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Skidding Baltimore Orioles lose to San Francisco Giants, 5-3
BALTIMORE - The skidding Baltimore Orioles lost to the San Francisco Giants, 5-3, Wednesday night at Camden Yards.Mike Yastrzemski homered on the game's first pitch, Michael Conforto also hit a solo shot for the Giants, who took the first two games in the series.Baltimore has lost eight of 10 to fall 4 1/2 games behind the first-place Yankees in the AL East, pending New York's late matchup with Seattle. Before their current skid, the Orioles held a half-game lead.For the second time in two nights, Yastrzemski put the Orioles in an immediate hole with a leadoff homer. On Tuesday, he...
Annapolis community "devastated" after toddler accidentally struck and killed by car
BALTIMORE - An Annapolis community is heartbroken after a 2-year-old was struck and killed by a car Tuesday afternoon in what police deemed as an accident. "The entire neighborhood, everyone is devastated with what happened here," neighbor Mike Mattingly said. Police said Cody Aguilar Gomez stepped off a curb and into the path of an oncoming vehicle while his mother was getting a second child out of their car along Americana Drive. "My heart is heavy because the reality is it's every parent's worst nightmare," Annapolis Police Chief Ed Jackson said. Jackson said the driver was unaware he had struck the child and when he found out, he contacted police."This was an accident and a very tragic event," Jackson said.Memorial set upA growing memorial of flowers, candles and toys is set up for the child at an apartment complex along Americana Drive.Referencing the memorial, one neighbor said it pales in comparison to how the neighborhood has been gripped with grief by the incident. "That is minor compared to how the community feels because we're all heartbroken," Katie Dowd said.The Annapolis Police Department will have Mobile Crisis and Critical Incident teams in the community offering support. The direct line to CIT is 410-768-5522.
Maryland Weather: Showery start to summery finish Thursday
BALTIMORE - Widespread steady rain from this morning has ended. A few leftover showers are possible through Thursday morning.Patchy mist, drizzle, light rain, and fog will be around through the late evening and overnight hours. While it won't be wet the entire night, random pockets of light rain and drizzle are possible, so slow down speeds if you're driving and use low beams for headlights. Temperatures stay mild for the overnight with lows in the middle to upper 60s.Thursday will be a transition day. We'll have areas of low clouds and scattered showers during the morning. These showers will be...
Baltimore native Gabe Ortis shares experience as castaway on new Survivor season
BALTIMORE - Gabe Ortis is representing Baltimore while fighting for survival on the new season of the long-running CBS reality show Survivor.The 26-year-old radio talk show host from Baltimore is a castaway in Survivor 47, competing with other contestants on the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji. The first episode aired on Wednesday."I'm Baltimore City born and raised," Ortis said. "It was everything"Gabe Ortis spoke with WJZ about his experience and what he learned about himself while on Survivor. "It was everything," Ortis said. "It was the most difficult, stressful, anxiety-inducing, thrilling, rewarding, fun experience of my entire life," Ortis said.Ortis couldn't spoil the...
Motorcycle safety course "invaluable" amid alarming rise in Maryland crashes, instructor says
BALTIMORE -- A free class on motorcycle safety is being conducted amid an alarming rise in motorcycle wrecks in Maryland.Bob's Motorcycles in Jessup hosted Wednesday's MOTORS class, which stands for Motor Officers Teaching Other Riders Safety, put on by the Maryland Highway Safety Office.As the name suggests, officers from numerous agencies come together to teach motorcyclists proper techniques to ensure safety on the road."This class is invaluable, it's not something you don't want to have," said Maryland State Police 1st Sgt. Brett Canfield, one of the MOTORS class instructors. "Whether it's this class or any other rider's education, you should...
Baltimore County officers testify about violent encounter with suicidal David Linthicum
BALTIMORE -- Two Baltimore County police officers testified about the frightening moments when a suicidal suspect opened fire on them in February 2023, and how they desperately tried to get a fellow officer help after he was shot in the incident. Prosecutors continued presenting their case on Wednesday against David Linthicum, who is charged with attempted murder in the shooting of two Baltimore County officers. Both violent encounters were captured on multiple officers' body-worn cameras. Jurors saw that harrowing video as the defense picked apart the police response. Defendant spends birthday on trial During a break in the testimony, public defender Deborah Katz Levi told...
