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Study: Drought a key factor in Central American migration to the United States

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Despite a focus on crime, poverty, and political unrest in Central America, weather conditions appear to be among the most significant factors when it comes to predicting immigration to the United States' southern border.A study by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Utah tracked more than 323,000 migrants traveling with family from Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.It found that conditions one standard deviation drier than usual contributed to a nearly 71% increase in migration to the U.S. The data was gathered based on U.S. Border Patrol apprehensions between 2012 and 2018, along with weather data from the cities where migrants reported being from.When compared to the impacts of social and economic issues, University of Texas Professor Josh Busby said weather conditions were, "as, if not more important."Dr. Busby was previously a senior climate advisor in the Biden administration and is one of the study's co-authors. As for wh...

Inside The Galway Local, the community's new grocery store and café

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:24 GMT

GALWAY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new grocery store and café has officially opened in Galway. The Galway Local opened on Friday, November 3. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Owner Jessica Bellone is running The Galway Local with her two daughters, Georgia and Lauren. The grocery store and cafe is located in the former Chuck's Store space.Located at 5306 Sacandaga Road in Galway, Chuck's Store closed in 2016 when the owners retired after 58 years. The space sat vacant until Bellone took over ownership. New owner reviving Chuck’s Store in Galway The Galway Local serves hot and cold food for dine-in and takeout including breakfast sandwiches, pastries, parfaits, burgers, soup and more. Grocery items include bottled drinks, fresh produce, canned and packaged goods, household products, and items from local vendors.The Galway Local on Sacandaga Road (photo: Sara Rizzo)The Galway Local on Sacandaga Road (photo: Sara Rizzo)The Galway Local o...

Veterans can get a free car wash at Hoffman Car Wash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Veterans and active duty military personnel will get a free car wash at Hoffman Car Wash locations on Friday and Saturday. The event is part of Hoffman Car Wash’s “Practice Kindness” initiative, aiming to spread positivity and goodwill in the communities it serves. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Military personnel are not required to present their ID. The event will run on the honor system. More information is available online.This will be the 18th consecutive year Hoffman's will be showing appreciation to the men and women who've served the United States. Since 2006, Hoffman's has washed approximately 70,000 vehicles belonging to servicemen and women during the Veterans Day event.

Hyde Collection turns 60 in Glens Falls

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:24 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This year marks 60 for the Hyde Collection, one of the city of Glens Falls' iconic museums. The collection hit its anniversary on Friday, Nov. 3. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "Today marks the official 60th Anniversary of The Hyde Collection. On November 3, 1963, The Hyde opened its doors as a public museum for the first time. We love what we do and we are looking forward to celebrating many more years with you," the museum said on Facebook.Opened in 1963, the Hyde Collection was started to showcase the permanent collection of founders Louis and Charlotte Hyde. Today, the collection contains more than 5,000 works of art - paintings, paper, sculpture, and more. Around two-thirds of the art rotated in and out of display was selected by Charlotte Hyde after her husband's death. What’s on the menu at Glens Falls Restaurant Week 2023 The museum has celebrated its 60-year landmark with art that reach...

Crossgates announces extended holiday shopping hours

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Crossgates Mall has announced extended hours as the holiday season approaches. Crossgates says they will be closed on Thanksgiving day and will reopen on Black Friday, November 24, at 7 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. A complete calendar of their holiday hours can be found online. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! In addition to their extended holiday hours, Crossgates has announced Santa Claus will be coming to town on Saturday, November 8 starting at 10 a.m. Santa will be greeted with music, crafts, giveaways, and more near the lower-level Apex Entertainment. “There’s something magical about the in-store holiday shopping experience,” said Jen Smith, Marketing Director at Crossgates. “From spending quality time with friends and family in a fun, festive environment to finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list – and bringing it home the same day – it’s a tradition and experience that online shopping sim...

