Home

Saratoga man charged with grand larceny in alleged home improvement ploy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:54 GMT

RENSSELAERVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Saratoga Springs man was arrested Thursday following an investigation regarding home renovations. Dakota Smith, 28, is charged with third-degree grand larceny. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the Albany County Sheriff's Office, investigators say Smith took over $39,000 from an older couple, promising to renovate their home in the town of Rensselaerville in December 2022. Deputies say during the investigation, it was learned Smith did not start any of the work that he promised, stopped communicating with the couple, and never returned the money.Deputies say Smith has a history of embezzlement around the Capital Region and faces charges in multiple jurisdictions. VSP investigating suspicious death in Rutland County Smith was arraigned at the Rensselaerville Town Court. He was released under the supervision of Albany County Probation.

Parts of the Front Range could see the first frost of the season overnight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:54 GMT

The first frost advisory of the season has been issued for the Front Range as temperatures across the area are expected to drop to near-freezing levels overnight.In the northeast plains, a freeze warning has been issued, where temperatures overnight from Greeley to Julesburg could get as low as 30 degrees.While most of the area’s lows will stay right above freezing into Saturday morning, the National Weather Service in Boulder warned residents the frost from the low temps could harm or kill outdoor plants if they’re left uncovered.For the Denver metro and northern Front Range, mainly Denver, the western suburbs and Boulder and Fort Collins, low temperatures could get as cold as 32 degrees; Denver’s forecast low is 40 degrees.Further south around Colorado Springs and Pueblo, low temperatures could reach 33 degrees.There will be a weak front this morning, low clouds behind, which will limit warming, leading to yet cooler temps across the plains – still near nor...

I-76 west reopened north of Commerce City after crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:54 GMT

Interstate 76 westbound has reopened north of Commerce City after a crash closed the west lanes for about 30 minutes.The closure was reported at East 74th Avenue by the Colorado Department of Transportation at 6:26 a.m. on Twitter, and the lanes reopened at 6:55 a.m.#I76 westbound: Roadway reopened to traffic at CO 224/70th Avenue; East 74th Avenue. https://t.co/wKhK6L8nWf— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) October 6, 2023Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Colo. 93 in Arvada reopened after “serious injury” crash Crime and Public Safety | Woman hit, killed in early Tuesday crash near Aurora middle school Crime and Public Safety | 44th, Harlan in Wheat Ridge reopened after crash Crime and Public Safety | I-25 reopened in Walsenburg after crash Crime and Public Safety | Several downtown RTD rail lines to be interrupted by mainentance starting next week

Fatality shuts down SB 101 Freeway through Hollywood area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:54 GMT

A fatality involving a pedestrian on the 101 Freeway prompted officials to close the southbound lanes through the Hollywood area Friday morning.The incident was reported by Los Angeles police as a vehicle versus pedestrian around 4:45 a.m. on the 101 Freeway at Vermont, according to the California Highway Patrol. Blood and debris were found on the freeway but no further details about the fatality were provided by the CHP.All lanes were closed during the investigation causing commuters to be diverted off the freeway on North Vermont Avenue.Sky 5 was overhead showing major delays through Hollywood as of 6:30 a.m.The SigAlert was expected to continue until about 8 a.m.

Heat wave scorches Southland through Saturday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:54 GMT

You don't have to be Rob Thomas to know that it's a hot one.Southern California is experiencing an autumn heat wave that will stick around through Saturday.Temperatures are expected to peak Friday in the 80s and 90s for coastal areas and coastal plains, while they'll be between 85 and 100 in valleys and deserts, according to the National Weather Service.Contributing to the heat are Santa Ana winds that are expected to "decrease to 20-35 mph through Friday morning, then to 10-20 mph by Saturday," the NWS said.The NWS encourages the following to remain safe:Limit outdoor activities, especially during the heat of the day.Stay hydrated and avoid caffeine and alcohol.Wear lightweight, loose-fitting and light-colored clothing.Be careful with sources of flame.

