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New Nordstrom Rack coming to North County

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:54:07 GMT

OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- Nordstrom Rack on Friday announced it will be opening up a department store in Oceanside, officials said. Located off Jefferson Street and Vista Way, the 31,000 square-foot store will join other retailers such as Best Buy, Petco, Dick's Sporting Goods and Staples in Pacific Coast Plaza, the company said in a release."Nordstrom Rack is a highly respected and popular retailer. We are thrilled that Nordstrom Rack will be joining our well-rounded tenant mix at Pacific Coast Plaza and anxiously await the stores opening," said Dana Haynes, President, Citivest Commercial Investments. Woman suspected of stealing mail, hundreds of unused gift cards The Oceanside location is expected to open in spring 2024.There are currently five Nordstrom Rack stores in San Diego County.Four other California stores will also open in Davis, Elk Grove, Gilroy and San Mateo, the release said.

Silicon Valley councilman indicted in 49ers report leak

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:54:07 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A Silicon Valley city councilman has been charged with perjury after he allegedly lied about leaking a grand jury report to the San Francisco 49ers last year that detailed a purportedly unethical relationship between the team and the city council, prosecutors said Friday.Santa Clara City Councilmember Anthony Becker is accused of providing the secret report titled “Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Santa Clara City Council” to the team’s former top spokesperson and a local media outlet in 2022, days ahead of its official release. Becker then allegedly lied to the grand jury about the leak, prosecutors said, prompting the criminal charges.The 49ers play in Levi’s Stadium in the city of Santa Clara, about 35 miles (56.33 kilometers) south of San Francisco. Santa Clara County is broadly considered home to Silicon Valley.The city of Santa Clara owns the stadium and leases it to the team; fighting between the two groups has led to ethics complaints, legal disputes and y...

Explosion at Japan port during PM Kishida visit, no injuries

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:54:07 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s NHK television reported Saturday that a loud explosion occurred at a western Japanese port during Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit, but there were no injuries.Kishida was visiting the Saikazaki port in Wakayama prefecture to cheer his ruling party’s candidate in a local election. There was an explosion just before he was to begin his speech, NHK said.A man believed to be a suspect was apprehended at the scene, and NHK footage showed several uniformed and plainclothes police officers gathered around the man and pressing him to the ground. The incident comes nine months after Kishida’s predecessor, Shinzo Abe, was assassinated while delivering a campaign speech.The Associated Press

US, Vietnam pledge to boost ties as Blinken visits Hanoi

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:54:07 GMT

HANOI (AP) — The United States and Vietnam pledged to boost relations as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Hanoi on Saturday as part of the Biden administration’s push to counter China’s increasing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific.Blinken and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Saturday vowed to bring ties to a new level. Their meeting came just two weeks after the 50th anniversary of the withdrawal of American combat forces from South Vietnam that marked the end of America’s direct military involvement in the Vietnam war. And it came as Blinken was set to break ground on a sprawling new $1.2 billion U.S. embassy compound in the Vietnamese capital, a project the administration hopes will demonstrate its commitment to further improving ties less than 30 years after diplomatic relations were restored in 1995. Despite concerns over Vietnam’s human rights record, Washington sees Hanoi as a key component of its strategy for the region and has sought to leverage Vie...

Paul Lisnek discusses the latest on abortion, the DNC coming to Chicago and more

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:54:07 GMT

CHICAGO — WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek discusses the latest on abortions, the DNC coming to Chicago, Jim Jordan and more. Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesWatch this story in the player above.

David's Bridal warns it could shut down, lay off more than 9,000

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:54:07 GMT

(KDVR) — Wedding retail chain David's Bridal said more than 9,000 layoffs are possible nationwide as it looks at a potential sale or shutdown of the company, according to a notice filed in multiple states.David's Bridal outlined details and uncertainties about what's ahead in a notice about the layoffs sent to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (among others) on Friday. A notice has also been filed in Pennsylvania.A partial wind down of the business or a sale of assets are other options David's Bridal said it's also evaluating. Should you buy now, pay later for your wedding? "At this time, it is uncertain whether the company will be ceasing operations entirely or the closure will be limited to certain locations," the company said in the notice.The notice listed positions that could be eliminated, ranging from 3,597 stylists to 13 vice presidents and the chief executive officer. The first phase of layoffs was targeted for Friday and impacted corporate employees. Two m...

