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AFD: 7 people escape apartment fire with 'no working smoke alarms to alert them'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — First responders arrived at an apartment complex in southeast Austin in response to a fire Sunday morning.Austin Fire said the fire was on the first floor at a complex in the 1900 block of Willow Creek Drive, and seven occupants escaped through rear windows.“There were no working smoke alarms to alert them and they were all injured bailing out of the windows,” AFD said.AFD arrives at apartment fire in southeast Austin (KXAN photo/ Lauren Ryan)AFD arrives at apartment fire in southeast Austin (KXAN photo/ Lauren Ryan)AFD arrives at apartment fire in southeast Austin (KXAN photo/ Lauren Ryan)Austin-Travis County EMS responded to assist AFD. ATCEMS said six ambulances and two commanders responded. EMS physician assistants also responded and were treating about 6 patients, according to ATCEMS.AFD said EMS took one person to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.Austin Fire said the cause of the fire was under investigation.

April ends bright, dry, and warm

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:38 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- This final day of April dawned with sunshine and chilly air. Some lows in the Hill Country fell to the lower to middle 40s. Minimums include 48° at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to 52° at Camp Mabry.Winds this afternoon will not be as gusty as they were Saturday. But there will some gusty winds out of the south-southeast late tonight.Gusty winds tonight RAIN TOTALS: See how much rain your neighborhood recorded The rest of the day will be sunny with highs well above the normal of 83°. Most maximum temperatures will peak in the upper half of the 80s to some low 90s in the Hill Country. Tomorrow will be warm, as well, although highs will be a few degrees lower due to clouds arriving late in the afternoon. Sunday will again be another dry day with the humidity dropping to the 20s this afternoon. It's short-lived, however, as southerly winds will return moisture from the Gulf. Humid air returning thanks to south windsClouds are back overnight Monday to Tuesda...

St. Paul DFL’s Ward 1 convention ends in walk-out and no endorsement after 9 1/2 hours

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:38 GMT

Gathered Saturday at Washington Technology Magnet School on Rice Street, the St. Paul DFL quickly endorsed Hwa Jeong Kim for the St. Paul City Council seat representing Ward 5, with the party’s ward convention drawing Kim no challengers and running less than an hour.Undated courtesy photo, circa July 2018, of Hwa Jeong Kim, also known as Shannon Eckman, submitted when she became the new legislative aide to St. Paul City Council President Amy Brendmoen. Kim was at the time a program manager for the Minnesota Homeownership Center. She was also the campaign manager for Trista Matascastillo, who was running at the time for the county board seat then held by Ramsey County Commissioner Janice Rettman. (Courtesy of Hwa Jeong Kim)The DFL endorsing process unfolded far differently and far more contentiously the same day at Central High School, where the Ward 1 convention opened at noon and concluded in uproar 9 1/2 hours later. Instead of an endorsement, it ended with accusations of vo...

700 dogs rescued from puppy mill in Iowa; 53 available for adoption in Studio City 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:38 GMT

More than 700 dogs were rescued from a puppy mill in Iowa and were given to animal shelters nationwide, including one in Studio City, to help the pups find a forever home. Out of the 700 rescued dogs, 53 were transported to Wagmor Pets Dog Rescue in Studio City, which is hosting an adoption event on Sunday in honor of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. “About 30 rescue groups went in,” said Melissa Bacelar of Wagmor Pets Dog Rescue. “We’re the only one from California.” The dogs were rescued from one of the biggest puppy mills in the Midwest, Bacelar said.  Dog sickened after ingesting discarded drugs at Studio City park They will be cleaned and given a preliminary checkup before heading off to foster homes.  The adoption process may begin in as little as a few days, but Bacelar says that these dogs will probably not be going to their forever homes for a couple of weeks. “It is such an overwhelming and emotional thing looking at these dogs,” she said. “They all ...

1 man killed in South L.A. structure fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:38 GMT

A man has died after a building caught fire in South Los Angeles early Sunday morning. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, 101 firefighters took 26 minutes to “access, confine and fully extinguish” the blaze within a 3-story building on South Broadway that contained two floors of apartments over a commercial space. While fighting the flames, firefighters discovered an unresponsive male adult who died at the scene. No other injuries or fatalities were reported, LAFD said. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. 

