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New Ballston Lake fishing pier officially opens

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:36:13 GMT

BALLSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- After two years, the new Ballston Lake fishing pier and boat launch on Outlet Road has officially opened. The Town of Ballston made the announcement that the pier opened on May 19. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The former pier at this location closed in April 2021 due to winter ice damage and decay. That pier was demolished in August. After the old pier was vandalized and some people were seen still using the closed pier, Town Supervisor Eric Connolly declared it a public safety concern so the town could speed up the replacement process.The new Ballston Lake fishing pier (photo: Sara Rizzo)The new Ballston Lake fishing pier (photo: Sara Rizzo) What’s new this year at Olde Saratoga’s ‘Puff Puff Putt’ night Compared to the old pier, the new one is wider, handicap accessible, and has a two bay kayak/canoe launch, said Connolly. The pier’s floating system will also prevent future ice damage.

Colorado state track meet, Day 3: Live results from Jeffco Stadium

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:36:13 GMT

It’s Day 3 of the Colorado high school state track and field meet at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood. The Denver Post is there throughout the weekend providing live coverage. Refresh this page for the latest updates and results, in addition to the daily schedule of events, which is at the bottom of this page.Friday headlinesVista Ridge’s Brandon Hills breaks state record in long jump after coming back from gunshot wound, last year’s bitter defeat: “I’m blessed to be here in this moment.”Valor Christian’s Dane Eike, Pomona’s Emma Stutzman claim first place in Class 5A 3,200-meter racesState Track and Field Day 2 Highlights: Denver East’s Rosie Mucharsky hits “Beast Mode” in 800-meter run; University’s Whyrick sweeps 3A throwing eventsThursday headlinesWindsor’s Cameron Thomas makes lasting impression in short time as state champion pole vaulterState notebook: Grand Junction’s Miller Jones overcomes anxiety, wins Class 4A long jump title at Jeffco StadiumState Track Day 1 Highlights: Herit...

4 men hospitalized, 2 critically injured in LA shooting

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:36:13 GMT

Four men have been hospitalized, with at least two in critical condition, after being shot near downtown Los Angeles Saturday morning. Los Angeles police officers responded to the 1000 block of Ingraham outside the 1010 Wilshire Apartments just after 2:00 a.m. When authorities arrived on scene, they found four men suffering gunshot wounds. Detectives say there was an altercation between two groups of men who knew each other. At least one male suspect shot multiple rounds and then fled the scene in a white BMW with at least two other men.  Man shot in the face at Newport Pier The suspects are still at large and no arrests have been made. The four victims were transported to a nearby hospital. Two of the men are in stable condition, while the other two are in critical condition. It is unclear what led to the altercation. This story is developing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the L.A. police department. 

Man shot in the face at Newport Pier

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:36:13 GMT

A man was injured following a shooting at the Newport Pier Friday night. Newport Beach Police responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon around 10:30 p.m. near McFadden Place and Oceanfront. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the cheek.  Residents warned not to swim in L.A. County beaches The suspect, described as an adult white male, is still at large and no arrests have been made. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital and is currently in stable condition. It is unclear what led to the shooting. 

Wild Rivers Waterpark in Orange County celebrates KTLA Day as part of season opening

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:36:13 GMT

California's newest waterpark celebrated its oldest news station Saturday in an event that served as a kickoff to the waterpark season.Wild Rivers Waterpark in Irvine rolled out the red carpet to KTLA 5 anchors and reporters as part of the official grand opening for its newest attraction: Kontiki Cove.The new waterpark space adds a wide array of children's slides to the parks' already impressive line of adult and older children-centric slides and rides.The grand opening featured an official ribbon cutting with KTLA on-air talent, musical performances, a drumline and special appearances by pirates and mermaids.Two waterslides in Kontiki Cove at Irvine's Wild Rivers Waterpark are shown in this undated promotional image. (Wild Rivers Waterpark)Kids slide down one of the new children-centric waterslides in Kontiki Cove at Irvine's Wild Rivers Waterpark. (Wild Rivers Waterpark)Two waterslides in Kontiki Cove at Irvine's Wild Rivers Waterpark are shown in this undated promotional image. (...

