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Defect means LED street lights in St. Paul turning blue

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:25 GMT

Does a blue light keep you up at night? No, it’s not an alien invasion. The city of St. Paul has been gradually replacing LED street lights suffering from an unusual manufacturer’s defect — they’re turning blue.The Autobahn series LED bulbs, which are failing prematurely at different times and rates, were installed in “cobra”-style overhanging street lights across the city between 2017 and 2019 and cast a bluish-purple light as they begin to fail.“We tend to notice a few more with the colder weather,” said Lisa Hiebert, a spokesperson for St. Paul Public Works.The problems have been reported far and wide, including Charlotte, North Carolina, Topeka, Kansas, Vancouver, Canada and Dublin, Ireland.Hiebert said the city does not closely track how many lights have been replaced to date — the total is easily in the dozens — but the city’s street lighting system spans more than 37,000 light fixtures on 32,000 light poles. Of...

TSA: How to prepare for year-end holiday travels

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:25 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- AAA predicts that around 7.51 million people will fly between December 23 and January 1, surpassing the previous record of 7.3 million in 2019. As airports prepare for the influx of travel, the Transportation Security Administration has shared tips to ease the security screening process and alleviate stress for travelers. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! According to the TSA, the most common thing observed at checkpoints are passengers with a prohibited item in a carry-on bag, including beverages and knives. “It’s important to remember that liquids, gels, aerosols, and spreadables are limited to 3.4 ounces in one clear quart-sized bag in carry-on bags," said Johnson. "Finish that bottle of water, energy drink, or cup of coffee before you get to the checkpoint. Pack the larger shampoo, toothpaste, sunblock, and hair gel in a checked bag. As for knives, if you must travel with a knife, please pack it in your check...

In RiNo, some owners hope for reopening of block closed to cars since pandemic

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:25 GMT

Martha Trillo signed a lease before the pandemic to move her ice cream shop, Heaven Creamery, to the 2900 block of Larimer Street because it got more traffic than her previous spot a block away.Then the pandemic hit and the city, hoping to help restaurants struggling with social distancing, closed the street in front of her place.Three years later, it’s still closed — much to Trillo’s chagrin.She said blocking off the one-block stretch in RiNo may help the bars on the street, but it doesn’t help Heaven.“If you’re going to come and buy ice cream, you do and leave or stay and eat it and leave,” she said. “But you don’t see them get another scoop of ice cream. When you go to a bar and get a beer, you get a second, third, fourth.”RELATED: Here’s why this Larimer block wants to stay closed to cars while other streets have reopenedOf the handful of stretches of road that Denver closed to vehicles during the pandemic, three remain. In addition to the RiNo block, there’s Larimer Square and ...

Broncos Mailbag: What will it take to get WR Jerry Jeudy and RB Jaleel McLaughlin untracked?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:25 GMT

Denver Post Broncos writer Parker Gabriel posts his Broncos Mailbag weekly during the season and periodically during the offseason. Click here to submit a question.I have been reasonably content and without questions for several weeks but the current state of Jerry Jeudy’s play and discontent forces me to ask: What the heck? Is he really so upset at his perceived neglect at being targeted? When he is thrown the ball, his performance is often, quite lacking! That’s about as kind as I can be. How does it look from your professional perspective?— A Referee, GreeleyThe airing of grievances has re-commenced, eh, Ref? Kidding, kidding, thanks for writing in as always.It’s turned into a bit of a funk with Jeudy, hasn’t it? Two of his three lowest production games by yards and targets have come in the past three weeks and in the other game — 51 yards against Houston — there were chances for so much more.It’s not fair to put all of it on Jeudy. Against Houston in part...

Dodgers resale ticket prices soar after Shohei Ohtani signing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:25 GMT

Los Angeles Dodgers ticket prices have skyrocketed on the secondary market since the signing of two-time American League MVP Shohei Ohtani.According to data released Tuesday by Logitix, the average ticket price for the Dodgers' March 28 home opener against St. Louis has surged by 152% since last week, from $390.95 to $983.71 per ticket, before fees.For other Dodgers regular season home games, the average ticket price has jumped from $171.67 to $295, or 71%, the ticketing technology company found. Shohei Ohtani signs historic $700M deal with the Dodgers The data was pulled from several major ticket exchanges and Logitix's own sales. The company manages millions of tickets for professional and college sports and live events in the U.S.Ohtani, one of Major League Baseball’s best hitters and pitchers, signed a record-setting 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers after leaving the crosstown L.A. Angels as a free agent.The Japanese phenom led MLB in home runs this past season ...

