Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Ryan Cerna The City of Floresville said the alligator was spotted on Thursday at River Park near the canoe launch area Texas Game Wardens have been informed about the discovery The city recommends that those in the River Park area exercise extreme caution and avoid interacting with or feeding the alligator then it’s a warning that the person is too close “Never make the mistake of thinking that an alligator is slow and lethargic Alligators are extremely quick and agile and will defend themselves when cornered,” TPWD states on their website Alligators are active in the spring and summer seasons as they move to breed and find new habitats “American alligators normally avoid humans but American alligators can become perceived as a nuisance when they establish territories around people,” TPWD’s website states “As human populations in Texas continue to expand there have been an increased number of encounters between people and alligators.” KSAT will update this story as more details become available Copyright 2025 by KSAT - All rights reserved Ryan Cerna is a digital news trainee at KSAT Cerna graduated with degrees in Journalism and Radio-Television-Film from the University of Texas in 2024 He has worked in newsrooms in Austin and New York City before his time in San Antonio Email Newsletters KSAT RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us KSAT Internships Careers at KSAT Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group A Chattahoochee River greenspace project that aimed to refresh “Atlanta’s best kept secret” is set to go totally public soon. Officials with Cumberland Community Improvement District and nonprofit One Cumberland have scheduled the official ribbon-cutting for the first phase of a project called “New Day Palisades” the morning of Saturday Public festivities at Paces Mill including educational exhibits and free refreshments are planned after the ceremony riverside “tranquil greenspace” with pathways and other features from what was little more than a sloped surface parking lot before. The full greenspace overhaul is expected to cost $15.8 million and the June 7 event will also serve as a preview of phase two for attendees according to Cumberland CID officials. Another goal with phase one was to restore and rehabilitate the Paces Mill in the Palisades Unit which is considered one of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area’s most popular sites and a top draw for Atlanta nature lovers. Phase one built a new parking lot and landscape features to enhance access to the river with a focus on visitor circulation and sustainability The more complex phase two—expected to cost $9.5 million—is scheduled to kick off in fall 2026 Plans tentatively call for a “distinct national park experience" with expanded river entry points and more visitor circulation improvements for that phase all New Day Palisades work is scheduled to wrap in spring 2027 All necessary construction documents were finalized in 2023 Paces Mill was opened in 1978 as a natural respite from Atlanta’s urban growth and today the park counts more than 270,000 visitors annually The area had seen very few improvements over the decades and enhanced river access only continued to grow find before/after images that show changes on tap for the full New Day Palisades project Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Cobb County news, discussion (Urbanize Atlanta) If you are the site owner (or you manage this site), please whitelist your IP or if you think this block is an error please open a support ticket and make sure to include the block details (displayed in the box below) so we can assist you in troubleshooting the issue Fencing surrounds the velodrome in Carrier Park Significant damage can be seen around the velodrome in Carrier Park FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — "We want an apology." That’s the message coming loud and clear from Fresno’s Filipino community after several Asian food vendors were told they were no longer welcome at the River Park Farmers Market a creative studio in downtown Fresno that highlights Filipino culture says her participation at River Park is now in question Rose teaches yoga classes at the outdoor venue every Saturday but says she may not return unless the Farmers Market Association issues a formal apology “I talked to them twice and during my second conversation I advised them that they should send an apology to my community,” said Rose the River Park Farmers Market has been seen as a place where small businesses—many owned by people of color—could grow [RELATED] River Park reviewing food trucks at events, Asian food asked not to return some Filipino business owners say they feel pushed out and unsafe or Lao food represented at River Park—and questions why Asian vendors are being excluded “So to be put under that umbrella and marginalized is disgusting,” said Piland Piland says her shop was created to highlight Filipino heritage in the Central Valley—a mission born from her own experiences growing up feeling left out “The whole reason why I opened Hapa California Coffee was to showcase our heritage.. and not feel discrimination or marginalization like I did growing up here.” the River Park Farmers Market Association