Student allegedly raped by intruder in California university housing

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 02:18:14 GMT

Student allegedly raped by intruder in California university housing A Cal Poly Pomona student allegedly was raped by a male intruder who broke into her off-campus apartment and was still inside when police responded to the victim’s plea for help, university officials said Tuesday, June 6.The attack, which occurred around 7 p.m. Sunday at University Village, allegedly was committed by a man unaffiliated with Cal Poly Pomona and unknown to residents at the apartment complex, college spokesperson Cynthia Peters said in a statement.Following the attack, the victim called for help and responding Cal Poly Pomona police officers arrested the suspect inside the apartment, Peters said.Campus Police Chief Linh Dinh declined to release the suspect’s identity and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office did not respond to requests for comment.Dinh also declined to explain how the suspect entered the victim’s apartment, which is a short walk from campus.Cal Poly Pomona police arrest logs indicate an individual was arrested Sunday night at University Vil...

Miss Manners: Whose fault is it that I sat on something wet and ruined my pants?

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 02:18:14 GMT

Miss Manners: Whose fault is it that I sat on something wet and ruined my pants? DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was riding in the passenger seat of my husband’s car and after a few minutes noticed something wet in my seat.It turns out I had sat on a packet of bleach disinfectant wipes and they had been leaking. This ruined my favorite pair of jeans.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: He’s my husband, not my brother, and why are you even asking? Advice | Miss Manners: Am I really being perverse not to have my DNA tested? Advice | Miss Manners: I made the mistake of sharing my manuscript with this colleague Advice | Miss Manners: How can I make a guest commit to her RSVP? Advice | Miss Manners: How am I supposed to plan a shower with all these gay friends? I am reminded of another time, when I was in my late teens or early 20s, and my mom jumped down my throat because I sat on her sunglasses in the car. In her frustration, she said, “Why can’t you look before you sit d...

‘Sweeney Todd’ slices and dices at Signature Theatre in Arlington

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 02:18:14 GMT

‘Sweeney Todd’ slices and dices at Signature Theatre in Arlington toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews 'Sweeney Todd' at Signature Theatre (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); Watch out for bloody barber shears — the worst pies in London are coming to Shirlington, Virginia!Signature Theatre stages “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” running now through July 9.“It’s a wonderful opportunity to introduce this incredible story to the next g...

Profar leads Rockies against the Giants after 4-hit game

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 02:18:14 GMT

Profar leads Rockies against the Giants after 4-hit game San Francisco Giants (30-30, third in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (26-36, fifth in the NL West)Denver; Wednesday, 8:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Logan Webb (4-6, 3.19 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 82 strikeouts); Rockies: Connor Seabold (1-2, 5.40 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 32 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Giants -206, Rockies +171; over/under is 11 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies play the San Francisco Giants after Jurickson Profar had four hits against the Giants on Tuesday.Colorado has a 15-15 record in home games and a 26-36 record overall. Rockies hitters are batting a collective .259, which ranks fourth in the NL.San Francisco has a 30-30 record overall and a 13-15 record on the road. The Giants have an 18-8 record in games when they scored five or more runs.Wednesday’s game is the second meeting between these teams this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Charlie Blackmon has 13 doubles, two triples, five home runs and 24 RBI for the Rockies. Ryan McMahon is 18-for-42 with fo...

Dodgers aim to break slide in game against the Reds

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 02:18:14 GMT

Dodgers aim to break slide in game against the Reds Los Angeles Dodgers (35-26, second in the NL West) vs. Cincinnati Reds (28-33, third in the NL Central)Cincinnati; Wednesday, 7:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Noah Syndergaard (1-4, 6.54 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 35 strikeouts); Reds: Brandon Williamson (0-0, 4.29 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 18 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Dodgers -164, Reds +140; over/under is 11 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers, on a three-game losing streak, play the Cincinnati Reds.Cincinnati is 16-17 in home games and 28-33 overall. The Reds have the fourth-best team on-base percentage in MLB play at .333.Los Angeles is 15-16 in road games and 35-26 overall. Dodgers hitters have a collective .460 slugging percentage to rank second in the NL.Wednesday’s game is the second time these teams match up this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Spencer Steer leads Cincinnati with eight home runs while slugging .493. Jonathan India is 11-for-42 with three home runs and 11 RBI over the past 10 games.Max Muncy has five dou...

