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St. Louis officials grapple with homeless encampment outside City Hall

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS - There's a large part of lawn outside of City Hall in Downtown St. Louis that has become a growing homeless encampment.And recently, there's been increasing conversation on what to do about it.On Friday, ahead of a busy weekend in St. Louis, FOX 2 has learned of at least 30 tents on the lawn of City Hall. With that comes piles of trash and smells growing daily. Sherresse Anita Jackson, a mother of four, tells FOX 2 she was evicted for not being able to pay her rent. "Where is the money being spent? They say the homeless are a problem if they had some place to go. I'm out here too,“ said Jackson. St. Louis had only 2 officers for an entire district – Both called in sick Board of Aldermen President Megan Green says there's just not enough shelter space. "Until we get to a place where we build that shelter capacity, we are going to see things like encampments," she said. Aldermen are considering a homeless bill of right to mandate places where the homeless could camp ...

New wildfire burning 170 acres in Moffat County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:44 GMT

Fire crews are responding to a wildfire burning north of Craig, the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office announced today.Related ArticlesColorado News | Wildfire sparked Sunday near Montrose grows to 16 acres Colorado News | I-70 reopened; McDonald Creek fire near Fruita contained at 80 acres Colorado News | Crews quickly contain small grass fire north of Evergreen The Iron fire was an estimated 170 acres as of 4 p.m. and burning in tall grass and sagebrush in an area previously burned by a fire in 2018, according to the sheriff’s office.High winds are pushing the fire north from County Road 17. Members of the public should avoid the area.This is a developing story.  

LAPD officer charged with fraudulently collecting overtime pay 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:44 GMT

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has announced that an officer with the Los Angeles Police Department has been charged with fraudulently collecting overtime pay. According to a release from the L.A. County DA’s Office, Officer Isabel Morales has been charged with one felony count of grand theft by embezzlement. On Feb. 28, 2022, Morales was subpoenaed on an “on call” basis for a murder trial that had started on Feb. 23. That trial concluded on March 8, and she was no longer “on call” for the case, the DA’s Office said. “Thereafter, Morales allegedly reported herself as ‘on call’ more than 70 times – including on some court holidays – for the same trial from March 10, 2022 until July 15, 2022,” Gascón’s office said.  In that time, she collected more than $15,000 in overtime pay.  Gunfire erupts after car crash in Ladera Heights “I am deeply troubled by the alleged misappropriation of funds by a trusted law enforcement officer,” DA Gascón said. “This behavior under...

Rider Dies in Motorcycle vs Car Accident on White Lake Parkway [Reno, NV]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:44 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Multi-Vehicle Collision near U.S. 395RENO, NV (September 29, 2023) – Friday, one rider was pronounced dead after a motorcycle vs car accident on White Lake Parkway.Police responded to the scene just before 6:00 p.m., near Cold Springs and U.S. 395.According to reports, a motorcycle collided with a sedan along the roadway for reasons currently unknown.Responding authorities pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene due to the extent of their injuries.Moreover, the individuals inside the sedan sustained minor injuries, however, their current condition is unknown.Reno authorities will release additional information about the fatal accident on White Lake Parkway as it becomes available to the public.Sweet James sends out their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased victim. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.Losing a loved one in a motorcycle accident is always a traumatic experience for those le...

Gaetz-McCarthy spat could leave Dems as kingmaker in House

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:44 GMT

By Melanie Zanona, Annie Grayer, Lauren Fox and Manu Raju | CNNWith the clock ticking down toward a government shutdown, Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz approached a Democratic lawmaker on the House floor this week with a surprising pitch.Gaetz, who has been threatening Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s speakership almost daily, explained that his rebellion is motivated by a desire to find new leadership that keeps their word, tells the truth, and adheres to regular order – a message that this Democrat described to CNN as “utterly reasonable.”Gaetz then floated veteran Republican Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma and House GOP Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota as two alternative examples he had in mind, and then attempted to gauge whether this member would be open to supporting an effort to oust McCarthy. The Democrat told CNN there’s been internal discussions about a wide range of potential asks – from power-sharing agreements to policy ideas.“In the last 48 hours, he’s not just talking to Democrats. I’m talk...