Eastbound I-70 reopens at Floyd Hill after sun glare closure

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:24 GMT

Eastbound Interstate 70 has reopened at Floyd Hill Monday morning after a brief closure under the Colorado State Patrol’s sun glare protocol.With the end of daylight savings comes the beginning of Floyd Hill sun glare safety protocols during early morning commutes, the Colorado State Patrol announced Friday.These early morning road closures are caused by the morning sun, the angle of Floyd Hill and the curve of the highway creating a blinding glare for eastbound drivers.At 6:53 a.m., the state patrol announced on social media it was diverting eastbound I-70 traffic to US Highway 40. By 8:15 a.m., the interstate had reopened to traffic.Related ArticlesTransportation | I-70 in Aurora reopened after man seen in median “with a gun” taken into custody Transportation | Potential for Floyd Hill sun glare closures on eastbound I-70 resumes Transportation | I-70 eastbound reopens in Wheat Ridge after late-night crash Transport...

Water issues plague Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw area after main breaks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:24 GMT

A sinkhole has opened up in the Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw area of Los Angeles after two days of water issues in the area.Mary Vassel, who lives in the 3600 block of Somerset Drive, told KTLA the issues began Saturday with a water main break.That break resulted in an 18-hour water outage in the area, though it was temporarily restored until 2 a.m. Monday.Vassel said at that time, she noticed she'd lost water pressure, and when daylight broke, she saw water, a buckled street and a car partially in a hole created by the broken main.Footage from Sky5 showed a white car mostly in the damaged area of the street.Albert Rodriguez of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power said the Monday break of an 8-inch cast iron main was reported at 3:30 a.m. He added that four other leaks have been reported in the area since Saturday.About 60 residents were affected, and their water access is expected to be restored by 5 p.m., Rodriguez said.

Fiery crash in Orange County claims 2 lives 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:24 GMT

Two people were killed in a violent single-car crash in Orange County early Monday morning. The collision occurred just after 3 a.m. on Newport Avenue near East First Street in Tustin, according to Orange County Fire Authority officials.  Police pursue domestic violence suspect in 35-foot RV in Los Angeles Video shows the mangled car outside a U.S. Bank branch near the intersection of Newport and First. Authorities on the scene of a deadly crash in Tustin, CA on Nov. 6, 2023. (OCFA)Authorities on the scene of a deadly crash in Tustin, CA on Nov. 6, 2023. (OCFA)Two people were killed in a violent single-car crash in Orange County on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Two people were killed in a violent single-car crash in Orange County on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Upon arriving on scene, first responders discovered the vehicle engulfed in flames. After extinguishing the fire, they found that the vehicle had two occupants. Both were pronounced deceased at the scene, authorities said. ...

LAPD seeks hit-and-run driver who killed man in North Hollywood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:24 GMT

A male pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in North Hollywood Sunday morning, and the Los Angeles Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding the culprit.At a few minutes before 4 a.m., a dark-colored truck headed south on Lankershim Boulevard hit the pedestrian, a man in his 30s, as he was crossing eastbound at Valerio Street, police said in a news release. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was declared dead at the scene. On Sunday, police identified the victim as a 40-year-old Hispanic woman, though on Monday, the age and gender of the victim was updated. Hit-and-run victim found dead in road in North Hollywood  A reward of up to $50,000 is available for help in finding the driver.Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Otrosina at 818-644-8036 or Officer Krueger at 818-644-8028.During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).To remain anonymous, call Crime Stop...

Early learning program in San Jose navigates post-pandemic changes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:24 GMT

Editor’s Note: This article was written for Mosaic Vision, an independent journalism training program for high school students who report and photograph stories under the guidance of professional journalists.The upheaval of COVID-19 could have destroyed the San Jose family resource program ParentChild+. But the fledgling program survived and now is reaching more children and their families than ever.Launched in January 2020, just months before the pandemic shutdown, ParentChild+ was meant to be an in-person parent education program. Now the directors have taken lessons learned during the pandemic to create a hybrid program that aims to fit the needs of the families they serve.ParentChild+ is a free statewide program that focuses on getting children up to age 3 ready for school by empowering parents to take the lead in their child’s education. Positive parenting skills, guidance during different activities and literacy skills are taught by teams of specialists who visit with each fam...