Tesla has the most projected lifetime recalls, Mercedes and Toyota the least

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:38 GMT

(iSeeCars) -- Nobody wants to receive a recall notice, but in 2022 there were over 400 automotive recalls issued, impacting more than 25 million vehicles. The 2021 numbers were even higher: over 1,000 recalls involving over 35 million vehicles. Cars, like any mass-produced item, are subject to variables related to component and build quality, meaning every vehicle has a chance of being recalled for a safety issue at some point.Summary:Tesla is the most-recalled brand, with the Y, 3, X, and S occupying 4 of the top 5 slotsMercedes-Benz leads the least-recalled list, followed closely by Toyota and Lexus33 Models are projected to experience 1 or fewer recalls over their lifespan25 Models are projected to experience at least 10 recalls over their lifespanThe Tesla Model Y is projected to have 62 recalls over its lifespanBut, as iSeeCars’ latest study reveals, the potential for a recall varies – quite dramatically – between models. iSeeCars analyzed vehicle recall campaign data provided ...

Person robbed at bus stop near UC Berkeley campus

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:38 GMT

A person sitting at a bus stop near the UC Berkeley campus was robbed Saturday evening, according to the Berkeley Police Department.The person was accosted by two robbers about 6:50 p.m. while waiting for a bus in the 2400 block of College Avenue, according to Berkeley police. The robbers took the person’s cell phone and several other belongings before getting into a grey Acura, which was driven by a third person, and speeding away.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Four people stabbed during fight in downtown San Jose Crime and Public Safety | Texas mass shooting suspect could be anywhere, sheriff says Crime and Public Safety | Berkeley grocery store worker charged with following 11-year-old girl around store and taking her picture Crime and Public Safety | Five more Bay Area MS-13 members sentenced in massive RICO case Crime and Public Safety | Jury convicts Fremont man of murder in case where ...

Napoli title celebration on hold after draw with Salernitana

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:38 GMT

ROME (AP) — Napoli will have to wait at least a few more days to seal the Serie A title after drawing 1-1 with regional rival Salernitana on Sunday — disappointing legions of fans of the southern club who had already started celebrating in anticipation of the championship.The Partenopei could have clinched with a record six rounds to spare if they beat Salernitana but Boulaye Dia equalized for the visitors six minutes from time after Mathias Olivera had given Napoli the lead.The result left runaway leader Napoli 18 points ahead of second-place Lazio, which lost 3-1 at Inter Milan earlier.Third-place Juventus could leapfrog Lazio and move into second if it wins at Bologna later.Napoli is attempting to win the Italian league for the first time since Diego Maradona led the club to its only two Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990.Olivera scored just after the hour mark with a header, redirecting in a free kick inside the far post. Dia then dribbled by Napoli center forward Victor Osimhen an...

Fernandes fires Man United toward the Champions League

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:38 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Protests at the start but celebrations at the end as Manchester United edged toward a return to the Champions League on Sunday.A 1-0 win against Aston Villa strengthened United’s hold on a top-four place in the Premier League, which was the primary target for manager Erik ten Hag in his first season in charge. Bruno Fernandes struck in the 39th minute after Marcus Rashford’s shot was pushed away by Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Both teams had more chances to score, with United surviving a late push by the visitors, but Fernandes’ goal proved the difference.With third-place Newcastle also winning, United remains two points behind in fourth, with a game in hand. Victory came after supporters staged a latest protest against United’s American owners, the Glazer family, which came two days after a third round of bidding for the club. On Friday, Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe sub...

Haaland scores 50th goal of season, Man City goes top of EPL

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:38 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Erling Haaland scored his 50th goal of the season as Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League on Sunday. The prolific striker fired the defending champions ahead from the penalty spot after only three minutes at Fulham. City went on to win 2-1 at Craven Cottage and moved one point ahead of long-time league leader Arsenal, with a game in hand. Haaland’s goal saw him tie Alan Shearer and Andy Cole’s joint record of 34 goals in a Premier League campaign. Both of those players reached their totals in 42-game seasons, while Haaland’s haul has come in a still unfinished 38-game campaign. Haaland had already overtaken Mohamed Salah’s record of 32 goals in a 38-game season with his strike in the 4-1 win against Arsenal on Wednesday. With City still having six more games to play in the league this season, the Norway international looks likely to set a new outright record. Haaland fired past Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno from the spot after J...