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Solano County residents skeptical of possible new 'California Forever' city

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:53:16 GMT

VALLEJO, Calif. (KRON) – The founders of “California Forever” are asking for community input on a new city they plan to build in southeastern Solano County. The investment group held its first of six town halls Wednesday in Vallejo.The founder started with a presentation explaining the project. The idea is to transform more than 50,000 acres of farmland near Travis Air Force Base into a city with tens of thousands of new homes, parks and a solar energy farm.But at the town hall, people got impatient, yelled out questions and pushed back on the idea.“I’m sick of developers coming in, and we don't know nothing, and then you say it’s not a secret but you haven’t consulted us,” one attendee said. Angry and frustrated neighbors sounded off Wednesday night as the development project took its first step toward making a vision into a reality. Oakland City Council meeting speakers accused of ‘supporting Hamas’ “Still feeling skeptical about a lot that he had to talk about. In fact, I may b...

Man indicted for manslaughter in champion cyclist's SF death

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:53:16 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A federal grand jury indicted a man for involuntary manslaughter and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol in connection with the April death of champion cyclist Ethan Boyes in San Francisco, the United States Department of Justice announced Wednesday. Boyes was riding a bicycle near the Presidio Golf Course on April 4 when he was fatally struck by a car on Arguello Boulevard. Eyewitnesses said the suspect car swerved across the center line of Arguello Boulevard and into the bicycle lane, striking Boyes.Arnold Kinman Low, 81, was allegedly driving the car that hit Boyes. Low is accused of being drunk at the time of the crash, the DOJ said. Suspect who critically injured dog during San Jose road rage incident arrested "Driving while under the influence of any amount of alcohol can have serious and sometimes fatal consequences," the DOJ said. Boyes frequently went on rides in the Presidio for training before his death. He was a well-known ...

An Indian official plotted to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in New York, US prosecutors say

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:53:16 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — An Indian government official directed a plot to assassinate a prominent Sikh separatist leader living in New York City, United States prosecutors said Wednesday as they announced charges against a man they said was part of the thwarted conspiracy.U.S. officials became aware in the spring of the plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who advocated for the creation of a sovereign Sikh state and is considered a terrorist by the Indian government. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration interceded and set up a sting, with an undercover agent posing as a hitman, after the conspirators recruited an international narcotics trafficker in the plot to kill the activist for $100,000.The Indian government official was not charged nor identified by name in an indictment unsealed Wednesday, but was described as a “senior field officer” with responsibilities in security management and intelligence, said to have previously served in India’s Central Reserve Police Force. The charges...

Brazile, Battle and defense lead Arkansas to 80-75 victory over No. 7 Duke

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:53:16 GMT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Trevon Brazile had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Khalif Battle scored 21 off the bench and Arkansas held on to beat No. 7 Duke 80-75 on Wednesday night.Playing without leading scorer Tramon Mark, the Razorbacks (5-3) snapped a two-game skid before a capacity crowd of 20,344 — a record at Bud Walton Arena. When the final horn sounded, fans rushed the floor to celebrate.“It was awesome. Words can’t describe the feeling right now. It’s a great win,” coach Eric Musselman said after his 100th victory at Arkansas.Preseason All-American Kyle Filipowski was held to three points for the Blue Devils (5-2) in the first half. He played a key role in their late rally, though, finishing with 26 points and 10 rebounds.“We talk about confrontations all the time. When you go to the basket, you’ve got to go with conviction,” Duke coach Jon Scheyer said. “I thought a few times we were going just to get our shots off. Against a team like them, you’re not going to be very ef...

