Crack causes closure of Melvin Price Lock and Dam in Alton

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:30:37 GMT

Crack causes closure of Melvin Price Lock and Dam in Alton ALTON, Ill. - The Melvin Price Locks and Dam in Alton has closed to all commercial and recreational traffic after engineers learned of a concerning crack in one of the lock chamber's lift gates. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the site's 1200-foot main chamber closed Tuesday and will likely remain closed to traffic through the weekend. Illinois village keeps flooding and no one knows why The closure follows a routine inspection after an allision. Repairs are already underway and could be completed by Saturday. Meanwhile, the the 600-foot auxiliary chamber at Melvin Price Locks and Dam remains open and accessible for lockages as needed. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers adds, for the safety and smooth...

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Stanford opens training camp: Five questions to answer before opener at Hawaii

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:30:37 GMT

Stanford opens training camp: Five questions to answer before opener at Hawaii STANFORD – Stanford coach Troy Taylor won’t have to deal with high expectations in his first season on The Farm.The Cardinal was picked to finish last in the Pac-12 in the preseason media poll, and oddsmakers have set its expected record at a conference-worst 3-9 – matching its record in 2021 and 2022.It’s a far cry from when former coach David Shaw took over a 12-1 team in 2011. Shaw led Stanford to three Rose Bowl appearances in his first five years, but the team eventually struggled, and he resigned in November after going 10-26 in his last three full seasons.Most of last year’s starters also left Stanford – 12 transferred to other schools, while seven were drafted into the NFL or signed as undrafted free agents.As a result, Stanford featured a young and inexperienced group learning an entirely new system when fall camp started on Tuesday.“It’s a new era of Stanford football,” senior wide receiver John Humphreys said. “You’re going to see new styles of play. We’...

Lease signed for former Manresa site in Los Gatos. Here’s who is moving in

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:30:37 GMT

Lease signed for former Manresa site in Los Gatos. Here’s who is moving in While walking past the former Manresa restaurant on Village Lane in Los Gatos, I noticed the real estate sign was gone. The listing agent told me a lease has been signed, so stay tuned as we learn what’s next for this famous locale. Perhaps some bright young chef, with considerable financial backing, will once again turn the lights on and fire up the stove?Meanwhile, at another David Kinch-owned Los Gatos restaurant, The Bywater is listed in the 2023 Michelin Guide and has a new summer menu, live music on Saturday nights and Happy Hour daily. No update is available on The Junction, Kinch’s project affiliated with the North 40 development.Wondering what happened to the former location of Manresa Bread, I discovered that OY! Gluten-free Bakery, opened by Yvonne Khananis (Grocer + Goddess, Polentaria), has moved in. Among the items on offer were gluten-free sausage pizza ($40 for a sizable square pie), Italian dinner rolls ($4) and both rustic Italian bread and rosemary focaccia for $1...

5 killed in Northern California I-5 crash that left ex-SJPD captain dead included pregnant woman, young girl

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:30:37 GMT

5 killed in Northern California I-5 crash that left ex-SJPD captain dead included pregnant woman, young girl CORNING — The California Highway Patrol in Red Bluff released the names Tuesday of the five people who died in Saturday’s fatal crash on Interstate 5 south of Corning.One of the dead was Randall Schriefer, 52, of Morgan Hill, who was traveling with his wife, Kelly Schriefer, 48, who, according to the press release, was transported to an Enloe Medical Center with major injuries.Randall Schriefer was a recently retired San Jose Police Department captain.RELATED: Retired San Jose police captain dies in I-5 wreck near Chico that kills four othersThe Schriefers were traveling southbound in a 2003 Dodge Ram pulling a trailer when a 2003 Infiniti traveling at an unknown speed, driven by Shawn Chastain 48, of San Diego, left the northbound lane, crossed the center divide and struck the Dodge Ram.According to the press release, the other three people in the car were all from San Diego.  Thomas Bruce 47, Patti Larsen, 36, and an 8-year-old girl, along with Chastain were all ejected from the c...

