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Elderly Jewish man dies after violent altercation at dueling rallies in Thousand Oaks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:53 GMT

A 69-year-old Jewish man died Monday after suffering a severe head injury during an altercation with a pro-Palestinian demonstrator in Thousand Oaks, authorities said.Deputies with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls at around 3:20 p.m. about a “battery” at the intersection of Westlake and Thousand Oaks boulevards where demonstrations were taking place involving pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups.When deputies arrived they located the victim, identified as Paul Kessler, suffering from a head injury, the Sheriff's Office said. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on Monday.  Video posted to social media shows an elderly man lying on the ground after purportedly being struck with a megaphone at a pro-Palestinian rally in Thousand Oaks, California. Nov., 5, 2023. “Witness accounts indicated that Kessler was involved in a physical altercation with counter-protester(s),” the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release ...

Harden has 17 in debut, but Clippers fall to Knicks after starting their four stars together

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:53 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — At times, such as when James Harden raced up the floor and found a cutting Kawhi Leonard for a layup, it was easy to see why the Clippers' new four-star system can be so potent.Other times, such as when Russell Westbrook threw away a pass trying to get the ball to Harden to ignite a fast break as the Knicks were taking control, it appeared it might take a while before that happens.Harden scored 17 points Monday night in his first game of the season, but the Clippers fell too far behind with a rough start to the fourth quarter and the Knicks beat them 111-97.Harden joined the Clippers last week after finally getting the trade he sought from the Philadelphia 76ers since the summer and jumped right into the starting lineup in his debut, taking the floor with Leonard, Westbrook and Paul George.But the first four went to the bench for good after Harden's bad pass led to a Knicks fast-break layup that made it 104-88 with 4:25 to play.The Clippers were already aware that ad...

Five-bedroom home sells for $2.2 million in San Ramon

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:53 GMT

200 Blackthorn Court – Google Street ViewA 3,058-square-foot house built in 1995 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 200 block of Blackthorn Court in San Ramon was sold on Oct. 25, 2023. The $2,150,000 purchase price works out to $703 per square foot. This single-story home provides a generous living space with its five bedrooms and three bathrooms. In addition, the house features an attached two-car garage.Additional houses that have recently been purchased close by include:In July 2023, a 3,058-square-foot home on Shireoaks Court in San Ramon sold for $2,250,000, a price per square foot of $736. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 2,746-square-foot home on the 300 block of Shady Valley Court in San Ramon sold in December 2022, for $1,910,000, a price per square foot of $696. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Shady Valley Court, San Ramon, in June 2022, a 2,746-square-foot home was sold for $2,331,500, a price per square foot of $849. The home has...

Mountain View teen reported missing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:53 GMT

(KRON) -- The Mountain View Police Department is searching for a missing 15-year-old boy. Marcristian Villanueva Benavides was last seen Monday afternoon at his home on the 1000 block of Space Park Way. He was last seen riding a white, BMX-style bike towards Shoreline Park. Marcristian is 5'9" and is possibly wearing a black jacket and black pants.Anyone in the area of Shoreline Lake is asked to keep an eye out. Anyone who sees him is asked to call (650) 903-6344.

Jordan scores 26 with 13 rebounds, No. 25 Mississippi State women beat Alcorn State 77-42

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:53 GMT

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Jerkaila Jordan scored 26 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, Erynn Barnum and Jessika Carter also had double-doubles and No. 25 Mississippi State beat Alcorn State 77-42 Monday night in the season opener for both teams. Barnum finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds and Carter added 10 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks for Mississippi State. Carter has 31 career double-doubles. The Bulldogs, who never trailed, forced five turnovers in the first 5 minutes and opened a 20-3 lead when Lauren Park-Lane made a layup midway through the first quarter. Jordan scored 13 points in a 15-4 run that stretched the lead to 35-11 with 6 minutes remaining in the first half and Nyayongah Gony capped a 10-0 spurt with a layup to give Mississippi State a 40-point lead early in the fourth quarter. Zy’Nyia White, the only Alcorn State player to score in double figures, finished with 11 points. Mississippi State shot just 36% (27 of 74) from the field, including 4 of 24 (17%) from ...

