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Sen. Ted Cruz introduces USPS Act to as a way to combat mail theft

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:23:16 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and U.S. Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced the Upholding a Secure Postal Systems (USPS) Act. The act would require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on nationwide mail theft trends and postal property to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability and to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs, according to a news release from Cruz's press office.According to the news release, this report, required each year for five years, would also include details on measures the postal service has taken to combat theft.“It is time we get to the root of the mail thefts plaguing Texas and the United States," said Cruz in the news release. "Our bill would mandate a report on nationwide mail trends. This report will leave the USPS no choice but to address the widespread theft of mail and create a plan to combat this problem. I am proud to introduce this legislation...

Saints leave 11 men on base in 5-3 loss to Clippers

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:23:16 GMT

The St. Paul Saints certainly had their chances Saturday night.The Saints got on base plenty playing in the fifth of their six-game series against the Columbus Clippers at Huntington Park in Columbus, Ohio, but they left 11 stranded in a 5-3 loss to the Clippers. St. Paul left at least one man on base in all nine innings — including a bases-loaded opportunity in the ninth. It’s the third time this season they’ve left 11 on.Jordan Balazovic lasted just four innings in his start for the Saints (23-19), giving up four hits and two runs (both earned) while striking out five. Things got worse as Josh Winder came in and gave up five hits and three runs (two earned) in three innings of relief work, taking the loss. Connor Sadzeck steadied things in the eighth, pitching a shutout frame.Daniel Schneeman hit a solo home run off Balazovic in the second, which opened the scoring and gave the Clippers (21-22) the early advantage.Royce Lewis, who’s in the midst of a rehab ...

Doane Stuart looks back on Kenwood campus

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:23:16 GMT

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -The Doane Stuart School took time to reflect on the old Kenwood campus with alumni and current students. They say that what was taught back then is still alive and well in today's school.The memorial was attended in high spirits. Stories were shared and songs were sung in an effort to look back on good times. Marcy Cathey, Doane Stuart's Head of School, says those times have gone all too quickly. "The (Kenwood) campus burned at the end of March. While we had moved from that location in 2009, It's still very much a part of that history," said Cathey. Old Doane Stuart school demolition complete, city offering reward for information The cause of the fire is still unknown, the school sharing with NEWS10 they were heartbroken to hear of the tragedy. "As far as I know, there hasn't been any new discoveries made about what caused the fire," explained Cathey.Cathey says the school was able to salvage some pieces of the burned campus, bringing them to their new c...

Gorman's go-ahead blast lifts Cardinals to 6-5 win over Dodgers

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:23:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS — Nolan Gorman hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer off Victor González in the eighth inning, boosting the St. Louis Cardinals over the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 Saturday night and out of the NL Central cellar for the first time in nearly a month.After the Dodgers closed with two runs in the ninth, Mookie Betts took a called third strike from Giovany Gallegos on a full-count fastball on the outside corner, stranding the potential tying run on second.St. Louis (20-27) has won 10 of 13 following an eight-game losing streak and moved into fourth place, percentage points ahead of Cincinnati (19-26). The Cardinals had fallen into last place on April 26.With the score 3-3, Tommy Edman doubled off González (1-1) leading off the eighth and with one out, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts elected to intentionally walk Paul Goldschmidt. Gorman hit a 1-1 sinker for his 13th homer, a 400-foot drive into the Cardinals bullpen in right field that raised his total to 39 RBIs, RELATED - Doug Arm...

Locals upset over LAPD's 'No Stopping' signs ahead of Highland Park lowrider cruise

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:23:16 GMT

Anger is brewing among locals who say police are cracking down on a popular event involving lowriders cruising in Highland Park on Saturday night.Locals were excited to show off their classic rides during a planned cruise on York Boulevard, but said Los Angeles police are trying to deter them.LAPD has put up “No Stopping” signs ahead of the event, with heavy police presence expected. However, some drivers feel they’re being unfairly targeted and discriminated against.Participants tell KTLA they feel their character is being unfairly questioned and they don’t understand why officers are cracking down on them.The “No Parking” signs showed up on York Boulevard overnight with a “No Stopping 11 a.m. to midnight - Saturday Only” notation clearly printed on them.“It’s very sad that they're trying to run us out of our own neighborhood,” said Tony Ruiz, a local car enthusiast. “We’re hardworking Angelenos. We don’t bother anybody. To fix an old Chevy car or any make of car costs a lot of mon...

