Kurtenbach: The Warriors ran into a big man and their biggest problem

SAN FRANCISCO — The once-surging Warriors ran into a big man and their biggest problem this season on Friday night. And both sent a clear message to the Dubs ahead of next week’s play-in tournament: Slow your roll. Know your place. Related Articles Golden State Warriors | Game 82: How Warriors are approaching regular season finale Golden State Warriors | Pelicans shoot down Warriors’ hopes of escaping lowest play-in round Golden State Warriors | Pair of key Warriors sidelined for pivotal Pelicans matchup Golden State Warriors | No matter how season ends, Golden State Warriors made a step in the right direction Golden State Warriors | Warriors take over the No. 9 seed: Here’s how the NBA’s play-in picture looks It was easy to get caught up in the hype the Warriors have created over the last few weeks. The Dubs had been arguably the NBA’s best team in their 10 games prior to Friday night’s contest with the Pelicans at Chase Center. In the overused parlance of sports bloviators like myself, they were “peaking at the right time.” But Zion Williamson operates on his

Contributions of Black players in baseball being celebrated

Monday marks the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s debut in Major League Baseball. When he took first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Robinson ended 80 years of segregation in baseball. Decades earlier, a team of Black players were making a name for themselves in the independent leagues of the Midwest. Now, nearly 100 years later, those players and their contributions to baseball are getting their just due and inspiring a new generation of players.

Australia stabbing: 6 people stabbed to death in Sydney shopping center; suspect fatally shot

SYDNEY — A man stabbed six people to death at a busy Sydney shopping center Saturday before he was fatally shot, police said, with hundreds fleeing the chaotic scene, many weeping as they carried their children. Eight people, including a 9-month-old, were injured. The 40-year-old was stopped in the knifing attack at the Westfield Shopping Centre in Bondi Junction, which is in the city’s eastern suburbs, when a police inspector shot him after he turned and raised a knife, New South Wales Assistant Police Commissioner Anthony Cooke told reporters. “They just said run, run, run – someone’s been stabbed,” one witness told ABC TV in Australia. “(The attacker) was walking really calmly like he was having an ice cream in a park. And then he went up the escalators … and probably within about a minute we heard three gunshots.” Six of the victims – five women and a man – and the suspect died. Commissioner Karen Webb said the eight injured people were being treated at hospitals. The baby was in surgery, but it was too early to know the condition, she said. “We

Saturday Sessions: Hurray for the Riff Raff performs “Alibi”

New York native Alynda Segarra, a singer-songwriter, left home at 17 to travel the country and perform music. In 2008, Segarra was called “one of America’s best songwriters.” Now, 16 years later, Hurray for the Riff Raff has released their ninth studio album. From “The Past is Still Alive,” here is Hurray for the Riff Raff with “Alibi.”

The Uplift: A bad weather friend

Spencer, the official mascot of the Boston Marathon, is honored by his community. David Begnaud introduces us to a woman who calls herself a “bad weather friend” – because she’s there when you need her most. Plus, more heartwarming stories.

Game 82: How Warriors are approaching regular season finale

At multiple points in the past couple weeks, the Warriors have peered through a window into the top of the play-in bracket, only for it to quickly slam shut. Steve Kerr admitted that losing in Dallas at the buzzer on April 5 “shifted things” for the Warriors. But even after that defeat, Golden State ripped off three straight wins to once again have the inside track at the eighth seed. A victory over the Pelicans on Friday night would’ve put the Warriors in pole position for the eighth seed — a coveted outcome because they’d have two chances to win one game. Instead, New Orleans hit 20 of their 38 attempts from 3-point land to darken the mood again at 1 Warriors Way. “It stings a lot,” Klay Thompson said of the loss that fractions their chances at avoiding the 9/10 play-in round. Entering the regular season finale, the new reality is much more calcified for the Warriors. To escape the lower tier play-in round, they must beat the Jazz and get help via losses from both the Lakers and Kings. That long-shot scenario —

Back from Nashville | The Merry Mantonian

Shout out to my husband, Mr. Standish, for agreeing to submit his parody of The Merry Mantonian last week. Judging by the amount of positive feedback, “Stand-in Standish” might become a regular feature here. Maybe with enough arm twisting (his and the editor’s), we could convince him to make it a regular thing and get his own damn space. He’s a busy guy, but maybe he could work it into his schedule. All that porn ain’t gonna watch itself, ya know. While you were giggling into your Saturday morning cuppa last week, I was in Nashville for my company’s annual conference. The delightful Bianca Bradshaw, owner of Elmore Pharmacy in Red Bluff, is one of my teammates, so we traveled and bunked together. So much fun! The conference was at the Gaylord Opryland, which is like a city within a city with gardens, restaurants and a water park. We had dinner downtown one night, and the younger folks went out honky tonkin’ afterward. I am more of a Memphis gal myself, but it was a great trip and we launched a groundbreaking new product into

