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Rafael Devers homers twice to give James Paxton first win since 2020

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:21 GMT

SAN DIEGO — “Hope he don’t hit no homers.”That was Xander Bogaerts‘ lighthearted response to a pregame question about facing his longtime teammate, close friend, and de facto little brother, Rafael Devers, for the first time since the former opted out of his Red Sox contract and signed with the San Diego Padres during the offseason.“That’s a dangerous guy, you know, especially when he’s in that box. He’s truly one-of-a-kind, and hopefully he takes it a little light on us, because he can do damage.”Devers respectfully declined by homering in each of his first two at-bats.“Damage Done” is so 2018, but we’ll bring it out of retirement for such an occasion.The Red Sox combined for eight hits and three walks, but it was the 26-year-old third baseman who got them on the board with a 381-ft solo shot in the second, and widened the gap with a 435-ft 3-run blast in the third, which paved the way to an eventual 6-1 victor...

San Diegans excited about new MLS team

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:21 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Executives from the newly named San Diego Major League Soccer team were out in the community listening to fans and possibly future players as they made their way to local youth league games, passing out merchandise to an excited fan base. “It’s finally here, we hear it all over the news, finally here,” said Keith Miller, the owner of Futsal, a youth soccer training center. Former professional athletes are also excited to see what San Diego FC does to fire up the new players and fans. Tickets going fast for San Diego Fair Concert Series opening performances “Amazing thing for young kids, extremely motivating for people dreaming of playing soccer,” said Austin Guerrero, a former professional goalkeeper. The SDFC is expected to start in 2025, and the team is already prospecting for new recruits. “The model of right to dream and the residential academy is coming to San Diego,” said Cody Martinez, a co-Owner of San Diego FC. The academy searchers for players 11-17 years o...

How to avoid additional penalties on late property tax bills

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:21 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Haven't paid your property taxes yet? There's still time to avoid additional penalties.San Diego County Treasure-Tax Collector Dan McAllister on Friday sent 43,100 notices to property owners who did not pay all 2022-2023 property taxes, he said in a release. The bills must be paid by June 30.“On July 1, unpaid bills will go into default and receive additional penalties of 1.5% each month,” McAllister said. “That penalty adds up to a hefty 18% per year but is avoidable if payments are received by the June 30 deadline.”  South Bay restaurant’s liquor license suspended after 20-year-old killed in crash The first due date for property taxes is in December while the second takes place in April, according to the county. If missed on each installment, a 10% penalty is incurred, plus a $10 fee for the second late payment. Taxpayers can pay their bills online at sdttc.com for no cost if the payment is made using the free e-Check option.   "The total remaining&nb...

End of an era? GOP walkout shows political chasm where ‘The Oregon Way’ once meant bipartisan trust

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:21 GMT

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon has long been seen as a quirky state whose main city was satirized in a TV comedy, where rugged country folk and urban hipsters could get along and political differences could be settled over a pint or two of craft beer.But with a Republican walkout in the Democrat-controlled Oregon Senate in its third week, Oregonians these days are wistfully recalling “The Oregon Way,” when politicians of different stripes forged agreements for the common good. Famous examples include establishing the nation’s first recycling program, ensuring public beach access for the entire coastline and limiting urban sprawl in a pioneering land-use program. A quarter-century ago, former Republican U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith and current Democratic U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden championed legislation together in Congress and even jointly appeared at town halls across the state, said Kerry Tymchuk, who was Gordon’s chief of staff back then. That spirit of cooperation was mirrored in the ...

North Carolina GOP gubernatorial field expects former congressman Mark Walker to join

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:21 GMT

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Mark Walker is expected to formally join next year’s race for North Carolina governor this weekend, entering a Republican primary already filled with the standing lieutenant governor and state treasurer. Walker, a former pastor, scheduled a Saturday morning announcement at a Christian K-12 school in Kernersville to reveal his plans for the governor’s race. A spokesperson for a political consulting firm advising Walker said last month that the Guilford County Republican was preparing to enter the race. Walker, who served six years in Congress through 2020, finished a distant third in the 2022 Republican U.S. Senate primary to eventual general election winner Ted Budd.Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and State Treasurer Dale Folwell announced their gubernatorial bids earlier in the spring. On the Democratic side, Attorney General Josh Stein announced his gubernatorial bid in January. Primary elections are scheduled for March.Democratic Gov....