has declined to comment on the situation But voices from the Filipino community are growing louder calling not just for an apology—but for respect and transparency “We’re not even asking for a lot,” said Rose We’re asking for transparency and we’re asking for an apology.” It’s about inclusion—and the right to share their culture with all of Fresno and the Central Valley State Government websites value user privacy. To learn more, view our full privacy policy A lock icon or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the official website North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) Secretary Pam Cashwell and North Carolina Department of Enviornmental Quality (DEQ) Secretary Reid Wilson celebrated Earth Day at Eno River State Park in Durham Governor Stein toured the park with Eno River Superintendent Kimberly Radewicz and spoke with park rangers to learn about the park’s economic and cultural impact. "From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the barrier islands and everywhere in between North Carolina's natural beauty enriches our quality of life and attracts millions of visitors each year," said Governor Josh Stein “I am proud to celebrate Earth Day on the Eno alongside some of our dedicated state park rangers We must all work together to preserve North Carolina’s natural beauty." “Earth Day is a chance for us to celebrate North Carolina’s 41 state parks and recreational areas and the team that keeps them beautiful for the millions of visitors each year," said Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Pamela B "It also serves as a reminder that we all have a role to play in keeping our state's parks and trails in good order.” "I admire the people across North Carolina who are spending Earth Day working and volunteering within their communities to build a healthier environment," said Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson "We’re all in this together as we work to create a future with clean water and healthy lands for everyone in our beautiful state." Stein held polluters accountable for dumping forever chemicals into the Cape Fear River and won a $1.1 billion settlement for coal ash cleanup that helped North Carolinians save on their energy bills Governor Stein is committed to ensuring that all North Carolinians have access to clean air and water and that the state maintains its natural beauty and its leadership in the clean energy economy. Email the Governor Officials at River Park have responded to social media reports that a food truck was barred from serving Asian food at its farmer's market events Following social media reports Friday that Asian food could no longer be served at its food truck events River Park broke its silence Monday with a statement saying it values multi-cultural communities and would review all event participants The statement was shared on social media in collaboration with food event promoters Fresno Street Eats and the California Fresh Farmers Market Association The controversy flared up online after food truck Sticky Rice on Wheels announced it would no longer participate in the River Park farmer’s market Tuesday and Saturday events after being told Asian food could no longer be sold at the behest of a tenant restaurant River Park officials said the farmer’s market events are designed to complement their tenants “River Park has commitments to its tenants that it must keep and honor with integrity,” according to the River Park statement fostering loyalty to their brands and striving to cultivate an environment within which they can thrive.” Lin’s Restaurant Group, which owns J Pot, O-Iza sushi shared on social media over the weekend that they had no involvement in the decision to ban all Asian food from events and that they have never raised concerns about food vendors in the area The statement concluded with a plan for River Park events going forward River Park and California Fresh Farmers Market Association will be engaging collaboratively to review all participants and their individual offerings A Central Valley dried fruit processor has been getting its Raising Cane’s will donate more than $1,500 raised from six Fresno State is one of several universities discussing joining Victory BLOG: Bill advances that would undermine PAGA reform Reform of the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) was one BLOG: Should breaking news alter your investment strategy? please create a FREE account OR login here SKIP THE POP-UPS — Subscribe Today & Save $20 Stay informed with The Business Journal—your go-to source for local business news and insights Already a member? to login Unlock unlimited access to TheBusinessJournal.com and start receiving exclusive business news and insights today (FOX26) — Some Asian food trucks featured at events at River Park were recently told they were no longer welcome California Fresh Farmers Market Association and Fresno Street Eats have announced a collaborative effort to review participants and their offerings at the River Park farmer's market and other events The organizations emphasized their commitment to supporting the diverse cultural communities of the Central Valley and incubating small "Such richness of culture and cuisine benefits us all," they said highlighting the importance of fostering