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SALEM, Ore. — The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program secured a key piece of funding this week to keep the project on track, but the Oregon Department of Transportation says the Portland area's other two big freeway projects, the Rose Quarter and Interstate 205 expansions, have hit major roadblocks.
The projects have grown in scope — and therefore price — during planning, ODOT said, and freeway construction costs have risen dramatically at the same time. Gov. Tina Kotek also recently ordered a pause on tolling until 2026, impacting a planned funding source for both projects.
ODOT said it has developed a new draft plan to address the funding gaps, with alternative options that it will present to the Oregon Transportation Commission on Wednesday before seeking feedback from Kotek.
The draft plan says ODOT is rearranging the projects into a long-term phased approach that "aligns with the financial realities." In practice, the idea appears to be to salvage the first part of the I-205 project by shelving the rest of it, along with the entire Rose Quarter project, until more funding becomes available.
I-205 slimmed down
The new plan would complete the first phase of the I-205 project but "indefinitely postpone" the second phase because the the delayed tolling revenue, ODOT said. Phase 1 includes widening and seismic strengthening the Abernethy Bridge and is already under construction.
As originally conceived, Phase 2 would add an additional travel lane in each direction along a 7-mile stretch of the corridor to the west of the Abernethy Bridge, and it would include seismic upgrades or replacements to nine other bridges along the corridor including the Tualatin River Bridge.
The project also includes the construction of automated tolling sensors on the Abernethy and Tualatin River bridges. Tolling would still move forward on the Abernethy Bridge in 2026 under the new plan, but the sensors on the Tualatin River Bridge would be delayed along with the rest of Phase 2.
The new plan document says the cost estimate for the overall project has risen to about $1.3 billion:
- $662 million for Phase 1
- Up to $600 million for Phase 2
- Up to $100 million for the tolling component
ODOT did present one alternative scenario that would salvage the Tualatin River Bridge replacement instead of leaving it in limbo with the rest of Phase 2. Doing so would create a "minimum viable earthquake ready corridor" along I-205, the agency said, but it would require pulling an additional $125-175 million from Statewide Transportation Improvement Program funding over the next five years, potentially sidelining other seismic upgrade projects.
The I-205 tolls are planned as a test run of sorts, with tolling eventually set to expand to all of I-205 and Interstate 5 throughout the Portland metro area as a funding mechanism and congestion pricing tool.
The broader tolling plan is still on track because the planning and design work is fully funded and the project will pay for its own construction cost through tolling revenue, according to ODOT. Environmental review and design are expected to be completed by early 2025, and tolling could begin in late 2026.
Rose Quarter shelved
The new plan says ODOT expects to receive about $560 million for both the I-205 and Rose Quarter projects from an allocation in a 2017 state transportation package — the same bill that authorized tolling as an additional funding source.
Delaying tolling to 2026 means there will be less toll revenue available, ODOT said, forcing it to shift more of the legislative funding to the I-205 project to keep it at least partially on track.
Meanwhile, the estimated cost of the Rose Quarter project has grown to a range of $1.5 billion to $1.9 billion, according to the report. That's up from an estimate of about $1.2 billion to $1.4 billion 2021, and it leaves the project facing a funding gap of at least $1.3 billion to complete design and construction work.
The new plan presents three options for the project, all of which would involve completing the federal environmental review process and at least some of the design work, but without acquiring right of way or starting construction.
The cheapest option would leave all of the project's design components unfinished in order to save $15 million that could help with shortfalls on the I-205 project, ODOT said, while the most expensive option would finish all design work but would require an additional $40-60 million in State Transportation Improvement Program funding.
The controversial Rose Quarter project aims to fix a regional bottleneck by widening I-5 from four lanes to six between the Interstate 405 and Interstate 84 junctions in inner northeast Portland.
It would also add a lid above part of the freeway to reconnect the historically Black Albina neighborhood, which was cut in two by the freeway's original construction.
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A 24-year-old woman was found unresponsive in her Pima County jail cell Tuesday night before being pronounced dead, the Sheriff's Department says.
Jennifer Valenzuela was found by corrections officers at about 8:45 p.m.
Corrections officers went into the cell and began emergency measures while waiting for Tucson Fire Department personnel to arrive. The fire department took over efforts to revive Valenzuela but pronounced her dead at the scene.
Initial assessments by Pima County Sheriff's Department did not reveal any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death, said a news release Wednesday from the department. The investigation into her death continues.
Valenzuela had been booked into the Pima County Adult Detention Complex by the Sheriff's Department on June 25. She was facing charges related to narcotic possession and was held on a felony warrant for drug-related offenses.
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The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for the Tucson metro area for the long July 4th holiday weekend , from Saturday morning, July 1, through 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 4.
It predicts "dangerously hot conditions" with afternoon temperatures between 107 and 114 in the metro area including Tucson, Green Valley, Marana and Vail.
"Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities," the weather service says.
The heat watch extends over a huge swath of Southern Arizona, west from Tucson to the California state line, and temperatures in the west desert could be significantly higher than in Tucson.
Tuesday's high temp was 106 in Tucson today, Wednesday, June 28.
The weather service forecasts highs in Tucson of 104 Thursday, 105 Friday, 109 Saturday and 112 Sunday, under clear skies.
Areas of Cochise County, in far southeastern Arizona, saw scattered showers and thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon.
Photos: Tucson's 25th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
Tucson's 25th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
A person sits on top of a car while watching a small firework light up in the parking lot during the Tucson Convention Center before The City of Tucson's 25th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at the TCC in Tucson, Ariz. on July 4, 2022.
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Tucson's 25th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
Fireworks light up during the grand finale of The City of Tucson's 25th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at The Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, Ariz. on July 4, 2022.
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Tucson's 25th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
Lia Saceanu, 13, sits on top of a car taking pictures on her phone while the sun sets behind her during The City of Tucson's 25th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at The Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, Ariz. on July 4, 2022.
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Tucson's 25th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
Hannah Ramos, 16, center, smiles while her and her sister Hazel Ramos, 14, left, and Hailey Ramos, 19, light their sparklers during The City of Tucson's 25th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at The Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, Ariz. on July 4, 2022.
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Tucson's 25th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
Nicolas DeBortoli, 18, center left, and his brother Tyler DeBortoli, 19, watch the fireworks show from the top of their family’s van during The City of Tucson’s 25th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at the Tucson Convention Center in Tucson on July 4.
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Tucson's 25th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
Family members hangout on the top of their vehicle while waiting for the fireworks show during The City of Tucson's 25th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at The Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, Ariz. on July 4, 2022.
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Tucson's 25th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
Aricela Vielma, 3, smiles while trying to pop a large bubble during The City of Tucson's 25th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at The Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, Ariz. on July 4, 2022.
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Tucson's 25th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
Joey St.Ores, right, sits with his wife Theresa St.Ores and their dog Polar St.Ores, a 3-year-old Shepard and Siberian huskie mix, while waiting for The City of Tucson's 25th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at The Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, Ariz. on July 4, 2022.
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Tucson's 25th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
Viewers sit in front of the Tucson Convention Center's parking lot while watching the fireworks show during The City of Tucson's 25th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at The Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, Ariz. on July 4, 2022.
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Tucson's 25th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
A row of 5in in diameter tubes are covered with wrapping to keep them dry in preparation of The City of Tucson's 25th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at The Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, Ariz. on July 4, 2022.
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Tucson's 25th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
Attendees wait in line for their food at Quesadillas & More's food truck during The City of Tucson's 25th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at The Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, Ariz. on July 4, 2022.
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PEORIA, Ariz. — A man died after he was swarmed by bees at a Peoria home on Thursday, according to Peoria firefighters.
Firefighters said when fire crews arrived at the home near 95th Avenue and Butler Drive, they found an adult male that had been moved inside the home with numerous bee stings and was in full cardiac arrest.
Firefighters said the bees were no longer active when firefighters arrived, and lifesaving efforts by the crew were unsuccessful.
The scene was turned over to Peoria police for further investigation.
The victim is not being identified at this time.
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PHOENIX — The City of Phoenix is moving forward with a plan that would ultimately create a new space for unsheltered people to camp.
The city council approved the next step in the plan Wednesday, raising a lot of questions about what this means for the city's homeless population and neighborhoods impacted by the crisis.
The city is calling this a “safe outdoor space," but also referred to it as a structured campground during the council hearing.
Phoenix is ultimately planning to buy the lot at 1537 West Jackson Street, near the corner of 15th Avenue and Jackson. Right now, it's a gated property with a warehouse building that's owned by the state.
It’s a few blocks from the city’s largest homeless encampment, known as '"The Zone," and even closer to the State Capitol, which you can clearly see from the Jackson Street property.
The idea is to have AC in the building for a cooling area throughout the day, but people will be allowed to camp on the property, rather than stay on the streets. It's unclear at this time if people can sleep in the air conditioning at night.
City staff said it will have 24/7 security at the site and there will be rules and a code of conduct people will have to follow. They also plan to bring in mobile showers and bathrooms on-site.
About 10 members of the public spoke out against this, some who currently or have recently stayed in The Zone. One man called it a "lateral move" that just pushes problems down the block.
Another woman asked how the council could vote on the issue when there hadn't been any sort of public plan presented prior to the council meeting.
Some of the details for outdoor space came to light during the meeting, where Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and Rachel Milne, director of the Office of Homeless Solutions, fielded questions about the site.
This concept of a structured campground is something city staff previously said over and over again in court they didn’t want to do, with the priority to provide real indoor shelter space. But they’re ultimately making this move to comply with a judge’s court order to clean up the zone.
"At this point, this is one of those options that we think is very important, we really need, in order to comply with our court order," Montes told the council. "And to also be able to help people who are already outside, who are in the heat right now who are in vulnerable situations to be in a safer space."
The court order stems from a lawsuit filed by downtown residents last year over conditions in The Zone. A trial is scheduled for July where the judge said he expects to see the city’s progress, although the city is appealing the ruling.
The council voted 8-1 on the agenda item, which allows the city to move forward with a permit to start the process of getting the property from the state.
Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari was the only member to vote against the measure after raising concerns over the location of the site. She said she'd hope the city would look to expand services beyond the downtown encampment area, rather than concentrate all the resources near The Zone, which is part of her District 7.
The city also discussed plans to continue getting more shelter beds online throughout the next year. Staff also detailed a setback on a previously approved plan for a shelter structure that would have brought in 280 beds near 22nd Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road.
City staff and council members revealed that there were environmental issues with the site and that they'd have to look for alternate locations.
As of the last count from the Human Services Campus, there are more than 900 people on the streets in and around The Zone.
The city wasn’t clear on how many people could stay at this new site but said hundreds could stay in the lot and more than 100 people could fit inside the building. County records indicate the warehouse building on the property has a capacity for more than 300 people. | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/phoenix-forward-structured-campground-outdoor-alternative-the-zone-homeless-encampment/75-b936891a-9c01-43e9-8d50-91fdcfbfad49 | 2023-06-29T02:25:52 | 0 | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/phoenix-forward-structured-campground-outdoor-alternative-the-zone-homeless-encampment/75-b936891a-9c01-43e9-8d50-91fdcfbfad49 |
ROANOKE, Va. – Health advocates are raising awareness about preeclampsia, a complication that happens in 1 out of 12 pregnancies.
This comes after the death of track and field olympian Tori Bowie.
Bowie’s autopsy report shows that the 32-year-old died from childbirth complications – something that disproportionately affects women of color.
“We usually see young and healthy patients – a lot of them don’t see primary care providers or family practitioners on an annual basis even though they should and so sometimes as soon as they become pregnant they discover that they have chronic blood pressure issues – which is different but does increase your risk for things like preeclampsia,” Jaclyn Nunziato James, MS, MD, at Carilion Medical Center said.
Warning signs include headaches, chest pain, or shortness of breath.
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ROANOKE, Va. – Watch this story tonight on 10 News at 11.
People woke up to a very unfamiliar sight in the Star City on Wednesday.
A haze spread over and engulfed Roanoke mid-week as smoke from the Canadian wildfires continue to have an effect on air quality throughout the United States.
Angie Trivett comes back to her hometown of Roanoke at least once a year to visit family. She and her girls decided to take a trip up to the Roanoke Star ... a well-known place to see the skyline of Roanoke and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
“As my daughter had said, as we were looking … she said you can almost see the mountains but it’s kind of foggy. I was like well I don’t think it’s foggy I’m not sure what that is,” Trivett said.
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Take a look at the view from Mill Mountain. You can barely see the Roanoke skyline.
Trivett has gone to the Mill Mountain Star ever since she was a child. Only on Wednesday, it was a much different sight.
“I have never ever seen it like this unless you come early in the morning and there’s a fog hanging or something like that. I’ve never seen it like this before,” Trivett said.
It was a very similar experience for Jared Howell and his daughter Haven.
“We left Chick-Fil-A and I was driving down 460 and I thought something was on fire. Then I came up here and saw the whole valley was fogged out…so it was something. Something I ain’t ever seen before,” Howell said.
The smoke from the wildfires have continued to pass through the United State and even has made its way over the Atlantic into Europe.
With smoke comes poorer air quality. Roanoke at times was deemed an unhealthy air quality. Dr. Puneet Chopra, the medical director and chairman of LewisGale Medical Center’s Emergency Department says it can impact some groups at risk.
“So that’s why, especially with chronic conditions with lungs, asthma, COPD, heart disease, anything like that with the heart and lungs, you really got to take care,” Dr. Copra said.
Luckily the smoke will roll its way out of the Star City by the end of the work week.
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David Custance is remembered for brightening the days of everyone he met. Here's how to support his family.
A GoFundMe to support David Custance's family is nearing its $10,000 goal.
FOND DU LAC – A fundraiser for the funeral expenses of the 7-year-old boy struck by a vehicle this weekend is nearly at its goal.
David Custance was playing outside with his siblings the evening of June 23 when he darted into the road and was struck by the vehicle. He died June 25 of his injuries, according to the Fond du Lac Police Department.
Custance's uncle, Brian Fugere, started the GoFundMe, which has reached $7,800 of its $10,000 goal, as of June 28. More than 150 people had donated so far.
Fugere told The Reporter that Custance was loved by everyone who knew him.
"David was an amazing child, always hyper and friendly," he said. "He would go to anyone to say hi and try to brighten up their days in any way he could."
He added the family, including Custance's parents and sisters, thanks each and every person who donates from the bottom of their hearts.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The 36th annual Pepsi Independence Day Fireworks Celebration presented by Food City is happening at the Freedom Hall grounds on Monday.
Festivities happen all afternoon, beginning at 4 p.m. and lasting through the fireworks and post-fireworks concert featuring Southern Rebellion. The full schedule can be found below:
4 p.m. – Food trucks, drink stations, a beer garden, and kid’s area open
6 p.m. – George Birge performs
7 p.m. – Matt Stell performs
8:20 p.m. – Thompson Square performs
9:25 p.m. – Prize drawings happen on stage
9:55 p.m. – Fireworks show begins
10:20 p.m. – Southern Rebellion closes the event
News Channel 11 is broadcasting and streaming the Johnson City fireworks live for those that cannot make it to Freedom Hall.
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PHILADELPHIA — A retired Philadelphia police officer already in custody on child sex assault charges is now charged with dozens more sex crimes that stem from his time on duty.
Former patrol officer Patrick Heron was previously charged with posing as an officer after he retired in 2019 to lure young girls into meeting him or soliciting intimate photos, allegations that District Attorney Larry Krasner has called alarming.
Heron is now charged with sexual misconduct against girls and women in 19 new cases stemming from 2005 to 2019, while he was on the police force. He is also charged with threatening or intimidating witnesses.
“We keep learning there are more victims. We keep learning there is new evidence,” Lyandra Retacco, chief of the Special Investigations Unit of the District Attorney’s Office, said at a press conference, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Heron, 53, is being held without bail after his $2 million bail was revoked. His lawyer, Pierre La Tour, declined to comment on the new charges, the newspaper reported.
The 233 new counts announced Tuesday include kidnapping, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, unlawful contact with a minor, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, indecent assault, and institutional sexual assault.
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ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. — The Allegheny County Council President issued a statement after County Executive Rich Fitzgerald requested a review of the minimum wage increase for county employees.
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Council President Pat Catena’s statement said the following:
“This lawsuit is typical of this Chief Executive: when he doesn’t get his way, he throws temper tantrums.
“He was angry when Council called him out for granting massive raises to his inner circle employees. He was angry when he lost the vote on this bill. He was angry when he lost the veto override. And I’m sure he’ll be angry when people start holding him and his regime accountable for bilking literally tens of thousands of the County’s taxpayers by manipulating data to keep their assessments higher than they should be during the assessment appeal process.
“He supported creating a minimum wage with annual increases for inflation for County employees when he was on Council; he sponsored an ordinance (No. 0126) that did exactly that, and he fought aggressively in an attempt to get it passed. But now, after consistently losing at every turn with this bill, he’s willing to throw County employees under the bus in a last-ditch effort to assert his rapidly waning authority. He can’t win an argument based on the issues, so he’s running to the courts in the desperate hope that someone else will prop his ego up, and many believe that this ordinance is a common sense approach to hiring and retaining good employees.”
Council voted earlier in June to raise the minimum wage to $18 an hour in 2024, suggesting it may help fill some of the vacant positions.
Fitzgerald is defending his actions.
In his filing, he said there is a disagreement over whether the executive branch has the legal authority to set wages.
At this time, Allegheny County has roughly 1400 vacant positions.
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INDIANAPOLIS — As the transfer portal continues to affect the recruiting scene across college athletics, the NCAA is still looking into ways to amend the transfer process.
On Wednesday, the NCAA Division I Council announced that it has proposed that the transfer portal windows are cut to 30 days total, as opposed to the current windows that last 60 days in total for each sport.
Currently, student-athletes in winter and spring sports have 60 days to enter the portal, beginning the day after NCAA championship selections are made in that respective sport. In fall sports, there is one window that lasts 45 days (beginning the day after championship selection) and there is a second window that lasts 15 days from May 1 to May 15.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — High school seniors in Pennsylvania would be required to fill out a form that determines eligibility for financial aid for postsecondary programs under a bill passed by the state Senate on Wednesday.
The bill was approved 46-4 and was sent to the state House for its consideration.
The measure would mandate that high school seniors across the state complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA determines a student’s financial need and eligibility for federal, state and school financial aid to enroll in higher education, career, and technical education and certificate programs.
The federal form calculates need based on information families provide about income and assets, plus other factors, like family size.
Families would be able to opt out of the requirement, sponsors said. If passed by the House, the requirement would take effect in the 2024-25 school year.
The completion rate for the federal aid application in Pennsylvania is currently 53%, the bill’s sponsors said, and students who complete the form are more likely to enroll in postsecondary programs.
Backers of the proposal say that more than $115 million in federal Pell Grant funds were unclaimed in Pennsylvania in 2021.
At least nine other states have laws requiring completion of the federal application.
“Too many families in Pennsylvania miss out on chances to train for quality careers simply because they don’t know what programs or funding packages are available to them, or because they think they can’t afford it,” said the bill’s primary sponsor, Sen. Scott Martin, a Republican from Lancaster County.
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PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates won consecutive games for the first time in more than three weeks when they downed the San Diego Padres 7-1 on Wednesday night at PNC Park.
The Pirates (37-42) have now won two in a row after losing 12 of 13 and it is their first back-to-back since a six-game streak from May 30-June 5.
Carlos Santana put the Pirates ahead with a two-run home run in the first inning off Blake Snell (4-7) and that was enough offense for Mitch Keller (9-3). The right-hander worked six innings and gave up one run and four hits while striking out five and walking one.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Education is expanding in Florida after a new law was passed.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1537 into law in May, which means Asian American and Pacific Islander history will be taught in K-12 curriculums.
Make Us Visible is an advocacy group that empowers local communities to integrate AAPI history into education, and Make Us Visible Florida is part of the nationwide coalition.
The Central Florida group was the driving force behind the bill.
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Mimi Chan, the state director of Make Us Visible Florida, saw the wave of anti-Asian hate crimes in 2021 and wanted to help make a change.
“Education kept coming back as the number one solution to prevent hate crimes and ignorance,” Chan said.
Chan and other community leaders fought to pass the bill in the Florida legislature; after two years of efforts, it became a law.
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While the bill’s signing is a huge milestone, state lawmakers said there is still work to do.
“It is a long process where implementation takes a few years to do,” Chan said.
There is also the question of what exactly the history lesson will be.
The bill includes education on World War II Japanese internment camps, and AAPI immigration, citizenship, civil rights, identity, culture and community contributions to American society.
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“What’s going to happen with the implementation of the AAPI education bill is (that) we’re going to have a debate within the Board of Education of what actually defines the historical context,” Rep. Anna Eskamani said.
DeSantis appoints the Board of Education, and it ultimately decides what will be taught.
At this time, there is a public comment process, but Chan said the signing of this bill is a step in the right direction.
“We’re just really excited to be included now and that we’re a part of what children in school will get to learn about,” she said.
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OCALA, Fla. — A family is displaced after a mobile home fire in Ocala, the Marion County Fire Rescue said.