Dulceology, a Baltimore bakery, specializes in authentic Latin-inspired desserts
BALTIMORE -- Dulceology is a women-owned and operated bakery that creates authentic Latin-inspired desserts. On the corner of South Charles and W. West Street, there's a sweet smell coming from a little bakery that puts the 'dulce' in Dulceology. You can learn more about Dulceology here.Baking begins with familyBorn and raised in El Salvador, Nicole Leiva opened the doors to Dulceology with her sister in 2020, but the baking began years before.In 2001, Leiva's parents chose to leave their homeland after a devastating earthquake.After living in the United States for a few years, her family realized they could not find authentic and...
Critical Inner Harbor revitalization measure appealed to the Maryland Supreme Court
BALTIMORE - The Maryland State Board of Elections has appealed to the state's highest court after a judge ruled to nullify a major ballot measure needed to revitalize the Inner Harbor.Question F asks voters if they agree with rezoning portions of the Inner Harbor to allow Baltimore-based developer David Bramble to replace the pavilions at the city's waterfront with a mixed-use complex. However, an Anne Arundel County judge ruled the ballot question unconstitutional. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced the city's law department filed a motion to intervene and join the State Board of Elections in their appeal to the Maryland Supreme Court."We...
Specialized unit aims to protect vulnerable Baltimore residents from scammers
BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office says it is holding people accountable for scamming and stealing from vulnerable adults. The office announced several cases on Wednesday at its Older Adult Luncheon and Resource event.The State's Attorney's Office launched a specialized division to investigate financial crimes that often target the most vulnerable residents. It fulfills a campaign promise by investigating, indicting and prosecuting these cases."It is heinous for a person to get to their golden years, and someone makes them feel unsafe," said Shari Greene, chief of the Economic Crimes Older and Disabled Persons Unit.Older and Disabled Persons UnitThe...
Baltimore Orioles designate reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment
BALTIMORE -- Craig Kimbrel's time with the Baltimore Orioles could be coming to an end after the struggling team designated its former closer for assignment Wednesday following the latest in a series of rough outings.Kimbrel gave up six runs on three hits in 2/3 of an inning of relief in Baltimore's 10-0 home loss to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night. Kimbrel has a 13.94 ERA in his last 11 appearances over the past month.This season, his first with Baltimore, Kimbrel has a 5.33 ERA with six blown saves. He lost his job as closer in May.The Orioles have lost eight of 11 games to fall four games back of the New York Yankees for first place in the AL East. In a corresponding roster move, they recalled right-hander Bryan Baker from Triple-A Norfolk.
Bel Air residents raise red flags over proposed Costco location
BALTIMORE -- A couple dozen community members came out to a Harford County Development Advisory Committee meeting Wednesday to voice their concerns about a plan to build a Costco in Bel Air."This is a warehouse," a meeting attendee said. "Let's face it. This is a warehouse. Not a regular retail store."The advisory committee, also known as DAC, evaluates aspects of large project proposals like the Costco before county approval.Plans for the Costco were first revealed earlier this year.The proposed store will sit on 22 acres of land off of Veterans Memorial Highway. It is set to be 162,000 square feet...
Justice Department sues owner of ship that rammed into Baltimore bridge
The Justice Department on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against the owner and operator of the container ship that rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, seeking $100 million in damages for the structure's collapse, which killed six construction workers and led to massive economic losses.On a call with reporters, Justice Department officials said the Singapore-based companies, Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Private Limited, were "well-aware" of issues on the ship, the Dali, that could cause power outages before the accident. The massive vessel struck one of the bridge's columns in the early morning hours of March...
Mother of Rachel Morin to testify before congress in immigration reform hearing
BALTIMORE -- For the second time this month, the mother of Rachel Morin is testifying on Capitol Hill to call for immigration reform. Patty Morin will appear as a witness before the Committee on Homeland Security on Wednesday. The hearing, titled "A Country Without Borders: How the Biden-Harris Open-Borders Policies Have Undermined Our Safety and Security," will also feature testimony from a retired U.S. Border Patrol agent, a California lawmaker, and an Arizona sheriff. Rachel Morin, a mother of five, was found murdered near the Ma and Pa Trail in Bel Air last August. Her suspected killer, Victor Martinez-Hernandez, was arrested...
