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Accused San Francisco nightclub gunman pleads not guilty

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:38:41 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A man is facing attempted murder charges after he allegedly opened fire at a San Francisco nightclub and shot three people this summer, prosecutors said Friday.Salvador Rodriguez, 42, of San Francisco, was arraigned in court on Thursday and pleaded not guilty to all charges.Two men and one woman were shot at Stratos Night Club in the Ingleside neighborhood on June 10 just before midnight, investigators and city leaders said."The Ocean Avenue night club shooting was horrifying," said San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins.  "These types of violent acts are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Brazen shootings like the one that Mr. Rodriguez is accused of will be prosecuted vigorously by my office on behalf of the victims and city residents who just want to feel safe in their own neighborhoods."At the time of the shooting, Rodriguez was on felony probation for a previous assault with a deadly weapon conviction. San Francisco police officers arrested ...

Z-Burger owner warns other businesses after he says scammer posed as DoorDash worker

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:38:41 GMT

The Z-Burger location in McLean, Virginia. (Courtesy Z-Burger) The Z-Burger location in McLean, Virginia. (Courtesy Z-Burger) The owner of popular fast-food chain Z-Burger says his company is out hundreds of dollars after falling prey to a scammer claiming to work for DoorDash.Z-Burger founder Peter Tabibian, whose chain includes 12 locations in D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia area, says the McLean, Virginia, restaurant was bilked Wednesday evening.“They said they’re from DoorDash, and said your tablet is broken, and you’re missing a lot of orders,” Tabibian told WTOP. The scammer said they wanted to provide a new tablet, which would connect with the DoorDash delivery service.Tabibian ...

Movie weapons supervisor waives right to preliminary hearing in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:38:41 GMT

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The woman who was overseeing the use of weapons on the movie set where Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer agreed Friday to forgo a preliminary hearing that would have provided court testimony from dozens of people, including eyewitnesses to the shooting.Arizona-based armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, in a court filing, waived her right to a courtroom review of evidence on charges of involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western movie “Rust.” Gutierrez-Reed also waived her right to a review of charges by a grand jury.Defense attorney Jason Bowles has described Hutchins’ death on Oct. 21, 2021, as a tragic accident and says that Gutierrez-Reed committed no crime. Gutierrez-Reed has not entered a plea to charges of involuntary manslaughter and evidence-tempering. If convicted, she faces up to three years in prison. “Rust” safety coordinator and assistant director David Halls has pleaded no contest to a charg...

Connecticut visits Indiana, aims for 20th victory this season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:38:41 GMT

Connecticut Sun (19-7, 10-3 Eastern Conference) at Indiana Fever (7-19, 4-9 Eastern Conference)Indianapolis; Friday, 7 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Sun -7.5; over/under is 160.5BOTTOM LINE: Connecticut will aim for its 20th victory of the season when the Sun face the Indiana Fever.The Fever are 4-9 in Eastern Conference games. Indiana allows 85.1 points to opponents and has been outscored by 4.8 points per game.The Sun are 10-3 in conference matchups. Connecticut is third in the Eastern Conference with 25.8 defensive rebounds per game led by Alyssa Thomas averaging 8.1.The teams square off for the third time this season. The Sun won 81-78 in the last meeting on May 30. Tiffany Hayes led the Sun with 22 points, and Aliyah Boston led the Fever with 20 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Boston is scoring 14.1 points per game with 7.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists for the Fever. Kelsey Mitchell is averaging 15 points and 3.6 assists over the last 10 games for Indiana.Thomas is averaging 14.8 po...

New York takes road win streak into matchup with Minnesota

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:38:41 GMT

New York Liberty (20-6, 11-3 Eastern Conference) at Minnesota Lynx (13-14, 8-7 Western Conference)Minneapolis; Friday, 8 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Liberty -10.5; over/under is 168.5BOTTOM LINE: New York visits Minnesota trying to continue its five-game road winning streak.The Lynx have gone 6-8 in home games. Minnesota is sixth in the Western Conference at limiting opponent scoring, allowing 85.1 points while holding opponents to 45.1% shooting.The Liberty have gone 10-2 away from home. New York leads the WNBA with 24.1 assists per game led by Courtney Vandersloot averaging 8.0.The teams meet for the second time this season. The Lynx won 88-83 in the last matchup on July 29.TOP PERFORMERS: Kayla McBride is averaging 13 points for the Lynx. Napheesa Collier is averaging 13.8 points over the last 10 games for Minnesota.Breanna Stewart is averaging 22.9 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals for the Liberty. Sabrina Ionescu is averaging 4.1 made 3-pointers over th...

