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Child drowns in Hutto pool Sunday, police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:37 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A child drowned at a neighborhood's pool in Hutto Sunday, according to a city of Hutto spokesperson.It happened at a pool off Great Western Drive. The only pool in that area, according to Google Maps' satellite view, is associated with a neighborhood called the Park at Brushy Creek. The address of The Park at Brushy Creek matches the area of the pool, according to its website. Photos there also show a pool as an amenity. KXAN has reached out to the neighborhood for comment and will update this story when we receive a response.Hutto police are investigating what the city called a "tragic situation," but the city could not provide more information Monday on when exactly it happened, the circumstances surrounding it or the age of the child.A real estate listing for a nearby home shows a photo of a pool with a sign out front that says "Warning: No lifeguards on duty. Children not allowed to use pool without adult supervision." The listing was last updated May 31. That sa...

Disc golf tournament returning to Montgomery County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:37 GMT

CHARLESTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The annual "Blues at Burbine" disc golf tournament is returning to Montgomery County for its third year. The tournament is set for October 28 at the Burbine Memorial Forest Disc Golf Course in Charleston. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Visit Montgomery County is sponsoring the tournament alongside DiscCap, a local nonprofit organization that supports the sport’s growth in the Capital District. This year's event will feature 72 competitors of all skill levels.“Disc golf has captured people of all ages across our community, the state, and the nation, and in just a few short years the Burbine Forest Disc Golf Course has become iconic," said Montgomery County Executive Matthew Ossenfort. "The course is absolutely an asset that’s attracting people from across the northeast and beyond to Montgomery County." Troy Music Hall lunchtime music lineup announced The Burbine Forest Disc Golf Course is a two-mile-long 1...

Alleged fugitive charged with arson in Washington County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:37 GMT

SWANTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- On Wednesday, officers from the Whitehall Police Department traveled to the Northwest State Correctional Facility where Garrett T. Given Sr., 42, was being held as a fugitive from justice. Given was being held on an arrest warrant issued by the Washington County Court. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Police say Given was connected to a vehicle fire on March 10, 2023. Given waived the extradition process and agreed to return to Washington County. He was charged with arson in the third degree, criminal mischief in the second degree, insurance fraud in the third degree, and conspiracy in the fourth degree.Given was arraigned in Washington County Court and released on his recognizance to appear in County Court.

We Came As Romans to perform at Empire Live

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:37 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Empire Live announced they will be hosting a performance by metalcore band We Came As Romans. The concert is scheduled for October 24 at 7 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The show is a stop on the band's "Darkbloom II" tour. The group will be joined for the performance by special guests Emmure, Bodysnatcher and Archetypes Collide. We Came As Romans is also offering a giveaway of an ESP electric guitar, as well as a meet and greet to one lucky winner who provides proof of purchase of a ticket. The giveaway can be entered by visiting the band's website, and the winner will be announced on October 10. Heavy metal band Avatar to perform at Empire Live Empire Live is located at 93 North Pearl Street. You can buy We Came As Romans tickets through the Ticketmaster website.

Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías arrested, accused of felony domestic violence

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:37 GMT

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías has been arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence, according to the LAPD. The 27-year-old starter was arrested Sunday night, booked and later released on $50,000 bond, according to inmate records. No other details about the incident or the arrest have been released by the Los Angeles Police Department. The left-handed pitcher, who was pivotal in the Dodgers' 2020 World Series win, last pitched on Friday against the Atlanta Braves.Urías had been previously arrested on suspicion of domestic battery in L.A. back in May 2019.He was placed on administrative leave while Major League Baseball conducted an investigation, and was ultimately suspended for 20 games.Urias, whose record is 11-8 this year, was expected to be a key role in the Dodgers' starting rotation heading into their likely playoff run.

