California Rain Brings Mudslide Fears, Evacuations

LOS ANGELES — Dec 2, 2014, 9:39 PM ET
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER and GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press

Heavy rain from a powerful Pacific storm swept through parched California on Tuesday, providing some relief from a three-year drought but prompting evacuations in wildfire-scarred communities threatened by mudslides and flooding.

The rain began falling overnight Monday in Northern California, but the heaviest downpours were in Southern California, where recent burns have denuded slopes of the vegetation that helps hold soil in place. Traffic was snarled, and some flights at Los Angeles and San Francisco airports were delayed.

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Home intruder arrested in East Greenbush

Shawn Crump Photo: East Greenbush PD

Updated: 11/26/2014 1:42 PM Created: 11/26/2014 1:40 PM WNYT.com
By: WNYT Staff
EAST GREENBUSH- A 17 year old man has been charged with unlawfully entering a private residence in the town of East Greenbush.

At approximately 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday East Greenbush PD received a call about a masked man lurking in a couple’s attached garage on Phillips Road. The suspect was chased by one of the home owners, and managed to escape into a wooded area.

The Sheriff’s police and K-9 units combed the area with a street by street search, and after further investigation apprehended and charged Shawn Crump with criminal trespassing.

Crump has been served with multiple Orders of Protection and has been directed to appear in Town Court on December 1 for further proceedings.

Winter Walk & Winter Parade

December 13, 2014 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Main Street, Valatie

http://www.veravalatie.com/Winter_Walk.html

Santa and Mrs. Claus will ring in festivities throughout the village. Shop at our stores, sample holiday food and enjoy live music and entertainment until 9 pm.WinterWalk, sponsored by the Village of Valatie in conjunction with the Valatie Economic Redevelopment Association (V.E.R.A.) includes a Winter Parade *with some new performers*, food vendors, artisans, live music, dancers, and entertainment. And sales at local stores, and more. Hay Rides stop at venues in the village. Santa is stationed at the Valatie Community Theatre to listen to kids’ Wish Lists, and Mrs. Claus is always available.  Marionettes, jugglers, Tots the Clown, musicians, musical acts, dancers, and roaming carolers travel up and down the street. Village shops are open teeming with holiday goodies.
There is literally something for everyone!

One More Ride: The Hoffman's Playland Story

DECEMBER 3

For 62 years, it's where we brought our children to play and celebrate birthdays for generations. While the 2014 season was its final one, take 'one more ride' to celebrate the history, nostalgia, and memories of Hoffman's Playland. Stories will come to life through original videography, home movies, behind-the-scenes video, and emotional interviews.
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Missing Ohio State football player found dead

By Dana Ford, CNN

updated 6:12 PM EST, Sun November 30, 2014

(CNN) -- A missing Ohio State University football player has been found dead, authorities said Sunday. Kosta Karageorge, a fifth-year senior, had missed practice Wednesday and hadn't been seen since. Sgt. Richard Weiner, with Columbus police, said that Karageorge died from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. 
His body was found inside a Dumpster and identified at the scene through tattoos, Weiner said. A handgun was also recovered at the scene.

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