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For 20 years, the San Ramon Valley Little League had not raised a NorCal state championship banner. But that all changed on Thursday when the SRV’s 10-year-old District All-Star team defeated the Chico Central All-Stars 2-0 to capture the league’s first NorCal state title since 2004. “It was a great win,” coach Gus Panagotacos said on Friday. “The win was a culmination of goals that we set a long time ago, and frankly, I told the kids last night that this seemed unimaginable to a lot of people but I believed it all along and I’m not surprised.” SRV ended its summer season 11-0 and won both the District 57 and Section 3 championships. There is not a Western regional and World Series in the 10-year-old classification. San Ramon Valley 10-year-old District All-Stars pose for a picture after winning the NorCal state championship on July 25, 2024. (Photo courtesy of K&D Photography) Pitcher Camden Kangas gave up just three hits and struck out seven across 5 ⅔ innings in the victory Thursday. Michael Panagotacos knocked in a run and scored one in the bottom of

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SF Giants’ Keaton Winn to undergo season-ending surgery

SAN FRANCISCO — Keaton Winn’s sophomore season began with such promise. Now, he’s going under the knife. The Giants announced on Friday that Winn will undergo season-ending surgery — an ulnar nerve transposition — in Los Angeles on Monday with Dr. Steven Shin. Additionally, infielder Thairo Estrada has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left wrist sprain. In a corresponding move, infielder Casey Schmitt has been recalled from Triple-A Sacramento. “It’s been frustrating for him,” said manager Bob Melvin. “He’s never really felt great through this whole process.” Winn, 26, finishes his sophomore season with a 7.16 ERA in 12 starts across 55 1/3 innings with 48 strikeouts. He is the second player on the team’s Opening Day roster to undergo season-ending surgery, the other being outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (left shoulder). Prior to the injury issues, Winn was well on pace for a career year. Winn began the season as part of the Giants’ rotation, finishing April with a 3.18 ERA over 34 innings in six starts. But Winn’s fortunes turned once the calendar flipped to May. Following three tough starts to begin

Review: In ‘Great Absence,’ a son puzzles out the dad he misunderstood, now fading into dementia

When dementia becomes a principal player in any household, the ravages of loss start early. It’s in that unsettling space, in which confusion grips all parties, where Japanese filmmaker Kei Chika-ura fashions his intricately heartsick “Great Absence,” about a callous father’s dementia and an estranged son’s investigation of the past. Working from an excellent screenplay (by Chika-ura and Keita Kumano) that’s a finely tuned model of narrative empathy, and boasting an all-timer portrait of decline by the great Tatsuya Fuji (“In the Realm of the Senses”), it conveys both keen insight into a tough situation and, at the same time, intriguingly lets some workings of the heart and mind remain impenetrable. When Tokyo-based actor Takashi (Mirai Moriyama), upon learning that his retired professor dad Yohji (Fuji) has been involved in a disturbing police incident, travels to his island hometown of Kyushu, it’s more out of a grudging sense of responsibility than some act of love. Because for the most part, Takashi, a child of divorce, has stayed away from his father for decades. With Takashi’s producer wife Yuki (Yoko Maki) along for support, he facilitates

Violent demonstration outside L.A. synagogue sparks second lawsuit

The organizers of a demonstration outside a Los Angeles synagogue last month that ended in violence and sparked national condemnation have been sued for a second time. StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice, a nonprofit that fights antisemitism, filed the lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of seven Jewish people who planned to attend a real estate and religious event on June 23 at the Adas Torah Synagogue in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood. It is the second lawsuit to be filed against Code Pink and the Palestinian Youth Movement, the nonprofits that led the demonstration. The first suit was filed by a Jewish man who accused the groups of causing violence and blocking him from entering the synagogue Attorneys for Stand with Us Center for Legal Justice echoed similar allegations as the first lawsuit, saying demonstrators “terrorized Jewish congregants outside of their house of worship, blocking access to those seeking religious services and trapping others inside.” Jewish worshipers, the lawsuit said, were injured by bear spray, assaulted and threatened by demonstrators. The protest also halted multiple daily prayer services and Torah study sessions. “Targeting Jewish families on their way