loyalty to their brands and creating an environment where businesses can thrive The review aims to ensure that market participants complement the existing mix of tenants at River Park rather than compete with them "Our mutual goal is to find and highlight participants that complement the mix of tenants at River Park in a manner that is consistent with these values," they said some Asian food trucks that have been at the farmer's markets in the past have been asked not to return Those trucks include Top It Ramen and El Jabalito says it has nothing to do with the decision "We want to address the recent post regarding a supposed ban on Asian food vendors at River Park and clarify that Lin’s Restaurant Group and our affiliated restaurants—Spicy J’s and O-iza—have no involvement in this decision and were not consulted on the matter and we have never raised any concerns or complaints about food vendors operating in the area Any claims suggesting otherwise are completely false we are proud to support the broader Asian community and stand with all local businesses working hard to share their food Our focus remains on serving our guests and being a positive part of this vibrant and diverse dining scene," said Lin's Restaurant Group This directive came from the Lance-Kashian & Company A person exits the Rite Aid in the River Park Shopping Center on Monday The pharmacy on Imola Avenue in Napa is slated to close June 3 A for-lease sign has been posted in front of the empty building at Napa's River Park Shopping Center that hosted Sweeney's Sports before the store moved north to Lincoln Avenue The Rite Aid at Napa's River Park Shopping Center is seen on Monday The storefront will become the latest at the center to become vacant after the drugstore chain closes the branch June 3 A for-lease sign is seen Monday in the window of an empty building in the River Park Shopping Center in Napa has closed and Rite Aid is scheduled to depart in June Most of Napa’s River Park Shopping Center tenants cater to locals Now a handful of tenants have left the center Napa’s River Park Shopping Center has been home to a stable set of tenants a handful of those businesses have left the West Imola Avenue center Sweeney’s Sports moved from River Park to a new location on Lincoln Avenue Rite Aid said the chain's Napa drugstore will close on June 3 And now Imola Café has announced it will close as of May 11 Nicole Baldocchi bought Mo’s Hot Dogs from the previous owner Martin Olsen two years ago She recently made the difficult decision to close the restaurant “It just wasn’t working out,” Baldocchi said in an interview this past week “Everything was getting so expensive," said Baldocchi The owner said she expected to pay at least $3,600 a month in rent With Costco opening a Napa warehouse in October and offering its famed $1.50 frank-and-soda combination “that definitely was a factor as well," added Baldocchi "Granted that our hot dogs would never compete to a Costco hot dog; our quality was much better (But) a lot of my customers would go to Costco “Hopefully I can move forward and open something else,” she said the entrepreneur already had an idea: “I’m looking into getting a food truck.” One of Napa’s oldest businesses, Clemente's Authentic Italian Take Out, moved to the River Park Shopping Center in 2024 Joanne Cittoni Gonzalez of Clemente's said that it was regrettable that the other River Park businesses had closed or planned to “it is quite difficult and expensive” to own and run a business in Napa Valley River Park has been a great location for Clemente’s the business had moved to several different addresses after leaving its longtime location inside Val’s Liquors on Third Street in downtown Napa “The only thing is people are still having a difficult time finding us if they are looking for us,” Cittoni Gonzalez said We’re hoping every day more people walk in.” If Cittoni Gonzalez were to make a wishlist of new tenants for the vacancies at River Park a Boot Barn — “that would bring in so many people” — and maybe a Buffalo Wild Wings a Buffalo Wild Wings would likely take away business from the current restaurant businesses already in the center and nearby “We don’t need any more restaurants,” she concluded “but that would interfere with Grocery Outlet,” said Cittoni Gonzalez Patrick Gaul owns the two Napa Grocery Outlet markets — one in the River Park Shopping Center and one on Solano Avenue in north Napa the tenant changes at River Park seem due to unrelated issues Grocery Outlet opened in the complex in 2016 the neighboring tenants have grown with our success and Planet Fitness draws a good amount of people to the complex," he said "We’re looking forward to many more good years.” Asked what potential tenants he’d like to see occupy the current vacancies How about a Spirit Halloween store or other temporary tenant occupying the Rite Aid or former Sweeney’s for a few months “Anything that is drawing additional people into the complex that is not directly competing with us is good," he said "And Spirit Halloween has been in that complex before.” In 2016 Spirit Halloween opened a temporary store in the former Hancock Fabrics store Matt Connolly with W Real Estate is the leasing agent for the majority of the shopping plaza Connolly said that River Park Shopping Center