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A 105-year-old St. Louis woman's secret to long life

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:51 GMT

St. Louis, MO -- It's not every day that you get to celebrate your 105th birthday, but Mary Slaten, a resident at Christian Extended Care & Rehabilitation (CECR), is doing just that.On September 27, Slaten had a large group of family and friends celebrating with her on her special day from all over the United States, some of whom had traveled from as far away as Texas and New York. They took her to Applebee's, where she had a birthday lunch and said that she was happy to see her loved ones and thoroughly enjoyed her birthday celebration.Slaten was born in 1918 in Providence, Kentucky. Her journey led her to St. Louis in 1939 and later to the Florissant area in 1982. Before retiring Slaten worked at the Missouri State Hospital. Missouri restaurant among TripAdvisor’s 25 best ‘hidden gems’ When asked about her age, Slaten said, "I feel like I did yesterday, being 104."Slaten's family commented about her cooking, particularly her skill in making "chow chow," a type of North Ameri...

Gas jumps up another 13 cents overnight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:51 GMT

Temperatures may be dropping, but gas prices aren't.In fact, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in the Los Angeles area is nearing the all-time record, which was set almost exactly a year ago.The average cost of a gallon was about $6.29 Thursday morning, up about 13 cents from Wednesday's $6.16, according to AAA. Prices of over $7 per gallon have been spotted, garnering attention online.A month ago, the price was almost a full dollar lower at $5.37.About this time last year, gas prices were also on the rise, leading to the all-time L.A. record of $6.49 on Oct. 5, 2022.Statewide, the average gallon cost about $6.03 on Thursday morning, and the nationwide average was $3.84.So what's behind the price hikes? It's likely a few factors.For one, gas-producing Libya was ravaged by fatal floods this month, lessening supply.In addition to supply issues driving up the cost of crude oil, Tai Milder, the director of California's Division of Petroleum Market Oversight, sen...

Two Injured in Head-On Collision on Clovis Road [Lubbock, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:51 GMT

Vehicle Collision near Emory Street Hospitalizes Two IndividualsLUBBOCK, TX (September 28, 2023) – Monday afternoon, two people were injured following a head-on collision on Clovis Road.The crash happened on September 11th, just before 4:45 p.m., near the intersection of Clovis Road and Emory Street.According to reports, two vehicles collided in the area. the impact of the collision caused one person to sustain serious injuries and another to sustain non-life-threatening injuries.Emergency crews arrived shortly after, and paramedics transported one of the victims to Covenant Medical Center and the other victim to University Medical Center.More information will be provided to the public once available.One small driving mistake can lead to a multi-vehicle crash. This is why it is important to drive defensively and always abide by all driving laws. Keep your attention on the road, follow the speed limit, and never drive under the influence of altering substances. Moreover, always...

Child Killed, Kyle Wilson Involved in Single-Vehicle Collision on FM 151 [Trenton, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:51 GMT

8-Year-Old Girl Pronounced Dead after Solo-Car Crash near Fannin CountyTRENTON, TX (September 28, 2023) – Thursday evening, a child lost their life and Kyle Wilson was involved in a single-vehicle accident on FM 151. Authorities responded to the scene approximately two miles northwest of Trenton on September 7th.The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently under investigation. However, reports indicate that Wilson was at the wheel of a 2017 Cadillac XTS, traveling north, when the vehicle left the road for reasons unknown. The car then collided with both a truck and a metal-pipe fence. Medical personnel arrived at the scene and transported Wilson and his passengers to a nearby hospital. There, an 8-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries, while a 10-year-old boy remains in critical condition at Cook Children’s Hospital. Furthermore, another adult passenger and a 6-year-old girl required additional medical attention and were also taken to a hospital. As a resul...

Garry Frazer Dies after Pedestrian Crash on East Broadway Boulevard [Tucson, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:51 GMT

52-Year-Old Man Dies Days Later after Being Struck by Vehicle near North Dodge BoulevardTUCSON, AZ (September 28, 2023) – Tuesday evening, Garry Frazer was killed in a pedestrian crash on Broadway Boulevard.The incident happened on September 29th, around 8:00 p.m., in the 3700 block of East Broadway Boulevard.According to reports, Frazer was walking in the area when an eastbound Toyota RAV4 struck him. The impact of the collision left the pedestrian with serious injuries.Emergency crews arrived at the site of the collision shortly after. Paramedics then transported Frazer to a local hospital for treatmentMeanwhile, the involved driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with authorities.Later at the hospital, on September 21st, 52-year-old Garry Frazer succumbed to his injuries and the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner pronounced him dead.Moreover, the authorities stated that jaywalking was the major contributing factor to the incident.In addition, the authorities have...

