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Fire crews making progress on wind fueled South Fire in Ventura County 

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:15:45 GMT

Firefighters are working to contain a fast-moving, wind fueled wildfire that broke out in northern Ventura County on Saturday. The "South Fire" was first reported at 9:37 a.m. Saturday near the community of Somis; it is believed that the blaze started a short distance away from a radio tower just west of South Mountain, fire officials said. Evacuation orders were issued on Saturday for several affected areas, including the Saticoy Country Club, but orders were lifted for parts of Somis and an area of Santa Paula near Mission Rock Road at 8 a.m. Sunday, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department.   Authorities searching for man who stole thousands in designer fragrances from Sephora The evacuation warning remains in place for the Saticoy Country Club area, authorities said. “It is anticipated the remaining evacuation warning will be lifted at or before 5 p.m. on [Sunday],” the Ventura County Sheriff's Department said on X, formerly Twitter. A brush fire burns in nor...

Kia Telluride moving through the SUV pack

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:15:45 GMT

The Kia Telluride, a three-row sport utility vehicle, was introduced in early 2019 as a 2020 model. It quickly found success in the midsize segment and has maintained its popularity while infiltrating the sales of long-tenured competitors.The Telluride followed the Ford Explorer (1990 debut), Toyota Highlander (2000), Subaru Outback (1994), Hyundai Santa Fe (2000) and Ford Bronco (1965–1996, 2021–present) in sales in 2022.Selected as the 2020 World Car of the Year by more than 100 automotive journalists in 30 countries, the Telluride continues the South Korean manufacturer’s new status. Its reputation for making shoddy vehicles is long gone.With its extensive changes in 2023, the 2024 Kia Telluride only has a few updates but remains part of the vehicle’s first generation.Available in LX, S, EX, SX and SX Prestige trims, the SUV is further diverse with off-road leaning X-Line and X-Pro versions of the SX and SX-Prestige. All offerings are equipped standard with a 3.8-lite...

Prep roundup: Salesian boys win Gridley Invitational championship on 30-foot buzzer-beater

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:15:45 GMT

Boys basketballSalesian 63, Branson 60With the game tied at 60 with just a few seconds left, Alvin Loving IV raced downcourt and splashed a 30-foot 3-pointer at the buzzer to give Salesian the victory over Branson in the Gridley Invitational final. @salesianprep 2025 @alvin_loving4 with 3 point shot to give the PRIDE win in OT over @bransonhoops @CalHiSports @MaxPreps @NorCalPreps @FrankieBur @Trigonis30 @simplyy_bball @KasselMedia @MitchBookLive @FullTimeHoops1 @Devin_Ugland @DarrenSabedra @westcoastpreps_ @RonMFlores pic.twitter.com/j3yh31ZVJH— Juan Jimenez (@CoachJuan17) December 10, 2023Salesian is now 6-0 on the season. Before downing Branson at the buzzer, Salesian had won its other five games all by double-digits.Salesian’s Deundrae Perteet scored a team-high 15 points, as did point guard Aaron Claytor, who scored 10 points in the fourth quarter. Zion Yeargin scored nine points, and Loving and Elias Obenyah each scored seven. Jase Butler, an Illinois commit, led Branson...

The 2024 Mazda CX-30 Premium Plus AWD Crossover SUV

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:15:45 GMT

What is a CX-30? The CX-30 is a subcompact crossover SUV built in the Salamanca, Mexico assembly plant and sold in North America by Mazda. The 2024 CX-30 is now available in 8 different models and prices that include the entry level CX-30 2.5 S base model for $24,995, the 2.5 S Select Sport for $26,500, the 2.5 S Preferred for $28,790, the 2.5 S Carbon Edition for $29,790, the 2.5 S Premium Package for $31,990, the 2.5 Carbon Turbo model for $32,790, the 2.5 Turbo Premium Package for $34,990, and the top of the line 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus for $36,800.With so many levels of equipment to choose from, and with prices ranging from $24,995 to $36,900, plus options and delivery charges, the Mazda CX-30 model lineup has a subcompact crossover SUV priced in everybody’s range and budget. So let’s take a dive into what the CX-30 has to offer in today’s value minded car buying market place.This week Mazda sent me a top of the line 2024 CX-30 Turbo AWD SUV to test drive and re...

Gasoline Has Its Own Upstream Emissions

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:15:45 GMT

Most of the electricity used to power battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is generated by power plants that burn fossil fuels, producing upstream greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. When ordinary people estimate the environmental impact of the various light duty powertrains, many assume that the upstream emissions created by BEVs are roughly equivalent to the tailpipe emissions of internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs). Experts who carefully quantify vehicle emissions disagree with this intuitive misconception, which grossly underestimates the extraordinary volume of ICEV tailpipe emissions and fails to account for the significant upstream emissions associated with the production and distribution of gasoline. Before a gallon of gas is pumped into an ICEV’s tank, it has already generated a sizable quantity of carbon dioxide.The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is a highly respected authority on the decarbonization of the transportation se...

