Ohtani NLCS home run ball caught by Santa Fe Springs man could be worth millions, expert says

CNN Newsource on October 20, 2025

By Tim Pulliam

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    LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Imagine being an owner of Dodgers history! One Santa Fe Springs man walked away from Game 4 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) with Shohei Ohtani’s third home run ball of the game — in what was arguably the greatest MLB postseason performance of all time.

Longtime Los Angeles Dodgers fan David Flores was in the right place at the right time. Now, he could be a soon-to-be multi-millionaire.

“I knew it was going to ricochet off the people in front of me for some reason, my intuition told me that. When it did, I stayed nice and calm, and I caught the ball like a baby and just gripped it nice and tight,” Flores said. “I looked around me, and everybody was so happy and thrilled about what happened.”

Ohtani launched the ball into the stands — his third home run of the game — during the same game where he started as a pitcher and struck out 10 batters.

The ball found its way to Flores, who is now looking to make some big bucks out of it.

“I had a just Dodger hat on and all camouflage, so maybe that’s why I caught the ball, because nobody could see me, and the ball came right to me,” Flores said with a laugh.

The catch has been life-changing for the sports fan, who is a professional boxing coach in Santa Fe Springs.

“My phone is going off. My phone is, ‘ding, ding, ding, ding’… nonstop,” he said. “I’m very happy that this happened to me in my life.”

Now, Flores has big plans for the lucrative piece of history.

“I’m going to say this in the most humble way possible… I’m looking to sell the ball,” Flores said. “You know, to the highest bidder or the highest offer. I want to sell the ball.”

Ohtani’s three home runs and 10 strikeouts helped the Dodgers advance to the World Series for the second year in a row.

So, how much is the ball worth?

“The market will tell us, but my initial estimation on that ball, due to the historic relevance of what happened on Friday night. I think it’s three, four, five million dollars plus,” said Michael Keys, the COO at SCP Auctions. “It was the most historic, I think, single player performance in any baseball game, let alone an NCLS-clenching game.”

Keys says that before Flores can cash in, the images of him catching the ball will have to be reviewed and authenticated by a forensic firm that partners with an auction company. After that, he will have to take a lie detector test.

“And then we’ll put it up for auction, and our next auction is coming up in November, so the timing couldn’t be more perfect,” Keys said.

“It hasn’t hit me yet. It hasn’t hit me yet, to be honest,” Flores said.

Flores said he is hoping to build generational wealth for his family. He also wants to meet Ohtani and the rest of the team.

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Woman rescued and revived after Baltimore apartment fire, fire officials say

CNN Newsource on October 20, 2025

By Adam Thompson

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    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A woman was rescued from a burning apartment building and revived in Baltimore on Sunday, according to a Baltimore City Fire spokesperson.

Firefighters responded to the 200 block of Diener Place, where a three-story building caught fire. The woman was removed from the fire and taken to a hospital in critical condition.

The fire was controlled.

“(The firefighters) actions made all the difference,” Baltimore City Fire spokesperson John Marsh said.

Maryland smoke alarm requirements:

Maryland’s state law requires that each sleeping area in a home have an automatic smoke alarm, which includes one and two-family homes, apartment buildings, dormitories, and hotels.

According to the state of Maryland, a smoke alarm must meet the following four requirements:

Installed to the satisfaction of the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

Listed and labeled by a nationally recognized testing laboratory to comply with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 217, “Standard for safety for single and multiple station smoke alarms”

Able to sense visible or invisible particles of combustion

Able to sound an alarm that will warn people in the sleeping area

What to do if a fire starts?

According to the American Red Cross, here’s what you should do if you are in a fire:

– Learn how to use a fire extinguisher

– Get out of the building quickly, stay out, and immediately call 911.

– Scream “Fire!” several times and go outside right away. If there are elevators, use the stairs.

– Leave everything and get out of the building quickly. Save yourself.

– If closed doors or handles are warm or smoke blocks your primary escape route, use your second way out. Do not open doors that are warm to the touch.

– If you need to escape through heavy smoke, get low and go under the smoke to your exit, and close the doors behind you.

– If smoke, heat or flames block your exit routes, stay in the room with doors closed. Place a wet towel under the door and call the fire department or 911.

