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Rapids Notebook: Interim head coach Chris Little stresses togetherness in first media availability; Pádraig Smith knows attributes for future coach

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:53 GMT

COMMERCE CITY — Colorado Rapids interim head coach Chris Little has one goal in mind for his eight games in charge of a desperate club in desperate times: Break the downward spiral.On Friday, the Rapids short-term boss addressed media members for the first time since his former boss, Robin Fraser, parted ways with the club Tuesday. Little knows the Rapids are in a demanding stretch with seven games in 22 days, but keeping the team united will come down to two things: Simplicity and togetherness.“Our first meeting with the players the day after was really on, ‘let’s take ownership of this situation’, from a coaching staff from every department (in the club), to the players,” Little said. “… How are we going to correct this problem? What’s the identity we need as a team to allow you to be successful? We have some behaviors that are going to be important to us until the end of the season.”Taking ownership means, according to L...

Irvine police save puppy from overdosing on narcotics

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:53 GMT

Dramatic video shows the moment an eight-week-old puppy was saved from an overdose by officers during an arrest in Irvine this week.Officers had arrested the dog’s owners for possession of narcotics found inside their vehicle that was parked outside a Walmart.After transporting the suspects to the police station, the puppy began exhibiting signs of overdosing on narcotics.Acting quickly, officers administered Narcan to the dog, eventually saving its life. Police believe the puppy had ingested some loose fentanyl from inside the vehicle at the time.Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is an opioid overdose treatment that can rapidly reduce overdosing effects. It can be given as a nasal spray or it can be injected into the muscle, under the skin, or into the veins.Dramatic video shows the moment an eight-week-old puppy was saved from an overdose by officers during an arrest in Irvine. (Irvine Police Department)Dramatic video shows the moment an eight-week-old puppy was saved from an overdo...

Riverside County toddler killed in hit-and-run crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:53 GMT

A teen hit-and-run suspect was arrested in connection with a crash that killed a toddler and injured her mother in Riverside County.The suspect was identified as a 17-year-old boy from Perris, according to the California Highway Patrol.The fatal crash happened near Steele Peak Drive and Palm Street in the Mead Valley area around 7:48 p.m.As the suspect was riding a dirt bike on Steele Peak Drive, he collided with a 3-year-old girl who was riding her bicycle and her mother who was walking alongside her. The pair were walking on the right side of the roadway at the time, CHP said.After the crash, the teen rode away from the scene without rendering aid or contacting the authorities, officials said.The girl was transported to a local hospital where she later died from her injuries. Her mother suffered moderate injuries from the crash.Investigators were later able to identify and locate the suspect along with his dirt bike.The deadly incident remains under investigation. Deputies are see...

Bodyboarders rip through bioluminescent waves in California

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:53 GMT

Bioluminescence is not an unfamiliar sight in California, but when it's spotted, it's often aquatic creatures playing in the lit waters.Earlier this week, however, a photographer and videographer captured some humans getting in on the fun.In Huntington Beach, boogie boarders took to the ocean to catch some glowing waves, which are usually the result of plankton called Lingulodinium polyedra, often shortened to L. poly."It’s been a while since we’ve seen it here but the waves this time around were unbelievably bright," Patrick Coyne, who goes by @patrickc_la on Instagram, shared on the social media platform. "The beach was crowded with people enjoying the show and we all had a blast."Coyne, who has a talent for capturing stunning bioluminescent scenes, previously shared videos of dolphins frolicking in the waves off Newport Beach in 2020 and a school of mullet playing in bioluminescent water last year. Video captured by Instagram user @patrickc_la shows boogie boarders riding on biol...

2 Injured in Single-Car Crash on Bellflower Boulevard [Lakewood, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:53 GMT

Two Hurt in Single-Vehicle Accident near South StreetLAKEWOOD, CA (September 8, 2023) – Late Thursday afternoon, two victims were injured in a single-car crash on Bellflower Boulevard.Around 4:05 p.m., police responded to the scene at the 5700 block of Bellflower Boulevard near South Street.For reasons under investigation, the driver of a vehicle struck the side of a building near an ExtraMile store. Due to the impact of the crash, two people sustained minor injuries.Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. At this time, authorities have not yet released the identities of those involved. Once available, further details will be provided about the single-car crash on Bellflower Boulevard.As a driver, it is our responsibility to ensure the safety of our passengers and everyone around us. When behind the wheel, always abide by all traffic laws and follow the conditions of the road. Drive defensively and always be aware...

