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Working Strategies: Family leave law is big news for small businesses

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:32:57 GMT

Amy LindgrenFor Minnesota families balancing work/life issues, things are about to get a little easier. The state’s first Family Medical Leave Act passed the Legislature last week, having undergone seemingly endless revisions.Conversely, for businesses balancing employee/productivity issues, things are about to get a little more complicated.The new legislation will provide up to 20 weeks total paid leave in a year, depending on the individual’s qualifying medical and family reasons, with weekly payments ranging from about $200 to $650, depending on the worker’s salary.The payments themselves will come from a state fund of payroll taxes collected for this purpose, and will be disbursed from a state agency, much like the unemployment payment process.Long-term effects of the program are difficult to predict, since the entire landscape of FMLA is still relatively new. While the U.S. government mandated FMLA 30 years ago, the federal law omits a lot of employers and makes wage replacemen...

Police looking for suspect in Troy stabbing

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:32:57 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy Police Department is looking to identify the suspect in an alleged stabbing incident. The stabbing reportedly happened Friday night at the convenience store at 867 River Street. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police said an employee was stabbed in the leg after an alleged dispute in the store. The employee was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. According to police, the suspect is a young man.Detectives are investigating and working to identify the suspect. Stick with NEWS10 for updates.

Saratoga County declares State of Emergency

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:32:57 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Chairman Theodore Kusnierz Jr. has announced that Saratoga County has declared a State of Emergency. The decision is in response to the possible relocation and arrival of large amounts of migrants and asylum seekers from New York City. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Saratoga County is not the first area in the state to make this move. Rensselaer County and Greene County have also declared a State of Emergency, citing similar concerns for their ability to adequately take on this influx of migrants from New York City. Kusnierz said “Saratoga County has long been and continues to be a welcoming and diverse community, however this type of rapid population increase would overburden our social services, public health, emergency services, and other departments that are already dealing with a higher volume of cases and workload than they have in years past.&n...

New Ballston Lake fishing pier officially opens

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:32:57 GMT

BALLSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- After two years, the new Ballston Lake fishing pier and boat launch on Outlet Road has officially opened. The Town of Ballston made the announcement that the pier opened on May 19. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The former pier at this location closed in April 2021 due to winter ice damage and decay. That pier was demolished in August. After the old pier was vandalized and some people were seen still using the closed pier, Town Supervisor Eric Connolly declared it a public safety concern so the town could speed up the replacement process.The new Ballston Lake fishing pier (photo: Sara Rizzo)The new Ballston Lake fishing pier (photo: Sara Rizzo) What’s new this year at Olde Saratoga’s ‘Puff Puff Putt’ night Compared to the old pier, the new one is wider, handicap accessible, and has a two bay kayak/canoe launch, said Connolly. The pier’s floating system will also prevent future ice damage.

Colorado state track meet, Day 3: Live results from Jeffco Stadium

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:32:57 GMT

It’s Day 3 of the Colorado high school state track and field meet at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood. The Denver Post is there throughout the weekend providing live coverage. Refresh this page for the latest updates and results, in addition to the daily schedule of events, which is at the bottom of this page.Friday headlinesVista Ridge’s Brandon Hills breaks state record in long jump after coming back from gunshot wound, last year’s bitter defeat: “I’m blessed to be here in this moment.”Valor Christian’s Dane Eike, Pomona’s Emma Stutzman claim first place in Class 5A 3,200-meter racesState Track and Field Day 2 Highlights: Denver East’s Rosie Mucharsky hits “Beast Mode” in 800-meter run; University’s Whyrick sweeps 3A throwing eventsThursday headlinesWindsor’s Cameron Thomas makes lasting impression in short time as state champion pole vaulterState notebook: Grand Junction’s Miller Jones overcomes anxiety, wins Class 4A long jump title at Jeffco StadiumState Track Day 1 Highlights: Herit...

