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Debate over short-term rental regulations in St. Louis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The owners of short-term rental properties in St. Louis are lining up against proposed amendments the city's Board of Alderman will soon vote on."The bill as it sits is not terrible. There are a few things that we need to have changed, like the occupancy limits," said Amanda McCracken. She's a short-term rental owner and said the proposals discussed Tuesday are concerning."Two per bedroom, with a top number of eight; eight residents. Some of the other key components really are adding some teeth to the repercussions of the bad actors, limiting the number of Airbnb's in residentially zoned communities," Alderwoman Cara Spencer said. House makes history, removes McCarthy as Speaker Spencer said the growing number of short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods is a growing concern."We have seen downtown, where we have these, essentially, ghost hotels where they're just full of Airbnbs," she said.The bills are expected to be voted on Friday."There's a need for short-te...

Early results show recall effort in Englewood falling short

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:44 GMT

An effort to oust three Englewood City Council members as part of a recall election is faltering, unofficial results released Tuesday night showed.The special election revolves around the issue of density in this suburb of 34,000, where a contingent of residents mounted a campaign earlier this year to recall four of Englewood’s seven City Council members. One of the targeted members, Cheryl Wink, resigned over the summer and wasn’t on the ballot Tuesday.Mayor Othoniel Sierra, Councilwoman Chelsea Nunnenkamp and Councilman Joe Anderson were targeted for recall.According to preliminary results, Sierra received 478 votes against recall and 346 in favor. Anderson had a better margin — 700 to 493 against recall. Nunnenkamp’s election was the closest, with voters in her district defeating a recall 435 votes to 421 votes.The city said there were still more than 700 votes to tally as of late Tuesday night.Those behind the recall effort accused the four council member...

Four-bedroom home sells in Milpitas for $3 million

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:44 GMT

2136 Incline Court – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the 2100 block of Incline Court in Milpitas has new owners. The 3,389-square-foot property, built in 1989, was sold on Sept. 1, 2023, for $3,000,000, or $885 per square foot. This two-story home offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Additionally, the home comes with a two-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage and additional storage space.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:In September 2022, a 1,953-square-foot home on Pinard Street in Milpitas sold for $1,575,000, a price per square foot of $806. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 3,389-square-foot home on the 900 block of Galindo Court in Milpitas sold in June 2023, for $2,970,000, a price per square foot of $876. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Pinard Street, Milpitas, in March 2023, a 1,987-square-foot home was sold for $1,700,500, a price per square foot of $856. The home has 4 bedrooms and ...

Toddler found dead in Rodeo bathtub; pair arrested on allegations of torture, homicide

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:44 GMT

RODEO — A toddler drowned in a bathtub here on Monday evening and two adults are in custody facing allegations of torture and homicide, authorities said Tuesday.The Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office says the 2-year-old was pronounced dead at about 8:50 p.m. Monday after deputies were called to a home on the 300 block of California Street for a report of a drowning.Deputies later arrested Destiny Deboe, 22, and Tyshawn Haywood, 21, on suspicion of homicide, torture and felony infliction of injury to a child, sheriff’s office spokesperson Jimmy Lee said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Months after charging man in 2017 Oakland homicide, district attorney dismisses the case Crime and Public Safety | Alameda County DA opposes release of pair convicted in journalist Chauncey Bailey’s murder Crime and Public Safety | Man convicted of 1966 Monterey County killing spree granted parole for 4th time Crime and Public Safety | ...

Diamondbacks hit Burnes hard to rally for 6-3 victory over Brewers in Wild Card Series opener

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:44 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Corbin Carroll, Ketel Marte and Gabriel Moreno homered against Corbin Burnes, helping Arizona erase an early three-run deficit and sending the Diamondbacks to a 6-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card Series on Tuesday night.The rally put Arizona in a prime position to advance. Game 2 of the best-of-three series is Wednesday, and the Diamondbacks have ace Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly lined up after rookie Brandon Pfaadt lasted just 2 2/3 innings in the opener.Arizona, which clinched an NL wild card in the final days of the season, had been 0-14 in postseason games when trailing by at least three runs.Carroll and Marte homered on back-to-back pitches in the third, and Moreno put the Diamondbacks ahead in the fourth. Evan Longoria protected Arizona’s one-run lead in the fifth by robbing Tyrone Taylor of a bases-loaded hit and turning it into an inning-ending double play. Christian Walker provided some insurance with a two-run double off ...

