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St. Louis closer to new outdoor warning siren system

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The City of St. Louis is one step closer to getting a new outdoor warning siren system.The city's Board of Estimate and Apportionment approved the 2024 budget proposal Monday, which includes buying a new $3.9 million outdoor warning siren system.The money would come from the Economic Development Sales Tax Fund.Monday's approval comes after FOX 2 uncovered 2021 Facebook messages with City Emergency Management Commissioner Sarah Russell, who noted how old the two decade system is and the little funding available for repairs. Gardner won’t be held in contempt, judge rules In an interview last week, Russell did not have a solid number on how many sirens do not work in the City of St. Louis."When you do these tests, because of the age of our system, each siren doesn't necessarily respond," Russell said.A spokeswoman said earlier this month that the city's infrastructure has changed, which may impact sound waves from the siren.The commissioner said the proposal would come wi...

Colorado lawmakers could delay gray wolf reintroduction until management agreement reached with feds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

A bill from Western Slope lawmakers could push gray wolf reintroduction into next year despite the state’s long-standing plan to begin releasing them into Colorado’s wilderness by December.Colorado’s House Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources Committee on Monday approved Senate Bill 23-256, on an 11-to-2 vote, passing the measure to the entire chamber.In short, that bill would require state officials to wait until the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service grants state officials the authority to manage (in this case meaning capture, relocate or even kill) the wolves before they’re reintroduced into the wild.Because wolves are a federally protected species, state officials aren’t allowed to interact with a wolf “in any way, even if they’re attacking livestock or pets,” according to state Sen. Dylan Roberts, one of the bill’s sponsors.Authority from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service – formally called a 10(j) rule – would grant Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials the aut...

Keeler: Ugly side of Deion Sanders Effect? Angry CU Buffs parents, confused kids who felt forced into transfer portal. “They told everybody to go.”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

Here’s the thing: Grant Page didn’t jump into the transfer portal when it opened. He says he was pushed.“I couldn’t have stayed (at CU),” Page, the former Buffs and Fairview wide receiver told me Monday. “I really wanted to. They said it was just best for me to leave.”They?“It was my position coach,” Page replied.Paradise sometimes comes with a cold, callous underbelly, growling beneath the profit and glory. Hiring Deion Sanders means owning the front page. It means having ESPN at your beck and call. It means documentary cameras at every turn.It means seeing Folsom Field filled to capacity for a glorified scrimmage in April. It means full houses for as far as the eye can see. It means pride and fun and wearing Buffs black and gold with caviar dreams and a spring in your step.It also means conversations such as the one Page said he had with new CU wide receivers coach Brett Bartolone this past Sunday. The one in which it was suggested he pack up his luggage (not Louie) and move on.“T...

Ceremony held for demolition of Carousel Mall in San Bernardino

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

The City of San Bernardino held a ceremony Monday to commemorate the demolition of the downtown Carousel Mall, which since it’s closing six years ago has been a breeding ground for all sorts of illegal activity.  Officials expect the demolition to take about two weeks as workers destroy the 43-acre mall piece by piece, with thousands of new commercial and residential units replacing the defunct structure over the next several years.  Frank Perez, the founder of ReWritten, a nonprofit that mentors kids from first grade through college and is based out of the historic Enterprise Building in downtown San Bernardino, told KTLA that the location of the organization's headquarters has posed challenges.  “We’re up on the third floor,” Perez said. “So, when we have young people in our spaces that are here for mentoring and academic support, the challenges we have had is not letting them get too close to windows because we’ve seen transients doing drugs, engaging in inappropriate a...

Oakland A’s send struggling high-profile pitcher to bullpen after only four starts

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

ANAHEIM — Oakland Athletics rookie pitcher Shintaro Fujinami is being moved to the bullpen after struggling in his first four major league starts.A’s manager Mark Kotsay said before Monday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels that the Japanese right-hander would be available for relief duty starting Tuesday.Fujinami is 0-4 with a 14.40 ERA. He allowed eight runs on seven hits, with three walks, a hit batter and two wild pitches in 2 1/3 innings during last Saturday’s 18-3 loss at Texas.Kotsay said Fujinami was told Sunday about the plan going forward.“It’s tough. We gave him four outings,” Kotsay said. “His fastball and splitter can be devastating and in shorter stints. We’re hopeful to get him out there to build his confidence back up and just continue to grow from there.”The 29-year-old Fujinami signed a one-year, $3.25 million contract with Oakland after spending 10 seasons with the Central League’s Hanshin Tigers. He could earn an additional $1 million in performance bonu...

