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Federal judge says California’s capital city can’t clear homeless camps during extreme heat

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:52 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily banned Sacramento from clearing homeless encampments for at least 14 days, citing the extreme heat forecast this month in California’s capital city. Judge Troy L. Nunley in the U.S. District Court for Eastern California issued the order last week after homeless advocates argued that the city disregarded its own protocol by pushing a vulnerable population out of shaded areas during blistering heat. Advocates said clearing the camps in such weather puts homeless people in “obvious danger.” Sacramento defines temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32.2 Celsius) as being “excessive heat” in its protocols, the complaint reads. The temperature at the state capital is forecast to hit 90 degrees Fahrenheit or greater on 21 days in August, including nine days where the temperature is expected to reach 95 Fahrenheit (35 Celsius). The complaint includes details about a so-called sweep in mid-July, when the temperature was...

Fargo officer wounded in fatal shooting while responding to crash to leave hospital

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:52 GMT

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A Fargo police officer wounded last month by a shooter who killed an officer and injured another is expected to leave the hospital on Monday, police said.Officer Tyler Hawes, who was wounded along with officer Andrew Dotas, was “anticipated to be released” from the hospital, the Fargo Police Department announced on Facebook. Dotas left the hospital Saturday.Dotas, Hawes and a bystander, Karlee Koswick, were wounded when Mohamad Barakat opened fire on them as police responded July 14 to a routine traffic crash. Barakat fatally shot officer Jake Wallin, 23. A fourth officer, Zach Robinson, shot and killed Barakat, 37.After the shooting, investigators found guns, 1,800 rounds of ammunition and explosives in Barakat’s vehicle. Authorities have said he appeared to have been planning a larger attack on the day of the shooting, when summer festivities were underway in the Fargo area.Police visited Barakat’s home and interviewed him at least twice in recent ye...

Neighbors say a Chicago man charged with killing an 8-year-old girl was upset over noise

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:52 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — A man was charged with first-degree murder Monday after witnesses said an 8-year-old Chicago girl riding a scooter was fatally shot by someone upset over noise.The charge was filed against Michael Goodman, 43, in the death of Sarabi Medina, Chicago police announced. “It just didn’t make sense. None of it made sense,” neighbor Megan Kelle told the Chicago Sun-Times. “Everybody in the community would just tell him they are just kids having fun playing. Just let them be.” The shooting happened Saturday night in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood. Police were at Goodman’s apartment building Sunday, interviewing people and collecting evidence, hours after the shooting.“Before he shot her, he had said something about them being too loud,” Kelley said.After the shooting, Goodman was tackled by Sarabi’s father and shot during a struggle, according to a police report. He was taken to a hospital.“He ran over there, football-tackled this guy,”...

Skilling: Cloudy, warm on Tuesday before possible showers arrive

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:52 GMT

Chicagoans came off the first weekend of August---a weekend which was  cooler than normal and sporadically wet in the city with drenching rains soaking southern sections of the metro area where as much as 4 to 6" of rain was reported Friday night into Saturday---into a Monday which opened cloud but saw breaks in the clouds allow patches of blue sky and some mixed sunshine by and during the afternoon. Monday will go into the books with a high of 79 and a low of 67—which average out 2.4-deg below normal. It's the 3rd consecutive day to post a daily average temp deficit.  Still. last week finished nearly a deg ABOVE NORMAL—this week is likely to post a 0.4-deg temp surplus with next week likely to approach a degree above normal. (NOTE: There has been a "cool bias" in recent official 6 to 10 and 8 to 14 day temp projections—a trend which seem likely to continue based on the latest forecasts and our in house model work).It's worth noting August's opening 7 days are off to a coo...

Southwest suburban travel agent charged with identity and felony theft after alleged travel scams

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:52 GMT

A Southwest suburban travel agent is headed back to court Tuesday after she was arrested this weekend.52-year-old Maysoon Nasir is charged with two counts of identity theft, four counts of felony theft by deception and one misdemeanor count of obstruction of identification.Oak Lawn Police has been looking into the business practices of M&M Events for months.  More than 15 families filed complaints alleging fraud, claiming they paid thousands of dollars for vacation packages that weren’t booked by the travel agent. Carmen Bonilla is still waiting to get her money back.  Days before her Key West trip she says she realized nothing was booked. Bonilla said, “I called the hotel, they didn’t have my name and no confirmation.  I asked for my name, her name but nothing.” More from Lourdes: North Central College professor discusses this week’s political headlines Police said Nasir would advertise the vacation deals through social media.  Customers pai...