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According to a release, firefighters received reports of a house fire at 6221 SW 57th Court around 5:10 p.m. Tuesday.
A 911 caller said a mobile home was on fire near the carport.
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Fire officials said that 90% of the mobile home was involved in the fire when crews arrived at the scene.
Marion County firefighters made a primary and secondary sweep of the house but found nothing.
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Crews were able to put out the fire and stayed on the scene.
Investigators said there were no reported injuries, and the American Red Cross is assisting the family.
The fire marshal will continue to investigate the cause of the fire, which is still unknown.
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MARION COUNY, Fla. — Marion County Fire Rescue rescued a driver Tuesday after his car flipped over during a single-car crash.
Firefighters were dispatched to the 7200 Block of NW 21st Street in Ocala after reports of a car on its roof with the driver trapped inside.
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Crews extricated the entrapped driver and freed him from the wreckage.
The victim was declared a “trauma alert” and was transported to the hospital, according to a news release.
No information about what caused the crash had been released.
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The condition of the driver is unknown at this time.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a Missing Child Alert for a 13-year-old girl in Volusia County.
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Makhia Bush was last seen near Dolphin Fleet Circle in Daytona Beach.
FDLE said she may be carrying a pink and black Adidas duffle bag and has a long scar on one of her legs.
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If you have any information about Bush, contact the Daytona Beach Police Department at 386-671-5246 or 911.
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Lynn L. Hanks, 84, of Burley died Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at home. Arrangements are under the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, Burley.
Iva Jean Wyatt, 92, of Burley died Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Cassia Regional Hospital in Burley. Arrangements are under the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, Burley.
William Crumbliss, 72, of Twin Falls died Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley in Twin Falls. Arrangements are under the care of Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home, Twin Falls.
Teresa Strunk, 67, of Twin Falls died Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at a local care facility. Arrangements are under the care of Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home, Twin Falls.
Donald N. Duren, 91, of Twin Falls died Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley in Twin Falls. Arrangements are under the care of Rosenau Funeral Home, Twin Falls.
Wayne Allyn Dill, 70, of Dietrich died Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Arrangements are under the care of Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory, Jerome.
Ora Martha Vielguth, 93, of Jerome died June 23, 2023. Arrangements are under the care of Farnsworth Mortuary & Crematory, Jerome.
Lillian E. MacFee, 100, of Boise and formerly of Wendell died Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Boise. Arrangements are under the care of Demaray Funeral Service—Wendell Chapel.
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For 2nd time judge refuses to toss out charge against ex-Brockton police chief. Here's why
WORCESTER — In the latest courtroom setback for Brockton's former top cop, a judge denied a motion to dismiss a criminal charge of negligent driving. That means the case continues.
Judge Steven D. Power rejected former Police Chief Manny Gomes' argument that available evidence didn't establish "probable cause."
The case concerns a three-car wreck authorities say the former police chief caused. All three vehicles were totaled and five people were injured. Investigators did not, however, cite Gomes with a crime. That came only later, after a private citizen convinced a different court that there was enough evidence for the state to file the negligent driving charge.
The judge ruled a day after Gomes' most recent court appearance on June 13. It's the second defense argument for throwing the case out that Power has rejected.
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A call to Gomes' legal team wasn't immediately returned on Wednesday. The defense has previously argued that sometimes wrecks simply happen and not because of negligence.
The judge wrote that "evidence that is insufficient to support a guilty verdict might be more than sufficient to establish probable cause." Power found that "the evidence submitted to the court during the [probable cause] hearing was clearly sufficient to establish probable cause." In particular, the judge cited testimony of State Police Lt. Kyle Duarte, who was a sergeant at the time of the wreck.
Gomes had been rushing to the lake at D.W. Field Park the night of May 15, 2021, where two cousins had drowned. Here are the basics, drawn from the transcript of Duarte's testimony during the probable cause hearing: As the chief was merging his city-owned Ford Explorer onto Route 24 in Bridgewater, he struck a Hyundai Sonata that was stationary in the breakdown lane. The Hyundai, in which driver Marie Betty Francois was sitting, spun around. The cruiser then collided with a Honda Pilot driven by Karine C. Andrade, flipping it over. Gomes' vehicle came to rest in the median.
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The next court date for the case is Aug. 11. The case is being held outside Plymouth County to avoid an appearance of conflict of interest, given the chief's long run as Brockton's foremost police official.
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Allen County officials are considering how they might use a share of the more than $868 million in federal funding earmarked to give rural areas high-speed internet.
Despite indications that state and federal agencies are trying to get it out quickly, Allen County Commissioner Nelson Peters said he has concerns that federal regulations show the money won’t be available until 2026.
“That’s still too long,” Peters said. “We need solutions right now.”
He estimated it will take $100 million to extend high-speed internet to all parts of the county.
Stephen Cox, infrastructure and broadband administrator for the Indiana Office of Management and Budget, said it will probably take more than two years before Indiana’s counties see the funding announced Monday by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The state will have to follow federal regulations because the funding is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2023.
The NTIA announced the dollar amounts that all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and five territories will receive from the $42.45 billion in the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program. Recipients should receive formal notice Friday and have 180 days to submit an initial proposal describing their grant programs to distribute the money, said the news release from the federal agency.
Cox said the sooner Indiana submits its plan, the sooner it can get approval. By the 180-day deadline, the agency could have a backlog of applications, slowing the process down.
If the federal agency approves Indiana’s proposal, the state will receive 20% of its $868.1 million, Cox said. It will start identifying which areas need high speed internet.
Recipients will have until Dec. 31, 2024, to submit a final proposal incorporating the NTIA’s recommendations, he said. Then the remaining 80% will be sent to states and territories.
“This is a historic amount of money that’s being invested in the state,” Cox said.
States have five years to get broadband cable in the ground after final approval, he said. They can request extensions, but Cox said he doesn’t think Indiana will need one.
Cox said he’s hopeful that the process won’t take longer than 18 months to two years, despite the federal regulations recipients are required to meet, he said.
Peters, who leads the county’s broadband task force committee, said the commissioners used $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act money to leverage $25 million in grants such as Indiana’s Next Level Connections program.
Most of that broadband funding went to the Leo area, where about 2,000 homes and businesses were connected because of investment from Comcast.
That leaves about 15,000 more places to connect in rural Allen County, Peters said. He estimated it would take about $100 million to accomplish that goal, which would include investments from internet providers like Comcast.
Peters said $868 million might sound like a lot, but it won’t be enough for many communities after it’s spread over all of the state’s needs.
If the grants allow options other than fiber optic cable to provide high-speed internet, that could help, he said. Solutions, such as internet by WiFi where a modem receives signals through the air, exist.
Alternative solutions could connect some more people who’d be happy with that level of service, he said.
Cox declined to speculate on how much Allen County could receive from the state. The program is meant to extend high speed internet to rural areas where it’s not easily accessible, he said.
Less populated counties like Crawford, with 11,000 residents, might need more money, he said. Rural counties often have only one internet provider, and Fort Wayne has multiple, Cox said.
Under the government’s guidelines, areas that have internet speeds of 25 megabytes per second for downloads and uploads of 3 megabytes per second or less are considered unserved.
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Some Fort Wayne City Council members said they didn't like voting in favor of buying a Harrison Street property for $30,000, which was above its appraised value. But they wanted to honor a budget they approved two years ago.
Councilman Russ Jehl, R-2nd, said Tuesday that he doesn't like the city’s trend of purchasing property for more than market price.
The lot was the last parcel of land the city didn’t own in the area from the former Schaab Metals at 1216 S. Harrison to Third Street, and it was the second property purchase since April. The city plans to choose a developer to build something to complement the nearby proposed Riverfront development.
Jehl said by paying more, the city is driving up costs. But he and council members who voiced similar concerns approved the deal because they set aside Riverfront Local Income Tax Fund money for land acquisition in the 2022 city budget.
Jehl said he couldn’t vote no, which would go against a decision he made two years ago.
City Council voted 7-2 for the purchase with Councilmen Jason Arp, R-4th, and Paul Ensley, R-1st, in opposition.
Jonathan Leist, deputy director of redevelopment, said the city will recoup costs when property taxes increase.
Ensley said large developments usually receive financial help from the city, such as property tax abatements.
Ensley added that he will be surprised if Fort Wayne makes back the cost in the first two years. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/fort-wayne-land-purchase-causes-concerns-among-council-members/article_fb08a502-1608-11ee-875a-cb3b56a6ec99.html | 2023-06-29T03:04:38 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/fort-wayne-land-purchase-causes-concerns-among-council-members/article_fb08a502-1608-11ee-875a-cb3b56a6ec99.html |
City officials celebrated Wednesday the beginning of the Franke Park Renaissance Master Plan by breaking ground on the first phase of the project.
The celebration followed five years of planning and fundraising with an advisory group of park stakeholders and public input, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation said in a news release.
The first phase will include a few new features: a tree-lined entrance from Goshen Road, a bridge over Spy Run Creek, and an enclosed, rentable pavilion with capacity for 400 people with parking.
It also includes a paved multi-use trail; improvements to the mountain bike and hiking trails; and improvements to traffic flow, the news release said.
The first phase is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.
Mayor Tom Henry said he is looking forward to the improvements as part of the renaissance initiative, which he called one of his favorite projects.
“Residents and visitors will be able to have a lasting and meaningful experience at our largest park as we build a world-class enhancement for the public to enjoy,” Henry said in a statement.
“One of the things that makes Fort Wayne a city like no other is our Parks and Recreation Department.”
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City officials and residents Wednesday flocked to McKinnie Commons Park on the city’s southeast side for its grand opening. McKinnie Commons, at the northeast corner of McKinnie Avenue and South Anthony Boulevard, has been touted as a goal of the Southeast Strategy Update, which focuses on reinvesting in the southeast quadrant. The gathering space has several amenities, including a band shell for entertainment, space for food trucks and pop-up vendors, outdoor dining areas, bike racks and large swings. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/welcome-to-mckinnie-commons/article_f5cf5162-1612-11ee-8f51-7b42e06a4267.html | 2023-06-29T03:04:50 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/welcome-to-mckinnie-commons/article_f5cf5162-1612-11ee-8f51-7b42e06a4267.html |
The Dallas City Council approved a nearly $4 million deal Wednesday to get a new system that alerts the city’s information technology department of possible cyber attacks. The approval comes as the city is nearly two months into its recovery from a ransomware attack.
The City Council, without discussion, approved allowing Houston-based technology service provider Netsync Network Solutions to help the city get a threat and anomaly detection system for the Information and Technology Services Department for three years. City documents refer to the purchase as a system upgrade that will include security monitoring 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
“This equipment and associated services will be crucial to protecting the city’s network from cyber threats and hacks by alerting the Department of Information and Technology Services’ Security Operations Center to threats and abnormalities on the city network,” said city documents describing the council agenda item. “This solution will aid in protecting the city’s network and systems against internal and external cyber threats to the organization including potential ransomware.”
Shawn Sutton, an strategic account manager with Netsync, said the city would be getting cybersecurity platform MixMode. He described it as a security and information event manager that “in basic terms, gives you a bird’s-eye view of your network looking for issues before they cause business interruptions.”
A week before the May 3 ransomware attack, the City Council also approved a three-year, more than $873,000 contract with Netsync for the group to help the city get a threat detection option for devices such as city servers and employees’ desktops and laptop computers.
City communications director Catherine Cuellar declined Wednesday to give any update on the city’s latest progress in its ransomware recovery. She said any new information from the city would be posted to its public website, which hasn’t been done since Friday when the city’s public library online system was back up for the first time since the May 3 attack.
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A beetle known for destroying millions of trees across North America has been discovered right here in North Texas. The Emerald Ash Borer landed in the state years ago and has since made its way to Dallas-Fort Worth. Entomologists are keeping a close eye on infestations, and hope to slow the spread.
It’s considered a state-regulated pest. It is so damaging that state officials quarantine and regulate the movement of ash products to prevent the beetle from gobbling up rural and urban ash trees.
Allen Smith is an entomologist and Regional Forest Health Coordinator for Texas A&M Forestry Services. He said the beetle can be detrimental to our outdoor space.
“They destroy the living tissue layer under the bark,” Smith said. “And that’s the layer where the tree’s water and nutrients flow up and down.”
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Emerald Ash Borer has killed some 15 million trees in North America.
“It basically makes the tree starve itself to death,” said Smith.
Positive confirmations of EAB have been made in several North Texas counties including Dallas, Denton and Tarrant. A memorandum from the City of Dallas said the beetle was found near Dowdy Ferry and I-20. City staff assessed the site and will continue to work with the Texas A&M Forestry Service.
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The EAB can kill trees within two to three years. Smith said an infestation also has economic consequences.
“It’s a like a hurricane that comes through and takes all your trees down,” he said. “Well, somebody has got to pay to clean that up. And having that happen all at once is very expensive.”
Smith said, through ash product quarantine and trap setting, cities can spread the cost of damage over several years and try to preserve valuable greenspace.
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Following more than an hour and a half of public comments Wednesday evening, Keller ISD board members passed proposed policy changes impacting pronoun usage.
More than 50 people were signed up to speak at a special board meeting Wednesday before the Keller ISD school board more than a week after a heated meeting on June 20, where there was a majority focus on two policies: requiring students to use restrooms, locker rooms, and other facilities based on the sex they were assigned at birth, and another policy that would mean teachers and other district staff cannot promote or require pronouns for a student or any person that don’t match those on their birth certificate.
Some opponents on Wednesday night shared concerns that the policies will enable bullying.
“So many of you here speak of protecting children, yet so many of you seem so eager of leaving our most vulnerable and at-risk kids behind,” one speaker said. “So many of you have kids and grandkids, imagine for a moment if one of them killed themselves.”
Other opponents said the proposed changes were disappointing but not surprising.
“Using pronouns and what bathrooms to go to hasn’t been a problem, you want it to be. That’s not a good enough reason to spend staff time implementing a new policy. Trained professionals in our schools have been kindly addressing this individually with each student’s best interest at heart,” another woman speaking against the changes said.
There was a round of applause from the audience after the board voted to pass the policies.
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“The argument over the use of pronouns at school is ridiculous and intent by the woke to push their narrative on others. It’s intent to focus on one group of people at the expense of another,” one speaker in support of the changes said.
Other supporters argued the policies are inclusive, as they urged board members to pass them.
“It’s for the teachers, staff, and students who don’t want to be forced words that are not part of their conscience,” one woman said. “I’m sorry, but if your child is going to commit suicide because of words, please get them the mental health that they need.”
Last week, the ACLU of Texas sent Keller ISD a letter informing the district the proposed policies violate federal law and “severely misinterpret” Texas state law.
“Enacting these policies would harm Keller ISD students, invade their medical privacy, and defy best practices recommended by non-partisan education associations, including the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB),” the letter states.
The ACLU’s concerns were brought up by multiple speakers Wednesday. Keller ISD has not publicly commented on the matter, as of this writing. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/keller-isd-passes-policy-changes-on-pronoun-usage-bathrooms/3286480/ | 2023-06-29T03:06:36 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/keller-isd-passes-policy-changes-on-pronoun-usage-bathrooms/3286480/ |
Amid today's dangerous heat, some people in Fort Worth went without water as city crews rushed to repair water main breaks.
The city said it's averaging three breaks a day in the last week. And as the summer heats up, the problem is likely to increase.
On Fort Worth’s south side Wednesday, it took crews about six hours to get water restored after a cast-iron main broke near Fair Park Boulevard and Seminary Drive.
“People are using more water, so we’re pumping more, putting more pressure on the system and that can have an impact as well,” said water department spokesperson Mary Gugliuzza.
Gugliuzza said the city’s responded to 53 breaks over the last 30 days due in part to increased water use.
“Kids want to go out and play in it and people want to keep their lawns and plants alive, so they use more of it,” she said.
It’s a problem that plagued Fort Worth neighborhoods last summer.
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“We just capture all the water we can, fill the bathtub up, get a couple of containers, make sure we have drinking water. It's summertime. It's hot,” said resident Darron Brown at the time.
Then breaks surged amid drought conditions, accounting for a large chunk of the 1,037 breaks the city responded to.
Most occurred in neighborhoods where aging cast-iron pipes have yet to be replaced.
So far this year, the city’s repaired 201 breaks.
Gugliuzza credits conditions that are less dry than last. Still, she said summer is just getting underway.
When water main breaks do occur, the city urges people to avoid driving through water-covered roads, because there could be a hole drivers might not be able to see.
They also urge people to report breaks as quickly as possible. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/north-texas-water-main-breaks-tick-up-amid-dangerous-heat/3286497/ | 2023-06-29T03:06:42 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/north-texas-water-main-breaks-tick-up-amid-dangerous-heat/3286497/ |
Crews are battling a wildfire that has consumed an estimated 450 acres and threatens dozens of homes Wednesday evening in Palo Pinto County.
The Texas A&M Forest Service said the wildfire, named the Storage Fire, has charred 450 acres near Texas Highway 16 in the Possum Kingdom Lake area and is 20% contained as of Wednesday night. As many as 25 homes are threatened.
Firefighting aircraft will be brought in Thursday to help overcome the challenges posed by steep terrain where the fire is burning, Texas Forest Service spokesman Eric O'Conner said.
Mineral Wells Fire is among the agencies called to help in the effort.
"Low humidity, high temps, and rough terrain are all obstacles being faced, as numerous area fire departments attempt to extinguish the fire," Mineral Wells Fire wrote on social media.
There is no word of any reports of injuries as of this writing.
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It's not yet known what sparked the fire, O'Conner said.
Possum Kingdom Lake is about 100 miles west of Fort Worth.
Check back and refresh this page for the latest update. As developments unfold, elements of this story may change. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/dozens-of-homes-threatened-as-wildfire-grows-to-450-acres-in-palo-pinto-county/3286505/ | 2023-06-29T03:06:49 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/dozens-of-homes-threatened-as-wildfire-grows-to-450-acres-in-palo-pinto-county/3286505/ |
BALTMORE — One organization in Baltimore City is helping transition men who used to experience homelessness onto a better path.
Christopher Place Employment Academy in Baltimore works with men who struggle with homelessness, have struggled with addiction, and who are formerly incarcerated.
That team recognized a group of those men “graduating” onto the next stage of their lives.
"I was dealing - I battled and struggled with alcohol and drugs for years, for years," said Dean Michael Harrod.
Harrod was, at one point, experiencing homelessness and grappling with substance abuse. The keyword there is ‘was’. Now he’s a new man. Harrod credits the Christopher Place Employment Academy in Baltimore with saving and turning around his life.
"This place gave me the help I that need. All I had to do was surrender. All I had to do was say ‘I give up.’ God actually directed the path; he led me to this place," Harrod added.
On Wednesday night, a celebration was held for everything he and four other men worked for; every man seated up front has a story of struggle and redemption.
"Our goal is to get those guys ready around, like, six months' time. Because the ultimate goal is employment and housing," said Lester Warfield, a case manager.
Christopher Place Employment Academy is under the purview of Catholic Charities of Maryland. It is located near Madison Street and I-83 in Downtown Baltimore. The men in the program stay there, get support, and commit to roughly half a year to set them on a better path; learning not only how to succeed in the job market, but to live sustainably again.
Program Manager Nicole Williams recognized each man for their new jobs; family, friends, and those close to the graduates packed the room.
"I feel that I have that chance. I feel hopeful - I feel more so - I feel strong again," Harrod continued.
This group was called Class 98, the ninety-eighth group of men to go through the program.
Its contact number is 667-600-3408. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/program-helps-men-struggling-with-homelessness-in-baltimore-get-back-on-track | 2023-06-29T03:09:22 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/program-helps-men-struggling-with-homelessness-in-baltimore-get-back-on-track |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham police are investigating after a bicyclist was struck by a car Wednesday night.
According to Battalion Chief Jackie Hicks, Birmingham Fire and Rescue was dispatched to the 1600 block of 2nd Avenue N. at around 7 p.m. The victim was riding a bicycle and was hit by a car. The victim was transported to UAB Hospital and is in critical condition.
Stay with CBS 42 as this story develops. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/bicyclist-in-critical-condition-after-being-struck-by-car-in-birmingham/ | 2023-06-29T03:20:54 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/bicyclist-in-critical-condition-after-being-struck-by-car-in-birmingham/ |
TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — There are no pews, kneelers or leather-bound hymnals at the Church of Peace and Quiet. Members of the newly-formed congregation insist they can enjoy fellowship without a steeple over their heads.
Once a week, parishioners gather at Neal Foreman's home in unincorporated Tarrant County.
The Church of Peace and Quiet is one of two chapels on the block. A few houses down, Jay Hasbrouck planted the Faith United Cowboy Church.
Both churches formed this summer. They meet on different days so its members, mostly neighbors who live on Eden Road outside Mansfield's city limits, can attend each.
"We get together, sing some songs, read a sermon, say a few prayers and congregate," member Kate Zimmerman said. "Churches aren't buildings. Churches are people."
Hasbrouck wanted to start a ministry, anyway, she added. He'd been looking for a sign from God, though he didn't get a dove or a rainbow.
