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Newsweek
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Former Cubs Pitcher Found Guilty of Murder: Reports
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. After three days of deliberation in Auburn, California, a jury returned a guilty verdict in the murder trial of former Major League Baseball pitcher Dan Serafini on Monday. In addition to being found guilty of first-degree murder of his father-in-law, Gary Spohr, Serafini was found guilty on one count of attempted murder of his mother-in-law, Wendy Wood Spohr, and one count of first-degree burglary. More news: Former American League All-Star Pitcher Passes Away Serafini, 51, was accused of shooting his in-laws at the couple's home near Lake Tahoe in Northern California in June 2021. He will remain in custody with no bail pending sentencing, according to KCRA. Serafini pitched for the Minnesota Twins, Chicago Cubs, Anaheim Angels, St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, New York Mets, and Milwaukee Brewers organizations during a professional career that began in 1992. Dan Serafini #29 of Italy delivers a pitch during World Baseball Classic game action against Canada during first round pool play at the 2009 World Baseball Classic on March 9, 2009 at Rogers Centre in... Dan Serafini #29 of Italy delivers a pitch during World Baseball Classic game action against Canada during first round pool play at the 2009 World Baseball Classic on March 9, 2009 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada. MoreSerafini pitched professionally in Taiwan, Mexico, Japan, and Venezuela in addition to the United States across 22 seasons in professional baseball. He also pitched for Team Italy in the 2009 World Baseball Classic and made two separate stints in the independent Atlantic League. Serafini retired after pitching four games as a 39-year-old in the Mexican League in 2013. More news: Former Orioles Pitcher Announces Return to Baseball Following Cancer Battle As a major leaguer, Serafini went 15-16 with a 6.04 ERA (76 ERA+) in 104 career games (33 starts). Serafini went 9-6 with a 5.88 ERA with the Twins from 1996-98, his longest tenure with any one organization. According to KCRA, Serafini is scheduled for sentencing on Aug. 18. He faces the possibility of life in prison. More to come on this story from Newsweek Sports.
The Hindu
07-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Community Radio delegation's appeal to CM for policy support
A delegation from the Karnataka Community Radio Association (KCRA) has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to include community radio stations in the State's official media list and provide access to government advertising support. The team represented several community radio stations operating across the State, all licensed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and have valid Wireless Operating Licences, met the Chief Minister and submitted a memorandum. Rashmi Amembal, president of KCRA and station head of Radio Manipal said in a press release, 'We are the voice of the grassroots.' She highlighted the pivotal role of community radios in promoting local languages, arts, culture, and social awareness. 'Community radio stations serve marginalised and grassroots communities. Beyond broadcasting, we are deeply involved in community building, from education and health to environment and women's empowerment,' the release said. While these stations operate within limited ranges as per regulatory norms, their impact at the community level remains significant, she said in the release. 'We urge the State government to revise its advertisement policy and include community radio in the media list, ensuring recognition and sustainability for our efforts,' she added. Shivashankar, joint director (south zone) of KCRA and representative of Nammadhwani Radio, said more than 530 community radio stations are active across India, working for the holistic community development. 'Karnataka must recognise their role and offer necessary policy-level support,' he said.
Los Angeles Times
02-07-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Fireworks warehouse explodes, sets off wildfire in Northern California
Fireworks stored in a Northern California warehouse blew up in a massive explosion that ignited a wildfire Tuesday in a pre-Fourth of July show, briefly triggering evacuations for nearby residents. The Oakdale fire started about 6 p.m. Tuesday in Esparto, about 35 miles northwest of Sacramento, after the explosion sparked several nearby spot fires, authorities said. The Yolo County Sheriff's Office warned residents to avoid the area for several days while they investigate the cause of the blast. 'The fire will take time to cool, and once it does, explosive experts must safely enter the site to assess and secure the area,' the Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post. Footage of the warehouse where the explosion occurred showed plumes of thick black smoke emanating from the structure, and helicopter footage from KCRA showed a burning warehouse with bright sparks shooting out of the structure followed by a large explosion. Residents in Esparto and Madison were under evacuation orders into Wednesday morning, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The fire started in a sparsely populated area in a warehouse and video shared on social media showed at least two noncommercial buildings burning in the blaze. By Wednesday morning, the Oakdale fire was 78 acres with no containment as it burns in fire-friendly weather conditions. Forecasts show the Esparto area will see temperatures reach up to 99 degrees with lows expected to dip into the lower 60s, according to the National Weather Service. Above-normal temperatures are expected to linger through Wednesday, bringing moderate heat risks across the region. The incident is the latest example of how quickly a fireworks mishap can turn from bad to worse. In 2020, a couple set off a pyrotechnic during a gender-reveal party in San Bernardino County. The special occasion sparked a 22,000-acre fire that killed a U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighter, destroyed five homes and forced hundreds to evacuate.
