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State volleyball: New Life Academy rallies to beat West Central and advance to semifinals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:48 GMT

New Life Academy of Woodbury beat West Central in five sets in a Class A state volleyball quarterfinal Thursday night at the Xcel Energy Center.The Eagles emerged from the back-and-forth match with a 25-22, 16-25, 18-25, 25-18, 15-12 victory.No. 4-seeded New Life Academy takes on the top-seeded Russell-Tyler-Ruthton in the semifinals at 1 p.m. Friday at the Xcel Energy Center. Russell-Tyler-Ruthton swept unseeded Pine River-Backus in their quarterfinal.Momentum looked to be in the hands of West Central after decisive wins in the second and third sets put the Knights just a set away from victory.But New Life wouldn’t be put down so easily. In the fourth set, 6-foot-2 senior Makenzie Anderstrom and 6-foot sophomore Marisa Michaelis made getting the ball over the net tough for West Central and regained the momentum for the Eagles, who completed the comeback by winning the fifth set.New Life head coach Dede Lawson said that this year being the team’s second time at the state tournament ...

Saints at Vikings: What to know ahead of Week 10 matchup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:48 GMT

Here are some things to know when the Vikings play host to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday:Saints at VikingsWhen: 12 p.m. SundayWhere: U.S. Bank StadiumTV: FOXRadio: KFANLine: Saints – 3Over/Under: 40.5Keys for the Vikings— This will be the first time that journeyman quarterback Josh Dobbs takes the field since his incredible debut performance for the Vikings last Sunday. He will have more knowledge of the offense this time around and should be able to create some positive plays. It’s on head coach Kevin O’Connell to put him in a position to succeed. .— There should be a chance for the Vikings defense to get after Saints quarterback Derek Carr. If he has time to operate, Carr has proven to be someone who can slice and dice a secondary. If there is pressure in his face, however, Carr is liable to turn into a pumpkin right before our very eyes.Keys for the Saints— It’s likely that Saints head coach Dennis Allen will make it a point of emphasis to hit Dobbs whenever ...

Troy Police warn of Kia and Hyundai thefts and break-ins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:48 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy Police Department has seen a recent uptick in incidents involving Kia and Hyundai vehicles. While some cases involve vehicle theft, most involve suspects damaging windows and trying to start the vehicle's ignition. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police believe there are multiple suspects involved in these cases. Two juveniles and an adult were arrested recently in connection to Kia and Hyundai thefts. According to Chief Barker, individuals may be targeting specific make and models as a result of a social media trend on TikTok. Police advise car owners to use a steering wheel lock to prevent theft. Owners are also encouraged to park in garages or well-lit public areas. Suspicious activity should be reported to 911.

Capital Region Restaurant Rundown: November 6-10

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:48 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The restaurant industry is ever-changing with restaurants opening, closing, relocating, or just doing their thing. Here’s a recap of the latest Capital Region restaurant news, November 6 through 10. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Inside The Galway Local, the community’s new grocery store and caféA new grocery store and café has officially opened in Galway. The Galway Local opened on Friday, November 3.Albany restaurant, The Delaware, sets opening dateThe Delaware Restaurant & Bar has set its official opening date. The restaurant will be opening for dinner on Friday, November 17.New coffee spot opens in downtown TroyCoffee House of Troy has opened in downtown Troy. The new coffee spot is located inside 518 Craft at 200 Broadway.Chick-fil-A proposes new location in AlbanyChick-fil-A has proposed a new location in the city of Albany. The restaurant would be located at 944 Central Avenue.Salvadorian re...

Rule allowing wolf kills in Colorado will also green light reintroduction, supporters say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:48 GMT

By Elliott Wenzler, Summit DailyA U.S. Fish and Wildlife document finalized Tuesday will allow for the harassing and killing of wolves that are predating livestock in Colorado, something currently illegal under the Endangered Species Act.Related ArticlesEnvironment | Domestic sheep will no longer graze swath of Colorado land to protect bighorns from “pernicious” disease Environment | With Colorado set to reintroduce gray wolves, bill backed by U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert seeks their removal from endangered species list Environment | Colorado lawmakers seek ban on water-sucking, nonnative grass that’s planted only for aesthetics Environment | Colorado’s electricity sector can cut greenhouse gasses by 98.5% by 2040, new analysis says Environment | How extreme weather in the U.S. may have affected the pumpkins you picked this year for Halloween But the provision, known as the 10(j) rule...