Los Angeles Rum Fest Sails into Town

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:37 GMT

When it comes to alcohol, rum enjoys a particularly passionate fanbase. It’s the main ingredient in the tastiest tiki cocktails of course, but the sugar cane-derived spirit has more varieties and flavor profiles than many know, and its biggest fans enjoy savoring it all by itself. The second annual Los Angeles Rum Festival (aka the SoCal Rum Fest) offers aficionados and casual drinkers alike a chance to gather and try a multitude of brands with an emphasis on rum education, history and creation processes. Tasting events round out the activities, from a “Trade Industry Session” for bar professionals to network and sample, to a “100% Estate Grown Rum” seminar focused on the distilling process, to a discussion and drink session featuring Spanish-style rums, to a “Tropical Potions” presentation highlighting stories, beliefs, and rituals attached to the islands where many of the tastiest rums come from. If you’re interested in learning more...

Sale closed in Oakland: $1.6 million for a three-bedroom home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:37 GMT

4217 Dunsmuir Avenue – Google Street ViewA 1,797-square-foot house built in 1938 has changed hands. The property located in the 4200 block of Dunsmuir Avenue in Oakland was sold on July 11, 2023, for $1,580,000, or $879 per square foot. This single-story home has three bedrooms and two baths. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. In addition, the house is equipped with a garage.Additional houses have recently been sold nearby:In April 2023, a 2,988-square-foot home on Virden Avenue in Oakland sold for $1,485,000, a price per square foot of $497. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Detroit Avenue, Oakland, in April 2023, a 1,753-square-foot home was sold for $1,605,000, a price per square foot of $916. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 2,072-square-foot home on the 3500 block of Jordan Road in Oakland sold in June 2022, for $1,800,000, a price per square foot of $869. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. 

San Jose music icon Steve Harwell of the band Smash Mouth dies at 56.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:37 GMT

Steve Harwell, the singer who took one of the most popular San Jose rock bands of all time – Smash Mouth – to great heights in the late ‘90s and early 2000s, died Monday at the age of 56.“Steve Harwell was a true American Original,” the band posted Monday about the passing of its former lead singer on X (formerly known as Twitter). “A larger than life character who shot up into the sky like a Roman candle. Steve will be remembered for his unwavering focus and impassioned determination to reach the heights of pop stardom.“Rest in peace knowing you aimed for the stars, and magically hit your target. Rest easy.”Harwell died from liver failure at his home in Boise, Idaho, the band’s manager, Robert Hayes, confirmed to the New York Times.Harwell will be remembered as the rowdy, upbeat voice of the Smash Mouth hits “Walkin’ on the Sun,” “I’m a Believer” and, especially, “All Star.”Originally released on Smash Mouth’s sophomore album, 1999’s “Astro Lounge,” the entirely catchy “All Star” w...

Crews respond to fuel spill in the Delta

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:37 GMT

(BCN) -- Crews are responding Monday morning to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, where a submerged tugboat is leaking diesel fuel and oil. The leaking vessel was reported about 8 a.m. in the Empire Tract area, near Herman and Helen's Marina, San Joaquin County Sheriff's spokesperson Deputy Nicholas Goucher said. Mission Peak pole vandalized in East Bay The boat is sinking and leaking fuel into the Delta waterway, and the sheriff's boating safety unit and other crews are coordinating efforts to contain the spill. It's not yet known how much oil and fuel has spilled into the waterway, Goucher said. Agencies responding include California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Woodbridge Fire Department, and the U.S. Coast Guard Pollution Response Team. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Detienen a dos personas sen China por supuestamente dañar la Gran Muralla con una excavadora

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:47:37 GMT

(CNN) — Dos personas fueron detenidas en China tras supuestamente dañar con una excavadora un tramo de la Gran Muralla en la provincia norteña de Shanxi, según la emisora ​​estatal CCTV.Las autoridades del condado de Youyu dijeron que recibieron un informe el 24 de agosto de que se había creado un hueco en el muro, en el municipio de Yangqianhe, informó CCTV.Seis de los tramos más hermosos de la Gran Muralla ChinaDespués de una investigación, la policía descubrió que un hombre de 38 años y una mujer de 55 habían utilizado una excavadora para romper el muro con el fin de crear un atajo para atravesarlo, causando daños “irreversibles” a la integridad y seguridad de esa parte de la pared, dijo la emisora.La Policía dijo que la investigación estaba en curso.El área, conocida como la 32ª Gran Muralla, es una de las murallas y torres de vigilancia completas que se conservan y que datan de la dinastía Ming (1368-1644) y está catalogada como un sitio de reliquia cultural p...