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Regional higher tech leads national shortage, local benefits to come

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:59 GMT

O'FALLON, Mo. - A national shortage, and now the St. Louis region is leading the way. The MEMC plant on Pearl Drive is creating a whole new type of higher technology and a whole new extension of the facility. The work they’re doing and creating will help both the local and global economies.On Monday, the MEMC group and many partners gathered to discuss and celebrate the work being done in the area. The $300 million investment from the corporation is taking shape. From the outside, tons of heavy machinery filled the new extension of the building; meanwhile, inside, classes were going on, and employees heading into the clean room."This is exactly the kind of project that shows what our team is made of," said Karla Chaney, the site manager of MEMC, O'Fallon, Missouri.It's not just what they're made of, but what they can create… The world's only plant producing 300-millimeter wafers. Crews investigating fatal 3-vehicle crash in north St. Louis "Our SOI wafers are used in chips that go...

You Paid For It: Million-dollar flood basin in St. Charles in disrepair

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:59 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. – Residents in a St. Charles neighborhood say a million-dollar flood basin built in 2021 is beginning to fail, and the city isn’t doing enough to address the problem.The basin, located in the Schaefer Place neighborhood, is supposed to hold approximately three million gallons of water, keeping it from people’s homes.“The biggest problem is that this basin needs to be fixed, maintained, and improved upon. Currently, the basin has flooded two times in the last two years. The last time causing over six feet of flooding in some properties,” resident Claire Schueler said.Residents say vegetation is growing in the basin and some of the building blocks are coming apart. They say city hall is not moving fast enough to fix things. Crews investigating fatal 3-vehicle crash in north St. Louis ”It’s the city’s responsibility to fix this. Not just to beautify this city, but also so that the homes of the residents remain safe and dry,” Schueler said.St. Charles Director of Engi...

6 injured in multi-vehicle crash in L.A. County

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:59 GMT

At least six people, including one child, were taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash in a San Fernando Valley neighborhood that may have involved a stolen vehicle suspect, authorities announced. Medical personnel with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to 12700 block of West Vanowen Street, near Bellaire Avenue, in Valley Glen at around 7 p.m. At the scene, firefighters found a five-vehicle collision involving five adult victims and one child, all of whom were transported to the hospital in fair condition, LAFD said.  Aerial footage from Sky5 showed a heavy presence of firefighters and police at the scene. Two of the vehicles in the roadway showed heavy damage. Six people were taken to the hospital after a five-car crash in Valley Glen on July 24, 2023, that may have involved a stolen vehicle suspect. (KTLA)Six people were taken to the hospital after a five-car crash in Valley Glen on July 24, 2023, that may have involved a stolen vehicle suspect. (KTLA)Six...

Wonder Fire consumes 40 acres near Shasta Lake

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:59 GMT

SHASTA COUNTY – Evacuation warnings and road closures remained in place Monday night as crews battled a wildfire just south of Shasta Lake, authorities said.The Wonder Fire was first reported around 4:15 p.m. near Wonderland Boulevard and Fawndale Road, just off Interstate 5, the Cal Fire Shasta-Trinity Unit said in a social media post.As of 6:15 p.m., the wildfire had consumed 40 acres of grass, brush and timber and was burning at a moderate rate of spread, according to Cal Fire. Numerous ground and air resources were at the scene and additional resources had been ordered.INCIDENT REPORT:Wonder incident – near Wonderland Blvd. & PonderosaThe fire has consumed 40 acrea of grass, brush, and timber, burning at a moderate rate of spread.Numerous ground and air resources at scene with significant additional order of resources. pic.twitter.com/WCx0B2TbF4— CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit/Shasta County FD (@CALFIRESHU) July 25, 2023The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office issued an ...

Single family residence sells in Milpitas for $1.5 million

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:59 GMT

1348 Columbus Circle – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the 1300 block of Columbus Circle in Milpitas has new owners. The 2,112-square-foot property, built in 1970, was sold on July 11, 2023, for $1,500,000, or $710 per square foot. This two-story home offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Additionally, the home is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently. Nestled on a generous 6,600-square-foot lot, the property provides abundant outdoor space including a pool.Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby:On Cirolero Street, Milpitas, in May 2023, a 1,234-square-foot home was sold for $1,450,000, a price per square foot of $1,175. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In May 2023, a 2,144-square-foot home on Russell Lane in Milpitas sold for $635,450, a price per square foot of $296. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 1,964-square-foot home on the 1200 block of North Hillview Drive in ...