Instead, the 70-year-old got Joe Dirt's Fireworks stand.
Joe Sterling filed to open The Ranch Truck Parking in January 2022.
The business's website advertises designated parking spaces for commercial vehicles. Bright street lights line the gated facility, which also sits on Eden Road.
Sterling opened a Joe Dirt's Fireworks stand at the front of the property two months ago, ahead of the Independence Day holiday. He also aimed to create a space on the lot where people could safely shoot fireworks.
He wanted a water truck and undercover police officers nearby, Sterling told WFAA.
But neighbors, already tiring of the lights and running engines across the street, worried hundreds of people would flock to the stand and pop fireworks into the morning.
About a half-dozen families, including Zimmerman and Foreman, live directly across from the facility. Many say they shoot fireworks themselves on July 4.
But there's a difference between "pops here and there" and "hundreds of people lining up across the street to shoot fireworks all night," Zimmerman said.
Some neighbors keep horses on the acreage behind their homes. One man has kangaroos. The noise will bother the animals, their owners say.
But Sterling didn't break any laws when he opened the fireworks stand. The trucking facility operates legally, too.
There are few rules Sterling's facility could break, since Texas law mostly prevents counties from enforcing zoning regulations in unincorporated areas.
"They just don't like that there's a truck parking facility there and I get it," Sterling said.
Neighbors discovered they had little recourse when they approached Tarrant County leaders for help. Their hands are tied because state lawmakers again refused to grant counties more authority during this year's regular legislative session, despite a similar complaint in San Antonio that caught legislators' attention.
"There's no set of rules and you're kind of on your own," said Paul Szurek, a Church of Peace and Quiet member. "But just like the politicians play politics, we've got our churches."
During a meeting with local leaders, neighbors discovered a potential loophole that might silence the pyrotechnics: Texans cannot shoot fireworks within 600 feet of a church.
"At that meeting, I said, 'What if we start a church?' and people laughed," Zimmerman said.
The idea stuck.
For decades, litigators have struggled to narrowly define what a "church" is. Because neither church on Eden Road accepts donations, the organizations have largely avoided legal formalities and paperwork.
"We are a bunch of people coming together to seek comfort and help from each other and appeal to a higher power because we have no secular higher power to appeal to," Zimmerman said.
But in a separate attempt to shutter the fireworks stand and limit noise from the commercial parking lot, neighbors filed a lawsuit against Sterling.
A judge temporarily barred people from shooting fireworks at The Ranch Truck Parking across the street.
But Sterling voluntarily relocated his Joe Dirt's Fireworks stand this week, partly to avoid headaches, he said.
"It's absolutely unfair," he told WFAA. "Everything this holiday (July 4) is about is being trampled on right now."
His shop now sits at 7400 Rendon Bloodworth in 'Firework Alley.' Nearly 20 other companies operate stands along the road, meaning competition is stiff.
"It's devastating to my business," Sterling said. "I'm just a regular guy trying to feed my family."
Sterling called the churches "fake" and said he has "followed the letter of the law." He fears the neighbors' move sets a precedent, potentially allowing anyone to form a church to skirt or enact certain regulations.
At a Thursday hearing, a judge could decide whether to turn the order limiting activity at Sterling's property into a longer-lasting injunction. The same order also bars trucks at the lot from idling between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
The parties on both sides of Eden Road agree that this debate is not settled. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/tarrant-county-neighbors-form-church-bid-quiet-nearby-fireworks/287-f0fc5483-518e-4bdf-9338-2cbe774410d9 | 2023-06-29T03:22:19 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/tarrant-county-neighbors-form-church-bid-quiet-nearby-fireworks/287-f0fc5483-518e-4bdf-9338-2cbe774410d9 |
AUBURN, Calif. — Auburn is kicking off its Fourth of July Celebration Tuesday with a few different events planned throughout the day.
From family-friendly activities to a variety of food and entertainment, here are all the details on how the Auburn Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the Fourth of July.
Pancake Breakfast
The Auburn Chamber of Commerce said the Auburn Hook and Ladder Company will start cooking a pancake breakfast in Old Town from 8-10 a.m.
Fourth of July Parade
The annual Fourth of July parade starts at 10:30 a.m.
There is a new route for the parade this year. It starts at the top of Lincoln Way by the Gold Rush Museum and will work its way down Lincoln Way to High Street and will turn left on Pleasant Avenue and end at Overlook Parking Lot.
Vendor Fair at the Fairgrounds
The vendor fair starts at 4 p.m. and includes live bands, a bounce house, food, drinks and gift vendors. The Gold Country Fairgrounds & Event Center is located at 209 Fairgate Road in Auburn.
Fourth of July Fireworks
Fireworks start at the fairgrounds at dark or around 9:45 p.m., according to the event post.
Fourth of July fireworks safety
If you choose to celebrate Independence Day at home and bypass the parades and public events, you should read up on any local ordinances in your city or county before buying any fireworks. Fireworks are illegal in certain areas of the state due to serious injuries and millions in property loss from fireworks-sparked wildfires.
According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, an average of 18,000 fires are started every year by fireworks, both illegal ones and “safe and sane” fireworks” used improperly.
To celebrate the Fourth of July safely, the Office of the State Fire Marshal says you should only use fireworks outdoors, and never near dry gas or other flammable materials. It’s also recommended to keep a bucket of water and a hose nearby when using fireworks.
Regardless of where you go in California, using fireworks that explode, leave the ground or move about the ground uncontrollably is illegal. These fireworks include skyrockets, bottle rockets, and Roman candles. Anyone caught with illegal fireworks could face fines or even arrest.
All legal fireworks include the “Safe and Sane” logo from the California State Fire Marshal on them. If you are not sure if your fireworks are legal, you can contact your nearest Cal Fire facility or local fire station.
Watch more on ABC10: Placer County Board of Supervisors holds a special meeting on Project 8 Winery | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/auburn-grass-valley/auburn-4th-july-fireworks-parade-pancake/103-08be9da1-76a2-4b98-a145-9cc3b7145e87 | 2023-06-29T03:22:39 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/auburn-grass-valley/auburn-4th-july-fireworks-parade-pancake/103-08be9da1-76a2-4b98-a145-9cc3b7145e87 |
LINCOLN, Calif. — Lincoln is kicking off its Fourth of July Celebration Tuesday with a few different events planned throughout the day.
From family-friendly activities to a variety of food and entertainment, here are all the details on how the Lincoln 4th of July Foundation is celebrating the Fourth of July.
Pancake Breakfast
The pancake breakfast is from 7-10 a.m. Adults are $10, kids are $5 and under 5-year-olds are free. The breakfast will be at Veterans Memorial Hall at 541 5th Street. The breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, ham, juice, coffee and milk.
Hometown Parade
The Hometown Parade is presented by the Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce and will start at 9 a.m. The parade starts at 5th and B Street. The parade continues up 5th Street then turns on F Street to 6th Street, down 6th Street and ends at A & 5th Street.
Attendees are advised to arrive early for the best parking and viewing areas.
10th Annual John Hofman Memorial Horseshoe Tournament
The horseshoe tournament will be at the McBean Park horseshoes pits. Teams will be competing for trophies and cash. Check-in is at 11 a.m. People can call (530) 786-16466 to register.
Fourth of July Celebration
McBean Memorial Pool
McBean Memorial Pool is open to the public on the Fourth of July. The cost of admission for adults is $5, for 4-17 years old it's $3, and 3 and under are free. The pool is open from noon to 5 p.m.
Food Trucks and Vendor Booths
Food trucks and vendor booths will be open starting at 2 p.m. Some of the featured food trucks include Authentic Street Taco, Cafe a la Mode, Cousins Maine Lobster, Dave's Dawgs, Flores Munchies, Hefty Gyros, Mini Donut Shack, Old Town Pizza, Parker's Hot Dogs, Rainbow Snow and more.
Free Kids Zone, Mechanical Bull, Inflatables
A free kids zone, mechanical bull and inflatables will be available for fun in the McBean Park grassy area. It goes from 3-9:30 p.m.
Live Bands
Live bands will perform at the McBean Park Gazebo from 3-9:30 p.m. Seating is first come, first served. Some of the performers include Jessica Malone, AC McKinney Band, Aaron Gayden Band and DJ Tim Kennedy.
Lincoln Potters Baseball Game
Lincoln Potters will face off against the Bay Area Admirals at McBean Stadium. The first pitch is at 6:05 p.m.
Fourth of July Fireworks
Fireworks will happen right after the Potters' Baseball game around 9:30 to 10 p.m.
Fourth of July fireworks safety
If you choose to celebrate Independence Day at home and bypass the parades and public events, you should read up on any local ordinances in your city or county before buying any fireworks. Fireworks are illegal in certain areas of the state due to serious injuries and millions in property loss from fireworks-sparked wildfires.
California is dealing with dry vegetation from years of drought and a lack of rain, which means dry grass and vegetation could increase the threat of fires. According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, an average of 18,000 fires are started every year by fireworks, both illegal ones and “safe and sane” fireworks” used improperly.
To celebrate the Fourth of July safely, the Office of the State Fire Marshal says you should only use fireworks outdoors, and never near dry gas or other flammable materials. It’s also recommended to keep a bucket of water and a hose nearby when using fireworks.
Regardless of where you go in California, using fireworks that explode, leave the ground or move about the ground uncontrollably is illegal. These fireworks include skyrockets, bottle rockets, and Roman candles. Anyone caught with illegal fireworks could face fines or even arrest.
All legal fireworks include the “Safe and Sane” logo from the California State Fire Marshal on them. If you are not sure if your fireworks are legal, you can contact your nearest Cal Fire facility or local fire station.
Watch more on ABC10: Northern California fire units prepare for start of 2023 fire season | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/lincolns-4th-of-july-celebration/103-9c008d16-6f18-4762-bbe0-00219f661e10 | 2023-06-29T03:22:45 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/lincolns-4th-of-july-celebration/103-9c008d16-6f18-4762-bbe0-00219f661e10 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif — A midtown Sacramento business integral to the arts community is about to go through a big transition. Luna’s Café & Juice Bar is changing ownership.
Luna’s is "old school." It started in 1983, and some things like the bar, their principles and even their owner have stayed exactly the same.
“We only showed artists Chicano or Mexican or Native American (for the first few years) because galleries locally wouldn’t accept artists of color, saying their art was more folkart. Well, that was BS,” said Art Luna, founder.
He said as a businessperson, he lent his support to everyone.
“We are all in this together. Right now, things are so divisive,” said Luna.
That support is what’s made artists like Christopher Fairman so comfortable. Some artists treat it like their living room.
“It’s a place where artists can be themselves, and no venue really offers that,” said Fairman.
Guests can’t take a walk down memory lane without stopping at some important destinations along the way.
“Couldn’t think of a name, so we just came back to Luna’s and we are both cancers - moon child - so that worked,” said Luna.
“When I told people about the fact that we were selling, everyone started throwing their food at me. I said, 'Wait a minute, that’s only for tomatoes!'
He said it'll be almost 40 years to the day when Luna's Café closes. That day will be August 7.
Luna says he was assured the new owners want to keep the idea of the space the same. But for now, he is stepping onto the stage for his final bow to the Sacramento community.
“I have to thank the artists and the performers also, and it wouldn’t have happened without the audience, the supporters that have come through over the years have made this work,” said Luna.
Dueling piano bar The Silver Lining posted on Instagram it’s opening in the same location. Art said he’ll help the new owner book talent.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/lunas-cafe-midtown/103-23f4ce8a-fdf9-4658-baa4-c868f46ce832 | 2023-06-29T03:22:52 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/lunas-cafe-midtown/103-23f4ce8a-fdf9-4658-baa4-c868f46ce832 |
ROCKLIN, Calif. — The Celebrate America event in Rocklin is happening Friday and Saturday before the Fourth of July.
Organized by Destiny Church, Celebrate America is a free event featuring live music, food and a firework display. Gates open at 4 p.m. on both days.
"We’ll honor our military, put on a patriotic production and witness some of the biggest fireworks in the region!" Destiny Christian Church wrote in a Facebook post.
More details are coming soon for the live music and main show, but the pre-show is set to be performed by local bands, dance groups, radio stations and businesses.
Fireworks will happen both nights. There is no assigned seating for the event and people are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. There will be no alcohol at the event and only service animals are allowed.
Celebrate America Schedule
- Food Trucks: 4-9 p.m.
- Family Fun Zone: 4-8 p.m.
- Live Music: 4:30-8 p.m.
- Pre-Show: 4:30-8 p.m.
- Main Show: 8 p.m.
- Fireworks: 9 p.m.
Fourth of July fireworks safety
If you choose to celebrate Independence Day at home and bypass the parades and public events, you should read up on any local ordinances in your city or county before buying any fireworks. Fireworks are illegal in certain areas of the state due to serious injuries and millions in property loss from fireworks-sparked wildfires.
According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, an average of 18,000 fires are started every year by fireworks, both illegal ones and “safe and sane” fireworks” used improperly.
To celebrate the Fourth of July safely, the Office of the State Fire Marshal says you should only use fireworks outdoors, and never near dry gas or other flammable materials. It’s also recommended to keep a bucket of water and a hose nearby when using fireworks.
Regardless of where you go in California, using fireworks that explode, leave the ground or move about the ground uncontrollably is illegal. These fireworks include skyrockets, bottle rockets, and Roman candles. Anyone caught with illegal fireworks could face fines or even arrest.
All legal fireworks include the “Safe and Sane” logo from the California State Fire Marshal on them. If you are not sure if your fireworks are legal, you can contact your nearest Cal Fire facility or local fire station.
Watch more on ABC10: Sac Metro Fire expecting 'hot and dry' Fourth of July weekend | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/rocklin/celebrate-america-4th-of-july-rocklin/103-6462045e-5664-4f2d-8ae0-1ca9e05c4eee | 2023-06-29T03:22:58 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/rocklin/celebrate-america-4th-of-july-rocklin/103-6462045e-5664-4f2d-8ae0-1ca9e05c4eee |
The Florida Department of Health is issuing a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory after four confirmed cases of malaria in Sarasota County.
So far, each person has been treated and recovered.
These are the first cases of local malaria infections in the United States in 20 years. FDOH said the disease is transmitted through infected mosquitoes.
Health officials urged residents around the state to take precautions by applying bug spray, wearing long pants and shirts when possible, and avoiding areas with high mosquito populations.
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That won’t be an easy feat for Volusia County residents who live in the Sugar Forest community.
Chuck Helman blames a burned, battered and unoccupied home on Sugar House Boulevard for attracting the insects.
“This is ridiculous, you would think that we’re living in a pond with all the mosquitos,” Helman said.
His neighbor, Tobie Caraway, had cancer — and this could be another health risk.
“That’s terrible. I knew you could get malaria around the world... but I didn’t think it would come to this point where it’s in the state of Florida,” Caraway said.
Steve Harrison is the manager for Orange County Mosquito Control.
He said three factors would help determine immediate risk in the county.
“We would have to have the pathogen. We would have to have the competent vector, and then we would have to have a susceptible population,” Harrison said.
Harrison said healthcare professionals may begin to keep an eye out for patients who show up at the hospital or clinic with signs of malaria.
If the health department identifies a case, they notify mosquito control.
Harrison said they would then target control measures into the area where the patient lived when they got sick.
So far, no cases have been reported in Central Florida.
The health department advises the public though to protect themselves by remembering to “Drain and Cover.”
Here’s a list of tips from FDOH:
DRAIN standing water to stop mosquitoes from multiplying.
- Drain water from garbage cans, house gutters, buckets, pool covers, coolers, toys, flowerpots, or any other containers where sprinkler or rainwater has collected.
- Discard old tires, drums, bottles, cans, pots and pans, broken appliances and other items that aren’t being used.
- Empty and clean birdbaths and pet water bowls at least once or twice a week.
- Protect boats and vehicles from rain with tarps that don’t accumulate water.
- Maintain swimming pools and keep them appropriately chlorinated. Empty plastic swimming pools when not in use.
COVER doors and windows with screens to keep mosquitoes out of your house.
- Repair broken screening on windows, doors, porches, and patios.
COVER skin with clothing or appropriate repellent.
- Clothing - Wear shoes, socks, long pants and long-sleeves. This type of protection may be necessary for people who must work in areas where mosquitoes are present.
- Repellent - Apply mosquito repellent appropriately.
- Always use repellents according to the label. Repellents with DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para-menthane-diol, 2-undecanone, and IR3535 are effective.
- Use mosquito netting to protect children younger than 2 months old.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Local authorities confirmed they’re investigating the death of a newborn baby near Oregon City.
The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office tells KOIN 6 News the infant died Monday afternoon on South Maywood Street in unincorporated Clackamas County. How the baby’s death occurred remains unclear.
The sheriff’s office says because it is an open investigation, information is limited at this time.
This is a developing story. KOIN 6 News will provide updates once more information is available. | https://www.koin.com/local/clackamas-county/investigation-underway-after-death-of-newborn-baby-near-oregon-city/ | 2023-06-29T03:26:20 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/clackamas-county/investigation-underway-after-death-of-newborn-baby-near-oregon-city/ |
SEATTLE — Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell unveiled a Downtown Activation Plan to revitalize and transform downtown.
Following an increase in crime and more businesses and workers leaving downtown since the pandemic, the goal is to increase foot traffic and reduce red tape for developers, among other things.
The mayor has seven core goals with the plan. The top three are: making downtown more safe and welcoming, transforming downtown into a lively neighborhood where people want to live and creating a unique downtown retail experience.
He plans to accomplish these core goals in several ways, including:
- Rezoning parts of downtown to allow for high-rise residential developments, with incentives for childcare and education facilities
- Encouraging residential development by waiving State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requirements for all residential projects
- Supporting more food businesses downtown by waiving street use fees for temporary and year-long food trucks and carts
- Allowing for expanded street use downtown
- Investing in a cleaner and safer downtown by expanding the Metropolitan Improvement District
The mayor said some of these steps are already in action.
“We took 20 vacant storefronts through our Seattle Restored program, and we're helping small businesses come down to pursue their dreams,” said Mayor Bruce Harrell.
The mayor also said putting a city public drug use law back in place to ensure people are arrested for fentanyl is a priority.
“We don't apologize for that because these people are bringing poison into our community, killing our children, killing our people. We need to stop that and arrest them,” said Mayor Harrell.
Preventing public drug use is something other city leaders at the event said needs to be a first step in this plan.
“We've got to have more urgent action on the fentanyl crisis,” said Jon Scholes, the CEO of the Downtown Seattle Association. “So, I think that's the key piece of any of our ability here to be successful in revitalizing our downtown.”
“We have to think about not just the people that are dying on our streets every day, but also the people that are exposed to public drug use,” said Sara Nelson, a Seattle City Councilmember and Chair of the City’s Economic Development Committee. “People need to feel safe riding public transit so that they can actually get back to work and then shop at all these places and eat and drink downtown.”
One of the downtown business owners who showed up in support of the mayor’s Downtown Activation Plan is Robert Rodriguez, the owner of Yellow Butterfly Coffee. He said that 2022 was a rough year for Pioneer Square, where his shop is located.
“There was a guy that broke my window, and he came in here with a gun,” Rodriguez said.
Now, Rodriguez said Pioneer Square has improved significantly. He said the city has put in a lot of effort to make the area more safe and vibrant. Most recently, the city reopened City Hall Park, which sits across from his shop. Rodriguez said it has brightened up the area, with people now enjoying the park.
"You see all this neighborhood, a lot of happiness in Pioneer Square, one of the worst pockets before,” said Rodriguez.
Rodriguez said he is thankful for the officers with the Sheriff’s Department and the ambassadors with Metropolitan Improvement District who help patrol and clean the area. He encourages other business owners to be involved in public meetings and said community involvement is key.
"I'm very excited for the future of Seattle,” said Rodriguez. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/public-safety/seattle-mayor-announces-plan-revitalize-downtown/281-23af8185-f786-4f74-b06d-cfa016c68b8b | 2023-06-29T03:29:31 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/public-safety/seattle-mayor-announces-plan-revitalize-downtown/281-23af8185-f786-4f74-b06d-cfa016c68b8b |
Salicia Remington has called her one-bedroom apartment off of Forest Meadows Street home for five years. Her son was born there -- at Woodcrest Apartments -- barely a year ago.
A young man shattered a window and entered their apartment uninvited on Friday, while Remington hid with her infant child in the bathroom. She told the Arizona Daily Sun that since that evening, the apartment doesn’t feel like the safe home it once was.
Remington said her fiance typically works nights, and that at about 5 p.m. on June 23 he left for work, leaving her and the child at home alone. Remington said she and her son were taking an evening nap when she heard someone jiggle the door handle. The door was locked.
“I thought maybe someone was coming home early,” Remington said. “I walked to the entryway and looked through the peephole to see if I could see who it is. I couldn’t recognize the guy. At first, I thought he looked like someone I knew.”
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It soon became clear to Remington that she did not know the young man outside her house. He was wearing a hoodie and appeared to be mumbling to himself.
