Warriors beat down at home by short-handed Knicks

SAN FRANCISCO — Late in the third quarter, after Josh Hart went coast-to-coast for a layup, Draymond Green’s inbounds pass hit an unsuspecting Trayce Jackson-Davis in the back of the head for a turnover. If it wasn’t already clear it wasn’t the Warriors night, that moment made it certain. The Warriors started slow and never led the short-handed Knicks. Miles McBride, who averages 6.5 points per game and had started nine career games before Monday, played all 48 minutes and dropped a career-high 29 — including a dagger 3 over Draymond Green. Jalen Brunson went off for 34 points and Josh Hart added a triple double, exacerbating Golden State’s season-long home woes. The Knicks, who don’t take nights off under coach Tom Thibodeau, knocked the Warriors (35-32) back down to the 10-seed with their 119-112 win. Even without starters Julius Randle and OG Anunoby — plus center Mitchell Robinson, who’s out for the year — the Knicks brought it to the Warriors. Their 8-0 run to start the game was the biggest by a Warriors opponent this year. Golden State’s starting unit that has coalesced recently

San Jose insurance agent charged with ‘good student’ discount fraud

SANTA CLARA COUNTY – A former auto insurance agent has been charged with submitting fraudulent documents to obtain lower rates for his clients, as well as rack up thousands of dollars in commissions for himself, according to South Bay prosecutors. Thomas Truong, 61, of San Jose, was scheduled to be arraigned Monday afternoon, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office said in a news release. If convicted, he will likely be ordered to pay restitution and serve a county jail sentence. Truong allegedly submitted “good student” forms from Mission College in Santa Clara to his employer, Farmers Insurance, to get discounts for at least 10 clients, according to prosecutors. Eight had never attended college and the others did not attend during the dates listed on the forms. Prosecutors said a California Department of Insurance investigator found Truong fraudulently altered a total of 10 college diplomas, 14 high school report cards and 10 school official statements. When shown the altered documents, each client told the investigator they had never seen them before, according to prosecutors. Many of the clients also said they were not aware they

Kurtenbach: Blake Snell is coming to San Francisco and suddenly the Giants make a whole lot more sense

The Giants wanted to make a splash this offseason. Well, the offseason ended weeks ago, but the Giants have certainly made a splash. To start off March, San Francisco signed All-Star, Gold-Glove third baseman Matt Chapman — one of the top free-agent position players on the market. And on Monday, they went even bigger, signing the reigning National League Cy Young winner, Blake Snell. The New York Post reported that the Giants and Snell agreed to a two-year deal (with an opt-out after 2024) worth $62 million. Add those two big-time pickups to a team that already added centerfielder Jung Hoo Lee (at a more traditional time), and the Giants have done pretty well for themselves. It took a while, but this team makes some sense now. In a league where so many teams are simply playing to be a bit better than mediocre — 83 or 84 wins should land a Wild Card spot — San Francisco should be expected to rise above that morass with Snell and Chapman in the fold. The Giants are no longer a team that is simply hoping to

A’s spring training: Ross Stripling bounces back, J.D. Davis stays hot as A’s tie again

Right-hander Ross Stripling bounced back Monday from two rough spring training starts to give the Oakland A’s five strong innings and his ex-Giants teammate, J.D. Davis, kept swinging a hot bat in Arizona. Stripling, 34, didn’t give up a lot of hard contact against the Arizona Diamondbacks while permitting three runs in what turned out to be Oakland second consecutive 3-3 tie. The A’s projected fourth starter to begin the season, Stripling looked much better than his previous two starts when he got roughed up for 14 runs over 7 1/3 innings to push his ERA over 10. He had one walk and three strikeouts Monday during his longest spring start. Davis, batting second as the designated hitter in his second A’s game, had two hits against Merrill Kelly, one of Arizona’s aces who struck out seven in his 3 1/3 innings. Davis, who is hitting .450 overall, has three hits in five at-bats since joining the A’s on Friday following his release by the Giants. Oakland rallied for three runs in the eighth inning to tie the game, thanks to RBI hits from Esteury

SpaceX launch seen in San Diego area

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch of 22 Starlink satellites on Monday caught the attention of many people in the San Diego area. The launch occurred at 7:28 p.m. at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, according to SpaceX’s website. Reports flooded in to the FOX 5/KUSI newsroom about a mysterious aircraft in the sky, which turned out to be SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. Hail, lightning spotted in San Diego County “This is the 10th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched SDA-0A, SARah-2, and seven Starlink missions,” SpaceX said. The large smoke plume trail left behind by Falcon 9 could be seen from Alpine to Escondido and Kearny Mesa to Chula Vista. Around 8:35 p.m., Falcon 9’s first stage landed on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship in the Pacific Ocean, the space company posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. Check back for updates on this developing story.

