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Orange County vigil held to mourn death of Muslim child murdered in Illinois

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:59 GMT

A vigil was held in Orange County Tuesday evening, bringing dozens of people together to mourn the death of Wadea Al-Fayoum, a 6-year-old Muslim child in Illinois who was stabbed and killed in what authorities are investigating as a hate crime.The vigil was held at the Islamic Center of Orange County in Garden Grove and was hosted by several Islamic civil rights and advocacy groups."We are here remembering this boy, but at the same time asking for islamophobia to stop being spread in Orange County," said Hassan Mukhlis of the Islamic Society Of Orange County.Last week, Wadea and his mother were allegedly attacked by Joseph M. Czuba, 71, the family's landlord in Plainfield, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Wadea was stabbed more than two-dozen times and died from his injuries. His mother was stabbed more than 30 times and is in critical condition, but is expected to survive.This undated photo shows Wadea Al-Fayoume. (CAIR-Chicago via AP)Czuba was arrested and charged with first-degree ...

Long Beach searching for volunteers to participate in Día de los Muertos parade

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:59 GMT

The City of Long Beach is searching for volunteers to participate in this year's Día de los Muertos parade.The parade is scheduled to take place in downtown Long Beach on Nov. 4, and volunteers from local businesses, nonprofit organizations and community groups are being sought to partake in the event.Among the positions that need filled, the City is looking for banner walkers, crowd control, registration teams and other miscellaneous roles that will be crucial for the parade to go off without a hitch. This is the 8th annual Día de los Muertos celebration in Long Beach, which celebrates the culture and tradition of the indigenous communities of Mexico and Latin America.The celebration features traditional music, dance, food, clothing and arts and crafts.Those interested in lending their time for the event are urged to sign up and register as a volunteer. Registering ahead of time is required and submissions can be submitted online.Additional information can also be obtained by conta...

The 10 most expensive homes reported sold in Fremont in the week of Oct. 9

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:59 GMT

A house that sold for $4.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Fremont in the past week.In total, 15 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2.4 million. The average price per square foot ended up at $1,055.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Oct. 9 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $2.1 million, detached house in the 3000 block of Surry PlaceThe 1,980 square-foot single-family residence in the 3000 block of Surry Place in Fremont has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in September and the total purchase price was $2,100,000, $1,061 per square foot. The house was built in 1972. The house features four bedrooms and three bathrooms.Surry Place9. $2.3 million, single-family residence in the 40900 block of Camero PlaceThe property in the 40900 block of Camero Place in Fremont has new ow...

High school football: Foothill cancels Friday’s game against De La Salle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:59 GMT

Foothill has canceled its football game Friday night against De La Salle because of injuries and sickness.Coach Greg Haubner said his roster has about 25-27 healthy players, down from 44 at the start of the season.He hopes to get some players back in the next week or two.The forfeit leaves De La Salle with nine regular-season games. Coach Justin Alumbaugh said on Tuesday night that he has tried to fill the vacancy with a last-minute replacement but isn’t hopeful given the late stage in the season.De La Salle is coming off a dramatic 33-27 overtime victory at San Ramon Valley on Friday. The Spartans (5-2) have won five in a row since opening the season with losses to Orange Lutheran and Serra.The Concord school had a bye week between its McClymonds and San Ramon Valley games.Related ArticlesHigh School Sports | High school football rankings Week 9, 2023: Bay Area News Group Top 25 High School Sports | Monday Morning Lights: De La Salle-SRV rewind, ear...

Draisaitl stars as the Oilers beat the Predators 6-1 for their first win of the season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:59 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had two power-play goals and two assists, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Nashville Predators 6-1 on Tuesday night for their first win of the season.Zach Hyman had a goal and three assists for Edmonton, which opened with two losses to Vancouver by a combined 12-4 score. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a goal and two assists, and Jack Campbell made 41 saves.“We got contributions from a lot of people, but certainly Jack’s contributions stood out above the rest,” Edmonton coach Jay Woodcroft said.The Oilers improved to 9-0-2 in their last 11 games against the Predators.Tommy Novak scored a power-play goal in the second period for Nashville. The Predators dropped to 1-3 on the season.“I really liked our will, our effort,” Predators coach Andrew Brunette said, “it just has to be a little bit smarter, a little bit of understanding where in parts of the game that you really have to make sure you take care of business in certain areas, and we didn’t, an...

