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2 men arrested for catalytic converter theft in Simi Valley 

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:11:31 GMT

Officers with the Simi Valley Police Department arrested two men after they were found to be in possession of a stolen catalytic converter early Saturday morning. According to a SVPD release, police were dispatched to a Mobil gas station on reports of a catalytic converter theft in progress at 3:52 a.m. Saturday morning. The exact location of the gas station was not released by authorities. Upon arriving on scene, responding officers located the suspects’ vehicle – a white Kia – and detained the two occupants.  “Further investigation revealed a stolen sawed-off catalytic converter in the vehicle, along with a floor jack and a reciprocating saw,” Simi Valley police said.  10 Freeway shut down in downtown L.A. due to massive storage yard fire The suspects were identified as two 29-year-old men from Los Angeles County: Edwin Nava of South Gate and Louis Rodriguez of Inglewood. Both were booked at the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Pre-Trial Detention Facility.  Nava was charge...

Iran leader visits Saudi Arabia for first time in years for summit on Israel-Hamas war

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:11:31 GMT

(CNN) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is in the Saudi capital Riyadh for a major summit on the Israel-Hamas war, where Arab leaders pressed for an end to the conflict.It marks the first trip by an Iranian leader to Saudi Arabia in 11 years after the two countries restored diplomatic relations in March.He shook hands with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), the heir to the Saudi throne and the country’s de facto ruler.As he departed Tehran airport, Raisi said, “Palestine is the most important issue in the Islamic world,” and Gaza should not be an “arena for words” but for action.He called on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to make a “decisive, actionable and implementable decision on Gaza.”In his opening remarks, MBS said the Kingdom “categorically rejects” the war to which Palestinians are being subjected.“This summit is being held under exceptional and painful circumstances,” he said.“We categorically reject this brutal war that our brothers and sisters...

Three commercial burglaries in one night, Petaluma PD investigates

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:11:31 GMT

(KRON) – The Petaluma Police Department is investigating a series of commercial burglaries that occurred on Friday night.     Petaluma officers received a call from a security alarm company confirming an alarm activation at a closed business on Holm Road on November 10, at 4:50 a.m. APEC traffic, wet storms, protests: San Franciscans brace for rough week Upon arrival, officers found damage to a roll-up shipping and receiving door at the building. A representative for the business responded and confirmed power tools were taken from the business, police said. According to the police investigation, at least two suspects drove a white Ford Econoline van into the shipping and receiving door, which allowed the suspects access to the building.Petaluma officers received a second call from a security alarm company reporting an alarm activation at a similar-style business on Lindberg Lane at approximately 5:17 a.m. Petaluma police and a representative of the business responded to the a...

One person shot in Oakland, OPD investigates 

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:11:31 GMT

(KRON) - The Oakland Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday.Oakland police responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the area of the 900 block of Stanford Avenue on Nov. 11 around 3:30 a.m.  Three commercial burglaries in one night, Petaluma PD investigates Upon arrival, officers located a victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound(s). Medical personnel responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital. The victim is listed in stable condition. This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPD Felony Assault Unit at (510)238-3426. 

Napa County receives $5M grant to provide rental assistance to homeless seniors

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:11:31 GMT

(BCN) -- Napa County will receive a grant of up to $5 million to launch a program that aims to offer rental assistance to extremely low-income residents experiencing severe rent burden, county officials said.The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Rental Assistance Pilot Program is designed to safeguard the county's growing homeless senior population with rental assistance, the Napa County Department of Housing and Homeless Services said Thursday. Dog killed, pedestrian injured after San Mateo hit-and-run The department expects to help stabilize and provide rental assistance for 180 to 200 seniors monthly to facilitate sustainable housing.In addition to the $5 million in funding from BAHFA, the county department will leverage an additional $1.6 million from local funding sources to support the program's launch."We are thrilled that Napa County has been selected to lead the BAHFA Rental Assistance Pilot Program," Napa County of Housing and Homeless Services director Jennifer Palmer ...