Corning putting appointment measure on November ballot

CORNING — The City Council Tuesday fulfilled a request by its staff to put a measure on the November ballot that would change the city clerk and treasurer positions from elected offices to appointed jobs. When these positions were originally graded, the governing code for this was that three requirements still exist today for a person to be city clerk or city treasurer: the job seeker must be over 18, register to vote and live in the city. Since then, the government code has expanded exponentially, and there are many more obligations placed on both of those roles. City Attorney Collin Bogener said the city clerk is now responsible for being the elections official concerning federal, state, and local procedures for the city’s elections, preparing and posting notices and agendas and preparing minutes, coordinates, proclamations and resolutions. The clerk also acts as the city’s record manager. “So that is quite a bit of responsibilities that is put into that role,” Bogener stated. The city treasurer must be knowledgeable about electronic banking, municipal fund accounting, government reporting requirements, investment regulations, and debt management. “So one of

Tehama County Board of Supervisors to review borrowing pratice

RED BLUFF — The Tehama County Board of Supervisors Tuesday will review the county’s balance, current process, and best practices that need to be implemented. According to staff, the current practice of back-end borrowing from the general fund for state-mandated programs is not best practice. Following extensive collaboration with the auditor’s office, the treasurer/tax collectors, the administration office, and debt advisor counsel have identified solutions that align better with industry best practices and serve the best interests of the county’s general fund. Staff said that due to state-mandated programs and delayed payments from the state, the county has been put in a position where the general fund has been paying adverse interest on behalf of some county departments and back-end borrowing in the last seven years. The general fund has been impacted in the amount of $918,776. In other business The Public Works Department will ask the supervisors to approve the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indian Tribe National Tribal Transportation Facility inventory. The Board will consider a proclamation proclaiming April 2024 as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” in Tehama County. The Environmental Health Department wants the

Republicans need to unite, not fight | Making Sense

I don’t blame the public for not wanting to put the Republican Party back in power in Washington. As the GOP proved again in the House this week, it’s incapable of accomplishing anything of importance. This week, the big vote was over the reauthorization of a reformed version of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act – aka, FISA. FISA is a controversial act that permits U.S. spy agencies to gather foreign intelligence by collecting the communications of non-Americans located outside the country. It’s considered by government officials to be a crucial tool for disrupting terror attacks, cyber intrusions and foreign espionage. But, as we know, FISA was abused by Democrats, the FBI, and the CIA to spy on members of the Trump campaign, subvert his presidency, and violate the civil rights of American citizens. House Speaker Johnson pushed for passage of the reformed FISA bill. But Donald Trump said it deserved to be killed, and about 20 conservative Republican members who thought FISA’s powers should be weakened more severely joined with Democrats to block it. Everyone agrees that FISA is an important tool against terrorism, and

Horoscopes April 13, 2024: Allison Williams, form a united front

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hannah Marks, 31; Allison Williams, 36; Bokeem Woodbine, 51; Ricky Schroder, 54. Happy Birthday: Stick close to home. Make domestic changes that soothe your soul. Do your best to bring about positive change and form a united front that encourages helping others. Question what’s happening around you and differentiate between what’s fact and fake. Participate in making the world around you a better place and reaching out to those who share your beliefs. Your numbers are 8, 14, 22, 25, 31, 38, 47. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Live and learn. Don’t expect everyone to see things your way. Use your knowledge, experience and skills to guide you in a direction that converges with like-minded people. A heartfelt talk will bring you closer to someone you love. A healthier lifestyle is favored. 4 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): An open discussion can help solve problems. Let experience be your barometer, and you’ll figure out how to handle sensitive issues positively. Your strength, insight and discipline will set an example for those struggling with doing what’s right. Rewards will follow. 2 stars

Lindsay welcomes sister city in Japan for dinner

WEATHER ALERT Winter Weather Advisory WATCH LIVE Welcome, Manage MyDisney Account Log Out Saturday, April 13, 2024 6:30AM A decades old tradition of exchanging cultures was hosted in the South Valley on Thursday night. TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — A decades old tradition of exchanging cultures was hosted in the South Valley on Thursday night. Mariachi music greeted international visitors in Lindsay as the community celebrated a delegation from Ono City, Japan. A welcome dinner was held as part of the Lindsay-Ono Sister City program, which has lasted some 50 years. Hundreds of students and families have taken part in the exchange program honoring cultural experiences from both countries. The Ono City visitors will be part of the parade in the Orange Blossom Festival this Saturday starting at 10 am. For news updates, follow Kassandra Gutierrez on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved. Top Stories

Amber Alert issued after 19-year-old woman abducted in Merced, CHP says

WEATHER ALERT Winter Weather Advisory WATCH LIVE Welcome, Manage MyDisney Account Log Out Saturday, April 13, 2024 6:28AM Law enforcement are searching for a 19 year old they say was abducted in Merced on Friday. MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) — Law enforcement are searching for a 19 year old they say was abducted in Merced on Friday. Brianna Manriquez was last seen near Lesher Drive and U Street around 5 pm. She is four foot ten inches tall, weighs 120 pounds with red hair and brown eyes. She was wearing a purple sweat shirt, colorful leggings and white or pink shoes. The California Highway Patrol released a photo of Marnriquez with a suspect and the vehicle they are believed to be in. It is a White GMC Yukon with unknown plates. If you see Marnriquez and the suspect, or suspect vehicle you are urged to call 911. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved. Top Stories