Only 15% of Californians can afford a home, new data shows

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:48 GMT

Only 15% of California households could afford to buy a home during the third quarter of 2023, according to new figures released by the California Association of Realtors.The new figures represent the lowest home affordability rate since 2007, a news release said.The latest figures show that California’s housing affordability rates continue to decrease. The figures released during the third quarter are down from 16% in the second quarter of 2023. These California cities have seen the largest population declines For comparison, about 56% of California home buyers could afford a home during the first quarter of 2012, the index’s peak high, a news release said.However, house affordability rates have dropped significantly since then, thanks to high housing costs, low inventory, and increasing interest rates.Prospective homeowners currently in the market would need to make $221,200 annually to qualify to purchase a median-price, single-story home in California, typically costing $843,6...

Caltrans provides update on world's largest wildlife crossing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:48 GMT

Steady progress is being made on the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Cross in Agoura Hills, according to a recent update provided by the California Department of Transportation.Last week, crews worked overnight to pour "hundreds of tons" of wet concrete for the foundation of the bridge wall next to the southbound lanes of Highway 101, Caltrans said.Photos of the project shared by Caltrans show the area where concrete was poured as part of the integral bridge wall that will eventually suspend the largest wildlife crossing ever constructed.An aerial photo taken at night showing where crews are placing hundreds of tons of wet concrete for the foundation of the abutment, or bridge wall, next to the southbound lanes of US Highway 101 near Liberty Canyon Road in Agoura Hills, California, to build the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. (Caltrans)An aerial photo taken at night showing where crews are placing hundreds of tons of wet concrete for the foundation of the abutment, or bridge wall, nex...

Dean Melavic Pronounced Dead after Workplace Accident at Former Holly Sugar Plant [Tracy, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:48 GMT

53-Year-Old Man Killed in Sugar Plant Accident on Holly DriveTRACY, CA (November 10, 2023) – Dean Melavic lost his life Sunday night in a workplace accident at the former Holly Sugar Plant. At approximately 10:20 a.m., emergency units from the South San Joaquin County Fire responded to the plant located on Holly Drive’s 20500 block.Per reports, a worker fell into a sizable silo within the facility, plunging about 80 feet into the machinery.Rescue operations involved a rope pulley system and a team of at least sixteen individuals to retrieve the man’s body from the silo. Despite the efforts of first responders, Dean Melavic was pronounced dead at the scene. He was later identified as the 53-year-old worker from Elk Grove by the San Joaquin Medical Examiner.Presently, a Cal/OSHA representative is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the workplace accident. The former Holly Sugar Plant now operates under the name Spreckels Sugar Co. Inc., par...

Concord brewery will release new Veterans Day beer at taproom event

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:48 GMT

For the fifth year, Epidemic Ales in Concord has brewed a special beer as a tribute to U.S. military veterans — with input from veterans.It’s named DD-214 in honor of the release form that signifies a move from military service to veteran status, and veterans from various branches of the military take part by selecting the blend of hops used.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | 25+ Bay Area beer and wine events to enjoy this winter Restaurants, Food and Drink | Oakland’s Ale Industries shuts down, blames ‘rising rate of crime’ Restaurants, Food and Drink | How to pick the perfect beer to pair with your pizza Restaurants, Food and Drink | Brewery Day Trip: San Francisco’s Great American Beer Festival winners This year’s brew, a citrus-forward, unfiltered IPA with a 6.7% ABV, will be formally released on Veterans Day and celebrated at a daylong gathering of veterans at th...

Florida judge keeps Trump’s May 2024 documents trial date

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:48 GMT

By Eric Tucker | Associated PressWASHINGTON — A federal judge in Florida on Friday declined to delay Donald Trump’s classified documents trial, calling a request by the former president’s defense lawyers to postpone the date “premature.” But she pushed back other deadlines in the case and signaled that she would revisit the trial date later.The ruling from U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon means that the trial, for now at least, remains scheduled to begin on May 20, 2024 despite efforts by the Trump team to postpone it until after next November’s presidential election.Trump’s lawyers had argued that they needed more time to review the large trove of evidence with which they’d been presented and also cited scheduling challenges resulting from the other legal cases against Trump, including three additional criminal prosecutions for which he is awaiting trial. Special counsel Jack Smith’s team had vigorously opposed that position in urgin...