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Contact 2 digs into St. Louis County property value reassessments

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:28:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - St. Louis County Assessor Jake Zimmerman knows a thing or two because he’s seen a thing or two.“A lot of people get this letter in the mail. It comes from me and at the top it says in big bold letters, ‘This is not a bill,’” Zimmerman said.“People are busy. You’ve got a job; you’ve got to pick up the kids. You throw it out, right? Please don’t throw out that letter! Because right underneath where it says ‘This is not a bill,’ that’s where it tells you what I think your home is worth.”It’s real estate reassessment time in St. Louis County. Missouri law requires reassessment every two years in odd numbered years and at least once every six years.“I am not the tax man. I don’t set your tax rates. The school district does that and the fire department does that,” Zimmerman said. “What I’m in charge of is figuring out what your house could have sold for on January 1 of this year.” Edwardsville High School asst. principal accused of sex with teen Here’s how it wor...

New greenway connects St. Charles to St. Louis County communities and economies

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:28:25 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Various greenways are being completed from St. Louis City to St. Charles County. The trails prove they're connecting not only local communities but economies as well."I think it's a great thing for the community, and I only hope that it continues to grow,” said Lisa Brown, a St. Charles County resident.The Great Rivers Greenway is expanding its reach with numerous greenway projects throughout the St. Louis region. The recently finished Brickline Greenway leg in front of CITYPARK already makes downtown more accessible.A city-funded pathway nearby under Interstate 64 at 21st Street will soon connect to the greenway for expanded mobility for residents and visitors. For sale: Eccentric Fenton home hidden behind quaint exterior In a statement, the St. Louis Planning Division Program Manager, Scott Ovilgie, said:"The City of St. Louis is excited to see segments of the Brickline Greenway open to demonstrate to residents the ambitious scale of the project. We loo...

Marlins feast on Rockies’ pitching in 10-2 rout at Coors Field

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:28:25 GMT

The highlight for Colorado fans on Wednesday night at Coors Field arrived in the seventh inning when Nuggets forward Bruce Brown’s image flashed on the giant scoreboard above left field. He received a standing ovation.The key role player for the newly-crowned NBA Western Conference champions was among the announced crowd of 19,546 who watched the Rockies get drubbed by the Marlins, 10-2.This was an ugly game for the local nine, who were outhit 10-4. The four hits tied for the Rockies’ fewest at home this season.Karl Kauffmann, making his second major-league start, pitched 4 1/3 innings, giving up five runs on six hits. The right-hander walked three and fanned two. Kauffmann kept Colorado in the game — with the help of double plays to end the first and second innings — until the Marlins ripped into him in the fifth inning with four hits, including a two-run double by Luis Arraez, who’s hitting .371.“Definitely, that’s going to be key is going...

Metro bus driver stabbed in Woodland Hills; suspect at large

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:28:25 GMT

Police are searching for a suspect who stabbed a Metro bus driver Wednesday night in Woodland Hills.  Calls about the incident, located at Erwin Street and Topanga Canyon Boulevard, came in at around 5:15 p.m., officials with the Los Angeles Police Department said.  "The Department has mustered a number of night watch detectives and uniform personnel to investigate this senseless attack," LAPD Chief Moore said. "Detectives are speaking with witnesses and gathering video evidence. Numerous uniform officers are conducting a grid search of the area." It is unclear what led up to the incident, but officials said the victim was transported to the hospital in unknown condition.  Footage from Sky5 showed a large police presence at the scene while authorities investigated. LAPD on the scene of an alleged stabbing of a Metro Bus driver in Woodland Hills May 24, 2023. (KTLA)LAPD on the scene of an alleged stabbing of a Metro Bus driver in Woodland Hills May 24, 2023. (KTLA)The suspe...

Nazi elements pulled from 6th grade 'Sound of Music' production

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:28:25 GMT

Amid backlash from parents, a 6th-grade production of “The Sound of Music” in Fullerton will be altered to remove Nazi elements, the district superintendent announced.The musical, which is being produced at Rolling Hills Elementary School, tells the classic story of the von Trapp family’s escape from the Nazis in Austria prior to World War II.When parents found out that the production would include swastikas and other Nazi props, and involve children giving a “Hail Hitler” salute, Fullerton School District Superintendent Bob Pletka intervened.“These social media posts of our children could leave them vulnerable to co-opting of these photographs by nefarious individuals or groups meant to mock or exploit our children for their own purposes,” Pletka said in a statement. Parents protest Pride event at North Hollywood elementary school “When my wife called me, she said, ‘Our son was whispering ‘little Nazi boy, little Nazi boy.’ I'm like, what? Where's that coming from?” one parent sa...