A missile strike targets Kyiv as an improvised explosive derails Russian freight cars

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:11:31 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces targeted Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, as part of an overnight bombardment felt across the country, local officials said Saturday, while drones that Russian officials blamed on the Ukrainian military targeted areas around Moscow and the region of Smolensk.A ballistic missile was shot down as it approached the Ukrainian capital, said Serhii Popko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration. He said that no one was injured.The Ukrainian air force later confirmed an Iskander-M ballistic missile was used in the attack, the first attempted missile strike on Kyiv in almost two months. Elsewhere in Ukraine, the strikes killed four people in three regions: two in Kherson, one in Dnipropetrovsk and another in Zaporizhzhia, local officials reported.Ukraine’s air defense systems actively repelled attacks in Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Poltava, Sumy, and Kirovohrad regions. The country’s air force said Russian troops launched 31 Shahed-136/131 drones,...

Girona wins again to keep Spanish league lead after 2-1 comeback at Rayo

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:11:31 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Girona fought back for a 2-1 victory at Rayo Vallecano to ensure it kept its surprising lead of the Spanish league on Saturday.Rayo went ahead from Álvaro García’s goal in the sixth minute. But Ukraine striker Artem Dovbyk equalized three minutes before halftime when he was set up by countryman Viktor Tsyhankov for his team-high seventh goal of the season.Brazilian winger Sávio put the visitors ahead in the 65th when he finished off a Dovbyk shot that was blocked by goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski.Girona opened up a five-point gap over Real Madrid, which hosts Valencia later Saturday.Girona, which two seasons ago was in the second division, is partly controlled by Manchester City’s Abu Dhabi ownership even though it has one of the lowest payrolls in the league of just 51 million euros ($54 million).The numbers are impressive for the Catalonia team that is in only its fourth season in the top flight in club history. It has 11 wins in 13 rounds, including six win...

England bows out of Cricket World Cup with a 93-run win over Pakistan. Australia beats Bangladesh

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:11:31 GMT

KOLKATA, India (AP) — England bowed out of the Cricket World Cup with a 93-run consolation win over Pakistan on Saturday, and Mitchell Marsh recorded his career-best ODI score as semifinal-bound Australia beat Bangladesh by eight wickets.England finished seventh in the 10-team table with three victories from nine games in its disappointing campaign to defend the title it won at home in 2019, but it did manage to qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy.Ben Stokes’ 76-ball 84 formed the foundation of England’s strong total of 337-9 as Pakistan’s slim hopes of overtaking New Zealand on net run-rate for a place in the semifinal effectively ended once Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bat.Left-arm fast bowler David Willey claimed 3-56 in 10 overs in his last one-day international to leave with 100 ODI wickets as Pakistan was bowled out for 244 with another timid batting display by its top-order batters.The last-wicket pair of Haris Rauf, who made 35, and Mohammad Wasim (16 not out) n...

Michigan plays without coach Jim Harbaugh against Penn State after no court ruling to lift his ban

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:11:31 GMT

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — No. 2 Michigan was without coach Jim Harbaugh on Saturday against No. 9 Penn State after a judge did not issue a ruling on the school’s attempt to at least temporarily lift the Big Ten’s penalty against the Wolverines for a sign-stealing scheme.About 90 minutes before kickoff, Michigan confirmed Harbaugh would not be at Beaver Stadium with the team and that a hearing in the school’s lawsuit challenging the Big Ten’s punishment was scheduled for Nov. 17.“We look forward to presenting our case next week where we intend to demonstrate that the Big Ten has not acted legally or fairly,” Michigan said in a statement.Offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore served as acting head coach and led the Wolverines onto the field.Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel issued a statement about 50 minutes before kickoff saying the Big Ten and Commissioner Tony Petitti acted “unethically” on Friday when they banned Harbaugh from the team’s final three regular-...

Idrissa Gueye’s late goal gives Everton 3-2 win at Crystal Palace

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:11:31 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Idrissa Gueye scored in the 86th minute to give Everton a 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.Everton is unbeaten in its past three league games — with two wins — and has been inching up the table after barely avoiding relegation for two straight seasons.Sean Dyche’s team twice gave away the lead after goals by Vitalii Mykolenko and Abdoulaye Doucouré at Selhurst Park.Mykolenko powered in a header from Jack Harrison’s cross just 52 seconds after kickoff. Eberechi Eze equalized from the penalty spot four minutes later for midtable Palace.Doucouré made it 2-1 for the visitors shortly after the break before Odsonne Édouard leveled in the 73rd minute. Édouard tapped home from close range after defender James Tarkowski let Jefferson Lerma’s lobbed pass drop behind him. It bounced at the 6-yard box in front of goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.On the winner, Gueye collected Doucouré’s pass inside the penalty area and while sliding to his le...