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'G.I. Joe' actor headlining Lake George convention

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:18 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Toys, trinkets, comics and cosplay are coming to the village of Lake George at the end of April. A new comic and toy convention looks to make the lake a new, annual hub for collectors - and a place to meet and greet a voice actor from decades past. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The inaugural Greater Adirondack Toy and Comic Show comes to the Lake George Holiday Inn on Sunday, April 30. The show is set to feature dealers offering vintage toys, comics and collectibles from the 1980s and '90s, from Marvel and DC to "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and "Transformers." As of this week, the show has its own guest of honor, to boot. Fans of the "G.I. Joe" cartoon and toy lines will get the special opportunity to meet actress Lisa Raggio, voice of the character Zarana from the original "G.I. Joe" cartoon. It's an exciting get for the show - and a big event for Raggio, as well."I said I'd do somethin...

Albany narcotics investigation leads to three arrests

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:18 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany police report three arrests after a search warrant on Central Avenue on March 8. The three individuals were arrested in reference to an ongoing narcotics investigation.On March 8 around 9 p.m., the Albany Police Department’s Emergency Services Team, along with the assistance of the Colonie Police Department’s Special Services Team, executed a search warrant at 592 Central Avenue. During the search warrant, officers report they recovered powdered cocaine, crack cocaine, and fentanyl. Several items used to distribute and sell narcotics were also located inside the home. All three individuals were arraigned on March 9 in Albany City Criminal Court. Police investigate a robbery at Glenville Speedway Ahmeek Davis, 38, of AlbanyArrested on the strength of a New York State Parole WarrantOne count of third degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceOne count of seventh degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceTwo counts of second degree...

Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston of “Breaking Bad” are semi-secretively coming to Denver this week

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:18 GMT

Actors Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston are cooking up a buzz this week as they embark on a tour around Denver promoting their mezcal, Dos Hombres.The duo, perhaps best known for their partnership as Walter White and Jesse Pinkman on the TV series “Breaking Bad,” has been popping up at bars, Costcos and liquor stores across the country this year and signing bottles of Dos Hombres for hordes of fans.That’s one reason we’re guessing the website neverendingtour.com only lists the dates Paul and Cranston will be in the area: March 9-12. However, The Denver Post has been able to confirm two locations where the actors will be:Friday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at Hazel’s Beverage World at 1955 28th St. in Boulder, CO 80301Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Total Wine & More at 9505 E. County Line Rd. in CentennialSean Oliver, manager of Hazel’s Beverage World, said the liquor store is stocked with close to 500 autograph-ready bottles of mezcal, which he hopes will be eno...

Rockies’ Sean Bouchard facing surgery after rupturing biceps tendon

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:18 GMT

Versatile Rockies outfielder Sean Bouchard, on a path for extensive playing time this season, has sustained a major injury.Bouchard was diagnosed with a left distal biceps rupture and it will require surgery, according to MLB.com. The injury is in his non-throwing arm. The Rockies are hopeful that the surgery won’t end Bouchard’s season but the club has not provided a timeline for his possible return.Related ArticlesColorado Rockies | Rockies spring training report: Hensley Meulens, Justin Lawrence start strong in WBC Colorado Rockies | Rockies Mailbag: Is Colorado Rapids soccer overtaking Rox in popularity? Colorado Rockies | Rockies’ Michael Toglia has potential — and plenty to prove: “There is an athlete in there” Colorado Rockies | Rockies spring training report: Justin Lawrence aiming for key bullpen role Colorado Rockies | Rockies’ Austin Gomber improves in second sp...

Sheriff's Department in standoff with alleged DUI driver in Compton

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:18 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is in a standoff with the driver of a fleeing vehicle in Compton.The pickup truck driver is accused of reckless driving under the influence, according to Sgt. Magana. The pursuit began as a traffic stop and the driver failed to yield. The driver now is also suspected of assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer using a vehicle as a result of the chase. Aerial video from Sky5 showed deputies making several attempts at getting the driver out of the pickup, which was cornered by multiple law enforcement vehicles on a dead on West Poplar Street. At points, the driver leaned out of his window and appeared to be communicating with deputies, but he never fully surrendered. He also tried to back into a sheriff's vehicle while pinned, creating smoke from the tires, aerial video showed. Authorities are using less than lethal devices in attempt to get the driver out, including a gas canister, but remain with their guns drawn.The man, meanwhile,...