CCS baseball playoffs: Saturday’s first-round results, quarterfinal matchups

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:23:16 GMT

NEW: PREP SPORTS MAILBAGThe Bay Area News Group is introducing a high school sports mailbag in May. Get your questions in as soon as possible. Our debut edition is an open forum. Got questions about spring sports playoffs, coaching changes, an early peek at football season, etc.? Send them to [email protected]. Please include “mailbag” in the subject line.BaseballDivision ISaturday’s first roundNo. 6 Hollister 6, No. 3 St. Francis 1No. 7 Live Oak 7, No. 2 Archbishop Mitty 2No. 5 St. Ignatius 2, No. 4 Los Gatos 0No. 1 Valley Christian 6, No. 8 Menlo-Atherton 3Wednesday’s semifinalsNo. 7 Live Oak (18-9) at No. 6 Hollister (22-6), TBANo. 5 St. Ignatius (17-11) at No. 1 Valley Christian (27-3), TBADivision IISaturday’s first roundNo. 6 Serra 10, No. 3 Burlingame 4No. 2 Bellarmine 4, No. 7 Santa Cruz 0No. 4 Leigh 11, No. 5 Sacred Heart Cathedral 8No. 1 Aptos 5, No. 8 Pioneer 4Thursday’s semifinalNo. 6 Serra (16-11) at No. 2 Bellarmine (18-12-1), TBANo. 4 Leigh ...

Puppy missing from Fremont home after residential burglary

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:23:16 GMT

(KRON)-- A family in Fremont is missing their adorable furry friend after a suspected residential burglary in broad daylight Saturday afternoon. Free dental care provided to those in need at San Jose convention center A nine-week old Jack Russell terrier puppy is believed to have been taken from a home in the area of Fremont Boulevard and Eggers Drive. Police believe the burglary took place around 12:50 p.m.The puppy's name is Keo. He is described as a mostly white dog with a patch of black around his left eye and a black spot on top of his head.

Gazdag scores twice to help Union roll past Revolution 3-0

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:23:16 GMT

CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Dániel Gazdag scored two goals in the second half to spark the Philadelphia Union to a 3-0 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday night.Neither team scored until Gazdag took a pass from Mikael Uhre and found the net in the 56th minute. Gazdag added some insurance for the Union (6-4-3) in the 74th minute with a penalty-kick goal. Gazdag’s goal was his fifth of the season. The midfielder is also tied for the league lead with seven assists.Julián Carranza finished off the scoring in the 88th minute when he took a pass from Chris Donovan and found the net for the fifth time this season.Philadelphia has earned back-to-back wins over the Revolution (7-3-3) after ending a five-match skid in the series. The Union won for the second time in their last five matches at home after seeing a 13-match unbeaten run in all competitions end.Andre Blake didn’t have to make a save on his way to the clean sheet for Philadelphia. Blake has a league-high 67 shu...

Blue Origin, de Jeff Bezos, consigue un importante proyecto de alunizaje de la NASA

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:23:16 GMT

(CNN) — Blue Origin, la compañía espacial fundada por Jeff Bezos, se unirá al programa de alunizaje de la NASA, por lo que competirá contra SpaceX de Elon Musk para desarrollar naves espaciales destinadas a transportar astronautas a la superficie de la Luna.La NASA anunció el viernes que Blue Origin trabajará para preparar su concepto de módulo de aterrizaje Blue Moon para una misión denominada Artemis V, que está programada para despegar en 2028. Artemis V sería la tercera de una serie de misiones bajo el programa lunar de la NASA que se espera que lleve humanos a la Luna.Blue Origin desarrollará su módulo de aterrizaje lunar junto con los socios Lockheed Martin, Draper, Boeing, Astrobotic y Honeybee Robotics.La nave de Jeff Bezos, nombrada en honor a su madre, ya no será usada para atrapar los cohetes de Blue OriginEn total, el precio del programa de desarrollo del módulo de aterrizaje lunar de Blue Origin probablemente valga más de US$ 7.000 millones. El contrato tiene un v...

Moreno rallies Cincinnati to 3-2 victory over Crew

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:23:16 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Junior Moreno scored the go-ahead goal in the 67th minute and FC Cincinnati held on to defeat the rival Columbus Crew 3-2 on Saturday night. Luciano Acosta scored a pair of first-half goals for Cincinnati (9-1-3), which has now won eight straight matches at home. The team sits atop the Eastern Conference standings.Lucas Zelarayan and Malte Amundson both scored for the Crew (5-5-3), who lost to Cincinnati for the first time since 2020 in the so-called “Hell is Real” rivalry. Acosta gave Cincinnati the lead in the 16th minute, then doubled it in the 23rd when he converted on a penalty kick. Zelarayan scored his sixth goal of the season for the Crew in the 40th, finishing off a cross from Cucho Hernandez. The Crew tied it early in the second half on a rebound goal from Amundsen, who was making his second start for Columbus this season. Moreno’s goal paved the way for Cincinnati to claim just its second victory in the series. Goalkeeper Roman Celentano finished w...