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Column: With warmer weather, Joshua Tree National Park beckons again

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:01 GMT

The weather was so unsettled in March that I postponed my annual trip to Joshua Tree, where it was even colder than it was here. Rather than travel, my primary birthday-month activities were 1) shivering and 2) wringing out my socks.With the forecast calling for a sunny and warm Easter weekend, though, the timing felt right. I booked a cheap motel and headed east in my trusty Fiat for my first overnight trip in months. Gangway!This was my third visit to Joshua Tree. I like it.For starters, the landscape is compelling, especially in the national park, which is primarily dirt, rocks and scrubby plants, including picturesque Joshua trees.More on Joshua TreeBirthday road trip to Joshua Tree is a gasA Fiat must really be foreign in Joshua TreeJoshua Tree, a desert trip worth takingIn the commercial districts of Joshua Tree and its neighboring communities, quirky shops and galleries add flavor, and many restaurants have eclectic fare. If you are vegetarian or vegan, you would not starve. ...

Wild taking note of Ryan Suter’s shots on Kirill Kaprizov: ‘I think it’s going to fire him up’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:01 GMT

DALLAS — Dean Evason made himself very clear when asked how the Wild will balance being disciplined with making sure they don’t get pushed around by the Dallas Stars.“We don’t get pushed around,” the Wild coach said. “I’m not worried about that.”In other words, if things get out of hand in the first-round playoff series, the Wild have more than enough physicality to hold their own. Whether it’s Marcus Foligno, Ryan Reaves or Brandon Duhaime, among a handful of others, there is no shortage of players willing to respond if the moment calls for it.“When push comes to shove, we’ll stand up,” Evason said before adding an important caveat. “We’ve got to stay on that line.”That’s the name of the game in the NHL playoffs. You have to stay disciplined. You can’t do something retaliatory that runs the risk of giving the opposing team the upper hand. The margin for error is so minuscule at this point that sitting for...

New Schenectady, new ad campaign

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:01 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A new marketing campaign coming to the Capital Region. NEWS10 in the “Electric City” with the latest on the buzz there. Boil water advisory issued in Brunswick A number of state and local officials gathering at Proctors for the announcement of “New Schenectady."“It's an initiative to tell them about the rejuvenation of the wonderful city and county and villages and towns we have,” said Senator Jim Tedisco.“We are not doing enough to tell the world that we are a new and we are a better city, and this is a place that we need we need to share that information with the world, so that's how it happened,” said Neil Golub, spokesperson for New Schenectady.Schenectady has played a role in many of the country’s firsts like radio, tv and of course, General Electric that has been here since the 50’s. But, in the last few decades, that electric energy was fading. Now with many city projects in the works, that power seems to be coming back on.“Over the pa...

Reaction to Native American mascot ban

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- Now that the Native American school mascot ban has been made official by the Board of Regents, over 100 schools across New York will need to change their school mascots or team name. "Our identity is being used predominantly by non-Native people for their amusement and entertainment and oftentimes it's just terribly inaccurate," said John Kane, Native activist and NYSED Indigenous Mascot Advisory Council member. Cambridge school board files appeal to keep mascot Kane said the goal for schools across the state is to come up with an action plan by the end of this school year and actually eliminate any Native American mascots or team names by the end of next school year. When the directive was first issued, some schools challenged it, which is why Kane said the mandate is necessary. "Between you and me, I think there were schools that were, hoping that this would come… because it becomes very tumultuous, and there’s a lot of anger that gets expressed between t...

Boil water advisory issued in Brunswick

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:01 GMT

BRUNSWICK, N.Y. (NEWS10) — On Wednesday morning, the Town of Brunswick had a water main break. By Wednesday afternoon, the town issued a boil water advisory, letting residents know that their water may not be good to use straight from the tap. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The water main break was near Cranston Road, and crews were on the scene before 8 a.m. The advisory is for Cranston Road, Washington Drive, and part of Menemsha Lane.In those areas, use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food. It's an easy process:Bring water to a roiling boilBoil for one minuteCool before using Netflix to bring down the curtain on its DVD-by-mail service The advisory lasts until Friday, April 21. It's a precautionary measure, according to the town, and they'll send out another alert when the advisory is lifted. Residents should contact Julie Urkevich at (518) 279-3461 ext. ...

