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Illinois police increasing traffic patrols near Edwardsville through Labor Day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:23 GMT

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. -- Drivers should expect to see more patrolling the roads and interstates near Edwardsville. A high-visibility “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign starts Friday, August 18 and goes through Tuesday, September. 5.“Our first priority is to keep people safe, so we’re asking everyone to plan ahead for a sober ride home if they’ll be drinking or using another impairing substance,” states Lt. Brandn Whittaker. ‘Stop work’ order triggers $7K bill in Jennings as resignations stack up The Edwardsville Police Department is partnering with Illinois State Police to step up law-enforcement. They say drivers should expect to see more officers on the road, roadside safety checks, and nighttime seatbelt enforcement. Police say that they are also looking for drunk drivers.

Man charged in St. John machete fight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:23 GMT

ST. JOHN -- A man is facing felony charges for cutting another man with a machete during a fight on August 7, 2023. Deangelo Ford, 46, is being held on a $150,000 cash-only bond.Police say the victim has a small cut to his nipple. A machete was found nearby by officers. Ford says that the victim lunged onto the knife.If convicted, Ford could face a few years to three decades in prison.

“Serious” crash closes eastbound I-70 at Silverthorne

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:23 GMT

A “serious” accident on eastbound Interstate 70 on approach to the Eisenhower tunnel has closed down that direction of the highway Friday morning, forcing motorists to detour around the crash by using U.S. 6.The Colorado Department of Transportation posted a warning on its website Friday saying that eastbound motorists must exit I-70 at Silverthorne to take the detour over Loveland Pass.The agency expects the crash to be cleared and the highway reopened by mid-day. No further details about the crash were provided Friday morning.Get more Colorado news by signing up for our daily Your Morning Dozen email newsletter.

Hurricane Hilary: How much rain Southern California can expect

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:23 GMT

Although Hilary is not expected to have hurricane strength when it makes landfall in California this weekend, remnants of the powerful storm are still expected to bring several inches of rain to the region.Currently a Category 4 hurricane, Hilary is forecast to head north through Baja California before making its way into the Southland. “A hurricane is not hitting us … keep that in mind. It will dissipate by the time it moves into California. But, we’re going to get a big storm pushing through,” says KTLA meteorologist Henry DiCarlo.Hurricane Hilary is seen in an image provided by the National Hurricane Center on Aug 18, 2023. Southern Californians should start to feel the remnants of Hilary on Saturday as cloud coverage increases and light rain starts to fall. Stronger showers are expected to move in on Sunday with the heaviest rain forecast to fall late Sunday into Monday. Track Hurricane Hilary with interactive satellite and radar Some rain could even continue into Tuesday but...

Costs continue rising for Los Angeles' acquisition of Mayfair Hotel for homeless housing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:23 GMT

On Friday, the Los Angeles City Council is expected to vote on the possible acquisition of the 294-room Mayfair Hotel in Westlake, a building that would be used for homeless housing.Despite officials' good intentions, the road to this decision has been paved with eye-popping price tags, and on Wednesday, leaders learned of yet one more.As it turns out, while the city was required to pay the current owners $11.5 million for repairs after residents caused damage to the building and furniture, the deal did not require the owners to actually perform those repairs, as reported in the Los Angeles Times.“We are buying the hotel in its ‘as is’ condition, meaning ... in its damaged state,” Melody McCormick, assistant general manager for the General Services Department, told City Council members on Wednesday. Bass’ plan to buy Westlake hotel for homeless housing receives blowback ahead of City Council vote This comes in addition to L.A. spending $83 million on the structure — $60 million to...

