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Santee Drive-In Theatre opening early for crowds on last weekend in business

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 22:52:47 GMT

SANTEE, Calif. -- A popular drive-in movie theatre in East County is opening early to accommodate large crowds on its last weekend after nearly seven decades in business. The Santee Drive-In Theatre, which opened in 1958, is closing its doors for good on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 2023. In anticipation of large crowds, they are opening early Saturday and Sunday to let moviegoers in early to beat the rush. Disney on Ice, Bluey’s Big Play heading to San Diego this winter The drive-in announced on Instagram Saturday they are gearing up for a record night and are opening two hours ahead of showtime this weekend, with gates opening at 4:30 p.m. to accommodate the large crowds so everyone can be situated before the movies begin at 6:30 p.m.Playing at the Santee Drive-In Theatre for the final weekend:Wonka (PG) theatre #1 @ 6:30 p.m. ;Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (PG-13) theatre #1 @ 8:45 p.m. ; Migration (PG) theatre #2 @ 6:30 p.m. ; Trolls Band Together (PG) theatre #2 @ 8:20 p.m.The ow...

Pistons beat Raptors 129-127, snap NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 22:52:47 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons ended their NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games with a 129-127 victory over the short-handed Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, as Cade Cunningham had 30 points and 12 assists.The Pistons, who hadn’t won since Oct. 28, matched the Philadelphia 76ers’ record of 28, split over the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons. They finished one shy of the record for the four major American and Canadian leagues, set by the Chicago Cardinals during the Second World War.Jalen Duren had 18 points and 17 rebounds for Detroit (3-29), while Kevin Knox II scored 17 points.Pascal Siakam had 35 points and Dennis Schroder scored 28 for Toronto, which was playing the second half of a back-to-back. The Raptors traded OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn to the New York Knicks earlier in the day. They received RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, but they were not available on Saturday.The Pistons led 90-86 going into the fourth and neither team was able to put ...

High surf advisories remain in some parts of California, as ocean conditions begin to calm

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 22:52:47 GMT

VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — Southern California’s Ventura County issued a temporary evacuation warning Saturday for some coastal residents due to high surf that pounded the West Coast this week but has begun to calm down. County officials warned that powerful waves, expected to reach up to 20 feet (6 meters) high, were forecast near a stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway, and the fire department told people to avoid coastal areas. Authorities lifted the evacuation warning in the afternoon.People who gathered in the morning at Pierpont Beach in the city of Ventura to gaze at the churning waters were warned not to go beyond the large sand berms that were put up Friday to protect waterfront homes, and officials closed some streets.Ventura Mayor Joe Schroeder called this week’s surf an “extraordinary event,” the likes of which he had not previously seen in his 14 years living in the city.Fire department spokesperson Andy VanSciver said there were no reports Saturday of damage or ...

North Korea’s Kim says he’ll launch 3 more spy satellites and build more nuclear weapons in 2024

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 22:52:47 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country will launch three additional military spy satellites, build more nuclear weapons and introduce modern unmanned combat equipment in 2024, as he called for “overwhelming” war readiness to cope with U.S.-led confrontational moves, state media reported Sunday.Kim’s comments, made during a key ruling Workers’ Party meeting to set state goals for next year, suggest he’ll continue a run of weapons tests to expand his arsenal amid long-dormant diplomacy with the United States. Observers say Kim would ultimately hope to use his boosted nuclear capability to wrest greater outside concessions if diplomacy resumes. During the five-day meeting that ended Saturday, Kim said moves by the United States and its followers against North Korea have been unprecedented this year, pushing the Korean Peninsula to the brink of a nuclear war, according to the official Korean Central News Agency.“The grave situation requires us to acce...

2 injured in early-morning shooting in Wrigleyville

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 22:52:47 GMT

CHICAGO — An investigation is underway after two people were injured in an early-morning shooting on the city's North Side. According to Chicago police, the shooting happened just after 2:30 a.m. in the 900 block of West Grace Street in Wrigleyville.  Thieves target victims trying to purchase game consoles advertised on social media Officers say the two people were walking on the sidewalk in the area when someone inside a brown sedan opened fire. One of the victims, a 27-year-old man, suffered a gunshot wound to his right leg and was taken to the hospital in good condition. Police say the second victim, also a 27-year-old man, suffered a graze wound to his right leg but refused medical treatment at the scene.  $777,777 winning scratch-off ticket sold at Chicago gas station Currently, it is unclear what led to the shooting and police say no arrests have been made.An investigation is underway and anyone with information on is asked to call CPD Area Three Detectives ...

