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Concord police search for sexual assault suspect

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:50:00 GMT

(KRON) -- The Concord Police Department is searching for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in the pedestrian tunnel under Highway 242.The assault happened at about 10:17 a.m. on Oct. 7. An image of the suspect is attached above. SF Bay Area rents are down in these cities The assault happened in the tunnel connecting Franquette Avenue and Market Street under Highway 242.Police said the suspect frequents the area around Concord's Home Depot, located at 2090 Meridian Park Blvd. Anyone with information about this suspect is asked to call (925) 603-5876. Anonymous tips can be sent in by calling (925) 603-5836.

New Orleans defeats Birmingham-Southern 91-51

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:50:00 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jordan Johnson had 16 points in New Orleans’ 91-51 victory against Birmingham-Southern on Thursday night.Johnson added five assists for the Privateers (5-6). Jamond Vincent added 14 points while finishing 6 of 9 from the floor, and he also had 12 rebounds. Dorian Booker had 12 points and shot 6 of 8 from the field.Brody Davis finished with 11 points and eight rebounds for the Panthers. Kaleb Green added eight points for Birmingham-Southern. Brandan Garrido also put up eight points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Samuel’s offensive rebound and dunk in the closing seconds help Florida beat East Carolina 70-65

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:50:00 GMT

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Walter Clayton Jr. scored 20 of his 22 points in the first half, Tyrese Samuel had a key rebound and dunk in the closing seconds and Florida beat East Carolina 70-65 on Thursday night in the Florida Tip-Off. Florida had its lead trimmed to 67-65 with 1:06 remaining. The Gators missed their next three 3-pointers, but Samuel hustled for an offensive rebound and dunked it with 19.9 seconds left for a four-point lead. East Carolina didn’t hit the rim on a 3-point attempt and Alex Condon made 1 of 2 free throws to seal it. Florida outrebounded East Carolina 51-32, including 21-10 on the offensive end. Samuel, coming off his third double-double of the season, had seven rebounds to go with 11 points.Zyon Pullin also scored 11 points for Florida (7-3). Will Richard added 10 points and Condon grabbed 12 rebounds. Ezra Ausar and RJ Felton each scored 14 points for East Carolina (6-5). Brandon Johnson had 12 points and 10 rebounds and Bobby Pettiford Jr. added 11 po...

Youngstown State wins 107-70 against Bethany

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:50:00 GMT

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — John Lovelace Jr.’s 23 points helped Youngstown State defeat Bethany (W.Va.) 107-70 on Thursday night.Lovelace had nine rebounds and three steals for the Penguins (8-3). Brett Thompson added 15 points while going 4 of 7 from the floor, including 3 for 4 from 3-point range, and 4 for 4 from the line, and he also had five assists. Gabe Dynes finished 7 of 7 from the floor to finish with 14 points.The Bison were led by Cole Matthews, who posted 15 points. Chance Wells added 14 points for Bethany. Cole Dailey also recorded 10 points and four assists.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Charleston wins 86-71 against The Citadel

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:50:00 GMT

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Frankie Policelli scored 15 points as Charleston beat The Citadel 86-71 on Thursday night.Policelli had six rebounds for the Cougars (6-4). James Scott scored 14 points while going 6 of 6 and 2 of 4 from the free throw line, and added five blocks. Ben Burnham was 5 of 14 shooting (2 for 5 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points.Madison Durr and AJ Smith each scored 18 points for the Bulldogs (6-5). Elijah Morgan added 16 points and Quentin Millora-Brown had 13 points, 10 rebounds and four assists.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee finalizes $113 million, 6-year deal with Giants

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:50:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee and the San Francisco Giants finalized a $113 million, six-year contract on Thursday.Lee has the right to opt out of the deal after four seasons and $72 million to become a free agent.He gets a $5 million signing bonus and salaries of $7 million next season, $16 million in 2025, $22 million each in 2026 and ‘27 and $20.5 million apiece in 2028 and ’29.Lee is to be introduced at a news conference Friday at Oracle Park.San Francisco has missed the playoffs in each of the past two seasons after winning a franchise-record 107 games and the NL West in 2021.The 25-year-old Lee was posted by South Korea’s Kiwoom Heroes on Dec. 4, and if he stays for the entire contract, the Giants would owe the Heroes an $18,825,000 posting fee. If he opts out, the posting fee would be reduced to $12,675,000.San Francisco also would owe an additional fee of 15% for any earned bonuses or escalators.Lee batted .318 with six homers and 48 RBIs in 86 ga...