4 men hospitalized, 2 critically injured in LA shooting

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:32:57 GMT

Four men have been hospitalized, with at least two in critical condition, after being shot near downtown Los Angeles Saturday morning. Los Angeles police officers responded to the 1000 block of Ingraham outside the 1010 Wilshire Apartments just after 2:00 a.m. When authorities arrived on scene, they found four men suffering gunshot wounds. Detectives say there was an altercation between two groups of men who knew each other. At least one male suspect shot multiple rounds and then fled the scene in a white BMW with at least two other men.  Man shot in the face at Newport Pier The suspects are still at large and no arrests have been made. The four victims were transported to a nearby hospital. Two of the men are in stable condition, while the other two are in critical condition. It is unclear what led to the altercation. This story is developing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the L.A. police department. 

Man shot in the face at Newport Pier

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:32:57 GMT

A man was injured following a shooting at the Newport Pier Friday night. Newport Beach Police responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon around 10:30 p.m. near McFadden Place and Oceanfront. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the cheek.  Residents warned not to swim in L.A. County beaches The suspect, described as an adult white male, is still at large and no arrests have been made. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital and is currently in stable condition. It is unclear what led to the shooting. 

Wild Rivers Waterpark in Orange County celebrates KTLA Day as part of season opening

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:32:57 GMT

California's newest waterpark celebrated its oldest news station Saturday in an event that served as a kickoff to the waterpark season.Wild Rivers Waterpark in Irvine rolled out the red carpet to KTLA 5 anchors and reporters as part of the official grand opening for its newest attraction: Kontiki Cove.The new waterpark space adds a wide array of children's slides to the parks' already impressive line of adult and older children-centric slides and rides.The grand opening featured an official ribbon cutting with KTLA on-air talent, musical performances, a drumline and special appearances by pirates and mermaids.Two waterslides in Kontiki Cove at Irvine's Wild Rivers Waterpark are shown in this undated promotional image. (Wild Rivers Waterpark)Kids slide down one of the new children-centric waterslides in Kontiki Cove at Irvine's Wild Rivers Waterpark. (Wild Rivers Waterpark)Two waterslides in Kontiki Cove at Irvine's Wild Rivers Waterpark are shown in this undated promotional image. (...

Former Yucaipa H.S. 'Teacher of the Year' accused of having sex with a student

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:32:57 GMT

A Yucaipa High School teacher has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old male student, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department announced.Tracy Vanderhulst, 38, was arrested on Thursday and booked into the county detention center on a charge of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. She was being held in lieu of $30,000 bail.Vanderhulst was named "Teacher of the Year" at Yucaipa H.S. in 2017. A tweet announcing the award has since been deleted, however a school YouTube video featuring Vanderhulst titled, "In The Classroom," was still online as of Friday evening.Tracy Vanderhulst (San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department)Authorities say the Yucaipa Calimesa Joint Unified School District “worked cooperatively” with its investigation. Detectives believe there may be more alleged victims. Anyone with tips was urged to contact Detective Rachel Young of the Specialized Investigations Division, Crimes Against Children Detail at (909) 890-4904. Callers wishing ...

Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s new Malibu home the most expensive in California history

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:32:57 GMT

Beyoncé demanded respect on her check, and that's definitely the case here in California.The superstar and her husband, Jay-Z, are now the proud owners of the most expensive home ever in the Golden State, reports TMZ.The "'03 Bonnie & Clyde" hitmakers paid a whopping $200 million for a 30,000-square-foot home in the Paradise Cove area in Malibu. It's appropriately nicknamed Billionaires' Row. Jay-Z’s RocNation publishes open letter for Times Square casino bid TMZ says the home is the second most expensive real estate deal in the U.S., only behind a $238 million New York City apartment.Believe it or not, the couple got a deal on the home, as it was listed for $295 million, the entertainment site reported.Beyonce and Jay-Z’s new $200 million, 30,000-square-foot home in the Paradise Cove area in Malibu. (TMZ/Anthony Barcelo)Beyonce and Jay-Z’s new $200 million, 30,000-square-foot home in the Paradise Cove area in Malibu. (TMZ/Anthony Barcelo)Beyonce and Jay-Z’s new $200 million, ...