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#GivingOn10: Spin Revolution holds fundraiser ride in Saratoga

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:13:23 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - November is National Adoption Awareness Month. To mark the occasion, Spin Revolution hosted a charity ride this weekend to bring awareness to the cause.On Saturday, Spin Revolution held an event at their Saratoga Springs location in support of SoulFilling, a group that works to educate and normalize conversations around adoption. According to organizers, the event raised $375 for Friends in Adoption. Inside look at Spin Revolution’s new Saratoga location Donations from the event went directly to support a birth mother retreat in the Capital Region and the purchase of adoption-related books for elementary schools in Saratoga.

Holiday Bazaar opening up shop in South Glens Falls

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:13:23 GMT

SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Something "bazaar" comes to South Glens Falls' local community center this month. The 42nd annual Moreau Community Center Holiday Bazaar stocks festive cheer by the tableful on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17 and 18. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! During the event, the Moreau Community Center transforms into a marketplace of more than 25 tables, all stocked with handmade crafts and vendors. The fun includes food and raffle tickets, too - all in support of the community center.“This holiday event is a big tradition in our community," said center Executive Director Donna Nichols. "People look forward to the tradition and the food.”The bazaar starts from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, including a dinner of hot dogs and homemade mac and cheese. The shopping is back in action early on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can enjoy special breakfast and lunch menus while they take a look at unique, commun...

Rotterdam Community Center to host Empty Bowls fundraiser

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:13:23 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Do you enjoy soup and an opportunity to help your local community? If you answered yes, then make your way to the Rotterdam Community Center on Friday, November 17, for the first annual Empty Bowls fundraiser! Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Attendees can choose a handmade bowl to take home, in addition to sampling a wide array of soups and chilis and voting for their favorite. The chef with the most votes will receive a fall-themed gift basket. Tickets for the event are available online for $30 through November 13. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $35.Those interested in signing up to donate soup or chili can register here. All proceeds from the event will support the food pantries at the Rotterdam Community Center.

New coffee spot opens in downtown Troy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:13:23 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Coffee House of Troy has opened in downtown Troy. The new coffee spot is located inside 518 Craft at 200 Broadway. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Coffee House of Troy menu features artisan coffee and other beverages, as well as pastries. The shop is community-focused, from hosting events to donating to local causes. Owner Marcus Solga also owns Kaffee House on West Avenue in Saratoga Springs. The shop sells sandwiches, pastries, bagels, soups, and salads, as well as coffee and other drinks. Albany restaurant, The Delaware, sets opening date "We are thrilled to bring Coffee House Of Troy to this vibrant city. We're not just serving coffee; we're creating a place for people to come together, enjoy the finest coffee, and make lasting memories," said Solga.The coffee shop officially opened at the beginning of October. Coffee House of Troy is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday...

State Police investigate drowning in Washington County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:13:23 GMT

JACKSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police are investigating a drowning in Washington County. The victim, Marc L. Luther, 61, of Wilton, was discovered deceased in Clark Pond. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! State Police were notified on Sunday morning that Luther failed to return home from a fishing trip. Law enforcement responded to Clark Pond and located Luther's kayak in the water unoccupied.An Underwater Recovery Team was dispatched. Investigations are ongoing, but police say the incident appears accidental.

These states have the highest car theft rates: Here's where California ranks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:13:23 GMT

California was named among the top 10 states for vehicle theft in the country, according to data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau. NICB is a not-for-profit organization that fights against insurance fraud and crime.The October report shows which metro areas and states had the highest vehicle theft rates during 2022 . The data used in the report is from the National Crime Information Center. Riverside County man arrested in million-dollar luxury car theft scheme The Golden State ranked sixth on the list with 520 vehicle thefts per 100,000 residents, an increase of about 13% from 2021. In 2021, the state had 461 car thefts per 100,000 residents, the report found. Here are the top 10 states with the highest car theft rates, according to NICBColoradoDistrict of ColumbiaWashington OregonNew MexicoCaliforniaMissouriNevadaTexasTennesseeWhile California didn’t top the list for the state with the most vehicle thefts, it did have the highest number of car thefts in the natio...

Local children’s hospital to unveil first-of-its-kind digital experience  

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:13:23 GMT

The Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital is set to introduce a new digital experience to their facility for patients, visitors and their families. The experience, called Loma Land, blends technology and art in a three-part sequence where children can create their own personalized forest creatures.Loma Land has been carefully designed to reduce stress and improve the well-being of those who participate, according to an official hospital release. “Children visiting the hospital will have the opportunity to select their very own personalized forest creature, which will accompany them on their path to the elevators,” the children’s hospital said. The custom creatures can also be decorated with a range of accessories. Upon creating and customizing their own forest creature, children can “release” them into the wild where they can interact with the creations of others. The magical “release” takes place on a 60-foot-wide screen that serves as the children’s “gatewa...

Joseph Cruz Died in Head-On Collision on Highway 1 [Lompoc, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:13:23 GMT

23-Year-Old Rider Died in Car Crash on Highway 1LOMPOC, CA (November 6, 2023) – Joseph Cruz lost his life in a head-on collision on Highway 1, Wednesday afternoon.The accident happened shortly before 5:45 p.m. on October 25th, at Highway 1.According to CHP, a Yamaha YZF-R1 heading south at a speed of more than 55 mph when he was unsuccessful in navigating a curve and veered into oncoming traffic. His rider struck head-on with a Tesla.The Yamaha rider was identified as 23-year-old Joseph Cruz who died immediately on the spot while the Tesla driver, a woman, sustained minor wounds.Additionally, authorities shut down a portion of the roadway to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties. However, the highway has since been reopened to the public.Furthermore, the investigation is still ongoing and encourages any with information to contact CHP’s Buellton office.Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Joseph Cruz who are grieving over the loss of...

Investors embrace downtown San Jose office to housing project switch

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:13:23 GMT

SAN JOSE — Investors in a huge downtown San Jose project have embraced plans to switch a proposed office tower to a residential complex with housing highrises, a developer says.Initially, a real estate firm had proposed the development of an office tower at 147 East Santa Clara Street next to North Fourth Street and a residential tower at 95 North Fourth Street next to East St. John Street.Street-level view of 600-unit complex of residential towers at 147 East Santa Clara Street in downtown San Jose, concept. (BDE Architects)Urban Catalyst, as this news organization reported in September, now has proposed the concept of switching the office into a housing tower complex that could be built in one or two phases as highrises.“With the current state of the office market, this is what we had to do,” said Erik Hayden, founder and managing partner with Urban Catalyst, the developer of the office tower at Fourth and Santa Clara and the nearby proposed residential towe...

SF Giants pick up option on Alex Cobb, All-Star starter returns for 2024

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:13:23 GMT

Farhan Zaidi executed his easiest decision of the offseason Monday, picking up the San Francisco Giants’ $10 million player option on Alex Cobb, ensuring the 36-year-old first-time All-Star will be back in 2024.When the Giants brought Cobb on board before the 2022 season, it wasn’t hard to imagine the club option as a potential exit ramp on a deal with a then-34-year-old four years removed from his last 100-inning season. But Cobb has proven that he is firmly in the fast lane, making his rate a bargain, even with the news that he will miss at least the first month of next season recovering from hip surgery.In 56 starts the past two seasons (only three fewer than the 59 he made over the course of his previous four-year, $57 million contract between the Orioles and Angels), Cobb has posted a 3.80 ERA and an even better 3.41 FIP (fielding independent pitching). His reliable presence was all the more important last season, when he and Logan Webb were the only Giants pitchers...