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New limited edition bourbon honors fallen St. Louis Marine; bottles for sale raising money for veterans

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:52 GMT

ST. PETERS, Mo. – There’s a limited edition, barrel pick bourbon honoring St. Louis area Marine Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz, who was killed during the Aug. 26, 2021, U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. He was 20 years old.It’s called Devil Dog, inspired by the Marine Corps’ historic nickname. The label features Lance Cpl. Schmitz. The bottles are now on sale only at the Beer Sauce shop in St. Peters. All proceeds will go toward doing something incredibly special for our veterans.Bourbon fan “Smokey” Scott Sheeley sipped a sample Tuesday.“I’m picking up some oak, picking up some caramel. Smells like it’s got a little bit of heat, not much. I like it,” he said.Jared Schmitz’s father welcomes the review. The process of selecting, bottling, and now selling the bourbon has taken about six months. Illinois family still shaken after vandals poured oil into their pool, breaking window “This young man has made me so proud throughout his very brief life. To do something like this to honor him wa...

Rockies succumb to Juan Soto’s two home runs in 8-5 loss to Padres

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:52 GMT

Peter Lambert was so close to starting August on a note worthy of his July.As he returned to the dugout in the fifth inning, he had conceded one run to the fearsome Padres lineup. But the bases he left loaded behind him posed a lingering threat to the Rockies, and to Lambert’s final stat line. Tommy Doyle was charged with facing Fernando Tatis Jr. and Juan Soto with one out.Doyle did a reasonable job with the first challenge, inducing a run-scoring groundout. Looking on, Lambert didn’t get so lucky a result from MLB’s perennial on-base king.The first of Soto’s two home runs, a three-run shot just left of center field, broke open a 5-1 Padres lead and resulted in an 8-5 loss for the Rockies on a wet Tuesday night at Coors Field. It also brought Lambert’s total to 4 1/3 innings, four earned runs. He didn’t allow a single earned run across three big-league starts and 14 innings in July.Ryan McMahon drove in four runs for the Rockies, including a thre...

3 men arrested for robbing victims of video gaming systems

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:52 GMT

Three men have been arrested and face charges of robbery, conspiracy and weapons violations after robbing video gaming systems from victims attempting to sell them in Riverside County, authorities announced Tuesday.  On July 28, The Riverside Sheriff’s Lake Elsinore Special Enforcement Team and Robbery/Burglary Enforcement Team responded to two separate thefts that occurred in Lake Elsinore.  “The investigation revealed that the suspects arranged to purchase video gaming systems and games from the victims, who were selling the items via a social media application,” a RCSD news release stated. In the first incident, the suspects, identified as 21-year-old Davon Patterson Jr. and 18-year-old Edward Bullock, both residents of Perris, along with 18-year-old Moreno Valley resident Elijah Robinson, took the gaming system from the victim and fled the scene. In the second incident, authorities said the three suspects “forcibly” stole the victim’s property and, again, fled the...

Search continues for man who disappeared on Catalina Island

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:52 GMT

Loved ones are searching for a Los Angeles County man who went missing on Catalina Island nearly two weeks ago.The man was identified as Jack Stanley Thomas, 55, by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Thomas also goes by the nickname, “Doc,” officials said.He was last seen on July 19 near Avalon Bay in the city of Avalon around 10 p.m. Avalon is the only incorporated city on Catalina Island.Thomas is described as a white man standing 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 220 pounds. He has gray hair, light-colored eyes, a full beard and eyeglasses.Authorities say the man might have possibly been headed to San Diego. Thomas' family has not heard from him since and is concerned for his well-being. They’ve released a photo of the man, hoping the public may have spotted him.Jack Stanley Thomas, 55, in an undated photo from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.Avalon Bay is located on the southeast end of Catalina Island and is a popular tourist destination about 22 miles of...

Twisted Metal, Good Omens 2 and Dolores Roach: Good vs. Evil TV

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:52 GMT

Streaming services, cable TV and Primetime television are fighting for your viewership now more than ever. UNBINGED is here to help you weed through it all, with reviews of the latest shows that highlight what we love, what we hate and what we love to hate-watch, too.Sometimes the decision to be good or bad isn’t so easy. Usually, people reside in the gray areas. In three new adaptations, the nature of good vs. evil is turned upside down and inside out.  Based on a book, a play (and a podcast), and a video game, hot Summer shows including Good Omens, Twisted Metal and The Horror of Dolores Roach examine good people (or beings) who carry out questionable deeds for dubious reasons– or vice versa. Some are more successful than others. Good Omens 2 (Amazon Prime)There is a war brewing between Heaven and Hell, and Earth is the battleground. Sound exciting? It would be, if either side had an inkling of what the hell they were doing. As it stands, both sides are completely...