Alleged intoxicated driver arrested by Benicia PD

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:15:45 GMT

(KRON) – The Benicia Police Department arrested an alleged intoxicated driver on Saturday. Benicia officers responded to a vehicle collision in the 2000 block of Lake Herman Road around 3 p.m. on Dec. 9.  21-year-old woman arrested for attempted murder in Santa Rosa According to police, the suspect was driving at a high speed when the driver lost control and sideswiped another car. The suspect’s vehicle flipped upside down and caught fire after hitting a power pole.Both drivers sustained minor injuries.The intoxicated driver was arrested. 

Hercules police to enforce ‘Drive Sober’ campaign from Dec. 13 to Jan. 1

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:15:45 GMT

(BCN) -- The Hercules Police Department will enforce the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" national campaign beginning Wednesday, Dec. 13.Additional officers on the lookout for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will be deployed during the implementation through New Year's Day, police said over the weekend. Alleged intoxicated driver arrested by Benicia PD "Impaired driving isn't just dangerous, it's illegal," Hercules Police chief Joseph Vasquez said in a statement posted on social media."This enforcement period allows us to get the message out that it is essential to act responsibly and plan a sober ride home," he added.Quoting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the police department said 1,013 people were killed in the U.S. in December 2021 in alcohol-impaired driving crashes.It advised people who plan to consume alcohol to "stay in for the night or have a 'go safely' game plan by scheduling a ride or designating a sober drive...

Everton beats struggling Chelsea 2-0 to move 4 points clear of Premier League’s relegation zone

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:15:45 GMT

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Everton moved four points clear of the Premier League’s relegation zone by beating Chelsea 2-0 on Sunday for a third straight win.The latest victory may not have had the flourish of Thursday’s 3-0 triumph over Newcastle at Goodison Park when the hosts scored all of their goals in the last 11 minutes, but the manner of victory would have been no less pleasing to Everton manager Sean Dyche.Having kept Chelsea at bay relatively comfortably, Everton struck through Abdoulaye Doucoure in the 54th minute and substitute Lewis Dobbin drilled home his first Premier League goal in stoppage time as Dyche’s team continued its recovery from a 10-point deduction for financial mismanagement.Chelsea had 71% possession but familiar failings up front cost the visitors, who have now won just twice in eight league games.One downside to the afternoon for Everton was fifth bookings of the season for defender Jarrad Branthwaite and midfielder Idrissa Gueye, who w...

Spanish league game between Granada and Athletic Bilbao suspended after fan dies in the stands

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:15:45 GMT

GRANADA, Spain (AP) — The Spanish league game between Granada and Athletic Bilbao was suspended Sunday after a fan died in the stands.Athletic goalkeeper Unai Simón rushed to get the referee’s attention in the 15th minute after Granada fans told him about the problem with one of the supporters, who reportedly went into cardiac arrest. The match continued for about five minutes when it was finally stopped again as doctors continued to work on the fan. Team doctors left their benches to try to help. Players stayed on the field until about the 40th minute before going into the locker rooms. The referee eventually called off the game and the league confirmed the death of the fan. It did not immediately give the cause of death. It also did not give any detail about the fan’s identity.Granada fans chanted Simón’s name because he alerted the referee to the situation.Athletic was winning the match 1-0 after a goal by Iñaki Williams in the sixth minute. ___AP soccer: https:...

Fulham wins 5-0 in Premier League for 2nd time in 4 days after thrashing West Ham

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:15:45 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Fulham won 5-0 for the second time in four days by thrashing West Ham at Craven Cottage to move into the top half of the Premier League standings on Sunday.There were five different scorers for Fulham, with Raul Jimenez giving the team the lead in the 22nd minute to take his personal tally to four goals in five games. The Mexico striker had previously not scored a Premier League goal since March 2022 — when he was a Wolves player.Willian converted a finish in the 31st after a dummy from Alex Iwobi and Fulham was coasting at halftime after Tosin Adarabioyo headed home a corner in the 40th to make it 3-0.Harry Wilson scored in the 60th and then unselfishly set up Carlos Vinicius for the fifth goal in the 88th as Fulham matched its rout of Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.Jimenez’s upturn in form has dovetailed nicely with Fulham’s as a whole. In the team’s previous three outings heading into this London derby, it had scored three goals to beat Wolverhampton, three mo...