“Two minutes pass and he’s seeming frantic,” she said. “He was wandering around the porch and sitting in the chairs. I quickly realized it was weird that he wasn’t leaving.”
Growing increasingly more frightened, the mother called 911 and said she remembers whisper-yelling to the operator.
According to police reports, by the time Remington dialed 911, dispatch had already received three separate reports of a suspicious person from citizens in the area and were on their way to Woodcrest Apartments.
“It sounded like they were trying to get in. I remember thinking, the door is not going to hold up,” Remington said.
Remington locked herself and her son in the bathroom. A moment later she heard glass shatter.
“I was trying to nurse my son to keep him quiet,” Remington said.
Unable to hear much over the running bathroom fan, she stayed on the line with a 911 dispatcher, who asked her to continue breathing into the phone so that she could verify that Remington was still safe and on the other end of the call.
“She told me, ‘You don’t have to say anything. The police are on the way.’ I was crouching on the floor thinking about what would happen if I was confronted. Maybe five minutes into the whole thing, I texted my fiance and I told him I was hiding,” Remington said.
He called a family friend and rushed back to their apartment, but the police arrived first.
“They broke down the door to make sure I was OK,” Remington said. “They were here really fast. I was more in shock than anything, scrambling to have any semblance of normal. They broke down the door to make sure I was OK. [The officer] apologized and said, ‘Better safe than sorry, right?’ I was like, 'Yes, thank you for kicking in my door and making sure I’m OK.'”
The police did identify themselves and knocked before forcing entry. According to police reports, responding officers noticed Remington’s broken window, but didn’t find the suspect inside her apartment.
“The guy tried to smash [the window] for some reason, and he smashed his arm pretty bad. There were pools of blood everywhere,” she said.
According to police reports, Remington’s window was one of two that were broken that Friday in the same apartment complex.
She said she found the broken window especially disturbing when she realized that the windows in the apartment had been unlocked. There had been a fan set up in the living room window -- which could have provided another point of entry.
The window that was shattered in the young family’s apartment was near a gaming console, but it appears that nothing was stolen from Remington’s home.
She said a trail of blood ran from her apartment out to another unit, and that she heard what she thought was one of the police officers yelling “freeze!”
Flagstaff police officers who responded to the scene followed the blood trail from Remington’s door to another apartment in the complex. After announcing their presence, they forced entry into that apartment as well.
Officers discovered more blood inside and determined that the suspect was taking a shower.
When he left the bathroom, the suspect was placed under arrest for first-degree trespass. He is younger than 18 and could face felony charges.
Police called medics with Flagstaff Fire Department to examine the suspect’s wounds after he was put in handcuffs. According to police reports, while breaking and entering, the suspect suffered a serious cut on his right hand.
The cuts the suspect sustained were severe enough that, according to police reports, the suspect was taken to the pediatric intensive care unit at Flagstaff Medical Center.
The suspect allegedly appeared to be in a “state of delirium” and was “extremely agitated and unfocused.” At one point a police officer claimed the young man yelled that he was involved with the cartel and would be killed for coming into contact with the Flagstaff Fire Department and police.
The juvenile suspect was given two sedative injections en route to the hospital, and police reports indicate he still seemed agitated.
The officers who remained on the scene collected blood swabs for evidence.
Neither Remington nor her baby were physically injured during the break-in, but the incident has left a lasting mark emotionally.
“I feel stuck. It’s way different for me. My son was napping, then not napping, then moved from room to room -- maybe he felt my anxiety. But now, it’s business as usual for him. He’s OK. He’s just playing as usual. For me there’s definitely some trauma there,” Remington said.
Remington said the building’s maintenance team repaired the door frame later that night. The shattered window was also boarded temporarily.
While the couple has considered moving, changing their schedules and installing new safety and security measures, Remington said those moves only go so far to ease the mind of a mother.
“I’m a natural mama ... my baby was born in this apartment in the living room, but at what point does your home not feel like a home anymore? That break-in is such a violation. Even if the windows are fixed, and the door frame is fixed, even if we add security measures and everything, it’s still a big deal and it makes things different,” she said.
Because the suspect was captured, the police investigation has been closed, according to Flagstaff police spokesperson Jerry Rintala. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/flagstaff-mother-infant-hide-in-bathroom-as-intruder-shatters-window-during-home-invasion/article_17d23ce8-153c-11ee-bfae-27d701750ee7.html | 2023-06-29T03:30:42 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/flagstaff-mother-infant-hide-in-bathroom-as-intruder-shatters-window-during-home-invasion/article_17d23ce8-153c-11ee-bfae-27d701750ee7.html |
YORK, Pa. — The haze from the Canadian wildfires, once again, hangs in the skies of South Central Pa., forcing the Commonwealth to declare a Code Red alert. This is the second time the state has declared a Code Red since the beginning of June.
“I think, fortunately, it’s not much of an issue for me personally," said Eric Barr, a York Township resident. "But folks who have underlying conditions need to be aware of these things so they can temper their activities outside."
“I didn’t even know the fires were continuing in Canada, honestly," said Rhonda Jones, a York Township resident.
Despite Pennsylvania officials declaring another Code Red, people in one York County park largely continued about their day. Several of them pointed out how Wednesday's air quality wasn't nearly as bad as it was earlier in June, during the first Code Red alert.
“A couple weeks ago, it was really bad," said Jones. "This? It’s not bad.”
Dr. Santosh Nepal, the medical director of pulmonology at UPMC Carlisle, is still encouraging people to take the air quality alert seriously. He says the health system saw more people come in for troubled breathing during the last Code Red days.
“These were patients who already had an existing condition. Most common was asthma or COPD," said Dr. Nepal.
The air quality website AirNow.gov has the following tips for dealing with Code Red Air Quality Conditions:
People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens – take any of these steps to reduce your exposure:
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
- Keep outdoor activities short.
- Consider moving physical activities indoors or rescheduling them.
Everyone else – take any of these steps to reduce your exposure:
- Choose less strenuous activities (like walking instead of running) so you don’t breathe as hard.
- Shorten the amount of time you are active outdoors.
- Be active outdoors when air quality is better.
The Code Red alert is forecasted to continue until midnight on Friday. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/people-react-to-second-code-red-alert-in-central-pa-weather-widfires-canada-health-york-county/521-f69922f3-295b-420f-89f8-bd9eb41eab36 | 2023-06-29T03:30:48 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/people-react-to-second-code-red-alert-in-central-pa-weather-widfires-canada-health-york-county/521-f69922f3-295b-420f-89f8-bd9eb41eab36 |
Second heat related death in Shreveport
The Caddo Parish Coroner's Office announced a second heat-related death in Caddo Parish for the summer of 2023.
James Guggenheim II, 49, was found on the sidewalk in the 1400 block of Fairfield Avenue Sunday, June 25.
Guggenheim was transported to Ochsner LSU Health, where he passed away in the emergency room at 5:37 p.m.
The first death was following the storms of June 16.
More:What is a state of emergency and how can it help Shreveport after the storms?
The Caddo Parish Coroner's Office reported the death of Tina Perritt, 62. Perritt was found dead in her home in the 9500 block of Rosalie Loop on June 22. According to the Caddo Parish Coroner's Office, Perritt's home had been without electricity for several days.
The Caddo Parish Coroner's Office said her death was a result to intense heat and high humidity.
Read:Shreveport Police Department loses one of its own
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Tucson's James Beard Award-winning baker Don Guerra is adding bagels to his array of award-winning Barrio Bread, but don't expect Barrio Bagels to be a knock-off of New York bagels.
Guerra is employing the same philosophy and ethos to his bagels as he does to his breads, which landed him the prestigious 2022 James Beard Award for Outstanding Baker.
He starts with the freshly-milled Sonoran grains from Hayden Flour Mills and the sourdough starter he uses as leaven in his artisan breads. The bagels are healthier, he said, because he doesn't add sugars or oil.
"This is not a New York City bagel. This is not a Montreal bagel. This is a Sonoran bagel," Guerra said on Wednesday, a day after he announced plans to introduce Barrio Bagel at a pop-up Sunday, July 2, at his Barrio Bread bakery, 18 S. Eastbourne Ave., off East Broadway. "I am doing something different. I am doing something that is me and that is the Sonoran region.”
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Barrio Bagels will be available at Barrio Bread, but they won't be baked there. They will be produced at the popular Phoenix bagel bakery Chompie's. Guerra teamed up with Neal Borenstein, whose family has been making New York style bagels at their popular bakery since 1979, to create the bagel and produce it for sale at Guerra's Tucson bakery as well as local retail outlets, hotels and restaurants.
"It's always something I wanted to try, but it just made sense once they presented it to me," Guerra said. “I think there’s room here in Tucson to have another local bagel offering. And I think my bagel is about more than the food. It's about supporting local agriculture and the economy and culture and gastronomy of the region."
Tucson is home to several national bagel chains, the Bubbe's Fine Bagels, which has two locations, and Monsoon Chocolate's bagel popup Bernie's Bagels.
Guerra has recruited his friend and Tucson chef Riley Chandler to help out with Sunday's pop-up, which opens at 8 a.m. They will have a limited supply of three varieties of bagels — plain, everything and sesame — and housemade cream cheese schmears starting at $5 for a bagel with cream cheese.
Guerra said he plans to do several bagel pop-ups, following his hugely popular Friday Night Pizza pop-ups that he has been hosting for several months. He hopes to have Barrio Bagels on the shelves of Barrio Bread by mid-July.
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BOISE, Idaho — Within the next few years, the Idaho Air National Guard at Gowen Field may be flying a different kind of fighter jet.
The 124th Fighter Wing based in Boise is expected to transition to an F-16 Fighting Falcon mission starting in spring 2027, the U.S. Air Force announced this week. The mission is subject to review, including an environmental impact analysis.
Since 1996, the wing has flown the A-10 Thunderbolt II, which is designed to provide close air support. Pilots and crews with the 124th have flown the A-10 in combat missions in Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. However, the Air Force plans to retire the A-10 beginning in fall 2026.
F-16s are expected to begin arriving in Boise in spring 2027 after completion of the environmental impact analysis, which is expected to be completed in spring 2025.
"The transition will better align the Department of Air Force to support the National Defense Strategy and will allow the 124th Fighter Wing to leverage better existing fighter aircraft operations and maintenance expertise," according to a news release from Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs.
The Air Force said the decision to host the F-16 mission at Gowen Field came after assessing the area's ability to facilitate the mission and infrastructure capacity, also accounting for community support, environmental factors and cost.
Gowen Field was previously in consideration as an Air National Guard site for the F-35A Lightning II fighter, but in 2020, the Air Force instead selected sites in Madison, Wisconsin, and Montgomery, Alabama. In the years preceding that decision, Boise's then-Mayor Dave Bieter and many Idaho state leaders actively campaigned to bring the F-35 to the Gem State. However, some Boise residents living near Gowen Field and the Boise Airport were opposed, saying the noise might force them out of their homes.
It appears that the prospect of hosting F-16s in Boise is already reigniting controversy similar to the discussion about the F-35.
Idaho State Rep. John Gannon (D-Boise) represents a legislative district that includes neighborhoods near the airport. He issued a statement Wednesday expressing concerns that "F-16s at the Boise Airport will cost millions of dollars to compensate homeowners whose homes become 'unsuitable for residential use.'"
In his statement, Gannon noted an affordable housing crisis in Boise, and that noise could "very negatively impact housing on St. Andrews, Normandie, South Garden, South Pond and other areas."
Gannon also shared video of homes near the Burlington Airport in Vermont that have been condemned. A final round of buyouts there was completed in 2016, when the Vermont Air National Guard was flying F-16s in the area and was preparing for the arrival of F-35s.
"These are affordable, and yet they have been demolished over the last few years," he said.
Gannon said Mountain Home Air Force Base, about 50 miles southeast of Boise, would make more sense "than spending federal and city money demolishing affordable housing."
The City of Boise hasn't actively campaigned for a new mission at Gowen Field since the Air Force decided against an F-35 mission there. Mayor Lauren McLean has not commented on news about the planned F-16 mission. However, Maria Weeg, the city's director of community engagement, issued the following statement on Wednesday:
"The city wasn't made aware of the potential of the F-16 until we saw it in the news," Weeg said. "We look forward to hearing more from the Air Force on the transition plan, the impact the planes will have on our neighborhoods, and their plans to engage the community."
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MERIDIAN, Idaho — More than 60 volunteers lined a grassy hillside outside Meridian-based Scentsy to transport 146 panels - measured not in size, but by the names they bear - to recreate the Vietnam War Memorial.
The replica monument is passing through 34 cities this year, according to Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) Director of Outreach Tim Tets. The replica is built at a 3/4 scale; it holds all 58,218 names etched on the original in memory of the men and women who died serving in the Vietnam War.
In total, VVMF expects more than 200 people from the Treasure Valley to help volunteer through the replica monument's stay in Idaho.
The wall will be available to the public 24 hours a day until VVMF packs up at 2 p.m. on Sunday. VVMF will have someone at the replica every minute of the day to help visitors find specific names and answer any other questions visitors may ask.
Set-up volunteers consisted of individuals signed in up to help, several Ada County Highway District (ACHD) employees, and staff members from Mission43. A significant number of volunteers served in the U.S. Military.
Among them is Ben McDonald. He started organizing the effort months ago to apply for the replica to stop in Idaho.
"It is a very powerful emotional experience," McDonald said. "I distinctly remember my recruiter saying, ‘you won't go to Vietnam, you will go to Germany with the job that you have.’ Six months later, I was in Vietnam."
The replica is holding an official opening ceremony Thursday at 9 a.m. Additionally, the replica will host a candlelight vigil Friday at 9:30 p.m. to read off all the names of Idahoans etched on the wall.
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BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press.
A Boise woman has filed a lawsuit against several Idaho State Police officers after she was arrested at a protest last year for allegedly shoving Idaho State Police Sgt. Michael Kish. The sergeant testified at trial that he didn’t remember her shoving him, and the judge acquitted her.
The woman, Avalon Hardy, alleged that she was subject to wrongful arrest and imprisonment, excessive force, malicious prosecution, fabrication and suppression of evidence and that her rights to free speech, assembly and association were violated.
Neither the Idaho State Police nor lawyers for Hardy immediately responded to interview requests.
“The evidence showed only ‘entirely incidental contact’ from ‘Ms. Hardy attempting to go around the officer,’ the trial judge concluded,” according to the lawsuit. “The judge went on to say that basic fairness demanded acquittal as well, ruling that the ‘ends of justice, I would think after watching that video, would also require this.’”
"That video" refers to a video of the incident shown at trial. The lawsuit described groups of tightly packed protesters divided over abortion rights at the June 28, 2022, rally in front of the Idaho Statehouse, a few days after Roe v. Wade was overturned. Law enforcement was interspersed among the crowd and Kish was in plain clothes with no visible badge, the lawsuit said.
“Police arrested only two people at the protest that day, both of them women of color protesting in support of abortion access,” the filings said. Hardy is Black.
The filing comes amid a reckoning over the last few years about the justice system and law enforcement.
Kish has spoken before about the perception of law enforcement. In 2016, he told Idaho News 6 that less than 1% of police officers are bad apples, but those officers give the greater law enforcement community a bad name.
“Really the people that I’ve seen, the people I’ve worked with aren't those bad apples and Idaho is a pretty solid law enforcement community,” Kish said at the time. “... Not every police officer out there thinks that they're above the law because they have a badge and a gun.”
Kish is not the only defendant in the suit.
Idaho State Police Sgt. Troy DeBie, who the lawsuit said signed a citation alleging that Hardy shoved Kish, is also named. Kyle Card and Steven McClain, two troopers who allegedly arrested Hardy, are named as well.
The lawsuit also sued unnamed officers that also participated in the situation.
Hardy said she had to drop her small business from full-time to part-time, lost clients and her children were targeted at school after the arrest. The lawsuit said she had to cut back on community and volunteer work to make time for the court process, and the arrest “severely chilled her free expression and assembly.”
A press release from Hardy's attorneys quoted her as saying: “Just because you're an officer of the law does not mean you get to lie and get away with it. It is time for them to be held accountable for their actions and suffer the consequences.”
The complaint is filed in Idaho’s federal district court.
Her requests include unspecified monetary damages, a declaration that the defendants violated her constitutional rights and attorney’s fees.
This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press, read more on IdahoPress.com.
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BOISE, Idaho — Roaring Springs kicked off the 23rd annual "Great Dolphin Dunk Fundraiser" that aims to raise $30,000 over the next six weeks for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Ada County.
"In the past 23 years the Great Dolphin Dunk has raised over $1 million in cash and in-kind donations for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Ada County," a news release stated. "The Boys & Girls Clubs provide essential support to over 4,600 kids, including academic support, healthy meals, and a safe place to go after school and in the summer. The cost to join the clubs in Boise, Garden City, Meridian, and Kuna is affordable for all families."
People can buy an inflatable dolphin for $5 from this link, and at the end of the campaign, August 13, the dolphins are dropped in the roaring Springs "Endless River" to see which one comes out first.
This year, the prizes are 1st Place, Roaring Springs 2023/2024 Season Passes for four, 2nd Place, $500 donated by Bent Nail Inspections, 3rd Place, $500 donated by P1FCU and 4th Place is one year of pizza from Idaho Pizza Company.
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PHOENIX — It's now known that the Diamond Fire burning near Scottsdale was human-caused but is still under investigation.
But with the Fourth of July coming, fireworks both legal and illegal will be in use surrounding the holiday, leading to concern for potential other fires that could be sparked.
"It's important to understand how quickly fires can start if we start these fireworks close to any type of dry brush, we can have these fires start," Capt. Scott Douglas with Phoenix Fire Department said.
The expanse of the Valley weaves in, out and around the desert.
"With this excessive brush because of this beautiful super bloom that we had, we are more susceptible than ever to fires," Division Chief Ashley Losch with Arizona Fire and Medical Authority said.
The dried-out brush is now becoming kindling, Losch said, and a small spark can start a fire.
Now, with fireworks set to be lit, they can become brush fires if they go awry.
"When the winds pick up, the speed at which these fires grow would blow your mind. It's so fast, it's a blink of an eye. So while you think it's innocent, you could put it out really quickly, you can't. It's very, very difficult to get ahead of them," Losch said.
Losch notes that there are hundreds of trained firefighters working to put out the Diamond Fire across the Valley that was human-caused.
"They've been working overnight. Most of them haven't had a break, and let's talk about the fact that the temperatures are so high today just for them to stay up on their hydration and making sure that they're safe trudging through protecting the homes," Losch said. "It's dangerous business."
The recommendation from Losch is to leave all the sparks and explosions to the professionals for the holiday.
"Please avoid the fireworks this year. We understand they're fun, go to the big shows, stay out of lighting them up in the neighborhoods, please. That's not even to talk about the injury potential, right? Just the fire potential," Losch said.
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LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for National Adoption Weekend.
The shelter is teaming up with Best Friends Animal Society for the weekend adoption special from June 28 through July 2.
Staff said the “Meet Your Best Friend” event is being held to encourage people to adopt, not shop.
If you’re interested in adopting, shelter staff said to stop by the Lynchburg Humane Society Center for Pets from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday or 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday or Sunday.
We’re told that, like many other shelters across the country, the Lynchburg Humane Society is reaching capacity and won’t be able to take in as many pets at risk for euthanasia in other communities as they have in the past.
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PHOENIX — In a 7-2 vote, the Phoenix City Council approved a boost in water rates Wednesday night.
The City of Phoenix's water rate increase delivers a new message to homeowners: If you don't conserve water, you'll pay more.
The City Council voted Wednesday to boost water rates three times over 18 months, with an additional monthly surcharge if customers exceed a set water allowance.
Phoenix Water Director Troy Hayes said this is the first time that the city is using water pricing as a tool to influence water use.
"The strongest signal you can have about water conservation is that price signal," Hayes said in an interview Tuesday.
The water shortage on the Colorado River has forced cities in the Phoenix area to adopt drought contingency plans that force them to carefully manage their water use.
Starting in October, Phoenix homeowners would pay a $4-a-month surcharge if their water use exceeds a set amount. Right now, most Phoenix homes exceed that water allowance.
The surcharge would be coupled with a big boost in water rates: 6.5% in October, then another 6.5% six months later, in March 2024, and a 13% hike in March 2025.
"The biggest reason is just the cost of doing business," Hayes said.
The costs of raw water, the chemicals to treat it and the people who work for the water department are all going up, he said.
With rates likely to rise, here's how to save money on your water bill:
- Figure out how much water your lawn really needs. Many residents overwater the yard.
- You could get rid of the lawn and go with xeriscaping.
- Check your home for water leaks. Gurgling toilets are trying to tell you something.
The city estimates the combination of fixing leaks and fine-tuning watering should enable water users to avoid the water surcharge.
Look for more information from the city in the next two months on cash incentives to replace a high-flow toilet or buy irrigation controllers.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — On Tuesday night, 5-year-old Salix Heisinger walked off his family's Washington County property and into the woods.
“I was pretty scared," Heisinger said.
His family, the Washington County Sheriff's Office and Search and Rescue began combing the area. The family later realized their dog, Rue Bear, was also missing.
