Home

San Jose Earthquakes’ All-Star Espinoza signs contract extension

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:20:23 GMT

Cristian Espinoza, fresh off his first MLS All-Star game appearance, now has a new contract with the San Jose Earthquakes.Espinoza and the Quakes signed a contract that keeps the Argentine soccer player as the team’s Designated Player until the end of the 2025 MLS season. There’s also an option for 2026, the Quakes announced Monday.No financial terms of the contract were available.The 28-year-old winger has enjoyed a stellar season for San Jose, scoring 11 goals with seven assists in 23 games. Those numbers led to Espinoza’s call up to the MLS All-Star team, which was beaten by Arsenal FC in last Wednesday’s exhibition.“Cristian has been very productive each season with us and is considered one of the best players in the league, which was evidenced by his being called to this year’s MLS All-Star Game,” said San Jose general manager Chris Leitch. “He has a superlative ability to create chances for his teammates and his goal production has increased each season.“Cristian is also an in...

Palo Alto man robbed in his own backyard after suspect pops out of foliage: police

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:20:23 GMT

(KRON) -- A Palo Alto man was standing in his own backyard early Monday morning when a suspect popped out of the brush and robbed him, the Palo Alto Police Department said. The suspect remains at large.Police were called to the 3000 block of Ross Road at 12:26 a.m. Monday for the report of a stolen necklace. Man shot dead in Santa Rosa Jack in the Box drive-thru "The investigation revealed that the victim, a man in his forties, had been in his backyard whenmale subject emerged from the foliage and demanded money. When the victim refused, thesuspect forcibly ripped a necklace from the victim’s neck and fled on foot," PAPD said. The victim was not injured in the incident. The suspect was described by police as a Hispanic man in his 40s, standing about 5-foot-10 with a thin build. He was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and dark pants. There have been no similar robberies in Palo Alto recently. Anyone with information is asked to call (650) 329-2413.

Bay Area home prices soar due to low inventory

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:20:23 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – After a brief slump in the sale price of homes early this year, Bay Area home prices are soaring again. The median price is back where it was last summer with no end in sight.RE/MAX reports the median sales price in the Bay Area, which began climbing again in March, continues to rise. In fact, in June of this year, it totaled $1,190,000, the highest in the Bay Area since June of last year. Elderly woman assaulted in SF, 1 arrested: police “It’s absolutely a result of historic low inventory levels. People have not been putting their houses on the market,” explained RE/MAX Gold broker Tim Yee. Yee says the drop in the number of homes for sale has been dramatic – about 30 to 40 percent less than last year at this time. “In June of 2022 in the city of San Francisco, there was 6,155 active listings. In June of 2023 this year, there were 3,737,” he said.Experts say one of the reasons for that low inventory is because the federal reserve keeps raising rat...

Jones homers and Trejo has 4 hits as the Rockies beat the Nationals 10-6

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:20:23 GMT

Colorado Rockies' Alan Trejo (13) celebrates with teammates after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Monday, July 24, 2023, in Washington (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)(AP/Alex Brandon) Colorado Rockies' Alan Trejo (13) celebrates with teammates after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Monday, July 24, 2023, in Washington (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)(AP/Alex Brandon) WASHINGTON (AP) — Nolan Jones hit a two-run homer, Alan Trejo had a double and three singles, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Washington Nationals 10-6 on Monday night.Karl Kauffman pitched four-plus innings of one-run relief for his first major league win as last-place Colorado (40-60) improved ...

De La Cruz launches a mammoth homer, but the Brewers edge the Reds 3-2 in their division showdown

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:20:23 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Christian Yelich hit a game-winning single, Sal Frelick launched his first major league home run and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Monday night in their NL Central showdown.Milwaukee overcame a colossal two-run homer by Elly De La Cruz, who was robbed of a home run earlier on a leaping catch by center fielder Joey Wiemer.Despite going 2 for 16 with runners in scoring position, the first-place Brewers moved 1½ games ahead of Cincinnati, which had won five straight.All-Star closer Alexis Díaz (3-2) entered in the bottom of the ninth inning and didn’t get an out. He walked Blake Perkins and allowed a single to pinch-hitter Jesse Winker before Yelich drove in Perkins with a grounder into right field.Devin Williams (5-2) pitched a perfect ninth for Milwaukee.The Reds took a 2-1 lead against starter Colin Rea in the second on De La Cruz’s sixth homer of the season and second in two days. It left the rookie’s bat at 114 mph and traveled 456 fe...

