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Seema Mehta, Melanie Mason discuss U.S. Senate race, new poll

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:54:43 GMT

LA Times political writer Seema Mehta and Politico senior political reporter Melanie Mason joined Inside California Politics co-host Nikki Laurenzo to discuss the results of the latest Inside California Politics/Emerson College poll on the U.S. Senate race.

Pro-Palestine protests cause shutdown of California Democratic Convention

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:54:43 GMT

(FOX40.COM) -- The California Democratic Convention in Sacramento was shut down early on Saturday after protests for a ceasefire in Gaza raised safety concerns. "Due to circumstances beyond our control and for the safety and security of our delegates and convention participants we are canceling tonight's caucus meetings, hospitality suites, and Votefest taking place at the convention center," said California Democratic Party Communications Director Shery Vang. Protests interrupt democratic convention, police say avoid area The California Democratic Convention is a three-day event that over 3,000 delegates attended in hopes of receiving endorsements for their political candidacies. It began on Nov. 17 and was scheduled to last through Sunday. Starting at around 4 p.m. on Saturday, protestors breached security multiple times and made their way inside the convention while shouting, "Ceasefire now!" Activities were scheduled to continue through 8 p.m. on Saturday, however, the event w...

Argument between Oakland neighbors leads to standoff 

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:54:43 GMT

(KRON) – A man barricaded himself in his home after brandishing his neighbor with a firearm, the Oakland Police Department announced Monday.   Oakland police are investigating an altercation in the 300 block of Lester Avenue on Nov. 19 around 3:15 p.m. The OPD Communications Division was notified of an individual who brandished a firearm at a neighbor during a verbal dispute.  Two Fremont men stabbed, suspect arrested for attempted murder Upon arrival, officers learned that the armed neighbor retreated into their residence after the incident. Officers responded to the armed neighbor's residence. According to police, officers made announcements for occupants to exit. Several occupants exited the residence. However, the armed individual remained inside, police said. According to police, the armed individual exited the residence after a lengthy standoff. The suspect was taken into custody, police said. According to police, a firearm was located at the scene.&...

Political strategists discuss Gov. Newsom, hypothetical presidential race

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:54:43 GMT

Democratic political strategist Ed Emerson and Republican political strategist Rob Stutzman joined Inside California Politics co-host Nikki Laurenzo to discuss the results of the latest Inside California Politics/Emerson College poll, and a hypothetical run for president by Governor Newsom.

Emerson College Polling Director discusses results of new U.S. Senate poll

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:54:43 GMT

Emerson College polling Executive Director Spencer Kimball joined Inside California Politics Co-host Frank Buckley to discuss the findings in the Inside California Politics-Emerson College Poll released Friday.

Pop art to ballet, reach for a coffee-table read when choosing holiday gifts

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:54:43 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A good book packs power. A good book thoughtfully chosen as a gift can add a layer of joy.The holidays are a great time to track down just the right coffee table reads for loved ones. There’s a wide array this time of year. Some options:“Slim Aarons: The Essential Collection,” photographs by Slim Aarons, text by Shawn Waldron. The World War II photographer turned Hollywood insider had incredible access to the uber rich, from the pools of Palm Beach to the ski slopes of Gstaad. But he was so much more, shooting war orphans in Rome to tailgaters in Aiken, South Carolina. This hefty career-spanning collection has meaty text and includes more than 100 previously unpublished photos. Getty Images purchased his archive in 1997. Abrams. $175.“The Christmas Book,” by Phaidon editors, with essays by David Trigg, Sam Bilton and Dolph Gotelli. The holiday, in festive cultural imagery. This is a jolly look at Christmas via design and artifacts. There’s a history of Ch...

Yoshinobu Yamamoto becomes free agent Tuesday, talks can run through Jan. 4

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:54:43 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto will become a free agent Tuesday and major league teams can sign him through 5 p.m. EST on Jan. 4.Nippon Professional Baseball notified Major League Baseball that the 25-year-old right-hander’s club, the Orix Buffaloes, was posting him for availability to MLB teams. MLB notified the 30 teams of the posting on Monday, and under the agreement between MLB and NPB the negotiating period starts at 8 a.m. Tuesday and extends for up to 45 days.Yamamoto was 16-6 with a 1.21 ERA this season, striking out 169 and walking 28 in 164 innings, and has a 70-29 record with 1.82 ERA in seven seasons with Orix. He struck out a Japan Series record 14 in a Game 6 win over Hanshin on Nov. 5, throwing a 138-pitch complete game. Orix went on to lose Game 7.He pitched his second career no-hitter, the 100th no-hitter in Japanese big league history, on Sept. 9 for the Buffaloes against the Lotte Marines. The game, watched by MLB executives that included New York Yanke...

Microsoft, Palantir rise; Bristol-Myers, Kohl’s fall, Monday, 11/20/2023

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:54:43 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Monday:Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), up $6.43 to $376.28.The software giant hired ex-OpenAI CEO Sam Altman for a new AI venture.Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (BMY), down $1.31 to $49.54.The drug developer said it faces a delay for a U.S. regulatory decision on a potential cancer treatment.Uber Technologies Inc. (UBER), up 48 cents to $54.92.The ride-hailing app announced a $1.2 billion offering of convertible senior notes.General Motors Co. (GM), up 64 cents to $28.68.Kyle Vogt resigned as head of the automaker’s autonomous vehicle unit Cruise.Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR), up 91 cents to $21.40.The data-mining technology company was reportedly awarded a contract with the British National Health Service.Devon Energy Corp. (DVN), up 46 cents to $45.82.Energy companies gained ground along with rising crude oil prices.Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX), up 85 cents to $36.85.The copper miner rose along with pr...

2 children struck and killed walking to Prince George’s Co. elementary school

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:54:43 GMT

The scene of a crash nearby Riverdale Elementary School on Nov. 20.(Courtesy 7 News/SkyTrak7) The scene of a crash nearby Riverdale Elementary School on Nov. 20.(Courtesy 7 News/SkyTrak7) Two children have died after being struck by a vehicle while walking to school Monday morning in Riverdale, Maryland, police say.The collision happened at the intersection of Riverdale Road and Taylor Road, while the two children were walking to Riverdale Elementary School around 8 a.m., according to Riverdale Park police.Police haven’t offered other details about the crash, including the identities of the children or the driver involved.WTOP’s partners at 7 News reported that officials said the driver had some affili...

Kelce Bowl: Chiefs’ Travis, Eagles’ Jason the center of attention in a Super Bowl rematch

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:54:43 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Good luck going anywhere these days without hearing or seeing something that has to do with Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce or his younger brother, Travis Kelce, the star tight end of the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.The former was recently dubbed one of the “Sexiest Men Alive” by “People” magazine. The latter is dating Grammy-winning superstar Taylor Swift.Together they host one of the hottest podcasts in America, lent their voices to a Philly-centric Christmas album, and have transcended the NFL to become pop culture icons in their own right.Even the matriarch of their family, Donna Kelce, has become an endorsement powerhouse over the past 12 months.“It’s been a whirlwind,” admitted Jason Kelce, who will try once more to beat Travis and the Chiefs for the first time when the Eagles visit Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night for a rematch of the Super Bowl.“It kind of started last year with the podcast and everything, and I th...