13 bodies found as San Bernardino County mountain communities dig out from snow

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:18 GMT

Authorities say 13 people have been found dead so far following historic storms that buried the San Bernardino Mountains under several feet of snow, covering homes and paralyzing travel. Only one of the deaths, however, was weather-related, officials said. The person died at the hospital as the result of a crash during the storm, according to an updated news release from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Four of the people who died were either on hospice or died in the hospital, while eight deaths remain under investigation. "The preliminary information we have at this time, is the circumstances observed at the scenes did not present as weather related. Many of the deceased had significant medical histories or chronic conditions. Seven of these decedents were transported to the Coroner’s Division for additional investigation, officials said. "Death is a tragic experience, it’s because of this we have a process in place to assess the scene and to document the facts and ...

Can you afford to 'live comfortably' in these California cities?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:18 GMT

Are you making enough money to afford your bills, buy the things you want, and set aside some money and pay off debt? Unsurprisingly, where you live can impact just how much wiggle room you have in your budget, especially in some U.S. metros.A new study reviewed data from the MIT Living Wage Calculator, which estimates the living wage you need to support yourself and various family sizes throughout the country based on “geographically specific expenditure data related to a family’s likely minimum food, childcare, health insurance, housing, transportation, and other basic necessities" and a common budgeting method known as the 50/30/20 rule. Conducted by SmartAsset, a financial planning website, the study used the required annual income after taxes estimated by the living wage calculator to determine how much you need to earn to “live comfortably” in the nation’s largest cities using the 50/30/20 rule. The budgeting technique allocates your after-tax income to three categories: basic...

Pacific Park's original Sea Dragon ride enters retirement

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:18 GMT

It’s the end of an era as the original Sea Dragon ride, a staple at Pacific Park at the Santa Monica Pier for nearly 30 years, was airlifted out of the amusement park Thursday morning. The original ride was removed from the park to make way for an upgraded Sea Dragon car.“The Sea Dragon is an iconic piece of the amusement park ride experience for everyone, including the film and music industries and numerous celebrities,” Nathan Smithson, the marketing and business development director at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, said in a statement.The updated attraction opened to guests Thursday afternoon. The Sea Dragon, a classic swinging ship ride, debuted at Pacific Park on May 26, 1996. It has been enjoyed by millions of riders and served as the setting for Hollywood movies including “Iron Man” and “Her," according to the Pacific Park website. The ride has also shared the spotlight with Regional Mexican music artist La Sèptima Banda and was the focus of the book, "Stella Rose a...

Cal fires coach Mark Fox after school's worst-ever season

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:18 GMT

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California men’s basketball coach Mark Fox was fired Thursday following the worst season in school history.The Golden Bears finished 3-29 in Fox’s fourth season as coach following a 69-52 loss Wednesday in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament against Washington State. Cal set a school record for most losses and worst winning percentage in a season.Cal went 38-87 in Fox’s tenure, ending his final season on a 16-game losing streak. Fox’s .304 winning percentage ranking second worst in school history to predecessor Wyking Jones’ 16-47 mark (.254) in the two seasons before Fox arrived.“I want to thank Mark for his unwavering commitment to our men’s basketball program,” Cal Director of Athletics Jim Knowlton said in a news release. “He led the team through some challenging times, and always did so with the class and professionalism we have come to expect from him. ... I wish him the best of luck in the future. “This was a difficult decision and one that I do n...

Ray Ratto, Damon Bruce fired by 95.7 The Game as station downsizes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:15:18 GMT

A downsizing at 95.7 The Game has put two high-profile, longtime Bay Area talk show hosts out of work.Damon Bruce and Ray Ratto, who co-hosted “Damon and Ratto” from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, were informed Wednesday they were being let go.Also let go was Kyle Madson, who produced “Damon and Ratto” and was an occasional fill-in host, and at least one other employee.Bruce signed a contract extension in 2022, according to The Athletic, and referred all questions to his agent, who did not immediately return requests for comment. Bruce worked at KNBR as a producer in the 1990s and became a talk show host in 2005 through 2014, when he joined 95.7.Ratto, who worked at KNBR as a fill-in host and co-host to Tom Tolbert after a long career with two San Francisco newspapers, said the move was surprising while not necessarily shocking.“They called yesterday and basically just said, ‘That’s it,’ “ Ratto said in a phone interview. “They sent me a package of stuff including severance tha...