Encino neighborhood hit by burglars for at least the third time this month

Police responded Wednesday night to reports of a break-in at a home in Encino — at least the third such incident in the same neighborhood this month. A mother and a daughter arriving home around 10 p.m. Wednesday found shattered glass and two men inside their residence, CBS News and Fox 11 reported. After running back to their car, the pair called 911. The suspects fled before the family could get a description, the news stations said. Los Angeles Police Department Officer Rosario Cervantes confirmed Friday that police were investigating a burglary involving two male suspects at that home, located in the 5000 block of Rubio Avenue. Cervantes said property was taken, but she did not have other details. Several burglaries have been reported in the same neighborhood this month. A home in the 4900 block of Edgerton Avenue, less than a mile away, may have been targeted twice: once on July 11 and again on July 15. The LAPD confirmed that officers responded to incidents at the home on both dates, but said a burglary report was taken only on the second occasion. In

Review: ‘The Fabulous Four’ once again tests the bonds of frenemies in a tropical locale

In “The Fabulous Four,” a quartet of female friends in their golden years — played by a powerhouse group of beloved and lauded actors — head out on a vacation, where their longtime relationships and ingrained patterns will be challenged, resulting in cathartic personal growth. Wait a minute, didn’t I review this film two months ago? A year ago? Twice? It was while reviewing “Summer Camp” back in May that I questioned the robust proliferation of these oh-so-familiar films (four older actresses, one vacation). The concept must be a lucrative one, but the formula isn’t just familiar — it’s cloned. How can they keep getting away with this? “The Fabulous Four” is only surprising in that Diane Keaton is not in it. Susan Sarandon steps into the Keaton role as Lou, an uptight, career-driven surgeon with a penchant for pantsuits. She’s tricked into a trip by her old pals, the wacky, randy singer Alice (Megan Mullally) and cannabis farmer Kitty (Sheryl Lee Ralph). They want to repair a decades-long rift between Lou and Marilyn (Bette Midler), who used to be best friends until Marilyn snaked

Surfers, lifeguards in Cayucos report multiple recent shark sightings

Several residents and lifeguards in Cayucos have seen sharks just within the past week. There seems to be more activity because everybody is seeing them and its kind of concerning, said Dave Gibson, Cayucos resident. Several surfers have had some close encounters with a shark recently while in the water off the coast of Cayucos. Kelly Stewart, a local surfer, saw one on Tuesday. I saw a fin coming at me and I knew exactly what it was because I saw them before, Stewart said. Gibson, also a local surfer, says he saw one a few days prior. I had one swim up next to me and it was as long as my long board and it was a dark gray color, and it was near the surface and not moving much, he said. Gibson says he was eating lunch last week near the Cayucos pier and heard something being said over the loudspeaker at the lifeguard tower. They had announced that there was a shark in the water and to enter at your own risk, Gibson said. Just last week, a lifeguard mentioned that

Central Coast beaches see uptick in sea lion strandings, signs point to domoic acid poisoning

The Marine Mammal Center (MMC) in Morro Bay is reporting an increase in California sea lion strandings. Sea lions are considered “stranded” when they come to shore in need of medical attention, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). MMC Operations Manager Aliah Meza says there have been around 20 local cases within the past week, most of which are concentrated in Southern San Luis Obispo County. They are primarily taking place near Pismo State Beach and the Oceano Dunes. Meza says the stranded sea lions are showing signs of domoic acid poisoning. Domoic acid is a neurotoxin released during naturally occurring algal blooms. When the toxin gets into a sea lion’s system, it can cause inflammation and brain damage. Symptoms include erratic behavior such as head waving and seizures. The MMC asks that beach-goers contact them should they come across a stranded sea lion displaying signs of domoic acid poisoning. Their hot-line is 415-289-SEAL. MMC officials encourage people to stay about 50 yards away from sea lions as they can be unpredictable and aggressive. They also advise pet owners to keep dogs

Newsom faces backlash over executive order on homeless encampments

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Just a day after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order urging cities to remove homeless encampments, he is now facing backlash. Critics are calling the order “weak and disappointing.” El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells criticized the governor’s approach, saying that if you visit any park in his city, you won’t see any tents because they are removed immediately. He believes the governor needs to adopt a tougher stance. On Thursday, Newsom announced his executive order, encouraging local governments to remove homeless encampments across California. This move follows a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows cities to enforce bans on sleeping outside in public places, including sidewalks. “The executive order sounds like a good idea on the surface, but frankly, I think it’s a lot of smoke and mirrors,” Wells said. “I think it’s a PR stunt to help the governor get on the ticket to be vice president.” Wells argued that the executive order doesn’t do enough to address the ongoing homeless crisis many cities face. He emphasized the need for stricter laws against crimes such as retail