The 10 most expensive reported home sales in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton the week of July 24

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:52 GMT

A house in Pleasanton that sold for $4.7 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton in the past week.In total, 47 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2.1 million. The average price per square foot ended up at $766.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of July 24 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $2.5 million, single-family house in the 1900 block of WestLagoon RoadThe sale of the single family residence in the 1900 block of WestLagoon Road in Pleasanton has been finalized. The price was $2,501,000, and the new owners took over the house in June. The house was built in 2004 and has a living area of 3,265 square feet. The price per square foot was $766. The house features five bedrooms and four bathrooms.West Lagoon Road9. $2.5 million, single-family home in the 3000...

Man arrested for assault of SF sandwich shop owner

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:52 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A man has been arrested in connection with the assault of a San Francisco sandwich shop owner, the San Francisco Police Department said Tuesday. KRON4 previously reported that Peterson Harter, owner of Sandy's, claimed he was punched in the face outside of his store. Harter, who had a black eye and a cut on his forehead when speaking to KRON4, said he was attempting to stop the man from urinating on the store's trash cans when he was punched on July 19. Naked woman who fired shots on Bay Bridge charged by SF DA “I love the neighborhood that we’re in and I don’t stand for something like that,” said Harter, whose New Orleans-inspired eatery is at 1457 Haight St. “I’m not gonna just let things go in this neighborhood. That’s not who I am. And so I called him out on it and I was walking back and he just hit me in the face.”SFPD identified 30-year-old Irvin Lara Rivera as the suspect. On Saturday, Rivera was seen in the area of 18th Street and San Carlos Street...

Candelario makes successful return to Chicago Cubs as Mancini is cut to make room on roster

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:52 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Jeimer Candelario felt right at home in his return to the Chicago Cubs.A day after he was acquired in a trade with Washington, Candelario started at first base and batted sixth for Tuesday night’s game against Cincinnati. He collected four hits and scored twice in a 20-9 victory over the Reds.The 29-year-old Candelario got a warm ovation when he came to the plate in the first inning, and he responded with a single on a grounder to second. Veteran first baseman Trey Mancini was designated for assignment to make room on the Cubs roster.Chicago got Candelario and cash from Washington for minor league left-hander DJ Herz and infielder Kevin Made. Candelario hit .258 with 16 homers and 53 RBIs in 99 games with the Nationals.Fighting for a playoff spot in the crowded NL standings, the Cubs were mostly quiet Tuesday ahead of the trade deadline. They sent minor league right-handers Adrian Sampson and Manuel Rodríguez, along with international signing bonus pool space, to the ...

Argentinian defender suffers full dislocation in knee during Copa Libertadores match

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:52 GMT

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — An Argentinos Juniors defender suffered a full dislocation of his left knee on Tuesday during a Copa Libertadores match in Buenos Aires. Luciano Sánchez, 29, suffered the serious injury after a challenge by veteran left-back Marcelo, now playing for Brazil’s Fluminense. His teammates initially believed he had broken his leg, but a medical report published by the club said it was a full dislocation.The former Real Madrid player was sent off in tears as the Argentinian screamed on the pitch, surrounded by concerned players on both teams. The incident took place in the 56th minute of the match, which finished 1-1. Local media say doctors at the Sanatorio Finochietto hospital estimated Sánchez’ recovery time between eight and 12 months due to the incident.“I lived a very tough moment on the pitch today,” Marcelo said on social media. “With no intention I injured a fellow footballer. I want to wish you the best possible recovery, Luciano Sánchez.R...

Dansby Swanson homers twice as Chicago Cubs pound Cincinnati Reds 20-9

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:54:52 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Dansby Swanson homered twice and drove in five runs, and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Cincinnati Reds 20-9 on Tuesday night.Mike Tauchman also went deep and finished with four RBIs as Chicago won for the ninth time in 11 games, bouncing back in a major way after a 6-5 loss in the opener of the four-game series. The Cubs bashed seven homers while also setting season highs for runs and hits with 21.Jeimer Candelario went 4 for 5 and scored two runs in his first game since he was reacquired by Chicago in a trade with Washington on Monday. Candelario also made his big league debut with the Cubs in 2016.Chicago (54-53) pulled within four games of NL Central-leading Cincinnati. It also remains in the mix for a wild card.Tyler Stephenson hit a two-run homer for the Reds, and Matt McLain finished with three hits and two RBIs. Christian Encarnacion-Strand added a two-run single in the team’s four-run ninth inning.Cincinnati (59-50) had its division lead trimmed to a half...