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Cal Bears linebacker Elarms-Orr hungry for tackles and experience: ‘I’m striving to be the best’

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:31:50 GMT

BERKELEY — Even before there was any tangible evidence suggesting it might happen, Cal inside linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr has always had confidence he will someday play in the NFL.He believed it at Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward, where he was a three-star prospect at a different position, projected to play on the edge or outside linebacker.He believed it his freshman season at Cal, even while rehabbing a torn ACL he suffered during a spring 2021 senior season at Moreau.And he kept the faith last fall as an anonymous special teams player.“I always believed in myself. Always believed that I was going to do good things,” Elarms-Orr said. “I knew I had tools to be somewhat good. I’ve just got to keep working hard.“Not to be cocky or overly confident, but I’m confident in what I do. I’ve always believed I could make the NFL, it’s just a matter of time.”He’s not there yet, but from zero tackles in 10 games as a third- or fourth-stringer a year ago, the 6-foot-2, 230-pound redshirt...

Blue Angels SF schedule: where to watch, what you need to know

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:31:50 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are back and will be roaring over the San Francisco Bay for the Fleet Week Air Show on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The precision flying squadron is once again the headlining act for the annual air show, which also features the U.S. Navy Parachute Team, United Airlines, and the Navy Memorial Squadron. SF Fleet Week 2023: schedule, events, what you need to know Blue Angels scheduleThe Blue Angels will fly all three days of the Fleet Week Air Show, which will take place over three days from Friday, Oct. 6 through Sunday Oct. 8. The Air Show gets underway at 12:43 p.m. on Friday and starts at 12:18 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.The Blue Angels kick off their portion of the show at 3 p.m. on all three days, beginning with "Fat Albert," a massive C-130 Super Hercules maintenance and support plane. After Fat Albert completes its flight, the anticipated action kicks off.The Blue Angels team will take to the skies at 3:15 p.m. on all three ...

Bay Area Heat Advisory extended through Saturday

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:31:50 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- We may have moved past summer on the calendar, but hot temperatures are still making an impact. A Heat Advisory in the Bay Area that began at 11 a.m. Thursday was extended until 11 p.m. on Saturday, the National Weather Service announced. Blue Angels schedule, where to watch, what you need to know High temperatures will reach into the high 80s and upper 90s across much of the region Friday, NWS Bay Area said on X. The Heat Advisory issued will specifically affect the Bay Area coastline and include San Francisco. The hot air is also expected to stretch south, where the advisory will also impact the Santa Clara Valley, Santa Cruz County, the Monterey Bay coast, Carmel Valley and the Northern Salinas Valley.Graphic: Kyla GroganDaytime highs in these regions will be in the upper 80s to near 100s, well above their average daytime temperatures. Half Moon Bay reached 90 degrees on Thursday, shattering a record set in 2013, weather officials said. Other normally te...

Cyberattack at MGM Resorts expected to cost casino giant $100 million

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:31:50 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The cybersecurity attack at MGM Resorts last month is expected to cost the casino giant more than $100 million, the Las Vegas-based company said in a Thursday regulatory filing.The attack, which was detected on Sept. 10, led to MGM shutting down some casino and hotel computer systems at properties across the U.S. in efforts to protect data. MGM said reservations and casino floors in Las Vegas and other states were affected — as customers shared stories on social media about not being able to make credit card transactions, obtain money from cash machines or enter hotel rooms. The company announced the end its 10-day computer shutdown on Sept. 20.“While we experienced disruptions at some of our properties, operations at our affected properties have returned to normal, and the vast majority of our systems have been restored,” MGM CEO Bill Hornbuckle said in a Thursday letter to customers. “We also believe that this attack is contained.”Hornbuckle added that no customer ...

A commercial fisherman in New York is convicted of exceeding fish quotas by 200,000 pounds

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:31:50 GMT

CETRAL ISLIIP, N.Y. (AP) — A commercial fisherman accused of conspiring with others to sell 200,000 pounds (90,000 kilos) of fish in excess of legal quotas has been convicted in federal court in New York.Christopher Winkler, 63, of Montauk, was convicted Wednesday in Central Islip of one count of criminal conspiracy, two counts of mail fraud and two counts of obstruction of justice. Winkler, the captain of a fishing trawler called the New Age, was accused of falsifying records to sell illegal fluke and black sea bass worth nearly $900,000 between 2014 and 2017.“Fluke and black sea bass play a vital part in our marine ecosystem and quotas are designed to prevent overfishing and stabilize populations for the public good,” Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim said in a news release. “We will continue to seek justice against those who flout laws that protect fisheries and the fishing industry.”Winkler’s attorneys Richard Levitt and Peter Smith said the case was based on outdated li...

