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After recent drownings, crowd sizes drop at Rockford Beach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:25 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. – Rockford Beach Park in House Springs has experienced a slew of issues since the start of the season. Despite temperatures that feel like triple digits, warnings from officials could be paying off, with an apparent drop in crowds at the dangerous waters.Two drownings and several water rescues have been recorded at Rockford Beach this season.High Ridge Fire Chief John Barton said there haven’t been any rescues or deaths at the beach since the last reported drowning on Aug. 12.From across the river, the view from the bluff is pretty steep, while rapid waters await below. It's been part of the biggest problems plaguing the park since the season began. With parking lots that once overflowed, the park was almost empty on Wednesday afternoon.“Every time we’ve been here, it’s usually had a lot of people,” said visitor Nicole Bianchino. “With this heat wave going on, sometimes the AC, cold drinks, and staying inside just doesn’t help or work.”Those who own the dangero...

Searching for air conditioning in St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:25 GMT

BRIDGETON, Mo. – An office group of bowlers at Kingpin Lanes in Bridgeton spent Wednesday enjoying the air-conditioned bowling alley. The group believes the plan for an indoor team building event was a good choice.“It’s a very good move in late August in St. Louis,” said bowler Donna Houseman.Gary Shenberg, the owner of the bowling complex, recently installed a portable AC unit and additional window shades in the entryway to help keep the heat from intruding.“When our leagues bowl, we get a lot of people in here,” he said.Shenberg said a 70-degree temperature range is the perfect atmosphere for enjoying bowling, food, and drinks.The complex also includes sand volleyball courts, but the extreme heat canceled league play this week. The heat did not cancel practice for some competitive beach volleyball players who were sharpening their skills on the sand in the afternoon heat. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscr...

Rockies bullpen crumbles in third straight game as Colorado loses 6-5 to Rays in 10 innings to drop series in Tampa

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:25 GMT

For the second straight night, the Rockies had the Rays right where they wanted them — until they didn’t.Tampa Bay scored two runs off Justin Lawrence in the ninth to tie the game, then Brandon Lowe singled home the winning run off Brent Suter in the 10th to lift the Rays to a 6-5 comeback victory over the Rockies.The bullpen crumbling in crunch time came a day after Colorado gave up nine runs in the eighth inning in the opening game of the series at Tropicana Field en route to a 12-4 loss.Suter took the defeat in both games, and going back to Sunday’s homestand finale against the White Sox, the bullpen’s blown three games in a row in ugly fashion. In that 10-5 defeat in LoDo, Chicago plated seven runs in the eighth to uncork a comeback.“These are tough ones,” manager Bud Black told reporters. “These will test you, for sure. Nobody wants to contribute more than bullpen guys when the game is close. They’re feeling it hard right now. … T...

Multiple people shot at famous Orange County biker bar

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:25 GMT

Multiple people were hurt Wednesday evening after shots rang out at a historic and popular Orange County biker bar.The shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. at Cook's Corner in Trabuco Canyon, according to authorities.Authorities responded after several people were shot at Cook's Corner, a biker bar in Trabuco Canyon on August 23, 2023. (KTLA)Dozens of first responders were called to the popular biker bar, which is located at 19152 Santiago Canyon Rd.Authorities responded after several people were shot at Cook's Corner, a biker bar in Trabuco Canyon on August 23, 2023. (KTLA)The total number of injuries is unclear and police have not said if anyone was killed in the shooting, although footage from Sky5 showed what appeared to be at least three bodies covered in tarps.Authorities have not released any details about the gunman, or what led up to the shooting.Check back for details on this developing story.

Katherine Schneider: Coroner confirms human remains belong to missing Saratoga teen

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:25 GMT

LOS GATOS – Human remains found in the Santa Cruz Mountains nearly two weeks ago belong to missing Saratoga teenager Katherine Schneider, according to authorities.The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office used fingerprints to identify the body, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post Tuesday.The remains were discovered near Castle Rock State Park in unincorporated Los Gatos on Aug. 12. Katherine’s family previously said they belonged to the teenager.“It is hard to put into words how much Katie will be missed,” the family said in a statement on Aug. 13. “She taught us all how to live our biggest life without reservation.”In the same statement, the family said the sheriff’s office told them Katherine had died in a car accident and that her remains were found in a ravine near the state park.Katherine was reported missing after she left her home on July 5 without taking money, identification cards or her cellphone. Authorities searched three counti...

