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Comedian Daniel Tosh to perform at Balboa Theatre this fall

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:39:53 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Stand-up comedian Daniel Tosh will be making his way to San Diego this fall as part of his 2023 U.S. tour.Tosh is set to perform at the Balboa Theatre on Friday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Best known for his Comedy Central show Tosh.O, where he provides humorous commentary on viral internet content, the 48-year-old comic is also a producer, writer and actor, starring in the 2012 comedy series as a voice actor in "Brickleberry." From Ali Wong to Weezer, here’s a list of Labor Day weekend events in San Diego Tickets, which go on sale to the public on Friday, June 23, are still available. Prices start at $53, including a $3.50 Facility Restoration Fee.Other well-known comics stopping in San Diego this summer include comedian Ali Wong at the San Diego Civic Theatre this weekend and SNL's Colin Jost at Balboa Theatre in September.

North Korea fires cruise missiles into the sea after US-South Korean military drills end

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:39:53 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea launched several cruise missiles into the sea Saturday, South Korea’s military said, extending its weapons testing activities in response to the United States-South Korea summer military drills.South Korea’s military detected the launches early Saturday morning off the North’s west coast, the South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement.The statement said South Korean and U.S. intelligence authorities were analyzing details of the launches. It said South Korea has boosted its surveillance posture and maintains a firm military readiness in close coordination with the United States.The launches came two days after the U.S. and South Korean militaries wrapped up their 11-day training exercises that North Korea regards as a rehearsal for invasion. Washington and Seoul officials maintain their drills are defensive.A day before the U.S.-South Korean training ended, North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea in a launc...

SMU celebrates entrance into ACC. It’s quite the contrast from the death penalty days

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:39:53 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — SMU athletic director Rick Hart shot a small batch of red and blue confetti from a fake champagne bottle before machines showered the stage with plenty more.The scene celebrating the university’s acceptance into the Atlantic Coast Conference on Friday was quite the contrast to the somber, and eerily silent, setting of 36 years ago, when SMU received what is still the only so-called death penalty over NCAA recruiting violations.The Mustangs have wandered in the wilderness of college athletics for nearly three decades since the breakup of the Southwest Conference, seven years after the shutdown of the SMU football program.Hart was told by several people the ACC celebration was the biggest moment since that dark day in February 1987.“I can empathize,” Hart said. “I’ve been here long enough, 11 years, and I have enough relationships with people who lived that and who were a part of it, that moment’s not lost on me. I hope I have a lot of moments in my career going fo...

The mysterious Mr. X and the Greenbelt scandal that won’t go away

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:39:53 GMT

It was another wild week in the Greenbelt fiasco at Queen’s Park. The government was probably hoping revelations certain developers were given an unfair advantage when the land was improperly selected would die down a bit. Maybe, but it’s sure to heat up again after the long weekend. Both Housing Minister Steve Clark, who was found in violation of ethics rules, and Premier Doug Ford have said “the buck stops with them.” “It’s all fine to say the buck stops with me, whether it’s the Premier or the minister, but if nothing ultimately happens about it did the buck really stop or is it still spinning?” says Jamie Ellerton, a founding partner with the public relations firm Conaptus Ltd.Ellerton, who worked for the federal Minister of Citizenship and Immigration and Ontario’s Leader of the Opposition, believes Clark – who acknowledged he let his inexperienced former chief of staff Ryan Amato select 92 per cent of land removed fro...

1 seriously injured, 2 other assaulted in Sherway Gardens stabbing; youth arrested

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:39:53 GMT

Police have a youth in custody after someone was stabbed during a fight at a west end mall. Investigators say they received reports of two groups fighting in the food court at Sherway Gardens around 8:30 p.m. Friday. Police say one person was stabbed and two others were assaulted. The stabbing victim was transported to the hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. Police say a youth was arrested but provided no further details.

