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Los Angeles Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
USC baseball dominates TCU to earn its first NCAA tournament win in a decade
CORVALLIS, Ore. — After 10 years, you'd expect there to be some rust. Maybe some angst. At least some nerves. Not for USC baseball participating in its first NCAA tournament game in a decade. The Trojans played loose and free as they piled up 14 hits in a 13-1 victory against No. 22 Texas Christian on Friday afternoon in the opening game of the Corvallis Regional. USC consistently produced tough at bats, going deep into counts early and then forced TCU to cycle through its bullpen after chasing starter Tommy LaPour, an All-Big 12 first-team selection, in the fourth inning. Nine-hole hitter Richard Tejeda was a catalyst for the Trojans. He drove in the game's first run with a two-out single in the second inning. Two innings later, his sacrifice bunt attempt loaded the bases with no outs and sent LaPour to an early exit when he hesitated, looking to first before trying to get Tejeda at first. TCU reliever Louis Rodriguez did a good job limiting the damage, getting a strikeout, fielder's choice and a fly out, but USC had taken a 3-0 lead and never looked back. Sawyer Strosnider provided TCU's lone offensive highlight with a solo home run in the fourth inning, but that was practically the only mistake USC starting pitcher Caden Aoki made. The senior right-hander kept the Horned Frogs' offense at bay, facing just three over the minimum in eight sterling innings. Aoki struck out six, allowing one run on four hits while delivering 80 of his 114 pitches for strikes. Tejeda got a USC rally started in the sixth inning when he lined the first pitch to center field for a single. Two pitches and two bunt singles later, the bases were loaded for the heart of USC's lineup. Bryce Martin-Grudzielanek blooped in a single off the glove of TCU's second baseman to plate a run. Adrian Lopez followed with a run-scoring single, and an Abbrie Covarrubias sacrifice fly made it 6-1. The Trojans added three more in the next frame with Lopez supplying a two-run single. With the victory, USC advances to the winner's bracket where it will face the winner of tonight's matchup between Saint Mary's and regional host Oregon State, the No. 8 national seed. The Trojans will play at 6 p.m. PDT.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
‘In crisis mode': CACC warns of pet drop-offs as daily line keeps getting longer
CHICAGO — Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) is in 'crisis mode' after seeing their daily in-take line grow over the course of the year. Sadly, pets given up by their owners are more likely to die than strays. Social media has been one of the biggest tools in its toolboxes for shelters all across the country and CACC used it Wednesday to highlight a daily reality for them — long lines of pets getting dropped off. 'The sad truth is the owner releases are the first ones on the 'chopping block,'' CACC public information officer Armando Tejeda told WGN News. The shelter is averaging in May around 56 animals being surrendered per day, up from 54 in April. Some are strays, but many are owners giving up their pets. Data shows this has increased and CACC has been reeling. Tejeda said they have been speaking with other large city shelters and they are experiencing the same thing. 'Most of it is the economy — the cost of pet food, vet appointments, other stuff,' Tejeda said. 'A lot of people truly love their pets but they just don't know about all of the resources out there.' So CACC put together a resource guide in hopes of giving the animals a second chance. Pet Resources_2025 (1)Download Their current euthanasia rate is around 11% and the reason why pets surrendered are more likely to get euthanized is because they lack protections versus strays. 'When a stray comes in they are required cage space by law,' Tejeda said. ' So five to seven days if they have no microchip and seven if they have a microchip.' The pandemic was a tough time for CACC and shelters across the world, but now staff is seeing an after effect — a dog and cat boom. 'One of the drugs used to sedate animals during COVID went to humans so way less spay and neuters were not happening,' Tejeda. 'It's felt like we've been playing catch up (to the pandemic) but now it's been compounded by what's happening now.' Data shows in the first quarter of the year (Jan-March), 1,410 pets were surrendered by their owners compared to 1,843 animals being took in as strays. Over 500 had to be euthanized as the shelter is 'in crisis mode' due to being at max capacity. Looking at the first quarter of 2024, CACC had far less pet drop offs — 383. CACC said the euthanasia rate should be higher when you look at the data, but they have so many wonderful rescue organizations who partner with them. But they still need a lot of help. 'We will face even a greater influx in the summer once the weather gets warm,' Tejeda said. 'In-takes have been steadily increasing. We usually see a lot of pit bulls, but now it's everything.' The shelter recently installed a microchip station for lost dogs and cats outside of CACC. It has made employees happy to be able to look outside and see the animal never having to come in. All adoption fees of animals at CACC 30 days or longer are waived. For 30 days or less, it's just $65 and the animals are up to date on shots. Interested residents can also try out the 'doggy day care' program, where you can spend an afternoon with a dog to get to know them. Visit here to adopt a pet or learn how to foster. Below are a select few available out of hundreds of cute dogs and cats. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Newsweek
