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‘We’re restoring confidence’: San Jose pop-up clinic provides free dental care

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:01:50 GMT

Moana Tulua and her sister Angie sat together nervously in the waiting area of a pop-up dental clinic in downtown San Jose. So they did what any teenagers might do: pull out a phone and snap a quick video for social media.“We have a little YouTube channel, and right now we’re just vlogging,” Moana, 16, said. “We were talking about how we both were supposed to get fillings, but now we’re getting root canals,” said her sister, 13, adding, “It’s scary, but I just get used to it.”The sisters were two of roughly 1,500 Santa Clara County residents expected to receive free teeth cleanings, X-rays and oral surgeries this weekend at an impromptu clinic inside a massive blue and white tent behind the San Jose McEnery Convention Center.Around a thousand dentists, dental assistants and community members are volunteering at the 100-chair clinic sponsored by the Santa Clara County Dental Foundation. The goal is to provide dental care to those ...

At least 1 dead after Hwy 29 crash in Napa County

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:01:50 GMT

(BCN) -- A fatal crash took place on northbound state Highway 29 in Napa County early Saturday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash happened on Highway 29 in the vicinity of Mee Lane and the first reports of the crash came in around 1:58 a.m., the CHP said. The crash initially closed the roadway, according to the CHP, but the roadway has since reopened. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc. All rights reserved.

Las Vegas man arrested in Pacifica for arson, school burglary: police

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:01:50 GMT

(BCN) -- A Las Vegas man was arrested Friday on suspicion of setting a window on fire at a Pacifica classroom, then breaking the window to get into the classroom and stealing numerous items, police said. Bay Area city drops out of Top 10 in most-populous US cities The case began Wednesday when police responded to the school on the 900 block of Oceana Boulevard to investigate a possible burglary. The officers determined that someone had entered the campus during the early morning hours, set fire to the classroom window, broke the window, stole items and fled, according to police. Police were able to obtain surveillance video of the incident and distributed it among officers in hopes of tracking down the suspect, police said. On Friday, a school employee who had seen the video saw the suspect in the area of the Manor Plaza Shopping Center and called police, according to police. Officers tracked down the suspect crossing state Highway 1 via the pedestrian overcrossing south ...

Charles Co. patrol officers recover 3 stolen cars from group of juveniles, adults

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:01:50 GMT

Patrol officers with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office recovered three stolen cars on Tuesday during a series of events involving a woman who arrived in a stolen car to pick up four juveniles who had been arrested in connection to the theft of two other cars.Just after 1 p.m. Tuesday, Charles County officers came across two Hyundais that had been reported stolen, parked in a business parking lot, according to a press release. When officers attempted a traffic stop, both drivers sped off. Officers simultaneously received notice of a group of suspects who had stolen from a business at St. Charles Towne Center in Waldorf, and matched the description of those suspects’ vehicles with the two stolen cars that had fled.A chase ensued, ending in the arrest of two adults and four juveniles at the Smallwood Park and Ride facility, officials said.The two adults, 18-year-old Deshaun Deamonte Whitaker, and 21-year-old Vincent Lee Alston, both of D.C., were charged with theft, unauthorize...

Russia’s defense ministry says Wagner private army backed by Russian troops seized the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut (CORRECTS: Restores dropped letter at end of Bakhmut.)

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:01:50 GMT

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s defense ministry says Wagner private army backed by Russian troops seized the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut (CORRECTS: Restores dropped letter at end of Bakhmut.).Source

Marseille loses ground to Lens in Champions League chase; Nantes beaten at home

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:01:50 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Marseille fell behind Lens in the race for an automatic Champions League place from the French league when it lost at Lille 2-1 on Saturday.Lille closed the gap on Monaco in the chase for fourth and a Europa League place.Third-placed Marseille was two points behind Lens, which can take a step closer to guaranteeing Champions League entry by winning at Lorient on Sunday.Marseille was without playmaker Dimitri Payet — suspended after slapping an assistant coach from Lens this month — but took the lead in the 29th minute through right back Jonathan Clauss.He clipped the ball over the goalkeeper after being sent clear by Ukraine midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi.Canada striker Jonathan David equalized from the spot in the 50th with his 22nd league goal after a defensive mix-up led to a foul by goalkeeper Pau Lopez. Clauss picked out Alexis Sanchez and he found the net with a low shot from inside the penalty area, but his goal was ruled offside following a video review.Jonathan ...