McCormick has 6 RBIs, Díaz hits RBI single in the ninth to give Astros 10-9 win over Rangers

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:20:23 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Chas McCormick homered with a career-high six RBIs before a tiebreaking RBI single by Yainer Díaz with one out in the ninth lifted the Houston Astros to a 10-9 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.The victory moves Houston within 2 games of the Rangers, who lead the AL West.Rookie Alex Speas (0-2) walked Kyle Tucker to start the ninth before McCormick walked with one out. Díaz then lined his single to right field and Tucker slid in just before the tag to set off Houston’s celebration.The play was reviewed and upheld.Ryan Pressly (3-2) pitched a scoreless ninth for the win. The Rangers led 9-6 when Aroldis Chapman walked consecutive batters with one out in the seventh before McCormick connected on a three-run shot to left-center to tie it.Josh Jung and Josh H. Smith both homered for the Rangers, who have dropped three of their last four after winning six straight after the All-Star break.It was tied at 6 entering the seventh before Travis Jankowski singled and mo...

Historic Alexandria church gives back-to-school supplies to families in need

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:20:23 GMT

(new Image()).src = "https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384&cid=c2ffed0c-3624-46c0-b10f-97c976d290a3";cnx.cmd.push(function() { cnx({ playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: "61eae377-b6da-4e6d-8c8f-e65e9d691207"}).render("d3c3ff0fcb1044218bbed0a14b78c91e"); });The “We Are Our Brother’s Keeper” community initiative, run by the historic Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia, was back in full force last Saturday — giving out school supplies to families in the D.C. area.It’s an initiative’s 22nd year helping families in underserved communities. This is the first year since the pandemic that volunteer ranks were fully staffed, according to organizers.Throughout the morning, more than 645 families drove up to George Washington Middle School to greet cheerful volunteers with smiles all around.“We gave them backpacks. We gave them means to buy uniforms, and a coat if they neede...

Man killed in Alexandria shooting identified

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:20:23 GMT

A man is dead after being shot in Alexandria, Virginia, on Monday morning.Alexandria police said the victim, later identified as 29-year-old Eric Holmes Jr., was shot around 11:30 a.m. in the 800 block of West Glebe Road, near Milan Drive.The shooting happened outdoors, and police said Holmes died after being transported to a hospital.Police said no arrests have been made and an investigation into the shooting is ongoing.The shooting led to a large police presence. For a short time, Alexandria police closed traffic to West Glebe Road in both directions.Alexandria police department released a surveillance photo of a silver Nissan Rogue that they believe is connected to the shooting. “Enterprise Car Sales” can be seen in the rear license plate holder.A gray or silver newer model Nissan Rogue that Alexandria police believe is connected to the shooting on Monday that left one man dead. (Credit Alexandria PD on Twitter)In a video posted Monday night, Alexandria Mayor Justin W...

Ways to save during this week's heatwave

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:20:23 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Severe weather and triple-digit heat can cause power outages in the metro area. Xcel Energy told FOX31 nearly 1,500 people lost power just days ago due to a lightning strike in Jefferson County. Another cause of an outage can be the overuse of power during a heatwave. “Oh it's a hot one, thank goodness for the clouds,” said homeowner Walter Hochner. Increased use of cooling systems can create a heavier load on the power grid. Xcel told FOX31 the plan to prepare for summer heat includes allowing customers to volunteer to reduce their power usage in exchange for a discount as part of the Saver’s Switch and AC Rewards programs. Hot temperatures bring health risks to Colorado “Customers have volunteered to decrease their load in order to be able to increase the capacity of our system,” said Xcel spokesperson Iffie Jennings.Xcel will continue to install special meters that alert the company of any power outages throughout the coming months. If you don't have one yet, ...

Victims' family speaks out after plea in deadly Lakewood apartment fire

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:20:23 GMT

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) -- Family members who lost a mother and her daughter in a Lakewood apartment fire last year are speaking out. Monday afternoon, a 14-year-old boy pleaded guilty in juvenile court in a deadly arson case in Lakewood that took the life of 31-year-old Kathleen (Katie) Payton and her 10-year-old daughter Jazmine. The other 12-year-old suspect did not enter a plea on Monday. Janelle Camacho, Payton’s aunt, said it’s been very emotional the past couple of months.  “I think about them every single day,” Camacho said. “I think about the day we got the phone call of them passing away in a fire and you don’t want it to be real and then when you realize it’s true and they’re gone -- I’ve never experienced anything like this.”   2 boys facing 100 counts in deadly Lakewood fire Camacho was listening in virtually in Monday afternoon’s court hearing. "To see the young men in court and everything, you can’t help but to think this is st...