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Nootbaar says pepper-grinder sales are 'up quite a bit'

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:35:24 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Lars Nootbaar's pepper-grinder gesture is catching on all across Japan, not just at the Tokyo Dome.You see people doing it on the trains, across the counter ordering a coffee and of course among the 40,000 fans who have packed the Tokyo Dome to watch Japan play in the World Baseball Classic.“The fans have leaned it to that. It's been pretty cool,” Nootbaar said Thursday. “I heard the pepper grinders around the country, their sales have gone up quite a bit this past week.”Nootbaar should ask for a commission, or an endorsement. Behind Shohei Ohtani, he's become Japan's No. 2 attraction. Trending: Report details fatal encounter between accused cop killer, Hermann police “It's been great,” said the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder, who grew up in California. “The fans have embraced me. The team has embraced me, which has been so great for me to be able to be myself and just go about my day normally with these guys. They've been fantastic. I didn't really expect it to turn ...

Overland officer praised for swift life-saving actions

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:35:24 GMT

OVERLAND, Mo. - One officer has been awarded for his swift decision-making to help save a man's life last month. Tony Smythe, an officer with the O'Fallon Police Department, helped on a 72-year-old man in dire need on Feb. 10. Trending: Report details fatal encounter between accused cop killer, Hermann police Smythe recognized that a man was unconscious and quickly pulled out an AED from his patrol vehicle. He administered one shock and performed chest compressions until paramedics arrived. Paramedics then took over the response, helped the man reacquire a pulse, and rushed him to the hospital for treatment. The man is still alive and expected to recover from the situation. "PO Smythe's actions most likely played a vital role in saving this man's life," said the Overland Police Department via Facebook.

O'Fallon man dies in Lincoln County head-on collision

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:35:24 GMT

LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. -- A head-on collision killed an O'Fallon, Missouri man Wednesday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified the victim as 75-year-old Terrence Allen.A 2014 Volkswagen Passat driven by a 25-year-old man was traveling westbound on Route C west of Route OO in Lincoln County at around 3:45pm. The driver overcorrected after veering off the right side of the road. The car traveled across the center of the road and struck a 2012 Toyota Camry driven by Allen. Top story: Gardner calls action against her ‘power grab,’ blames subordinates Allen was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was declared deceased. A 74-year-old woman who was a passenger suffered moderate injuries in the crash. She was also taken to the hospital for treatment.

New map shows Los Angeles, San Francisco free of any drought conditions

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:35:24 GMT

Drought conditions continue to ease across California thanks to the relentless battering of rain and snowstorms dating back to early in the season.Data released by the U.S. Drought Monitor on Thursday show 44% of the Golden State is completely clear of any drought classification - an improvement from 27% just a week ago. Maps showing conditions on March 14 (left) and March 7, 2023. (U.S. Drought Monitor)Roughly 36% of California is still experiencing “moderate drought” conditions while 8%, mostly the southeastern desert regions and the northeastern corner of the state, is still in a “severe drought,” the map shows. The remaining 10% is experiencing “abnormally dry” conditions.This also appears to be the first time in three years that Los Angeles and San Francisco have been free of any drought classification.A series of atmospheric rivers since December have pushed snowpack levels well above seasonal averages in the Sierra Nevada. “By March 13, season-to-date snowfall at the Cen...

Investigators looking for man accused in West Hollywood sex assault

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:35:24 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is looking for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in West Hollywood early Monday morning.According to investigators, the man contacted the woman at a bus bench and forced her to come with him to a nearby parking garage, where he sexually assaulted her, authorities said in a news release. The man, who is Black, about 28 years old and 6 feet, 1 inch tall, then walked south of Fuller Avenue, authorities said.The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department provided this photo of the sweater worn by a man involved in an alleged sex assault on March 13, 2023. The alleged assailant is also has a muscular build, is about 210 pounds, has black eyes and a mustache and was last seen wearing a ski mask, baseball cap, cream-colored Joy Divizn XTC sweater over a green hoodie, black pants and white shoes. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the LASD Special Victims Bureau at 877-710-5273 or by email at [email protected]...