Neighborhood association says they warned SF city leaders before massive fire

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:30:37 GMT

Neighborhood association says they warned SF city leaders before massive fire SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Crews continue to deconstruct what remains of the construction fire that broke out Tuesday on the corner of Octavia Boulevard and Oak Street in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley neighborhood. Photos provided by KRON4 Reporter Michael Thomas show the aftermath of the blaze. According to the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, this is not the first time a fire has happened in this area, and they have previously warned city leaders. The association noted several fires that had occurred in their neighborhood from tent encampments. On March 31, a car was lit on fire near a tent encampment and on April 24, a construction site was set on fire near a tent encampment. The following day, a tent encampment was up in flames, the association said. “Yes. I have seen, like, homeless, like putting fire on the corner. Once I saw a homeless like trying to grill food. It went out of control and I saw how the firefighters actually came to turn that off," said one ne...

Daly City house fire displaces 6 people

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:30:37 GMT

Daly City house fire displaces 6 people (BCN) -- A fire struck a residence in Daly City on Tuesday night, displacing six residents, the North County Fire Authority said. According to the fire authority, the fire, which was first reported at 8:35 p.m., occurred at 162 Ardendale Drive. Firefighters arrived on scene and found heavy smoke and flames coming from the rear first floor of a two-story, single-family home. There were no occupants inside the house when firefighters entered the residence and began their search and rescue operations. According to the fire authority, firefighters remained on scene for over two hours checking for fire extension and completing salvage and overhaul operations. Neighborhood association says they warned city before massive fire No injuries were reported, the fire authority said. The displaced residents were able to make their own housing arrangements, it added. According to the fire authority, the cause of the fire was determined to be accidental. "Investigators were not ab...

San Mateo County's agriculture industry takes economic hit due to drought

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:30:37 GMT

San Mateo County's agriculture industry takes economic hit due to drought (KRON) -- A drought has caused San Mateo County’s agriculture industry to decrease by nearly 6 percent, according to a new report. The county’s agriculture production in 2022 was $92.2 million versus the nearly $98 million produced in 2021. Despite the increase in field crops, it could not cover the decreases in other categories, the county noted. “Drought remained a factor for growers and ranchers in 2022,” said County Agricultural Commissioner Koren Widdel. “With water in short supply, some operators switched to commodities they could dry farm, such as field crops with a 9.32 percent increase in gross value.” Nima Momeni to stand trial for murder of Bob Lee, judge rules Floral and nursery crops took up most of the county’s agriculture production. In 2021, it produced over $60 million. Last year, it fell below 9 percent at just over $55 million, according to SMC.January 2022 was the sixth driest January since 1895, with the county receiving just over half an inch of rain. In comp...

Reformist DAs Sue Georgia Over Law to Remove Elected Prosecutors — Including One Probing Donald Trump

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:30:37 GMT

Reformist DAs Sue Georgia Over Law to Remove Elected Prosecutors — Including One Probing Donald Trump Four elected prosecutors filed suit against the state of Georgia on Wednesday to stop a new law that gives appointees of the state’s Republican governor the power to remove elected district attorneys from office. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the bill into law in May.“This is a trend that we’re seeing across the country of state governments that don’t like how local communities want to address concerns about public safety,” said Josh Rosenthal, legal director at Public Rights Project, which is working on the suit. “When local communities are making choices that these conservative state governments don’t like, state governments aren’t respecting the will of the voters. They’re taking that power away from local communities.”“When local communities are making choices that these conservative state governments don’t like, state governments aren’t respecting the will of the voters.”The Georgia bill is one of at least 37 preemption measures — proposals that seek to limit the power of elec...

GW Parkway reopens, cleanup nearly complete following Saturday’s storm

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:30:37 GMT

GW Parkway reopens, cleanup nearly complete following Saturday’s storm Listen live to WTOP for the latest on storm damage and outages.The D.C. region continues to recover after Saturday’s severe storm ripped through the area with major roads reopening Wednesday and power restored after widespread outages. Here’s what you need to know.Traffic Impact: The George Washington Memorial Parkway has reopened after work crews cleared more than 500 tons of trees, branches and other debris after Saturday’s severe storm ripped through the area.Current Outages: As of late Tuesday night, Pepco said it had restored service for all customers impacted by the weekend’s storm.GW Parkway reopens after extensive cleanupThe southbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Virginia reopened Wednesday morning according to the WTOP Traffic Center. The lanes were closed for more than three days as crews worked to clear more than 500 tons of fallen trees and debris from Saturday’s massive storm.The reopened portion of the roadway runs southbo...