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Conforto and Slater slug 2-run homers to power the Giants to a 5-3 win over the Rockies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:44 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Michael Conforto and Austin Slater hit two-run homers to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday.Blake Sabol added an RBI single as San Francisco evened the three-game series at a game apiece. The Giants have won 12 of their last 13 games against the Rockies.Ryan Walker started for the Giants and surrendered two runs in two innings. Alex Wood (4-3) tossed five scoreless innings in relief to earn his first home win of the season. The 32-year-old left-hander allowed three hits and a walk, striking out three.“It was nice today because I knew I had the third inning,” Wood said. “I’ve kind of been wanting this whole time just to know the inning I was going to have if we’re going to use our version of an opener. … It was nice to come out today and throw five strong innings, get us a win, hopefully have a chance to win a series tomorrow.”Camilo Doval pitched a scoreless ninth for his majors-leading 26th save.Austyn Wynns h...

2 arrested in connection to deadly I-70 shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:44 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Police Department said two people were arrested in connection to the deadly shooting of a motorcyclist on Interstate 70 near Colorado Boulevard on July 4. Cesar Ramirez-Rivera, 21, and Nelson Miranda-Rivas, 25, are being held for investigation of first-degree murder, DPD said. Motorcyclist killed in crash in Montbello neighborhood The shooting happened around 1 a.m. and was initially reported as a crash. When police began the investigation, it was determined the motorcyclist had been shot. He later died at the hospital. What led up to the shooting is still under investigation, and the district attorney's office will determine charges when it is completed.

Denver weather: Evening storms ending ahead of warmer and drier weather

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:44 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Storms remain in Denver's weather forecast Saturday night ahead of much drier and warmer conditions moving in Sunday through the start of the workweek. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for central and eastern Colorado until 9 p.m. During this time, severe storms capable of producing large hail, damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall and isolated tornadoes will be possible. Severe thunderstorm watch continues through 11 p.m. in southeast Colorado. Weather tonight: Strong, severe storms ending The threat of thunderstorms will continue to move east through the evening. Denver will be left with a few lingering showers, then a mainly cloudy sky with low temperatures falling to the 50s. Weather tomorrow: Sunny and warmerSunday will be the start of a dry and warmer pattern. Denver will warm up to the mid-80s thanks to a mostly sunny sky. Looking ahead: Sunny and hot Sunny and hot weather will be in the forecast for the start of the workweek. High temperature...

2 hospitalized after car crashes into palm tree, bursts into flames in Kendall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:44 GMT

A car went up in flames after crashing into a palm tree in a residential neighborhood in Southwest Miami-Dade, sending two people to the hospital.Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash in the area of South Meadow Lake Drive and Southwest 43rd Terrace in Kendall, at around 5:30 p.m., Thursday.Paramedics transported both victims to an area hospital, one as a trauma alert.The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

7-on-7 tournament held in Miami as part of sports camp held by Rams’ Atwell

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:44 GMT

It was a weekend of sports and cheerleading in Miami to benefit a community.A 7-on-7 invitational featuring students from 12 high schools went down Saturday morning at Charles Hadley Park.The event was part of a weekend-long sports camp held by Miami native and Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Chatarius “Tutu” Atwell.“We’ve been out here. I grew up on this park; it’s just fun to give back and see all the youngins out here, man,” said Atwell.The winning football program will receive a $5,000 donation.The camp also features baseball, basketball and track and field for children of all ages.

7’s Craig Stevens teaches high school students about journalism as part of UM workshop

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:44 GMT

A workshop being held at the University of Miami in Coral Gables aims to teach aspiring students about journalism.On Saturday afternoon, 7News anchor Craig Stevens hosted a session as part of the Miami Montage, a two-week workshop that invites high school students to produce videos and blogs and develop a passion for journalism.“I’m much better prepared going forward. I feel like I’ve learned so much,” said student Ariel Lopez.https://twitter.com/cstevenson7/status/1677815693532602370?s=20WSVN’s general manager, James Ansin, was also in attendance.“It’s nice to see the younger generation have a new vision and a new plan for the future, and for new journalists to aspire to do bigger and greater things,” said Ansin.The program is supported by UM’s School of Communication, former journalist Peace Sullivan and Ansin.

Fallen Miami Police officer honored with car and bike show in Wynwood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:44 GMT

City of Miami Police held a tribute for fallen veteran police Officer Joel Perez.Police and members of the community honored the law enforcement veteran’s life with the Car, Bike Show and Sound Off event, held Saturday at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center.Proceeds will benefit the children Perez leaves behind.Perez died after an unexpected medical emergency back in February. He was 47 years old.He served the city of Miami for more than 25 years.

Orioles prospects Jackson Holliday, Heston Kjerstad make mark on MLB All-Star Futures Game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:44 GMT

The in-game interview can be a challenging task, and Heston Kjerstad didn’t make it any easier for Jackson Holliday.As Holliday, the Orioles’ 19-year-old shortstop prospect, was in the middle of answering a question from the dugout at the MLB All-Star Futures Game, Kjerstad was comically unaware a live interview was occurring. Kjerstad, another top 100 prospect in the Orioles’ farm system, appeared in the frame and interrupted Holliday, who was answering a question about sharing the experience with his father, seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday.“I’m glad he’s here. I got to experience a lot of All-Star Games with him,” Holliday began to say about his dad before responding to Kjerstad.“I’m on the phone, Heston,” Holliday said, garnering laughs from the Peacock announcers and the top prospect himself.The humorous exchange wasn’t the only thing the two Baltimore prospects did at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park on Saturday d...

PHOTOS: July's supermoon over San Diego

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:44 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The first supermoon of the year illuminated the night sky over San Diego on Monday. While some stargazers were able to witness the phenomenon, for those that missed it, we've got you covered.Called the "Buck Moon," the supermoon, flushed with amber and red tones, was visible for a few hours on the morning of July 3. The full moon event marked the first of four set to occur in 2023.From Coronado to Oceanside, here are some pictures of the supermoon captured by FOX 5 viewers for those that missed the event.July's supermoon captured on July 2, 2023 in Oceanside. (Courtesy of Dan Wyman/IG: @coasterdw)July's supermoon captured on July 3, 2023 under the Coronado Bridge. (Courtesy of Chris Mannerino)July's supermoon captured on July 2, 2023 in Carmel Mountain Ranch. (Courtesy of Don Biadog)July's supermoon captured on July 2, 2023 in Escondido. (Courtesy of Kim DeCew)According to NASA, a "supermoon" is a full moon event that appears to be bigger and brighter in the sky due to ...

Elderly woman dead after two-alarm fire in East County home: SDSO

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:44 GMT

RANCHO SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- An elderly woman is dead and another injured after a two-alarm fire broke out in an East County home on Saturday, the San Diego Sheriff's Office said.Around 12:15 p.m., the San Miguel Fire Department was notified of the fire in the 9100 block of Lavell Street after smoke was noticed coming from behind the home, according to SDSO. Fire crews arrived shortly after, extinguishing the fire around 1 p.m.When crews were able to get inside the house, firefighters discovered an elderly woman in the second floor of the home. Deputies attempted to rescue her, however, they were pushed back by smoke and flames. The woman sustained life-threatening injuries in the fire and, unfortunately, was later pronounced dead on scene. Man killed by falling tree in East County identified A second woman, identified as the elderly woman's granddaughter, escaped the fire and was treated for injures on the scene. No firefighters or deputies were injured in the incident.The Medical...