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San Jose-born skater Vincent Zhou: Team USA has yet to receive medals from 2022 Olympics

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:43 GMT

A San Jose native and Olympic figure skater shared an open letter Monday calling out global anti-doping authorities for “failing athletes” as skaters have waited more than a year and a half after Team USA earned the team skating silver medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics.Vincent Zhou, who was born in San Jose and grew up in Palo Alto, wrote in the letter that members of the American team have yet to receive their silver medals 595 days after capturing second place in Beijing. A hearing in the doping case that caused the delay is scheduled for this week.The holdup began when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) canceled the original medal ceremony due to a positive drug test by Kamila Valieva, a 15-year-old skater from the first-place Russian Olympic Committee team.“The IOC assured us that they would do their utmost to make sure it was resolved as quickly as possible,” Zhou wrote.Valieva tested positive for trimetazidine, a heart medication that is banned during competition. It wo...

Vacant Oakland commercial building “total loss” after fire

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:43 GMT

OAKLAND — A vacant East Oakland commercial building was declared a “total loss” after a fire Monday morning, authorities said.The fire was reported about 1:46 a.m. Monday at the building in the 3500 block of Alameda Avenue next to the Oakland Estuary, authorities said.It took about 30 firefighters until 2:25 a.m. to control the fire. No injuries were reported.Oakland fire Battalion Chief Chris Foley said the fire started on the side of the building closest to the estuary but the exact cause is under investigation.Investigators are focusing on the possibility it was started by squatters, authorities said.Foley said the building was a “total loss” but a damage figure has not been determined.The building used to house a technology company that specialized in business security but it was not immediately known when it became vacant.Monday’s fire was the third since last Monday where vacant structures were heavily damaged by fires. Squatters are suspect...

Caltrain expands service to South Santa Clara County as Gilroy commuting demand rises

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:43 GMT

Local transportation and elected officials gathered early Monday morning at the Gilroy Transit Center to celebrate the expansion from three to four weekday trains from San Jose to Gilroy. The expansion represents a shift to better transit access for residents of South Santa Clara County, officials said – the realization of a years-long effort to improve service for local commuters.“While we’re not yet where we’d like to be, this fourth train is a significant, long-awaited step for our residents and others to better connect with the job growth of the wider Bay Area,” said Gilroy Mayor Marie Blankley at the event, noting that while Gilroy’s population has increased, its job growth has stagnated.“Caltrain is a real lifeline to South County families that commute north for work, and adding a fourth train will make a world of difference,” said Santa Clara County Supervisor Sylvia Arenas in a written statement. “Four trains means more time at home for parents to spend time with...

Oakland PD searching for missing at-risk 17-year-old

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:43 GMT

(KRON) – The Oakland Police Department Missing Persons Unit is searching for 17-year-old Joseph Eisner-Gordon. According to police, Eisner-Gordon was last seen on Sept. 22 at 7:00 p.m. Gordon was traveling west on foot in the 700 block of E. 11th Street, wearing a black sweatshirt, black t-shirt, and black sweatpants.  Oakland police searching for missing at-risk teen girl Eisner-Gordon is described as mixed-race (Latino and Caucasian). Eisner-Gordon is five feet five inches tall and weighs around 140 pounds. Eisner-Gordon has brown hair and brown eyes. According to Eisner-Gordon's family, he is in good physical condition.Eisner-Gordon is considered at-risk due to his age.If anyone has any information, contact the Oakland PD Missing Persons Unit at (510)-238-3641. 

Teen shot to death in Southeast DC

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:43 GMT

A teenager is dead after a shooting in Southeast D.C.D.C. police said a call came in just before 4 p.m. for a shooting on Green Street near 16th Street in Anacostia.When officers arrived, they found the victim unconscious and not breathing, and he was later pronounced dead.Police said they are looking for at least one suspect.Below is a map where the shooting took place: Stick with WTOP for the latest updates.Source

Deshaun Watson quiets critics with strong performance Browns hope will be one of many

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:43 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — More than a year late, following a suspension and amid suspicions about his game, Deshaun Watson showed up.For the first time in Cleveland, he delivered. Just one game, but it may have been a pivotal one.It’s taken decades, but the Browns might have their elusive franchise quarterback. Watson looked like one Sunday — finally.Days after losing his cool in a Monday night loss at Pittsburgh, Watson rebounded with his best performance since joining the Browns: 289 yards passing and two touchdowns in a 27-3 win over the Tennessee Titans.Cleveland’s defense set the tone with its second dominant effort at home this season, but it was Watson who helped offset the loss of star running back Nick Chubb for the season, by doing more than he had shown.He was on target (27 of 33), made plays with his arm and legs and displayed the kind of grit that made him a star at Clemson and with Houston. Granted, it was against Tennessee’s suspect secondary, but Watson look...