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Mother of 1-Year-Old Married to US Citizen Deported, Separated From Baby
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Heydi Sánchez Tejeda, a Cuban immigrant married to a United States citizen with whom she shares a baby daughter, was detained earlier this week and deported to Havana on Thursday on a flight carrying dozens of Cuban migrants, the Miami Herald reported on Saturday. Her husband, Carlos Yuniel Valle, said in Spanish in an emotional video posted on his Facebook account, "They separated a girl from her mother. They killed a mother, a father, and the future of a girl while she was still alive." Newsweek has reached out to Valle for comment via Facebook Messenger and filled out an online contact form with Tejeda's attorney. Newsweek also emailed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Saturday for comment. The Context Tejeda's deportation comes amid an immigration crackdown under the Trump administration, during which some people with valid documentation—including green cards or visas—have been detained and face legal jeopardy. President Donald Trump vowed to prevent illegal immigrants with criminal histories or backgrounds from entering and staying in the U.S. He has pledged to launch the largest mass deportation operation in U.S. history and has detained and deported thousands of people in recent months, including to their home countries and others to El Salvador for imprisonment. Others have also been detained after appearing at DHS offices, including Rosmery Alvarado, a Guatemalan immigrant married to a recently naturalized U.S. citizen, Mohsen Mahdawi, a U.S. permanent resident for 10 years who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Colchester, Vermont, during a naturalization interview, and Cliona Ward, who is being held at San Francisco International Airport after delivering requested paperwork. What To Know Tejeda, 44, a Cuban immigrant who has been living in the U.S. since 2019, went to a scheduled appointment with ICE in Tampa on Tuesday. There, when she was holding her baby and had to hand her over to her husband, Tejeda was abruptly detained, her husband's social media video details. "The baby is distressed and does not want to eat," Valle told the Miami Herald. "Imagine, they ripped the child from her mother's arms at the immigration office; the cries of that woman in there could be heard back in Cuba." Valle said their daughter, who was born premature, is still breastfeeding and now is without that food source. Her legal team filed a stay of removal order to halt the deportation. But on Thursday, she landed in Havana, along with more than 80 others who were deported from the U.S. through Miami. The couple has spoken since she landed in Havana. Tejeda was living in the U.S. with I-220B, or an "Order of Supervision" after having been detained for nine months when she first arrived. Since then, she married Valle, who is a U.S. citizen who has lived in the country since 2006. Tejeda's last ICE interview had been six months ago. An Eastern Airlines plane arrives with Venezuelan migrants deported from the United States at Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetia, Venezuela, on March 30. Inset: Heydi Sánchez Tejeda in a Facebook photo celebrating their daughter... An Eastern Airlines plane arrives with Venezuelan migrants deported from the United States at Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetia, Venezuela, on March 30. Inset: Heydi Sánchez Tejeda in a Facebook photo celebrating their daughter in 2024. More AP Photo/Cristian Hernandez/social media What People Are Saying Representative Kathy Castor, a Florida Democrat, wrote in an X, formerly Twitter, post on Friday about illegal deportations in Tampa Bay: "Immigration enforcement must be lawful and humane, not weaponized for political stunts. That means investing in smarter border security, expanding legal pathways, and protecting the rights of asylum seekers and immigrant families who contribute so much to our communities. The American people want a system that reflects our values, not one that rips families apart, violates the U.S. Constitution, and runs counter to human rights." Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin previously told Newsweek: "The Trump administration is enforcing immigration laws—something the previous administration failed to do. Those who violate these laws will be processed, detained and removed as required." Carina Moran, daughter of recently detained Rosmery Alvarado, told CBS 42 earlier this week: "It feels like she's been stripped away from me, and I feel like I'm never going to see her again. I've been with my mom my entire life. I don't know what it's like to not have her. [I] have to tell my younger brothers that they're not going to get to see their mom. It makes me feel awful to see my dad struggling the way he is." What Happens Next? It is unclear what may happen next in Tejeda's case as she is already in Havana, but her legal team says they'll continue to fight for her return, potentially through humanitarian parole. In a Saturday Facebook post written in Spanish, Valle shared a photo of the couple and their daughter, writing: "We miss you my love but faith many people are helping us and with God's grace soon we will be together..."
