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St. Louis Board of Aldermen approves historic water rate increase

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:32 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis City Board of Aldermen has approved one of the largest city water rate increases in more than a decade. On Friday, the board gave final approval for the bill by a 12-1 vote. One alderperson voted present. City leaders said the roughly 44 percent rate hike is necessary to replace aging infrastructure. It was a heated debate by the board about the historic water rate hike. The increase comes after numerous recent water main breaks throughout the city, including a massive break that flooded Interstate 64.City water bills would go up $30 a quarter early next year. The first increase of $15 would come next month. Then another $15 increase in January 2024. Woman charged with ramming, shooting thieves who stole sister’s car The city's public utilities officials said the department has been using its reserves to help keep things operating. Authorities said the reserves have decreased from 33 million to just two million.Some aldermen wondered why a more gradual in...

A tornado left a 6-mile trail of damage through suburban Highlands Ranch. Now comes the clean-up.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:32 GMT

Jeff Ruden had just pulled into his garage Thursday afternoon when he got the alert: a tornado had been spotted over Highlands Ranch.Less than 10 minutes later, the hail started. And after the raging winds pulled the first tree out of the ground, Ruden and his family hunkered down in their basement for shelter.“You could feel the whole house shake, your ears were popping, you knew something came over,” he said. “We were literally in the direct line of what came through. I have six 20-year-old trees that are on the ground. There’s no more shade for the house.”Friday morning, Ruden was among the residents working to repair damage and clean up debris strewn along the tornado’s 6.3-mile path through Highlands Ranch — trees uprooted, windows broken, roofs and siding beat up from the hail.Roofers work on a tornado-damaged roof in the Tresana development in Highlands Ranch on June 23, 2023. A rare tornado hit the Highlands Ranch area Thursday afternoon causing...

Hail-injured Red Rocks concertgoers lash out at Denver-owned venue: “They have to have better protocols”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:32 GMT

Concertgoers continue to lash out at Denver-owned Red Rocks Amphitheatre in the wake of Wednesday night’s savage hail storm, with at least one of the attendees who was treated for a concussion at a hospital emergency room accusing the city of criminal negligence.Kate Gould, 44, a former stadium emergency medical technician, alleged venue managers put financial interests ahead of safety when they allowed approximately 6,000 ticketholders to return to their seats after a delay due to lightning. The storm that blanketed the amphitheater with hail the size of golf balls injured nearly 100 people.“It was completely traumatic, horrible,” Gould said. “They have to have better protocols. They could have told us sooner. They never should have let us back in.”Criminal negligence is warranted, she said, “based on the fact that they knew there was a storm with the potential for damage. The weather service was aware of it. Red Rocks officials should have been aware of it ...

Surf's up for pups at Huntington Beach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:32 GMT

Dogs were hanging ten at Huntington Beach Friday morning for the 26th annual Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge. Dogs from all across the nation showed off their wave-riding skills. There was also a dock diving event.

L.A. County warning of ‘concerning increase’ in mpox cases

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:32 GMT

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning of a “concerning increase” in mpox cases, with six new cases reported in the past week.That’s up from an average of less than one case per week during the last month, officials said.Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is spread mainly through close contact with bodily fluids, shared bedding or clothing or respiratory droplets through kissing, coughing and sneezing.Some symptoms include rash or unusual sores that resemble pimples or blisters on the face, body and genitals, fevers, chills, headache, muscle aches or swelling of the lymph nodes, health officials detailed.Ahead of Pride month, the agency encouraged people at higher risk of contracting mpox to get two doses of the readily available vaccine.Last year’s outbreak caused concern among the local LGBTQ+ community.Health officials again strongly recommended the following actions:Testing: Anyone who develops symptoms consistent with the virus should seek medical atten...

Fernando Unda: Reshaping LA’s Tattoo Landscape, One Micro-Realism Masterpiece at a Tim

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:32 GMT

In the sprawling, sun-drenched City of Angels, where countless dreamers dare to transform their visions into reality, creativity thrives at every corner. Street art, murals, and cultural festivals splash the city with a vibrant palette, narrating tales of its diverse spirit. The city’s energy echoes through all forms of artistic expression, from music and film to the visual arts. In the middle of this prolific creative landscape, tattoo culture has carved out its niche, transforming Los Angeles into a global hub for some of the world’s best ink.One of the creators at the heart of the ink revolution is Fernando Unda, a gifted tattoo artist who recently graced LA’s art scene with his unique style. Having honed his skills in Mexico and Denmark, Fernando has brought a blend of cultural influences and a singular flair to the LA tattoo scene.Detailed and personal, Fernando’s tattoos beautifully represent his clients’ desires while combining micro-realism and geomet...

15 Performance Coaches to Follow in 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:32 GMT

While many people can get far on their own, there comes a time when a boost is vital. That’s where performance coaches can come in and help you reach a new level of growth. Through inspired performance coaching, you can improve your work performance, strengthen your skills and develop new ones, and develop tactics to reach your most ambitious goals, among other things. If you’re interested in working with a professional to help you reach your full potential at work or in your personal life, here’s a list of the top 15 performance coaches to consider in 2023!Lindsay BrinerLindsay Briner and her business, Stabilized Flow Leadership Solutions, help clients achieve steady performance. With over 10 years of academic research and thousands of hours of 1:1 client work with CEOs, professional athletes, celebrities, and investors, Lindsay has discovered that flow states don’t have to be fleeting experiences.Her novel contribution to the world of performance and motivation is Stabilized...

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Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:32 GMT

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Michael Anthony Mendoza Jr. Killed in Semi-Truck Accident on Highway 99 [Galt, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:32 GMT

32-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Big-Rig Collision near C StreetGALT, CA (June 23, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, Michael Anthony Mendoza Jr. was pronounced dead after a semi-truck accident on Highway 99.Police responded to the scene around 5:30 p.m., near C Street on June 3rd after receiving multiple dispatch calls in the area.According to reports, the driver of a 2006 Infiniti sedan was traveling east on C Street towards Fairway Drive.For reasons unknown, the Infiniti fell down an embankment onto the freeway where it collided with a passing semi-truck, causing the trailer to overturn. First responders located the big-rig blocking all southbound lanes of the freeway.Despite life-saving efforts, medics pronounced the Infiniti driver dead at the scene. Authorities later identified the driver as 32-year-old Mendoza Jr.In addition, crews say the semi-truck driver did not sustain any injuries. Following preliminary duties, it is unknown if drugs or alcohol played a factor.At thi...

Goat herder discovers human remains near Oakland Zoo; homicide detectives on scene

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:32 GMT

OAKLAND — Homicide investigators were called to an area near the Oakland Zoo after human remains were discovered there Friday afternoon, authorities said.The remains, believed to be those of a man, were found just before 1:15 p.m. Friday on Golf Links Road near Elysian Fields Drive by a man whose goats were doing wildfire fuel mitigation, authorities said.It was not immediately known how long the remains had been there.The Alameda County Coroner’s Office was due at the scene to take custody of the remains and attempt to identify the person and the cause of death.Police are checking missing person reports for any possible leads.Anyone with information is asked to call police at 510-238-3821.