need to make along the way, the more teams get to see him and the book gets on him a little bit more,” Seattle manager Scott Servais said. “But, you know, if it ain’t broke, you don’t fix it. And the results are outstanding.” Seattle scored five times and sent 11 batters to the plate in the fourth inning, providing more than enough offense for Miller and a trio of relievers.Miller (3-1) has pitched at least six innings in each of his five starts. He’s ...

Iniesta says he’s leaving Japanese club Vissel Kobe but wants to keep playing

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:36:50 GMT

KOBE, Japan (AP) — Andres Iniesta, who won the World Cup with Spain in 2010, and four Champions League titles and nine La Liga championships with Barcelona, is leaving Japanese club Vissel Kobe.Iniesta brushed back tears Thursday as he announced he was leaving and indicated he planned to keep playing, but did not say where.Asked where he might play, he replied: “I have to tell you the truth, I don’t know.”“I want to keep playing football. I feel like I am capable of still playing,” he added, speaking in Spanish. “But as this chapter closes, we’ll see what’s possible. I want to finish my career on the pitch playing, and this is what I’m hoping to do.” News reports suggested a stint in the Middle East, but with no details about clubs.“It’s a very emotional day after so many years,” he said. “I tried to give my best on and off the pitch. I am very proud of that.” After finishing his long tenure at Barcelona, Iniesta joined the Japanese cl...