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Nashua native, cancer survivor Tejeda, 23, running Boston Marathon for Mass. General Hospital
WHEN Nathanael 'Smiley' Tejeda got to know Dave Jurewicz, he realized that they have a lot in common. They're around the same age. Tejeda, a Nashua native, is 23, and Jurewicz recently turned 20. Jurewicz studies at Springfield College, where Tejeda got his undergraduate degree in exercise science. They also have the same oncologist. Jurewicz recently finished his treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) for Hodgkin lymphoma, the same kind of cancer that Tejeda had. Tejeda was diagnosed at MGH with stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma in 2019 at age 17. Now cancer-free, Tejeda is partnered with Jurewicz through MGH for the April 21st Boston Marathon. Tejeda is running Boston — it will be his first-ever marathon — as part of MGH's marathon team. Jurewicz will cheer Tejeda on with the other MGH runners' patient partners near Mile 20 in Newton, Mass., which comes just before Heartbreak Hill. 'I think, for me, it was really cool to just hang out with him and kind of show him, hey, man, life after treatment is not the end,' Tejeda said. 'You can honestly go on and continue to live your life and be the person you want to be. There's no holding back from what you are.' Tejeda graduated from Springfield College last year. The Nashua South graduate is now working on his master's degree in exercise physiology with a focus on cancer research at the University of North Carolina. With fewer than two weeks until the Boston Marathon, Tejeda has raised more than $11,000 for MGH on his GivenGain webpage. Tejeda, who got the nickname 'Smiley' from one of his Pee Wee football teammates because of his upbeat attitude, was first diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at MGH, where he also received his treatment. Then in his senior year at South, Tejeda learned he had cancer the day after he reached the quarterfinals in the 195-pound weight class at the wrestling NHIAA Meet of Champions. A few days before the meet, Tejeda discovered a golf-ball sized lump on his neck. 'I was kind of in shock,' Tejeda said. 'I didn't really fully understand at the time the severity of it all but knew that it was a big deal, and my family was very impacted by the whole situation.' Tejeda, who also played football and baseball at South, didn't let cancer affect his signature 'Smiley' demeanor. Purple Panthers baseball coach James Gaj still remembers how Tejeda told him about having to miss the season that spring. 'He sent me a text message,' Gaj said, 'and it said, 'Coach, I just want to let you know some of the good and some the bad — the bad news is I'm not going to be playing baseball because I was diagnosed with cancer. The good news is I caught it early.' His exact words were, 'I'm Gucci (good) — not to worry about it. I've never met anybody that had cancer and tell me that they're Gucci.' Tejeda, a defensive end/offensive guard in football and third baseman/outfielder in baseball at South, never liked running. He has always been more of a weightlifter. But being a patient partner for Eva Melanson, who ran the Boston Marathon on MGH's team in 2019, inspired him to do the same with the hospital that helped him beat cancer. 'I've said it a few times before to my family and my friends — this really is that full-circle moment of having been on the other side,' Tejeda said, 'and now I get to be on the flip side of this whole entire experience and really finish it off in the right way.' Tejeda started his marathon training late last year and at one point was running between 30 and 40 miles per week. He ran his first half-marathon last April. 'Hopefully this won't be my last marathon,' Tejeda said. 'Hopefully this is just the beginning of a new chapter in my life.' Scott Knight, who was Tejeda's football coach at South, wasn't surprised when he learned Tejeda was running the marathon in an effort to help others. When Tejeda was going through his cancer treatment, he met with Make-A-Wish. For his Make-A-Wish options, he could have met a childhood hero or gone on a nice trip, Knight noted. Instead, Tejeda had Make-A-Wish upgrade the South weight room. 'This is 'Smiley' to a T,' Knight said. 'He could have done anything ... but he chose to do something that would benefit others.' That outlook led Tejeda to pursue his studies at UNC. Tejeda knew he wanted to major in exercise science when he got to Springfield College. Because of his own experience, Tejeda realized while at Springfield that he wanted to work with cancer survivors and current cancer patients, using exercise to improve their quality of life. Tejeda was drawn to North Carolina in part because of the school's exercise oncology research laboratory. 'He cares more about helping others than himself,' Gaj said of Tejeda. 'He's one of the most selfless people I've ever met in my life.' ahall@
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Yahoo
Father charged after toddler fatally shoots sister
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A Wichita father is facing criminal charges after his 3-year-old daughter allegedly shot and killed her 1-year-old sister inside their home, according to court records filed in Sedgwick County District Court, detailing the events leading up to the incident. Michael Tejeda, 24, was arrested in connection with the February 28 incident, in which his toddler daughter reportedly accessed his unsecured firearm and fired a fatal shot at her younger sister. Authorities responded to the scene after Tejeda called 911, frantically asking his daughter why she had pulled the trigger. Man gets 5 years for Wichita road rage shooting Tejeda told authorities that his 3-year-old daughter had accessed his unsecured Glock 19X handgun while he was in the bathroom. According to court records, he frantically called 911, questioning his toddler about why she had pulled the trigger. The child's mother was not home at the time. She told police she received a FaceTime call from Tejeda, who informed her of the shooting. Upon arriving at the scene, she comforted her 3-year-old daughter, who repeatedly apologized. A forensic examination determined that the fatal gunshot was fired from an intermediate range of one to three feet. Investigators found the firearm in Tejeda's bedroom after he allegedly moved it following the shooting. A background check revealed Tejeda had a prior felony conviction for drug-related charges and was still under court supervision at the time of the incident. Tejeda has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting, two counts of aggravated endangering of a child, and criminal possession of a weapon by a felon. He remains jailed on a $500,000 bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