Meet the influential new player on transgender health bills

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:21 GMT

Do No Harm, a nonprofit that launched last year to oppose diversity initiatives in medicine, has evolved into a significant leader in statehouses seeking to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youths, producing model legislation that an Associated Press analysis found has been used in at least three states.The nonprofit, not widely known outside conservative medical and political circles, describes itself on its website as a collection of doctors and others uniting to “protect healthcare from a radical, divisive, and discriminatory ideology.”Representatives of Do No Harm turned down opportunities to talk with The Associated Press and emailed a statement explaining the group’s position.WHO IS BEHIND DO NO HARM?Founder Dr. Stanley Goldfarb is a kidney specialist and a professor emeritus and former associate dean at the University of Pennsylvania’s medical school. Goldfarb retired in 2021 and incorporated Do No Harm in January 2022.Do No Harm initially focused on race...

5-vehicle crash shuts down Long Beach freeway

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:21 GMT

Police are responding to a five-car collision in Long Beach Friday night. The crash, reported around 9:12 p.m. on the westbound lanes of the 91 Freeway, just west of Cherry, involved a Honda, Mercedes, Ford, and two other unknown vehicles. The The 91 freeway has been condensed to one lane and traffic appears to be backed up for at least two miles. None of the passengers involved were transported to the hospital. No injuries have been reported and the passengers' conditions are currently unknown. The cause of the crash remains unknown.

Harrison Ford ‘triumphant,’ but initial reviews of ‘Indiana Jones’ are mixed

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:21 GMT

Critics got their first look at “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” at the Cannes Film Festival - and the reviews were mixed.Harrison Ford reprises his role for a fifth and final adventure - a race against time to find a legendary dial that will change the course of history. IGN’s Siddhant Adlakha referred to the film’s action as dull, unexciting, and impactful. “Dial of Destiny lumbers from scene to scene, with action that never quite manages to be exciting,” he wrote. “The action in Dial of Destiny is dull by comparison, whizzing by too quickly to land, and with physics too cartoony to leave a lasting impact.” Although David Rooney from The Hollywood Reporter claims the film sends a “sweet blast of pure nostalgia” and “a reminder of how much fun those early movies were,” he also argues that it was hard to enjoy because of “how glaringly fake so much of it looks.” “The more the films have come to rely on a digital paintbrush, the less hair-raising their adve...

Customers unhappy about new Starbucks' nugget ice 

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:21 GMT

Starbucks is rolling out new nugget ice for their iced beverages and customers are not too happy about it. According to Business Insider, the trendy coffee chain is testing new technology to speed up the time it takes to make iced beverages. This change comes in response to a surge in demand for iced drinks. The company reported that 75% of the company’s sales are now iced beverages. "As we continue to innovate and make investments in the Starbucks experience for our partners (baristas) and customers, we are introducing new machines that make nugget ice to select stores this year," the company said. "Like many of our recent investments, this machine allows partners to focus on delivering the Starbucks experience while hand-crafting the same delicious, high-quality iced beverages our customers have come to expect from Starbucks."  Customers took to Reddit to voice their concerns about the new nugget ice, calling out that it’s smaller, flakier, and chewier, and tends to wate...

Summer Essentials for the Whole Family!

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:21 GMT

Pictures provided by lingerphotographyMantis BBQWith Bbq season on the horizon one of my favorite’s sauces actually gives back! Mantis BBQ gives 10% of each purchase back to the Kidney Project! This family business has not only created a delicious product but a fantastic brand. In addition to the sauces comes the newly released BBQ dust that can be used for bloody Mary’s, over chips and in dips!https://mantisbbq.com Cosmic CrispAn Apple A day is what they always say……but with Cosmic Crisp you won’t want to stop at one. Cosmic Crisp is one of the firmest and crunchiest that not only will you enjoy but will crave!WSU researchers, including pome fruit breeder Kate Evans are proud to have introduced The Apple of Big Dreams to the market that is exclusive to Washington State. The Cosmic Crisp® apple has earned high marks from consumers and chefs for its perfectly balanced flavor, crisp texture, juiciness and striking color. From snacking and baking to drinks and decor, the Cosmic Cr...