San Jose Earthquakes’ All-Star Espinoza signs contract extension

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:59 GMT

Cristian Espinoza, fresh off his first MLS All-Star game appearance, now has a new contract with the San Jose Earthquakes.Espinoza and the Quakes signed a contract that keeps the Argentine soccer player as the team’s Designated Player until the end of the 2025 MLS season. There’s also an option for 2026, the Quakes announced Monday.No financial terms of the contract were available.The 28-year-old winger has enjoyed a stellar season for San Jose, scoring 11 goals with seven assists in 23 games. Those numbers led to Espinoza’s call up to the MLS All-Star team, which was beaten by Arsenal FC in last Wednesday’s exhibition.“Cristian has been very productive each season with us and is considered one of the best players in the league, which was evidenced by his being called to this year’s MLS All-Star Game,” said San Jose general manager Chris Leitch. “He has a superlative ability to create chances for his teammates and his goal production has increased each season.“Cristian is also an in...

Palo Alto man robbed in his own backyard after suspect pops out of foliage: police

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:59 GMT

(KRON) -- A Palo Alto man was standing in his own backyard early Monday morning when a suspect popped out of the brush and robbed him, the Palo Alto Police Department said. The suspect remains at large.Police were called to the 3000 block of Ross Road at 12:26 a.m. Monday for the report of a stolen necklace. Man shot dead in Santa Rosa Jack in the Box drive-thru "The investigation revealed that the victim, a man in his forties, had been in his backyard whenmale subject emerged from the foliage and demanded money. When the victim refused, thesuspect forcibly ripped a necklace from the victim’s neck and fled on foot," PAPD said. The victim was not injured in the incident. The suspect was described by police as a Hispanic man in his 40s, standing about 5-foot-10 with a thin build. He was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and dark pants. There have been no similar robberies in Palo Alto recently. Anyone with information is asked to call (650) 329-2413.

Bay Area home prices soar due to low inventory

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:59 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – After a brief slump in the sale price of homes early this year, Bay Area home prices are soaring again. The median price is back where it was last summer with no end in sight.RE/MAX reports the median sales price in the Bay Area, which began climbing again in March, continues to rise. In fact, in June of this year, it totaled $1,190,000, the highest in the Bay Area since June of last year. Elderly woman assaulted in SF, 1 arrested: police “It’s absolutely a result of historic low inventory levels. People have not been putting their houses on the market,” explained RE/MAX Gold broker Tim Yee. Yee says the drop in the number of homes for sale has been dramatic – about 30 to 40 percent less than last year at this time. “In June of 2022 in the city of San Francisco, there was 6,155 active listings. In June of 2023 this year, there were 3,737,” he said.Experts say one of the reasons for that low inventory is because the federal reserve keeps raising rat...

Jones homers and Trejo has 4 hits as the Rockies beat the Nationals 10-6

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:59 GMT

Colorado Rockies' Alan Trejo (13) celebrates with teammates after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Monday, July 24, 2023, in Washington (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)(AP/Alex Brandon) Colorado Rockies' Alan Trejo (13) celebrates with teammates after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Monday, July 24, 2023, in Washington (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)(AP/Alex Brandon) WASHINGTON (AP) — Nolan Jones hit a two-run homer, Alan Trejo had a double and three singles, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Washington Nationals 10-6 on Monday night.Karl Kauffman pitched four-plus innings of one-run relief for his first major league win as last-place Colorado (40-60) improved ...

De La Cruz launches a mammoth homer, but the Brewers edge the Reds 3-2 in their division showdown

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:51:59 GMT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Christian Yelich hit a game-winning single, Sal Frelick launched his first major league home run and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Monday night in their NL Central showdown.Milwaukee overcame a colossal two-run homer by Elly De La Cruz, who was robbed of a home run earlier on a leaping catch by center fielder Joey Wiemer.Despite going 2 for 16 with runners in scoring position, the first-place Brewers moved 1½ games ahead of Cincinnati, which had won five straight.All-Star closer Alexis Díaz (3-2) entered in the bottom of the ninth inning and didn’t get an out. He walked Blake Perkins and allowed a single to pinch-hitter Jesse Winker before Yelich drove in Perkins with a grounder into right field.Devin Williams (5-2) pitched a perfect ninth for Milwaukee.The Reds took a 2-1 lead against starter Colin Rea in the second on De La Cruz’s sixth homer of the season and second in two days. It left the rookie’s bat at 114 mph and traveled 456 fe...