– If you are trapped inside a room, open a window and wave a brightly colored cloth or flashlight to signal for help.

– Once you are outside, go to your meeting place and then send one person to call the fire department.

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Horseshoe Casino dealers strike for union recognition

CNN Newsource on October 20, 2025

By Hernan Gutierrez

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    SHELBYVILLE, Indiana (WISH) — Despite the rain, dozens of workers at Horseshoe Casino Indianapolis hit the picket line Sunday, marking the third day of their strike. More than 200 employees walked off the job on Friday.

The group of dealers and dual rates wants to form a union with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 135. Dual rates are employees who split their time between dealing and supervising.

They were scheduled to have a union election on October 17. However, because of the ongoing shutdown of the federal government, the National Labor Relations Board couldn’t oversee the vote.

Teamsters representatives say the union to have a third-party conduct the election, but the casino refused.

Dealer Trent Mitchem says he and his coworkers feel silenced.

“They’re just using the government shutdown as an excuse to not recognize our voices,” Mitchem said. “We’ve had some pretty poor working conditions in the past. [For example] there was a pipe that [burst], that we were forced to work through … we had to stay in our dealer uniforms, there was nothing we could do about it.”

Teamsters leaders say a strike for union recognition is fairly unprecedented in recent history, yet they stand behind their want-to-be members.

The union represents more than 5,000 gaming and casino workers across the country.

Rich Kurtz is among the workers trying to join those ranks.

“I used to love coming to work [at the casino,] Kurtz said. “Now, it’s the complete opposite … I can’t wait to get out of the building every night.”

Kurtz has been working at the Shelbyville casino since it started offering table games about 6 years ago. He says in that time, he’s only seen a $1 an hour raise.

“We’re just out here trying to get a seat at the table,” Kurtz said. “They’re hoping we will lose support from people being out here, and it’s not going to happen.”

It’s a sentiment echoed by Mitchem, who says they’ll stay off the job until their coworkers get recognition as a union from the company.

“As long as it takes,” Mitchem said. “Rain, snow, 100 degrees, we’ll be out here. No problem.”

According to a Teamsters representative, more than 80% of the dealers and dual rates at the casino signed union cards — effectively showing the workers would have successfully formed a union if an election had taken place.

Caesars Entertainment, Horseshoe Casino’s parent Company, did not immediately respond to News 8’s request for comment.

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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you agree with the message of the ‘No Kings’ protests?

KMIZ on October 20, 2025

Matthew Sanders

Protesters were out again in force across the country this weekend under the banner of No Kings.

Events in Columbia and Jefferson City drew large crowds of people who gathered to speak their disapproval of the Trump administration. Photos and videos from major cities showed giant crowds at their protests.

President Donald Trump and his Republican supporters have labeled the protests as paid agitation, calling the events “hate America rallies.”

Do you agree with the message of the No Kings protests? Let us know by voting in the poll.

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Project Pit Stop aims to build housing for pit bulls in Indianapolis

CNN Newsource on October 20, 2025

By Gregg Montgomery

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    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Grateful Rescue is working to save pit bulls in Indianapolis through Project Pit Stop, an initiative aimed at reducing the high euthanasia rates of these dogs in local shelters.

Pamela Terhune, founder and president of Grateful Rescue, visited News 8’s “Daybreak” on Saturday to talk about efforts to create additional housing for pit bulls, which are often euthanized due to overcrowding in shelters. The housing initiative, supported by Al Unser Jr. and Norma Unser, seeks donations to build facilities that can accommodate these dogs and give them a second chance at life.

Pit bulls are the most euthanized dogs in shelters, and Grateful Rescue is taking steps to address this issue by alleviating the population at Indianapolis Animal Care Services.

Terhune said many pit bulls are family-quality dogs whose only crime is taking up space in overcrowded shelters.

Terhune also said that while Grateful Rescue and other animal facilities are full, they rely on people to foster dogs.

She advised people who find stray pit bulls to contact animal control or shelters, as rescues often take dogs from these facilities.

Pet Pals TV airs every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. on WISH-TV. More information is available at PetPalsTV.com.

