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Malta bakery closing its doors after 8 months

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:53 GMT

MALTA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Sugar Fairy Bakes is closing its shop in Malta. Owner Stacie Blair made the announcement in a Facebook post on November 26. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! "It is with an extremely heavy heart and swollen tear filled eyes, that I announce Christmas Eve 2023 will be our last day in business," said Blair.Blair started The Sugar Fairy Bakes in 2019 and opened up a brick-and-mortar location in Mechanicville in 2021 selling cookies, cupcakes, "fairy tarts," muffins, breakfast sandwiches and more. The Malta location opened in April, only eight months ago. Albany restaurant relocating, planning new concept for original space Blair said she is closing the business for two main reasons: production and financials. The Mechanicville storefront previously closed due to lack of business, said Blair, but she continued to use the space for its kitchen to bake her goods since the Malta location does not have the right kitc...

Man arrested in Schenectady hit-and-run investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:53 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 29-year-old man was arrested resulting from a hit-and-run investigation that started on Monday. Peter Greisler faces multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Schenectady Police received calls about the incident around 5:09 a.m. Police say the victim was struck by a car traveling southbound on Route 7.Upon arrival, police found a juvenile victim who was unconscious, and determined the car that struck him left the scene. The juvenile was taken to Albany Medical Center and is currently being treated there at this time. Water main break in Albany Charges:Leaving the scene of an accident/serious physical injuryFailure to yield the right of way to a pedestrian crosswalk

Mizzou alum Drew Lock leads late comeback on Monday Night Football

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:53 GMT

SEATTLE - Former Missouri Tigers quarterback Drew Lock played hero on Monday Night Football, leading the Seattle Seahawks past the Philadelphia Eagles with a game-winning 92-yard touchdown drive in the final two minutes. Lock and the Seahawks won 20-17 and took the lead with 28 seconds left in the game. After several timely plays, Lock found wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba to give Seattle the lead. It was Lock's first victory in nearly three calendar years. He's dealt with adversity the last few seasons, losing his starting quarterback job with the Denver Broncos, being traded in a quarterback swap for Russell Wilson, then largely settling for a backup role in his first two seasons with Seattle. Lock reflected on his NFL journey in an emotional interview with ESPN reporter Lisa Salters just moments after the win: "That was amazing," said Lock on the comeback. "It's been a long time. I'm just blessed. Blessed with a great group of guys, a great city, a great coaching staff. It's awe...

Study: St. Louis among the Top 5 'loneliest cities in America'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A new study ranked St. Louis among the Top 5 "loneliest cities in America" in reference to its rate of residents living alone.The findings come from ChamberOfCommerce.org. A research team recently compiled U.S. Census Data and analyzed more than 170 cities with a population of at least 150,000 people.According to the study, roughly 47.5% of St. Louis residents are living alone. It's the third-highest rate among qualifying U.S. cities, trailing only Birmingham, Alabama, and Washington, D.C. Conflicting stories after police SUV crashes into south St. Louis bar The study says nearly 70,000 homes in St. Louis are occupied by only one person. It also lists St. Louis as the loneliest city for men, with roughly one-third of men living alone. Per the study, one-person households nationwide have increased by 1.1 million over the past year. It's estimated that more than 37 million American live alone, representing around 29% of all U.S. households. Atlanta, Georgia, and Clevela...

Burglar takes presents from under O.C. family's Christmas tree: video

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:53 GMT

A burglar was caught on camera taking presents from under an Orange County family's Christmas tree Monday.The Huntington Beach residents, a couple that does not want to be identified, said they were at work when the intruder broke into their home on Nassau Lane through a sliding back door. Home security video shows the burglar wearing a red hoodie and light-colored pants going through the family's presents under the Christmas tree. A burglary suspect is caught on home security video at a home in Huntington Beach on Dec. 18, 2023. (Ring)The couple said that several items, including presents that were for their kids, were taken from the home.So far they noticed that two iPads, a camera and jewelry had been taken. “We can replace those things but just to have my kids experience that and know what happened … it’s a little sad for us,” one of the homeowners said.  Motorist wounded in shooting on 10 Freeway; lanes closed in East L.A. Neighbors said break-ins in the area are pretty ...