Man accused of attempted sexual assault on elderly woman in Ventura

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:28:25 GMT

A man is accused of attempting to sexually assault an elderly woman while she was gardening in Ventura on Wednesday.The suspect was identified as Lathanial Walker, 26, by the Ventura Police Department.Officers received reports of an attempted sexual assault on the 200 block of South Dunning Street around 8:15 a.m.When police arrived, they discovered the victim, a 75-year-old woman, had been gardening in her front yard when Walker approached her on foot.He stood for several minutes while watching her tend to the garden. Then he suddenly moved in closer to her and dropped his pants, police said.“Walker grabbed the victim from behind and began to drag her toward a more secluded area,” police said. “The victim yelled for help and neighbors intervened to save the victim from further trauma." Father of 3 killed in Northridge shooting while earning money for daughter’s birthday cake During the intervention, Walker fled toward a nearby mall but was later apprehended by responding officers...

CCS, NCS softball playoffs: Wednesday’s semifinal results, championship matchups

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:28:25 GMT

NEW: PREP SPORTS MAILBAGThe Bay Area News Group is introducing a high school sports mailbag in May. Get your questions in as soon as possible. Our debut edition is an open forum. Got questions about spring sports playoffs, coaching changes, an early peek at football season, etc.? Send them to [email protected]. Please include “mailbag” in the subject line.NCSDivision ITuesday’s semifinalNo. 3 California 9, No. 2 Granada 1Wednesday’s semifinalNo. 1 San Ramon Valley 4, No. 4 Freedom 3Division IITuesday’s semifinalsNo. 5 Livermore 8, No. 1 Redwood 2No. 2 Casa Grande 5, No. 3 Alameda 0Friday’s finalNo. 2 Casa Grande (24-4) vs. No. 5 Livermore (15-11) at San Marin high school, 5 p.m.Related ArticlesHigh School Sports | CCS, NCS baseball playoffs: Wednesday’s semifinal results, championship matchups High School Sports | CCS baseball playoffs: Live Oak doesn’t come up aces as Hollister cruises to Division I final High S...

Three injured after West Oakland shooting, police say

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:28:25 GMT

OAKLAND — Three people were hospitalized Wednesday evening in a shooting in a West Oakland neighborhood, authorities said.In an e-mailed statement, a police spokesperson said dispatchers took a call saying a person had been shot near 27th and Market streets.When officers responded to the area and arrived, they found three people suffering from gunshot wounds. Other first responders also responded to the area, providing care before taking the victims to a hospital for treatment.Police did not disclose the victims’ conditions, or any preliminary information about a suspect or associated vehicle.For information leading to the arrest of a suspect, police are offering up to $15,000 in the shooting. Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3426 or Crime Stoppers of Oakland at 510-777-8572.Contact George Kelly at 408-859-5180.

3 injured in West Oakland shooting

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:28:25 GMT

(KRON) -- Three people were injured in a shooting in West Oakland Wednesday evening, the Oakland Police Department said. The shooting happened at 27th Street and Market Street just before 6 p.m., OPD said. All three victims were hospitalized. Their conditions are unknown at this time. The address of the shooting is just blocks away from McClymonds High School. OPD is investigating the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call (510) 238-3426.

El consumo de un multivitamínico diario podría retrasar el deterioro cognitivo

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:28:25 GMT

(CNN) — Según un estudio reciente, los adultos mayores que tomaron un complejo multivitamínico a diario durante tres años experimentaron una leve mejora de su memoria al cabo de un año, en comparación con las personas que tomaron un placebo, o pastilla de azúcar.Al inicio del estudio, se pidió a 3.560 adultos mayores de 60 años que aprendieran 20 palabras en un programa de cómputo. Los participantes en el estudio disponían de tres segundos para estudiar cada palabra antes de que apareciera la siguiente. Inmediatamente después, se pidió a los participantes que teclearan todas las palabras que pudieran recordar.Al final del primer año, el estudio descubrió que las personas que seguían tomando un multivitamínico diario eran capaces de recordar, de media, casi una palabra más que quienes tomaban un placebo. Aunque el efecto fue pequeño, fue estadísticamente significativo, según el estudio publicado este miércoles en la revista académica The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.S...