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Alton man sentenced to 135 years for triple shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - An Alton, Illinois, man was sentenced Wednesday to 135 years in state prison for shooting three people, including a woman who nearly lost her leg as a result.Steven Foster, 37, was found guilty in March of three counts of attempted first-degree murder, three counts of aggravated battery with a firearm, and one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm.The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. on Sept. 8, 2021, in the 700 block of Oakwood Estates in Alton.Investigators determined the shooting was the result of a dispute between one of the victims and the shooter, later identified as Foster. The person had made fun of the condition of a car belonging to Foster’s friend. St. Charles County Executive says residents taking unfair advantage of flood buyout program Foster left the residence after the argument but returned with a gun a short time later and opened fire into a crowd of more than 20 people, police and prosecutors said.The three victims were rushed to a St...

Déjà vu! Tommy Edman sparks back-to-back walk-off wins

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

ST. LOUIS - In a season largely filled with frustration and disappointment, the St. Louis Cardinals only needed 24 hours to come up with two of their most thrilling wins this season. And both ended in very similar fashion. Tommy Edman delivered walk-off hits in back-to-back games, a Tuesday evening showdown and a Wednesday matinée, to help the Cardinals steal a series victory over the San Diego Padres. On Tuesday, the Cardinals forced extra innings, and Edman delivered a walkoff bloop to left-center for a 6-5 win. On Wednesday, the Cardinals trailed in the ninth inning, and Edman slugged a two-out, two-run home run to cap a 5-4 victory. Five missed opportunities in Adam Wainwright’s pursuit for 200 wins "Crazy," said Edman after his second walk-off hit via Bally Sports Midwest. "A lot more fun when you win. Stayed in the fight for both games and fortunately came out on top in both." Both of his walk-off hits came against All-Star relief pitcher and former division foe Josh Hader....

Manager of local McDonald’s receives global recognition award

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Allissa Tankins had no idea she would be the recipient of the Ray Kroc Award.The award is given to managers who are top performers all around the world and to managers who lead their team to outstanding business performance and reinforce McDonald's purpose to feed and foster communities."Speechless. Because I wasn't expecting it. And I just saw this award being given to someone on Instagram, and I was reading about it. I'm like, ‘Oh, I want to win that.’ And here I am, winning it," Tankins said.She's worked at the Normandy McDonald's for 18 years. She started as a crew member when she was 17 and worked her way up.The Ray Kroc Award is presented to the top 1% of managers worldwide. Tankins is one of 394 recipients around the world. St. Charles County Executive says residents taking unfair advantage of flood buyout program Local McDonald's franchise owner James Williams said what makes Tankins stand out is the way she treats her staff and customers."She's a mentor and a ...

Suspect attacked elderly man before fatally stabbing 2nd victim in Whittier area, sheriff says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

A man is being sought for allegedly violently attacking an elderly man in Whittier before going into another nearby home and fatally stabbing another elderly victim and stealing his car, officials said Wednesday. The first elderly man was found stabbed to death in a home in the 15300 block of Goodhue Street in South Whittier around 3 p.m. Tuesday. An investigation revealed the man had been killed about 24 hours earlier and the suspect drove off in his 2021 Silver RAV 4, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna. The vehicle was eventually found abandoned in Chino the next morning. Images released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department show a man sought in connection with an assault on an elderly man and a fatal stabbing in the Whittier area on Aug. 28, 2023. Investigators learned that the same man entered a home in Whittier just two blocks away from the fatal scene minutes before the homicide and violently assaulted another elderly man, Luna said. In that incident,...

Los Angeles hospital looking to identify man hospitalized for more than 2 weeks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

Los Angeles General Medical Center is asking for the public to help identify a man who has been hospitalized for more than two weeks.The patient has been in the Boyle Heights hospital since Aug. 14 when he was found at the intersection of Griffin Avenue and E. Avenue 31 in Lincoln Heights.The man is described as being about 60 years old with a medium build, gray hair and brown eyes. He's 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs about 186 pounds, the hospital said.Los Angeles General Medical Center is asking for the public's help to identify this man who has been hospitalized since Aug. 14, 2023.The hospital is unable to describe the extent of his injuries due to patient confidentiality laws, but images provided by L.A. General appeared to show the man unconscious.Anyone with information about the man's identity is urged to contact licensed clinical social workers Daisy Rivera at 323-409-3754 or Nicole Crayon at 323-409-3877.Los Angeles General Medical Center is a public hospital operated by ...