"It was a very helpless time to feel like I couldn’t go out and find him," said Katrina Dallas, the boy's mother.
Heisinger said he decided to sit down in some brush with Rue Bear and wait for help. In the end, it was the dog that helped Search and Rescue find the little boy.
“They heard Rue Bear and Salix yelling for help," Dallas said.
Washington County Search and Rescue said it would have been a much more difficult rescue without the dog's help.
“She barked until they found Salix and then she went home like, 'My job here is done,'" said Dallas.
Now, Heisinger is home safe with only a scratch to remind him of the journey.
“When he got back and was sitting in the back of the ambulance, that dog was right there," she said.
While Dallas is grateful for the young Australian Shepard, she's keeping a close eye on her adventurous son.
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PITTSBURGH — Three days after the senseless shooting on the city’s North Side, Dashawn Rankin’s family and friends came together to remember and honor his life at the very spot it was cut short.
Heartbroken and devastated, they prayed as they mourned an unthinkable loss.
“He was just a very, very amazing spirit,” said Amber Patterson, Rankin’s cousin. “I’m truly going to miss him with all my heart. I’m going to miss him very, very much.”
The 33-year-old was shot and killed Sunday morning as he was riding his bike along Federal Street. Police said he was shot in the back.
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Rankin’s aunt, Sherlyn Pinkston is still in shock.
“I was running around the house, crying, screaming, saying, ‘No. This can’t be him. Please, Lord. Don’t let it be Dashawn, please,’” she said, remembering when she got the call. “He was like a son to me.”
Pinkston said she raised him and was proud of the man he became, a devoted father of three young kids.
“He was a wonderful young man,” she said. “He loved fixing cars. He was always giving. He didn’t have a lot, but he always gave to people. He just loved people.”
Wednesday, a couple dozen of Rankin’s family and friends comforted one another and wrote heartfelt messages and memories on balloons.
Then, shouting, “We love you, Dashawn,” everyone released the balloons in the air.
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“A gentle giant, I called him,” Pinkston said.
Loved ones said he loved his family, his faith and was always smiling.
“He was very outgoing, energetic,” said Patterson. “His smile. His heart was extremely big.”
As they struggle to make sense of the horrible act of gun violence and grapple with their loss, they’re holding out hope the shooter will soon be caught.
“I just want the person that did this to just show face,” Patterson said. “Just give yourself up. You know you got people that’s hurting right now.”
The deadly shooting is still under investigation. Pittsburgh police said they have not yet made any arrests.
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EUSTIS, Fla. — An urgent search is underway for a man police believe is a danger to the public.
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Eustis Police said they are looking for a man who attacked a female jogger Tuesday night and then nearly hit an officer with his truck as he tried to escape.
Police body camera video shows the moment that officer was almost hit last night along Morningview Drive, just off Orange Avenue.
In Ring doorbell surveillance video from a home on Morningview Drive, a woman walks down the street, and a man walks back and forth.
This video is around the same time and in the same area where Eustis Police said a man groped the jogger.
AJ Peterson remembered helping his neighbor after it happened.
“The neighbor is like crying. I ask her, like, ‘yo, are you okay?’ And then that’s when she proceeds to tell me, ‘No, somebody, like, hopped down, and kind of grabbed me from behind and like felt all over me and threw me on the ground and everything.’”
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When police arrived at the scene, the man jumped in his truck and sped toward an officer, and the officer fired his weapon into the car.
Neighbors described hearing a loud sound and went outside to figure out what was happening.
Eustis Police said they are still looking for the man, who was covered by a hoodie and a mask.
The man was driving a black pickup Cadillac Escalade truck, which should have passenger side damage.
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While neighbors said they have faith in police, they are on high alert until the man is found.
Investigators said this may be the third time this person has groped a female jogger.
Crimeline is offering a reward for anyone with tips that lead to an arrest.
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The Queens man who argued he stabbed a subway rider to death in self-defense will avoid prosecution, city officials announced Wednesday.
A grand jury declined to indict Jordan Williams on manslaughter and weapons charged stemming from the June 13 killing on a Brooklyn J train. The 20-year-old had been arrested for the stabbing death of 36-year-old Devictor Quedraogo.
"Our office conducted an impartial and thorough investigation of this tragic case, which included review of multiple videos and interviews with all available witnesses, and that evidence was fairly presented to a grand jury. Today, the charges against Jordan Williams have been dismissed," a statement from the Kings County district attorney spokesperson said.
The violent incident broke out just after 8 p.m., and police responded to a 911 call of a man stabbed while aboard the train. When officers got to the train station, they found a 36-year-old man who had been stabbed in the chest.
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Quedraogo had been rushed to New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Law enforcement sources told NBC New York that Quedraogo had been harassing multiple passengers while acting belligerent and erratic toward others on board. He may have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol, sources said, but a toxicology report will determine if that was the case.
Williams' girlfriend was one of the people who Quedraogo had been harassing, with an assistant district attorney revealing in court that Williams told Quedraogo to stop harassing his girlfriend and pushed him away.
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"Under New York law, a person is justified in using deadly physical force when they reasonably believe it is necessary to use such force to defend themselves or others from imminent use of deadly or unlawful physical force," the DA statement continued.
From the time of his arrest, Williams said he acted in self-defense; a grand jury believed him and refused to indict.
"I was scared in that situation," Williams said Wednesday, following the grand jury news. "I'm happy that I can get on with my life the way I'd like to."
When asked if he feels authorities moved too quickly to arrest and charge him with manslaughter, Williams said he's focused on the future, starting college and getting a job. The money raised by strangers for his defense fund, over $100,000, will now go to his college fund.
"I do feel it was a little fast but it’s behind me now I’m not going to dwell on it," he said. "I didn’t think a lot of people would support me and I’m definitely grateful for it."
The deadly stabbing had been compared to the death of Jordan Neely, put into a chokehold aboard a Manhattan subway by retired Marine Daniel Penny, who was indicted Wednesday. Penny claimed the street performer was also harassing and threatening riders, and that he was defending himself and others.
Overall, transit crime in New York City is down nearly 8 percent, according to the MTA, which said it is cooperating with investigations into both headline-grabbing incidents. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/charges-dropped-against-nyc-man-accused-in-deadly-self-defense-subway-stabbing/4462523/ | 2023-06-29T04:31:59 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/charges-dropped-against-nyc-man-accused-in-deadly-self-defense-subway-stabbing/4462523/ |
The New York City Council plans to consider removing a portion of the city’s administrative code that permits ordinary citizens to issue noise violations, which add up to millions of dollars in fines for pubs, restaurants, and shops.
“It was hidden. Somebody found it and now someone’s profiteering off of it,” said Council Member James Gennaro (D–Jamaica Estates), referring to the provision that legalizes citizen noise enforcement. “We’ll take a look at it, but I think we’re just going to get rid of it.”
As chair of the City Council Environmental Committee, Gennaro said he is drafting legislation that would ban citizen enforcement of the noise code altogether.
Currently, citizen enforcers stand to collect between 25 and 50% of fines collected if they can prove in administrative court that a business played music heard on the sidewalk that was intended for “advertising purposes or to attract attention.”
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Dietmar Detering, one of the city’s most prolific writers of noise violations, defended the work of citizen enforcers, insisting they do the work city inspectors are unable or unwilling to do, and thereby make New York City a quieter, more pleasant place.
“The [Department of Environmental Protection], so far, has proven to us, and the NYPD, that they are not enforcing it” Detering said. “Who is going to do it if I’m not supposed to do it anymore and the other citizens now following in my footsteps cannot do it either?”
Detering, who says he makes his living issuing citizen summonses, has declined to say how much money he has collected thus far.
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Rohit Aggarwala, commissioner of New York City's DEP, said the law must be reformed and compared some of the citizen-generated ticketing to bounty hunting.
The DEP is now asking the City Council to consider a list of changes to the law, including:
- Removing ambiguity about when music heard on the sidewalk is prohibited
- Adding a decibel level threshold to qualify for a noise violation
- Requiring businesses be served with one noise violation before additional summonses can be filed against them
In many instances, businesses say citizen enforcers are issuing multiple tickets with escalating fines before owners are aware of the first ticket.
“Unfortunately one of the patterns we have seen is the citizen enforcers seem to go where it is easiest to make the money,” Aggarwala said. “If they are playing gotcha, if they are looking to rack up multiple violations for example without letting the business owner know about the first one – that is not legitimate enforcement activity. What that is, actually is bounty hunting.”
This week, a group of 28 pubs and restaurants in midtown signed on to a letter urging the City Council to put an end to citizen noise enforcement.
“It is absurd that the person who is primarily issuing us these tickets does not even live in the neighborhood,” the letter said. “Some businesses have ticket amounts that equate to the amounts of the SBA loans we received to stay afloat during Covid, which we are still paying back.”
But some neighbors fed up with noise say lawmakers who acquiesce to complaints from businesses, may underestimate how much support there is for peace and quiet.
Diane O’Connell, an attorney from Brooklyn, said she’s been complaining to the DEP about neighborhood noise for years without a satisfactory resolution. She sees citizen enforcement of the noise code as a terrific way to fill the gaps city inspectors are unable to fill.
“I don’t understand how it’s not a win-win,” O’Connell said. “Quite frankly the DEP doesn’t have enough inspectors to go around and inspect all the noise complaints in the city. They’ve proven that.” | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/i-team-thousands-of-citizen-issued-noise-violations-prompt-nyc-reform/4462207/ | 2023-06-29T04:32:17 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/i-team-thousands-of-citizen-issued-noise-violations-prompt-nyc-reform/4462207/ |
PINE ISLAND, MN.-- The Pine Island American Legion Post 184 is partnering with a group of bicyclists from ‘Project Hero’ to bring awareness and support to injured veterans and first responders.
Project Hero is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to helping veterans and first responders with injuries or trauma achieve recovery. They also build and provide adaptive bikes to these individuals.
The American Legion is hoping to raise at least $2,500 friday during a fundraising event to go towards the cost of an adaptive bike.
The mayor of Pine Island, David Friese, who is also the 2nd Assistant Chief for the Pine Island Fire Department, shares why he believes support like this is so important.
“You hear the stories that come out of what they've experienced, whether it's through their service to their community or of their country.” he says. “You hear what they've done, so this is really a needed opportunity to step up and say 'hey we want to thank you for your service."
The event takes place on Friday, June 28 from 4pm to 7pm in the parking lot of Post 184. It will also be offering music, food, a dunk tank for local celebrities and a bean bag tournament. For more information on the event and how you can support, click .
You can also read more about Project Hero here. | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/ride-to-recovery-fundraiser/article_ed9d3582-162f-11ee-a446-53a09c4f4391.html | 2023-06-29T04:32:31 | 1 | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/ride-to-recovery-fundraiser/article_ed9d3582-162f-11ee-a446-53a09c4f4391.html |
ROCHESTER, MM.--Although the air quality issues are expected to remain throughout the summer for much of the state, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) advises people to help reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution such as outdoor burning and reducing vehicle trips. They also suggest sensitive groups to limit their time outside to reduce exposure.
Cindy White, who is visiting the Med City responded to the tips saying, “I think it's great to have the government there and help support us to make us aware of what's going on and then at that point I feel like it's on me to decide how uncomfortable I am being out here.” she says.
White’s friend , Liz Geith, shared the same sentiments saying the smoke was not a hindrance to outdoor enjoyment.
"Personally, I'm fine. I'm healthy, I'm good . So I'm perfectly fine outside and I think the majority of the people are."Geith shared.
Deshon Hooks, however, says the past few years have come with some sort of health concern.
He says, "last year we were just getting out of the masses with the pandemic and now this. We've got something going on with the air so hopefully we can get it together."
The MPCA Issued a record 23rd air quality alert of the year as of Tuesday. | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/what-people-think-of-the-poor-air/article_c48f119c-162f-11ee-92a8-5336f2888454.html | 2023-06-29T04:32:37 | 0 | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/what-people-think-of-the-poor-air/article_c48f119c-162f-11ee-92a8-5336f2888454.html |
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TOWSON, Md. — Governor Wes Moore signed off on a bill to lower the amount of taxes veterans have to pay from their retirement income, meaning more money will stay in their pockets.
“You’re seeing someone who values something very important to you and to your family,” said Mathew Johnson, a Marine.
Veterans WMAR-2 News spoke with say this is just the first step the state is taking to provide more support for those who served in the military.
“As of now, I am receiving the benefits, so that will help me with the increase in my benefits. I think it’s a good thing because you want to keep more people in Baltimore, Maryland, versus we are running everywhere else to try to salvage our money,” said Patricia Mitchell, a retired sergeant.
One thing that worries veterans is how much money they’ll get once they retire, and with a higher cost of living in the state, many say what they’re getting isn’t enough.
“We are actually saying do we want to stay here because of the property tax, which is very expensive, so this is just one step to I guess, to motivate me to stay here,” said Anita Stewart-Hammerer, a retired first sergeant.
The new law does several things, like expanding the amount of military retirement income that's tax exempt.
The previous limit was $5,000, and now it's up to $40,000.
“We have to do have to take steps to be competitive with those 38 other states that do not tax military retirement income and do not have any age restriction at all,” said David Dragics, a retired Army colonel.
Many veterans are hoping for more legislation to pass to help with other areas in need of improvement to support the military.
“You have to have more hospitals, veteran hospitals. Too much wait time, not getting enough instant care for people who you know just their age, or it’s just the length of time it takes to get surgery, just getting that help, just getting availability,” said Johnson.
They also say things like veteran suicide and homelessness are also top priorities they would like to see the state tackle next.
“Because they slip through the cracks right because they don’t get the mental help that they need,” said Stewart-Hammerer.
The new law will also make it easier for spouses and dependents of military veterans to be buried in state veteran cemeteries. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/veterans-share-their-thoughts-about-keep-our-heroes-home-act | 2023-06-29T04:43:28 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/veterans-share-their-thoughts-about-keep-our-heroes-home-act |
Man suspected of shooting at Phoenix police indicted on 17 counts
A man was indicted on 17 felony counts after police say he shot at Phoenix police officers earlier this month.
Officers responded to an apartment complex near 7th Avenue and McDowell Road at around 1:35 p.m. on June 4 to reports of a burglary. They learned that a man, later identified as 46-year-old Martin Joseph Oliver, had forced his way inside an apartment that was unoccupied, according to a press release from Phoenix police.
Police say Oliver fired at officers who were outside the apartment at least once. Officers evacuated surrounding units while containing Oliver in the apartment. Members of Phoenix police's SWAT team took over and eventually arrested Oliver after an extended standoff.
The Maricopa County Attorney's office announced on Wednesday that a grand jury had indicted Oliver on 17 felony counts, which include the following:
- Ten counts of aggravated assault.
- One count of burglary in the first degree.
- Five counts of disorderly conduct.
- One count of misconduct involving weapons.
Maricopa County Attorney Rachell Mitchell offered a written statement on the indictment.
“My priority is to ensure appropriate release conditions are requested so that potentially dangerous offenders are not released into the community while they await trial,” Mitchell said. “Our police officers put their lives on the line each day to make sure that our community remains a safe place for all.” | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/06/28/man-suspected-of-shooting-at-phoenix-police-indicted-on-17-counts/70367443007/ | 2023-06-29T04:53:58 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/06/28/man-suspected-of-shooting-at-phoenix-police-indicted-on-17-counts/70367443007/ |
DALLAS, Texas — Rental scooters re-emerged in Dallas after their short stint with the city years ago, and some folks are entirely happy.
They were welcomed, loved, hated, loathed and dangerous before they were suspended in 2020.
The city relaunched them with tighter safety restrictions on May 24 and since then, a spokesperson told WFAA that 560 complaints to 311 have been made.
The spokesperson didn't get back to WFAA when asked what each complaint regarded. They also didn't elaborate or say how many complaints were resolved.
When the two-wheelers first showed up in the summer of 2018, many people weren't pleased with the sidewalk clutter they created. It was worse when riders wouldn't park them correctly or if they were left knocked over and discarded.
New regulations and restrictions are in place to make things less cluttered and safer. Riders can now be fined $20 if bikes or scooters are improperly parked. You can read the new regulations here.
While the city keeps track of complaints, Baylor Scott and White (BSW) Medical Center in downtown Dallas is again starting to track scooter injuries.
The hospital did so once the scooters arrived in 2018 and found from July of that year to September 2019 that 322 people visited the ER after a scooter crash and that 55 required hospitalization, with 14 being taken to the ICU.
The hospital also recorded one death, 24-year-old Jacoby Stoneking, who died while riding a scooter on South Munger Boulevard.
Stoneking's family has long questioned if a hit-and-run driver struck Stoneking and left the area.
The city reviewed BSW's data in a push to make rental scooters a bit safer.
There are fewer this time, and they can't be used beyond 9 p.m. BSW found that a majority of accidents happened after 7 p.m.
Still, Dr. Alan Jones, an orthopedic trauma surgeon for Baylor Scott and White, told WFAA anecdotally that his team has done several surgeries and has already seen patients due to scooter crashes or wrecks.
"Some of those have been significant injuries requiring emergency surgery and hospitalization," Dr. Jones said. "The first thing our trauma team members said: we should start holding some places in the surgery schedule for scooter injuries."
Dr. Jones said many patients didn't expect the scooters to go so fast or felt uncomfortable riding them.
He added that some mentioned they had ridden on the sidewalk instead of the street and encountered unexpected obstacles.
"If you're going to use an electric scooter, then I would advise learning how to use it beforehand," Dr. Jones said.
BSW also found, and WFAA reported in 2019, that rental scooter injuries generated $1.4 million in hospital costs from 2018 to 2019. Of that, $491,000 in uninsured trauma costs are included.
The hospital may never recover those costs. And since it is a level 1 trauma center, taxpayers may even help reimburse the loss.
More information about crashes and the costs of injuries should be known within the coming months. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-fielded-600-complaints-rental-scooters-since-they-showed-up-again-last-month/287-7e718377-dcb0-4860-908c-21ad41d28510 | 2023-06-29T04:58:05 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-fielded-600-complaints-rental-scooters-since-they-showed-up-again-last-month/287-7e718377-dcb0-4860-908c-21ad41d28510 |
KELLER, Texas — After nearly two hours of public feedback, Keller ISD board members passed two controversial gender-based policies.
More than 50 people signed up to speak at the special board meeting on Wednesday night to voice their opinions on the proposed changes.
The two policies stated that students must use restrooms and locker rooms based on the biological sex on their birth certificate and that district employees are not required to use pronouns that are inconsistent with a person's biological sex on their birth certificate.
The board passed both policies.
Prior to the vote, the board heard from people for and against the policies.
Ashley Hine has four children in Keller ISD from middle school to high school. She and her husband have been active in their education process for years.
Hine strongly supports the board's adoption of the new policies. She didn't sign up to speak at the special board meeting, but she attended the meeting to support the others who did speak.
"Our children have been punished at school for not calling kids by other pronouns, which I think is crazy," said Hine. "We were taught English grammar. You don't get to just create your own adjectives or your own pronouns."
But other parents like Laney Hawes, who also has children attending school in Keller ISD, strongly believe the school board is going too far. She attended the meeting and carried a rainbow sign.
Hawes is not only angry about the new policy, but she also believes that the board's timing is purposeful as well.
"It was done to target specific students in June. We know they did it in June for a reason. It's Pride Month. There were already policies in place that protected students and teachers," Hawes said.
The controversial policies passed with just one Keller ISD board member abstaining from the vote.
The new policies will be effective immediately. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/keller-texas-school-board-passes-new-policies-pronouns-bathrooms/287-1ad41c88-c7cf-4b68-970a-befdfa52130d | 2023-06-29T04:58:07 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/keller-texas-school-board-passes-new-policies-pronouns-bathrooms/287-1ad41c88-c7cf-4b68-970a-befdfa52130d |
DAVIS, Calif. — The city of Davis is hosting a series of events for families to safely celebrate Independence Day in a communal setting.
Several events will be available to people in Davis to celebrate the Fourth of July, including an evening celebration from 4-10 p.m. at Community Park on 203 East 14th Street.
The celebration will kick off with games, live music, snacks and treats available for purchase from local nonprofits.
After the initial social hours, a 15 minute firework display will illuminate the Yolo County skyline at 9:35 p.m.
'All attendees to Community Park are encouraged to ride a bike or walk if possible, as vehicle parking will be limited," said Davis Community Engagement Director Jenny Tan. "Additionally, attendees are encouraged to pack plenty of water, sunscreen and a picnic dinner."
Due to expected excessive heat conditions, organizers also encourage participants to prepare accordingly by properly hydrating, arriving early to find shade, wearing hats and loose-fitting clothing, and limiting alcohol consumption.
In addition to the main event at Community Park, another event offered in Davis on the fourth will be 'Dart Swimming' at Community Pool.
The event will be a family-friendly Independence Day-themed pool party open to the community for $10 a person through pre-registration only.
The same morning, the Kiwanis Club of Davis will be hosting a Fourth of July Kiddie Parade beginning on C and 2nd Streets at 10 a.m.
