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Local businesses prepare for holiday shopping season

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:39:51 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- It's out with the turkey and in with Santa Clause at Wit's End in Clifton Park as the store shifts into high gear for the holiday season. “We want to be ready for Black Friday so we bring our Christmas things out and get everything so festive and fun," Susan Hoffman, Owner, said. "This is our 49th year in business and it’s always different, it always brings a lot of energy to the store.” Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Over in Stuyvesant Plaza, Danielle Obernesser, Co-Owner of 5th Corner Goods and Gifts, is also preparing for the influx of holiday shoppers. “Normally we might have a lunch rush or after dinner rush but now, this time of year, it’ll be all day long constant," Obernesser said. The holidays tend to bring a boost for small businesses with higher rates of travel and more customers from outside of the area while locals search for more unique gifts. Small Business Saturday deals arou...

Cardinals complete deals for starting pitchers Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:39:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Cardinals have finalized deals to add starting pitchers Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson. Cardinals lead executive John Mozeliak confirmed both Lynn and Gibson would join the team for the 2024 season via one-year deals during a Tuesday afternoon news conference.Lynn will make around $10 million this year. Gibson will make around $12 million. Both also have club options for 2025.Mozeliak acknowledged during a Tuesday news conference that both Lynn and Gibson wanted to join next year's St. Louis pitching staff, an important factor in the signings. Padres choose former Cardinals skipper Mike Shildt as new manager Lynn is the last remaining active player from the 2011 World Series championship roster. Gibson is a former Mizzou standout and got a good recommendation from Adam Wainwright. Both are 36 years old.With the new deals, the Cardinals add two experienced arms to a pitching staff often plagued by injuries and inconsistencies last year. Lynn and Gibson have b...

Dubuque Coffee coming to 90 Schnucks stores

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:39:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Dubuque Coffee products will be available in 90 Schnucks Markets across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. This expansion will make the locally roasted coffee brand more widely accessible. The company is working to be in more homes and businesses.The Dubuque Coffee brand has been available from the roastery in Brentwood or through the online store. It can also be found on Dierberg's Market shelves.“We’re thrilled to be the coffee of choice in hundreds of the best restaurants, private clubs and favored establishments throughout the Midwest and the nation,” stated Charles Dubuque. “Defining the art of coffee is our commitment. We like taking that to new heights every day and are excited for the opportunity with Schnucks to bring our coffee directly into your homes.”Dubuque Coffee started in 2015 in St. Louis. They source coffee beans from Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Kenya, Sumatra and roast them to make signature blends.

Missouri to be one of the first states to implement new bar exam

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:39:51 GMT

KANSAS CITY, MO. -- Changes are coming to the bar exam to keep up with the ever-changing lawyer profession. It's one of the largest changes in the history of the bar exam. Judge Cindy Martin with the Missouri Western District Court of Appeals chaired the task force of the three-year research project. She said this NextGen Bar Exam puts a greater emphasis on skills for lawyers. "It's really exciting to think of a licensure exam that adds the component of integration that feels like the real-world practice of law; that piece will be new," Martin said in an exclusive interview with Missouri Chief Capitol Bureau Reporter Emily Manley.At the end of law school, the bar exam is the final hurdle towards becoming a licensed attorney. "You have to be able to apply your lawyering skills to the facts in front of you to effectively give your client an answer," Martin said. "The legal business needs to keep up with the changing profession and that's what this NextGen Bar Exam ...

I-70 mountain Express Lanes to open longer hours for Thanksgiving, Christmas holiday travel

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:39:51 GMT

The Interstate 70 mountain Express Lanes will open for longer hours around Thanksgiving and Christmas to accommodate the expected busy holiday travel.Gov. Jared Polis in a Monday letter requested the Colorado Transportation Investment Office, the CDOT division that owns and operates state express lanes, to open the express lanes through the mountain to provide drivers more choices during the holidays, CDOT said in a news release.#CDOT #News: @GovofCO requests mountain #ExpressLanes be open more days over holiday season. #I70 mountain Express Lanes will be open multiple extra days over #Thanksgiving and #Christmas week.Details: https://t.co/ZhApAO7GmW#KnowBeforeYouGo pic.twitter.com/Ab2zRfLfO1— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) November 21, 2023“The public invested significant dollars to build these lanes, and as a matter of public trust, we need to make sure they are open when people need them,” Polis said in the letter. “This means weekends, holiday ...

