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Watch: Rare white killer whale calf spotted off California coast

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:44:38 GMT

NEWPORT, Calif. (KSWB) — A rare white killer whale calf was captured on video Monday swimming among a pod of orcas off the Southern California coast.The footage of the orca pod was captured by Newport Coastal Adventure, which was tipped off to the pod's location around 10:30 a.m. by a Long Beach whale-watching company.The orcas were initially spotted over 45 miles from the Newport Harbor, but crews with Newport Coastal Adventure decided to take all available boats out on a last-minute trip for a chance to see the killer whales, according to Captain Delaney Trowbridge. VIDEO: Indiana deputy saves woman from choking on french fries A group of 20 passengers were able to spot the pod of seven in the waters, including a three-year-old calf aptly named Frosty for its white appearance, Trowbridge said. According to Newport Coastal Adventure, Frosty has a unique genetic condition that gives the calf a lighter pigment than normal killer whales. Killer whale calves usually have the same bla...

Morgan, Atwood named Big 12 pitcher, player of the week

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:44:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It was a good weekend for the Texas Longhorns battery.Pitcher Mac Morgan and catcher Reese Atwood were instrumental in guiding the Longhorns to a 3-game sweep of Oklahoma State, and they were honored by the Big 12 Conference for their efforts. Morgan was selected as the league's pitcher of the week and Atwood was the player of the week. Texas softball moves into top-5 in 3 of 4 national polls after Oklahoma State sweep Morgan ran her scoreless innings streak to 29.2 and Atwood delivered two walk-off hits in the series, including a majestic 263-foot 3-run home run to beat the Cowgirls 3-2 in the second game of the series. She came through in the eighth inning of the first game with a walk-off single for a 1-0 Texas victory.Going back to the series finale against Kansas, Atwood had a streak of three games in which she provided the game-winning hit. She's the first-ever Longhorn to have such a streak.Morgan tossed 9.2 shutout innings against the Cowgirls and lowered h...

Austin Disaster Relief Network lays off portion of staff

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:44:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Disaster Relief Network laid off a portion of its staff due to "a lack of funding," the nonprofit organization said."We needed to eliminate positions in order to be good stewards of the funds donated to us for disaster response," a spokesperson told KXAN. The staff reductions started on March 30.ADRN said it is "restructuring internally," laying off 24 employees and two contractors — about 40% of its staff. ADRN had 59 people and three contractors before the layoffs.ADRN is a disaster-relief, volunteer network made up of more than 200 Austin-area churches.

Watervliet woman sentenced for attacking son

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:44:38 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Watervliet mother who was accused of severely injuring her 10-month-old son was sentenced on Tuesday. Samantha Valentine will serve seven years in prison.She was sentenced in Albany County Court after reaching a plea agreement. Prosecutors said she assaulted her baby multiple times over a four-day period in October 2021. She was charged with attempted murder. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The defense argued Valentine suffered from mental health issues, but the judge said Valentine should still be held responsible to the fullest extent of the law."Regardless of the explanation of your actions, there is no excuse for your actions, your terrible, terrible actions, of attacking your own child."The child suffered bleeding on the brain and other injuries. Prosecutors said he has recovered thanks in part to a responding police officer who performed lifesaving efforts until EMS arrived.

Plan to bring sheriff deputies to Fort Edward approved

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:44:38 GMT

FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office has hired four deputies to serve in the village of Fort Edward. The village is finalizing a plan from earlier in the year to dissolve its police department after years of staff shortages. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Washington County Board of Supervisors approved a proposal last week to hire the deputies. The village will pay Washington County about $384,000 a year for the deputy's salaries, benefits, and uniforms.

Official groundbreaking for Clinton Market Collective in Albany

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:44:38 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An official groundbreaking ceremony took place on Tuesday on a revitalization project in downtown Albany. Work is already underway on the Clinton Market Collective, which is located next to the Albany Skyway.Officials redesigned the space with the goal of bringing in startup businesses, local artists, events and more. Organizers said the location has a lot of potential. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "This site will be what you make of it," Capitalize Albany VP Ashley Mohl said. "If you want this gateway to be New York's Capital City gateway -- active and engaging destination for the local community and the region as a whole to enjoy -- then we need to continue to have your help and support."The project received funding from the state's Downtown Revitalization Initiative. Officials hope to open the new space next spring.

Nursing students respond to simulated disaster

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:44:38 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Local nursing students trained for a mock mass casualty event at Russell Sage on Tuesday. The training was a simulated mass casualty car crash. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Department of Health representatives and local first responders also took part. School officials said students were taught skills that will minimize injuries and maximize survival."It teaches them a whole other aspect of nursing, which is triaging, quickly assess, move on. It's that nerve of steel training, too, where you want to stay calm and focused and your job is just to triage."Emergency personnel will be back on campus to facilitate the training on Wednesday and Friday.

Rockies’ ride Ryan Feltner’s excellent start to win over Guardians

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:44:38 GMT

CLEVELAND — In the middle of April, right-hander Ryan Feltner looked like part of the Rockies’ problem. Now he’s pitching like he just might be part of the solution.Feltner was outstanding Tuesday night in Colorado’s 5-1 victory over the Guardians at Progressive Field, yielding just one unearned run on five hits over six innings.The Rockies beat the Guardians for the second game in a row to clinch the three-game series and give the Rockies their first series victory of the season.Feltner received a big boost from a grizzly veteran — 36-year-old designated hitter Charlie Blackmon — and a fresh-from-the-farm rookie — 24-year-old center fielder Brenton Doyle.Blackmon led off the game with a home run and added an RBI double and scored a run in Colorado’s three-run second. His leadoff homer was the 40th of his career, moving up to ninth all-time in major league history. His two runs scored gave him 892 for his career, tying him with Hall of...

Campaign finance violation complaint against Calderón, CdeBaca dismissed

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:44:38 GMT

A campaign finance complaint alleging Denver mayoral candidate Lisa Calderón and incumbent City Councilwoman Candi CdeBaca circumvented city law by sharing polling data and other resources without properly documenting it on campaign finance reports was dismissed for lack of evidence.Hearing officer Macon Cowles found that the complaint filed by Kwon Atlas, CdeBaca’s then-opponent in the race for the City Council District 9 seat, in late March failed to meet standards to demonstrate that the two candidates violated general campaign finance regulations.Atlas contended that Calderón and CdeBaca using the polling data without recording it was an in-kind contribution to their campaigns and violated election law even if it came before Calderón filed her candidate paperwork. The value of the polling data also may have exceeded campaign contribution limits for candidates participating in the city’s Fair Election Fund program.Cowles explained his decision to dismiss the complaint...

Hospital seeks help identifying patient found in Los Angeles County

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:44:38 GMT

Hospital staff are hoping the public can help identify an unknown patient found in Los Angeles County.The male patient is currently at the LAC+USC Medical Center. Officials said he was found on 1600 South Santee Street on Monday.He is described as a man in his 60s, standing 5 feet tall and weighing 101 pounds with a small frame. He has black hair and brown eyes.An unidentified male patient at the LAC+USC Medical Center on April 24, 2023. (LAC+USC Medical Center)Officials are searching for the man’s family or acquaintances. No other identifying descriptions were released.Anyone with information is asked to contact Daisy Rivera at 323-409-3754 or Nicole Crayon at 323-409-3877.