Sutherland scores 19, Le Moyne downs SUNY-Fredonia 92-54

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:53:16 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Luke Sutherland’s 19 points helped Le Moyne defeat SUNY-Fredonia 92-54 on Wednesday.Sutherland added five rebounds for the Dolphins (3-5). Darrick Jones Jr. scored 17 points and added seven rebounds. AJ Dancier shot 5 for 11, including 2 for 7 from beyond the arc to finish with 13 points.David Jordan led the Blue Devils in scoring, finishing with 16 points. Keenan Roberts Jr. added 10 points and seven rebounds for SUNY-Fredonia. NEXT UPLe Moyne visits Army in its next matchup on Tuesday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Mitchell scores 30, UCSB beats Northern Arizona 70-59

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:53:16 GMT

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Ajay Mitchell’s 30 points led UCSB over Northern Arizona 70-59 on Wednesday.Mitchell added five assists for the Gauchos (4-2). Josh Pierre-Louis added 12 points while shooting 5 of 9 from the field and 2 for 4 from the line, and he also had 10 rebounds. Matija Belic went 3 of 5 from the field to finish with eight points.Jayden Jackson finished with 17 points and two steals for the Lumberjacks (2-5). Oakland Fort added 14 points for Northern Arizona. Trenton McLaughlin also recorded 12 points.NEXT UPUp next for UCSB is a Wednesday matchup with New Mexico on the road, and Northern Arizona hosts Pacific on Saturday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Boogie Ellis hits career-high 8 3-pointers for 28 points and USC routs Eastern Washington 106-78

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:53:16 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Boogie Ellis scored 28 points, hitting a career-high eight 3-pointers, and Southern California routed Eastern Washington 106-78 on Wednesday night.The Trojans (5-2) bounced back from a two-point loss to Oklahoma last week that dropped them out of the AP Top 25 poll. Ellis shot 9 of 13 from the floor and missed just two of his 3-point attempts. Isaiah Collier added 15 points despite four fouls as one of five Trojans in double figures. The Eagles (1-6) were led by former UCLA player Jake Kyman with 25 points, including seven 3-pointers.The Trojans stretched their lead to 31 points to start the second half when Ellis made three 3-pointers.The Trojans built their largest lead of the first half, 44-22, with a 19-3 run that included 13 straight points. Six different players scored, led by Vincent Iwuchukwu with seven points, including two dunks. USC led 52-33 at the break after shooting 63% from the floor. Shortly before halftime, Bronny James appeared on the bench. Unl...

Two gunmen fire at people at a bus stop on the outskirts of Jerusalem, wounding seven before being killed

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:53:16 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Two gunmen fire at people at a bus stop on the outskirts of Jerusalem, wounding seven before being killed.Source

Allen-Eikens scores 32, CSU Northridge knocks off Pacific 80-69

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:53:16 GMT

STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — De’Sean Allen-Eikens’ 32 points led CSU Northridge over Pacific 80-69 on Wednesday.Allen-Eikens also contributed six rebounds for the Matadors (5-2). Jordan Brinson added 12 points while shooting 4 for 7 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free throw line, and he also had seven rebounds. Dionte Bostick was 3 of 11 shooting, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 6 from the line to finish with 12 points.Burke Smith finished with 17 points, six rebounds and three steals for the Tigers (4-4). Cam Denson added 15 points and six rebounds for Pacific. In addition, Donovan Williams had 12 points and four assists.NEXT UPThese two teams both play Saturday. CSU Northridge visits Northern Colorado and Pacific visits Northern Arizona.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Blackshear’s 22 lead Nevada past Montana 77-66

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:53:16 GMT

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Kenan Blackshear’s 22 points helped Nevada defeat Montana 77-66 on Wednesday.Blackshear added 10 rebounds for the Wolf Pack (5-0). Jarod Lucas was 3 of 10 shooting, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 9 for 10 from the line to add 16 points. K.J. Hymes had 13 points and was 2 of 4 shooting and 9 of 12 from the free throw line.The Grizzlies (2-4) were led by Aanen Moody, who recorded 22 points. Montana also got 15 points and seven rebounds from Money Williams. Laolu Oke also put up 13 points, 19 rebounds and two blocks.NEXT UPBoth teams next play Saturday. Nevada hosts Loyola Marymount and Montana plays San Jose State at home.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source