BB gun fired from University of Minnesota residence hall, hitting pedestrian in face

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:54:07 GMT

A man in a third-floor dormitory window fired a BB gun at another person who was walking down the street Friday night, striking the victim in the face, University of Minnesota police reported.The U police reported the aggravated assault at Pioneer Hall, at 615 Fulton St. S.E. in Minneapolis. Police were searching Pioneer Hall for the suspect.Authorities did not release information on the condition of the victim.No further details were available Friday night.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Appeals court rejects effort to reinstate UMN mens gymnastics Crime & Public Safety | Further postponement pushes proposed Fairview-Sanford merger into summer Crime & Public Safety | UMN President Joan Gabel to leave for Pittsburgh job after contentious fourth year Crime & Public Safety | Kathleen Collins: Support Ukraine’s victory out of moral necessity and for national security Crime & Public Safety ...

Troy: Interactive map shows lead pipe whereabouts

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:54:07 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Things are starting to flow the right way when it comes to pipes in Troy. NEWS10 has the latest developments from the Collar City on the lead pipe replacement plan. Preserve Kenwood plans for a new future “Today's a good day. An interactive map and what does is, is folks will be able to tap in and see their property,” said City Council President Carmella Mantello.City officials are making headway when it comes to removing lead pipes, and for those who are not sure whether this is a problem in their house or not, Troy's new interactive map will show a person where the lead is.“They'll look for their house. Naturally, that's the first thing I did when I went on, and they can determine whether the line has been identified. If it has not then they should look at the process to identify it,” said Mayor Patrick Madden.If the map has a red mark, it means lead is found; green is clear of lead. If you get a grey box, it's still undetermined. Proposed SafeCam program...

Two Dogtown dumpster fires lead some residents to suspect foul play

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:54:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A large alleyway fire that started in a dumpster Thursday night woke up people living close to the intersection of Oakland and Tamm avenues, which is located in the Dogtown neighborhood.A car and garage were destroyed, and some homes lost power for a few hours due to the fire."I'm surprised there was this much damage," said Justin Fuson, a nearby resident.The second fire was burning in a dumpster near Clayton Avenue. Only the fence that separated a Fields Foods store and a Seamus McDaniel’s bar was damaged. The fires are practically in the same alley, just a couple of blocks away. Top Story: Witness: Woman pumping gas seriously hurt chasing after stolen purse Luke Robinson lives near Clayton Avenue and believes the fires were likely set on purpose.“Someone was intentionally doing it along this certain path," he said.Robinson went on to say that if the fires were intentionally set, “it’s selfish, destructive, and it’s not okay."The St. Louis Fire Department is actively ...

Contact 2 gets action and answers on tree debris in Fox Park neighborhood

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:54:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - On Wednesday, you could feel the resident’s frustration with this fallen tree in the 2800 block of Victor Street in Fox Park."This stuff has been sitting here, it's been collecting trash. It's making a mess," said Amanda Izzo, a Fox Park resident. Trending: The MASH spin-off set in St. Louis you probably forgot about "I have a teenager; sometimes she struggles to find a parking spot on the street," said Simon Yost, a Fox Park resident. "I think it would be good if at some point here we could move on with our lives."On March 22, tree crews started chopping. Residents said city forestry officials told them the debris would be gone in three business days. Three weeks later, it was still there. That’s when FOX 2's Contact 2 team got involved. We brought the neighbor's concerns to city hall, and within a few hours, the contractors hired to do the job were back in the neighborhood cleaning up.“I was out of town all week. I got back last night and was super happy when I pulle...