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California campsite reservation bill heads to governor's desk

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:08:20 GMT

SAN DIEGO (KSWB) -- A bill that would make it easier for campers to reserve a campsite in California state parks is headed to the governor's desk to be signed into law after it passed through the legislature with unanimous support.AB 618, introduced by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda), proposed amendments to state policies regarding campsite reservation that aim to free up more spaces by deterring late cancellations and no-shows with added penalties.The bill also directs the California State Parks department to implement a lottery system for a handful of the most coveted campsites, as well as provide a discount to park visitors under a certain income threshold through the "Golden Bear" pass. VIDEO: Dolphins swim through bioluminescent waters in Orange County "California's public parks and beaches are treasures that should be enjoyed by all Californians and demand for them has increased greatly," Bauer-Kahan said in a statement to FOX5SanDiego.com. "As a camper myself,...

$250K reward offered as detectives search for assailant who shot Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:08:20 GMT

PALMDALE, Calif. (AP) — Authorities asked for the public’s help and offered a $250,000 reward as investigators searched Sunday for the assailant who shot and killed a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy as he sat in his patrol car at an intersection. Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, 30, died at a hospital after being found unconscious in the vehicle while on duty around 6 p.m. Saturday in the city of Palmdale, Sheriff Robert Luna said. Luna said he believed the shooting was a “targeted attack.” But the motive, and whether Clinkunbroomer or the department in general was the target, was not yet known.“Without warning, he was murdered while serving our community,” an emotional Luna said at a Sunday news conference during which he urged any potential witnesses to contact detectives. “Please, I beg you. Somebody has information. Make things right.”The department released grainy surveillance video of a dark-colored sedan that pulled alongside the patrol car in the moments before th...

The spotlight is on Ukraine at UN leaders’ gathering, but is there room for other global priorities?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:08:20 GMT

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The war in Ukraine and its visiting president take center stage at the United Nations this week, but developing countries will be vying for the spotlight as well as they push for faster action on poverty and inequality at the first full-on meeting of world leaders since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted travel three years ago.The annual meeting at the U.N. General Assembly takes place at a polarizing and divisive juncture in history — the most fraught and dangerous since the Cold War, according to many analysts and diplomats.They point to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, which upended already difficult relations among major powers as well as the ongoing impact of the pandemic, high food prices, the worsening climate emergency, escalating conflicts, and the world’s failure to tackle poverty, hunger and gender inequality.For developing countries, the top priority is the U.N.’s two-day summit starting Monday aimed at generating action by world leaders ...

Dr. Qureshi from Loyola Medicine answers questions on new COVID vaccine

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:08:20 GMT

Most Americans should get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, health officials said Tuesday.Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months and older and the agency's director quickly signed off Tuesday on the panel's recommendation. That means doses should be available this week, some as early as Wednesday.The severity of the COVID-19 pandemic has faded, but there are still thousands of hospitalizations and hundreds of deaths in the U.S. each week. Hospitalizations have been increasing since late summer, though the latest data indicate infections may be starting to level off, particularly in the South.Still, experts worry that immunity from previous vaccinations and infections is fading in many people, and a new shot would save many lives.According to a survey last month that CDC cited, about 42% said they would definitely or probably get the new vaccine. Yet only about 20% of adults got an updated booster when it was offered a ...

Texas DT Byron Murphy's touchdown catch vs. Wyoming has been in the making since last season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:08:20 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Byron Murphy isn't ready to claim he has the best hands on the team after his touchdown grab against Wyoming, but he's been waiting to stand tall in the end zone for a while now.Murphy hauled in a 1-yard scoring pass from Quinn Ewers for Texas' first touchdown in the Longhorns' 31-10 win over Wyoming on Saturday, and the 6-foot-1, 310-pound defensive lineman lined up at fullback to make the play. He's the second defensive lineman to score an offensive touchdown in Longhorns history. Derek Lokey was the first to do it during the 2007 Holiday Bowl. Texas swaps with Florida State in AP Top 25, Longhorns have highest ranking since 2009 The play has been part of the offensive since last season, Murphy said, so he's had to bide his time to get a shot at getting six."I've just been waiting for my time," he said. "We've been practicing it, so when the opportunity presented itself, I was ready."11:45 2Q: Certified large human being Byron Murphy moonlights as a fullback and ...