Fire erupts in downtown San Diego building

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A fire broke out Monday in a four-story building in downtown San Diego, authorities said. The blaze occurred 6:02 p.m. at Sixth Avenue and A St. in a boarded-up structure, the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. Videos show hail, lightning in San Diego County Around 6:45 p.m. firefighters extinguished the flames and searched the building, according to SDFD. Check back for updates on this developing story.

Hail, lightning spotted in San Diego County

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Ominous clouds produced eerie weather in some parts of San Diego County on Monday. Around 1 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of southeastern San Diego County until 2 p.m. Those communities included El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Bonita and Ramona. FOX 5/KUSI viewers sent in photos and videos of lightning, hail and dark clouds. One of the videos shows a viewer from Harbinson Canyon capture lightning strike the top of a mountain, while another shows lightning strike close to what appears to be powerlines in San Diego. In Jamul, hail could be seen pelting the ground, resembling somewhat of a winter wonderland at a quick glance. Watch the videos in the player above. A viewer submitted a photo of a plane tied down on the parking ramp at Palomar Airport with lightning in the backdrop.  Lighting strikes near Palomar Airport on March 18, 2024. (Ryan Grothe) Around 4:07 p.m., NWS San Diego released a graphic of the total number of lightning strikes in Southern California, with purple representing cloud to cloud and in

See that weird streak of light across Southern California? Rocket

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Starlink 7-16 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday, as seen from L.A.’s Chinatown. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times) March 18, 2024 8:42 PM PT That dazzling streak of light across Los Angeles’ twilight sky around 7:30 p.m. on Monday was Space X’s Falcon 9 carrying 22 Starlink satellites to low-Earth from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Earthlings from Southern California to Phoenix were treated to a spectacular, albeit brief, show as night fell and the light illuminated the sky, followed by a contrail that slowly dissipated. But the images quickly flooded social media, and “SpaceX” became a trending topic on the social media site X, where users posted their shots of the images — the speck of a rocket soaring above tall pine trees, or far beyond the street corners, framed by palm trees and alone in the sky. The launch was the 10th at the base this year, according to Space X. Around the country, the rockets have evoked awe, especially for those unaccustomed. On Friday, coverage of a New York Mets spring training

Powerball numbers drawn for $645 million jackpot

Feeling lucky? It’s time to check those lottery tickets. The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Monday, March 18, were: 44, 39, 10, 17, and 20. The Powerball was 16, and the PowerPlay was 3X. The jackpot soared to an estimated $645 million after no one matched all six winning numbers in Saturday night’s drawing. It’s the 12th-largest jackpot in Powerball history. Meanwhile, the Mega Millions grand prize is now estimated at a whopping $875 million — the sixth-largest in game history — ahead of Tuesday’s drawing. 5 things to know as Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots surge Just keep in mind that the odds of winning any lottery jackpot are very slim. Mega Millions players have a 1 in 302.6 million chance of taking home the top prize. And it’s not much easier to win a Powerball jackpot with the odds near 1 in 292.2 million. If you are lucky enough to win either of the large jackpots, Robert Pagliarini, the president and chief financial adviser for Pacifica Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Irvine, California, offered some advice. “Take a deep breath,” Pagliarini told The Associated

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, spotted with Prince William after extended public absence

The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, was spotted in public with husband Prince William at a local farm stand not far from the couple’s home in Windsor, England over the weekend, according to multiple reports.   While any royal family sighting tends to attract press and onlookers, the princess has purportedly been seen in public just three times since December, the last being in mid-January after she was hospitalized for what Kensington Palace officials said was a schedule abdominal surgery, ABC News reported.   After the 42-year-old’s Jan. 16 medical procedure, which officials only said was not cancer-related, rumors about her health began swirling on social media.   Her long absence from public responsibilities, along with a doctored Mother’s Day photo of Middleton and her three children released by Kensington Palace, intensified speculation about her health and her marriage to Prince William.   Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom is observed in early March.   The Associated Press, along with many other outlets who initially published the photo, retracted the image.   In this photo provided by Camera Press on April 28, 2021, Britain’s Prince

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Kate Middleton spotted in public with Prince William: report

The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, was spotted in public with husband Prince William at a local farm stand not far from the couple’s home in Windsor, England over the weekend, according to multiple reports.   While any royal family sighting tends to attract press and onlookers, the princess has purportedly been seen in public just three times since December, the last being in mid-January after she was hospitalized for what Kensington Palace officials said was a schedule abdominal surgery, ABC News reported.   After the 42-year-old’s Jan. 16 medical procedure, which officials only said was not cancer-related, rumors about her health began swirling on social media.   Her long absence from public responsibilities, along with a doctored Mother’s Day photo of Middleton and her three children released by Kensington Palace, intensified speculation about her health and her marriage to Prince William.   Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom is observed in early March.   The Associated Press, along with many other outlets who initially published the photo, retracted the image.   In this photo provided by Camera Press on April 28, 2021, Britain’s Prince

