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K-SHE 95 hosts blood drive, expects around 2,000 weekend donors

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:32:29 GMT

GODFREY, Ill. - St. Louis classic rock radio station K-SHE 95 kicked off its weekend-long blood drive on Friday. Organizers are expecting more than 2,000 donors over the next few days. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. K-SHE and ImpactLife partnered up to help tackle this national problem.“It's really important to have blood available when a patient needs a transfusion," said Kirby Winn, public relations director with ImpactLife. "They need it right now. They can’t wait until the second week of the year when more donors might be coming out." Missouri’s top educator warns of ‘domino effect’ with four-day school weeks “It’s important that we give what we can, and this is just one small way to give," said Betty Thompson, a first-time blood donor. "It's not hard at all.”All donors will receive a K-SHE winter blood drive t-shirt and be automatically entered into a drawing for a pair of tickets to see "El Monstero" at The Pageant in December. The majority of t...

Thomas scores twice, but Blues fall 5-2 to Blue Jackets

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:32:29 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Yegor Chinakhov scored twice in the third period, and Jet Greaves stopped 41 shots for his first NHL victory, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 Friday night to snap a three-game skid.Kirill Marchenko had a goal and an assist, and Adam Fantilli scored for his 16th point, putting him second behind Connor Bedard’s 21 for the league lead among rookies this season. Alexandre Texier had an empty-netter, Dmitri Voronkov added two assists and Chinakhov also had one.Robert Thomas scored twice and Joel Hofer stopped 17 for the Blues, who have lost three of their last four games.Columbus’ first goal was a team effort, as three players traded the puck in front of the net before Marchenko buried his ninth of year at 1:42 of the opening period. The goal was his 30th in 86 games, a franchise record for the fewest games to reach the milestone.Thomas pulled the Blues even with 5:25 remaining in the period, grabbing an outlet pass along the boards and be...

Hello Kitty Café truck returns to SoCal this weekend

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:32:29 GMT

SoCal Hello Kitty fans are in for a purr-fect treat as the Hello Kitty Café truck is returning to Plaza West Covina on Saturday. The fan-favorite pink café truck will be located by DXL and Gold’s Gym from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. The truck will have several merchandise pieces for sale including t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more. Fans can also purchase light sweet treats from the café on wheels during their visit. Hello Kitty Hoodie (Sanrio)Hello Kitty Café truck coming to Southern California. (Sanrio)The success of its first cafe truck, launched in 2014, led to the opening of additional pop-ups and mini café sets in malls and lifestyle centers across California. To get a full café experience, fans can visit the Hello Kitty Grand Café in Irvine to enjoy a wide selection of cookies, cakes, and handmade hot and iced drinks. 

Teen girl assaulted by suspect while walking in Baldwin Park

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:32:29 GMT

Police are searching for a teenager after a violent robbery attempt in Baldwin Park on Friday.The victim, a 16-year-old girl, was walking on the 3900 block of Big Dalton Avenue from Central Avenue when she was approached by a suspect from behind.The masked suspect grabbed the girl and tried to steal her cell phone, police said.The girl refused to let go, leading to a physical struggle. During the assault, the suspect grabbed her, pushed her against a fence and “forcefully pulled her across the street,” officers said.The victim was eventually able to break free from the suspect’s grip and ran away from the area.The suspect was captured on a nearby surveillance camera walking away from the scene. Authorities have released the image in hopes someone may recognize him. Wife of LASD deputy who died by suicide files claim against department Police are searching for a teenager after a violent robbery attempt in Baldwin Park on Dec. 8, 2023. (Baldwin Park Police Department)He is described...

Warriors make turnover history in overtime loss to Thunder

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:32:29 GMT

The Warriors lost their second overtime game to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 138-136, on Friday night at Paycom Center.Both of Golden State’s overtime losses this season have come against the Thunder, and Chet Holmgren has sent both games into OT. This time, a clutch Steph Curry 3-pointer gave the Warriors a 3-point lead in the final seconds, but Draymond Green fouled Holmgren from beyond the arc. Holmgren made all three made free throws to tie the game. Curry’s missed 3 going one-on-one against Lu Dort in the final seven seconds of regulation hit iron and sent the game to overtime.Golden State turned the ball over an NBA season-high 29 times and the Thunder scored 35 points off their turnovers. Cory Joseph was the only Warrior without a turnover and eight of the 10 Warriors who saw the court had at least one turnover. Andrew Wiggins had six, Thompson and Green had four each.Curry finished with a team-high 34 points and Jonathan Kuminga had 24. Klay Thompson finished with ...