Phoenix hosts Seattle following Loyd’s 31-point outing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:38:41 GMT

Seattle Storm (6-20, 4-8 Western Conference) at Phoenix Mercury (7-19, 2-11 Western Conference)Phoenix; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Seattle takes on the Phoenix Mercury after Jewell Loyd scored 31 points in the Storm’s 76-65 loss to the Dallas Wings.The Mercury are 2-11 against Western Conference opponents. Phoenix has a 3-14 record in games decided by at least 10 points.The Storm are 4-8 in Western Conference play. Seattle gives up 84.4 points to opponents and has been outscored by 6.2 points per game.The teams meet for the third time this season. The Storm won 97-74 in the last matchup on June 25. Loyd led the Storm with 24 points, and Moriah Jefferson led the Mercury with 18 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Diana Taurasi is averaging 17.4 points and 4.9 assists for the Mercury. Brittney Griner is averaging 10.6 points over the last 10 games for Phoenix.Ezi Magbegor is averaging 13.6 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks for the Storm. Loyd is averaging 20.3 points and 3.9 rebound...

What to know ahead of Tory Lanez’s sentencing in Megan Thee Stallion’s shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:38:41 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three years have passed since hip-hop superstar Megan Thee Stallion was shot multiple times by rapper Tory Lanez in Los Angeles following a pool party at the home of Kylie Jenner.On Monday, Lanez is scheduled to be sentenced, following his December conviction on three felony charges. Here’s what you need to know about the case so far.Who are the key figures in the case?Tory Lanez, whose legal name is Daystar Peterson, is a Canadian artist who began releasing mixtapes in 2009 and saw a steady rise in popularity, moving on to major-label albums. The 31-year-old’s last album reached the top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart, and he was a featured artist on Jack Harlow’s No. 2 hit, “WHATS POPPIN.”Megan Thee Stallion, now 28, was already a major rising star at the time of the shooting, and her prominence has surged since. The Houston-based rapper born Megan Pete won a Grammy for best new artist in 2021, and had No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 with ...

Freight train derails in upstate New York, disrupting Amtrak service

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:38:41 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (AP) — A freight train derailed in upstate New York on Friday, disrupting Amtrak service and prompting authorities to close roads in the area.About 17 cars of a CSX train hauling mixed freight derailed just before 8 a.m. northwest of Albany, a CSX spokesperson said in a statement.No crew members were injured and there is no indication of any leak, the freight carrier said.Montgomery County Undersheriff Carl Rust said the majority of the cars that derailed were empty oil tankers.“Visually, nothing is leaking from these tankers,” Rust said at a news conference in the town of Amsterdam near the derailment site.A spokesperson for Amtrak, which shares tracks with CSX, said all service west of Albany was suspended Friday. Amtrak was working to provide alternative transportation for passengers, spokesperson Jason Abrams said.The service disruption affects riders headed toward Buffalo and Niagara Falls.State Route 5 was closed in the area of the derailment.New York Gov. Kath...

5 top-rated breweries to visit on International Beer Day

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:38:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The first Friday of August brings International Beer Day, where beer lovers worldwide toast to their love of lagers, stouts and IPAs.FOX31 searched for Google reviews with the highest-rated breweries in Denver in July 2023. Any location that had 4.6 stars or more and at least 900 total reviews was included. Here are some of the top-rated places in Denver to grab a beer and celebrate the unofficial holiday.Black Sky BreweryBlack Sky has the highest ranking, with 4.7 stars and 932 reviews. Most reviewers raved about their heavy metal aesthetic, and their beer of course. Colorado is for beer? Rankings show big love to state’s breweries "They have such a great selection of beer, every one I’ve tried so far has been a unique and memorable experience. The atmosphere and theme is perfect for metal enthusiasts and rockers alike. I’ve been here twice and each time I’ve walked in I can’t help but smile because I know I’m in for good beer and good times. My favorite beer her...

Smokey the 'Coors Field Cat' has been adopted

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:38:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The cat that lived at Coors Field for at least 10 years has found a new forever home.Smokey, also known as the "Coors Field Cat," has aged after all those years of pest control in the big leagues and started looking last month for a new home to retire to. Cat that lived at Coors Field for 10 years needs a new home Animal Rescue of the Rockies said his caretakers were overwhelmed on the first day they started accepting adoption applications.They went through applications and filtered out the best options, and they sent applicants options for other kitties up for adoption.When the caretakers narrowed applications down to two options, those humans came to visit Smokey. When the final decision was made, his caretaker visited the adopter's home to make sure Smokey was set up for success in his new home.The animal rescue said it's not usual for feral cats to become comfortable enough with humans to live indoors. But Smokey had a dedicated team of caretakers that would m...