SAG-AFTRA video game actors on strike over AI concerns

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Actors and performers in the union SAG-AFTRA are on strike against video game companies. The use of AI in video game development is a central issue in negotiations. The strike come after nearly two years of contract talks. As of Friday at 12:01 a.m., members of the union stopped any voice acting, and anything else that appear in video games. “All performers who work under our agreement are delivering performances that deserve to be protected, their likeness deserves to be protected, their voice deserves to be protected, their movements deserve to be protected,” said Ray Rodriguez, SAG-AFTRA Chief Contracts Officer. He says without protection game companies could train A.I to replicate an actor’s voice or create a digital replica of their likeness without consent or fair compensation. MORE: San Diego Comic-Con The decision to go on strike on comes after 18 months of negotiations with gaming giants. “We need our contract to protect all performers and until we have that, until we can look at our performers and say all of you who’s work is covered by this contract, who

FBI says Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly two weeks after Donald Trump’s near assassination, the FBI confirmed Friday that it was indeed a bullet that struck the former president’s ear, moving to clear up conflicting accounts about what caused the former president’s injuries after a gunman opened fire at a Pennsylvania rally. “What struck former President Trump in the ear was a bullet, whether whole or fragmented into smaller pieces, fired from the deceased subject’s rifle,” the agency said in a statement. The one-sentence statement from the FBI marked the most definitive law enforcement account of Trump’s injuries and followed ambiguous comments earlier in the week from Director Christopher Wray that appeared to cast doubt on whether Trump had actually been hit by a bullet. The comment drew fury from Trump and his allies and further stoked conspiracy theories that have flourished on both sides of the political aisle amid a dearth of information following the July 13 attack. Up until now, federal law enforcement agents involved in the investigation, including the FBI and Secret Service, had refused to provide information about what caused Trump’s injuries. Trump’s campaign

Heat wave comes to an end this weekend; cooler, drier weather on the way

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Nearly the entire first half of July was plagued by heat, but the final days of this prolonged heat wave is coming to an end this weekend. A weather disturbance over Northern California will bring an end to our heat this weekend, replacing hot, humid conditions with cooler, breezier and drier conditions. The troughing pattern squeezes out our monsoonal moisture, so the threat of thunderstorms isn’t apparent this weekend and it won’t feel so muggy out. Gusty westerly winds will also come into play for Saturday and Sunday afternoon, especially in mountains and deserts where gusts of up to 45 MPH are expected. Temperature-wise, we cool back down to seasonal normals the next few days with mid 70s for the coast, mid-80s for inland valleys and mountains and near 107 degrees for the deserts. The marine layer rebuilds a bit for evening and morning hours across the coastline, with spottier coverage middle of next week. Everything is extremely dry when it comes to vegetation and landscape, so elevated fire danger persists into the last week of the month and beyond.

How a young boy’s shout of “wow” still resonates in the classical music community 5 years on

How a young boy’s shout of “wow” still resonates in the classical music community 5 years on – CBS News Watch CBS News During a 2019 classical music concert at Symphony Hall in Boston, a 9-year-old boy shouted “wow” at the conclusion of Mozart’s Masonic Funeral Music. Five years later, his response still resonates. Steve Hartman has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

‘Starter homes’ cost over $1 million in 117 California cities

(NewsNation) — A million dollars used to feel like a lot of money, but nowadays, it’s barely enough for a “starter home” in more than 100 California cities, according to new research. An analysis by Zillow found that the typical “starter home” now costs $1 million or more in a record 237 cities across the U.S., up from 84 cities in 2019. It’s a surge that underscores the affordability crisis millions of Americans are facing in today’s housing market. “The number of people who want a home has been growing faster than the number of homes available to them,” said Orphe Divounguy, senior economist at Zillow. “When supply lags demand for housing, prices rise across the board.” Man wins $1 million while running errands in Whittier Zillow defines “starter homes” as those in the lowest third of home values in a given region. Half of all states have at least one city where the typical starter home costs $1 million but the study showed California is in a league of its own, with 117 such cities. New York (31) and New Jersey (21) ranked second and third

How to watch the NBC4 News during the Paris Olympics

Let the Paris Olympic Games begin! Between now and Aug. 11, there will be 329 medal events across 39 sports with coverage provided on the broadcast and streaming platforms of NBC. That’s a lot of running, jumping, hurdling, skateboarding, cycling and more, so NBC4 will shift some of its live newscasts exclusively to our streaming platforms. Here’s a look at when to stream the latest local news, weather and sports coverage, including updates on our Southern California Olympians. Newscasts will appear above on this page. You also can stream the NBC4 News on your big screen on Roku, Samsung TV Plus, Pluto TV, Xumo and Fire TV. Not sure how? Here’s our guide. Weekday streaming schedule 9 a.m.: The Rundown 11 a.m.: NBC4 News 4 p.m.: NBC4 News 5 p.m.: Paris Primetime Preview Today in LA and the NBC4 News at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. will be on our broadcast and streaming platforms at their usual times. Weekend streaming schedule Today in LA Weekend, the NBC4 News at 6:30 p.m. and the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. will be broadcast and