Families are invited to bring Independence Day-themed decorated bikes and strollers to walk from the starting point through two blocks north of Central Park.
Participants are encouraged to arrive at the starting point up to an hour before the parade starts.
Watch more from ABC10: Sac Metro Fire expecting 'hot and dry' Fourth of July weekend | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/davis-4th-of-july-celebration-need-to-know/103-93a3b825-564d-4bfc-ae6c-64054ceb2b8c | 2023-06-29T05:01:24 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/davis-4th-of-july-celebration-need-to-know/103-93a3b825-564d-4bfc-ae6c-64054ceb2b8c |
ELK GROVE, Calif. — Elk Grove is bringing back the "boom" for the Fourth of July.
The annual Salute to the Red, White and Blue is once again slated to color the sky in Elk Grove.
However, the celebration features more than just a fireworks show. There'll be vendors, a parade and a concert featuring a top 90s/2000s cover band.
Here's everything you need to know for the big day.
What's at the Elk Grove fireworks show?
The city of Elk Grove has a lineup that could keep you busy for hours.
- 5 p.m. - Vendors Open
- 6 p.m. - Let Freedom Ride Bike Parade
- 7 p.m. - Opening Ceremonies
- 7:30 p.m. - Y2YAY Concert
- 9:40 p.m. - Fireworks Spectacular
The Y2YAY concert is a cover band, who will be dropping nostalgia bombs from artists like Britney Spears to boy bands and pop punk. They'll feature some of the best pop songs of the 90s and 2000s.
When and Where is it?
The event takes place July 4 at 9950 Elk Grove Florin Road, better known as Elk Grove Regional Park. It runs from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
If you don't feel like driving or paying the $10 parking fee, you can also hitch a ride on the SacRT shuttle. They'll provide service to the park every 15 minutes, starting at 4:30 p.m. Service leaving the park runs from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.
For more information on the shuttle, click HERE.
Guest should know that there is no alcohol, personal fireworks or pets allowed. There's also no in and out parking privileges' after 3 p.m.
Maps
For up-to-date traffic conditions, view the Waze map below.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/elk-grove/elk-grove-fireworks-2023/103-a2081c4a-ecce-41a8-ab4e-1928adc6485e | 2023-06-29T05:01:30 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/elk-grove/elk-grove-fireworks-2023/103-a2081c4a-ecce-41a8-ab4e-1928adc6485e |
CARMICHAEL, Calif. — The Fourth of July is just around the corner and all across Northern California events are being held to celebrate the day.
ABC10’s digital team is compiling a list of Fourth of July events across our region. Below you will find a list of events for you and your family in Carmichael.
Carmichael Red, White & Blue 4th of July Celebration
What: Looking for something to do? Head over to the Carmichael Park and La Sierra Community Center for a Fourth of July celebration and firework show. There will be live music, food, and fun for the whole family.
Where: Carmichael Park and La Sierra Community Center on 5325 Engle Road, Carmichael CA, 95608
When: Saturday, July 1 from 6-9 p.m., fireworks go off at 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
What you can bring: Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and shade umbrellas.
What you can’t bring: No dogs, personal fireworks, personal alcoholic beverages, or BBQ's allowed.
63rd Annual Carmichael Elks Fourth of July Parade
Join the Mission Oaks Recreation and Park District and the Carmichael Elks Lodge for this year's parade. There will be food and live music. Following the parade, there will be an open house.
Where: Between Marconi and Cypress Avenues in Carmichael.
When: Tuesday, July 4, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free. Donations and co-sponsorships for the parade are needed and accepted.
Fourth of July fireworks safety
If you choose to celebrate Independence Day at home and bypass the parades and public events, you should read up on any local ordinances in your city or county before buying any fireworks. Fireworks are illegal in certain areas of the state due to serious injuries and millions in property loss from fireworks-sparked wildfires.
According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, an average of 18,000 fires are started every year by fireworks, both illegal ones and “safe and sane” fireworks” used improperly.
To celebrate the Fourth of July safely, the Office of the State Fire Marshal says you should only use fireworks outdoors, and never near dry gas or other flammable materials. It’s also recommended to keep a bucket of water and a hose nearby when using fireworks.
Regardless of where you go in California, using fireworks that explode, leave the ground or move about the ground uncontrollably is illegal. These fireworks include skyrockets, bottle rockets, and Roman candles. Anyone caught with illegal fireworks could face fines or even arrest.
All legal fireworks include the “Safe and Sane” logo from the California State Fire Marshal on them. If you are not sure if your fireworks are legal, you can contact your nearest Cal Fire facility or local fire station. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/fair-oaks-carmichael/carmichael-fourth-of-july-events-what-to-know-california/103-f704ac01-b4d3-440e-944d-76288788e8bd | 2023-06-29T05:01:37 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/fair-oaks-carmichael/carmichael-fourth-of-july-events-what-to-know-california/103-f704ac01-b4d3-440e-944d-76288788e8bd |
MODESTO, Calif. — History will be both celebrated and made in Modesto this Independence Day as the city hosts its milestone 150th Annual Fourth of July Parade.
The parade will be hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Modesto. It begins on July 4 at 9:30 a.m. at the corner of F and 10th Streets.
The parade's route will take floats through downtown Modesto before ending at the Lincoln School Shopping Center. This year's special guest is Modesto native and Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland.
Hours after the parade, Modesto's Single-A baseball team the Nuts will be taking on their rivals the Stockton Ports at John Thurmond Field.
The game begins at 7:05 p.m. and will be followed by a fireworks show. Tickets range from $8-14. The Fourth of July game kicks off a six-game series between the two valley teams.
Parade Route
Fourth of July Fireworks Safety
If you choose to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks at your home, bypassing the parades and public events, you should read up on local ordinances before buying any fireworks.
An average of 18,000 fires are started every year by fireworks, both illegal ones and “safe and sane” fireworks” used improperly, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
To celebrate the Fourth of July safely, the Office of the State Fire Marshal says you should only use fireworks outdoors, but never near dry gas or other flammable materials. It’s also recommended to keep a bucket of water and a hose nearby when using fireworks.
Regardless of where you go in California, using fireworks that explode, leave the ground or move about the ground uncontrollably is illegal. These fireworks include skyrockets, bottle rockets, and roman candles. Anyone caught with illegal fireworks could face fines or even arrest.
If you are not sure if your fireworks are legal, you can contact your nearest Cal Fire facility or local fire station.
Watch more from ABC10: Sacramento Metro Fire says illegal fireworks could spark fire | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/parade-fireworks-modesto-fourth-of-july/103-5237fd09-2e73-469f-b4ee-cbbea99b2848 | 2023-06-29T05:01:43 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/parade-fireworks-modesto-fourth-of-july/103-5237fd09-2e73-469f-b4ee-cbbea99b2848 |
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif — Rancho Cordova is kicking off its all-American Fourth of July celebration with carnival rides, hot air balloons and concerts.
Hosted at Hagan Community Park, tickets are $5 for online presale or $10 at the door. Parking is an additional $10 and attendants will only accept cash.
Fireworks and drone shows start at 9:45 p.m. on July 3 and 4.
Through July 2, families can buy a one-day unlimited rides wristband for $30, or pay $40 at the door. The two-day events schedule includes;
July 3
- Gates open to Hagan Park (4 p.m.)
- Carnival rides, hot air balloon flights open (4-11 p.m.)
- HIP SERVICE Concert (8 p.m.)
July 4
- All-American road race on Coloma Road (9 a.m.)
- Million Dreams Parade on Coloma Road (10 a.m.)
- Gates open to Hagan Community Park (4 p.m.)
- Carnival rides, hot air balloon flights open (4-11 p.m.)
- SPACE ODDITY Concert (8 p.m.)
The All-American Fourth of July celebration is celebrating 38 years in 2023.
Visit RanchoCordovaJuly4th.com for more information or to purchase tickets.
Fourth of July fireworks safety
If you choose to celebrate Independence Day at home and bypass the parades and public events, you should read up on any local ordinances in your city or county before buying any fireworks. Fireworks are illegal in certain areas of the state due to serious injuries and millions in property loss from fireworks-sparked wildfires.
According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, an average of 18,000 fires are started every year by fireworks, both illegal ones and “safe and sane” fireworks” used improperly.
To celebrate the Fourth of July safely, the Office of the State Fire Marshal says you should only use fireworks outdoors, and never near dry gas or other flammable materials. It’s also recommended to keep a bucket of water and a hose nearby when using fireworks.
Regardless of where you go in California, using fireworks that explode, leave the ground or move about the ground uncontrollably is illegal. These fireworks include skyrockets, bottle rockets, and Roman candles. Anyone caught with illegal fireworks could face fines or even arrest.
All legal fireworks include the “Safe and Sane” logo from the California State Fire Marshal on them. If you are not sure if your fireworks are legal, you can contact your nearest Cal Fire facility or local fire station. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/rancho-cordova/rancho-cordova-fourth-of-july-celebration/103-888aa0a2-f335-4ca6-a253-af4fccb16876 | 2023-06-29T05:01:49 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/rancho-cordova/rancho-cordova-fourth-of-july-celebration/103-888aa0a2-f335-4ca6-a253-af4fccb16876 |
STOCKTON, Calif. — The Fourth of July is setting up to be a busy day for downtown Stockton as the city celebrates Independence Day with a Fourth of July Parade, Festival and Firework Show.
The parade, hosted by the United Veterans Council of San Joaquin County, begins at 11 a.m. July 4.
While the parade takes off from the corner of Weber Avenue and Center Street, the grandstands will be in front of the Civic Memorial Auditorium and at El Dorado and Channel Streets.
Directly after the parade, a free festival will kick off at the Weber Point Events Center and the night will end with a firework show.
Gates at Weber Point will open at noon on July 4 and a festival featuring live music, food trucks and giveaways will continue into the night.
Some of the activities available at the festival will include an inflatable obstacle course, face painting, selfie stations and balloon artists.
While waiting in line for that face painting, festival-goers can enjoy performances from Filipino Bahala Na, Alfonzo Spoken Word, Rhymosaurs, the Chavez High School Dance Team and more.
Fireworks are expected to light up the downtown sky starting around 9:30 p.m. and lasting roughly 20 minutes. The Weber Point Events Center will close after the firework show is complete.
For those looking to celebrate the holiday early, the Stockton Ports will also light up the downtown Stockton sky on July 3. The baseball team's game against the Fresno Grizzlies, which starts at 7:05 p.m., will end with a firework show.
The matchup at Banner Island Ballpark will also feature a pre-game barbecue, a jersey auction and a giveaway. Tickets for the game range from $13 to $18.
The Stockton Ports won't be the only group lighting up the San Joaquin County sky on July 3. The Delta Independence Foundation has two shows in the sky planned as part of its Barron Hilton's Venice Island Firework Show.
The annual boating event will feature a Patriot Jet Team airshow at 6:30 p.m. and a firework show at 9 p.m. The event is being held at Mandeville Tip Country Park in the San Joaquin Delta, just west of Stockton.
While eventgoers will need a boat to get to the park, the air and firework shows will likely be visible from the levees of the San Joaquin River near the end of 8 Mile Road and Venice Island.
Parade Route
- Start east on Weber Avenue at Center Street
- North on El Dorado Street to Oak Street
- Left on Oak Street to Center Street
- Left on Center Street
- South on Center Street to back Weber Avenue
Two grandstands will be set up for parade viewers at the De Carli Plaza at Weber Avenue and El Dorado Street and at the Memorial Civic Auditorium.
Festival Main Stage Lineup
- 3 p.m. | Brandon Leake
- 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Flat Busted
- 6 p.m. | Brandon Leake
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Latin Magic
Fourth of July Fireworks Safety
If you choose to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks at your home, bypassing the parades and public events, you should read up on local ordinances before buying any fireworks.
Fireworks sold at stands beginning June 28 with the California State Fire Marshal's "Safe and Sane" label are legal to use in the city of Stockton on June 28 from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. and June 29 through July 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
While Safe and Sane labeled fireworks are legal in Stockton, they are prohibited in unincorporated areas of San Joaquin County. The only cities in the county that allow the use of safe and sane fireworks are Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, Tracy and Ripon.
An average of 18,000 fires are started every year by fireworks, both illegal ones and “safe and sane” fireworks” used improperly, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
To celebrate the Fourth of July safely, the Office of the State Fire Marshal says you should only use fireworks outdoors, but never near dry gas or other flammable materials. It’s also recommended to keep a bucket of water and a hose nearby when using fireworks.
Regardless of where you go in California, using fireworks that explode, leave the ground or move about the ground uncontrollably is illegal. These fireworks include skyrockets, bottle rockets, and roman candles. Anyone caught with illegal fireworks could face fines or even arrest.
In the city of Stockton, city leaders voted in June 2022 to increase fines for those found with illegal fireworks. Those caught with illegal fireworks in Stockton will face a $1,000 fine the first time, increasing as violations stack up.
The city has also rolled out a "Social Host Liability" ordinance which would apply fines and the cost of police and fire response to properties with illegal fireworks, to the property's owner, tenant, landlord or property manager.
If you are not sure if your fireworks are legal, you can contact your nearest Cal Fire facility or local fire station.
Watch More from ABC10: Stockton couple escapes house fire believed to have been caused by fireworks | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton-4th-of-july-parade-fireworks/103-5747eaaf-695e-453c-bf0b-9fe42a0966b9 | 2023-06-29T05:01:55 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton-4th-of-july-parade-fireworks/103-5747eaaf-695e-453c-bf0b-9fe42a0966b9 |
TURLOCK, Calif. — It wouldn't be the Fourth of July in Turlock with the classic parade and car show.
Expect downtown Turlock to be filled to the brim with spectators idling along the sidewalks cheering on the parade. It's popular event that never fails to bring the community out.
In addition to the parade, you'll have some vendors and activities on hand to help spend the day.
Turlock Parade Highlights
Organizers for the parade said the event draws in nearly 20,000 people every year. It's not uncommon to see spots "reserved" as people bring their chairs to the area ahead of the event.
For 2023, there are 105 floats in the parade and roughly 200 cars scheduled for the car show.
The parade runs down Main Street in downtown Turlock, generally starting near the Post Office and ending near Turlock City Hall on Broadway.
The parade takes place July 1 and runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fourth of July fireworks safety
If you choose to celebrate Independence Day at home and bypass the parades and public events, you should read up on any local ordinances in your city or county before buying any fireworks. Fireworks are illegal in certain areas of the state due to serious injuries and millions in property loss from fireworks-sparked wildfires.
According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, an average of 18,000 fires are started every year by fireworks, both illegal ones and “safe and sane” fireworks” used improperly.
To celebrate the Fourth of July safely, the Office of the State Fire Marshal says you should only use fireworks outdoors, and never near dry gas or other flammable materials. It’s also recommended to keep a bucket of water and a hose nearby when using fireworks.
Regardless of where you go in California, using fireworks that explode, leave the ground or move about the ground uncontrollably is illegal. These fireworks include skyrockets, bottle rockets, and Roman candles. Anyone caught with illegal fireworks could face fines or even arrest.
All legal fireworks include the “Safe and Sane” logo from the California State Fire Marshal on them. If you are not sure if your fireworks are legal, you can contact your nearest Cal Fire facility or local fire station.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/turlock/fourth-of-july-parade-turlock/103-4529db4e-a613-4cb4-a4fc-54bbf8dad5f1 | 2023-06-29T05:02:01 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/turlock/fourth-of-july-parade-turlock/103-4529db4e-a613-4cb4-a4fc-54bbf8dad5f1 |
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — An annual Independence Day celebration is returning for its 10th year at the home of the Sacramento River Cats.
The annual 'Fourth on the Field' firework show and family-fun experience will happen at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on July 4 from 6-10 p.m.
The event will feature live music, food and activities throughout the night while families are invited to bring chairs and picnic blankets to sit out on the field and enjoy the festivities.
Food offerings will consist of 23 food trucks around the stadium, including Cousins Maine Lobster, Drewski's, The Lumpia Truck and more.
At 9:30 p.m., the main event will commence with a firework show set to light up the West Sacramento skyline with Independence Day colors.
Ticket sales include the options of general admission for around $20 (after taxes and fees), and 21+ club level tickets start at $22.
Tickets can be purchased through Sutter Health Park's website and gates for the event will open at 6 p.m.
Map
For live traffic updates around Sutter Health Park, view the Waze map below.
Watch more from ABC10: 4th of July: How do Black people view the holiday? | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/west-sacramento/fourth-on-the-field-returning-sutter-health-park/103-c5c7b672-b3e9-431a-8518-770a4a0f6ca3 | 2023-06-29T05:02:07 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/west-sacramento/fourth-on-the-field-returning-sutter-health-park/103-c5c7b672-b3e9-431a-8518-770a4a0f6ca3 |
TAMPA, Fla. — A Hillsborough County homeowner is desperate to relocate dozens of bats living in her chimney, but the problem is that it’s maternity season. It’s illegal to relocate bats if they’re not inside your house.
"You can start hearing them chirp like they’re talking to each other, then you can see a few fly out," Seanna Galarza said. "Then they all get the message that it’s safe to come out and they come out more and more."
Living near Sugarwood Grove in Tampa, she's dealing with bats in her chimney. Every night around sunset, she walks her puppy and sees dozens of bats flying out of her chimney.
"They would just come out in waves, like hundreds," she said. "It’s kind of unsettling. They fly pretty low so you kind of duck around."
It’s maternity season for bats, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. That means from April 16 to August 14, it’s illegal to relocate bats if they’re not inside your house.
"This time of the year, there’s not a whole lot you can do unless they’re getting into the actual living space, meaning anywhere that’s air conditioned," a bat trapper, Jeffrey Weldon said.
As the owner of Weldon Wildlife Removal, Jeffrey Weldon said Galarza's hands are tied until mid August.
"If we do exclusion work this time of the year, it would be harmful to their young and the 13 species of bats we have here in Florida," Weldon said.
Galarza worries about her 6-year-old son and puppy around the bats.
"We just don’t want them here because if they do get in the house, I have an autistic son and if he gets a hold of it, it’s uneasy, it’s unsettling," Galarza said.
While she doesn't want the bats around, Weldon says bats are beneficial.
"They’re free pest control because of all of the mosquitos they eat," he shared.
One thing he explained is you do need to be aware of is guano, also known as bat droppings.
"It’s very harmful," Weldon said. "It can cause a respiratory infection."
It usually sticks to the walls of a chimney and should only be removed by a professional.
"Keep the doors closed, then August 15 we can come out and do a thorough inspection," he said.
Galarza hopes by the end of the summer, the bats can be relocated.
"Wherever they can relocate them, I don’t care, I just don’t want them here," she said.
For more information about Florida bats, visit FWC's website. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/bats-in-tampa-bay-woman-house-chimney/67-3103fb99-bc12-4687-8f81-92c3c68cb27a | 2023-06-29T05:03:53 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/bats-in-tampa-bay-woman-house-chimney/67-3103fb99-bc12-4687-8f81-92c3c68cb27a |
LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. — Sarasota police officers were able to rescue six people, including two that were stranded in the water, after a boat explosion, body camera footage shows.
Authorities received a report at around 4:45 p.m. of a boat explosion near Longboat Key, west of New Pass bridge, a spokesperson for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission told 10 Tampa Bay.
Multiple agencies, including the FWC, U.S. Coast Guard, Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and Fire Rescue and Sarasota Police Department, responded and arrived at the scene.
Body camera footage from an officer with the police department shows him arriving at the area where two men were seen in a body of water next to other people on a boat.
One of the people in the water told the police officer that the other man had back injuries due to the explosion.
"His back is hurt, so I'm not sure how to bring him over," the uninjured man told the police officer.
Body camera video then shows the officer pulling out a ladder from his boat to bring the hurt man onto it, who struggles to hop on. The other man rescued was also brought onboard the police officer's boat.
The injured man was taken to shore to receive medical attention from Sarasota Fire Rescue, the video shows.
There were four other people on the boat that exploded but they were able to make it back to shore on that same boat. As they returned to land, one of the men on the boat was put on a stretcher, body camera video shows.
FWC said all six passengers aboard the 24-foot-long Yellowfin boat were accounted for and taken to a nearby hospital. At this time, authorities have not yet revealed the condition of each person. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/sarasotacounty/boat-explosion-longboat-key-rescue/67-c830dfcf-b011-4dc7-a90f-ec0a9f934e9a | 2023-06-29T05:03:59 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/sarasotacounty/boat-explosion-longboat-key-rescue/67-c830dfcf-b011-4dc7-a90f-ec0a9f934e9a |
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — The Tampa Bay area was under a heat advisory for portions of Wednesday after temperatures in several areas reached the mid-90s.
Meteorologists with 10 Tampa Bay said heat index values were as high as 110. They expect temperatures for the rest of this week to rise as we head into the weekend.
Along with summer outdoor activities picking up, city and county officials are also prepared for health emergency calls related to the heat rise with no signs of relief.
"A lot of times with heat-related emergencies, people are unprepared for the level of heat that they're going to be experiencing," Capt. Nicole Smith, EMS trainer for the Sarasota County Fire Department, said.