Letters: Retail theft | No solution | Betraying immigrants | Term limits | ‘Fake news’ | Swipe fees

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:44 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Retail theft ishurting communitiesRe: “Target: Organized thefts spurred closures” (Page B1, Sept. 28).Another outlet (Target) making goods accessible to the Oakland and Pittsburg communities closes. More people lose their jobs.The pandemic created widespread need and has eroded a sense of personal responsibility. Some people feel they have the right to steal. Groups of youth fill their backpacks with items they did not purchase. The damage hurts not just the stores but affects whole communities.James EricksonBrentwoodNew gun laws arenot the solutionRe: “Newsom’s tougher gun laws include a new tax” (Page A1, Sept. 27).While your front-page article seemingly applauds Gov. Newsom’s new law, most of us realize new gun laws are not the solution to rampant, out-of-control crime that continues to remain above pre-pandemic levels. It’s simple: the bad guys could care les...

Gabe Kapler timeline: The highs and lows of his SF Giants tenure

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:44 GMT

Gabe Kapler was fired Friday from his job as the San Francisco Giants’ manager after holding the position for nearly four years.A September record of 8-17 thus far saw San Francisco fall from wild-card favorites to eliminated from the playoffs before their final series even began.Here are some of the significant moments of Kapler’s time managing the Giants:Nov. 12, 2019: Kapler is hired by Giants president Farhan Zaidi to replace Bruce Bochy just a month after being fired two seasons into his Phillies tenure.Nov. 13, 2019: In his introductory press conference, Kapler is questioned about his reported mishandling of assault allegations during his tenure as the Dodgers’ director of player development. When Kapler was informed of an assault of a 17-year-old girl that took place in the hotel room of Dodgers’ minor league players, he did not inform the police and instead tried to arrange a meeting between the girl and the players. “I think this is the right time to say I...

Two homicides in San Leandro 24 Hour Fitness parking lot investigated 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:44 GMT

(KRON) – The San Leandro Police Department is investigating two separate homicides that occurred in the parking lot of 24 Hour Fitness at the Bayfair Center.According to police, the first homicide was reported on Sept. 14 around 11:50 a.m. Officers were alerted to an unconscious male inside of a vehicle parked at the 24 Hour Fitness.  Officers located a deceased male subject inside a vehicle, suffering from what appeared to be a single gunshot wound, police said. SF leaders, Gov. Newsom react to passing of Sen. Feinstein The second homicide was reported on Sept. 24 around 10:40 a.m.  The second victim was found deceased also inside a vehicle, suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds, police said.Police are unsure if the two homicides are connected or random acts.If you have information regarding these incidents, please contact the San Leandro Police Department via any of the following methods: Detective C. Pricco at (510)577-3244, anonymous tip line at (510)-577-3278, or ...

2 burglary and auto theft suspects arrested 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:44 GMT

(KRON) -- The Milpitas Police Department arrested two burglary and auto theft suspects on Sept. 27. According to police, the suspects broke into multiple lockers in the women’s locker room at the Milpitas 24 Hour Fitness on Sept. 12 The suspects stole multiple items-- phones, wallets, and keys to a Jeep Grand Cherokee, which was later stolen by the suspects.  2 robbery suspects arrested at the Petaluma Outlets Sunglass Hut The vehicle was later recovered in Milpitas.Both suspects were identified as Fremont residents. Milpitas detectives located and arrested the suspects in Fremont. Suspects were booked into the Santa Clara County Jail for multiple charges, including felony burglary, additional theft-related charges, and conspiracy.

Boca Juniors y River Plate reeditarán en la Bombonera una nueva edición del superclásico de Argentina

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:44 GMT

(CNN Español) — En el camino del fútbol argentino hay varias estaciones, algunas más importantes que otras, pero hay una en especial que concentra la mayor atención. Es la que dice: Bienvenidos al superclásico Boca Juniors versus River Plate.Este domingo xeneizes y millonarios se verán nuevamente las caras y será en el templo del barrio de La Boca -La Bombonera- en el marco de la séptima fecha del torneo doméstico, la Copa Liga Profesional 2023.Boca, y la búsqueda de una victoria, para mejorar su irregular andar en el torneo local.En el certamen, dividido en dos zonas de 14 equipos cada una, Boca se ubica en la zona B en el noveno lugar con siete unidades. El xeneize está a cinco puntos del líder, Racing Club, producto de dos victorias, un empate y tres derrotas.En los tres últimos partidos, el equipo que dirige Sergio Almirón dio muestra de su irregular presente futbolístico: perdió en la fecha 4 como visitante ante Defensa y Justicia; también de visitante goleó 3-0 a Central...