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‘Novid’ no longer: COVID wallops UC San Francisco medical chief who avoided infection for 3 years

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:12:35 GMT

Through the miserable years of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Bob Wachter, the University of California-San Francisco medical department chair, became a beacon of guidance to hundreds of thousands who followed his social media tips on avoiding the virus that killed more than 1.1 million Americans.Though he works in a hospital that treated COVID patients, Wachter managed to avoid the respiratory disease through a regimen of crowd avoidance, medical-grade mask-wearing, vaccination and boosting — as well as a little luck.But this week, he told his 274,000 Twitter followers: “my luck ran out.”“My case is a cautionary tale, particularly for the ‘just a cold’ folks,” Wachter tweeted in a long thread about his ordeal Wednesday evening. “Mine definitely was not… I literally have scars to show for it.”Few today pay much mind to the virus that upended life around the world from 2020 through 2022. But Wachter noted the virus is still out there and still poses a threat, though not as great as it di...

Man, 74, rescued after falling off 50-foot cliff near his home along St. Croix River

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:12:35 GMT

A 74-year-old man who fell from a 50-foot cliff near his home along the St. Croix River in Chisago County on Wednesday is expected to survive, authorities say.Rescuers were able to reach the man along steep terrain with a helicopter and fly him to a local trauma center, said Capt. Derek Anklan of the Chisago County sheriff’s office.“He had injuries all over, but I don’t think there’s been any major surgeries,” Anklan said Thursday.Rescue operations of a man who fell from a 50-foot cliff in Franconia Township (Courtesy of the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office)Emergency responders were sent to the man’s Franconia Township home around 3 p.m. after a person he was with called 911 and reported he’d fallen off a cliff and was believed to be unconscious and bleeding.He was “just walking, from what we understand, and kind of did a continuous roll, somersault, all the way down the cliff face,” Anklan said. He ended up at the bottom of a val...

State funding announced for electric vehicle incentives

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:12:35 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)---Nearly $30 million dollars will be going towards electric vehicle charging infrastructure and rebates. New York State now has an estimated amount of 150,000 electric vehicles on the road. By 2035, The state will require all new passenger vehicles to be zero emission.Republican Assemblyman, Robert Smullen, shared one concern some New Yorkers have when it comes to transitioning an electric vehicle."Electric vehicles are a great technology, but I’m not sure in New York State, if we’re quite ready for all of the technology that goes along with it," said Smullen. "In fact, a grid isn’t ready for it. There aren’t enough charging stations."In an effort to lower the amount of greenhouse gas emissions, the state announced $15 million dollars will be going towards Charge Ready New York 2.0, a program that provides incentives for organizations and apartment complexes to install level 2 charging stations."A level 2 charging station it’s the type of charging station you w...

Discovering Saratoga: Saratoga Candy Co. celebrates 25th anniversary

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:12:35 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - On July 1, a candy store in Saratoga Springs, known around the region for its peppermint pigs, celebrated 25 years in business. Saratoga Candy Co. is a dream-come-true for Dawn Oesch who says she loves coming to work every day. Discovering Saratoga: Hunting for hidden horseshoes Saratoga Candy Co. is located at 353 Broadway Lower Level in Saratoga Springs. For the latest hours of operation, visit their website.

PSC reviews utility rates & renewable energy progress

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:12:35 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- The Public Service Commission is trying to balance the need for affordable energy with the goals of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. The CLCPA was signed into law in 2019. Their goals include shifting New York to 70% renewable energy by 2030 and 100% zero emission electricity by 2040. Another goal is to electrify 200,000 buildings annually.  NYS Thruway service areas receive criticism from travelers, state leaders "As our state is transitioning off of fossil fuels onto electrification, the commission is extremely concerned about affordability, accessibility, and also reducing our greenhouse gas emissions, while also providing a safe and reliable service from New Yorkers," said Meagan Burton, Senior Attorney at Earth Justice. Burton said there are 20,000 customers receiving incentives for transitioning to fossil fuels but that number needs to increase to 200,000. According to Burton and Commissioner Diane Burman, the problem is, costs are ...

