What is the weird smell near Point Richmond?
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:40:51 GMT
(KRON) -- The Bay Area Air Quality Management District received several complaints this week about "sewage-like odors" in the Point Richmond area. BAAQMD says the pungent smell comes from elevated hydrogen sulfide levels at the City of Richmond's Wastewater Treatment Plant. The air district measured the elevated levels at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday and completed an investigation of the facility two hours later. "The Air District is closely monitoring an odor issue from the City of Richmond’s wastewater treatment facility. The site has been conducting various onsite planned construction projects that may be the cause of recent rotten egg odors in the Point Richmond area." BAAQMD said. More rain on the way to Bay Area Staff at the wastewater plant said the facility was undergoing scheduled construction involving equipment associated with the wastewater treatment process. Veolia Water West Operating Services, which operates the plant, said it is part of a $42 million project to improve envir...Eduardo Rodriguez and Arizona Diamondbacks agree to $80 million, 4-year deal, AP source says
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:40:51 GMT
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks and pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez have agreed to an $80 million, four-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday night because the team had not announced the move.Rodriguez gives the National League champions another quality starter for their rotation. The 30-year-old left-hander spent the past two seasons with the Detroit Tigers and went 13-9 with a 3.30 ERA in 2023. He spent his first six seasons with the Boston Red Sox and had his best year in 2019, going 19-6 with a 3.81 ERA in 34 starts.Rodriguez joins a Diamondbacks rotation that includes NL Cy Young Award finalist Zac Gallen, veteran Merrill Kelly and youngsters like righty Brandon Pfaadt and lefty Tommy Henry. ESPN first reported Rodriguez and the Diamondbacks had reached a deal.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLBSourceMarchessault, Eichel lift Golden Knights to 6-3 win over Bues
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:40:51 GMT
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jonathan Marchessault scored his 200th career goal and Jack Eichel added a goal and an assist, leading the Vegas Golden Knights to a 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night.Zach Whitecloud, Keegan Kolesar, Michael Amadio and William Karlsson also scored for Vegas, and Logan Thompson had 26 saves.Jordan Kyrou, Jake Neighbours and Kevin Hayes had goals for St. Louis, and Jordan Binnington had a season-high 43 saves.The two teams played Monday in Las Vegas with the Blues winning 2-1 in overtime. St. Louis has now alternated wins and losses in its past eight games.The Golden Knights scored four second period goals, including two on the power play, to take command. The first three goals came in less than three minutes of play.Vegas got on the scoreboard first 8:03 into the game when Whitecloud scored his first goal of the season, finding the top corner for the goal. The Blues now are 1-11-1 when allowing the first goal in a game.St. Louis then scored thre...Today in History: December 7, Japan attacks Pearl Harbor
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:40:51 GMT
Today in History Today is Thursday, Dec. 7, the 341st day of 2023. There are 24 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 7, 1941, the Empire of Japan launched an air raid on the U.S. Navy base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii as well as targets in Malaya, Hong Kong, Guam, the Philippines and Wake Island; the United States declared war against Japan the next day. On this date: In 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. In 1796, electors chose John Adams to be the second president of the United States. In 1917, during World War I, the United States declared war on Austria-Hungary. In 1963, during the Army-Navy game, videotaped instant replay was used for the first time in a live sports telecast. In 1972, America’s last moon mission to date was launched as Apollo 17 blasted off from Cape Canaveral. In 1982, convicted murderer Charlie Brooks Jr. became the first U.S. prisoner to be executed by injection, at a prison in Huntsville, Texas. In 19...J Balvin returns to his reggaeton roots on the romantic ‘Amigos’ — and no, it is not about Bad Bunny
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:40:51 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — At a Frank Sinatra-themed restaurant in the lobby of Encore, a luxury hotel and casino on the Vegas strip, Colombian musician J Balvin sat down to discuss his interest in Formula One. Balvin was the only artist at last month’s Las Vegas Grand Prix to perform twice doing their motorsport weekend — for him, it was an opportunity to participate in a global sport as a global musician. It also allowed him to tease his latest single, the reggaeton track “Amigos,” on the Sphere, the largest LED screen on Earth.A one point during the week, an ad with a photo number projected on the Sphere read “J Balvin doesn’t need more friends.”Fans could’ve misinterpreted it as a response to a verse on Bad Bunny’s track “Thunder y Lightning.” On it, the Puerto Rican star says “Ustedes me han visto con los mismo mientras ustedes son amigo de todo el mundo como Balvin.” In English, it translates to “You guys have seen me with the same people while you all are ...Bulls guard Zach LaVine needs 3 to 4 more weeks of rehab on right foot