Gymnast Hezly Rivera is Team USA’s youngest athlete at the 2024 Olympics

Hezly Rivera had nothing to lose and everything to gain when competing for a spot on the 2024 United States Olympics gymnastics team. “I think I’m the underdog,” Rivera told reporters recently when asked about the pressures at the Olympic trials. “I thought of it as any other meet.” Now, the New Jersey tumbler will be competing at the 2024 Paris Games as the only newcomer on a team — joining veterans Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey — that won the all-around silver medal at theTokyo Olympics in 2021. “I can’t believe that I’m part of this team.” said Rivera. “The roster’s amazing.” The Dominican American athlete is only the fifth Latina to represent the U.S. in gymnastics, following the legacy of Laurie Hernandez, Kyla Ross, Annia Hatch and Tracee Talavera. “I just want to help the community grow,” Rivera told Remezcla . “I just want Latinas to be able to look up to me and be like, ‘I want to be like her when I grow up.’ ” Rivera is also the youngest athlete on Team USA, having turned16in June.

Esta película chilena de una sola toma te impresionará con su original perspectiva sobre la maternidad

Al comienzo de la película, Ana (Antonia Zegers) está manejando por una autopista al lado del bosque, visiblemente disgustada, y tiene a su lado a su esposo Mateo (Néstor Cantillana), quien le ruega prácticamente que dé la vuelta. Como nos enteramos después, estos esposos son los padres de Lucas, un niño dentro del espectro del autismo al que la primera, en un arranque de ira, ha dejado fuera del automóvil, varios metros atrás. Cuando Ana regresa, Lucas ya no está en el lugar donde había estado. Tampoco en la entrada del bosque. Ni en sus inmediaciones. Es así que comienza una cinta apasionante en la que el drama familiar se combina con el ‘thriller’ y con el planteamiento de ideas polémicas sobre la maternidad y el cuidado de los hijos, como parte de un trabajo que se filmó en una sola toma. Aunque es una película de enorme valor artístico que resulta además tremendamente entretenida, “El castigo” (“The Punishment”), que se filmó al sur de Chile, no tuvo un lanzamiento convencional en las salas de Estados Unidos. Pero eso no ha impedido que se acabe

‘Once-in-a-lifetime caper’: How did the U.S. catch ‘El Mayo,’ the Sinaloa cartel’s top boss?

MEXICO CITY — Even among Mexican cartel bosses — a bunch known for lavish wealth, daring escapes and extreme brutality — Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada stood out. He was a longtime partner of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, and together they built the Sinaloa cartel into a global empire. Taking on an almost mythic status, he is rumored to have judges, generals and even presidents of Mexico in his pocket. And despite more than four decades on the run as one of the world’s most wanted fugitives, he had never spent a single night in jail. Until Thursday. Zambada, 76, was arrested at a private airport near El Paso, along with El Chapo’s son Joaquín Guzmán López, the Department of Justice announced. On Friday morning Zambada pleaded not guilty to an array of drug, weapons, money laundering and conspiracy charges, including trafficking the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl that has fueled a U.S. epidemic of overdose deaths. Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada was detained at an airport near El Paso on Thursday. (DEA) A judge ordered Zambada detained with no bond and set a Wednesday court date to determine

Wiz Khalifa and girlfriend Aimee Aguilar welcome their first child together, a girl

Wiz Khalifa and Aimee Aguilar, his girlfriend of five years, welcomed their new baby girl, Kaydence, on July 17, and Aguilar has posted a one-week postpartum update sharing the details of her childbirth. The 30-year-old model talked Wednesday on TikTok about her desire to get back in the gym and get that “flat stomach” back. She also revealed she experienced a tear while in labor, which resulted in her getting stitches and delayed her workout plans. Aguilar also offered some words of encouragement to anyone struggling with body-image issues after pregnancy. “To all my other mom girlies, you’ll get through this,” she said. “Your body will do its thing in its time. Don’t ever compare your postpartum body to anybody else.” Khalifa expressed his excitement about being a girl dad in an Instagram post with the text “POV thinking about all the outfits I’m about to pick out for my daughter” laid over a video of him quite obviously thinking. “I got so many ideas,” he wrote in the caption. The “See You Again” rapper has an 11-year-old son, Sebastian Taylor, with his ex-wife, Amber

Rams’ Aaron Donald is officially done and troubled defense is officially short-handed