Joliet man charged in connection with teen's fatal overdose

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:39:53 GMT

JOLIET, Ill. — Charges have been filed against a 21-year-old Joliet man accused of supplying a 15-year-old girl with drugs that led to her death back in February.According to police, the teen’s apparent overdose happened on Feb. 12, just before 9 a.m. 2 South Elgin High School students killed in crash identified Officers and fire crews responded to a call about an unresponsive 15-year-old in a home in the 900 block of Cypress Lane in Joliet. When crews arrived on the scene, they found the teen in a bedroom of the home.Joliet Fire Department paramedics attempted to save the teen’s life, but she was eventually pronounced deceased by the Will County Coroner’s Office. ‘Beyond frightful’: 2 men injured in suburban Metra stairway collapse Joliet Police Detectives then began an investigation into her death after it was discovered that she may have possibly overdosed from ingesting a controlled substance.On Thursday, over six months after the teen’s death, an arrest warrant for Delivery...

1 in critical condition after serious crash in Morton Grove

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:39:53 GMT

MORTON GROVE, Ill. — One car overturned in a serious crash Friday evening in Morton Grove.The crash happened on Waukegan Road between Golf Road and Dempster Street. 2 South Elgin High School students killed in crash identified Morton Grove police said the driver of one of the cars left the scene on foot but was later taken into custody.The occupants of the other car involved were taken to Lutheran General Hospital. At least one person, a female, is in critical condition.The Major Crash Assistance Team is assiting with the investigation.Anyone with information is asked to call police at 847-470-5200.

3 KFC employees injured in shooting at California restaurant

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:39:53 GMT

(FOX40.COM) — Three workers were injured after a shooting occurred inside a KFC restaurant in the Antelope area of Sacramento County, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office.Officials said the shooting occurred before 3:30 p.m. on Friday at the KFC location in the area of Watt Avenue and Elverta Road. The KFC shares a space with an A&W and is nearby a Huckleberry's restaurant and Taco Bell. 15-year-old arrested in connection to online threats against West Park High School Sacramento County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Amar Gandhi said there's possibly three adult suspects, who all allegedly fled in different directions after the shooting. No arrests have been made at this time. One of the suspects reportedly demanded money from the cashier before jumping onto the counter and firing multiple shots. An employees behind the register was shot while the other two were injured after fleeing from the gunshots. None of the victims have life-threatening injuries.

Shuttle bus driver, 80, dies after crash at O'Hare Airport

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:39:53 GMT

CHICAGO — An 80-year-old shuttle bus driver has died after a crash at O'Hare International Airport.The accident happened around 2:15 a.m. Friday in the 0-100 block of West Terminal Street, near Terminal 5.According to police, the man was driving the bus southeast-bound when it struck a light pole and concrete retaining wall. The 80-year-old was ejected through the windshield, police said. Man stabbed while riding on CTA Red Line train: police He was transported to Lutheran General Hospital in critical condition. He later died.The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has identified him as Alvin Short, 80.No passengers were onboard at the time of the crash, according to police.Major Accidents is investigating.

LIVE: Westlake's defense holding strong, Chaps lead Judson 17-0 at the half

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:39:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Coming off a 31-21 win over Ridge Point to open the season, the Westlake Chaparrals return home to take on Converse Judson at 7:30 p.m. Friday.Westlake senior kicker Spencer Barnett booted a 59-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to give the Chaps a two-score lead and seal the victory. Senior running back Jack Kayser rushed for 88 yards on 20 carries with two touchdowns and quarterback Paxton Land threw for 178 yards on 16-of-23 passing.REPORT YOUR SCORE: We'd love to post your team's score on our website, but we need your help to do it. Email the score of your game to [email protected] and we'll get it on our websiteIn a 24-21 loss to San Antonio Johnson, Rockets running back Nathaniel Stanley rushed for 105 yards on 22 carries with a pair of touchdowns. Judson finished 5-7 last season and lost to the Chaps 47-14 at home. The Rockets finished 2-3 in 6A-District 27 and won their bi-district playoff game against SA Churchill before falling to Vandegrift in the area pl...