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Magnitude 3.1 earthquake strikes outside Healdsburg

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:18:22 GMT

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck Saturday afternoon outside of Healdsburg.The quake hit at 2:25 p.m. about five miles northwest of The Geysers geothermal field in the Mayacamas Mountains in eastern Sonoma County, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It had a depth of less than half a mile below ground, the agency said.There were no immediate reports of damage.Related ArticlesNews | Before an earthquake: How to set up a family plan and make your house safer News | Earthquake kits: What to put in a go-bag, plus what supplies to keep at home and in the car News | Magnitude 4.7 earthquake rattles Bay Area, Central Coast News | Quake talk addresses damage done to Winchester Mystery House in 1906 News | Series of small earthquakes rattle Oakland hills, East Bay  

Photos: Annual parade and egg hunts help to kick-off Easter celebrations in the Bay Area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:18:22 GMT

Families lined the streets in downtown Campbell for the Bunnies & Bonnets Parade on Saturday. Performers, classic cars, local groups and more made their way along Campbell Avenue for the annual parade, now in its 22nd year.Danville’s Eggstravaganza egg hunt hosted local children all racing to collect treasure-filled eggs at the Danville Community Center. Along with the egg hunt the family friendly event offered face painting, arts and crafts pictures with the Spring Bunny and more.An Imperial stormtrooper high fives children in the crowd during The 22nd Annual Bunnies and Bonnets Parade on Campbell Avenue in Campbell, Calif., Saturday, April 8, 2023. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) Sara Nakatsu, 15, of San Jose, performs with the Valley Baton Club during The 22nd Annual Bunnies and Bonnets Parade on Campbell Avenue in Campbell, Calif., Saturday, April 8, 2023. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) Serena Rodriguez, of Campbell, skates representing Dotties Roller ...

McDavid reaches 150-point milestone; Oilers beat Sharks 6-1

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:18:22 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Connor McDavid became the first player in 27 years to reach 150 points in a season when he had two goals and an assist in the Edmonton Oilers’ 6-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday.McDavid set up Ryan Nugent-Hopkins early in the first period for his 87th assist and scored with 1:44 left in the first period for his 63rd goal to reach the milestone last achieved by Mario Lemieux when he scored 161 points in 1995-96.McDavid added another goal late in the third period to give him 64 goals and 151 points with two games remaining in the regular season.McDavid became just the sixth player ever to record 150 points in a season, joining Wayne Gretzky (nine times), Lemieux (four times), Phil Esposito, Steve Yzerman and Bernie Nichols. Zach Hyman, Derek Ryan and Philip Broberg also scored to help the Oilers win their seventh straight game. Edmonton, which began the day three points ahead of third-place Los Angeles in the Pacific Division, closed in on c...

Clippers beat Blazers to bolster hopes of avoiding play-in

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:18:22 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points, Norman Powell added 23 and the Los Angeles Clippers solidified their hopes of avoiding the play-in game with a 136-125 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday.Russell Westbrook had 20 points for the Clippers, who have won four of their last six and hold the fifth spot in the Western Conference.Wins by LA and Minnesota on Saturday ensured the Clippers can finish no lower than seventh. Their best hope of avoiding the play-in game though is beating Phoenix on Sunday in what could be a preview of a first-round series.Kevin Knox II had 30 points, Shaedon Sharpe 26 and Trendon Watford 24 for the Trail Blazers, who have dropped three straight and eight of their last nine.Portland led 70-64 at halftime before the Clippers went on a 14-2 run early in the third quarter to gain control. The Trail Blazers rallied to get within 86-85 on a 3-pointer by Knox before the Clippers put it away for good with a 23-7 spurt.Leonard had 13 poin...

NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying Race 1 Results

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:18:22 GMT

SaturdayAt Bristol Motor Speedway DirtBristol, Tenn.Lap length: 0.53 miles(Start position in parentheses)1. (5) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 15 laps, 0 points.2. (6) Tyler Reddick, Toyota, 15, 0.3. (8) Christopher Bell, Toyota, 15, 0.4. (2) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 15, 0.5. (1) Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Chevrolet, 15, 0.6. (4) Justin Haley, Chevrolet, 15, 0.7. (10) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 15, 0.8. (7) Josh Berry, Chevrolet, 15, 0.9. (9) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 15, 0.10. (3) BJ McLeod, Chevrolet, 15, 0.___Race Statistics were not immediately available.___NASCAR Driver Rating FormulaA maximum of 150 points can be attained in a race.The formula combines the following categories: Wins, Finishes, Top-15 Finishes, Average Running Position While on Lead Lap, Average Speed Under Green, Fastest Lap, Led Most Laps, Lead-Lap Finish.Source