The heat advisory which the National Weather Service issued for the Tampa Bay area lasted until 6 p.m. Smith said both visitors and local residents underestimate how hot it is outside when they are out and about.
"During the peak hours of 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. when we really start to feel that rise in temperature, they're just not prepared for the level of heat the way we experience here," Smith said.
Emergency officials say as families spend time outdoors, they need to have a plan in place for sudden summer weather and be prepared for the heat.
"Prepared with water to hydrate themselves throughout the day, if they're not dressed properly, especially when we get people coming in from other states who are visiting that aren't accustomed to this Florida heat," Smith said.
Smith advises everyone not to let their guard down. She advised that people with underlying health conditions or those caring for people in the more vulnerable demographics need to pay attention and know the signs that show it's time to get out of the sun.
Medical health experts said the heat can cause different kinds of illnesses that people need to watch out for.
The early signs of heat impact illness frequently start with heat cramps which cause the muscles to tighten. Heat syncope can cause fainting or dizziness if you get dehydrated or aren't used to the heat or the high temperatures. The most serious is heat stroke which would require immediate medical intervention. A heat stroke happens when a person's body can no longer control its temperature. The patient's temperature can rapidly reach 105, 106 even higher and can lead to death.
"When a person does become overheated, it's different than when they're just out in the heat. Normally you're sweating a lot, you're uncomfortable, but that's about it," Dr. Patrick Mularoni with sports and pediatric emergency medicine at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital said. "When you have a heat stroke happening, individuals will be confused, they'll have a headache, often you'll stop sweating and generally just won't be able to function very well and it's starting to look like you're actually sick like with an illness."
Doctors said the best and most important way to stay safe in the heat is to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water as well as take breaks in the shade or a cool area. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/sarasotacounty/heat-advisory-safety-sarasota-county/67-a97f7f03-b989-4ff1-bea8-70955cc7bfa8 | 2023-06-29T05:04:06 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/sarasotacounty/heat-advisory-safety-sarasota-county/67-a97f7f03-b989-4ff1-bea8-70955cc7bfa8 |
SARASOTA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay area was under a heat advisory for portions of Wednesday after temperatures in several areas reached the mid-90s.
Meteorologists with 10 Tampa Bay said heat index values were as high as 110. They expect temperatures for the rest of this week to rise as we head into the weekend.
While many are dealing with the heat outdoors, others are hoping to escape and find cool shelter indoors. But with this heat, the air conditioning system in many homes will be working on overdrive this week.
"We are in this together. It's hot out for everybody," Mike Hoelle with Arctic Air Home Services said. "We're getting tons of 'no cool', 'my system would not keep temperature' because a lot of people right now are just looking for relief from all this heat."
While it may be tempting to alter that thermostat, Hoelle said doing that could cause more damage by putting pressure on a home's HVAC systems.
"If you are used to 78°F in your house, it'll be wiser to keep the 78 than if you're someone who wants to be at 72. At 72°F the system is just going to constantly run all day long," he said.
Indoor Climate regulation experts highly recommend servicing your HVAC system regularly. They say you can also clear drain lines and change filters yourself where possible to help prolong the life of the system.
"People who have kept up on their system this season are far more successful," Hoelle said. "The last thing you want to do is be trapped in a situation where your system is down at your house and you end up with costly expenses when we come out for repairs."
Experts also say if you see or hear anything unusual or alarming with your HVAC system, even if it's still cooling, get it checked out right away so it can last throughout the summer. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/sarasotacounty/heat-advisory-summer-check-hvac-system/67-89f5ed43-18bc-41ee-bcad-14a776c06a54 | 2023-06-29T05:04:12 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/sarasotacounty/heat-advisory-summer-check-hvac-system/67-89f5ed43-18bc-41ee-bcad-14a776c06a54 |
COLORADO CITY, Texas —
Colorado City issued a mayoral declaration of local state of disaster on Wednesday.
In the declaration, the city cited that they rely on well fields to provide water to residents and businesses.
They said several recent severe storms have resulted in power outages that caused equipment failures, unforeseen expenses and a water shortage.
On Sunday, the city issued a boil water notice due to low water pressure.
For those who need help getting drinkable water, the Mitchell County Sheriff’s Department is giving out bottled water. For more information on how you can get help, call 325-728-5261. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/colorado-city-mayor-issues-declaration-of-local-state-of-disaster/513-206cd8b4-5648-4fb7-82cb-3cbea7273401 | 2023-06-29T05:11:08 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/colorado-city-mayor-issues-declaration-of-local-state-of-disaster/513-206cd8b4-5648-4fb7-82cb-3cbea7273401 |
ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa announced on Monday that it had named John Beckmeyer as the lone finalist for it’s city manager position.
Following the firing of former city manager Michael Marrero in December, the unanimous decision by the city council concludes the search process.
Beckmeyer has a wide range of life experience, from running IT companies, to becoming an influential voice at the state’s capital. Odessa Mayor Javier Joven spoke Wednesday about what Beckmeyer brings to the position.
“Meeting and doing the interview, there was another transcendent person that came off the page that was very personable, [had] integrity, [and had] vision," said Joven.
Having one vision for Odessa and being able to propel that forward was a key element.
“It wasn’t just simply a changing of management, it’s also a restart and a changing of culture," said Joven. "[I'm] very excited about that and being able to push forward the City of Odessa as a whole, especially the organization.”
Beckmeyer’s experience has him in a position to help lead Odessa.
“Life experiences, education and to be able to communicate from top-to-bottom — from one sphere of what we see in the community, from blue collar to the white collar, for the developers and those that are invested — and all the entities," said Joven. "We have to have a person that can build relationships, can work, can find middle grounds and to have an ability to [negotiate].”
Beckmeyer's influence in Texas and Washington looks to take Odessa to another level.
“He knows how the game is played, he knows the inside, he knows the people who are decision makers for the things that we need, from infrastructure, to roads, to reinvestment, and that’s something that we desperately need to be able to put Odessa in a different position to compete among municipalities that have advantages of size and geographical locations," said Joven.
The mayor mentioned that Beckmeyer has spent time in Odessa running a couple of IT companies based in the city. He also noted that while Beckmeyer is well-known in some circles in Odessa, they will make opportunities for the community to meet him once they are able to officially make him the new city manager. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/odessa-city-manager-finalist-to-bring-leadership-communication-influence/513-d006b883-bf52-432a-82a9-8beb80392d18 | 2023-06-29T05:11:14 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/odessa-city-manager-finalist-to-bring-leadership-communication-influence/513-d006b883-bf52-432a-82a9-8beb80392d18 |
SEATTLE — A viral tweet claiming a significant 35.2% drop in Airbnb revenue in Seattle from May 2022 to May 2023 has been refuted by the company as inaccurate.
Airbnb sent KING 5 data showing revenue during that period did fall, but only by 6%.
The company also shared the following statement:
"The data is not consistent with our own data. As we said during our Q1 earnings, more guests are traveling on Airbnb than ever before, with Nights and Experiences Booked growing 19% in Q1 2023 compared to a year ago."
Despite the modest 6% dip, real estate agents who deal with clients that are either Airbnb hosts or are looking to get into hosting, have taken notice. Cori Allan is one of them.
"My clients are looking for properties where they can supplement their mortgage costs," Allan said. "When it first came out, I saw Airbnb as bridging this gap between people who are travelers and people who want to make more money and they live there.
Experiences on Airbnb vary, but a quick Google search pulls up countless stories for those thinking about getting into hosting. Allan likes her clients to go in with eyes wide open.
"Right now, we're seeing people making money in Airbnb. It's sunny. Everybody's happy. We can wear tank tops, but the number of people who are traveling in Seattle in February is not going to be nearly the same," she said. As a way to deal with slower business, Allan says she's seen some hosts change up how long they allow guests to stay at their properties.
"What I see is a shift with homeowners going from short-term rentals to medium-term rentals," Allan said. The latter involves stays between one to six months.
Mike Ginsberg is another real estate agent who has extensive knowledge of Airbnb hosting; he's one himself. Ginsberg says there's a lot of competition.
"There's just an oversaturation of people that have been purchasing properties. In order to negate that, they're just going to have to adjust by making your place nicer or more special, or lower the price," he said.
Ginsberg splits his time between Puerto Vallarta and Seattle. He says both cities are experiencing some of the same issues with regard to Airbnb (lower bookings, less revenue, etc.). He gives his clients a full picture when they decide to get involved with the platform.
"I tell buyers in both countries if you're wanting to invest, this is what you expect to have to happen. I'll tell them the pitfalls and the best case scenario," Ginsberg said. "For a lot of people, if they think they're going to buy something, Airbnb it, and make a lot of money in the short-term, that's just not the case. It's a long-term investment."
Watch KING 5's top stories playlist: | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/airbnb-revenue-down-seattle-what-that-means-for-property-owners/281-93250f5b-c463-4619-8e85-50a9da010990 | 2023-06-29T05:13:36 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/airbnb-revenue-down-seattle-what-that-means-for-property-owners/281-93250f5b-c463-4619-8e85-50a9da010990 |
SEATTLE — Seattle police responded to a hostage situation in the Capitol Hill neighborhood Wednesday evening.
The incident happened at a Gold's Gym on the 400 block of Broadway East in the city's Capitol Hill neighborhood at around 6:40 p.m.
According to police, a 42-year-old man walked into the nearby QFC with a gun, then walked into the nearby gym and pointed his gun at multiple people. Witnesses say an argument ensued shortly after.
Police say it does appear the suspect knew someone at the gym.
Chris Johnson was working out at the gym when he heard the yelling, then saw the man with a firearm.
"Quite frankly, when I saw the gun, words didn't mean a whole lot," Johnson said. "We've gone beyond hollering and screaming."
Some gym goers were able to run to safety when they saw the gun, but some were in the gym the whole time.
Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz said the hostage negotiation team was called in.
The suspect surrendered and was taken into custody.
No one was injured and no shots were fired during this situation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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Events
Thursday, June 29
BOOK BIKE STORY TIME AT 39TH STREET PLAYGROUND: 10 to 10:30 a.m.; special visit from the Book Bike; Playground, 39th Street, Avalon. 609-967-7155 or avalonfreelibrary.org.
CYBER THURSDAYS: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 31; Pleasantville Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., Pleasantville. 609-641-1778 or atlanticlibrary.org.
FIRST RESPONDERS DAY: 10 to 11 a.m.; meet community members who keep us safe, explore their vehicles, and learn about their work from Community Policing Officer Lawrence; free activity for all ages; Ocean County Library/Stafford Branch, 129 N. Main St., Stafford Township. 732-349-6200 or theoceancountylibrary.org.
People are also reading…
GALLOWAY GREEN MARKET: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays; fresh produce, local honey, baked goods, crafts, and more; 615 E. Moss Mill Road, Galloway Township. 609-742-7076.
SENIOR CRAFT AND ACTIVITIES: 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays through June 29; Pleasantville Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., Pleasantville. 609-641-1778 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Friday, June 30
TIPS ON-PREMISE ALCOHOL SERVER TRAINING: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; TIPS On-Premises Alcohol Server Training, part of BEST Program (Building Employment Skills Training) this summer; Public Library, 1 N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City. 609-345-2269 or acfpl.org.
WILDWOOD COMMUNITY RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: noon to 5 p.m.; Wildwood Crest Volunteer Fire, 7100 Pacific Ave., Wildwood Crest. 215-756-5759.
Saturday, July 1
AVALON HISTORICAL SOCIETY 12TH ANNUAL CLAMSHELL PITCH: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.; horseshoes-like sport, historically played on Avalon’s beaches; 30th Street, Avalon. 609-967-7155 or avalonfreelibrary.org.
GARAGE SALE TO BENEFIT UKRAINE: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; hosted by the Sisterhood of Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church; monthly sale to benefit Ukraine; 77 Hogbin Road, Millville. 856-697-2255.
HOLY REDEEMER FOOD PANTRY DONATION DRIVE: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; during the month of July, drop off unexpired and unopened nonperishable food to the bin in the library porch to benefit the Holy Redeemer Food Pantry; Public Library, 235 32nd St., Avalon. 609-967-7155 or avalonfreelibrary.org.
ZOO-TO-YOU: CAPE MAY COUNTY ZOO VISIT: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Cape May County Zoo is coming to Ventnor library branch; Ventnor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 6500 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor; registration required. 609-823-4614 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Sunday, July 2
LIGHTHOUSE FULL MOON CLIMB: 8 to 10 p.m.; full moon climb; Cape May Lighthouse, 215 Light House Ave., Cape May; $12. 609-884-5404 or capemaymac.org.
Monday, July 3
BEACHCOMBING THE CREST: 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 28; wander the shore in search of tideline treasures; Cape May County Library/Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
ESL CAREER READINESS LAB: 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays through July 31; learn how to use the Engen Language Upskilling platform, which provides ESL classes and tutorials with a focus on job interview skills, and the food and beverage industry and hospitality industry; Public Library, 1 N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City. 609-345-2269 or acfpl.org.
LINE DANCING — WITH SUSAN PENNYPACKER: noon to 12:45 p.m. Mondays; no meetings Sept. 4, Oct. 9; Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
MEDITATIVE DRUM CIRCLE: 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays; bring your own instrument or borrow one; no meetings Aug. 28, Sept. 4, Oct. 9, Nov. 6, Dec. 25; Cape May Court House Branch, 30 Mechanic St., Middle Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
MESSY MONDAY CRAFT: 2 to 3 p.m. Mondays, July 3, Aug. 7; monthly crafts for all; start your week off with fun by getting into some glue, glitter or paint; for all ages; Pleasantville Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., Pleasantville; registration required. 609-641-1778 or atlanticlibrary.org.
For kids
Thursday, June 29
123 READ & SING: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays through Aug. 10; for ages 1 1/2 to 5 and their caregivers; Galloway Township Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township. 609-652-2352 or atlanticlibrary.org.
DASH BOT PROGRAMMING CLASS: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; come meet Dash and see the many things he can do; learn about coding and how you can get Dash up and going; Millville Public Library, 210 Buck St., Millville. 856-825-7087 or millvillepubliclibrary.org.
KIDS’ CONCERT AND DANCE PARTY WITH JESSICA CARROLL: 11 a.m. to noon; have fun singing and fancy stepping to new, classic, and upbeat childrens’ songs; Ocean County Library/Long Beach Island Branch, 217 S. Central Ave., Surf City. 732-349-6200 or theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
KIDS’ EVENT: LEGO THURSDAY: 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays through Aug. 31; the library will supply the Legos, you supply the imagination; Public Library, 235 32nd St., Avalon. 609-967-7155 or avalonfreelibrary.org.
NUTRITIONAL SNACK KITS FOR KIDS: June 27 through 30; Millville Public Library will be giving out free healthy snack food kits for kids; kits will include enough food for 4 servings; Millville Public Library, 210 Buck St., Millville. 856-825-7087.
Friday, June 30
KIDS’ EVENT: ANDREW’S BIG SHOW: 10 to 11 a.m.; Public Library, 235 32nd St., Avalon. 609-967-7155 or avalonfreelibrary.org.
Saturday, July 1
DROP-IN LEGO PLAYTIME: 1 to 2 p.m. Saturdays through August; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
SATURDAY FAMILY STORYTIME: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays through August; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Monday, July 3
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME — ABSECON: 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays; Absecon branch/Atlantic County Library System, 305 New Jersey Ave., Absecon. 609-646-2228 or atlanticlibrary.org.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME — EGG HARBOR CITY: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays through Aug. 28; Egg Harbor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 134 Philadelphia Ave., Egg Harbor City. 609-804-1063 or atlanticlibrary.org.
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Thursday, June 29
AL-ANON MEETING: 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays through December; by Al-Anon Family Groups; Cape May County Library/Lower Cape Branch, 2600 Bayshore Road, Lower Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
CROCHET GROUP: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 31; learn and practice your craft in a fun and welcoming environment; Egg Harbor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 134 Philadelphia Ave., Egg Harbor City. 609-804-1063 or atlanticlibrary.org.
EHT BOOK CLUB: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, monthly book club; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Friday, June 30
AMERICAN MAH JONGG: 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays; Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
CONVERSATIONAL LENAPE LANGUAGE — WITH TERI HISLOP: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Fridays; newcomers welcome; Lower Cape Branch, 2600 Bayshore Road, Lower Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
‘LIGHTBULB’ ONLINE GROUP: 3 to 4 p.m. Fridays; virtual group presented by the Mental Health Association in New Jersey; weekly online discussion group and forum to ask questions about mental health and wellness. 609-652-3800 or MHANJ.org.
Saturday, July 1
KNIGHTS OF THE SQUARE TABLE CHESS CLUB: 1 to 3 p.m. every other Saturday through Aug. 26; open to all ages; Absecon branch/Atlantic County Library System, 305 New Jersey Ave., Absecon; registration requested. 609-646-2228 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Monday, July 3
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS: 11 a.m. Mondays; for those troubled by someone else’s drinking; Egg Harbor City Senior Center, 351 Cincinnati Ave., Egg Harbor City. AL-ANON.org.
LONGPORT NEEDLERS: 10 a.m. to noon Mondays; bring your needle/crochet craft project and join us for a time of crafting and socializing; Longport Public Library, 2305 Atlantic Ave., Longport. 609-487-7403 or LongportPublicLibrary.org.
‘MONEY TALKS’ ONLINE DISCUSSION GROUP: 7 to 8 p.m. first Mondays; monthly online discussion group with thought-provoking topics related to money and wellness; virtual event hosted by the Mental Health Association New Jersey. 609-652-3800 or MHANJ.org.
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Thursday, June 29
GENTLE YOGA — WITH ELIZABETH KILCOURSE: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays; bring a yoga mat; Upper Township Branch, 2050 Tuckahoe Road, Woodbine. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
‘RISING MINDS’ ONLINE MEETING: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; offered by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; peer-led meeting for individuals age 18 to 30; participants discuss mental health, share experiences, develop tools for self-care and connect to others. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
Friday, June 30
YOGA WITH TANYA DELFINI: 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays through December; no class Sept. 8, Nov. 10, 24; Cape May County Library/Sea Isle City Branch, 4800 Central Ave., Sea Isle City. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
Saturday, July 1
MORNING RISE AND SHINE YOGA: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. July 1, 15, Aug. 5, 19; summer session with certified yoga instructor; Mays Landing Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave., Hamilton; registration required. 609-625-2776 or atlanticlibrary.org.
WILLOW CREEK WINERY VINEYARD VINYASA: 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.; open-level 60-minute vinyasa yoga with Tam Turse, RYT-500 from Gemini Movement; bring your own mat and props; Willow Creek Winery & Farm, 168 Stevens St., W. Cape May; $10 suggested donation. 609-770-8782 or willowcreekwinerycapemay.com.
Sunday, July 2
MEDITATION — ONLINE GROUP: 7:15 to 8 p.m. Sundays; offered by The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; staff offer a guided calming meditation or breathing exercise; to receive a link by email and join the group online, email btrendler@mhanj.org. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
Monday, July 3
CHAIR YOGA — WITH LYNNE CATARRO: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays; no class 9/4, 10/9, 12/25; Cape May County Library/Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
‘GOT STRESS?’ ONLINE GROUP: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays; online group meets to discuss daily wellness, coping strategies and tools to relieve stress and reduce anxiety; offered by The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; free. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
YOGA WITH SUZANNE KUBIK: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays through Sept. 14; no class July 6, Sept. 4; Cape May County Library/Stone Harbor Branch, 9516 Second Ave., Stone Harbor. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
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Thursday, June 29
TONY MARTS PRESENTS ‘ROCKIN’ THE POINT’ WITH THE BILLY WALTON BAND: 7 to 11 p.m. Thursdays through summer; The Point, 998 Bay Ave., Somers Point. 609-626-4693.
Friday, June 30
MUSIC TO MY EARS — ONLINE: 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 4; uplifting online discussion group in which participants share favorite music selections and what it means to them; virtual event hosted by the Mental Health Association in New Jersey. 609-652-3800 or mhanj.org.
Sunday, July 2
ABSECON CONCERTS IN THE PARK: 7 to 9 p.m. July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 4 p.m. Aug. 27; bring your own chair or blanket; Heritage Park, 699 Blenheim Ave., Absecon. 609-641-0663. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/community-calendar/article_7ec20b9c-15e9-11ee-8dd1-dfb3e20913be.html | 2023-06-29T05:19:50 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/community-calendar/article_7ec20b9c-15e9-11ee-8dd1-dfb3e20913be.html |
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — Trinity Justice Unity Lodge #79 of Free and Accepted Masons recently awarded $50,000 in college scholarships to local students. The scholarships were funded by the Justice Lodge #285 F & AM Educational Trust and were awarded on June 13.