When will it stop raining in California? What meteorologists are saying

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:35:24 GMT

Californians desperate for a break in the rain will find a glimmer of hope in a new forecast released Thursday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center. The outlook for the month of April leans toward below-average chances of rain and snow for the state. But don't put away your umbrellas just yet – there are a few caveats to mention. First off, there's more rain in store before we even get to April. The next 10 days are likely to be very wet, as there's already another atmospheric river lurking off the coast and heading our way.(Map: NOAA)Next week's atmospheric river will probably peak Tuesday or Wednesday, National Weather Service meteorologist Dalton Behringer said. It's too soon to say exactly which part of the state will be hardest hit, but state climatologist Michael Anderson said earlier this week that the storm's impact zone could stretch from the Bay Area to San Diego.Once that storm passes, things are looking a bit drier, as i...

LAPD seeks public's help in identifying hit-and-run driver

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:35:24 GMT

The Los Angeles Police Department is hoping the public can help investigators identify the hit-and-run driver who killed a pedestrian in Palms last month.The Feb. 26 collision occurred around 1:15 a.m. when a compact SUV headed west on Venice boulevard hit a pedestrian lying in the roadway of Robertson Boulevard, police said in a news release. The victim, who was outside of a crosswalk when he was struck, succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital after the collision. The driver of the SUV, which might be blue in color, fled the scene and did not stop to help or identify themselves, police said. Video of the suspected vehicle is available on the LAPD's YouTube channel. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 213-473-0234. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls can also be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

How to Cheat Without Getting Caught: 5 Strategic Moves to Keeping the Secret Secret

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:35:24 GMT

Shh! We don’t necessarily condone it, but we do understand. Sometimes, it’s just fun to have a private life that no one knows about — or no one should know about! The thrill of doing something in secret (whether for fun or more serious reasons) is a feeling that’s familiar to a lot of people. But just because you’re giving in to temptations, that doesn’t mean you should be careless about how you go about it. There are ways to cheat without getting caught and it’s just a matter of how consistent and persistent you will hide this little secret.Here are a few ways you can hide an affair:5 Ways to Cheat Without Getting Caught1. Tell no soul about the affair!A cheating partner can easily get caught when they open their mouth! If you truly want to keep your cheating a secret — and that it remains that way — do your best to resist telling anyone about it. Sure, it’s tempting to boast about the thrills of the affair. It may also feel like exciting news to share if your partner is an a...

In SF Giants’ catching competition, Roberto Pérez separates himself with defensive acumen, veteran presence

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:35:24 GMT

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Inside his humble community college dorm room in Lake City, Florida, about as land-locked of a location as it gets in the state, midway between Jacksonville and Tallahassee, Roberto Pérez learned to swear.The room, which he shared with a teammate on the college’s pitching staff, was where Pérez found himself in 2006, after being drafted by Dodgers out of high school in Puerto Rico but opting not to sign. Just 17 years old, Pérez didn’t know a lick of English, despite courses in school, and knew that to achieve his goal — catching in the big leagues — communication was going to be essential.“I really wanted to go to college and test myself,” Pérez said. “Instead of rooming with a Latin player, I chose to room with an American guy. He would talk to me in English and I would talk to him in Spanish. We kind of helped each other out. I didn’t know at first what he was saying, but I got used to it. I would talk by pointing at things.”...

East Bay: Police say mom served as son’s getaway driver after shooting

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:35:24 GMT

OAKLEY — An 18-year-old Oakley man suspected of shootings in that city and Antioch has been arrested along with his mother, who authorities said served as his getaway driver after one of the incidents.Oakley Police Chief Paul Beard said in a statement that police believe the 18-year-old fired shots about 8:35 p.m. Feb. 19 outside a gas station in the 4500 block of Main Street. Officers responded for reports that a man wearing a black hooded sweatshirt was shooting at a vehicle that was fleeing the location.The shooting left a hole in the vehicle but did not injure the man. Oakley police investigators reviewed security footage, eventually identified the person in the vehicle and talked to him, Beard said.According to Beard, investigators believe the shooter and the victim stared at each other, which created an altercation. Beard said the suspect then pulled a gun and chased the victim as the victim ran to a vehicle. Beard said that after the suspect fired several rounds, he ent...