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Video captures thieves smashing into Tujunga shop, stealing over $1 million worth of rare items

Published Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:33:11 GMT

A shop owner in Tujunga is devastated after a group of thieves smashed into his store and stole over $1 million worth of rare collectible items.Surveillance video captured the heist as three burglars broke into Kaptain Fish Collectibles on the 6500 block of Foothill Boulevard around 4:52 a.m. on Sunday morning.The thieves were seen backing a truck straight into the store’s front glass windows. As they entered, they grabbed anything they could get their hands on, completely robbing owner Sevag Mazakian of his livelihood.Within five minutes, Mazakian said the thieves got away with over $1 million worth of stolen goods. By the time officers arrived, the suspects were gone.The shop owners are hoping surveillance video will help authorities catch the thieves before they strike another business.Some of the items taken from the shop include, “sealed products with hobby boxes, loose boxes on our shelf, cards, even a signed pair of Kobe Bryant shoes,” said Mazakian. “I’ve been very on e...

Four-bedroom home sells for $2.6 million in San Jose

Published Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:33:11 GMT

1973 Arroyo Seco Drive – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 1900 block of Arroyo Seco Drive in San Jose was sold on Feb. 17, 2023 for $2,630,000, or $917 per square foot. The house built in 1958 has an interior space of 2,869 square feet. The property features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a garage, and two parking spaces. The unit sits on an 0.3-acre lot.Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby:A 1,985-square-foot home on the 1900 block of Cabana Drive in San Jose sold in July 2022 for $1,850,000, a price per square foot of $932. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Dry Creek Road, San Jose, in October 2022, a 2,392-square-foot home was sold for $2,650,000, a price per square foot of $1,108. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In August 2022, a 4,071-square-foot home on McBain Avenue in San Jose sold for $3,800,000, a price per square foot of $933. The home has 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. 

Houston Cougars and Miami Hurricanes play in Sweet 16

Published Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:33:11 GMT

Miami Hurricanes (27-7, 15-5 ACC) vs. Houston Cougars (33-3, 17-1 AAC)Kansas City, Missouri; Friday, 7:15 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Houston -7.5; over/under is 138BOTTOM LINE: The No. 2 Houston Cougars square off against the No. 16 Miami Hurricanes in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament.The Cougars have gone 17-1 against AAC opponents, with a 16-2 record in non-conference play. Houston is fourth in the AAC with 14.7 assists per game led by Jamal Shead averaging 5.4.The Hurricanes are 15-5 in ACC play. Miami (FL) is 5-4 in games decided by less than 4 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Shead is averaging 10.4 points, 5.4 assists and 1.8 steals for the Cougars. Marcus Sasser is averaging 16.9 points, 3.1 assists and 1.6 steals over the past 10 games for Houston.Isaiah Wong is averaging 16.1 points and 3.3 assists for the Hurricanes. Jordan Miller is averaging 15.8 points over the last 10 games for Miami (FL).LAST 10 GAMES: Cougars: 9-1, averaging 72.5 points, 35.4 rebounds, 13.8 ass...

Creighton Bluejays and Princeton Tigers play in Sweet 16

Published Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:33:11 GMT

Princeton Tigers (23-8, 10-4 Ivy League) vs. Creighton Bluejays (23-12, 14-6 Big East)Louisville, Kentucky; Friday, 9 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Creighton -10; over/under is 140.5BOTTOM LINE: The Creighton Bluejays take on the Princeton Tigers in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament.The Bluejays are 14-6 against Big East opponents and 9-6 in non-conference play. Creighton averages 76.7 points and has outscored opponents by 8.2 points per game.The Tigers are 10-4 in Ivy League play. Princeton is second in the Ivy League with 8.8 offensive rebounds per game led by Caden Pierce averaging 2.2.TOP PERFORMERS: Baylor Scheierman is shooting 35.5% from beyond the arc with 2.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Bluejays, while averaging 12.5 points, 8.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists. Ryan Kalkbrenner is shooting 69.8% and averaging 17.3 points over the past 10 games for Creighton.Tosan Evbuomwan is averaging 14.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists for the Tigers. Ryan Langborg is aver...

Kansas State Wildcats square off against the Florida Atlantic Owls in Elite 8

Published Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:33:11 GMT

Florida Atlantic Owls (34-3, 18-2 C-USA) vs. Kansas State Wildcats (26-9, 11-7 Big 12)New York; Saturday, 6:09 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kansas State -2; over/under is 144.5BOTTOM LINE: The No. 15 Kansas State Wildcats and No. 25 Florida Atlantic Owls play in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight.The Wildcats are 11-7 against Big 12 opponents and 15-2 in non-conference play. Kansas State ranks ninth in the Big 12 with 8.5 offensive rebounds per game led by Nae’Qwan Tomlin averaging 2.2.The Owls are 18-2 in C-USA play. Florida Atlantic is second in C-USA with 14.6 assists per game led by Nicholas Boyd averaging 2.6.TOP PERFORMERS: Markquis Nowell is averaging 17.2 points, 8.1 assists and 2.5 steals for the Wildcats. Keyontae Johnson is averaging 17.8 points over the last 10 games for Kansas State.Vladislav Goldin is averaging 10.2 points and 6.4 rebounds for the Owls. Alijah Martin is averaging 2.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Florida Atlantic.LAST 10 GAMES: Wild...