Mets take on the Braves looking to break road skid

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 02:18:14 GMT

Mets take on the Braves looking to break road skid New York Mets (30-31, third in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (36-24, first in the NL East)Atlanta; Wednesday, 7:20 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Max Scherzer (5-2, 3.21 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 48 strikeouts); Braves: Charlie Morton (5-6, 3.62 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 72 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -121, Mets +101; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets travel to the Atlanta Braves looking to break a three-game road slide.Atlanta has a 36-24 record overall and a 16-14 record at home. The Braves are 19-5 in games when they hit at least two home runs.New York has a 30-31 record overall and a 15-19 record in road games. The Mets have gone 19-11 in games when they record at least eight hits.Wednesday’s game is the fifth time these teams meet this season. The Braves have a 3-1 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Matt Olson leads Atlanta with 17 home runs while slugging .516. Eddie Rosario is 12-for-37 with three home runs and eight RBI over the last 10...

Nationals look to stop slide in game against the Diamondbacks

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 02:18:14 GMT

Nationals look to stop slide in game against the Diamondbacks Arizona Diamondbacks (36-25, first in the NL West) vs. Washington Nationals (25-35, fifth in the NL East)Washington; Wednesday, 7:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Zach Davies (0-1, 5.40 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, 14 strikeouts); Nationals: Patrick Corbin (4-5, 4.92 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 42 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Diamondbacks -136, Nationals +115; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals enter a matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks as losers of three straight games.Washington has a 25-35 record overall and a 12-20 record in home games. The Nationals have the third-best team batting average in MLB play at .264.Arizona has a 16-11 record on the road and a 36-25 record overall. The Diamondbacks are eighth in the NL with 69 total home runs, averaging 1.1 per game.The teams play Wednesday for the fifth time this season. The Diamondbacks lead the season series 3-1.TOP PERFORMERS: Luis Garcia has eight doubles, a triple and five home runs for the Nationals....

A white woman who fatally shot her Black neighbor, a mother of four, has been arrested in Florida, authorities say.

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 02:18:14 GMT

A white woman who fatally shot her Black neighbor, a mother of four, has been arrested in Florida, authorities say. OCALA, Fla. (AP) — A white woman who fatally shot her Black neighbor, a mother of four, has been arrested in Florida, authorities say.Source

Quebec orders more evacuations as dozens of wildfires in Canada remain out of control

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 02:18:14 GMT

Quebec orders more evacuations as dozens of wildfires in Canada remain out of control MONTREAL (AP) — Northern Quebec’s largest town was being evacuated on Tuesday as firefighters worked to beat back threats from out-of-control blazes in remote communities in the northern and northwestern parts of the province.According to the province’s forest fire prevention agency, more than 150 forest fires were burning in the province on Tuesday, including more than 110 deemed out of control. The intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. and parts of Eastern Canada in a haze, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside.The effects of hundreds of wildfires burning in Quebec could be felt as far away as New York City and New England, blotting out skylines and irritating throats.Late Tuesday, authorities issued an evacuation order for Chibougamau, Quebec, a town of about 7,500 in the remote region of the province. Authorities said the evacuation was underway and promised more details Wednesday....

Construction job fair hosted for Opa-locka residents

Published Mon, 25 Nov 2024 02:18:14 GMT

Construction job fair hosted for Opa-locka residents Opa-locka residents will have the exclusive opportunity to explore various construction job opportunities at a job fair taking place on Wednesday. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sherbondy Village Community Center located at 215 Perviz Ave. Sponsored by Link Logistics and the City of Opa-locka, the job fair aims to connect residents with employment prospects from seven renowned construction-focused companies.The participating companies include Rycon Construction, Inc., Bryant Electric, Air Tech, Wiginton Fire Protection, Downrite Engineering, JB Garage Doors, Road Runner, LR Elite Services, and Diamante Construction. With a diverse range of positions available, job seekers can explore opportunities in project management, estimation, project engineering, apprenticeships, liner technology, paint shop technology, carpentry, framing, drywall installation and finishing, administrative assistance, general labor, and more.Opa-locka Mayor John H. Taylor Jr. expressed hi...