Thousand Oaks teens beaten with brass knuckles, hammer, VCSO says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:25 GMT

Two teens are hospitalized with life-threatening wounds after two other teens and an adult woman attacked them with brass knuckles and a hammer Friday night in Thousand Oaks.The victims, teen boys aged 14 and 16, were attacked in the block of Brossard Drive just before 9 p.m., the Ventura County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.Both sustained "severe head injuries" and were airlifted to a nearby hospital, where they remain as of Tuesday, officials said. Their conditions are unknown.About two hours later, detectives arrested three people at a home in the 600 block of Avenida del Platino. Two were 15-year-old boys, but also arrested was 20-year-old Lesly Ortiz."Detectives subsequently obtained a search warrant for this residence and seized several items of evidence related to this crime," the release said.All three face charges of attempted murder and participating in a criminal street gang.The two boys were booked into the Ventura County Juvenile Justice Center, while Ortiz is...

House fire leaves 11 displaced, including 2 children, in Santa Ana

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:25 GMT

Eleven people, including two children, were displaced following a fire that engulfed a home in Santa Ana Tuesday morning. Crews arrived just after 3 a.m. to find a home in the 300 block of East Walnut Street heavily engulfed in flames, the Orange County Fire Authority posted on Instagram. A house fire displaced nine people in Santa Ana on Dec. 12, 2023. (Orange County Fire Authority)Crews simultaneously fought the fire and searched the home for any occupants. All residents were helped out of the home but there were two burn patients, the Fire Authority stated. Massive fire destroys 60s-era yacht club in Marina del Rey Both declined paramedic transport to a hospital. Investigators determined the fire began in the basement of the home but the cause is still under investigation.

Man shot, killed in unincorporated West Whittier

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:25 GMT

A man was fatally shot in unincorporated West Whittier-Los Nietos early Tuesday morning, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is asking the public to come forward with information to help them catch the killer.A shooting was reported at 12:08 a.m. near Pioneer Boulevard and Orchard Avenue, and when deputies arrived, they found "multiple cartridge casings on the street," the department said in a news release.The victim was located about a block away in the 10200 block of Bernardino Avenue having suffered "apparent gunshot wounds," officials said.The man was declared dead at the scene.Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500.To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

Navigating Digestive Distress During the Holidays – Pass On The Peppermint Martini

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:25 GMT

According to a new survey, Americans are dreading what their favorite holiday foods and drinks will do to their gut. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found that 72% of people look forward to the food around the holiday season, but 65% admit it’s the worst time of year for their diet.During the holiday season, 75% find themselves eating more often throughout the day and 76% find their eating habits also changing more often throughout the day than any other time of year. Over half (51%) said they “often” or “always” feel like they ate too much food during the holidays. As a result, many are left with occasional constipation (56%), indigestion (49%) and acid reflux (45%).In the study conducted by OnePoll and commissioned by naturally-based laxative brand Prunelax, 70% of respondents said digestive problems happen more frequently during the holiday season and 69% said it happens more while traveling during that period.Surprisingly, turkey was the top culprit (44%) followed by pecan pie (41...

Stephen Wilson Killed in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Collision on East Avenue [Chico, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:40:25 GMT

71-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Crash near Marigold AvenueCHICO, CA (December 12, 2023) – Stephen Wilson died early Sunday morning in a hit-and-run pedestrian crash at the 1500 block of East Avenue.The incident occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m., near Marigold Avenue.According to surveillance footage, law enforcement determined that a pedestrian entered the vehicle’s path, leading to a collision. Nevertheless, the driver failed to halt and assist the pedestrian. Subsequently, a vehicle matching the given description was found deserted in a Chico orchard.Emergency responders pronounced the male pedestrian, identified as 71-year-old Stephen Wilson from Oroville, deceased at the accident site.As of now, authorities have not disclosed further information about the suspect. To facilitate the investigation, Chico Officials closed East Avenue for a minimum of five hours.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends a...