Former Yucaipa H.S. 'Teacher of the Year' accused of having sex with a student

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:36:13 GMT

A Yucaipa High School teacher has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old male student, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department announced.Tracy Vanderhulst, 38, was arrested on Thursday and booked into the county detention center on a charge of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. She was being held in lieu of $30,000 bail.Vanderhulst was named "Teacher of the Year" at Yucaipa H.S. in 2017. A tweet announcing the award has since been deleted, however a school YouTube video featuring Vanderhulst titled, "In The Classroom," was still online as of Friday evening.Tracy Vanderhulst (San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department)Authorities say the Yucaipa Calimesa Joint Unified School District “worked cooperatively” with its investigation. Detectives believe there may be more alleged victims. Anyone with tips was urged to contact Detective Rachel Young of the Specialized Investigations Division, Crimes Against Children Detail at (909) 890-4904. Callers wishing ...

Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s new Malibu home the most expensive in California history

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:36:13 GMT

Beyoncé demanded respect on her check, and that's definitely the case here in California.The superstar and her husband, Jay-Z, are now the proud owners of the most expensive home ever in the Golden State, reports TMZ.The "'03 Bonnie & Clyde" hitmakers paid a whopping $200 million for a 30,000-square-foot home in the Paradise Cove area in Malibu. It's appropriately nicknamed Billionaires' Row. Jay-Z’s RocNation publishes open letter for Times Square casino bid TMZ says the home is the second most expensive real estate deal in the U.S., only behind a $238 million New York City apartment.Believe it or not, the couple got a deal on the home, as it was listed for $295 million, the entertainment site reported.Beyonce and Jay-Z’s new $200 million, 30,000-square-foot home in the Paradise Cove area in Malibu. (TMZ/Anthony Barcelo)Beyonce and Jay-Z’s new $200 million, 30,000-square-foot home in the Paradise Cove area in Malibu. (TMZ/Anthony Barcelo)Beyonce and Jay-Z’s new $200 million, ...

Oakland police make arrest in 2017 slaying of young mother

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:36:13 GMT

OAKLAND — Nearly six years after a 24-year-old woman was gunned down in West Oakland, police have arrested a suspect, court records show.Randall Keith Jackson, 40, has been arrested and charged with murdering Arlene Delores George, along with an enhancement alleging that Jackson personally shot her. The charges were filed last January, but Jackson was not arrested until late April, when police tracked him down in Portland, Oregon, according to court records.George was fatally shot around 7 a.m. on June 20, 2017. Police believe she was shot inside a vehicle near 32nd and Adeline Streets, and that Jackson then drove to the 2800 block of Hannah Street, pulled George’s body out of the car, and left her in the middle of the roadway there.A probable cause statement written by an Oakland police investigator and filed in court says that Jackson was identified as a suspect through “DNA evidence recovered from the scene, video surveillance recovered from the area, and witness stat...

Man arrested for March homicide in Vallejo

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:36:13 GMT

VALLEJO, Calif. (KRON) – A man has been arrested in connection with a homicide that occurred back in March, according to the Vallejo Police Department. SFPD officer shoots, kills suspect in Glen Park On March 16, officers responded to the 2000 block of Solano Avenue and located a person, later identified as Derrick Shields, with at least one gunshot wound. The male was pronounced deceased after medical personnel arrived at the scene, police said. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }After months of investigating, the Solano County District Attorney’s Office issued a warrant for the arrest of Kenneth Ramsey. On Friday, the United States Marshal Service located and arrested Ramsey and booked him into the Solano County Jail, police said.

Russian private army head claims control of Bakhmut but Ukraine says fighting continues

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:36:13 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The head of the Russian private army Wagner claimed Saturday that his forces have taken control of the city of Bakhmut after the longest and most grinding battle of the Russia-Ukraine war, but Ukrainian defense officials denied it.In a video posted on Telegram, Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin said the city came under complete Russian control at about midday Saturday. He spoke flanked by about half a dozen fighters, with ruined buildings in the background and explosions heard in the distance.However, after the video appeared, Ukrainian deputy defense minister Hanna Maliar said heavy fighting was continuing.“The situation is critical,” she said. “As of now, our defenders, control certain industrial and infrastructure facilities in this area.” Serhiy Cherevatyi, spokesman for Ukraine’s eastern command, told The Associated Press that Prigozhin’s claim “is not true. Our units are fighting in Bakhmut.”Fighting has raged around Bakhmut for more than 200 days....