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New Terminal 1 entrances at SAN to open this week

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:50:10 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego International Airport (SAN) is opening new entrances to Terminal 1 starting Friday.The new entrances, located on N. Harbor Drive, will be available to both pedestrians and drivers, Nicole Hall with SAN said in a press release Wednesday.New Terminal 1 Entrance Road (San Diego International Airport)Drivers traveling westbound on N. Harbor Drive will notice a difference as the new Terminal 1 entrance comes up earlier for motorists than the previous one, according to airport officials. Pedestrians will use a new path that begins near the intersection of N. Harbor Drive and Harbor Island Drive."Drivers should slow down, watch for signage, and be prepared to share the road with construction vehicles," Hall said.Meanwhile, crews will continue to work on the New T1 Parking Plaza, a five-level structure that features 5,200 parking spaces. It is set to open in late 2024.The changes are part of the airport's plan to renovate Terminal 1 that began in Nov. 2021. Phase ...

No, 1 pick Victor Wembanyama is set to debut with the San Antonio Spurs and the world is watching

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:50:10 GMT

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama is set to make his NBA debut with the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks, and the world is watching.“How can I deny that,” San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said. “It’s pretty obvious. Victor’s had a lot of attention pointed toward him for a very long time and that’s not going to change. Fortunately for us, he’s a really mature, prioritized young man that knows what he wants. He’s already a pro.”The No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft drew the undivided attention of fans and media filling the lower bowl of the Frost Bank Center while simply practicing free throws before Wednesday night’s season opener.Dubbed “The Extraterrestrial” by Nike, the 19-year-old from France who stands nearly 7-foot-4, has been astounding with his otherworldly play. In preseason action, he blocked 3-point shots with his 8-foot wingspan and Euro-stepped from the free throw line to the rim for a dunk in two strides without a dribble.Wemb...

Thousands of Las Vegas hotel workers fighting for new union contracts rally, block Strip traffic

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:50:10 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Thousands of hotel workers fighting for new union contracts rallied Wednesday night on the Las Vegas Strip, snarling traffic during rush hour as dozens took to the street vowing to be arrested to bring attention to the labor union’s negotiations with three major casino companies.Dozens of workers sat in two separate circles across multiple lanes of the Strip, stopping cars in both directions. Police officers stood by with zip ties but did not immediately arrest the workers.The Culinary Workers Union said ahead of the protest that 75 workers could be arrested for “civil disobedience” after they blocked traffic between the iconic Bellagio and Paris Las Vegas resorts — an area already facing significant road closures due to construction for the Formula 1 races scheduled to take over the Strip next month.Kimberly Dopler, a cocktail server at Wynn Las Vegas since it opened in 2005, said in an interview as the protest began Wednesday that she was among those who pla...

Imprisoned ‘apostle’ of Mexican megachurch La Luz del Mundo charged with federal child pornography

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:50:10 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The head of a Mexican megachurch who is serving more than 16 years in a California prison for sexually abusing young followers was charged Wednesday with two federal crimes involving a 16-year-old girl, prosecutors said.A federal grand jury in Los Angeles indicted Naasón Joaquín García, 54, on two charges of possessing and producing child pornography, according to a statement from the U.S. attorney’s office.When he was arrested in California in 2019, Garcia had an iPad that contained five videos depicting the then-teenaged girl engaging in sexual activity, the statement said. “We did not indict until after the state case was finished,” the U.S. attorney’s office added in an email.Garcia is the head of La Luz del Mundo (The Light of the World), which claims to have 5 million followers worldwide. Believers consider him to be the “apostle” of Jesus Christ.But prosecutors in California say Garcia used his spiritual sway to have sex with girls and young wom...

Minnesota fisherman loses walleye down North Dakota storm drain — and gets it back

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:50:10 GMT

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — After a North Dakota fishing trip, Valley City native Shawn Grim often goes to his favorite hometown haunts like the Pizza Corner restaurant.Grim, who now lives in Osakis, Minn., had just rolled into town after a good walleye catch Sunday, Oct. 15.“I had this gorgeous, 22-inch walleye, which, you know what, that’s as big as you keep. Everything else goes back in,” Grim said. “A 4 1/2 pound walleye. It was a nice fish, and it’s big.”Outside of the pizza shop, Grim thought it would be a good photo opportunity.“I am holding this fish, getting ready for a picture, and all of a sudden it flip-flops down onto the street. Okay, not a big deal, and I go down to grab it, and boom, boom, boom, right into the drain,” Grim said.This sounds like a great fishing story, but was there proof?Area businesses had no security footage. But recently, the city of Valley City installed traffic cameras, and they captured it all.WDAY News sh...

