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Already some signs of Christmas spirit around St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:55 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Here's another sign of the cooler temperatures. We haven't even hit Halloween yet, but you might notice some Christmas spirit around St. Louis. Holiday lights are already going up at Tilles Park near Brentwood. SkyFOX, powered by Bommarito Automotive Group, flew over the park on Friday and noticed several colorful light displays. VP Kamala Harris speaks in St. Louis during fall DNC meeting Since 1987, Winter Wonderland at Tilles Park has been a holiday tradition for those in the St. Louis area. This year, the venue will be for drive-through only, and there will not be carriage rides.Organizers say there will be more than 100 displays of festive characters and winter scenes glistening throughout 75 acres of the park. The display will open on Nov. 22 and run through Dec. 30.

Judge rules King Soopers shooting suspect is competent to stand trial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:55 GMT

The man accused of killing 10 people at a King Soopers grocery store in Boulder more than two years ago is competent to stand trial, Boulder District Court Judge Ingrid Bakke concluded in a 13-page ruling issued Friday.The criminal case against Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, 24, can move forward, Bakke ordered, affirming the conclusion of state evaluators who found Alissa to be competent in August and rejecting his public defenders’ arguments that he is still too mentally ill to go through the court process.Alissa, who has schizophrenia, is charged with carrying out a mass shooting on March 21, 2021, at the Table Mesa King Soopers. The criminal case against him stalled for nearly two years after he was found to be mentally incompetent to stand trial.But now, after undergoing involuntary medication and competency treatment, Alissa is competent and the case against him can move forward, Bakke ruled.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Boulder King Soopers shooting suspec...

Broncos trade OLB Randy Gregory to 49ers in late-round pick swap rather than releasing him

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:55 GMT

The Broncos found a trade partner for Randy Gregory after all.They dealt him to San Francisco along with a 2024 seventh-round draft pick in exchange for a 2024 sixth-rounder, the team announced Friday.The compensation isn’t much, but Denver spent the week intending to release the veteran pass-rusher if they couldn’t find a trade partner for him. In that regard, moving up a few spots in the 2024 draft can’t hurt.“You always try to do that,” Broncos head coach Sean Payton said after Friday’s practice of getting at least something in return. “That’s pretty common.”Denver is set to pay all of Gregory’s remaining salary besides the prorated veteran minimum, a source said. That trims about $840,000 off Denver’s books and leaves the Broncos on the hook for right about $10 million in remaining base salary.The remaining money is the same they would have been responsible for had they released Gregory and he signed with another ...

Rats running rampant along L.A.'s historic Olvera Street

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:55 GMT

Merchants along Los Angeles' famed Olvera Street say an increase in homelessness coupled with an infestation of rats are threatening their livelihoods.Video shared with KTLA shows rodents crawling along streets, sidewalks and under vendor stands, scavenging for food. Dead rats are everywhere, merchants say.“Part of the problem here is there is such a bureaucracy the way the city operates,” Edward Flores, owner of Juanita’s Café, told us. “There doesn’t seem to be any staffers here that are tasked with gathering them up.”Video shared with KTLA shows rodents crawling along streets, sidewalks and under vendor stands, scavenging for food. Oct 2023. Homeless tents and the surrounding areas, Flores says, are filled with food and human waste, and that has allowed the rat population to boom in an area frequented by tourists looking to dine and shop.Many vendors say they barely survived the pandemic and can’t afford any more setbacks.“They need to be more aggressive about this and try to thi...

Beachgoers urged to avoid swimming at these L.A. County beaches as autumn heat wave moves through region

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:55 GMT

Even though it's officially fall, Southern California is still experiencing summer-like weather as an autumn heat wave moves through the region.Residents hoping to escape the heat by heading to the beach are advised to avoid water-related activities at certain locations, officials announced Friday. Why some California beaches are always considered ‘dirty’ Officials with the County of Los Angeles Health Department are urging beachgoers to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters at the following locations:The entire swimming areas at Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro and Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey.100 yards up and down the coast at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica100 yards up and down the coast near the storm drains at Venice BeachThe warnings were issued since bacterial levels exceeded health standards when last tested by experts.However, it’s not all bad news since high bacterial warnings were cleared at the following locations:Malibu Point at Surfrider Beac...