2 teens charged with carjacking 77-year-old in Silver Spring

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:43 GMT

Two teenagers have been charged in connection with the carjacking of a man in his late 70s that took place in Silver Spring, Maryland, on Friday night.Montgomery County police said they responded to a parking lot in the 2000 block of Coleridge Drive shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 22, after receiving a report about a carjacking that had just taken place.The two suspects — ages 15 and 17 from Upper Marlboro — approached a 77-year-old man who was getting out of his gray 2018 Toyota Corolla and demanded his keys and wallet, according to police.The teens hit the victim, took his property and keys and drove away in his car.Hours later, just before 3 a.m. on Sept. 23, Bowie City Police went to the 15600 block of East Haven Court in Bowie for the report of three suspects who were trying to break into a car, police said.One suspect — later identified as the 17-year-old involved in the Silver Spring carjacking — was arrested, while the two others fled the scene in the stolen Toyota Coroll...

Ginkel falters as Diamondbacks blow 3 leads in 6-4 loss to Yankees and tie Cubs for 2nd wild card

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:43 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Ginkel blew the last of the Arizona Diamondbacks’ three leads in a 6-4 loss to the New York Yankees on Monday, dropping them into a tie with the Chicago Cubs for the National League’s second wild card.Ginkel (9-1) loaded the bases in the eighth inning by allowing two singles and a walk. He walked in the tying run by issuing a free pass to Oswald Peraza and Gleyber Torres scored on a sacrifice fly to left from Estevan Florial to give the Yankees their first lead.“I just didn’t have my best stuff,” Ginkel said. “I know I’ve had a good year and everything. I know it’s crunch time and we want to win and I’m doing the best I can. So that’s just it. I think it was one of those days.Ginkel had not allowed a run in his past eight outings but allowed three base runners and threw 28 pitches in the eighth on Sunday.“He’s been our guy in the eighth inning the whole time,” Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said. “He felt good, he felt strong. I know it was a lot of pitches yest...

Southern Colorado death linked to the plague

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:43 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A death in Archuleta County has been linked to the plague, according to San Juan Basin Public Health.SJBPH is investigating the death along with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment."Our hearts go out to the family while we work with CDPHE to conduct a thorough investigation to keep residents safe,” Interim Executive Director of SJBPH Tiffany Switzer said. The plague, which is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, is treatable with modern medicine, specifically antibiotics.However, it can cause serious illness or death without prompt treatment, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Free at-home COVID tests are back: Here’s how to get yours The disease can be transmitted to humans by infected fleas or by direct contact with infected animals, according to SJBPH.Additionally, infections can happen year-round but are most common during the summer months when humans and animals are frequently in close contact.The symptoms t...

What's the coolest thing made in Colorado? You can help choose

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:50:43 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Voting started Monday for the 2023 Coolest Thing Made in Colorado people's choice award contest.The contest is held by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. It was first held in 2022.Coloradans can choose three products from a list of 10 finalists. The products range from military aircraft ejection seats to a gadget that keeps your bedsheets from getting wadded up in the washer and dryer. 2023 is officially the worst season in Rockies history Last year, SunSpring Hybrid, a portable solar- and wind-powered water purification system was chosen as the overall winner, with the Tether Vertebral Body Tethering System, a treatment for children with scoliosis, chosen as the runner-up and people's choice award winner.The finalistsThe following is a list of the finalists for the contest:ACES Ejection Seat - Collins AerospaceDNA Vibe "Jazz Band Live" - DNA Vibe, LLCDobrato Resophonic Guitar - The DobratoGelSana Cleragel - GelSana Therapeutics, Inc.Icelantic Shaman 2.0 110 - Icel...