Cozens scores in OT, lifts Buffalo Sabres to 3-2 win over Tampa Bay Lightning

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:59 GMT

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — After the Sabres failed to nurse a one-goal lead over the final period, Dylan Cozens stepped up by scoring 1:46 into overtime to secure Buffalo’s first win of the season by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Tuesday night.The goal came after Buffalo blew a 2-0 first-period lead, and after Brandon Hagel scored twice, and tied the game with seven seconds remaining.“That would be frustrating to lose that game,” Cozens said. “But those are the type of games we need to win. Low scoring, gritty games and games where we just find a way.”Zemgus Girgensons and Jeff Skinner also scored for Buffalo, and rookie goalie Devon Levi stopped 21 shots in rebounding after opening the season with two losses.Sabres coach Don Granato never felt his team experience a let down in confidence entering the extra frame.“I love where they were at and just felt confident that they were going to get the job done,” Granato said. “And I think that was probably our message, just move o...

Schwarber homers twice, Turner goes deep, Phillies power past Arizona 10-0 in Game 2 of NLCS

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:59 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit two of Philadelphia’s three solo homers off Merrill Kelly, and the sweet-swinging Phillies pounded the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-0 on Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in the NL Championship Series.Trea Turner also connected and J.T. Realmuto had two hits and three RBIs as Philadelphia improved to 7-1 in the playoffs, moving closer to a second straight World Series appearance. Aaron Nola tossed three-hit ball and struck out seven in six innings.Game 3 is Thursday at Chase Field. The Texas Rangers also hold a 2-0 lead over the Houston Astros in the ALCS headed into Wednesday’s game.It was another loud night in Philly as Kelly was roasted after saying fans at Citizens Bank Park could not possibly be any louder than the ones he heard cheering for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.Not just any Classic game. The one in May when Turner hit a grand slam for the United States that lifted them into the tournament’s semifinals.“I haven’t obviously he...

Tip math: Montgomery Co. lawmakers hear two sides in the fight over tipped wage credit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:59 GMT

Tension was in the air at a hearing in Rockville, Maryland, on doing away with the tipped wage credit and phasing in a minimum wage that matches the rest of Montgomery County among both sides of the debate.As the Tuesday afternoon hearing started, Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass urged both sides to be “respectful,” adding that “we know there are a lot of emotions, and a lot of concerns” on both sides of the debate.The legislation, Bill 35-23, County Minimum Wage — Tipped Workers, would raise the minimum wage for tipped workers from the current $4 an hour rate with a $2 an hour increase by July 2024. The hourly wage would continue to increase until it matches the county’s own minimum wage, which currently ranges from $14.50 to $16.70 an hour, depending on the number of employees in the workplace.Council members Will Jawando and Kristin Mink have championed the bill, arguing it would raise the floor for workers.Maryland Del. Gabriel Acevero...

Salter passes for 2 TDs, Cooley runs for three TDs, Liberty beats Middle Tennessee 42-35

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:59 GMT

LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Kaidon Salter threw two touchdowns passes and added 160 yards rushing, Quinton Cooley scored three rushing touchdown and Liberty beat Middle Tennessee 42-35 Tuesday night. Salter was 12-of-20 passing for 140 yards and Cooley had 123 yards rushing on 22 carries for Liberty (7-0, 5-0 Conference USA). Cooley’s third touchdown, a 10-yard run, made it 35-all late in the third quarter and a few plays later Brylan Green forced a fumble that was recovered by Kobe Singleton and gave Liberty possession at its own 42. Salter ran for a 10-yard gain on a third-and-14 but an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty gave the Flames a fresh set of downs and, on the ensuing play, threw a 37-yard TD pass to CJ Daniels that capped the scoring with 14:37 to play. The Middle Tennessee (2-6, 1-3) offense stalled on each of its next two drives before a 12-yard punt gave the Blue Raiders possession at the Liberty 23 with 5:17 to play. One play later, Nicholas Vattiato had pass a pass int...

Sean Couturier scores on penalty shot in Flyers’ 2-0 victory over Canucks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:59 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sean Couturier scored on a penalty shot for his first goal in nearly two years, Carter Hart made 25 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-0 in their home opener Tuesday night.After being taken down by Elias Pettersson, Couturier beat Thatcher Demko on the penalty shot to make it 2-0 with 2:37 remaining in the first period. Couturier approached the goal from the right with his back to Demko, then spun to his forehand for a snapper that went in off the far post.Couturier scored for the first time since Dec. 10, 2021. He was sidelined for the second half of the 2021-22 season and all of last season because of a back injury.Rookie defenseman Egor Zamula opened the scoring with his first NHL goal, beating Demko to the glove side 1:45 into the game.The Canucks lost for the first time after sweeping an opening home-and-home set with the Edmonton Oilers.Hart had his first shutout of the season and sixth in the NHL.OILERS 6, PREDATORS 1NASHVILLE, ...