Russia Today
02-07-2025
- Russia Today
California fireworks warehouse explodes live on air (VIDEO)
A fire and explosion at a fireworks warehouse in California were captured live on television on Tuesday, and dramatic footage of the blaze has been spreading on social media. The blast occurred during a live evening broadcast by Sacramento NBC affiliate KCRA. A helicopter video showed white smoke billowing from the building's roof as reporters narrated the unfolding scene. Moments later, the pyrotechnics stored inside ignited, erupting into a massive fireball and sending fireworks shooting into the air. Wow! Fireworks Facility blows up on live TV! This from our sister station KCRA 3 in Sacramento, California @ KCRA's news crew, reporting from the ground in the community of Esparto, said they had to take cover when the explosion hit. Flying debris sparked multiple spot fires across roughly 80 acres (32 hectares) before firefighters contained the spread, according to local fire officials. Mandatory evacuations were ordered in the surrounding areas. Local station CBS Sacramento interviewed individuals who said they had family members who may have been inside the facility during the incident. Law enforcement officials have not yet confirmed whether there were any injuries or fatalities. 🚨🚨Alert Alert 🚨🚨⚠️Leave without delay. It is unsafe to stay!🔴A fireworks facility is on fire near Esparto in Yolo County and explosions have been nearly County Sheriff's Office is confirming that the explosions are fireworks-related. Details TBC Several local residents told CBS Sacramento that their windows rattled from at least two distinct explosions, with some saying the blasts shook their homes like an earthquake. The cause of the fire and explosion has not yet been confirmed, and an investigation is underway. The facility is said to be fully licensed to store and distribute fireworks. The incident comes just days before the Fourth of July holiday, when fireworks use increases across the US. State and local officials have urged the public to exercise extra caution this year, citing an elevated fire risk and the potential for accidental detonations.
New York Post
02-07-2025
- General
- New York Post
Multiple explosions at fireworks facility rocks California community forcing some to evacuate just days before Fourth of July
Several huge explosions rocked a California fireworks facility just days before the Fourth of July, sparking 'numerous spot fires' that forced locals to evacuate, officials said. Multiple blasts were reported from the facility in Esparto in Yolo County Tuesday evening, with fireworks detonating amid the flames that engulfed several structures, according to KCRA. 4 Explosions at a fireworks facility rocked a northern California community ahead of Independence Day. CBS News Sacramento Advertisement 'All we felt was everything shake,' Esparto resident Bryan Sandoval, who was at his home when he heard the first explosion, told the Sacramento Bee. Explosions were still seen hours later, with the thick smoke creating an acrid smell throughout the one-mile evacuation zone, The Bee reported. The initial explosion, which was first reported from a warehouse on the property around 5:50 p.m., caused 'numerous spot fires' in the area, Advertisement 4 A mandatory evacuation order was issued to residents near the warehouse. CBS News Sacramento 4 The blasts happened Tuesday night at a facility in rural Yolo County. CBS News Sacramento 4 'All we felt was everything shake,' said resident Bryan Sandoval. Hudson Sheats via REUTERS Advertisement Esparto Fire Protection District Chief Curtis Lawrence told reporters at a press conference. That collective blaze, dubbed the Oakdale Fire, had spread to over 78 acres before its progress was halted around 7:30 p.m., officials said.