Fallen Arvada police officer's girlfriend addresses killer in court

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:50:00 GMT

GOLDEN, Colo. (KDVR) — Thursday was a day for the loved ones of both Sonny Almanza and late Arvada Police Officer Dillon Vakoff to sway the judge's decision at Almanza's sentencing.Almanza was found guilty on eight counts, including first-degree murder of a peace officer, and sentenced to life in prison without parole in Vakoff's shooting death in September 2022.Almanza's family told the judge that he's not the monster he's been made out to be, but it was Vakoff's girlfriend and fellow Arvada Police Officer Megan Esslinger who offered the most emotional case."Us, his family, knows who Sonny really is, as the man he is, as the dad he is, as the brother he is, as everything he is to everyone. He's a good person," said Jacob Marrujo, Almanza's brother-in-law. Ugandan military colonel charged in Colorado humanitarian’s death Marrujo and other relatives said they would stay by Almanza's side after he was sentenced for killing Vakoff with an AR-15. The whole confrontation started when A...

Mother, teenage son killed in Broomfield crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:50:00 GMT

BROOMFIELD, Colo. (KDVR) — A mother and her teenage son have been identified as the two people killed in a Broomfield crash on Tuesday.Melissa Powell, 47, and her son, 16-year-old Riordan Powell, died in the crash on Main Street. Riordan was a student at Broomfield High School and Boulder TEC."They were a big part of the communities they were involved in and both loving people with lots of empathy for everyone," said Melissa's oldest son, Christopher Powell. "Melissa loved everyone, and Riordan just wanted to help people and make the world a better place."A GoFundMe account was started to help the family during this time.The crash took place during school hours. Police said multiple vehicles were involved, and a second driver survived the crash but was hospitalized in critical condition.FOX31's Alliyah Sims will have more from the family on FOX31 News at 10 p.m.

Broncos great Randy Gradishar named grand marshal for 2024 stock show parade

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:50:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The National Western Stock Show named former Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gradishar as grand marshal. He will lead the Stock Show Kick-off Parade this year.The stock show parade started in the 1960s to kick off the annual event when longhorn cattle were herded through the Denver streets.Now, you'll be able to see western cattle drive with horses, cowboys, cowgirls, tractors, marching bands and floats. Randy Gradishar receives nomination for Pro Football Hall of Fame It's the first event to kick off the two-week-long stock show. Other events include rodeos, equestrian shows, live music, food, sheep shearing and more. This year, Gradishar will start off the parade by leading the cattle through the streets of Denver.Gradishar was a member of the Broncos' "Orange Crush" defense from 1974-83. This past August, he received a nomination for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which will be announced early next year.The stock show takes place from Jan. 6-21, 2024, in De...

Kids in Distress, Olivier Salon & Spa in Fort Lauderdale team up to host holiday party

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:50:00 GMT

A South Florida salon got into the spirit of the season.Olivier Salon & Spa hosted a holiday party for 80 children on Thursday in the courtyard of their River Market Center location in Fort Lauderdale.The young revelers are participants in the Kids in Distress program that provides assistance to at-risk children and families.“This team is just bringing Christmas to them,” said Mark Dhooge, president and CEO of Kids in Distress. “We have Santa Claus out there, we have a whole bunch of animals, we got a farm yard of animals, and our kids are just having a blast “The salon and its clients, along with Sayn Beauty, also raised funds at the event to provide additional funding for this children’s program.