is usually fully leased and events that have led to each vacancy are coincidental the Sweeney’s building became available in 2024 after the new owner of Sweeney’s found a bigger space to lease on Lincoln Avenue medical and restaurant tenants have looked at the former Sweeney’s space on Imola Avenue yet “no one has stepped up to commit to it,” yet Rite Aid is going through a corporate-wide bankruptcy that has nothing to do with River Park Shopping Center Connolly said that the franchisee of the Napa Carl’s Jr burger restaurant owns several other Carl’s Jr “Napa was their southernmost store and they saw it as a challenge between the operational part” of running the restaurant along with higher minimum-wage requirements in California Connolly said he tried to work with the owners of Imola Café to sell the business but was unable to assist them One longtime tenant at River Park Shopping Center is River Park Jewelers Shop owner Lucia Shook said her business was doing “OK” at the center We’ll see what is going to happen” with new tenants taking over the vacancies Shook supported the arrival of a fabric store as a new tenant "someplace that would sell thread and material Co-worker Janet O’Gara said she hoped the new tenants at River Park would appeal to locals “Everything can’t be a destination” for visitors “You have to have things for local people.” We do need a fabric store since we lost Hancock A representative from the Imola Café could not immediately be reached by Tuesday A Facebook message from the Ceja family stated the Imola Café will close on May 11 “We extend our sincerest gratitude for your loyalty and support over the past seven years at this location," the announcement read "We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again before our closing day." “operating under a different name and featuring a new menu,” the posting said Joseph Health Prompt Care center opened at River Park Shopping Center the urgent care center continues to have “consistent patient volumes and remains busy,” said a statement from Providence Providence transitioned the urgent care operations to Providence Medical Group which “lowered out-of-pocket costs for many of the patients we serve and has allowed us to better integrate with PMG’s primary care services,” said the statement “We look forward to continuing to provide timely high-quality care to meet the needs of our patients and community.” You can reach reporter/business editor Jennifer Huffman at 707-256-2218 or jennifer.huffman@napanews.com Email notifications are only sent once a day Friends and family of Berryessa's Turtle Rock bar collected the money pined to the ceiling of the cafe to donate to UCSF and celebrate the 15-year 'cancerversary' of Elijah Leung Take a ride around Napa on these motorized ADA-compliant scooters made to look like various critters and creatures The sheriff's office reported seizing 13 roosters from a Carneros site where it said the birds were altered and trained to fight other male birds Take a good look at Napa’s Kohl’s building Developers have asked the city of Napa for permission to demolish the building at 1116 First St Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Your access to this service has been limited If you think you have been blocked in error contact the owner of this 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forced to veer away from the Hudson River to a route that involved climbing steps and no view of the water The 1.25-mile Cherry Walk is not just another part of the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway: It’s a vital public space and a treasured escape for many city dwellers Riverside Park is one of eight natural landmark spaces within the city When the city originally announced the project especially the completion of safety markings and the community’s patience began to wear thin Residents and park-goers started to voice their frustration “I thought it would be open by now,” said Rick W. “It’s the first time I’ve come since last year “It’s frustrating because it’s been closed for so long I understand there may be engineering concerns maybe something with the highway nearby—but still Others acknowledged the improvements while still lamenting the inconvenience It’s really nice that there are fewer bikers on the other paths now but it’s frustrating it’s a longer detour for walkers.” “I’m not surprised at all,” said another West Side resident “It doesn’t seem like anything has changed since they repaved it Everyone’s blaming each other; bureaucracy is overburdening everything with inspections the police don’t do anything about the accidents that happen.” I used to train for marathons there—it’s the best place for it I guess I’ll just stick to Central Park for now.” The message was clear: People missed Cherry Walk “We want it open as soon as possible,” a group of regular walkers told the Spirit with the river beside us and the cherry trees in bloom.” And now the idyllic stretch is ready to be enjoyed again retaining a natural beauty that was carefully cultivated starting 150 years ago renowned co-designer of Central and Prospect parks was retained by the city in 1873 and submitted a plan in 1875 combining park and parkway into a synthesized landscape “which adhered to the general topographical contours