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Clayton grass fire near San Jose is now 97 percent contained

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:13:03 GMT

A grass fire that charred the hills east of San Jose is 97 percent contained, Cal Fire announced Saturday evening.The Clayton Fire started Thursday afternoon around Clayton Road and Via De La Vista and went on to cover nearly 70 acres. It briefly obtained tier-three status as it threatened multiple structures, though none were damaged.A Cal Fire helicopter at one point siphoned water from Lake Cunningham to help quench the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation.Here is a map of the area in Santa Clara County affected by the fire from Cal Fire:The location of the Clayton Fire east of San Jose, which was 97 percent contained as of August 5, 2023, according to Cal Fire. (Map courtesy of Cal Fire) 

Coco Gauff will face Sakkari for the DC Open title. Griekspoor plays Evans in the men’s final

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:13:03 GMT

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 05: Maria Sakkari of Greece (L) shakes hands with Jessica Pegula of the United States after beating her in three sets during Day 8 of the Mubadala Citi DC Open at Rock Creek Tennis Center on August 05, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)(Getty Images/Rob Carr) WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 05: Maria Sakkari of Greece (L) shakes hands with Jessica Pegula of the United States after beating her in three sets during Day 8 of the Mubadala Citi DC Open at Rock Creek Tennis Center on August 05, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)(Getty Images/Rob Carr) WASHINGTON (AP) — Coming off a pair of first-round exits at the past two Grand Slam tournaments, Maria Sakkari ...

Anderson, Ramírez facing suspensions after fight, 6 ejections in wild White Sox-Guardians brawl

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:13:03 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Tim Anderson dropped his glove. José Ramírez dropped Chicago’s shortstop.Ramírez landed a looping right hook to Anderson’s jaw when the infield stars squared off and started throwing punches at second base Saturday night in the sixth inning, triggering a wild brawl before the White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-4.Anderson and Ramírez are likely facing suspensions for their roles in a lengthy bench-clearing melee that led to six ejections and heightened bad blood between the AL Central rivals.“From the second I set foot in the clubhouse, I could tell these teams don’t like each other,” said Cleveland starter Noah Syndergaard, who was acquired in a trade last week. “And I don’t think it’s going to be resolved anytime soon.”After Anderson and Ramírez squared off, both benches and bullpens poured onto the field, leading to some chaotic moments in one of the nastiest fights in the majors in recent years.“It’s not funny, but ...

‘This is not a warzone.’ DC police chief says 3 dead, 2 injured in mass shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:13:03 GMT

Three have died, and at least two have been hospitalized, in what D.C. Acting Police Chief Pamela Smith called a senseless act of violence in Southeast.“Let me be clear: this gun violence has to stop. It is incredibly frustrating. We know that someone in the community knows what’s happening,” Smith said.Officers responded to a shooting near the intersection of Good Hope Road and 16th Street SE before 9 p.m. According to Smith, officers were in the area responding to reports of gunshots when five victims — four males and one female — were discovered.Two males and a female died at the scene of the shooting. The other two males were taken to a local hospital and their conditions are unknown.“This is not a warzone. We want our residents to feel safe,” Smith said.Smith added that the District’s investigators would continue their investigation and that they are still looking for victims in this case.“We realize that there may be others who may hav...

Jeffers homers twice, Maeda throws solid 6 innings in Twins’ 12-1 win over Diamondbacks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:13:03 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ryan Jeffers homered twice and had three hits and four RBIs, Michael A. Taylor homered for the third straight game and the Minnesota Twins routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-1 on Saturday night.Edouard Julien and Max Kepler also had three hits and Kenta Maeda tossed six strong innings as Minnesota won for the fourth time in five games to stretch its lead in the American League Central to 3 1/2 games.“It looked good, it felt good. We got rolling in a lot of ways,” manager Rocco Baldelli said.Lourdes Gurriel Jr. homered for the second straight game, but the fading Diamondbacks had a season-low two hits and fell for the fifth straight game and sixth in seven games. Arizona is 7-21 since July 2.“I think we lost a little bit of focus at 7-1 and that’s unfortunate because this team’s come back from large deficits. We have a long way to go. We’ve got to find that path again,” Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said.Becoming more mechanically sound, Jeffers extended his hittin...

