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Californians can save thousands when buying a home in Texas, report says

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:22:40 GMT

Many Californians, especially those hoping to become homeowners, could potentially find their forever home in Texas at an affordable price, according to a new report from Storage Café.Whether someone is looking to become a first-time homeowner or downsize, it can be challenging to find a reasonably priced home in the Golden State due to high home prices, but that doesn’t seem to be a major issue in Texas.The report found that homes, on average, cost $282,000 less in Texas compared to California. The savings could be even more depending on where people lived in California and where they are moving to in Texas. For example, researchers found that former Los Angeles County residents moving to El Paso could save $592,530 when purchasing a house in the Texas city compared to purchasing one in L.A. County.The study found that the median home price in L.A. County is $879,000, while the median home price in El Paso, Texas, is $286,470.Those looking to purchase a home in Texas may also get a...

Iowa Republicans will hold 2024 caucuses on January 15

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:22:40 GMT

(CNN) — Iowa Republicans voted Saturday to hold their first-in-the-nation caucuses on January 15 next year, setting up the earliest start of the presidential nominating process since 2012, when caucusgoers gathered on January 3. The State Central Committee of the Iowa GOP met Saturday and voted unanimously on the date.Amid plans by Iowa Democrats to conduct their presidential preference vote by mail, following a disastrous 2020 caucus, Iowa GOP Chairman Jeff Kaufmann said in a statement that his party remained “committed to maintaining Iowa’s cherished First-in-the-Nation Caucuses.”He also said the Iowa GOP is looking forward to “holding a historic caucus in the coming months and defeating Joe Biden come November 2024.”January 15 next year coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal and state holiday. Kaufmann said at a virtual news conference Saturday that while the holiday wasn’t the main reason the date was chosen, it comes with ...

Amidst career season at 35, SF Giants starter Alex Cobb added to MLB All-Star Game

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:22:40 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — In the midst of what could be the best season of his career, 35-year-old right-hander Alex Cobb was told on Saturday that he’d be representing the San Francisco Giants at the MLB All-Star Game.The Giants will also be represented by closer Camilo Doval, an original All-Star selection. Cobb was added as a late addition to replace Atlanta Braves right-hander Bryce Elder.After throwing six shutout innings against the Seattle Mariners this week, Cobb now owns a 6-2 record with a 2.91 ERA and 86 strikeouts to just 21 walks in 89 2/3 innings. His 4.1 strikeout-to-walk ratio is the best of his career. More notably, he’s found a resurgence of power late in his career.Since signing a two-year, $20-million deal with the Giants before the 2022 season, Cobb has seen his average velocity on his signature two-seam fastball jump to 95 mph. He averaged 91 to 93 mph throughout most of his career.On a team that’s struggling to find consistent starting pitching, Cobb and Logan Web...

Local fishermen assist in water rescue near Oracle Park

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:22:40 GMT

(KRON) -- Several kayakers were rescued from the water near Mission Bay on Saturday afternoon, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. Hwy-1 SB lanes closed due to traffic accident Around 1 p.m., five kayakers were rescued by an SFFD boat near near Barry Bonds Jr. Giants Field, a tee ball field just across the water from Oracle Park. Another two victims were pulled from the water by crew members of a local fishing vessel. All victims are under evaluation by the SFFD emergency medical staff and are in good condition. No other details were shared. This is a developing story. Please stick with KRON for updates.

Mikolas pitches 7 crisp innings as St. Louis Cardinals beat Chicago White Sox 3-0

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:22:40 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Miles Mikolas pitched seven efficient innings, Jordan Walker homered and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago White Sox 3-0 on Saturday.Mikolas allowed four hits — all singles — in his first win since May 30. The 34-year-old right-hander struck out six and walked none, throwing 71 of his 95 pitches for strikes.Mikolas (5-5), a two-time All-Star, was 0-4 with a 6.00 ERA in his previous six starts.Giovanny Gallegos worked around Oscar Colás’ leadoff single in the eighth, and Jordan Hicks finished the seven-hitter for his seventh save.Walker hit a solo drive in the ninth for his eighth homer for last-place St. Louis. Paul DeJong singled in Nolan Gorman in the second, and Brendan Donovan added a run-scoring groundout in the fifth.White Sox right-hander Touki Toussaint (0-2) allowed five hits — all singles — in five innings. He struck out five and walked one in his second start since he was claimed off waivers from Cleveland last month.Chicago dropped to 10-18 in...