Brandon Aguilar Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Parthenia Street [North Hills, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:53 GMT

Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Accident on Whitaker Avenue Left 37-Year-Old Man DeadNORTH HILLS, CA (September 8, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, a hit-and-run pedestrian crash on Parthenia Street claimed the life of Brandon Aguilar.The incident happened on August 27th, at around 1:30 a.m., near the intersection of Parthenia Street and Whitaker Avenue.First responders arrived at the scene and found 37-year-old, Brandon Aguilar, unconscious on the road. Paramedics later pronounced him dead due to the extent of his injuries.At this time, the officers have not yet released the description of the vehicle, and they are still looking for the suspect.Meanwhile, emergency crews closed off the surrounding area briefly during cleanup and preliminary duties.Any witnesses are encouraged to contact police officers as soon as possible. Once available, further details will be provided.The Sweet James team sends their warm and sincerest sympathies out to the friends and family of Brandon Aguilar. May the mem...

Strong quake shakes Morocco, sending people into streets

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:53 GMT

Associated PressRABAT, Morocco — A powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday, damaging buildings in major cities and sending panicked people pouring into streets and alleyways from Rabat to Marrakech. There was no immediate word on any casualties, nor any reports from government officials on the tremor’s impact.Moroccans posted videos showing some buildings turned to rubble. Tourists and others posted videos of people evacuating restaurants in Marrakech as throbbing club music played.The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 when it hit at 11:11 p.m. Morocco’s National Seismic Monitoring and Alert Network measured it at 7 on the Richter scale.Variations in early measurements are common, although either reading would be Morocco’s strongest in years. Though earthquakes are relatively rare in North Africa, a magnitude 5.8 tremor struck near Agadir and caused thousands of deaths in 1960.The epicenter of Friday’s tremor was ...

Meadows loses bid to move Georgia case to federal court

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:53 GMT

By Marshall Cohen, Jeremy Herb and Tierney Sneed | CNNA federal judge on Friday rejected former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows’ bid to move his Georgia criminal case to federal court, a significant setback for Meadows and a troubling sign for former President Donald Trump.US District Judge Steve Jones found that the allegations against Meadows contained in the Fulton County district attorney’s indictment on election subversion charges were largely “related to political activities” and not to Meadows’ role as White House chief of staff.“The evidence before the Court overwhelmingly suggests that Meadows was not acting in his scope of executive branch duties during most of the Overt Acts alleged,” wrote Jones, a Barack Obama appointee.The Friday ruling has significant implications for the former president and his 18 co-defendants in the Fulton County district attorney’s sprawling racketeering case, though the judge said the ruling did not apply to the other defendants. Meadows...

CA lawmakers vote to limit hand-counting election ballots

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:53 GMT

By Adam Beam and Christina A. Cassidy | Associated PressSACRAMENTO — California lawmakers on Friday voted to limit when local governments can count election ballots by hand, a move aimed at a rural Northern California county that canceled its contract with Dominion Voting Systems amid unfounded allegations of fraud pushed by former Republican President Donald Trump and his allies.Shasta County’s board of supervisors, which is controlled by a conservative majority, voted in January to get rid of the voting machines it used to tabulate hand-marked ballots for its roughly 111,000 registered voters. County supervisors said there was a loss of public confidence in the machines from Dominion Voting Systems, a company at the center of discredited conspiracy theories since the 2020 presidential election.At the time, leaders did not have a plan for how the county would conduct future elections, including the March 2024 Republican presidential primary in delegate-rich California that co...

Powerful earthquake strikes Morocco, damaging some buildings and sending people into the streets

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:53 GMT

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday, damaging buildings in major cities and sending panicked people pouring into streets and alleyways from Rabat to Marrakech. There was no immediate word on any casualties.The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 when it hit at 11:11 p.m. Morocco’s National Seismic Monitoring and Alert Network measured it at 7 on the Richter scale.Variations in early measurements are common, although either reading would be Morocco’s strongest since 1960, when a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near Agadir and caused thousands of deaths.The epicenter of Friday’s tremor was high in the Atlas Mountains south of Marrakech and west of Oukaimeden, a popular Moroccan ski resort. It was also near Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa. Moroccans posted videos showing some buildings turned to rubble. Tourists and others posted videos of people evacuating restaurants in Marrakech as th...