of hill and dale,” according to the Parks Department website park designs developed under a succession of landscape architects including Olmsted’s partner Calvert Vaux and Samuel Parsons The full Riverside Park was planned as a grand English-style rustic park stretching four miles from 72nd Street From joggers training for marathons to families out for weekend walks Cherry Walk serves thousands of New Yorkers year-round The distinctive cherry blossom trees on Cherry Walk came about 40 years after Riverside Park officially opened a gift from the Committee of Japanese Residents one that retains its charm but is better suited to the volume and diversity of users it attracts or simply looking for a tranquil place to breathe Just in time to catch the latter half of the cherry-blossom season which started in March and stretches through May Bartow, Fla (Jan. 31, 2025) – Polk County’s Mosaic Peace River Park, located at 2200 County Road 640 in Bartow, will reopen Saturday, Feb. 1, following a brush fire that caused the park to close on Jan. 30 and 31 Polk County Fire Rescue crews and mutual aid provided by the Bartow Fire Department and Florida Forest Service battled the fire and the cause of the fire is still under investigation Polk County Parks and Natural Resources and Polk County Fire Rescue are seeking the public’s help in preventing accidental brush fires throughout the county Here are a few tips to help reduce the chances of a brush fire: For more information about Mosaic Peace River Park visit https://www.polk-county.net/park/mosaic-peace-river-park/ or call Polk County Parks and Natural Resources at (863) 534-7377 Copyright © 2025 Polk County Government News | Apr 23 acolbert@aspentimes.com A few hundred local school kids joined a smattering of adults on Tuesday afternoon for the Earth Day celebration held at Basalt River Park A handful of vendors set up shop — with an emphasis on recycling Bus Stop band performed into the early evening hours Local school kids celebrate Earth Day by showing off their signs on Tuesday at Basalt River 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Search By State Main Menu A Trail That Connects The Country The Great American Rail-Trail® is the nation’s first cross-country multiuse trail, stretching more than 3,700 miles between Washington, D.C., and Washington State. Learn more about our strategic priorities Following the banks of Tucson’s seasonal Rillito River the 22.4-mile trail cuts a mostly northwest-to-southeast swath across the southern Arizona city providing access to bustling shopping areas employment centers and popular attractions “The Loop is probably one of the best aspects of the city,” said photographer Logan Havens, who, like most locals, refers to the Chuck Huckelberry Loop (named after a longtime Pima County administrator and avid cyclist) as simply The Loop Havens, who does not have a car, lives along The Loop’s Santa Cruz section and gets around the city mostly by biking and walking. Nearly every Sunday, he bikes the Rillito River section to the Heirloom Farmers Markets where he shops for products like roasted chile peppers Adjacent to the farmers markets, the trailside Rillito Race Track which has been closed to horse racing for several years because of needed repairs is expected to be another draw once refurbished a parallel soft-surface path is available for equestrians along most of the route “Horse racing has been a cherished tradition in Tucson for generations,” said Callie Norton the community engagement coordinator for Pima County Parks and Recreation “Known as the birthplace of modern Quarter Horse racing the Rillito Race Track was established in 1943 and holds significant cultural and historic value for the community that we look forward to continuing.” Although art is plentiful along the entire loop the Rillito River section boasts its largest concentration: more than three dozen artworks—including sculptures the trail became home to the newly completed Tracks and Trails mural—Tucson’s largest to date at 4,000 square feet—covering the retaining walls along the Rillito River’s north bank The vibrant painting depicts the relationship between wildlife vegetation and humans in the desert ecosystem “We used a hyper real color palette and a high level of detail, contrast and texture to create a sense of illusion, intended to physically draw visitors in as they journey down the trail, explained the mural’s artists Jessica Gonzales and Rock “CYFI” Martinez in an Instagram post “Tracks and Trails is meant as both a symbol of unity and resilience and reminds us of our shared commitment to protecting this natural resource for generations to come.” a quirky metal sculpture depicting a family of bats located on the south bank of the Rillito River at the Campbell Avenue Bridge marks the spot where thousands of Mexican free-tailed bats roost in the summer attracting crowds of bat watchers in the evenings the artwork along The Loop has been funded through an ordinance that sets aside for public art 1% of the construction budget for capital improvement projects which was created to advance Pima County’s reputation as a cultural center for innovation and creativity utilizes a public process for choosing the artworks “We make sure that the community members are there to review