Tigers have a combined no-hitter against Blue Jays through 8 innings

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:22:40 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers have a combined no-hitter through eight innings against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Starting pitcher Matt Manning went the first 6 2/3 innings. Manning walked three batters and struck out five. He was pulled after walking Cavan Biggio with two outs in the top of the seventh. He threw 91 pitches. Jason Foley came on in relief and got Whit Merrifield to fly out to end the top of the seventh. Foley then retired the Blue Jays in order in the top of the eighth.The Tigers lead 2-0.Manning was aided by two spectacular defensive plays — right fielder Kerry Carpenter’s sliding catch of Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s foul pop fly down the line in the fourth inning and shortstop Javier Báez’s running grab of Bo Bichette’s fly ball to left field.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Stewart and Ionescu help Liberty beat Storm 80-76 in game that Jewell Loyd sprains her left ankle

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:22:40 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 25 points and Sabrina Ionescu added 20 to help the New York Liberty beat the Seattle Storm 80-76 on Saturday.Stewart’s effort came one game after she had 43 in a win over Phoenix on Wednesday. The Liberty (13-4) have now won three games in a row.The Storm lost the WNBA’s leading scorer Jewell Loyd early in the fourth quarter to a sprained left ankle. With just over 7 minutes left, Loyd rolled her ankle while the Storm were on offense. After being down for a minute, she gingerly walked off the court and back to the locker room. She had 14 points, but was 3-for-17 from the field, including making just one of 10 3-point attempts. She returned to the bench a few minutes later, but didn’t re-enter the game.New York led 70-68 before scoring eight straight, the last coming on Ionescu’s third 3-pointer of the period that made it 78-68 with 3:02 left.Sami Whitcomb, who was making her return to New York after signing as a free agent in the of...

Man fatally shot in Silver Spring public parking garage

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:22:40 GMT

A shooting inside a downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, parking garage left a man dead early Saturday morning, according to Montgomery County police.Shortly after 2:30 a.m., police responded to numerous calls of shots fired inside Public Parking Garage 3, near Thayer and Silver Spring Avenues.Upon arrival, they found a man with an apparent gunshot wound on the first level of the parking garage, who was later pronounced dead.The shooting happened on the first day of Montgomery County paid Saturday parking, which county officials say will help fund more lighting, cameras and other safety and security measures for facilities in Downtown Bethesda, Silver Spring and Wheaton.Last December, a 62-year-old man was fatally shot in the stairwell of the Wayne Avenue Garage in downtown Silver Spring, less than a half-mile away from the garage in Saturday’s shooting.Police said it is still early in the investigation and will release more information as it becomes available after notifying the...

Colorado mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus earlier than last year

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:22:40 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- A mosquito near the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds has tested positive for West Nile virus during routine testing, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The positive test makes Arapahoe County the fifth Colorado county with a positive test already this summer, joining Delta, Boulder, Larimer and Weld counties. The positive tests are happening earlier than last year, with researchers expecting a banner year for mosquito populations along the Front Range. In Boulder County, the first positive test came on June 29, two weeks earlier than last year's first positive test.  West Nile found in mosquitoes in 4 Colorado counties “We’re seeing epic numbers of mosquitos in many of our traps,” MSU Professor Bob Hancock said. “We’re seeing high numbers of everything, which means we’re seeing a lot higher numbers of Culex mosquitos."Culex mosquitoes are the type that can carry West Nile and typically make u...

Megan Rapinoe announces she will retire at the end of the season

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:22:40 GMT

(CNN) — US Women’s National Team star Megan Rapinoe, a two-time Women’s World Cup winner, has announced she will retire at the end of the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season.Rapinoe, an Olympic gold medalist from London 2012, will play in her fourth and final World Cup this summer in Australia and New Zealand, before returning to her NWSL team OL Reign.In addition to her many on-field achievements, Rapinoe is well-known for her work on social issues, ranging from LGBTQ+ rights to racial inequality to gender and pay equity. In 2022, Rapinoe became the first soccer player to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.“I’ve been able to have such an incredible career, and this game has brought me all over the world and allowed me to meet so many amazing people,” Rapinoe told reporters at a press conference ahead of USWNT’s friendly match against Wales.“I feel incredibly grateful to have played as long as I have, to be as successful as we’ve been, and to have been a part of...