Enjoy a family fun day at Steinmetz Park!

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:12:35 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On July 22, families can head to Steinmetz Park at Lenox Road for the 7th Annual Hon. Karen B. Johnson Family Fun Day from noon to 3 p.m. The day will be full of games, arts and crafts, giveaways, music, food, and family-friendly activities! Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult.  Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “The Hon. Karen B. Johnson Family Fun Day has grown tremendously since we first began,” said Event Co-Chairperson Camille Sasinowski. “I’m grateful for all our community partners, our sponsors, and especially for all our volunteers. It’s a great example of how our neighbors are always there for each other.” Over 30 community groups will be in attendance to provide information and resources. The community groups include the Schenectady County Sheriff’s Children’s ID Department, Electric City Bike Repair, Schenectady County Public Library, and the City of Schenectady Poli...

Board of Aldermen pass open carry ban

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:12:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Board of Aldermen pass two bills that address significant issues in the city in the Board’s last meeting before the summer break. The Board passed Board Bills 29 and 82 by wide margins Thursday morning.Board Bill 29 passed unanimously 14-0 while Board Bill 82 passed 11-2. Alderwoman Cara Spencer sponsored Board Bill 29. It bans people from openly carrying or displaying guns in the city without having a concealed-carry permit.“Board Bill 29 was really just a look at what we can do as a city to start to address guns in the city of St. Louis," Spencer said. "You see people walking around with guns; a lot of young people downtown and throughout neighborhoods." Thieves target car washes, business owners band together to fight back The legislation came after multiple recent situations where young people were captured on video openly carrying firearms downtown during events like parties. Supporters say the bill will help get guns off the streets and will also di...

Major Case Squad identifies victim in Overland homicide

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:12:35 GMT

OVERLAND, Mo. - Detectives with the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis have identified the victim in a recent homicide, and believe they know who did it.Overland police responded to a shooting just after 11:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 9400 block of Baltimore Avenue, not far from Midland Boulevard.Officers found the victim, Gersain Rugerio-Rodriguez, laying at the end of the driveway at his home. He'd been shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene. Rugerio-Rodriguez was 26. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW The Major Case Squad was called in to assist with the investigation. They learned Rugerio-Rodriguez was originally from Mexico and had been living in the area for about five years. He was in his driveway with friends when a ...

Is this the $1 billion Powerball winner?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:12:35 GMT

The lucky winner of the $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot may have been spotted Thursday morning at the downtown Los Angeles store where the ticket was sold.A woman wearing a black cap was seen darting from the store, hopping into a dark-colored BMW with tinted windows, and then driving away without speaking to reporters.“She came in here and she screamed ... She hugged people in the store and then she ran away,” said KTLA 5 News reporter Eric Spillman. “She claims that she has the winning Powerball jackpot ticket.”The possible Powerball winner darted from the store, hopped into a BMW, and then drove away without speaking to reporters. July 20, 2023. (KTLA)California Lottery officials have not yet released the winner’s name, but they are required to do so eventually.Wednesday's winning ticket was sold at Las Palmitas Mini Market on Wall Street.Nabor Herrera, the owner, was unaware that he had sold the jackpot ticket when he arrived to open for business early Thursday morning. He was i...

Santa Ana mall employee fights off thieves (video)

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:12:35 GMT

A Santa Ana mall employee fought off two thieves as they attempted to get away with more than $2,700 worth of merchandise last month, and the altercation was caught on video. The incident occurred on June 26, when two men walked into a store in the MainPlace mall. The suspects apparently selected multiple items and ran out of the store without paying, according to Santa Ana police.The employee chased after the men and fought both of them until they dropped the items and ran away and into a parking lot, surveillance video released by police shows.Video shared with Santa Ana police shows a mall employee fight off two thieves on June 26, 2023. The employee was able to recover all of the stolen merch, but the suspects got away before police arrived.One of the men was described as being 5 feet 6 inches tall, with a thin build, shaved black hair, brown eyes and a mustache. He was seen in the video wearing a green button-up long-sleeve shirt, black shorts, white long socks, and black and ...