Indulge and Unwind: Glen Ivy Day Spa – A Haven for Mommies Needing Relaxation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:23 GMT

Motherhood is a beautiful journey filled with love and joy, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges and demands. Every mom deserves a break from the daily hustle and bustle to recharge and rejuvenate. Glen Ivy Day Spa, nestled in the heart of tranquility, offers a haven of relaxation where mommies can escape the chaos and immerse themselves in a world of soothing therapies and serenity.Soothing Hot Springs:Glen Ivy Day Spa is renowned for its natural hot springs, which are rich in minerals known for their therapeutic benefits. Imagine soaking in warm, mineral-rich waters that relax your muscles and calm your mind. The hot springs’ healing properties are a perfect remedy for stressed-out mommies.Variety of Pampering Treatments:From massages to facials, Glen Ivy offers a wide range of luxurious treatments tailored to every mommy’s needs. Indulge in a deep tissue massage to release tension, or enjoy a rejuvenating facial that leaves your skin glowing. These trea...

Bay Area adds jobs in July — but pace of job gains slows drastically

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:23 GMT

The Bay Area added jobs during July — but the pace at which the region gained employment slowed significantly from recent months, government officials reported Friday.The nine-county region gained 3,900 jobs in July, an improvement that was fueled primarily by robust upswing in the East Bay and the South Bay, according to the new report posted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.The East Bay added 2,900 jobs while the South Bay gained 2,100 positions. The San Francisco-San Mateo region, however, lost 2,000 jobs. All of the numbers were adjusted for seasonal volatility.Related ArticlesEconomy | ‘How can we survive?’: Labor talks worry deaf-school teachers in Fremont Economy | Tech companies, bank chop hundreds of Bay Area jobs in fresh layoffs Economy | Are they students or employees? Stanford joins surge in graduate student unions across the country Economy | ‘Hazardous by design’? After pandemic boom, A...

‘It won’t go back to normal’: What this year’s heat waves mean for life in the coming years

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:23 GMT

One of the biggest stories of 2023 is the heat; relentless record-setting heat across much of the United States and the world.Canada has broken all-time wildfire records. Phoenix reached 110 degrees or higher every day in July for the first time. Ocean waters off south Florida hit 101 degrees this summer, the temperature in hot tubs. And heat waves have sent the mercury over 115 degrees from the Bay Area to Southern California in recent years, straining the power grid.Scientists say El Niño conditions, coupled with climate change, are making heat waves more severe. That has major implications for public health, outdoor workers, and even America’s food supply. Palo Alto native Jeff Goodell examines the topic in his recently released book: “The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet,” a New York Times best-seller.This conversation has been condensed and edited for clarity and length.Q:  What’s your response to folks who say “Well, i...

Kurtenbach: Four things 49ers need to show me in their second preseason game

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:23 GMT

I’m not going to tell you that NFL preseason games matter, but I’m also not going to pretend there’s nothing to watch, either.There’s undoubtedly a lot to take in — and not all of it is good.So let’s get down to brass tacks — he’s what I need to see in the preseason home opener Saturday against the Broncos:1. Jake Moody making a field goalSan Francisco 49ers’ Jake Moody takes part in an NFL football rookie minicamp session in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, May 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) A.P. PhotoRelated ArticlesSan Francisco 49ers | 49ers training camp: Brock Purdy hits ‘huge’ milestone. Will he play Saturday vs. Denver? San Francisco 49ers | Steve Young on the 49ers’ QBs and the expectations hanging over them San Francisco 49ers | What 49ers cornerback Ambry Thomas learned from a lost season in 2022 San Francisco 49ers | 49ers’ QB chronicles: Purdy&#...

Tesla didn’t fix autopilot after grisly fatal crash, engineers say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:15:23 GMT

Malathi Nayak and Sean O’Kane | BloombergTesla Inc. failed to fix limitations in its Autopilot system following a gruesome Florida crash that killed a driver in 2016, company engineers said in a family’s lawsuit over a very similar 2019 fatal collision that’s headed to a jury trial.The electric-car maker didn’t make any changes to its driver-assistance technology to account for crossing traffic in the nearly three years between two high-profile accidents that killed Tesla drivers whose cars slammed into the side of trucks, according to newly revealed testimony from multiple engineers.After years of touting autonomous driving as the way of the future, Tesla and Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk are under legal pressure from consumers, investors, regulators and federal prosecutors who are questioning whether the company has over-hyped its progress toward self-driving vehicles during the last eight years.Tesla also is in the cross-hairs of multiple investigations by the National Highwa...