Here's why you should list all your subscriptions

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

A newspaper executive once confided in me that the company's goal was to get people to subscribe with credit cards so the paper could automatically renew the subscription annually.It's a business model that applies to virtually all companies that rely on subscriptions for revenue.And a key reason many firms like it is because people often forget they've subscribed and don't pay attention when subscriptions automatically renew.Nowadays, with streaming services on the rise, this is a practice that consumers need to be especially wary of.Researchers at Stanford and Texas A&M used credit card records to spot the pattern.They found that when credit cards were lost or expired, and when card issuers would ask if the cardholder wanted to maintain various regular payments, many people canceled their subscriptions.Which is to say, these subscriptions were largely out of sight and out of mind. But when reminded that they're making monthly or annual payments, many consumers choose to clean ...

Metrolink offers $10 holiday pass for Labor Day

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

Travelers hoping to avoid traffic congestion and high gas prices can take advantage of the Metrolink holiday pass this Labor Day.Beginning on Sept. 1, commuters can purchase the pass for $10 and can enjoy unlimited rides throughout the Metrolink system on the day of purchase. This is how much California workers spend on their work commutes, study says However, officials said the pass can’t be used to board the Riverside Line. The pass can be purchased here.Metrolink trains will be operating on its weekend schedule due to Labor Day.Officials hope the pass will help ease some traffic congestion as residents head out of town for the holiday weekend.Southern California AAA reported that bookings for flights, hotels, rental cars, and cruises have all increased compared to 2022. Residents who may need a weekend alternative to the holiday pass can also purchase the $15 Summer Day Pass, which offers unlimited weekday train rides on the day of purchase.  

NorCal prison on generator after fires knock out power

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

By Christopher Weber | Associated PressA Northern California prison was on generator power for a second week and inmates were issued masks to cope with unhealthy air after wildfires knocked out electricity and choked the remote region with smoke.Dozens of lightning-sparked blazes have burned for weeks near Oregon, where the largest group, the Smith River Complex, has charred more than 115 square miles (298 square kilometers) of forest.Last week flames came within about 5 miles (8 kilometers) of Pelican Bay State Prison, but firefighters protected communities around the maximum-security lockup that houses about 1,600 inmates in Del Norte County, said Dev Khalsa, a spokesperson at the fire’s command center.“Unfortunately the smoke cover has been pretty thick,” Khalsa said. Air quality was unhealthy in the coastal area Wednesday, according to the U.S. Air Quality Index.Lingering smoke infiltrated Pelican Bay housing, where Terri Thompson Jackson’s husband, Jeffr...

Could 49ers trade Nick Bosa? Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch scoff at that suggestion

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

SANTA CLARA — The 49ers may have traded away Trey Lance, but Nick Bosa is definitely not available, coach Kyle Shanahan made clear Wednesday.“No. I haven’t talked to many people about that but I know I feel pretty strongly,” Shanahan said. “I think everyone would agree to that.”General manager John Lynch concurred in an ensuing media session. Asked if there’s a chance they trade Bosa, Lynch replied: “No, there isn’t.”Bosa’s holdout has stretched throughout all of training camp and the preseason while the 49ers negotiate with his agent for likely the biggest contract in NFL history for a non-quarterback.“I thought (a deal) would come probably at this time, looking at the history of those things,” Shanahan added. “I’m really hoping it gets done. I know they’re working tirelessly. Hopefully we can get him in sooner than later.”Can he imagine not having Bosa on this team?“I can imagine anythi...

The nine most expensive homes reported sold in Milpitas in the week of Aug. 21

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:50:43 GMT

A house in Milpitas that sold for $3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Milpitas in the past two weeks.In total, nine residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $1.5 million, $826 per square foot.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded from the week of August 14 to the week of Aug. 27 even if the property may have been sold earlier.9. $819,500, condominium in the 1300 block of Highland CourtThe sale of the condominium in the 1300 block of Highland Court in Milpitas has been finalized. The price was $819,500, and the new owners took over the condominium in August. The condominium was built in 1971 and has a living area of 1,155 square feet. The price per square foot was $710. The condominium features three bedrooms and two bathrooms.8. $901,000, condominium in the first block of Bettencourt WayThe 1,253 square-foot condominium in the f...