Simone Biles gana su primer evento competitivo de gimnasia desde 2021

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:13:03 GMT

(CNN) — En su primer evento competitivo desde 2021, la legendaria gimnasta Simone Biles hizo un regreso triunfal y obtuvo el primer lugar frente a un recinto lleno en el Core Hydration Classic el sábado.La superestrella de la gimnasia obtuvo un puntaje de 14,0 en las barras asimétricas, un 14,8 en la barra de equilibrio, un 14,9 en el ejercicio de piso y un notable 15,4 en el salto de potro ante una multitud rugiente en Hoffman Estates, Illinois, en las afueras de Chicago.Biles terminó en primer lugar en la rutina general de piso y barra de equilibrio. Fue tercera en las barras asimétricas.La siete veces medallista olímpica hizo su primera aparición desde que se retiró de varios eventos en los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio en 2021.Sus puntajes la ubican por delante de sus competidoras Jordan Chiles, Leanne Wong y Katelyn Jong.Durante su rutina de piso, Biles realizó un diseño doble con media vuelta, un movimiento que lleva su nombre, para obtener una puntuación de 14,9.Luego, Bile...

Perkins hits RBI single in 10th to lift Brewers to 3-2 win over Pirates

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:13:03 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Blake Perkins singled with the bases loaded through the right side with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.After pinch-hitter Brian Anderson struck out to open the 10th against Angel Perdomo (2-2), Mark Canha was walked intentionally. Both runners advanced on Christian Yelich’s grounder to first. William Contreras was walked intentionally to load the bases and Perkins lined a 2-1 pitch into right to score Victor Caratini.Devin Williams (6-3) got the win with a perfect 10th.The Brewers tied it in the ninth when Carlos Santana, acquired from Pittsburgh before the trade deadline, singled to open off closer David Bednar. Pinch-runner Perkins advanced on a fly out, took third on a wild pitch and scored on rookie Sal Frelich’s RBI single to center.Jason Delay doubled in the only two runs off Brewers starter Corbin Burnes in the fifth. Liover Peguero singled to center with two outs for...

Denver weather: Cooler temperatures to end the weekend

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:13:03 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will be cooler with a few afternoon showers at the end of the weekend and start of the workweek. Weather tonight: StormsEvening thunderstorms will push east Saturday evening and overnight. This will leave behind clearing clouds and cooler temperatures in the mid-50s. Temperatures are cool on the night of Aug. 5.Weather tomorrow: Much cooler, showersSunday, Denver will continue this pattern of morning sunshine followed by a few afternoon showers. Temperatures will be much cooler, and only reach a high in the 70s. Temperatures are cool on Aug. 6.Looking ahead: Cool, drier start to the workweekMonday, temperatures will rebound slightly into the lower 80s alongside a slight chance for showers. Temperatures will then climb to the mid-80s Tuesday and Wednesday. The workweek starting Aug. 7 will be cool.Highs by Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be near normal and max out in the upper 80s. This will be followed by an increasing chance for afternoon t...

Standoff involving barricaded suspect prompts large police presence in Charlestown

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:13:03 GMT

An hours-long standoff between police and a barricaded suspect continued around Caldwell Street in Charlestown Saturday night, with police on scene and the area blocked off as of around 11 p.m. Neighbors speaking with 7NEWS said they called police because they were concerned for another neighbor. Boston police then responded to the area where police said a man barricaded himself inside his home shortly before 6 p.m.With police responding, some neighbors said they came home to realize they could not park on their street. Some were still unable to get home around 11 p.m. Police asked people to avoid the area, if possible, while their response continued.No further information was immediately available.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Schoen & Mangel: Does the Biden administration care about leaking classified info?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:13:03 GMT

The possible revocation of the Hunter Biden plea agreement is not the only scandal facing the Biden administration, as a much larger scandal is lurking, involving national security, Iran, and the potential leaking of classified information. Robert Malley, President Biden’s Iran envoy, tasked with negotiating a new nuclear deal, has been stripped of his position, lost his security clearance, put on unpaid leave, and removed from the State Department’s website, allegedly for giving the Iranians access to classified information. Rumors surrounding Malley, who was also the lead Iran negotiator under former President Obama, began swirling in May when he failed to show up to a classified briefing related to the possibility of a new nuclear deal, but the State Department ducked the questions, simply saying Malley was on extended personal leave.Then, last month the State Department confirmed that Malley was put on leave and his security clearance was suspended, but the Biden administration ...