By Ryan Pearson, Julie Watson, Christopher L. Keller and Carolyn Thompson | Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A police officer who was involved in clearing protesters from a Columbia University administration building earlier this week fired his gun inside the hall, a spokesperson for District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office confirmed Thursday. No one was injured, according to spokesperson Doug Cohen, who said there were other officers but no students in the immediate vicinity. He said Bragg’s office is conducting a review. He did not provide additional details on the incident, which was first ..read more

ATLANTA — Making official what was previously reported, Onsi Saleh was officially hired Thursday by the Hawks as an assistant general manager, coming to Atlanta from Golden State. Saleh served last season as the Warriors’ vice president of basketball strategy and team counsel. He joins a front office that already includes assistant GM Kyle Korver, who is now working under general manager Landry Fields, a Stanford alum. Before joining Golden State in 2021, Saleh spent five years with the San Antonio Spurs, finishing as the team’s director of strategy and process, along with the role of chief of ..read more

By Brian Witte | Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland plans to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in just over four years at an estimated cost between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion, a state transportation official said Thursday. The state plans to build a new span by fall of 2028, said David Broughton, a spokesperson for the Maryland Department of Transportation. He said the cost estimate is preliminary, and detailed engineering specifics have not been confirmed. As salvage efforts continue, authorities also announced late Wednesday they had recovered the body of a fifth person who was ..read more

CHICO — An attempt to improve police-community relations are ongoing. The newly reconstituted Police Community Advisory Board continued its campaign to better understand residents’ perception of the Chico Police Department on Wednesday at its first town hall meeting. About 25 residents filled the third floor of the Old Municipal Building, where retired judge and board chair Roger Efremsky began the meeting inviting public thoughts and comments on Chico police conduct. “How things could be improved; the things you like, the things you don’t like,” Efremsky said. A five-week survey, that ended A ..read more

By Michael R. Sisak, Philip Marcelo, Eric Tucker and Jake Offenhartz | Associated Press NEW YORK — Jurors in the hush money trial of Donald Trump heard a recording Thursday of him discussing with his then-lawyer and personal fixer a plan to purchase the silence of a Playboy model who has said she had an affair with the former president. A visibly irritated Trump leaned forward at the defense table, and jurors appeared riveted as prosecutors played the September 2016 recording that attorney Michael Cohen secretly made of himself briefing his celebrity client on a plan to buy Karen McDougal’s st ..read more

HAMILTON CITY — A man and a highway patrol officer went to separate hospitals after a shot was fired Thursday near the railroad tracks and Canal Road in Hamilton City. The initial call was that a male pedestrian was throwing rocks at or near cars near the railroad tracks at Canal Road. At least one California Highway Patrol responded to the scene around 11 a.m. Law enforcement officers cross a railroad bridge to the scene of a shooting Thursday, May 2, 2024 in Hamilton City, California. (Jake Hutchison/Enterprise-Record) The officer involved in the shooting was not shot, said CHP Officer  ..read more

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By Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service With David Leitch’s love letter to stunt professionals, “The Fall Guy” hitting theaters, and rumblings of a potential Academy Award for stunts on the horizon (something Leitch has advocated for), it’s the perfect time to fire up some of the best movies with the finest stunts that you can find on streaming. Of course this is in no way a comprehensive list, just some suggestions to get the juices flowing during your pre- or post- “Fall Guy” streaming session. Plus, stunts were an integral part to the early advent of cinema, over a hundred years ago. Audiences ..read more

Joe Field needed something to write about. “I came up with the idea for Free Comic Book Day when I was a columnist for an industry trade magazine,” says Field, who is the owner of the Flying Colors Comics and Other Cool Stuff store in Concord. “I was scratching for ideas when my deadline was looming, looked out the front window of my shop to see a long line of people and none of them were coming into my shop. They were headed next door to Baskin Robbins for Free Scoop Night. “I thought ‘comics are cooler than ice cream — let’s do this!’ So I wrote a column outlining the idea.” That was 2001 an ..read more

Delta 8 THC flower, a refreshing twist on the traditional cannabis industry that’s quickly climbing the charts for its gentle euphoria and manageable effects. This article spotlights the top 5 Delta 8 flower strains that are making waves in 2024. Each pick has been chosen for its quality, aroma, and the unique experience it offers, ensuring you get the best out of every session.   Are you looking to unwind, spark your creativity, or find some comfort? Our lineup is designed to cater to various needs and preferences, packing a punch with both flavor and efficacy. Get ready to meet the crea ..read more