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Twins walk-off Boston, 5-4, on Kyle Farmer’s 10th inning single

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:46:30 GMT

Manager Rocco Baldelli and slugger Joey Gallo were tossed for arguing a called third strike that ended the fourth inning, and Kyle Farmer drove in Willi Castro with the winning run with a one-out single in the 10th as the Twins put on a show for an announced crowd of 23,912 with a 5-4 walk-off victory at Target Field on Wednesday night.It was the Twins’ first victory in this four-game series that concludes with a 12:10 p.m. first pitch on Thursday, and just their second win in their past seven games.Max Kepler homered and drove in two runs, Carlos Correa and Christian Vazquez also drove in runs as the Twins — alone in first since April 11 — retained their one-game lead over victorious Cleveland in the American League Central.With Castro at second as the automatic runner in the 10th, Red Sox right-hander Kaleb Ort intentionally walked Christian Vazquez to get to Michael A. Taylor, who laid down a sacrifice bunt to move the runners to second and third. That brought Farmer, a defensive...

Albany fire sends two firefighters to hospital; minor injuries

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:46:30 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y (NEWS10)- A fire broke out at a home on the 300 block of Second Ave Wednesday evening. Firefighters arrived at approximately 6:40 to a fire spreading in the rear of the structure.The fire quickly spread up the back staircase into the second floor. Chief Gregory tells NEWS10 that the fire was especially stubborn due to the layers of roofing. Two firefighters were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries, along with one civilian with a non-fire related medical issue. They have since been treated and released.

Schenectady City Officials continue speed limit discussions

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:46:30 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — For over a year, the City of Schenectady has been collecting data to help justify lowering the speed limit to as low as 25 miles per hour. Discussions started after residents around Kings Road shared frustrations about vehicles speeding through and causing car crashes, some even hitting homes and businesses.“So speeding has been an issue in the city of Schenectady, and it seems to be getting more so on a regular basis,” Marion Porterfield, City Council President, said. “And all over the city. It’s not a problem that is confined to any one neighborhood. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The city plans to shut down the Kings Road Bridge in December for construction, which will cause even more traffic issues on Kings Road.Mayor Gary McCarthy said the city installed speed humps as a part of a pilot program and has been collecting data from six radar cameras on Kings Road.But some city council members ...

City SC fans hoping second half of the season is just as good as first 

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:46:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS - If you asked any St. Louis City SC fan before the season started if they'd be here atop the Western Conference, they likely wouldn't have believed you. But now, this dream has started and has some fans dreaming of a cup.Throughout its inaugural season, City SC has been breaking records left and right."It's been great," said Drew Hrach, a season ticket holder. "It exceeds expectations."City SC is the first expansion team to win its first four games."There were so many people that said we couldn't do it being a first-year team," said Janet Peters, a City SC fan.At the halfway point, the team is right near the top of the list for most points, most goals scored, and most victories for an MLS expansion team."It's been incredible seeing this team built from the ground up," said Ben Gottlieb, a City SC fan. St. Louis County confirms first case of mpox this year The fans played an integral role this season with every game being a sellout."How loud it is, it is second to none,"...

Family wants answers after neighboring abandoned residence collapses on their home

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:46:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Fire Department says it’s nearly done inspecting abandoned homes that can be death traps for firefighters. One of those vacant properties recently collapsed onto a family’s property, where FOX 2 found interesting ties to a high-profile business.It’s happening at a group of row houses on Howard Street in north St. Louis, most of which are vacant. The Hopkins family lives in one of the homes, right next where another portion is collapsing.Cassandra Hopkins described the sound of an explosion.“We were all asleep and we heard some type of boom,” she said.Hopkins awoke to see the entire of the attached structure next door had collapsed into a pile of rubble.The damage that led up to it is not new. Onlookers will point out a tree that has grown into the back wall. You can also see a brick embedded in a branch. Festus woman charged after meth found on floor of child day care “Our house is not condemned. We’re not having no leaks. We just want the property taken ...