Girls state tennis: Rochester Mayo finally breaks through for 2A title

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:50:10 GMT

Making its 26th state tournament appearance in 27 season, Rochester Mayo finally broke through and won it all on Wednesday. The top-seeded Spartans topped the No. 2 seed, perennial power Edina, 6-1 in the Class 2A final at Baseline Tennis Center.Rochester Mayo had previously downed Edina a couple times this fall and was the prohibitive favorite Wednesday, but the Hornets made the Spartans work for it.With Rochester Mayo leading 3-1, the final three matches all went to a decisive third set. The Spartans needed to win one of them to claim a championship — they won all three.Claire Loftus and Aoife Loftus set the tone up top for the Spartans, cruising to victories at No. 1 and No. 2 singles.Class AThe Blake School prevented the Rochester sweep, as the second-seeded Bears upset top-seeded Rochester Lourdes 5-2 in the Class A final at Reed-Sweatt Tennis Center in Minneapolis.Four of Blake’s five points came via straight-set victories, including wins from Nana Vang and Fatemeh...

After rainy week, Twin Cities could see first snowfall of season on Saturday

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:50:10 GMT

After a rainy work week in the Twin Cities, the metro might see its first snowfall of the season this weekend.Tuesday’s record-breaking showers — which dumped 1.34 inches at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport — gave way to an overcast Wednesday, and a second round of heavy rainfall was expected to begin late Wednesday night and continue off-and-on into Friday, according to the National Weather Service.Light snow is possible Saturday, said Joe Strus, a weather service meteorologist in Chanhassen. But don’t expect to be building any snowmen just yet.“Flurries to snow showers, somewhere within that realm,” he said. “We’re not looking at major accumulation.”Another dusting is possible on Halloween, but it could just as easily fall as rain if temperatures don’t dip low enough.“It definitely bears watching,” Strus said, adding that he’s not expecting a major winter weather event either way.That isn&#...

Police searching for man wanted on drug warrants

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:50:10 GMT

SALEM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Multiple police agencies are searching for a man considered to be armed and dangerous in the Salem area. Police are looking for Jeffrey Dickinson. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The search began around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Police said Dickinson is wanted on a felony warrant, and he fled when confronted by law enforcement. Dickinson was last seen in a wooded area near Blind Buck Road in Salem. Police said a reverse 911 call went out to all area residents. Those in Salem are asked to report all suspicious activity to 911. They should not approach or make contact with Dickinson. The 35-year old was operating skid-steer, logging equipment, according to authorities. Salem residents in the following areas are asked to lock your doors:Riley Hill Road from and including Sky Parlor Way and Parqui Lane to Blind Buck RoadBlind Buck Road from Riley Hill Road to Wilson Lane, including Fleming Lane and Buck Ridge Way...

Saratoga County DA appeals decision to drop charges in officer-involved shooting

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:50:10 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga County District Attorney has appealed a decision to toss out an indictment against one of the people involved in an officer-involved shooting in Saratoga Springs.A judge dropped the eight charges against Vito Caselnova in September citing the prosecution's presentation to a grand jury was flawed. The judge concluded that the jury did not receive proper instructions on what to consider and did not properly explain the state's self-defense law. The ruling gave the DA's office the chance to file new charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The shooting took place in November 2022 on Caroline Street. Officers were responding to a dispute between Caselnova and a group of people from the Utica area. They were also charged in connection with the shooting.Police said they fired their weapons after Caselnova did not respond to repeated commands to drop his weapon. Caselnova, a Vermont's sheri...

Second Troy officer sues gun manufacturer

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:50:10 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Troy police officer is suing gun manufacturer SIG Sauer after he claimed his gun went off unexpectedly. According to court documents, Officer Justin Ashe said his gun discharged in 2020 while it was in its holster. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The bullet hit his foot and exited near his ankle. He suffered a broken bone and was out of work for five months. The lawsuit blames the gun's design and argues it was not tested properly. He's seeking an unspecified amount of damages.Ashe is the second Troy officer to sue the company. Sgt. Michael Colwell told NEWS10 in 2021 his gun went off while it was holstered during a training exercise. He suffered a serious leg injury.The company said it is not liable for Colwell's injuries and argued at the time that no other users had reported a similar issue.Officer Ashe's lawsuit can be read in-full below: