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New Pittsfield mayor sworn into office

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:49 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The city of Pittsfield welcomed new leadership on Tuesday. Mayor Peter Marchetti took the oath of office at city hall.His priorities include improving access to mental health and substance abuse treatment and addressing public safety concerns. He grew up in Pittsfield and served on the city council for the past 16 years. Albany Police Union responds to review board lawsuit He said his prior experience will allow him to work well with other leaders."I promise to be a mayor for everyone," he said. "A mayor who fights for the current generations while building a city for future generations. We are a city built on strong connections, a stable foundation, and a people who are committed to the city's success."Members of the city council and school committee were also sworn-in during Tuesday's ceremony.

Low river levels affecting Kimmswick tourism

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:49 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. – Despite recent rainfall, the Mississippi River remains low at Kimmswick. The town had hoped the new port would bring fresh tourism, but they, like many places along the river, have been victims of the drought.Persistent low water levels have made the port at Kimmswick difficult for riverboats to dock. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now FOX 2 Weather SIGN UP NOW “The river level, and whatever is normal, should be right at the edge of that concrete, but it’s kind of interesting in the design and layout of this port,” Kimmswick Mayor Phil Stang said. “We’ve had 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, the second-highest flood in history. Drought was the furthest thing from our minds. We were looking at saturation levels of the ground and all that kind of stuff ...

Michelin Star Chef Juanma Barrientos to Curate Exclusive Menu for The Art of Elysium ‘Heaven’ 25th Anniversary Gala

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:49 GMT

In a remarkable fusion of culinary artistry and philanthropy, The Art of Elysium is thrilled to announce the participation of internationally acclaimed Michelin Star Chef Juanma Barrientos in curating an exclusive menu for the 25th Anniversary Heaven Gala. This distinguished event, scheduled for January 6th in Los Angeles, harmoniously coincides with the prestigious Golden Globes weekend, adding an extra layer of glamor to an already exceptional occasion.Juanma Barrientos, a name synonymous with culinary innovation, will infuse his distinctive style into this memorable evening. As the creative genius behind the renowned ElCielo restaurant, Barrientos is celebrated for his ability to seamlessly merge traditional Colombian flavors with cutting-edge culinary techniques. This combination results in a dining experience that is not only culturally rich but also pushes the boundaries of avant-garde cuisine. It is this very fusion of tradition and modernity that has earned him his Michelin ...

Get on a Transcendent Journey of Self-Discovery with “Samson’s Shadow” by the Reverend Ernest W. Cockrell

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:49 GMT

In the realm of literary exploration, few works dare to venture into the profound depths of human introspection like “Samson’s Shadow” by this author and Episcopal priest. Set against the backdrop of an ancient thatched-roofed community north of London, this gripping narrative promises an odyssey of pain, emerging insights and personal revelations that will resonate with readers at a profound level.Cockrell’s eloquent novel guides readers through a maze of questions and emotion, mirroring the universal struggle through the transition experienced from adolescence to becoming an adult. The narrative unfolds in a way that will leave the readers on the edge of their seats, eager to unlock the secrets hidden within experiences along the way. Trust, confrontation, and the uncharted territories inside the human experience take center stage in this mesmerizing tale.The author’s keen understanding of how individuals grapple with their inner perceptions in contra...

Ryan Johnson Arrested, Pamela Mays and Abram Ramirez Hurt after DUI Collision on Highway 101 [San Luis Obispo, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:49 GMT

Two Hospitalized after Wrong-Way Collision near Broad StreetSAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (January 2, 2024) – Police arrested Ryan Johnson Wednesday afternoon after a DUI crash on southbound Highway 101. The incident occurred around 3:42 p.m., near Broad Street.Officers reported that the driver of a northbound vehicle crossed into the southbound lanes, resulting in a collision with an oncoming vehicle. Following the impact, the suspect driver lost control and collided with a Dodge Ram 3500 pickup truck, operated by 38-year-old Abram Ramirez from Guadalupe.Law enforcement apprehended the wrong-way driver, identified as 47-year-old Ryan Johnson of San Luis Obispo, who had attempted to flee the scene on foot. Authorities charged Johnson with suspicion of hit-and-run and felony DUI.Emergency medical services transported the driver of the second vehicle, 78-year-old Pamela Hays from Pismo Beach, to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center. Ramirez also received transportation to the same hospita...