Mississippi man killed in Guilderland crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:01 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A Mississippi man was pronounced dead on Tuesday at the scene of a crash in the town of Guilderland. Vernon Baggett, 24, of Pascagoula, Mississippi, was pronounced dead in a two-vehicle crash on Western Turnpike. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the Town of Guilderland Police Department, Baggett's vehicle collided with another, occupied by 21-year-old Schenectady resident Taminson Boone, as well as an 11-year-old passenger, at around 11:04 p.m. Both were treated for minor injuries by Guilderland EMS, and transported to Albany Medical Center.As of Wednesday, the cause of the crash was still under investigation. Anyone with relevant information is asked to reach out to Police Sergeant Todd Roberts at (518) 356-1501. The department was assisted at the crash scene by Guilderland EMS, Guilderland Center Fire Department, Guilderland Fire Department, Fort Hunter Fire Department, and the Alb...

Glens Falls getting a visit from Japan

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:01 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The city of Glens Falls has a sister on the other side of the world. This month, the Adirondack community is reconnecting with its bonded sibling of Saga, Japan, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday, April 20, Saga City Mayor Hidetaka Sakai will pay his first-ever visit to Glens Falls, to commemorate the 35th anniversary of a relationship built on a shared enthusiasm for hot air balloons, further cultivated by student exchange programs. After arriving, Sakai will be part of a celebration Thursday night at The Queensbury Hotel to celebrate the continued relationship.“For the first time since 2019, Saga City will be visiting Glens Falls,” says Mayor Bill Collins. “Our cities have many things in common. Both cities have similar industries, like paper mills, and our economies have experienced growth. Both cities have an appreciation for history...

Fat cat up for adoption weighs 40 pounds

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:01 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The fattest cat you've ever seen was recently put up for adoption by Richmond Animal Care and Control in Virginia. Patches weighs 40.3 pounds, Animal Care and Control said. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Patches is on a diet and exercise plan to get that number down, and he has been neutered, tested and chipped. The enormous cat is "very sweet," they say. Richmond Animal Care and Control put up a post on social media asking people interested in adopting Patches to reach out. They were looking for a new owner who would be committed to helping the cat reach a "safe and healthy weight." Sloth steals the show during Jupiter mission launch broadcast A domestic cat's ideal weight depends on its breed and sex, but you should usually be able to feel its ribs and see its waist from above, Purina says. Your veterinarian can help you determine if your cat is in a healthy weight range. The Facebook post about ...

When and where to expect storms Thursday near St. Louis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:01 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- More storms are expected in the St. Louis area Thursday. There is a chance that some of them may be severe, but not nearly as strong as the ones that swept through the region Saturday. Some of Thursday's storms may produce damaging winds or large hail.Severe Weather Risk Near St. LouisSome rain should slide into the St. Louis area Thursday morning. The stronger storms are expected Thursday afternoon and evening.Unsettled weather will continue into the weekend as cooler temperatures take over. There may even be some patchy frost away from the city Saturday night into Sunday morning.You may want to consider protecting sensitive outdoor plants this weekend. Bring them inside, if possible, or cover the plants.

Adam Wainwright completes Springfield rehab start, treating prospects to dinner

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:01 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Adam Wainwright is one step closer to beginning his sendoff season after completing a rehab start Wednesday in Springfield. Wainwright stretched out to three innings and 59 pitches in his first rehab outing since an abrupt groin injury. He limited damage to just a two-run home runs and four hits. The 41-year-old also struck out three without issuing a walk, topping out if the mid-80s for pitch speed. Top story: Trial date set in case to remove Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner Wainwright had the chance to interact with fans and even sign some autographs prior to the start. A few thousand gathered to watch him at Hammons Field, where he last pitched on a rehab assignment in 2018. As tradition for some baseball veterans, Wainwright will treat Springfield prospects to a team dinner Wednesday. Chris Pinson, a sports reporter from Nexstar affiliate KOLR, shared several photos from the outing. He was also told Wainwright plans to order streak and lobster for the team. Thi...