The recipients were Logan Roesch, a graduate of Cedar Creek High School, who received a $28,000 scholarship; Sawyer Widecrantz, a graduate of St. Augustine Prep, who was awarded an $18,000 scholarship; and Russell and Ryan Galarita, both Egg Harbor Township High School graduates. Each received $2,000 scholarships and will be attending Atlantic Cape. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/masonic-lodge-awards-50-000-in-college-scholarships/article_61dc4698-15ce-11ee-88c9-3ba5d357b4d1.html | 2023-06-29T05:19:56 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/masonic-lodge-awards-50-000-in-college-scholarships/article_61dc4698-15ce-11ee-88c9-3ba5d357b4d1.html |
SOMERS POINT — The local farmers market returns and will be held on the grounds of the historic Somers Mansion.
“We have just embarked on our second season and are off to a great start,” Rob Hopkins, a member of the Somers Point Economic Development Advisory Commission which organizes the market organizer, said in a recent press release.
The market, located at 1000 Shore Road, is held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays through Sept. 2 and features more than 20 vendors offering fresh produce, local honey, seafood, lobster rolls, fresh cut flowers, organic soaps, homemade goods and more.
Vendor fees are donated to The Patriots for Somers Mansion, an organization that leases the historic site from the state and maintains the property.
For more information, email localfarmstand@yahoo.com. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/somers-point-farmers-market-welcomes-guests-this-summer/article_0f557be0-15da-11ee-b29e-97106ecda845.html | 2023-06-29T05:20:03 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/somers-point-farmers-market-welcomes-guests-this-summer/article_0f557be0-15da-11ee-b29e-97106ecda845.html |
Lenawee sheriff's deputy pleads no contest in 2022 shooting
A Lenawee County Sheriff’s deputy has pleaded no contest to willful neglect of duty in connection with accidentally shooting an unarmed suspect last year, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Wednesday.
On April 3, 2022, Kirk June used the county sheriff K-9 to search for a suspect in a vacant lot, eventually finding him lying on the ground, Nessel's office said a statement.
June, 54, pulled out his firearm and accidentally discharged it, hitting the victim in the shoulder, according to the release.
“Officers who harm the community members they are sworn to protect must be held to account,” Nessel said Wednesday. “The reckless or negligent shooting of an unarmed suspect is a serious offense, not a workplace accident. I’m grateful to my department’s staff for their work on this matter. Not everyone is cut out to wear a badge and this plea will ensure this defendant no longer serves as a Lenawee County deputy.”
A condition of June’s plea requires him to resign from the sheriff’s department, officials said Wednesday.
Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 4. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/06/28/lenawee-sheriffs-deputy-pleads-no-contest-in-2022-shooting/70367385007/ | 2023-06-29T05:26:05 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/06/28/lenawee-sheriffs-deputy-pleads-no-contest-in-2022-shooting/70367385007/ |
Former Southfield Mayor Donald Fracassi, whose name was synonymous with the city, dies at 88
Donald Fracassi, Southfield
Few can say they left as much of a mark on Southfield as Donald Fracassi.
He served the Oakland County community for more than a half-century, including spending more than 30 years as its mayor and multiple stints on the City Council.
“He gave his life to the city and he didn’t want anything more than to do what he did,” said his son, Roderick Fracassi. “He didn’t run for House representative. He didn’t run for the Senate or any other position because he wanted to continue to serve Southfield.”
Mr. Fracassi died Sunday, June 25, 2023, at his home. He was 88.
The date also was when he and his wife, Karen, celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary.
“They lived in the same house since then,” their son said.
Mr. Fracassi’s political career dates back to the 1960s, after he became owner of Don's Town & Country Market, relatives said.
As family legend has it, a building permit issue inspired him to run for office in the city, Roderick Fracassi recalled.
Mr. Fracassi was among the youngest members on the City Council when elected in 1967, Southfield representatives said in a statement Monday.
He was elected council president and became acting mayor in 1969-72, according to the city.
In 1972, Mr. Fracassi was elected mayor. He kept the role until his 2001 defeat by City Councilwoman Brenda Lawrence, who became Southfield’s first woman and first African American mayor and who went on to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives until this year.
Mr. Fracassi returned to the council in 2003, became acting mayor in 2015 and was a councilman until 2019, the city said.
That lengthy tenure helping lead Southfield marked a pivotal shift for the city as it transformed into one of the area’s largest and most diverse.
“Mr. Fracassi’s tireless work to improve the quality of life for the residents of Southfield and Oakland County is still evident today,” city officials said in a statement. “Throughout his long and distinguished years of service, he successfully pioneered several positive initiatives that have secured Southfield as an economic hub in southeastern Michigan.”
His accomplishments include, they said:
•Implementing the state’s first 911 emergency system as well as one of the first EMS systems and paramedic programs in the nation in 1972•Establishing the city as a “SmartZone, distinct geographical locations where tech firms, entrepreneurs and researchers "can locate in close proximity to community assets,” according to the Michigan Economic Development Corp.•Assisting in launching the senior buildings, the McDonnell Towers and Woodridge Apartments•Negotiating a joint contract between Southfield, Japan and Lawrence Technological University to build the first composite bridge in the U.S.•Launching the Downtown Development Authority•Establishing an east-west route for Interstate 696 and its sound-walls
“No singular individual has had a bigger impact on the city of Southfield than Donald Fracassi,” said state Sen. Jeremy Moss, who was elected to the council in 2011 as its youngest member.
“Don was ‘Mr. Southfield,’ leading the city as Mayor during a dramatic period of growth — ‘from farmlands to skyscrapers,’ as he would say. … He used his platform to be an outspoken and passionate advocate for our city and propelled us to be a key player in our region — founding the Eight Mile Boulevard Association, forming the South Oakland County Mayor’s Association and serving in leadership in the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. He was instrumental in the development of many city amenities we enjoy to this day: the Southfield Pavilion, the Civic Center Arena, Beech Woods, the Historic Burgh site and more.”
Mr. Fracassi’s mayoral tenure was not without controversy.
He and the council clashed over spending, including plans to build a new city library, and other issues, including the panel ousting City Manager Robert Block in 1998 while Fracassi was on vacation, The Detroit News reported.
In 1999, Mr. Fracassi faced criticism for speaking out about how Southfield Public Schools students’ state test scores compared to other districts.
That year, he elaborated on his views during an interview with a Detroit News writer.
“To see your hometown grow from farms to one of the state's most progressive-minded places … it's been an absolutely terrific run,” Mr. Fracassi told The News in 1999. "So maybe I become a little too defensive when I hear criticism about the place. When people come up to me and say they're leaving because of the schools, then I think it is my responsibility to speak out.”
Mr. Fracassi’s legacy was such that the city in 2020 officially named its municipal campus after him.
“As I’ve traveled across the state and country and encountered people with Southfield roots, without fail, they’ll immediately ask me if Fracassi is still around,” Moss said. “He became such an indelible figure for generations of people who grew up here that his name became synonymous with Southfield.”
Born March 21, 1935, in Hamtramck, to Ray and Sonia Fracassi, the future mayor graduated from Cranbrook High School in 1953, his family said.
Mr. Fracassi met his wife while working at the market he ran for more than 30 years, their son said.
He handled the business even while serving the city. “I remember as a child, he would get calls during dinner on the weekend. People would come by the house saying, ‘I have a problem, I need help.’ He never said no,” Roderick Fracassi said.
That didn’t alter the time the elder Fracassi spent with his six children. “He tried to get to every baseball game, hockey game,” his son said. “I tell people that he gave his business 100%, the city 100% but at the same time he gave his family 100%. I don’t know how he did it, but he did.”
Mr. Fracassi also was personable as mayor, from the ribbon-cutting to fielding phone calls.
After his 2001 election loss, he told The News how he wanted others to remember him.
"I'd like people to remember that I was the one to take this city from cornfields to one of the most respected and powerful centers of business in the state of Michigan,” he said. “I'd like to be remembered as a mayor of integrity and honesty who was responsive to the citizens of this city every day he was in office.”
Mr. Fracassi returned to the council because “he missed service to the city,” his son said. “He felt like he had more to contribute.”
Besides his wife and son, other survivors include four children, David Fracassi, Patti Taber, Tim Fracassi and Philip Fracassi; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Donald.
The funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at Highland Park Baptist Church, 28600 Lahser Road, Southfield. Burial is at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Southfield Goodfellows. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2023/06/29/donald-fracassi-longtime-southfield-mayor-dies-at-88/70367486007/ | 2023-06-29T05:26:11 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2023/06/29/donald-fracassi-longtime-southfield-mayor-dies-at-88/70367486007/ |
Debra L. Andresen, 63, of Independence, died Friday, June 23, 2023. Arrangements: White Funeral Home in Independence.
Sharon Louise Bonjor, 80, of Mason City, died Friday, June 23, 2023. Arrangements: Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel
Michael P. Dillon, 79, of Thornton, died Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond. Arrangements: Ewing Funeral Home, Belmond.
Robert Ferleigh, 92 of Clear Lake died Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at MercyOne Medical Center in Mason City. Arrangements: Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 1st AVE. N, Clear Lake.
Joyce I. Griffith, 97, of Clarion, died Monday, June 26, 2023, at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond. Arrangements: Ewing Funeral Home, Clarion.
David E. Jones, 62, of Mason City, died Friday, June 23, 2023, at his home. Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home.
Rhonda Jeanne Schroeder, 82, died Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake. Arrangements: Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 First Ave. North, Clear Lake.
Paul Yerkes, 64, of Greene, died Friday, June 23, 2023. Arrangements: Counsell Funeral Home and Cremations. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/globe-death-notices/article_608523d8-1e60-55d8-9ad9-26388e2fceaf.html | 2023-06-29T05:31:43 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/globe-death-notices/article_608523d8-1e60-55d8-9ad9-26388e2fceaf.html |
August 16, 1928-June 26, 2023
Donald Lloyd Cottingham, 94 died Monday, June 26, 2023, at Good Shepherd Health Center, Mason City.
He will be interred in a private setting at the Russell Cemetery, Russell, Lucas County, Iowa.
Memorials may be directed to the Salvation Army or to a charity of one’s choice.
Donald was born August 16, 1928, on a tenant farm north of New York, Iowa, a pioneer town survived only by the graveyard. His parents were Lloyd William and Alice Elizabeth (Thompson) Cottingham, both of Russell.
He attended Derby Iowa High School for three years, graduating from Chariton Iowa High School in 1946. Don then attended Drake University, graduating in 1951 with a BA with a major in economics. Don was employed in 1958 as a loan officer at United Home Bank and Trust Company in Mason City, working for its successors until his retirement in 1992.
Don was a 50 year member of Benevolence Lodge 145, Mason City. On November 18, 1992, Don married Gweneth Rae Hall at the United Methodist Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Don and Gwen enjoyed their times together traveling, reading, watching movies at home, attending Dixieland jazz festivals, concerts, entertaining friends and wintering in their vacation home in Yuma, Arizona for twenty years. He was a lifelong Cardinal’s fan, seeing his first game at the Polo Grounds in New York City in 1951. Don loved music of all kinds, which was evident by his extensive collections of LP’s, CD’s and tapes.
Don is survived by his wife, Gweneth; a daughter from a previous marriage, Mary Cottingham; her partner, Gene Myers, both of Fridley, MN; two nieces and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter from a previous marriage, Ann S. Wichman; and sister Margaret Ann Fuher.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel. 641-423-2372. ColonialChapels.com | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/donald-lloyd-cottingham/article_2c9681ad-0b3e-5b1e-88c5-3a26aed551ec.html | 2023-06-29T05:31:49 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/donald-lloyd-cottingham/article_2c9681ad-0b3e-5b1e-88c5-3a26aed551ec.html |
December 10, 1938-June 22, 2023
ANKENY-Duane Toppin, 84, left this earth to be with Jesus on Thursday, June 22, 2023, with his family at his side. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Grace Church, 4200 E. 25th St. in Des Moines, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. at Grace. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery near Mason City at a later date.
Duane was born December 10, 1938, in Clear Lake, Iowa, the son of Paul E. and Marjorie M. (Clark) Toppin. He graduated from Clear Lake High School, Class of 1957. Following graduation, he served with the United States Air Force. After leaving the United States Air Force Duane married the love of his life, Cheryll Smith on August 9, 1964, had two daughters, and celebrated 58 wonderful years of marriage. Duane and Cheryll farmed for 21 years. Duane decided to retire from farming and after determining that retirement was not for him, Duane decided to sell farm implements in the north Iowa area. After the birth of their granddaughter, Duane and Cheryll decided to move to Ankeny, Iowa where Duane again sold farm implements. He then decided to try retirement again and determined it was still not for him. He then started his own handyman business, but he also became the Director of Maintenance at Ankeny Christian Academy, Ankeny, Iowa. Duane retired as the Director of Maintenance at the school after 11 years. He continued to do his handyman work up until just prior to his death.
Duane accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior in 1982 and was a faithful man who loved the Lord, his family, church, and country. He was a skilled woodworker and handyman who, as his family like to tease him about, owned every tool ever made. Known as a man with a servant’s heart, Duane loved helping others no matter the ask.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Cheryll; daughters, Heather Toppin and Robin (John) Bolten; granddaughter, Laura (Wesley) Toppin-Jones; as well as many other extended family and friends. Duane was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Marjorie Toppin; brothers, Gerald and Norman Toppin; sister, Myrna Stalkfleet; and twin daughters, Sarah Jo and Mary Kay Toppin.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests giving to Ankeny Christian Academy (1604 W 1st Street, Ankeny, Iowa 50023) or Grace Church (4200 E 25th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50317). Donations can also be made online for either. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/duane-toppin/article_d402278c-50f0-596f-8b9c-fcbfce69578e.html | 2023-06-29T05:31:55 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/duane-toppin/article_d402278c-50f0-596f-8b9c-fcbfce69578e.html |
June 24, 2023
COLWELL-Judith “Judy” Ann Budwig, 76, of Colwell, IA, peacefully left this earth and entered heaven on Saturday, June 24, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, at MercyOne North Iowa Hospital.
A Celebration to honor Judy’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to her family to assist with funeral expenses. Once expenses are paid, the family will donate the remainder in Judy’s name to the Colwell First Responders and NIACC’s Adult Education and Literacy Program.
Fullerton-Hage Funeral Home and Cremation Services | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/judith-judy-ann-budwig/article_43f407e9-b934-5707-9b8a-c386ef2c52d7.html | 2023-06-29T05:32:01 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/judith-judy-ann-budwig/article_43f407e9-b934-5707-9b8a-c386ef2c52d7.html |
March 5, 2023
Martha Colflesh McMahon, 97, died peacefully, Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the IOOF Care Center, in the presence of family and secure in her faith. In accord with Martha’s wishes, her body was donated to the University of Iowa for medical education and research. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 213 N Pennsylvania Ave. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or the Humane Society of North Iowa. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/martha-colflesh-mcmahon/article_a09c688c-cf76-5903-a85c-cca92749c823.html | 2023-06-29T05:32:07 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/martha-colflesh-mcmahon/article_a09c688c-cf76-5903-a85c-cca92749c823.html |
June 8, 2023
CLEAR LAKE-Rosemary Ward, 90, a resident of Apple Valley Place in Clear Lake, IA, died Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the MercyOne Hospice Inpatient Unit, Mason City, IA.
A visitation with friends and family will take place from 4-6 p.m. on Monday July 3, 2023, at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel in Clear Lake. In accordance with her wishes, Rosemary will be cremated and will be inurned at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Central Gardens of North Iowa, 800 Second Ave N, Clear Lake, IA 50428.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel. (641) 357-2193. ColonialChapels.com | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/rosemary-ward/article_cdfdaf0f-9788-519a-b56d-d0bc0a0440c3.html | 2023-06-29T05:32:14 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/rosemary-ward/article_cdfdaf0f-9788-519a-b56d-d0bc0a0440c3.html |
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Airtankers made several fire retardant drops when the Diamond Fire broke out Tuesday afternoon.
It's meant to knock down the fire and serve as a protective barrier to places the flames haven't reached.
When the slurries drop, it looks red. That is, until they hit their target. Then it turns pink. Some homeowners near 130th Street and Rio Verde Drive know firsthand.
“We got it pretty good,” said Mike Sleppy.
His home is now covered in the liquid, turning nearly all of his home pink.
“The plane had come from this way, flew over and dropped about right there,” he said, showing the aftermath.
From his driveway to nearly every exterior wall, and his roof was covered. Sleppy said it looked like there were pink puddles all over his property.
“Pink rocks and pink houses, I can hear John Cougar singing now,” Sleppy said.
The one area of his home that was clear was where his wife's SUV was parked. When she was evacuating the home, that's when the slurry drop happened—covering it from head to toe.
“She was still getting in the car and she just got drenched as well,” he said.
However, Sleppy is starting to appreciate the new look of his home, comparing it to modern art. He even said he might keep some of the pink.
What did overwhelm him is the view now from his backyard patio. Showing the destruction of the fire that reached his back fence and almost came onto his property.
A reminder of what he and his wife have to deal with is nothing compared to what could have happened.
“It’s a mess. It’s going to take us days to clean up, but a small price for us to pay. Everybody was safe and nobody got hurt,” Sleppy said.
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TWIN FALLS — Billie Conant, 91, of Twin Falls, Idaho, went to be with her Lord on June 23, 2023. She was born in Liberal, Kansas, attended Friends Bible College in Haviland, Kansas, earning her degree in Bible and Christian Service. She later also received a Bachelor’s degree in Education.
She was a teacher, Pastor of the Gospel, Musician, Loving Mother of: Denny and Molly Conant of Salem, Oregon, Sheldon and Debbie Harding of Aurora, Colorado, Michael and Shella Rinard of Twin Falls, Idaho. She also has grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of her Life will be at Greenleaf Friends Church, 20535 Academy Road in Greenleaf, Idaho on July 1, 2023, viewing at 2:00 pm with the service and graveside following at 2:20 pm. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/billie-conant/article_0d4c4255-859c-54d5-ac25-65a45094789d.html | 2023-06-29T06:24:25 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/billie-conant/article_0d4c4255-859c-54d5-ac25-65a45094789d.html |
Sept. 28, 1997—June 26, 2023
BURLEY — Ryan Mark Gratzer, a 25-year-old resident of Burley, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, at Cassia Regional Hospital, with his mom holding his hand. He was surrounded by his dad, mom, brothers and partner. Ryan was born September 28, 1997, in Newport News, Virginia, to Mark and Trudy Gratzer. He became a big brother to Brandon just a year-and-a-half later and shortly thereafter the family moved to Boise, Idaho.
At five years old, he became a big brother again to Devin. They were the three musketeers. The three of them were the light of Mark and Trudy’s lives. Ryan developed so many friendships while attending school in Boise, and he kept in contact with most of them throughout the years. When Ryan was ten years old, the family moved to Burley, Idaho. Ryan quickly developed new friendships.
Ryan was such a likeable person and seemed to be the life of the party in any circumstance. People were naturally drawn to him. Ryan made a positive impact on many people. Ryan graduated from Burley High School in 2016.
After graduation, he attended BYU- I for a short period. While attending college, he met the love of his life, Shad Geist. The two of them left college and moved to Burley and began their life together.
Ryan decided to go into real estate, so they moved to Boise to begin the next chapter of their lives. Sadly, his real estate career came to a halt due to COVID. Ryan then signed up for and was accepted at BSU for admission into their Nursing Program. He was excited to venture into the medical field.
Sadly, Ryan was diagnosed with cancer in June 2021. The treatments were rough on him, so he had to quit college and his job. Ryan and his mom made many trips to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota for surgeries and treatment. Ryan was cancer free for three months before being told the cancer had returned.
Ryan and Shad moved back home with Ryan’s parents in September 2022. They all did what they could do to take care of him. It was a team effort. In February of this year, he and Shad stayed in Rochester, Minnesota for two months while Ryan received radiation treatments. They came back home late April and two short months later, the cancer and treatments took Ryan’s young life away from us, way too soon. He fought cancer for two years, and he fought with all he had and then some. His parents, brothers and partner are so proud of him!
Ryan was a fun, loving, caring, kind, strong, and brave man. He will always be known for his infectious laugh, kind heart, and his gorgeous smile.
Ryan is survived by his parents, Mark and Trudy; his brothers, Brandon (Elise), and Devin; his partner, Shad; his doggy daughter, Penny; paternal grandmother, Trish (Carl); maternal grandfather, Dennis; and nieces and a nephew. Ryan was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Elaine; and paternal grandfather, Steven.
We want to thank the Mayo Clinic, specifically his Oncologist and ENT surgeons, Dr. Alluri (his local Oncologist), Dr. Guercio for all that he did to help Ryan, Nydia and Derrik from home health and hospice and all his friends that came and visited him. This is not goodbye, this is ‘til we see you again.
The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, located at 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley. Burial will follow at Paul Cemetery. Family and friends will be received from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 30, 2023 and from 10:00 until 10:45 a.m. Saturday, at the funeral home. A webcast of the funeral service will be available and maintained at rasmussenwilson.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Osteosarcoma Institute in memory of Ryan. https://osinst.org/donate. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/ryan-mark-gratzer/article_03bf25a4-68c0-5484-8b17-72818f8fe338.html | 2023-06-29T06:24:31 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/ryan-mark-gratzer/article_03bf25a4-68c0-5484-8b17-72818f8fe338.html |
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