Swanson’s injury a concern as US downs Ireland 2-0

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:18:22 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Emily Fox and Lindsey Horan both scored for the United States in a 2-0 victory Saturday over Ireland that was marred by what appeared to be a serious left knee injury to Mallory Swanson.Swanson was carted off the field at Q2 Stadium and was taken to a hospital. She was the team’s leading scorer this year with seven goals as the United States prepares for the Women’s World Cup this summer.The match also marked the return of midfielder Julie Ertz, who had not played for the United States since the Tokyo Olympics.The second of two matches against Ireland was set for Tuesday in St. Louis. The games are the final chance that U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski will have to evaluate his players before he must select a 23-player roster for the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.The United States fought off a barrage of shots in the 24th minute before Fox scored in the 37th with a low blast through a pair of defenders into the far corner of Ireland’s goal...

Connor McDavid becomes 1st player with 150 points since 1996

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:18:22 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Connor McDavid became the first player in 27 years to reach 150 points in a season when he had a goal and an assist in the first period of Edmonton’s game against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday.McDavid set up Ryan Nugent-Hopkins early in the first period for his 87th assist and then knocked in a rebound with 1:44 left in the first period for his 63rd goal to reach the milestone last achieved by Mario Lemieux when he scored 161 points in 1995-96.McDavid added another goal in the third period to give him 151 points on the season.McDavid became just the sixth player ever to record 150 points in a season, joining Wayne Gretzky (nine times), Lemieux (four times), Phil Esposito, Steve Yzerman and Bernie Nichols.___AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhl and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Agbaji scores 28, rallies Jazz past Nuggets 118-114

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:18:22 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Ochai Agbaji scored 28 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 118-114 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday.Luka Samanic finished with a career-high 23 points and eight rebounds for Utah. Kris Dunn chipped in 19 points, a season-high 14 assists and eight rebounds. Simone Fontecchio added 15 points.The Jazz snapped a four-game losing streak and won for just the second time in 10 games.Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored a season-high 21 points for the Nuggets. Jamal Murray added 20 points and five assists. Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. chipped in 15 points apiece. Nikola Jokic tallied 10 rebounds and 10 assists.Denver lost for the fifth time in six games.After trailing the entire first half, Denver surged ahead late in the third quarter. Caldwell-Pope buried back-to-back 3s to spark a 19-4 run that gave the Nuggets a 95-87 lead. Murray and Gordon punctuated the decisive run with two more outside baskets.Utah rallied in the fourth quarter. Agbaji scored three ...

Rules, appeals and penalties talk of NASCAR at Bristol

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:18:22 GMT

Defending Bristol dirt race champion Kyle Busch wonders if NASCAR drivers need a refresher course on the rules. Busch, who’ll try and make it two in a row on the dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday, acknowledged that NASCAR’s rules process is front-and-center these days of punishment and appeals.Last week, it was Hendrick Motorsports getting its points penalties on all four drivers rescinded by an appeals panel. This week, its Denny Hamlin’s appeal for his actions at Phoenix last month upheld by a three-person panel. And Hendrick teams are on the clock again after NASCAR docked the teams of Alex Bowman and William Byron 60 points apiece Thursday for illegal modifications in the greenhouse, or center area, of the car after Richmond last week.Hamlin detailed his strategy, ultimately unsuccessful, on his podcast after the hearing. He compiled nearly three dozen examples of past NASCAR incidents like he had with Ross Chastain at Phoenix. “He had 35 examples,”...

Según el Ejército, lanzan misiles contra Israel desde Siria

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:18:22 GMT

JERUSALÉN — Tres misiles fueron lanzados desde Siria hacia territorio israelí, indicó el ejército de Israel el sábado, un ataque inusual desde el vecino del noreste del país que sucede tras días de una escalada de la violencia en varios frentes.De momento nadie se ha atribuido el lanzamiento de misiles, que no causaron daños ni víctimas. Sólo un misil logró cruzar al territorio israelí y cayó en un campo en los Altos del Golán anexados por Israel.También el sábado, las fuerzas de seguridad israelíes mataron a tiros a un palestino de 20 años en el norte de la Cisjordania ocupada, informaron autoridades de salud palestinas. El ejército israelí afirmó que abrió fuego contra palestinos que arrojaban piedras y artefactos explosivos a los soldados. Aumenta la violencia: ataques en Israel y Cisjordania dejan al menos 3 muertos y varios heridos Crece la tensión: lanzan decenas de cohetes desde el Líbano hacia Israel El Ministerio de Salud...