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An inside look at the new Midtown Topgolf location

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:02:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Hundreds gathered at Topgolf's new Midtown location for its grand opening celebrations Friday evening. The new venue is expected to draw at least 600,000 participants each year, generate $2 million in annual sales tax, and create around 500 new jobs. Topgolf has a wide selection of fifteen golf games that utilize mirco-chipped balls and toptracer technology to keep track of every shot. The facility provides free Wi-Fi, a 28-foot video wall, more than 200 HDTvs, plus a bar and restaurant. “Anybody can come to a Topgolf and have fun," said Tommy Fernandez. "You don’t have to be a pro golfer or never played golf before. It's just all about having fun.” Feds bust suspected drug ring in St. Louis area Midtown's TopGolf has three levels consisting of 102 outdoor climate-controlled hitting bays. Each bay includes lounge couches and high-top tables for parties while they wait their turn to swing.This is the second Topgolf in the St. Louis area after Chesterfield opened a venue...

Fans flock to St. Louis CITY SC block party before regular season finale

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:02:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS - We've made it to the final weekend of the regular season in St. Louis CITY SC's first year. A two-day block party adds to the excitement as St. Louis gears up for its first MLS playoff run. Fans said this season the team has turned St. Louis into a soccer city. "It's been amazing. We make it a ritual to have soccer Saturdays at home every week, where we get the game food and the game on. If we miss a Saturday, we watch it the next day," said Lauren Champion. Breaking down this year’s MLS playoffs format: What does it mean for St. Louis CITY SC? Thousands of fans were out Friday night for the first night of the two-day block party at the stadium's plaza. They were out to support the team ahead of the game and watch the lineup of live performances."The atmosphere here is electric, it's incredible. Being a big city fan I'm signed up for all of their news letters and these girls are the biggest ava max fans so it really worked out," said Jeffery Litzau. Close ...

No. 1 Cherry Creek rallies past No. 3 Arapahoe for gutsy victory

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:02:17 GMT

No. 1 ranked Cherry Creek, the four-time defending state champions, came face-to-face with an exponential gut-check Friday night.They survived — and then some.The Bruins rallied from a 14-7 halftime deficit to beat No. 3 Arapahoe, 24-14, at an electrified Stutler Bowl. Don’t be surprised if these two rivals meet up in the state title game.“Arapahoe is a very, very good team,” Cherry Creek coach Dave Logan said. “I told our team going in that this was going to be the best team we have faced this year. We challenged our guys and told them that not everything was going to be as smooth in this game.“(Arapahoe) has weapons, for sure, and they are going to go deep into the playoffs.”In a game full of big plays and thunderous hits, the biggest moment belonged to Bruins senior running back Jordan Herron, who rushed for 192 yards on 28 carries.Midway through the fourth quarter, he danced to the outside and raced 55 yards to the Arapahoe 8-yard line. ...

Police investigating homicide in North Hollywood

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:02:17 GMT

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a homicide in North Hollywood Friday evening.Police responded to the 6500 block of Riverton Avenue around 7:45 p.m. for a report of an assault with a deadly weapon and shots fired.Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim of a shooting who was pronounced dead at the scene.Details are limited at this time, but police have confirmed to KTLA that the incident is being investigated as a homicide.There is no suspect information at this time.This deadly shooting comes just days after three people were shot and killed in front of taco restaurant in North Hollywood.The suspects in that deadly shooting have not yet been apprehended, police said.

Extremely rare case of dengue confirmed in Pasadena

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:02:17 GMT

Pasadena public health officials confirmed the first case of dengue, a mosquito-borne illness, in California on Friday. Officials say that it is an extremely rare case that was locally transmitted and is not associated with international travel. Dengue is a viral infection that is contracted through bites from infected Aedes mosquitoes. The virus is typically seen in travelers who have visited countries where dengue is present.  Getting bit? Mosquitos thriving in post-Hilary SoCal Pasadena Public Health Department and the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District are taking specific measures such as creating traps to assess and test the mosquito population. To date, the results from the tests have not revealed any dengue-infected mosquitoes.“Pasadena Public Health Department has been conducting surveillance and investigation of mosquito-borne diseases in Pasadena for years,” stated Dr. Matthew Feaster, PPHD Epidemiologist. “Our work so far, in partnership with t...