Sammy Walker flexes NHL muscles in Wild’s prospects showcase

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:08:20 GMT

Sammy Walker got his first taste of the NHL last season and looked like it in the Wild’s prospects game Sunday against the Chicago Blackhawks.Walker, who will join the rest of the team for training camp when it starts on Thursday, scored a hat trick and added an assist in a 7-4 victory in the second annual Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase at TRIA Rink.It probably should have been more. With just less than 2 minutes to play, Walker had an open shot at an empty net but sent a leading pass to teammate Rasmus Kumpulainen — and the puck floated untouched into the back boards.“Honestly, I don’t know what I was thinking,” Walker said. “I thought he was going and was trying to be a nice guy, just laying it out, and it kind of went too far. I kinda messed that up.”Coach Brett McLean, who ran the prospects camp and will take the reins for the first time as the Wild’s AHL coach in Iowa this fall, said he’d rather Walker had tried to score there but that was hardly the takeaway from the weekend.Th...

UPDATE: Man shot Sunday afternoon in Central West End

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:08:20 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A 70-year-old man was shot Sunday in the Central West End neighborhood. The shooting happened around 4 p.m. in the 4200 block of Maryland Avenue, according to a police report from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Day Two of UAW strike: Wentzville picketers explain their motives When officers arrived to the scene, they found the victim with a gunshot wound in his leg. Investigators reported the victim to be "conscious and breathing," but have not yet disclosed the extent of his injuries. No suspect information is available at this time. This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available. CORRECTION: A previous report from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. acquired by FOX 2 around 5 p.m., stated the victim was a 7-year-old boy. The updated police report states the victim was a 70-year-old man. The story has been revised with the corrected detail.

Spree of shattered car windows overnight in Central West End

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:08:20 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Police are investigating what led up to a spree of shattered car windows overnight in the Central West End neighborhood. FOX 2 has learned of damage to at least 15 cars in the neighborhood sometime between Saturday night and Sunday morning. Windows were busted for many cars parked near the corner of Lindell Boulevard and Euclid Avenue. PHOTOS: St. Louis Renaissance Festival returns for its 25th year Pick-up trucks, sedans and SUVs all suffered significant damage. It's unclear if victims had items stolen while their windows were shattered. FOX 2 has reached out to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department on the matter. Police say they are investigating, but have not yet provided further updates as of Sunday afternoon.

Families gather to celebrate Rosh Hashanah in Weldon Spring

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:08:20 GMT

WELDON SPRING, Mo. - Sunday marks the final day of Rosh Hashanah, and many celebrated the Jewish New Year around the St. Louis area. In St. Charles County, organizers hosted "Shofar in the Park" at the Veterans Tribute Park in Weldon Spring. A shofar is a horn crafted from the horn of a ram. Playing it is said to contain deep meanings and inspiring messages for personal reflection. PHOTOS: St. Louis Renaissance Festival returns for its 25th year During the event, a Tashlich was read. That's a prayer near a body of water, expressing hope that God would cast the indiscretions of the people into the sea.Later on Sunday, visitors also participated in the ancient tradition of eating apples dipped in honey, in hopes of securing a sweet new year.

Hancock & Kelley: St. Louis homeless camp, Illinois cash bail & Missouri sports betting push

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:08:20 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It was another Sunday morning of sometimes heated but always civil political debate on Hancock and Kelley on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023.John Hancock, Republican consultant, and Michael Kelley, Democrat consultant, discussed the following topics:A homeless camp on the lawn of St. Louis City Hall appears to be growing, and city officials have no plan to remove it with used toiletries in plain sight.  One woman is 7 months pregnant.  Her husband fears she may give birth in a tent on the lawn. The couple is protesting a lack of “coed” shelter space for married couples.           Cash bail is officially against the law in Illinois starting Monday. Suspected felons will be freed “en masse” unless a state’s attorney can show a judge clear and convincing evidence that a suspect poses a threat to a person or community and/or the suspect is likely to flee.   Missouri’s pro sports teams ...