L.A. Times reporters barred from writing about Israel-Hamas war after signing open letter, report says

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:39:51 GMT

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, questions about coverage have divided newsrooms and audiences across the country and world.On Nov. 9, hundreds of American journalists signed an open letter criticizing the "devastating bombing campaign and media blockade in Gaza," as well as the deaths of journalists covering the conflict.That advocacy has come at a cost, at least for employees of the Los Angeles Times, which has decided to prohibit any reporter who signed that letter from covering Gaza or the conflict for three months, Semafor reports. The letter's call for journalists to use terms like "apartheid,” “ethnic cleansing” and “genocide," was reportedly a step too far for the Times, which did not respond to a request for comment from Semafor.After the open letter was published, Executive Editor Kevin Merida sent a company-wide email on the company's ethics and fairness policy. He stipulated that a “fair-minded reader of the Times news coverage should not be able to discern the private...

Ride aboard Disneyland's original train cars at this California Christmas event

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:39:51 GMT

Those looking for a Christmas excursion and a little bit of Disney history will want to make a trip to California's Central Coast this holiday season for the opportunity to ride in one of the original train cars from Disneyland's grand opening.The train cars currently reside in Santa Margarita in San Luis Obispo County, and you can book yourself a trip to ride in the unique historic artifacts.Beginning on select Fridays and Saturdays through the remainder of the year, Santa Margarita Ranch will be hosting "Christmas at the Ranch," a holiday event that allows guests to ride aboard classic trains through decorated landscapes, enjoy hot chocolate, and, ultimately, meet up with Santa Claus inside his barn.There are two train options for those looking to attend. One is a 1940s diesel locomotive that pulls open-air train cars; the other is an 1800s steam engine that pulls the train cars that once operated as part of the Disneyland Railroad.Two original Disneyland train cars are pulled by ...

Mystery illness sickens dogs in Los Angeles County: Here’s what you need to know

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:39:51 GMT

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s Veterinary Public Health Program is investigating multiple reports of Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease that have been found in dogs in the Los Angeles County area, officials announced Tuesday.Symptoms of the illness include cough, nasal discharge, sneezing and lack of energy in dogs.“Currently, Public Health is in case-finding mode to determine if and to what extent there is a new respiratory illness impacting dogs in Los Angeles County. As additional information becomes available, we will update the public,” a news release said. Long Beach confirms first case of mosquito-borne St. Louis Encephalitis since 1984 Since Nov. 16, the agency has received multiple reports from veterinarians of dogs with the respiratory illness but tested negative for other common viruses and bacteria found in dogs with similar symptoms.Dog owners whose pets have contracted the illness are being contacted to determine where the dogs may h...

Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan search for next 'Karate Kid' to star in new movie

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:39:51 GMT

"Cobra Kai" is one of the biggest hits on Netflix.Many know that the source of the material stems from the 1984 classic "The Karate Kid."There are already five "Karate Kid" movies and more than 50 episodes of "Cobra Kai."Now the original film's star Ralph Macchio will reprise his role as Daniel LaRusso in a new film, which will also star Jackie Chan of 2010's "The Karate Kid."Macchio returned to the role in "Cobra Kai." Chan will return to his role as Mr. Han, the role he played opposite Jaden Smith in the franchise's updated story.But, there's a twist.They're looking for the next "Karate Kid."The two men made the announcement in a video posted to the YouTube account of Sony Pictures Entertainment."The global search for the star of our new film starts right now," Macchio explained. "So let's 'wax on, wax off' everybody.""You mean 'check it on, check it off, hang it up,'" Chan chimed in."Maybe the new 'Karate Kid' will have to do it all?" Macchio continued.The open casting call is al...

Nadine Rodriguez Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Accident on Highway 180 [Fresno County, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:39:51 GMT

68-Year-Old Female Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after Fatal Collision near Siskiyou AvenueFRESNO, CA (November 21, 2023) – Nadine Rodriguez died early Thursday in a pedestrian crash on Highway 180 near Siskiyou Avenue. The incident occurred at approximately 5:20 a.m.Per reports, the on-duty driver of a deputy vehicle hit a female pedestrian who was crossing the road. The deputy then pulled over and rendered aid to the severely injured woman.Medical personnel arrived and eventually declared 68-year-old Rodriguez deceased. Police officers later determined that due to lack of lighting the driver was unable to see the pedestrian who was wearing dark clothing.At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of Nadine Rodriguez. May you find comfort and strength during this devastating time.It is important to have strong legal representa...