Motorist wounded in shooting on 10 Freeway; lanes closed in East L.A.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:53 GMT

A shooting on the 10 Freeway left a motorist in the hospital and prompted officials to close a portion of the freeway near the 710 Interchange in East Los Angeles Tuesday morning.A caller reported the shooting on the eastbound side of the freeway near Soto Street shortly before 5 a.m., a CHP spokesperson confirmed. One patient was transported to a local hospital in unknown condition, the spokesperson said.A SigAlert was issued around 5:45 a.m. to close all eastbound lanes at Soto Street for police activity, the CHP stated on its traffic incident log. First of 2 storms brings rain to Southern California; flood watches issued Officials later opened two eastbound lanes but kept the rest closed for the investigation, according to the CHP.A white Toyota Camry believed to be involved in the incident was towed from the scene. Check back for updates on this developing story.

Google users will share $630 million in a Play store settlement

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:53 GMT

By Melissa Alonso, Diksha Madhok and Brian Fung | CNNGoogle has agreed to pay $700 million and allow more competition in its Play app store, according to the terms of an antitrust settlement with US states and consumers filed in federal court on Monday.Roughly 102 million US consumers will be eligible to receive a total of $630 million in compensation as part of the settlement, which resolves long-running allegations that Google harmed competition through its app store terms and fees. The other $70 million will be paid to the dozens of states that participated in the suit.The vast majority of affected consumers, about 71.4 million, will not need to file a claim in order to benefit from the agreement, according to the settlement terms. Consumers eligible for a payment will each receive $2 or more, depending on how much they spent through the Google Play Store between Aug. 16, 2016 and Sept. 30, 2023.The deal stands to reshape Google’s app store business amid intense scrutiny of its c...

Tom Brady, Peyton Manning endorse Christian McCaffrey’s MVP case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:53 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Tom Brady says his NFL MVP vote is leaning toward the 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey, who also scored an endorsement Monday night from Peyton Manning.Such backing might be what McCaffrey needs to wrestle the Associated Press’ NFL MVP award away from quarterbacks, who’ve won it 16-of-17 years since Brady captured his first in 2007.Or the 50 voters — from national media outlets — could follow McCaffrey’s own advice, which, after the 49ers’ latest win Sunday in Arizona, was to cast support behind 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, the unanimous favorite of the Las Vegas sportsbooks.McCaffrey has the fifth-best odds, and the second-best belongs to quarterback Lamar Jackson, who leads the Baltimore Ravens (11-3) into Monday night’s game at the 49ers (11-3).McCaffrey, the NFL’s rushing leader, made the media rounds Monday, appearing on Brady’s “Let’s Go!” podcast and also on ESPN’s “Manni...

South Bay restaurants ring in 2024 with a French twist

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:53 GMT

Feeling like welcoming the New Year a la Francaise? Several South Bay restaurants are serving up French cuisine on New Year’s Eve.Chez Philippe Los Gatos offers a three-course prix fixe menu with choices like lobster bisque, French onion soup, ratatouille crepe, filet mignon or salmon. Early seating is 5:30-6 p.m. at $150 per person, with a Night Owl seating 7:30-8:30 p.m. at $250. The Night Owl menu includes Kir Royale and caviar, plus a bubbly toast. https://www.chezphilippelosgatos.com/reservationsLa Forét French restaurant in San Jose’s New Almaden area is offering both a five- and six-course dinner on New Year’s Eve, starting at $155 per person, with wine pairings for $80.  https://www.laforetrestaurant.com/new-years-eve-menuNew Year’s Eve at Le Papillon in West San Jose features four courses for $225 per person. The last seating is around 9 p.m., and those who are up for ringing in the New Year at midnight will be treated to a glass of bubbly. https://www.lepapillon.com/reserv...

Where’s the cheapest spot to live in California – and it’s not cheap

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:12:53 GMT

“How expensive?” tracks measurements of California’s totally unaffordable cost of life.The pain: No California metro area had a below-average cost-of-living in 2022. There were 12 such areas in 2016.The source: My trusty spreadsheet reviewed the annual “price parity” data from the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis that compares what it costs to live in 384 US metropolitan areas, including 26 from California.The pinchCalifornia “bargains” are rare, historically speaking. The state had four metros with below average costs in 2021, six in 2020 but just one in 2018.So what happen between 2016 – the state’s most recent affordability peak – and 2022?Well, California had the top nine metros for cost-of-living increases, by this math. And 13 from teh Golden State were in the top 18.Pressure pointsSo where is California living the cheapest? And how do those costs compare to the “heyday” of 2016?Think inland and farming regions.No. 1 is El Centro, at the Mexico border. It costs 0.1% above t...