RIPON (CBS13) — A select group of canines are taking on more responsibility at the office. It’s a little off the beaten path in San Joaquin County, but this 6,500 square-foot house in the middle of almond orchards is home to a school that trains the best of the best. READ MORE: Former Sacramento Firefighter Accuses Department Of Hostile Work Environment “Some of these dogs are being trained to find narcotics, others are being trained to find guns and ammunition,” said Ron Cloward, who runs the Top Dog Police K-9 Training facility in Ripon. For the last three weeks, a dozen K-9 police officers from several agencies have been hard at work. “We’re just continuing to try and create more problem searches, more problem finds to teach the handlers to read their dogs really well when they’re in those situations,” said Cloward. It may seem like the handler is barking orders, but these dogs are bred for it. It’s part of their natural abilities. “What you want is a dog that’s high … [Read more...] about Top Dogs: How A Ripon Training Facility Certifies Law Enforcement K9s
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Red Sox Use New Mercy Rule To Save Garrett Richards In First Inning Of Spring Training
By JIMMY GOLEN, AP Sports Writer Garrett Richards had gotten only one out during his first spring training start, loading the bases and walking in one run against the Atlanta Braves before the Red Sox stopped the inning after 23 pitches. READ MORE: Thousands Lose Power As Strong Winds Spread Damage Across Several Towns Then he went back out for a 1-2-3 second inning. “It’s building blocks, man,” Richards said after being rescued by the new rule this spring training that allows managers to end an inning after a pitcher has thrown 20 pitches, regardless of how many outs or runners on base there are. “Obviously, you want to finish it and you want to make all the outs that your outing requires,” he said. “So, yeah, it was a little frustrating.” Richards told reporters in Fort Myers, Florida, that his pitches were moving well, but he just struggled to keep them in the strike zone. He allowed two runs, three hits and two walks in the first inning before it ended. “By all … [Read more...] about Red Sox Use New Mercy Rule To Save Garrett Richards In First Inning Of Spring Training
Spring Training Report: COVID Will Loom Over Baseball For Another Season
( CBS Baltimore ) — MLB has entered its second COVID spring training. Another COVID season isn’t far behind, and with any luck, this one will last 162 games rather than 60. While the pandemic has changed baseball, just as it’s changed everything else, the changes are now familiar. At the end of the day, it’s still baseball. And having games sure beats not having games. Welcome to the first installment of the Spring Training Report. Every Monday (or possibly Tuesday) we will take a look around the Majors at the stories making headlines. This week that includes the continuing or revised COVID restrictions, Trey Mancini’s return from cancer in Baltimore and Tommy Pham’s stabbing last October. READ MORE: Stimulus Check Update: When Could Another Economic Relief Payment Arrive? COVID Still Looms Over Baseball The 2020 MLB season started late, included less than half as many games, and was played under somewhat limiting circumstances. Games didn’t have fans in attendance, which … [Read more...] about Spring Training Report: COVID Will Loom Over Baseball For Another Season
Gal Gadot’s Training Routine Proves Once More She’s A Wonder
Gal Gadot’s shared a snippet Friday on Instagram of her training routine as she rocked out while boxing with her trainer. The 33-year-old actress proved once more that her part as “Wonder Woman” in the DC Extended Universe films is more than just a role that she plays as she showed off her great moves in workout pants and a pair of boxing gloves. She captioned the video, “My favorite kind of training. Happy Friday.” It has already gone viral with more than 2 million views at the time of this piece. (RELATED: Celebrated Gal Gadot’s Birthday With Some Of Her Most Stunning Shots [SLIDESHOW]) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gal Gadot (@gal_gadot) on Nov 9, 2018 at 6:51am PST However, fans of the female superhero character will have to wait a bit longer than previously expected to see Gadot beat up bad guys in the highly anticipated sequel “ Wonder Woman 1984 .” Originally, the film was … [Read more...] about Gal Gadot’s Training Routine Proves Once More She’s A Wonder
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The Hill may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Lovers of golf can be found across the globe, and one specific common trait is widely shared among its participants — the quest for a perfect swing. Far easier said than done, there are plenty of high-priced sales pitches that promise to find the fix. Sure, you could spend thousands of dollars attempting to cut down on that score by hiring a personal instructor or purchasing special club sets. But, along with requiring hefty financial sacrifices, those efforts can restrict your progress to a particular time and place. Make bad swings and ill-advised investments a thing of the past by using theHANGER golf training aid . Ready for whenever you need it, this is the cost-effective way to finally conquer those tough courses that stress you out, and gain the confidence to explore new ones, for a fantastic price. A limited-time 20% discount drops the price of this … [Read more...] about Perfect your golf swing with this pro-proven training aid at a great price