Kaiser strike enters 3rd and final day but sides are still far apart

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:54 GMT

A planned three-day strike by Kaiser Permanente health care employees comes to an end Friday but an agreement between union leaders and the healthcare provider is nowhere in sight.Kaiser workers across California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington walked off the job Wednesday demanding better pay and work conditions. That was also the last day of negotiations between the two sides, where Kaiser Permanente apparently agreed for the first time to wage increases across the board but it was not enough.Kaiser Permanente health care employees, joind by Union members representing workers, walk the picket line in Los Angeles during the second day of their strike on October 5, 2023. (Frederic J. BROWN / AFP)The coalition of unions representing health care workers felt the raise was not substantial enough. There are other issues as well, such as short staffing that need to be addressed.“It’s really hard to provide the quality care that the patients deserve when frontline workers are burned out ...

Mystery objects falling from the California sky may be spider 'balloons'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:54 GMT

California residents submitted photographs and videos to Nexstar's KRON this week of mysterious objects falling on their neighborhoods. Morgan Hill resident Gina Watson shot images of strange, white webby objects that fell "from my house all the way to work," she said.John E. Banks, an environmental sciences professor at California State University Monterey Bay, said the objects are likely silky webs created by spiders that are ballooning. "No one has definitively figured out what they are, but they appear to be spider silk," Banks told KRON.(Photo by Gina Watson)Spiders spin out long lines of silk in a phenomenon called ballooning. Several spider species use ballooning to blow in the breeze from one habitat to another, Banks said. A spider will weave its own parachute, or "balloon," and drift through the sky with help from the wind, he explained. The New York Times reported that spider silk is so thin and light that air is like a "thick fluid" in comparison. "The effect o...

3 California cities ranked among top 10 'Foodie Cities' in U.S.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:54 GMT

Whether you’re dining out or cooking at home, California is good place to be a “foodie,” according to a new study.WalletHub, the personal finance website, has ranked over 180 of America’s most populous cities in order of “foodie-friendliness” based on a smorgasbord of metrics related to accessibility, diversity and quality. Each city was also graded on the overall affordability of its dining options and groceries, to present a list that highlights not just the tastiest but also the cheapest “Foodie Cities in America,” according to WalletHub.At the top of the list, perhaps surprisingly, is Orlando, Florida, which ranked high in terms of accessibility, diversity, and quality thanks to its large number of well-reviewed restaurants, ice cream parlors, coffee shops and specialty food stores. The city, however, did not score so high in terms of affordability (ranking #108 out of 182 total cities studied), bringing its weighted average score down to 69.38 out of a possible 100.Still, Orlan...

Pixel has wild new way to get perfect group pics

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:54 GMT

Google's new Pixel smartphones are even better at making your phones look great. The latest Pixel 8 models employ some AI photo editing tools that ride the line of helpful yet wildly creepy.I was at the launch event in New York City where the company got on stage to show off the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. While Pixel phones have always been known for taking great pictures, this time around there's an even bigger emphasis on AI to help make them look even better.The new phones are slightly smaller in the hand, making them much easier to hold, especially the Pro model. They have brighter screens and better camera setups, especially improved on the Pro model.We're seeing a trend among the big three tech companies - Apple, Samsung and Google - of putting their absolute best specs in their top-of-the-line phones. Users can no longer get the smaller size phone and still enjoy the best features.These phones have AI overload - from a smarter Google Assistant to smarter spam call screening."Wh...

Can CBD Take Aloe to Another Level?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:12:54 GMT

Read the original article about CBD and Aloe Vera here.The gooey gel from the aloe vera plant is one of the oldest & most widely-used remedies for skin conditions. Pretty much every skincare product designed to soothe redness, itchiness, or cuts will likely have a significant trace of aloe vera in it. And it’s not just dermatologists that have used aloe vera in their practice. There’s emerging evidence that aloe vera may also benefit gut and gum health.Although aloe vera has a long reputation for healing the body, hemp-extracted CBD has quickly ascended the ranks in the skincare space. Indeed, many skincare manufacturers have now begun adding CBD to their aloe formulations. Although CBD topicals don’t have the long track record of aloe vera products, many customers claim CBD may bolster aloe’s effectiveness.How Could CBD Make Aloe Vera Better?Studies worldwide suggest CBD shares many of aloe vera’s positive traits. Most significantly, CBD seems to have anti-inflammatory properti...