WeWork files for bankruptcy protection in the U.S., announces restructuring agreement but few details

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:53 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — WeWork files for bankruptcy protection in the U.S., announces restructuring agreement but few details.Source

Hunter Dickinson scores 21 as No. 1 Kansas routs North Carolina Central 99-56

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:53 GMT

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson had seven points, two rebounds and a block in the first 90 seconds of his Kansas career Monday night, then made a trio of 3-pointers that showed the 7-foot-2 transfer from Michigan is more than just a beast on the block.Not surprisingly, his newfound fans inside Allen Fieldhouse responded with waves of adulation.“I was telling somebody, ‘I’m used to the opposing fans being this loud and more boos than cheers,'” Dickinson said after leading the top-ranked Jayhawks to a 99-56 wipeout of North Carolina Central on college basketball’s opening night.“It was real fun to have people on my side for once,” added Dickinson, whose decision to leave the Wolverines left angry fans in his wake. “The atmosphere was insane. I’ve been hearing about it during my recruiting, and when I committed, and I was hearing so much about Allen Fieldhouse. And it lived up to it.”Dickinson lived up to the hype, too, finishing with 21 points, eight boards an...

Dawson Garcia’s big double-double leads fast-starting Minnesota’s 80-60 win over Bethune-Cookman

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:53 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dawson Garcia had 23 points and 14 rebounds, and Minnesota rode a 46-point first half to a season-opening 80-60 victory over Bethune-Cookman on Monday night.Garcia was 4-of-10 shooting but made 14 free throws in 16 attempts. He also had six assists. Braeden Carrington scored 13 points and Elijah Hawkins added 10 for the Golden Gophers.A 16-2 run helped Minnesota build a 26-11 lead through the first 9 1/2 minutes and the Gophers went on to lead 46-22 at the break.Jakobi Heady led the Tigers with 17 points, nine rebounds and three assists. Zion Harmon and Damani McEntire scored 11 points each.Garcia, a 6-foot-11 junior, is Minnesota’s leading returning scorer (15.3 ppg in 2022-23) on a roster with eight newcomers — four transfers and four freshmen. Transfer Parker Fox, who scored seven points, saw his first action with the Golden Gophers after missing the past two seasons with knee injuries.___ Get poll alerts and updates on AP Top 25 basketball throughout the...

Murrell sparks Ole Miss past Alabama State, 69-59 to win in Chris Beard’s debut

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:53 GMT

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Matthew Murrell scored 16 points and was a rebound shy of a double-double in leading Ole Miss to a 69-59 win over Alabama State on Monday night in coach Chris Beard’s debut as the Rebels’ head coach.Robert Cowherd knocked down a 3 to pull the Hornets within four points, 40-36 and CJ Hines added a free throw a minute later to get within three, but Allen Flanigan answered with a 3 for Ole Miss. Micah Octave’s 3 with 12:49 left got Alabama State within one, 45-44, but TJ Caldwell answered with back-to-back 3s and a layup and sparked a 6-0 run with under eight minutes to play with another pair of layups. Jaylen Murray, Flanigan and Caldwell each added 15 points and Flanigan grabbed 12 of the Rebels’ 52 rebounds.CJ Hines and TJ Madlock each had 12 points and Amarr Knox added another 11 points to lead Alabama State. Mississippi is 8-0 against Alabama State. The teams first met in the 1983 NIT tournament, with the Rebels earning an 87-75 win. __...

UConn unveils championship banner, opens title defense with 95-52 rout of N. Arizona

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:52:53 GMT

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Alex Karaban scored 22 points to lead five players in double figures and defending national champion UConn opened the season on Monday with a 95-52 rout of Northern Arizona. Tristen Newton scored 14 points, Donovan Clingan and Stephon Castle each had 12 and Samson Johnson added 11 for No. 6 UConn, which unveiled the school’s latest championship banner in a pregame ceremony. The Huskies shot 56% (32 of 57) from the floor and held the Lumberjacks to 34% (20 of 59).Liam Lloyd led Northern Arizona with 15 points.UConn opened the game with a 14-5 run and led 47-30 at the half.The Huskies are seeking to become the first program to repeat as national champions since Florida did it in 2006 and 2007.No. 1 KANSAS 99, NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL 56LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson had 21 points and eight rebounds in his Kansas debut, Kevin McCullar Jr. made four 3-pointers and finished with 22 points and the top-ranked Jayhawks cruised to a victory over North Carolina Cent...