Texas and Xavier play in the Sweet 16

Published Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:33:11 GMT

Xavier Musketeers (27-9, 15-5 Big East) vs. Texas Longhorns (28-8, 12-6 Big 12)Kansas City, Missouri; Friday, 9:45 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Texas -4.5; over/under is 149BOTTOM LINE: The No. 5 Texas Longhorns and No. 13 Xavier Musketeers meet in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.The Longhorns’ record in Big 12 games is 12-6, and their record is 16-2 against non-conference opponents. Texas leads the Big 12 averaging 77.7 points and is shooting 47.1%.The Musketeers’ record in Big East games is 15-5. Xavier has a 5-5 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.TOP PERFORMERS: Timmy Allen is averaging 10.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists for the Longhorns. Jabari Rice is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Texas.Souley Boum is shooting 44.2% and averaging 16.5 points for the Musketeers. Colby Jones is averaging 15.1 points over the last 10 games for Xavier.LAST 10 GAMES: Longhorns: 8-2, averaging 73.1 points, 31.9 rebounds, 15.9 assists, 7.8 ste...

Alabama Crimson Tide and San Diego State Aztecs meet in Sweet 16

Published Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:33:11 GMT

San Diego State Aztecs (29-6, 15-3 MWC) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (31-5, 16-2 SEC)Louisville, Kentucky; Friday, 6:30 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Alabama -7.5; over/under is 137BOTTOM LINE: The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide square off against the No. 18 San Diego State Aztecs in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament.The Crimson Tide’s record in SEC games is 16-2, and their record is 15-3 in non-conference play. Alabama has a 5-0 record in one-possession games.The Aztecs are 15-3 against MWC teams. San Diego State averages 11.0 turnovers per game and is 2-0 when winning the turnover battle.TOP PERFORMERS: Jahvon Quinerly is averaging 8.7 points and 3.6 assists for the Crimson Tide. Brandon Miller is averaging 19.1 points and 8.2 rebounds over the last 10 games for Alabama.Matt Bradley is averaging 13 points for the Aztecs. Jaedon LeDee is averaging 8.8 points over the last 10 games for San Diego State.LAST 10 GAMES: Crimson Tide: 9-1, averaging 81.8 points, 41.0 rebounds, 1...

Gonzaga Bulldogs take on the UConn Huskies in Elite 8

Published Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:33:11 GMT

UConn Huskies (28-8, 13-7 Big East) vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs (31-5, 14-2 WCC)Las Vegas; Saturday, 8:49 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gonzaga -2; over/under is 153.5BOTTOM LINE: The No. 9 Gonzaga Bulldogs and No. 10 UConn Huskies play in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight.The Bulldogs’ record in WCC play is 14-2, and their record is 17-3 in non-conference play. Gonzaga is the WCC leader with 9.2 offensive rebounds per game led by Drew Timme averaging 2.6.The Huskies’ record in Big East games is 13-7. UConn is third in the Big East scoring 78.7 points per game and is shooting 46.5%.TOP PERFORMERS: Timme is scoring 21.5 points per game with 7.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists for the Bulldogs. Julian Strawther is averaging 17.4 points and 5.3 rebounds while shooting 47.9% over the past 10 games for Gonzaga.Jordan Hawkins averages 2.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Huskies, scoring 16.1 points while shooting 37.7% from beyond the arc. Adama Sanogo is shooting 69.1% and averaging 17....

AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa

Published Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:33:11 GMT

MARCH 17-23, 2023From Cyclone Freddy’s devastating impact in Malawi and protests in France against raising the retirement age, to fans celebrating with flares at a Premier League match in England, this photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images made or published in the past week by The Associated Press from Europe and Africa.The selection was curated by Markus Schreiber, AP chief photographer in Berlin.Follow AP visual journalism:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apnewsAP Images on Twitter: http://twitter.com/AP_ImagesAP Images blog: http://apimagesblog.comSource

Thursday’s Sports in Brief

Published Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:33:11 GMT

SOCCERBUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The 83,000 screaming fans were not disappointed in Lionel Messi and his Argentina team’s first international match since lifting the World Cup title last December.Messi’s Argentina beat Panama 2-0 with two late goals Thursday night at the Monumental de Nunez Stadium in Buenos Aires, in the first of two matches for the team to celebrate its triumph in Qatar.Thiago Almada opened the scoring in the 78th minute, pushing the ball into an empty net after a free kick taken by Messi hit the post. Eleven minutes later, the Argentine great netted the second with another free kick to the delight of the capacity crowd. It was Messi’s 800th goal in his professional career. If he scores another in Argentina’s next friendly against Curacao on Tuesday, he will hit the mark of 100 goals for the national team.NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Harry Kane became England’s leading scorer of all time — and his record-setting goal just had to come from the penalty spot.Kane tugged ...