Protesters demand safety improvements along PCH where 4 Pepperdine students were killed

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:02:17 GMT

Community members gathered in Malibu Friday to protest in demand of safety improvements along the Pacific Coast Highway where four Pepperdine University students were struck and killed by a speeding car earlier this week.During the demonstration at the intersection of PCH and Topanga Canyon Boulevard, protestors called for various improvements on the roadway, including speed cameras, lower speed limits and more active patrols by law enforcement.Ted Vaill, a Malibu resident and one of the organizers of the protest, said he's lived in the area for more than 50 years and has his own number of close calls. Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir and Deslyn Williams died when authorities say a speeding driver hit them on the Pacific Coast Highway roughly four miles east of the school. Authorities on Oct. 18, 2023, investigate a fatal crash in Malibu that occurred one day earlier. (KTLA)Debris is seen along the Pacific Coast Highway, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in Malibu, Calif. Tuesday. A...

Sale closed in Alameda: $1.8 million for a four-bedroom home

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:02:17 GMT

33 Lawrence Road – Google Street ViewA spacious house located in the first block of Lawrence Road in Alameda has new owners. The 2,218-square-foot property, built in 1992, was sold on Sept. 11, 2023, for $1,765,000, or $796 per square foot. This two-story house provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and three baths. Additionally, the house features a two-car garage, providing ample room for vehicles and storage needs.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:On Bannister Way, Alameda, in February 2023, a 1,519-square-foot home was sold for $950,000, a price per square foot of $625. The home has 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In February 2023, a 1,035-square-foot home on Foster Street in Alameda sold for $816,000, a price per square foot of $788. The home has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 2,569-square-foot home on the 1800 block of Kofman Parkway in Alameda sold in September 2023, for $2,300,000, a price per square foot of $895. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathro...

4 Fun Things: Here's what is happening this weekend

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:02:17 GMT

(KRON) -- Looking for something fun to do in the Bay Area this weekend? We’ve got you covered.KRON4 Chief Meteorologist Lawrence Karnow has 4 Fun Things going on around the Bay Area. Dia Des Los Muertos Market - San Francisco24th Annual Oktoberfest - CampbellKite The Bay Festival - San FranciscoA Toast To Sausalito - SausalitoWatch the video player above to learn more about these events.

Haney-Prograis: Nearly 9K tickets sold for first SF title fight in over a decade

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:02:17 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- It's been over a decade since there was a world title fight in San Francisco. It is considered a risk for a boxing promoter to bring a big fight to a city that is not typically known for hosting major events -- in contrast to Las Vegas, Los Angeles or New York. However, it seems that the decision to bring the WBC super lightweight world championship to The City will pay off. Nearly 9,000 tickets have been sold for Devin Haney's title fight against Regis Prograis at Chase Center on Dec. 9, event promoter Eddie Hearn told reporters in San Francisco earlier this week. Hearn added those numbers are from the first week since tickets went on sale. Two Oakland natives team up to win a world title Promoters, especially one like Hearn whose company Matchroom is based out of England, weren't sure what kind of appetite fans in San Francisco would have for boxing. With seven weeks until the fight, Hearn said he "would be surprised" if the event didn't sell 14,000 ticke...

San Leandro High School robotics team takes top prize at UC Berkeley competition

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:02:17 GMT

SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (KRON) -- Students in the robotics club at San Leandro High School received a big honor by taking home the top spot in a tense competition at UC Berkeley.The team faced several challenges. The biggest was the sudden death of their mentor Mr. Nava.It was that same setback that helped push them forward and bring home the win for him. This is a robot that won first place at UC Berkeley's Pioneers in Engineering competition last week. Drake wants to give you a free Dave’s Hot Chicken sandwich: Here’s how It was built from scratch by San Leandro High School’s Makers Club with the help and guidance of Nava who encouraged more girls to join the team and learn new skills in STEM.Josclyn Avalos checked it out and decided to join not knowing she would be part of the group to bring home a win for the first time in years.“I got to be a little more out of my comfort zone, and start talking to people, learn to work as a team and overcome challenges together instead of just b...