Using Closed Captioning, this story was formatted for WISHTV.com using AI-assisted tools. The WISH editorial team reviews and edits all content published to ensure it meets our journalistic standards for accuracy and fairness.

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3 killed in Michigan small plane crash “presumptively identified,” medical official says

CNN Newsource on October 20, 2025

By Nick Lentz, Julia Avant

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    CLINTON COUNTY, Michigan (WWJ) — The three people killed in a small plane crash in Bath Township, Michigan, on Thursday evening have been “presumptively identified,” according to a medical official.

Rodolfo Pimentel Zamora, Francisco del moral Jimenez and Alvaro Espejo Javier Rodriguez, all from Mexico, are “presumed” to have been on the plane that went down near the intersection of Clark and Peacock roads, Michelle Fox said during a news conference on Sunday.

Fox is the chief investigator at the office of the medical examiner serving Clinton County. She said the next of kin for all three people have been notified.

The crash of the Mexico-registered Hawker 800 XP happened around 5 p.m. All three died at the scene.

The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash. Ryan Fewins-Bliss, supervisor of the Bath Township Board of Trustees, thanked workers with both agencies, who he said are not being paid amid the government shutdown.

Fewins-Bliss added that township officials also couldn’t get support from the federal public relations office due to the shutdown.

Law enforcement officials could not confirm on Sunday where the plane came from or where it was going.

Clark Road between Upton and Peacock roads will be closed until both the FAA and NTSB complete their on-site probe. Fewins-Bliss said the township expects to receive a preliminary report within the next two weeks.

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Youth entrepreneurs in Philadelphia turn big dreams into business reality

CNN Newsource on October 20, 2025

By Wakisha Bailey

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    PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — In West Philadelphia, a new generation of business owners is setting up shop — and they’re not even old enough to drive.

Young entrepreneurs took center stage at the NOMO Foundation’s Small Business Expo, turning their passions into profit and proving that age is no barrier to building something of their own.

From sausages to spinach dip, the smell of sizzling sausages filled the air as 11-year-old Zy worked the grill, serving up her specialties: mild sausages and burgers.

Right next to her, another 11-year-old, Amira, offered samples of her homemade chicken and spinach dip. Amira started her business at just 9 years old.

“I look at them being children, but learning how to do business,” one customer said after tasting her dip.

From sauces to stitches, the young vendors showcased a wide range of talents.

Sisters Ajah and her younger sibling turned yarn into wearable art — sandals, hats, and crochet crop tops — all designed and made by hand.

Others used their booths to share their personal stories through their craft. One 15-year-old artist proudly told customers, “I’m 15, and I’m trans — you’re supporting a trans artist.”

For some, entrepreneurship is a family affair.

13-year-old Bahiyyah, owner of Molly’s Boutique, sells colorful balls of ribbon that are actually socks, priced between $20 and $35. While she runs the front of the shop, her mom is in the back teaching sewing classes.

These young designers are learning to make clothing that can often be expensive to buy, aiming to make it more affordable for their community.

“It shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg to cover,” one participant said.

NOMO’s mission: opportunity starts here.

Whether it’s through a sewing class or a pop-up shop, NOMO — which stands for “New Options, More Opportunities” — is showing the next generation that business dreams can start right here in West Philly.

The organization runs programs year-round to keep youth engaged and empowered.

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Black Mountain mural attracts crowds ahead of new art gallery’s grand opening

CNN Newsource on October 20, 2025

By Rian Stockett

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    BLACK MOUNTAIN, North Carolina (WLOS) — A unique mural in Black Mountain is drawing lots of attention to local shops ahead of a new art gallery’s grand opening.

Many families have stopped in front of the mural to take photos.

“The mural outside has brought a lot of business to the store and the town because before it was just a blank yellow wall, so now it’s this gorgeous, beautiful Black Mountain mural, and many, many people come to take their picture there,” said Debbie Hinten, the Team Lead at Sassafras, a bookstore in downtown Black Mountain.

Hinten says she’s noticed many customers walk into the shop after taking photos in front of the mural outside one of their entrances.

“All of the tourists that come by that are photographing themselves in front of this, and then that is proliferating all over the internet, is massive in terms of just cultural influence and actual economic dollars,” said Jonathan Bidwell, one of the artists commissioned to bring the mural to life.