applicants and select the artists to work with and then they go through a design phase,” explained Jeff DaCosta Pima County’s art program manager for The Loop Along with looking for pieces that can withstand Tucson’s extreme environment and heat “We want to have significant works that are wayfinding points that draw people in and emphasize this great asset which is The Loop.” it’s directly adjacent to 10 parks and within close proximity of eight schools “Each section has its own geographic character,” DaCosta said of The Loop “[The Rillito River section] is probably the most heavily trafficked I think that has to do with its ideal location It doesn’t run through the heart of Tucson the trail meanders through rugged desert terrain that transitions from spiky cacti to lush riversides with rolling foothills as a distant backdrop After riding The Loop occasionally from his previous home in nearby Oro Valley Randy Ford retired in 2021 and relocated to a house along the Rillito River Park Trail where he took a renewed interest in The Loop His regular rides turned out to be enjoyable for the exposure to the outdoors and desert air as well as therapeutic for a lingering knee injury and it’s gotten progressively worse,” Ford said Ford estimates that he has ridden about 10,000 miles on the trail network “The Loop to me is like an oasis in the middle of an urban jungle.” the route that serves as the Rillito River Park Trail was not originally intended as a recreational trail the pathway dates back to flood-control measures that Pima County took decades ago starting after devastating flooding occurred along the region’s largely seasonal rivers in the 1980s “The Loop was constructed because of a flooding project that the regional flood control was levee-ing in a lot of areas,” explained Norton “People were riding their bikes and walking along [the soil-cement bank protection] and the county administration decided this would be a perfect opportunity to put in these trails.” The Loop has become a popular amenity with Pima County Parks and Recreation reporting that about 7.5 million people used the trail network in 2023 finding more transportation options that tie into The Loop has become a priority and north-south connections where people can safely bike or walk around the city is important,” said Lydia Barker-Winkworth a transportation planner for the City of Tucson “One of the things we really focus on is making sure we are connecting schools That’s where the city’s “bike boulevards” come in. Barker-Winkworth says an effort has been ongoing since 2017, when the citywide Move Tucson transportation plan was approved to create street access to get cyclists and walkers to the safer and more accessible Loop trails low-speed residential streets and add traffic-calming features like speed humps wayfinding signs and curb-outs with vegetation,” she said but they allow bicyclists to share the streets safety with vehicles.” Two of the main bicycle boulevards that connect with the Rillito River trail include Dodge Boulevard and Treat Avenue both of which focus on helping people to get out of their cars and onto bikes to get to work Additional efforts are in the works to expand and improve The Loop and other recreational facilities in the region with the development of a new countywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan to update the existing 2004 plan which will take into consideration public input are expected to be presented to the county’s board of supervisors by the end of 2025 “It’s going to shape the future of the parks and recreation projects for the next 10 to 15 years,” Norton said Pima County’s Rillito River Park Chuck Huckelberry Loop Art on The Loop Name: Rillito River Park Trail Trail origin: The Rillito River Park Trail along with other portions of the contiguous Chuck Huckelberry Loop evolved from Pima County Flood Control efforts taken after devastating flooding occurred in the region in the 1980s trails on both sides of the river are used for recreation as well as for flood control efforts and maintenance Trail website: Pima County’s Rillito River Park Craycroft Road on the north and south banks of the Rillito River (Tucson) Grade: Following the path of the seasonal Rillito River except for slight inclines approaching underpasses Difficulty: With its smooth asphalt surface and a mostly flat grade To navigate the area with an interactive GIS map, and to see more photos, user reviews and ratings, plus loads of other trip-planning information, visit TrailLink™ Cindy Barks Cindy Barks is a freelance writer/photographer and Arizona newspaper reporter who has covered trails extensively in her community and in the southwestern U.S. She writes a travel and hiking blog at nearandfaraz.com. Donate Everyone deserves access to safe ways to walk, bike, and be active outdoors. Rails to Trails Conservancy National Headquarters Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative News | Apr 6 smiller@vaildaily.com This story has been updated regarding when the Eagle County Board of Commissioners will hear the Edwards River Park amendments The Eagle County Board of Commissioners will have a chance to approve amendments to the Edwards River Park plan after the Eagle County Planning Commission recommended its approval on April 2 