Festival de Vino Mexicano And Trejo’s Taco Crawl – Here’s What’s Popping Up

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:51 GMT

Festival de Vino Mexicano takes place starting Friday, Oct. 13, through Sunday, Oct.  15, at MÍRATE, celebrating Mexico’s wine and food culture through a series of chef-driven tastings. Tickets are available now, and a portion of sales will be donated to This is About Humanity. The three-day event includes vintners from more than 20 Mexican wineries, cocktails and cuisine from some of Mexico and Southern California’s top chefs:Friday, Oct.13:‘Celebration of Mexican Wine’ ($225) ­– To kick off the weekend festivities, MÍRATE will host a seven-course wine dinner to celebrate traditional Mexican cuisine through the eyes of chefs including David Castro Fauna; Carlos Gaytan, Michelin star chef of Tzuco; Lupita Vidal of La Cevicheria Tabasco and Salon Caimito; Bianca Castro of byBiaNca Bakery in Baja California; and Josh Gil, MÍRATE’s own chef and partner. Dinner will be served from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., which follows a cocktail hour beginning at 6:30 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 14:‘Tacos y Vino’ ($1...

Kara Walker’s Singular Multiples

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:51 GMT

Kara Walker’s art draws its power from her unconventional fusion of vintage Antebellum aesthetics with emotionally and politically charged imagery. In her skillful recreation of the genteel parlor style of scenic cameo silhouettes, she evokes a whimsical, even nostalgic decorative sensibility—only to employ that visual language to convey the profoundly unsettling symbolism that carries recovered histories and their insufficiently addressed legacies. Despite the antiquity of the idiom, the confrontation is very much about the present day. Ultimately, the black-and-white world that Walker conjures is anything but.A newly opened exhibition at the USC Fisher Museum of Art, Kara Walker: Cut to the Quick: Works from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation, explores the several decades of Walker’s career, through more than 80 works made between 1994 and 2019. But instead of the attention-grabbing sculptures and architectural installations that have earned Wal...

Here’s where California is cutting the red tape to buy solar

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:51 GMT

California’s push for renewable sources of electricity such as solar power is leading the nation. Solar power’s role in supplying the grid is at an all-time high. But the expense of installing solar is substantial in the state compared with the rest of the world.The map below shows the progress of California’s transition to an automated instant permitting process for residential solar and storage systems mandated by the Solar Access Act through the free software called SolarAPP+, Symbium or a jurisdiction’s own software.Standardizing and cutting red tape for permitting will make it easier and more affordable for homeowners to go solar. You can find your city online at solarrights.org/streamlinedpermitting.According to Solarrights.org, it is twice as expensive to go solar in California than in many other developed places. A typical rooftop solar project costs homeowners $22,800 in California. In Japan: $13,200. In Germany: $9,600.The major difference is that in California, outdated p...

Suzanne Morphew’s remains found; she went missing in 2020 in Colorado Rockies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:51 GMT

Suzanne Morphew (Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office) The remains of Suzanne Morphew, who went missing in 2020, have been found in the Colorado Rockies.Colorado Bureau of Investigation agents located human remains Friday during an unrelated investigation, according to an announcement from the agency.They were found near Moffat, a community 45 miles south of Maysville, where Morphew, 49, lived with her husband and was last seen before she was reported missing on Mother’s Day in 2020.The El Paso County Coroner’s Office identified the remains as Suzanne Morphew on Wednesday.CBI officials declined to release specific information about the location or state of the remains.In a news release, the agency stated no arrests have been made since the remains were located. Prosecutors initially charged Barry Morphew in his wife’s death, but later dropped the charges.Barry Morphew’s attorney, Iris Eytan, did not immediately comment on the discovery Wednesday.“While this case has garnered attenti...

Illegal casino operation, evidence of homicide uncovered in Oakland: police

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:51 GMT

(KRON) -- An illegal casino operation was uncovered in Oakland on Tuesday, leading to the arrests of three people and the recovery of multiple firearms, according to the Oakland Police Department.An arrest and search warrant was served at the illegal establishment located in the 900 block of 77th Avenue by the Oakland PD Violent Crime Operations Center, U.S. Marshals Task Force, ATF and the San Ramon Police Department, OPD said. Investigators seized illegal gambling machines along with a rifle, shotgun and handgun.A “significant amount of evidence” was also located by officers that connected to a recent Oakland homicide, according to police. VIDEO: People with batons smash car windows of Oakland armed robbers Three people were arrested on outstanding warrants, Oakland PD said. The investigation remains ongoing.Anyone with information is asked to contact Oakland PD’s Criminal Investigation Division at (510)-238-3821.