Police search for 17-year-old boy missing for nearly a month

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 22:52:47 GMT

CHICAGO — Police say a search is underway for a teen boy who has been missing for nearly a month. According to Chicago police, officers are searching for 17-year-old Zion Alvarez, who has been missing since Dec. 1.  Thieves target victims trying to purchase game consoles advertised on social media Officers say Alvarez was last seen in the 6800 block of South Washtenaw Avenue in Chicago Lawn.Police say the teen boy, who has black hair and brown eyes, stands 5-foot-11 and weighs around 115 pounds.According to police, Alvarez was last seen wearing a black coat, a black Polo shirt and khaki pants, but he may now be wearing a white coat.  $777,777 winning scratch-off ticket sold at Chicago gas station Anyone with information on the whereabouts of 17-year-old Zion Alvarez is asked to call CPD Area 1 SVU at 312-747-8380. Tips for police can also be filed at CPDtip.com. Tips can be left anonymously.

Getting results: Remembering FOX 2's big investigative stories of 2023

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 22:52:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS - As we look ahead to the new year, FOX 2's commitment to investigative journalism continues. From taking on questionable government spending to looking at mapping daycare dangers, our investigators are here for you. Above is a look at some of the high-profile stories covered this year FOX 2's Elliott Davis, Chris Hayes and Mike Colombo.

Mogbo’s 16 lead San Francisco past Mississippi Valley State 92-42

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 22:52:47 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jonathan Mogbo scored 16 points as San Francisco beat Mississippi Valley State 92-42 on Saturday night.Mogbo had 10 rebounds and five steals for the Dons (11-4). Isaiah Hawthorne scored 13 points while going 5 of 7 (3 for 4 from 3-point range). Malik Thomas shot 4 of 6 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line to finish with 13 points.Arecko Gipson finished with 13 points for the Delta Devils (0-13). Donovan Sanders added 10 points for Mississippi Valley State. Rayquan Brown also had seven points.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Metro brings back Fill-a-Bus campaign to curb hunger across DC area

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 22:52:47 GMT

Metro’s Fill-a-Bus campaign is back for a sixth year, campaigning to drive out hunger and food insecurities in the D.C. region.The Capital Area Food Bank says 1 in 3 people across the D.C. area faces hunger year-round. This season, the program hopes to help stem some of those challenges.“Please join us in the New Year by giving to the Capital Area Food Bank to help families with food insecurities,” Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke said in a news release. “We often say that Metro is the life blood of the community by getting people around the region, and the Fill-A-Bus campaign is another way that we can serve our neighbors.”Metro will place buses at sites around the region, including locations like the Anacostia Station on Howard Rd, the Friendship Heights Station and the Pentagon City Station through the beginning of 2024. Locations and dates include:Wednesday, Jan. 3 At Anacostia Metro Station on Howard Road from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.At Fort T...

Hunter Dickinson scores 22 points as No. 2 Kansas beats Wichita State 86-67

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 22:52:47 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson had 22 points and 13 rebounds, and second-ranked Kansas routed Wichita State 86-67 on Saturday in the first matchup between the in-state rivals in nearly nine years.Kevin McCullar Jr. scored 20 points and Elmarko Jackson added a career-best 12 for the Jayhawks (12-1), who have won 25 straight games in December.Dalen Ridgnal scored 13 points for the Shockers (8-5), who also lost to Kansas State at T-Mobile Center last week.Kansas and Wichita State first played in 1908, but, despite being separated by just 161 miles, the schools have met only 16 times over the years, including a pair of NCAA Tournament games. The most recent meeting was in 2015, when the Shockers beat the Jayhawks in a Midwest Regional game in Omaha, Nebraska.In this one, the Jayhawks led by as much as 28 in the second half before cruising to the finish.NO. 10 MARQUETTE 72, NO. 22 CREIGHTON 67MILWAUKEE (AP) — Sean Jones scored a career-high 15 points, Tyler Kolek also had 15 an...