Car was intentionally crashed into second floor of Pennsylvania home, authorities say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:52 GMT

MIFFLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A driver is facing charges after authorities say he intentionally crashed a car into the second floor of a Pennsylvania home over the weekend.Shortly after 3 p.m. on Sunday, Junction Fire Company said it was called to assist the Decatur Volunteer Fire Company with a reported vehicle accident on Alfarata Road in Decatur Township, about 120 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. Upon arrival, responders found a vehicle had crashed into the second floor of the home. The driver had already been removed from the car, according to a spokesperson with the fire department. Veterans: Important deadline coming up for PACT Act benefits The driver, identified by Pennsylvania State Police as 20-year-old Evan Miller, was transported to a nearby hospital with undisclosed injuries. Three people were inside the home when it was hit. Authorities have not said if any others were injured.According to Junction Fire Company, Miller appeared to have been traveling at a high rate of...

DJ Moore's TD in Bears' Soldier Field scrimmage had daughter's approval

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:52 GMT

CHICAGO — There were a lot of fans that were quite happy with a moment from a new Bears' receiver during his first appearance with the team on Sunday morning. But there was one who was happier than most for DJ Moore - and she had the chance to let reporters know about it. It just took a little bit of convincing. "She's acting shy, but she ain't shy," said Moore of his daughter, Ari, who was in his hands as he stood and addressed the media after Sunday's fan fest workout at Soldier Field. "She was all go until now."The first question asked to Moore was what his daughter thought of the touchdown he scored during the one training camp practice that takes place at the Bears' home stadium. It was one where he caught the ball in stride on a crossing pattern then raced towards the pylon for the score.It was one of the highlights of the session that the team along with a few fans featured on social media."Didn't you love the touchdown?" the receiver asked Ari, who immediately nodded in appr...

Bryan Randall, Sandra Bullock's longtime partner, dies at 57 from ALS: report

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:52 GMT

(KTLA) - Sandra Bullock's longtime partner Bryan Randall has passed away after a private three-year battle with ALS. He was 57. Randall died over the weekend, his family said in a statement obtained by People magazine. "It is with great sadness that we share that on Aug. 5, Bryan Randall passed away peacefully after a three-year battle with ALS," his family said. "Bryan chose early to keep his journey with ALS private and those of us who cared for him did our best to honor his request."The model-turned-photographer's family then thanked the healthcare workers who helped them through this time. Sandra Bullock attends the Los Angeles premiere of Paramount Pictures' "The Lost City" at Regency Village Theatre on March 21, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)"We are immensely grateful to the tireless doctors who navigated the landscape of this illness with us and to the astounding nurses who became our roommates, often sacrificing their own families t...

MAP: More than 2,400 acres have burned in Central Texas wildfires this year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:52 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video shows how you can help prevent wildfires.AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than 2,400 acres have burned in wildfires across Central Texas so far this year, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.A total of 26 fires have burned 2,435 acres in the 15-county KXAN viewing area, as of Aug. 7. How far behind normal are rainfall totals this year? KXAN is keeping track of wildfires this year. Follow along with the map and database below. We'll keep them updated as new information becomes available. Fires that are still uncontained are red on the map.The table below ranks all the fires in our area this year from largest to smallest. Click on one of the column headers to change how the fires are ranked.We're also keeping track of which counties have burn bans in effect. Click here to see the latest update.

Oak Grove wildfire estimated at 400 acres, 75% contained; Kyle mayor said 1 home destroyed

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:52 GMT

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — At least one home and numerous outbuildings were destroyed along with multiple homes evacuated after a wildfire in Hays County started Saturday. Officials said no more evacuations were in place Sunday. Officials started responding to the fire, named the Oak Grove Fire, shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday, according to the Hays County Office of Emergency Services website. PHOTOS: Oak Grove Fire burns in Hays County The fire was first reported to be near Oak Grove Road near San Marcos. It is estimated at 400 acres and 75% contained according to a social media post at 12:55 p.m. Monday from the Texas A&M Forest Service. Photos show aftermath of Oak Grove Fire in Hays County, Aug. 7, 2023. (KXAN Photo/Jala Washington)Photos show aftermath of Oak Grove Fire in Hays County, Aug. 7, 2023. (KXAN Photo/Jala Washington)Photos show aftermath of Oak Grove Fire in Hays County, Aug. 7, 2023. (KXAN Photo/Jala Washington)Photos show aftermath of Oak Grove Fire in Hays Co...