The artwork was done by a designer in Atlanta named Ben Rupp; however, Bidwell was asked to bring the design to life and adapt it to the environment of Black Mountain.

“I had to make some adaptations, slight changes to the design just to sort of fit it to the wall,” Bidwell said.

The mural was commissioned by Cherry Street Gallery, an art gallery preparing to open, and was painted on the side of the gallery.

They finished the mural in late July, and then Bidwell came back a week ago to add a protective clear coat.

“I love it, I was just admiring it when I was walking by,” said Thomas Barker, a Black Mountain resident.

The Gallery Director at Cherry Street Gallery says they are looking to open by the end of the month.

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Boston Lululemon store hit by shoplifters for second time in a week

CNN Newsource on October 20, 2025

By Samantha Chaney

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    BOSTON (WBZ) — Shoplifters have hit the Lululemon store on Newbury Street in Boston for the second time in a week, getting away with hundreds of dollars worth of clothing.

It happened just before 5 p.m. on Sunday. Boston Police said two girls went into the store, grabbed pricey merchandise and ran out. Police didn’t have a specific amount but they said several hundreds dollars in clothing was stolen this time.

Second shoplifting in a week

Shortly after the snatch and grab, police say they also responded to a separate report of threats at the store ALO, just down the street. Authorities have not confirmed whether the two incidents are connected.

Just last week, police released surveillance video showing at least three people running out of the same store, their arms full of clothing. In that incident, police said they got away with $6,140 in clothing.

“On this street, in such a nice store, I would not expect that,” said Ashley Hanlon, a shopper in the area. She suggested potential security solutions like adding security at the store’s door to check receipts.

No arrests have been made in either incident.

WBZ-TV reached out to Lululemon for comment on the thefts but has not heard back.

“I don’t think you’re ever going to stop everyone from doing crazy things,” said shopper Shelley Koren. “I think at the end of the day, as long as you’re protecting the people around you, as long as everyone’s safe in the building, that’s what matters.”

Other stores targeted before In May, the Sunglass Hut shop on Newbury Street was targeted by shoplifters. Police said six people stole more than 40 pairs of sunglasses that were worth more than $20,000.

Just this past summer, Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox said shoplifting is on the rise in the city. Cox said shoplifting increased by 93% in 2023 compared to 2019.

Cox said police are focused on targeting repeat offenders to crack down on shoplifting. The city is also increasing security in areas like Nubian Square in Roxbury.

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Young humpback whale dies after becoming beached in Long Beach Island, New Jersey

CNN Newsource on October 20, 2025

By Matt Cavallo

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    LONG BEACH ISLAND, New Jersey (KYW) — Another whale has died after becoming beached on the coast of the Jersey Shore, according to officials with the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.

The agency says they received a report from the New Jersey Department of Environmental at 3:00 p.m. on Friday that their aerial survey team spotted the whale on the southern end of Long Beach Island. The Coast Guard, who was on a routine helicopter flight, was able to divert and locate the whale just before sunset. They were able to determine that the whale beached on a sandbar, and was only able to be accessed by boat.

Due to tidal conditions and the whale being located late in the day, members of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center and the New Jersey State Police Marine unit were not able to access the whale until Saturday morning. Once they arrived on scene the whale was identified as a young humpback measuring at 29 feet in length. When the team examined the whale further they found that the mammal was lethargic and in “very thin” body condition. They also found wounds from an apparent propeller strike. Their final prognosis was the whale’s health was “extremely poor” and was unlikely to survive.

Due to the incoming tide on Saturday and the lack of daylight, officials from the stranding center administered sedatives to keep the whale comfortable overnight until operations could continue the next morning in the daylight and at low tide. When they arrived back the next morning along with operators from Sea Tow of Atlantic City, they discovered the mammal had passed away sometime in the overnight hours.

The whale was first seen in the New York Bight on October 2nd by American Princess Cruises. At that time, it was evident that the young whale had experienced significant trauma due to propeller strikes that were still in the process of healing, and the wounds were impacting the animal’s ability to feed based on the very thin body condition.

Additional information will be shared as it becomes available on the Marine Mammal Stranding Center’s website.

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