Devin James Kilcoin Killed in Rollover Garbarge-Truck Crash on East Los Reales Road [Tucson, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:55 GMT

28-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Rollover Commercial Truck Collision near South Alvernon WayTUCSON, AZ (October 6, 2023) – Tuesday afternoon, Devin James Kilcoin lost his life in a rollover accident involving a garbage truck on East Los Reales Road.The incident took place at the intersection of South Alvernon Way and East Los Reales Road at approximately 2:00 p.m. Initial reports indicate that Kilcoin was a passenger in a 2004 GMC C7500 garbage truck traveling north on Alvernon Way.For reasons yet unknown, the truck abruptly swerved, ultimately drifting onto the shoulder and eventually rolling over.Medical responders arrived at the scene and pronounced the 28-year-old Kilcoin deceased. Meanwhile, the driver was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition.An active investigation is ongoing to uncover further details about the incident. Additional information will be provided once it becomes available.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend t...

Raymond Smith Fatally Struck in Motorcycle Accident on Old Spanish Trail Road [Vail, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:55 GMT

57-Year-Old Man Killed in Motorcycle Collision near Pistol Hill RoadVAIL, AZ (October 6, 2023) – Saturday night, a motorcycle accident claimed the life of Raymond Smith on Old Spanish Trail Road.At approximately 7:45 p.m., officers rushed to the scene, located just west of Pistol Hill Road.The circumstances leading to the accident are currently under investigation. Smith was traveling west on the eastbound lanes of the road when he collided head-on with an eastbound vehicle near Pistol Hill.Responding paramedics transported 57-year-old Smith to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.In addition, medical personnel attended to the driver of the eastbound vehicle, who sustained minor injuries. However, police have not yet disclosed the driver’s identity or place of residence.During cleanup and initial investigation, emergency crews temporarily closed off the surrounding area. Further details will be shared once they become available.The team at Sweet Ja...

Fact check: Has NY set a murder record? Not even close

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:55 GMT

By Daniel Dale | CNNFormer President Donald Trump falsely claimed Thursday that murder and violent crime in New York have hit record highs.Trump made the claim on his social media platform while attacking New York Attorney General Letitia James over her civil fraud lawsuit against him, which led to the trial that began on Monday. After denouncing James, the case and the judge presiding over the trial, Trump wrote, “All of this while MURDERS & VIOLENT CRIME HIT UNIMAGINABLE RECORDS! This is sooo bad for New York.”Facts First: Trump’s crime claim isn’t close to true. Murder and violent crime aren’t anywhere near record highs in New York, either the state or the city.Trump has made false claims about supposed crime “records” a regular part of his playbook for attacking prosecutors who are pursuing cases against him.When Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg was leading an investigation of Trump, which resulted in a criminal indictment in March, Trump falsely claimed that violent ...

Letters: Keeping her word | Newsom’s promise | State spending

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:55 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Dianne Feinstein wasbound by her wordDianne Feinstein came to my parents home in 1977. My father and brother were arrested for destroying a swastika on the Nazi bookstore on Taraval Street in the Sunset. A demonstration was planned to “free the Weiss Men” in San Francisco.Dianne sat with my family to make promises. She said that the charges against my father and brother would be dropped and that a swastika would never be allowed to be displayed in San Francisco. As she sat in our living room with my parents and other Holocaust survivors she displayed a warmth, respect and humanity that made all of those present feel like true members of the human family and proud Americans and San Franciscans.The demonstration at the Hall of Justice was called off. The charges of malicious mischief against my father and brother were dropped. No swastika display was tolerated in the city. Dianne kept her word....

Another leak at Martinez refinery brings hazardous materials team

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:55 GMT

MARTINEZ — Health officials in Contra Costa County assured the public Friday that they didn’t believe there was any danger following the release of petroleum coke dust from the Martinez Refining Company early Friday.Related ArticlesEnvironment | At least 16 migrants killed in bus crash in Mexico Environment | Collision at major Brentwood intersection injures 12-year-old on bike Environment | Man fires gun to get wedding’s attention, shoots grandson, 12 Environment | Park Service says search for missing Point Reyes swimmer is now a ‘recovery effort’ Environment | At least 21 dead in bus crash outside Venice In a statement, Contra Costa County Health Services said a hazardous materials team investigated the reported release of the dust about 11 a.m., and determined that it likely wasn’t bad enough to cancel the city’s community events, including Alhambra High’...