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Wildwood residents complain about glut of excess trash cans

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:52 GMT

WILDWOOD, Mo. – Trash woes have now hit one of St. Louis's top suburbs. It's not an issue of too much garbage in Wildwood; it's too many garbage cans stacking up in people’s driveways, yards, or garages, along with skyrocketing garbage fees.New garbage service means new cans have been issued before the old ones have been taken away. There’s the sheer number of cans, plus the size of the new containers: a 96-gallon can for trash and a 64-gallon can for recycling.People are putting four, five, or even six barrels out in their driveways after the city arranged new trash service. The former provider, Waste Connections, pulled out with the expiration of its contract.“I think at one time there were probably at least over 100 trash cans in the subdivision waiting for the old provider to come pick them up,” resident Steve Ash said. “So, it’s been a dilemma.”The old bins have signs on them with messages like, “Take cans, please.” The old containers won’t work with the new provider’s trucks. ...

Beatle Bob tribute at Ballpark Village brings fans, bands from far and wide

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Bands and music fans showed up to Ballpark Village Monday evening to celebrate the man lovingly known as Beatle Bob.Bob Matonis was diagnosed with ALS in February 2022 and passed away on July 27. He was 70.Family and friends showed up to the tribute to help say goodbye to a man known in the music community for his dance moves."Beatle Bob is St. Louis. He's a product of St. Louis,” Jimmy Tebeau said. “He represents St. Louis, and any time he would go anywhere, it was like, ‘Oh, there's Beatle Bob from St. Louis. It's like Imo's pizza. It's St. Louis.”A dance floor is always involved in any memories friends have of Bob."I first ran into him at Mississippi Nights down on The Landing, if you remember where that is. He was the only guy dancing on the dance floor," Tebeau said.Matonis’ favorite bands drove in from their nationwide tours to pay tribute to their favorite fan. Child shot and killed while playing with a gun in north St. Louis County "Every cool show that I've ev...

Former Laker Derek Fisher named head coach of Crespi High School basketball team

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:52 GMT

A five-time NBA champion is taking the helm of a local high school basketball team. Derek Fisher, who won all five of his championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, also played for the Golden State Warriors, Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks during his 18-season career in the NBA. Fisher also served as the head coach of the New York Knicks from 2014-2016 and most recently served as the head coach of the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks from 2019-2022.  You now have the chance to swim in one of California's most famous pools According to a release from the school, Fisher was coaching eighth graders at Heritage Christian School this past year. "My family and I are thankful and grateful for this opportunity to join the Crespi Family," Fisher said. "Coaching and teaching is a true passion and I look forward to continuing this focus on the next generation of young student-athletes.”Brian Bilek, Crespi Director of Athletics, thanked the community for pro...

Sale closed in Los Gatos: $1.6 million for a condominium

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:52 GMT

102 Abby Wood Court – Google Street ViewA condominium located in the 100 block of Abby Wood Court in Los Gatos has new owners. The 1,520-square-foot property, built in 1972, was sold on July 21, 2023, for $1,568,000, or $1,032 per square foot. This apartment has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. In addition, the home includes a two-car garage, ensuring ample room for parking and storage. Nestled on a spacious 1,800-square-foot lot, this property boasts a pool.These nearby units have also recently been purchased:On Elm Wood Court, Los Gatos, in March 2023, a 1,520-square-foot unit was sold for $1,450,500, a price per square foot of $954. The unit has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In November 2022, a 1,461-square-foot unit on Pine Wood Lane in Los Gatos sold for $1,320,000, a price per square foot of $903. The unit has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,461-square-foot unit on the 300 block...

CHP finds $229K in stolen paint at Stockton warehouse

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:52 GMT

STOCKTON – The California Highway Patrol Golden Gate Division on Monday announced the recovery of $229,000 in stolen paint.On July 31, members of the CHP’s Cargo Theft Interdiction Program found 48 pallets of Sherwin-Williams paint at a warehouse in Stockton, the CHP said in a social media post.The paint was originally stolen in Nevada and traced to Stockton, according to the CHP.The California Highway Patrol Golden Gate Division’s Cargo Theft Interdiction Program recovered $229,000 worth of stolen Sherwin-Williams paint at a warehouse in Stockton on July 31, 2023. The merchandise was originally stolen in Nevada. (California Highway Patrol) “The successful recovery of this stolen cargo was due in large part to the excellent communication between CHP, allied agencies, and the private industry,” the CHP said.The CHP did not announce any arrests, but said the investigation remains ongoing.Check back for updates.