Von Miller says ‘safe bet’ he’ll make season debut for Bills against Jags in London

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:31:50 GMT

WARE, England (AP) — Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller says it’s a “safe bet” that he’ll make his season debut against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.Miller, who sustained a knee injury last November, said Friday there’s a “94 1/2 percent” likelihood of him suiting up at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.“I am excited to play American football in front this crowd,” said Miller, the NFL’s active leader in sacks.Miller’s return — even on a limited basis — could provide a boost for coach Sean McDermott’s defense after end Greg Rousseau was ruled out Friday because of a foot injury.McDermott had earlier said it was “one day at a time” with Miller, but the 13-year veteran was far more optimistic in a session with reporters that included him voicing various accents he’s encountered in his prior visits to the country.“It’s been a long road to recovery,” he said. “I’ve had two really good practices. Had a really good practice today. I think it’s a safe bet that ...

Md. community leaders push for housing, health care reform before Legislative Black Caucus

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:31:50 GMT

Del. Jheanelle Wilkins (D-Montgomery) leads a press conference Jan. 25, 2023, as chair of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. (Maryland Matters/William J. Ford) Del. Jheanelle Wilkins (D-Montgomery) leads a press conference Jan. 25, 2023, as chair of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. (Maryland Matters/William J. Ford) More housing options should be available for formerly incarcerated citizens who are returning to communities, Qiana Johnson, who founded and runs Life After Release in Prince George’s County, told members of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.That’s why she advocates for state lawmakers to pass the Fair Chance in Housing Act, which became law in New Jersey two years ago. It prohib...

Manchester United to honor the wife of former manager Alex Ferguson. Cathy Ferguson has died at 84

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:31:50 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Flags at Old Trafford were lowered to half-staff Friday following the death of the wife of former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.Cathy Ferguson died at the age of 84, United said in a statement sent on behalf of the Ferguson family.She was described by the club as a “tower of strength for Sir Alex throughout his career.”Alex Ferguson quit as United manager in 2013 after more than 26 years in charge and said spending more time with Cathy and his family was one of the reasons behind his decision.Flags at Old Trafford were lowered as a tribute and the team will wear black armbands for the Premier League match against Brentford on Saturday. United’s women’s team will do the same in its match against Arsenal later Friday.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerSource

Abandonan a su suerte a decenas de gatos en el desierto de Abu Dhabi

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:31:50 GMT

(CNN) — Un grupo de residentes de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos encontró más de 140 gatos abandonados en un lote desierto en la capital Abu Dhabi, en un fenómeno que generó críticas de organizaciones internacionales de derechos de los animales y provocó una investigación gubernamental.Según Chiku Shergill, un residente de Abu Dhabi que participó en el rescate, se dejó que gatos de todas las razas, incluidas variedades no autóctonas como los persas, murieran atrapados en sus jaulas o vagaran por el desierto sin comida, refugio ni agua.Los animales fueron abandonados al otro lado de la carretera del refugio de animales de Abu Dhabi administrado por el gobierno en al Falah, una zona residencial de Abu Dhabi. El refugio le dijo a CNN que no estaba al tanto del incidente y se negó a hacer más comentarios.Los rescatistas contaron 50 gatos muertos en el lote y salvaron a 95 desde el 28 de septiembre. También se salvó un perro golden retriever y se encontró muerto un husky. A algunos de ...

Boca Juniors, finalista de la Copa Libertadores: ¿por qué lo que logró el equipo argentino es inédito?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:31:50 GMT

(CNN Español) — La década de los 2000 puso a Boca Juniors en lo más alto del fútbol mundial. El ciclo liderado por el mítico entrenador Carlos Bianchi, con jugadores de la talla de Juan Román Riquelme, Martín Palermo,  Óscar Córdoda y Mauricio Serna, entre otros, le dio al club argentino tres títulos de Copa Libertadores entre el 2000 y el 2003, más un subcampeonato, en 2004, tras caer en la final ante el Once Caldas, de Colombia.Esa era se extendió hasta 2007, cuando el conjunto xeneize levantó por última vez el tan preciado trofeo, aquel año conducido por Miguel Ángel Russo y comandado futbolísticamente por, tal vez, la mejor versión de Juan Román Riquelme (actual vicepresidente de la institución).Aquellos cuatro títulos continentales se sumaron a los dos triunfos más resonantes en la historia del club de la capital argentina, que ganó la antigua Copa Intercontinental ante el Real Madrid, en el 2000 (2 a 1, con dos goles de Martín Palermo), y al Milan, en 2003 (en tanda de p...