Livermore murder case moves forward as defense calls evidence ‘nothing more than a hunch’ by homicide detective

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:49 GMT

DUBLIN — The case advanced against two men accused of murder in a 2021 shooting outside of a Livermore hotel, court records show.Ronnie Martinez, 32, and Phe Phan, 30, are charged with fatally shooting 24-year-old Emilio Molina outside of a Motel 6 on May 7, 2021. Molina died early the next morning from a single gunshot wound in the back, but police say both Martinez and Phe pulled guns and fired a total of eight shots at the victim and two other people as they walked to their second-floor rooms.At their November preliminary hearing, Phan and Martinez were identified by police from surveillance footage of the shooting, not by any of the roughly half-dozen eyewitnesses who were present for the shooting. One of those eyewitnesses, a woman who knew Molina, did tell police that two men accosted them earlier that night as they went to a nearby 7-Eleven and returned, according to police police testimony.Police have not publicly disclosed a motive for the shooting, though they have s...

Letters: Homeless problem | U.S. tainted | Cervical cancer | States’ issue

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:49 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.We can’t sleep onhomeless problemRe: “State’s homeless numbers skyrocket” (Page A1, Dec. 28).Thank you for the article regarding homelessness. Considering the magnitude of the issue, there need to be programs to get people off the streets and have them triaged by those qualified to address their issues — be it no resources, addiction or incapacity.Perhaps each state, using federal matching funds, could develop appropriate facilities in open, semi-rural spaces to house and address the issues. There are colleges and universities that have people being educated in fields of medicine, psychology, social services who could do their clinical time in such places.Those who scoff at using resources for helping people and addressing issues may not understand that not caring for people can lead to more unpleasant outcomes in our communities than people just “sleeping” in th...

Capitola woman’s boyfriend arrested after human remains found in Tilden Regional Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:49 GMT

Authorities arrested a 54-year-old man Tuesday in the killing of his girlfriend after the discovery of human remains in a wooded area of Tilden Regional Park.Investigators booked Theobald “Theo” Lengyel into the Santa Cruz County jail on suspicion of murder in the death of Capitola resident Alice “Alyx” Kamakaokalani Herrmann, according to the Capitola Police Department.Herrmann, 61, was last seen Dec. 3, prompting the Capitola and El Cerrito police departments to open an investigation nine days later into her disappearance. Authorities later found human remains in Tilden Regional Park, located within Berkeley and Contra Costa County.The Contra Costa County Coroner’s Office is still analyzing DNA from the body to positively identify it. However, investigators said information gathered over the past month led to them to suspect foul play in Herrmann’s death.Capitola police released little information on where the body was found, how it ended up in ...

Iran attack on small town utility spurs cybersecurity concerns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:49 GMT

By Marc Levy | Associated PressHARRISBURG, Pa. — The tiny Aliquippa water authority in western Pennsylvania was perhaps the least-suspecting victim of an international cyberattack.It had never had outside help in protecting its systems from a cyberattack, either at its existing plant that dates to the 1930s or the new $18.5 million one it is building.Then it — along with several other water utilities — was struck by what federal authorities say are Iranian-backed hackers targeting a piece of equipment specifically because it was Israeli-made.“If you told me to list 10 things that would go wrong with our water authority, this would not be on the list,” said Matthew Mottes, the chairman of the authority that handles water and wastewater for about 22,000 people in the woodsy exurbs around a one-time steel town outside Pittsburgh.The hacking of the Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa is prompting new warnings from U.S. security officials at a time when states and the fede...

Man who allegedly tried to hit police officer with car arrested

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:49 GMT

(KRON) -- San Mateo police arrested a man Tuesday for several felony crimes including allegedly trying to hit a police officer with a stolen vehicle in November, officials said.On Nov. 19, 2023, the California Highway Patrol was chasing a GMC Sierra into San Mateo. Fairfield police responded to the chase near the intersection of El Camino Real and 4th Avenue where the truck stopped. Officials said they saw a man trying to enter several businesses in the area. Officers said they confronted the suspect but he immediately fled and ran back to the truck.Police said the suspect got in the truck and began recklessly driving, going over several curbs and driving on the sidewalk. Police also said the suspect drove straight at one of the officers who had to jump out of the way to avoid being hit.The suspect then started driving the truck away, leading officers on a car chase which ended when the suspect drove through a fence and into San Mateo Creek near the 700 block of 1st Avenue.The suspe...