Oakland A’s fans not buying John Fisher’s claims: ‘He’s a cheapskate’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:25 GMT

OAKLAND – Some Oakland A’s fans are not surprised that owner John Fisher has no intention of selling the MLB franchise but are highly skeptical of his claims he’ll make the necessary investments to help the team become championship-caliber after its proposed move to Las Vegas.“I don’t believe anything (Fisher) says,” said Lynda Seaver, 65, of Danville, who has been coming to the Coliseum since the A’s arrived in 1968. “He’s been lying to us for I don’t know how many years now. Why should we trust him now?”“Absolutely not,” said Ted Trautman, 39, of Oakland. “He’s a cheapskate.”Several of the announced 5,075 fans in attendance for Wednesday’s A’s-Royals game at the Coliseum at times kept up the “Sell the team” chant that began earlier this season and has also permeated other MLB ballparks, notably in San Francisco and Los Angeles when Oakland was the visiting team.Fisher, in an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal published Wednesday, said he has not co...

Car rolls over several times, person ejected in Pinole crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:25 GMT

(KRON) -- A person suffered "major injuries" after a crash Wednesday morning in Pinole, according to Richmond Firefighters Local 188. Officials say a car drove off the road and rolled several times, which caused the driver to be ejected from the vehicle.The crash happened around 6:30 a.m. in the area of I-80 and Pinole Valley Road. The victim, who was the sole occupant of the car, was taken to a nearby trauma center.Their condition is unknown at this time. Fire officials posted photos of the crash below. Flaring at Rodeo refinery investigated by air quality officials (Richmond Firefighters Local 188)(Richmond Firefighters Local 188)(Richmond Firefighters Local 188)Officials did not say what circumstances led to the crash. Authorities did not say if drugs and/or alcohol were a factor in the crash. Contra Costa County Fire Protection District assisted in the response.

Man stole over $400K worth of cars from SoCal dealerships

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:25 GMT

(KTLA) -- A man was found guilty of a scheme that resulted in over $400,000 worth of stolen vehicles across Southern California.The suspect, Jean Parret, targeted car dealerships in multiple counties including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Kern and San Diego counties, according to the California Attorney General's Office. What is Trump’s weight after mugshot release? Oddsmakers join in on fun Between November 2021 and February 2022, Parret used victims’ stolen identities to open lines of credit and purchase numerous high-end vehicles from car dealerships, authorities said.The total amount of stolen vehicles is estimated at over $400,000, according to court documents, with many dealerships victimized in the scheme.A large amount of the stolen vehicles were eventually transported across the border to Mexico for displacement, officials said.“His victims included not only the lenders and dealerships who lost hundreds of thousands of dollars, but also the identity theft victims who w...

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman calls this season ‘a disaster’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:25 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — In what amounted to a concession speech with the New York Yankees on the verge of their longest losing streak in a century, general manager Brian Cashman proclaimed the season “a disaster” and “an embarrassment” that will lead to job assessments of himself and manager Aaron Boone.New York (61-65), which began the season with baseball’s second-highest payroll at $275 million, ended its first nine-game losing streak in 41 years by beating Washington 9-1 Wednesday night on the strength of Aaron Judge’s first three-homer game. Still, the Yankees are on track for their first losing season since 1992.“It’s been a disaster this season. Yes, definitely a shock,” Cashman said during a 22-minute pregame news conference. “We’re embarrassed by it.”New York hit .176 during the slide with 21 runs but avoided what would have been its first 10-game skid since May 21 to June 6, 1913, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.“We’re really obviously disappoint...

Trial for suspect in Idaho student stabbings postponed after right to speedy trial waived

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:25 GMT

MOSCOW, Idaho. (AP) — The trial for a man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death late last year will not happen as scheduled on Oct. 2. Bryan Kohberger waived his right to a speedy trial during an appearance in Latah County Court Wednesday afternoon, KTVB-TV reported. His attorney, Anne Taylor, spoke on his behalf, and said she may not be ready for the trial by October.Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of murder in connection with the deaths of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin at a house near the Moscow, Idaho, university campus last November. Kohberger at the time was a graduate student studying criminology at Washington State University in neighboring Pullman, Washington. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf earlier this year. Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson has said he intends to seek the death penalty. Taylor said Wednesday her team will file a motion to strike the death penalty, and will file another ...