CIF state football championships: Friday’s scores, Saturday’s schedule

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:32:29 GMT

Friday’s resultsAll games can be streamed in the Bay Area on the NFHS NetworkDIVISION 1-AADe La Salle (11-2) vs. Mission Viejo (12-3) on Friday, 8 p.m. at Saddleback College in Mission ViejoDIVISION 2-AAAt Saddleback CollegeLa Serna 21, Grant-Sacramento 19DIVISION 4-AASoquel (12-2) vs. Jurupa Hills (9-6) on Friday, 8 p.m. at Pasadena City CollegeDIVISION 5-AAPleasant Valley (10-3) vs. Ramona, Riverside (10-5) on Friday, 8 p.m. at El Camino CollegeDIVISION 6-AAAt Pasadena City CollegeSt. Vincent de Paul 27, Wasco 6DIVISION 7-AAAt El Camino CollegeFerndale 29, Fairfax 21Saturday’s scheduleOPEN DIVISIONSerra (12-0) vs. Mater Dei-Santa Ana (12-1), Saturday, 8 p.m. at Saddleback College in Mission ViejoDIVISION 1-AFolsom (12-2) vs. St. Bonaventure (12-3) on Saturday, 3:30 p.m. at Saddleback College in Mission ViejoDIVISION 2-ALos Gatos (12-2) vs. Central Valley Christian-Visalia (14-1) on Saturday, 7 p.m. at Pasadena City CollegeDIVISION 3-AAAcalanes (10-4) vs. Birmingham (12...

Pedestrian hit, killed by driver in South San Jose

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:32:29 GMT

SAN JOSE — A driver hit and killed a pedestrian Friday evening in South San Jose, police said.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Two dead, another critically injured after head-on crash in East Bay Crashes and Disasters | Authorities identify driver who slammed into disabled pickup truck on I-680 Crashes and Disasters | Woman piloting speeding SUV dies after chain-reaction crash in Oakland city traffic Crashes and Disasters | One dead in East Bay crash on Interstate 680 Crashes and Disasters | Walmart employee arriving to work hits, kills woman in Mountain View store’s foggy parking lot The fatal collision happened around 5:05 p.m. at the intersection of Almaden Expressway and Camden Avenue, the San Jose Police Department said in a social media post.The victim was a man, police said. The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroners’ Office will release his identity once it is confirmed and his...

Pleasant Hill neighborhood locked down for a second time in less than 24 hours

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:32:29 GMT

PLEASANT HILL — Police on Friday returned to the Pleasant Hill neighborhood they shut down a day earlier after a retired detective allegedly shot and injured his wife, and then barricaded himself inside his home until the officers left without doing anything.The Pleasant Hill Police Department issued a shelter-in-place order for the Sherman Acres area around 5:30 p.m. Friday. In addition, Marcia Drive and both directions of Monument Boulevard at Interstate 680 were closed, according to police.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Berkeley police video shows officer shooting suspect during November incident Crime and Public Safety | While Oakland’s 911 system was dangerously understaffed, 1,000 operator applications went unprocessed Crime and Public Safety | Pleasant Hill police surround former cop’s home after shooting, then just leave Crime and Public Safety | Two arrested in connection with downtown Walnut Creek ...

Union City shoe store burglarized three times in two days

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:32:29 GMT

UNION CITY, Calif. (KRON) -- Three times in two days, thieves burglarized a family-owned shoe store in Union City. The thieves eventually cleared the place out.Within a span of 24 hours, a group of suspects broke into Sole Scrubs in Union City three times. Owner Kyle Goudie says the first happened early Sunday morning. Burglars take 40+ iPhones from Berkeley Apple Store "First they smashed the window. They noticed we have bars here and we also have an extra security gate. They saw that so they left. And, then they came for a second time. That's when they came -- broke this window," Goudie told KRON4. "They came back with a chainsaw or whatever. They cut down the bars. And, then they pushed them in and they all dropped on the ground here. After that, they just jumped right through and just cleared us out."Surveillance video shows the suspects taking everything they could. The store initially filled with shoes and clothing eventually emptied."I definitely felt devastated," Goudie sa...

'F*** the Haneys!': Tensions rise at weigh-in as Haney, Prograis prepare for world title fight in SF

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:32:29 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The first world title fight in San Francisco in over a decade is only one day away. Locals and boxing fans everywhere are excited for this championship bout as the Chase Center has sold out. Tensions are brewing as Devin Haney and Regis Prograis get ready for their world title fight, which will be for Prograis' WBC super lightweight belt. On Friday, both fighters weighed within the limit of 140 pounds as required by the California State Athletic Commission. Haney (30-0, 15 KOs) and Prograis (29-1, 24 KOs) appeared laser-focused as the two engaged in an intense minutes-long staredown (see below). Alameda County supervisors ask Oakland A’s to pay for Coliseum The weigh-in was open to the public, and it was heavily a pro-Haney crowd. That shouldn't be a surprise as Haney, 25, is the Bay Area native fighting in his hometown since turning pro in 2015. Prograis, 34, was seen flipping off the crowd. After his interview with DAZN's Chris Mannix, Prograis sto...