Maryland Weather: Showery start to summery finish Thursday
BALTIMORE - Widespread steady rain from this morning has ended. A few leftover showers are possible through Thursday morning.Patchy mist, drizzle, light rain, and fog will be around through the late evening and overnight hours. While it won't be wet the entire night, random pockets of light rain and drizzle are possible, so slow down speeds if you're driving and use low beams for headlights. Temperatures stay mild for the overnight with lows in the middle to upper 60s.Thursday will be a transition day. We'll have areas of low clouds and scattered showers during the morning. These showers will be...
Dockworkers at key U.S. ports threatening strike consumers could feel
Determined to thwart the automating of their jobs, about 45,000 dockworkers along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts are threatening to strike on Oct. 1, a move that would shut down ports that handle about half the nation's cargo from ships. The International Longshoremen's Union is demanding significantly higher wages and a total ban on the automation of cranes, gates and container movements that are used in the loading or loading of freight at 36 U.S. ports. Whenever and however the dispute is resolved, it's likely to affect how freight moves in and out of the United States for...
Public provides input on environmental impact of Key Bridge replacement
BALTIMORE -- The public provided feedback on the environmental impact of the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild during Tuesday's permit applications hearing hosted by the Maryland Transportation Authority. On the Community College of Baltimore County's Dundalk campus, MDTA gave an overview of its request for a Water Quality Certification and a Tidal Wetlands License for the construction of the new bridge. MDTA said the new bridge will result in 12.71 acres of permanent impacts to tidal waters while bridge construction and approach roadway modifications will result in 0.05 acres of permanent, non-tidal wetland impacts. The informational hearing was held to draw comments from...
Baltimore Ravens' star Zay Flowers surprises dozens of children at Jimmy's Famous Seafood
BALTIMORE - Baltimore Ravens' star wide receiver Zay Flowers surprised more than 60 children on Tuesday at Jimmy's Famous Seafood.Former Raven Torrey Smith, a WJZ contributor, took his youth football teams, the Howard County Jaguars, to the restaurant for a surprise night.The children thought they were just getting dinner, but it turned out, Flowers arrived to answer questions and engage with them.Flowers answered all the questions, signed autographs and took pictures with the children. He talked to the children about football, his experiences and staying on the right path as a kid.Flowers was a first-round draft pick by the Ravens in 2023 out of Boston College. He caught 77 passes for 858 yards as a rookie.This season, he has 13 catches for 128 yards in two games.
Baltimore Orioles' offense struggles in 10-0 loss to San Francisco Giants
BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Orioles offense was limited to five base hits in a 10-0 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday at Camden Yards.Blake Snell struck out 12 over six innings and allowed just one hit to carry the Giants past the faltering Orioles.The Orioles have lost seven of nine to fall 3 1/2 games behind the first-place Yankees in the AL East, pending New York's game later Tuesday night at Seattle. Baltimore held a half-game lead on Sept. 5 before its current tailspin, during which it has been outscored 46-18.Colton Cowser had two of the Orioles' five...
Could Baltimore's City Council be reduced? Voters get to decide at the polls.
BALTIMORE -- Question H on Baltimore's November ballot will ask voters if they are in favor of the city council being reduced from 14 seats to eight. The organization Peace Baltimore, which is behind the ballot question, hopes to create a more transparent and accountable government, according to its website.The group says that eliminating excess city council salaries and costs would save millions of dollars for city taxpayers.Those who are in favor of Question H say the population of Baltimore has been shrinking while the size of the council has remained the same.Against the ballot questionCity leaders say slashing the number...
Scuffling Orioles seek to get their 'mojo' back before the playoffs
Depleted by injuries and entrenched in a prolonged hitting slump, the Baltimore Orioles are desperate to regain their winning ways as they stumble to the finish of the regular season.The Orioles owned a 57-33 record and led the AL East by three games on July 8. They were 70-48 and still in first place on Aug. 10, but since then Baltimore has gone 14-18 and now trails the New York Yankees by three games with 12 to go."The mojo that we've had has just drifted away from us the last few months," Orioles general manager Mike Elias said Tuesday. "There...
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