That board voted 3-1 to forward the recommendation for approval to the commissioners with member Meissa Brandrup casting the dissenting vote The plan is similar in most ways to the one approved in 2021, with a couple of significant changes. The primary change is that 10,000 square feet of space originally proposed for commercial use has been replaced by a similar amount of space for a child care facility. That space will be leased for $1 per year to the Family Learning Center which is currently leasing space at the nearby St Clare of Assisi’s plans for expansion left the child care facility in search of a new home The original approval process stretched over more than a year with numerous public hearings and intense community interest The green light came after a last-minute offer from the development team at an Oct. 7, 2021, meeting to increase the number of deed-restricted housing units to 270 total and lower building heights to a maximum of 70 feet the commissioners unanimously agreed the proposal’s benefits would outweigh its impacts After the River Park plan’s original approval, the project was put up for sale in 2022 following the 2020 death of lead project partner Don MacKenzie The remaining partners saw the project through the nearly two-year entitlement process The project was purchased by Aptitude Development That firm has left the project’s original residential density The breakdown of the deed-restricted units includes: The developer will also include wetland and wildlife protection measures as well as placing a conservation easement on the open space that comprises most of the 53-acre property The developer will also build a roughly $5 million roundabout at the intersection of U.S and pay more than $2 million in traffic impact fees The developer will also pay for transit stop improvements The project will require final approval from the commissioners That board is set to hear the file May 13 starting at 4 p.m Easter events in the Vail Valley Church services An Easter tradition that’s been going on for over 30 years is the Vail Mountain Easter Sunrise Service bright and early on Sunday morning Après Madness Championship Party at Avanti F&B The NCAA College Basketball Tournament may have crowned a champion on Monday but Friday is when you can congratulate this year’s winner of Vail’s own form of competition:.. Après at The Amp For its third year in a row Ford Amphitheater has proven that it’s not just a summer venue the Swedish pop band that took the world by storm in the 1970s and early 1980s with its hits “Waterloo,” “Take a Chance on Me” and “Dancing Queen,” will virtually.. Project Funway Get ready to be wowed by the fashions at Project Funway which returns to Dobson Arena again this Saturday One of the most creative fundraisers in the Vail Valley Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board voted unanimously to recommend the Neuse River Park Master Plan to City Council The project will be presented to City Council at their Jan View the agenda, event details and how to live stream. View the plan and see the proposed elements and priorities for the park's future development City Council ChambersRaleigh Municipal Building222 W This feedback widget is not intended for customer service issues This feedback is reviewed monthly to help us improve our site. For immediate customer service please refer to our staff directory Due to the rising level of the Ocmulgee River the Parks & Beautification Department is closing the following areas: These areas will remain closed until the river level recedes and any cleanup needed is completed People using the rest of Amerson River Park the next few days are asked to avoid any areas that are marked off as more may be closed as the river continues to rise Customer Service Sign up for email updates from Macon-Bibb County to get information on announcements back-and-forths and testy exchanges between the developers and city representatives the Lebanon Planning Board recently approved a one-year extension for the site plan of River Park The mixed-use development project planned for West Lebanon has suffered one delay after another since it was first proposed 16 years ago nonetheless fell short of the two years the developers said he was worried that not giving the Clems additional time to complete the work needed might lead them “to kill the project and sell it on to somebody else.” That dire concern did not dissuade a majority of the board from limiting the site plan extension to one year “I don’t believe the applicants made much of a case for two versus one,” said board member Richard Ford Burley, noting that “one seems like the number” a New Hampshire Superior Court judge determined in a preliminary injunction to extend the site plan for River Park’s first phase and reinstate an expired building permit who did not attend the board’s March 17 vote declined to comment on the one-year extension last week but both father and son have repeatedly criticized city officials and the board for what they see as unnecessary roadblocks to their project “Site plan” work encompasses the building of infrastructure such as water sewer and excavation required in advance of construction of the building on the site for which a separate building permit is required both site plan approval and