Camp Nou clamors for Messi to return to Barcelona during rare loss to Sociedad

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:01:50 GMT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — With the Spanish league title in hand, Barcelona’s fans quickly moved on to what they want next: The return of their all-time favorite player.“Messi! Messi! Messi!” resounded at Camp Nou — in minute 10 for Lionel Messi’s old No. 10 shirt — during Saturday’s game against Real Sociedad that ended with a rare 2-1 loss to the Basque visitor.The loss did little to dampen the festive atmosphere after the final whistle when Sergio Busquets as team captain received the Spanish league trophy from federation president Luis Rubiales and presented it to the crowd with his teammates. It was Busquets’ 32nd and last title before the midfielder leaves Barcelona this summer.Last week, Barcelona clinched its first major title since Messi had to leave due to the club’s wretched financial situation two years ago and join Paris Saint-Germain.But with Messi set to leave Paris this summer, Barcelona’s fans are hoping – perhaps naively considering the likely blockbuster ...

MATCHDAY: City to celebrate EPL title, PSG can clinch French league

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:01:50 GMT

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Sunday:ENGLANDManchester City will be in the mood to celebrate in its first game since being confirmed as Premier League champion again. Arsenal’s loss at Nottingham Forest on Saturday ensured City goes into its home match with Chelsea with an unassailable four-point lead. City’s players will lift the trophy after what they hope will be a 12th straight win. In other matches, Leeds starts in the relegation zone going into a trip to West Ham, and sixth-placed Brighton can effectively secure a spot in next season’s Europa League with a win at home to already-relegated Southampton.FRANCEParis Saint-Germain can clinch a record 11th league title with a victory at relegation battler Auxerre if second-placed Lens fails to win at Lorient. Auxerre has more to play for than mid-table Lorient as it is only one point above Nantes in 17th place and the final relegation spot. PSG striker Kylian Mbappé looks to move clear of Lyon st...

Hombre gana premio de lotería de US$ 50.000 en Maryland por segunda vez en 2 meses

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:01:50 GMT

(CNN) — La mayoría de las personas no tienen la suerte de ganar un premio de lotería de US$ 50.000, pero un hombre de Pensilvania lo hizo dos veces en cuestión de semanas.Ambas ganancias fueron en Maryland, donde compró boletos de US$ 20 mientras hacía trabajos de construcción, dijo la lotería del estado en un comunicado de prensa.“Compro uno o dos boletos al menos una vez a la semana, ya sea en casa o aquí”, dijo el ganador en el comunicado de prensa. “Sin embargo, toda mi suerte en la Lotería parece estar en Maryland”.El hombre se ha llevado a casa más de US$ 1 millón en premios de lotería de Maryland durante la última década, dijo la lotería en el comunicado de prensa.De no tener hogar a ganar US$ 5 millones en la lotería: la historia de una mujer en CaliforniaA pesar de su premio reciente de US$ 50.000, se sorprendió al ganar nuevamente. De los tres boletos instantáneos que compró en una tienda Highs en Upperco, Maryland, el tercero que escaneó fue el boleto dorado.“Estaba...

Rune follows win over Djokovic by reaching Italian Open final against dancing Medvedev

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:01:50 GMT

ROME (AP) — Holger Rune’s run at the Italian Open has already been extraordinary. And it’s not done yet.The 20-year-old Dane recorded his second victory over Novak Djokovic in little more than six months in the quarterfinals. Then he rallied past Casper Ruud 6-7 (2), 6-4, 6-2 in the semifinals on Saturday.On Sunday, Rune will be looking to top it all off with a third consecutive victory over a top-five player at the Foro Italico when he faces Daniil Medvedev for the trophy.Rune improved to 7-1 in his career against players ranked in the top five.“I play some of my best tennis when I play the top guys of the world,” Rune said. “You need it against those players.”Medvedev beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5, 7-5 in a match that was suspended for a total of nearly 4 ½ hours due to rain over two separate stoppages late in the first set.Up next on Campo Centrale, Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina was scheduled to play Anhelina Kalinina of Ukraine in the women’s final, which was supposed to...