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:40:51 GMT
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine could be sidelined through the rest of December because of inflammation in his right foot.The Bulls said Wednesday night after their 111-100 victory over Charlotte that the two-time All-Star will need three to four more weeks of rehab. LaVine missed his third straight game, with Chicago going 3-0.LaVine signed a five-year, $215.16 million extension after the 2021-22 season. He’s averaging 21 points in 18 games — and has been the topic of recent trade speculation.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nbaSourceJace Carter scores 14 points as No. 21 Texas A&M routs DePaul 89-64
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:40:51 GMT
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Jace Carter scored 14 points and Wade Taylor IV and Henry Coleman III added 13 each as No. 21 Texas A&M raced to a 32-point halftime lead and cruised to a 89-64 win over DePaul on Wednesday night.The Aggies made 14 3-pointers, which is tied for second-most in school history. Texas A&M (7-2) led 62-30 at halftime for its most points in a first half since scoring 65 against Grambling in 2006. The Aggies made 11 of their 3-pointers before the break, led by four from Carter and three from Taylor. Carter entered the game shooting just 17% on 3-pointers, but made 4 of 7 Wednesday night. “I believe in Jace, I believed in him from the first time I met him,” coach Buzz Williams said. “He’s easy to cheer for. He’s incredibly consistent as a worker.”Teammate Manny Obaseki also raved about Carter. “Jace has been working every single day,” he said. “There’s no surprise to it when he’s making shots because he’s been working.” Carter said he was helped this we...Minnesota overcomes loss of leading scorer Garcia, rallies to beat Nebraska 76-65
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:40:51 GMT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Elijah Hawkins scored 12 points with 11 assists and Minnesota overcame a 15-point halftime deficit and the loss of leading scorer Dawson Garcia to beat Nebraska 76-65 on Wednesday night. Garcia, who had a career-high 36 points in the Gophers’ Big Ten-opening loss against Ohio State, turned an ankle a couple minutes into the game. He returned late in the half and started the second half, but was favoring his ankle and soon took a seat with Minnesota (6-3, 1-1) trailing by 11.A few minutes later Minnesota went on a 18-2 run and took a three-point lead. Joshua Ola-Joseph hit a 3-pointer and added two more buckets including a dunk in a subsequent run and Minnesota led by nine with under nine minutes remaining. Nebraska (7-2, 0-1) got within four with five minutes left but no closer with Hawkins hitting a 3-pointer with 2 1/2 minutes to go for an eight-point edge.Ola-Joseph scored 15 points, Braeden Carrington 13 and Mike Mitchell Jr. and Pharrel Payne had 12 apiece fo...Luka Doncic has first first-half triple-double in Mavericks’ 147-97 victory over Jazz
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:40:51 GMT
DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic had 40 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists playing only three periods after the first first-half triple-double of his career in the Dallas Mavericks’ 147-97 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.Doncic had his 60th career triple-double to move past Larry Bird and into sole possession of ninth place overall on the career list.“Pretty amazing,” said Doncic, who sported a thin headband for the first time only days after becoming a first-time father. “I don’t know what to say, honestly. We all know who Larry Bird was, so it’s pretty special.”Doncic shot 14 of 25 from the floor, 6 of 12 on 3-pointers. He played 32 minutes, slightly above his per-game average.“Luka set the tone with that, knocking down shot after shot after shot … after shot after shot after shot,” Tim Hardaway Jr. said. “I thought he was going to go 50-20-20.”Doncic went into the final 1:30 of the second quarter with 29 points, nine rebounds and nine assists. He grabbed a rebound with 1:1...John Kerry: US has to get rid of ‘crazy’ oil and gas subsidies
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:40:51 GMT
Listen on Spotify Apple Music Google Play EN_Google_Podcasts_Badge Created with Sketch. Acast Amazon Music As negotiators from nearly 200 countries enter the final week of climate talks at COP28 in Dubai, all eyes will be on the big players and who moves first. In this week’s special edition of Power Play from Dubai, host Anne McElvoy talks to one of the most influential figures in ...Latest news
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