Long Beach police arrest suspect in October 2023 murder

The Long Beach Police Department has made an arrest in the October 2023 murder of a 33-year-old man. Authorities say Joseph Ballard, 23, is responsible for the shooting death of Thomas Ferguson, a resident of Fontana. The shooting happened on Oct. 22, 2023, around 2:30 p.m. in the area of 14th Street and Long Beach Boulevard. When officers responded, they found Ferguson suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Police say the investigation revealed that Ballard and Ferguson got into some kind of altercation which led to shots being fired. It’s unclear if they knew each other. Authorities say there were several witnesses in the area at the time of the shooting, but they were unable to pinpoint a suspect. As the investigation continued, police say Ballard became a focal point. The 23-year-old was arrested in November 2023 for a separate incident, for which he was sentenced to a state prison. Detectives presented the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office last month, and Ballard was transported from the prison to

A new generation of smart robots could take over farm tasks once handled by humans

A new generation of smart robots could take over farm tasks once handled by humans – CBS News Watch CBS News American farmers are considering use of high-tech tools powered by artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff found that while inventors say these products will offset an ongoing agricultural labor shortage, some workers fear they’ll be replaced. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Police Seek Public Help Locating Hit-and-Run Suspect

Police sought the public’s help Monday in identifying the hit-and-run suspect who severely injured a 21-year-old pedestrian in the Pico-Union neighborhood. The man was crossing Pico Boulevard from its south curb, heading east of Elden Avenue, between Hoover Street and Vermont Avenue, moments before being struck by a white Dodge Charger with dark-tinted windows traveling westbound on Pico Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The driver refused to stop and render aid as required by law, police said. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the location and took the pedestrian to a hospital, where he is recovering from critical injuries to his skull. The city is offering the public a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the suspect. Anyone with information regarding the hit-and-run crash was urged to call LAPD West Traffic detectives at 213-473-0234. Calls during non-business hours and weekends should be made to 877-527-3247. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

Menifee Police Unit Collides with Pickup Truck While En Route to 911 Call

A police officer was involved in a collision with a civilian’s pickup truck while traveling through a red light at a Menifee intersection, responding to calls of a person with a gun, leaving both himself and the other driver with minor injuries, authorities said Monday. The crash occurred about 9:40 p.m. Sunday at Holland and Menifee roads, according to the Menifee Police Department. Department spokesman Chase Coburn said the patrolman, whose name wasn’t disclosed, was among officers headed to an assault call involving a firearm and entered the intersection with “emergency lights and siren activated.” Coburn said the westbound patrol unit entered the intersection after the light had turned steady red. The police car and a pickup truck going through the intersection on a green light collided. “Both the pickup driver and the police officer were sole occupants of their vehicles and sustained non-life-threatening injuries,” the police spokesman said. They were treated at a regional trauma center and are recovering. The California Highway Patrol was summoned to investigate the collision, per department policy, which requires an independent inquiry when a police unit is involved. The

SF Giants reportedly make another late splash, add two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — With less than two weeks until Opening Day, the Giants reportedly made one of their biggest additions of the offseason Monday evening. Blake Snell, the reigning National League Cy Young winner, will reunite with manager Bob Melvin and shore up San Francisco’s depleted starting rotation, according to multiple reports. The deal, first reported by the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, is for a reported two years and $62 million and includes the ability to opt out after this season. Pending a physical, the deal has not been officially announced by the team. Snell, however, appeared to offer his own confirmation with a photo posted to his personal Instagram of him edited into the Giants’ home uniform, captioned with two orange and black heart emojis. Snell, 31, joins third baseman Matt Chapman as exclamation points on the Giants’ offseason, bringing their total commitments made this winter north of $300 million, second only to the Dodgers. Like Chapman, Snell is a client of superagent Scott Boras who didn’t receive the nine-figure deal he was originally seeking. Playing the waiting game paid off for the

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49ers add veteran quarterback Joshua Dobbs; Floyd eager to team with Bosa

The 49ers on Monday added some intrigue to their quarterback room and welcomed their latest attempt at a bookend pass rusher across from Nick Bosa. Edge rusher Leonard Floyd participated in a teleconference with local writers, officially signing a contract a week after agreeing to terms. Not long after the call was concluded, the agent for quarterback Joshua Dobbs reported on Twitter/X that Dobbs was joining the 49ers on a one-year contract. There was no official word from the 49ers, but a source familiar with the situation said the plan was for Dobbs to join the team. Floyd, 31, is coming off a 10 1/2 sack season in Buffalo. “I talked to Nick once I committed,” Floyd said. “We’re eager to play with each other . . . I’m looking forward to getting out, doing my job and just being a professional.” The 49ers also announced previously reported agreements with linebacker De’Vondre Campbell and cornerbacks Isaac Yiadom and Chase Lucas as well as the re-signing of center/guard Jon Feliciano. In addition, the 49ers brought aboard their first offensive lineman from outside the organization in former