Pirates score 6 in 3rd to chase Strider and then hold off the Braves 7-6 after rain delay

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:52 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie infielder Liover Peguero had two hits in a six-run third inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates chased Spencer Strider early before holding off the Atlanta Braves for a rain-delayed 7-6 victory Monday night.Connor Joe homered in the fourth to help the fourth-place Pirates hand the major league-leading Braves their third consecutive defeat. Strider (12-4), runner-up in NL Rookie of the Year voting last season, matched a career low by pitching just 2 2/3 innings. He also lasted only 2 2/3 innings a year to the day prior against the New York Mets.Strider had gone 8-1 in his previous 12 starts. He allowed five hits, walked three and struck out three.Carmen Mlodzinski (2-2) retired all four batters he faced for the win.The Braves closed to 7-6 in the ninth when Michael Harris II hit a leadoff double and scored on Ozzie Albies’ groundout, but closer David Bednar held on for his 23rd save in 25 opportunities.Matt Olson had two hits and drove in two runs for Atlant...

Freddy Peralta strikes out 13, allows only 1 hit as Brewers trounce Rockies 12-1

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:52 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Freddy Peralta struck out 13 to match his career high and allowed just one hit over seven innings in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 12-1 blowout of the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.“What was fun for me was I knew that I had a lot of strikeouts today but I had no idea about how many,” Peralta said. “When I finished, Big Woo (teammate Brandon Woodruff) came in and he told me, ‘You can only strike out 13?’ I didn’t know that. I had no idea.”Milwaukee’s Sal Frelick went 2 for 3 with a three-run homer, scored three times and had four RBIs. Brice Turang and Tyrone Taylor also went deep. William Contreras went 3 for 5, scored twice and had three RBIs.Peralta (8-8) gave up a homer to Ezequiel Tovar with one out in the first inning, but the Rockies wouldn’t put a runner on base the rest of the night.It was the third time in franchise history the Brewers allowed only one base runner in a single game. The other times were against the Philadelphia Phillies on May 26, 2019, an...

For Nigeria’s Super Falcons, a narrow Women’s World Cup exit is the start of a journey, not the end

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:52 GMT

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Chiamaka Nnadozie’s Nigeria lineup had two chances hit the crossbar in a scoreless draw, and only missed out on the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals after losing a penalty shootout against England.By taking the European champions right to the wire, the Super Falcons proved, once again, that rankings are less important than respect for rival teams under the tournament’s expanded 32-team format.In the group stage, Nigeria held Olympic champion Canada to a 0-0 draw, upset co-host Australia 3-2 and advanced to the knockout stage after a 0-0 draw with Ireland. A late red card for England forward Lauren James for stomping on Nigeria defender Michelle Alozie took the focus off two tight halves of football on Monday night that could have gone either way. Ashleigh Plumptre’s left-foot strike cannoned into the crossbar in the 17th minute and her right-foot shot, moments after the ball rebounded, forced a diving save from England goalkeeper Mary Earps. Uchenna K...

Andrew Vaughn homers as Chicago White Sox beat New York Yankees 5-1

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:52 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Andrew Vaughn hit a two-run homer and made a terrific run-saving play at first base, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 5-1 on Monday night for their third consecutive victory.Luis Robert Jr. added a two-run double in Chicago’s three-run eighth, helping the White Sox break it open. Andrew Benintendi drove in Trayce Thompson with a sacrifice fly.Chicago shortstop Tim Anderson went 0 for 2 with two strikeouts in his first action since he was suspended for six games for his role in a fight with Cleveland slugger José Ramírez on Saturday. Anderson, who departed because of a bruised left forearm, is appealing the punishment.White Sox manager Pedro Grifol served his one-game suspension on Monday night.The Yankees went 1 for 12 with runners in scoring position and left 13 runners on base. They lost for the third time in four games.It was the first time since April 2016 that New York stranded 12 or more in consecutive games. It went 3 for 12 with ru...

A step too far. Lauren James shown a red card in England’s Women’s World Cup win over Nigeria

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:34:52 GMT

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — One wrong step cost Lauren James any chance of playing in the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals, and very easily could have ended England’s progress in the tournament.The 21-year-old forward was shown a red card for violent conduct late in regulation time on Monday in a tense round-of-16 game against Nigeria, leaving England in a 10-on-11 scenario for more than a half-hour before it ended 0-0 after extra time.Rachel Daly was one of the successful penalty takers as European champion England won the shootout 4-2 to secure a spot in the next round, and later put an arm around James to console her young teammate.The extraordinary ejection happened after James lost possession in a contest with defender Michelle Alozie in the 84th minute. After losing her balance and falling on top of Alozie, James pushed herself up and then stepped on the Nigeria defender with the studs of her right boot.“She’s disappointed. She’s upset. She’s a young player and I thi...