Zack Wheeler strikes out 8, NL champion Phillies beat Marlins 4-1 in Wild Card Series opener

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:44 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zack Wheeler struck out eight in a sensational effort, José Alvarado preserved the lead with a pivotal strikeout and the Philadelphia Phillies opened a resolute postseason push with a 4-1 win over the Miami Marlins in the opener of their NL Wild Card Series on Tuesday night.Nick Castellanos provided the game’s signature moment, directing his ring finger toward a joyous Phillies dugout after a key double and sending a message the defending NL champions crave the cherished piece of jewelry they were denied by Houston last season.Castellanos added an RBI double in the eighth inning to score Bryce Harper — who knocked off his helmet as he steamrolled past a stop sign — and the Phillies moved within a victory of an NL Division Series matchup against Atlanta.Craig Kimbrel worked a scoreless ninth for the save.Phillies fans held signs that read “Un-phinished Business” and they were downright delirious when injured slugger Rhys Hoskins fought back tears and threw the cer...

15-year-old identified in deadly shooting at Southlands mall in Aurora

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:44 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — Authorities have released the name of the teenager shot and killed Saturday night in an Aurora shopping center parking lot.Officials say 15-year-old Raphael Velin is the victim.Detectives say the incident was part of a pre-planned meetup between Velin and the suspects at the Southlands shopping center.The suspect vehicle has been found. Police are still looking for four to five males in connection with the case. Officials said there is no threat to the public. Teen accused of shooting man who tracked down stolen car Classmates say Velin attended Vista Peak Preparatory High School in Aurora. "They made an announcement saying that he passed away, I think on Saturday before homecoming," sophomore Josiah told FOX31. Josiah said some students wore Velin's favorite colors to school in tribute."A lot of people were, like, wearing white and black. It was a group thing," Josiah said.Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stopp...

Teen accused of shooting man who tracked down stolen car

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:44 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police arrested a suspect in a shooting and pursuit that spanned from Denver to Aurora on Tuesday morning.According to the Aurora Police Department, a man had his car stolen in Aurora. He then tracked its location to Denver. The man went to recover the vehicle himself at around 5:15 a.m. and was shot in the arm in the area of East Alameda Avenue and South Alton Way. According to the Denver Police Department, the man took himself to a hospital in Aurora and his injuries do not appear life-threatening. Aurora Police also said the man also shared his car's tracking information with police. I-25 double homicide suspect claims self-defense At 6:30 a.m., Aurora officers located the stolen car and were involved in a short pursuit with the suspect. The pursuit ended when the suspect crashed at 6th Avenue and Del Mar Circle,  just outside Roxana Bustamante’s home.“I bought this house a year ago," Bustamante told FOX31's Samantha Spitz. “I was just devastated because no...

Snow beginning to fall in Colorado's high country

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:44 GMT

SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — Some of Colorado’s highest peaks are beginning to feel like winter as high alpine roads and ski areas saw their first significant dusting of snow Monday night into Tuesday morning.“Just driving over here this morning, I was cheesing the whole way seeing all the snow,” said Maxwell Winter, communications manager at Keystone Resort. Colorado fall colors forecast 2023: When and where to see peak colors Keystone’s slopes are still bare. Winter said it has not been cold enough for long enough yet to fire up their snow guns.“We want to make sure that when we’re making snow that snow is going to stick around and help us develop a really strong base,” he said.Keystone is eyeing an opening date sometime in October. According to Winter, once the forecast shows conditions are right to fire up the snow guns, the resort can be ready to open within two or three days.Loveland Ski Area has already started making snow for the season. Their snow guns were up and runnin...

Phones, TVs and radios will alert nationwide on Wednesday: Here's why

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:44 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — On Wednesday, Oct. 4, at approximately 12:20 p.m., two odd-sounding national alerts will go off on all TVs, radios and phones.This is only a test. The messages are part of a nationwide test conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission.The point of these alerts is to test out the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency System. No more warnings: Drive over the line, pay the fine The alert will only last a minute on the radio, television broadcasts, cable systems, satellite radio, television providers and wireline video providers. The message will read:“This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covering the United States from 14:20 to 14:50 hours ET. This is only a test. No action is required by the public."In an actual emergency, this system provides the president with the capability to address Americans within 10 minutes.Meanwhile, the Wireless E...