Aaron Rodgers says ayahuasca with teammates, astrology helped form strong bonds: “It is radically life-changing”

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:46:30 GMT

Aaron Rodgers rarely needs extra incentive to target Allen Lazard on the football field, but in September 2022 he found it anyway.Lazard and several other Packers had come up with a celebration in which Lazard was going to pretend to serve ayahuasca, the tea with psychedelic properties that Rodgers brought into NFL lexicon by acknowledging he’s used, after he scored a touchdown.But that required Lazard himself to find the end zone.“A lot of stuff has to happen, right?” Rodgers said during an hour-long keynote presentation Wednesday evening here at the Psychedelic Sciences 2023 convention. “We’ve got to score, I’ve got to hit him with a touchdown. It’s his celebration, so I’ve got to make sure I tell (offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich), ‘Hey, if we get to the red zone, let’s call these two plays because Allen’s No. 1 in the progression on these and I’ve got to make sure I throw it to him.”It all worked out, the Packers beat the Bears and the celebration shot around the internet in...

Teen already in custody for weapons violations implicated in January killing of 30-year-old man in Long Beach 

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:46:30 GMT

A teenager who was already in police custody was rebooked on Tuesday for murder after he was implicated in a Long Beach man's shooting death back in January.The 15-year-old male suspect, who was already in custody for a weapons violation, was rebooked for the murder of 30-year-old Jaevion Tasby, the Long Beach Police Department said in a statement. Tasby was shot on Jan. 8 in the 900 block of Daisy Avenue in Long Beach and succumbed to his injuries after being rushed to a nearby hospital.Authorities are still determining a motive for the shooting, but they believe that Tasby was specifically targeted. The 15-year-old, who was already facing robbery and kidnapping charges, is being held without bail. 

Comedian Dane Cook's opening night show at The Laugh Factory Covina benefits WGA

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:46:30 GMT

Actor and comedian Dane Cook headlined the opening night show of The Laugh Factory’s newest location in Covina to support the Writers Guild of America on Wednesday.All proceeds from the sold-out show were donated to the WGA, with Wednesday marking 50 days since WGA members began striking.The city of Covina acquired the historic theater in December 2022 before transforming the over 100-year-old building into the Laugh Factory. Housing an audience of around 200 people, the city hopes the new addition will bring marquee comedy acts for San Gabriel Valley residents to enjoy.The Laugh Factory in Covina. (KTLA)“One of the great qualities of life is humor,” said Covina Mayor Walter Allen. “This is so exciting because not only does it bring humor to Covina, it also serves as an anchor to our downtown.”Although the Covina club is quite a distance from the flagship Hollywood location, city officials believe the addition will bring much-needed star power to entertain those who aren't able to t...

California vs. Florida: By the numbers

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:46:30 GMT

(KRON) -- With California and Florida's governors embattled in a "Who does it best?" campaign, some are wondering how the two states match up. Transgender man says he was denied hormone medication at Oakland Walgreens After California Governor Gavin Newsom invited Floridians to "Join us in California," in July 2022, it was off to the races. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited San Francisco this week before he released a campaign ad bashing the city, "It’s really collapsed because of leftist policies, and these policies have caused people to flee this area," he said. San Francisco Mayor London Breed shot back at DeSantis on Wednesday, calling his statements the "oldest trick in the book." "People who are running for office, they criticize. and criticizing is easy, but actually doing the work is hard," Breed told KRON4. "No one has ever denied that we have challenges."The 2024 Presidential race is heating up, with DeSantis battling former President Donald Trump for the Republican...

Golden Gate Bridge tolls set to rise

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:46:30 GMT

(KRON) -- At the outset of July, tolls on the Golden Gate Bridge will be going up. Whether they have a FasTrak account, are paying as they go, or are carpooling, bridge commuters going into San Francisco will have to pay more starting July 1. The bumps are part of a multi-year toll increase plan that was approved by the Golden Gate Bridge Board of Directors in 2019.Take a look at what each increase will be below:BeforeAfterFasTrask account$8.40$8.75Pay-as-you-go (license plate accounts and one-time payments)$8.80$9.00Toll invoice$9.40$9.75Carpool$6.40$6.75The price raises are annual -- they last happened in the same increments on July 1, 2022. The toll increase plan was expected to raise about $100 million over five years. Toll increases on bridges have become somewhat frequent in the Bay Area. At the start of 2022, seven Bay Area bridges saw their tolls rise from $6 to $7. The Golden Gate Bridge was not included in that, as it is not state-owned.