Oakland: Child shot in car in Eastlake neighborhood

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

OAKLAND — A 15-month-old toddler was hospitalized for injuries after a shooting Monday evening in an East Oakland neighborhood, authorities said.Dispatchers received word around 6:15 p.m. of ShotSpotter activity indicating a possible shooting near the 1100 block of International Boulevard.When officers arrived at East 15th Street and 12th Avenue, they learned that a vehicle that had been struck by gunfire, with the child inside suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the abdomen.The toddler was brought to Oakland Fire Department’s Station No. 4, 1235 International Blvd., where firefighters provided aid until first responders arrived to take the child to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, an Oakland Fire Department spokesman said.No condition was immediately available Monday night.Police did not announce an arrest or share information about a possible motive, a shooting suspect or an associated vehicle.For information leading to the arrest of a suspect, ...

Baby injured after Oakland shooting near International Boulevard

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

(KRON) -- A 15-month-old baby was injured after a shooting in Oakland on Monday evening, according to the Oakland Fire Department. Mother, daughter identified after shooting in Oakland residence The shooting took place near 11th Street and International Boulevard around 6:16 p.m., and the baby was brought to a fire house nearby. The baby has since been taken to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals for treatment, and their condition is not known at this time. This is the seventh shooting reported in the City of Oakland since Saturday. A mother and her 13-year-old daughter were both killed in a shooting on Saturday night, and one person has since been arrested. Three of the shooting incidents are now being investigated as homicides. This is a developing story. Please stick with KRON for updates.

New bill to make it easier to build temporary housing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

(KRON) -- One California state senator is pushing a new effort to make it easier to put housing units onto empty lots.“It's heartbreaking that California has the highest rates of homelessness in the country,” said State Senator Josh Becker, (D) San Mateo.Becker, who represents portions of San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, has introduced SB-634. If signed into law, the bill would make it easier for temporary housing units to be placed on empty parcels of land, both public and private. 5 shot, 1 killed outside SF nightclub in North Beach “This bill provides an opportunity for them to get a good night's sleep with dignity and safety indoors while permanent housing is being built and they get jobs and get back on their feet,” said Becker. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan supports the bill and said the city needs thousands of units and every parcel of available land they can find.“The only way we are going to get there is broadening our sights beyond publicly owned land and also getting our...

Russian woman pleads guilty to smuggling animal DNA to Dulles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

A Russian woman living in Leesburg, Virginia, pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to an unusual smuggling incident that happened last year at Dulles Airport.The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia said that Polina Perelman denied on a customs declaration that she had any animal products or cell cultures. But the woman, who told the court that she is a research scientist in molecular biology, was found to have vials containing 19 DNA samples, two of which are of endangered species — Siberian crane and dhole, a wild dog native to several parts of Asia.According to a U.S. Attorney’s Office news release, Perelman told the court that she does genetic sequencing to study evolution.The violation carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, but actual sentences are typically less than the maximum.Perelman is scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday, Aug. 23.WTOP has reached out to Perelman’s lawyer for comment.Source

Orioles rally to top Red Sox 5-4 for 7th straight win

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Yennier Cano filled in for closer Félix Bautista in the ninth inning and not much changed.It ended with another Baltimore victory.Cano struck out two in the ninth and earned his first career save, and the Orioles held on for their seventh straight victory, 5-4 over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night. After Danny Coulombe allowed a leadoff walk, Cano came on and balked the runner to second before striking out Kiké Hernández and Triston Casas and retiring Jarren Duran on a lineout.“It was a bit nerve wracking. I’ve never come into a major league game in the ninth inning trying to close it out,” Cano said through a translator. “At the end of the day it all remains the same — trying to go out there and do the job.”Bautista had the night off, which left the game in the hands of Cano, who has not allowed a baserunner in six appearances since coming up from the minors April 14.“He throws mid-90s with a disgusting changeup,” Orioles starter Dean Kremer said. “He’s bas...