building permits are issued with time limits for when the work is to be undertaken The one-year extension applies to site work for phases two through five of the project Work on the project’s first phase — a 61,000-square-foot life sciences building — is covered under a separate permit argued that a one-year extension may not be long enough given uncertainties over the economy and how that could slow down the supply chain and make costs go up the probability of them walking away is pretty high,” Stacy said at another point complaining that board members who opposed the two-year extension are “just running off business.” Board Chairman Andrew Faunce came to the meeting with a pre-written one-year extension proposal “I put a fair amount of time (into) putting this together,” he said adding that one year was the appropriate length of time to approve “I don’t believe the case has been made explicit A one-year extension reasonably extends what was lost in phase one and was restored by the court And it extends that in perpetuity through all of the phases,” he said the board voted separately on the one-year extension and the two-year extension Faunce and Burley voted for the one-year extension Kellen Appleton and Stacy voted for the two-year extension Contact John Lippman at jlippman@vnews.com recused herself from participation in a March 17 decision in which the Board approved a one-year extension for the site plan permit of the River Park multi-use development project in West Lebanon A previous version of this story was incorrect in its description of Romano’s participation in the process you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users SOUTH BEND — What started as way to possibly make a little extra money by opening China House in 2003 has turned into a successful venture Primarily a carryout place at 2222 Mishawaka Ave., China House has a restaurant feel with its half-dozen booths. A map of China with the southeastern province of Fujian — the name means "Happy Establishment" — circled in pen shows the family and restaurant roots for Mei and Simon Lin Mei says she and her husband chose the location "because there was no Chinese restaurant around here," she says. Being close to Indiana University South Bend also was a bonus "Me and my husband and my cousin tried it to see how good (we could do) and it's been very successful every year" Mei says The family had a buffet restaurant in Highland for two years prior to opening the South Bend location but they had too much food left at the end of the day She says they called a local church and asked them if they could handle the day's leftover food "We just did not want to throw it away," she says Meanwhile, China House carries what many would consider favorites among Chinese cuisine: General Tso's chicken and it can be dialed up or down when ordering Their method has been a success with diners Mei has a series of questions she asks new customers to match their tastes with the food she thinks they would like The success comes from Mei's long family history in restaurants She grew up in Wyoming after immigrating to the United States in 1993 and she says her history has translated into her philosophy of good business We have to treat the customer like family members," she says "Everybody is a 'Honey' when I pick up the phone," Mei says with a laugh The restaurant began when the younger of the Lins' daughters was a baby; today One daughter is at Purdue University and is a physician's assistant and is going on for a master's degree with customers watching their life milestones They also helped out by taking orders and working at the restaurant But the Lin daughters do not like the restaurant business that every time their daughters come home to visit you have to treat the customer very well as a friend," she says And the fame of the Lins has spread outside their establishment they see my face or my husband and say 'China House!'" she says with a laugh 'Make sure (you) don't do bad things,'" she says Mei says she will keep going "for another five years." five years,' and now I can tell you it's 22 years," she says She laments the fact that some of the neighboring storefront businesses have come and gone ■ For more information: Call 574-232-9828 or 574-232-9827 or visit https://www.facebook.com/ChinaHouseSB/ If you know of a restaurant that should be featured in an upcoming Taste column, email Tribune staff writer Greg Swiercz at gswiercz@gannett.com The first week of May holiday is coming to an end the Han River becomes richer with entertainment and various water sports here speed up the steps of those who want to enjoy May According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government on the 5th the "Jenga Tournament" will be held every Saturday at Hangang Park from the 10th to the 31st which was held only at Gwangnaru Hangang Park last fall." a preliminary round involving 32 teams (one team of two) will be held at the multi-purpose stadium of Jamwon Han River Park to select five "Jenga masters." On the 17th and 24th Jenga tournaments will be held at Ichon Hangang Park and Gwangnaru Hangang Park and Gwangnaru will start the round of 16 in Yeouido on the 31st with one team that ranked first in last year's Gwangnaru competition to determine the last winning team The reading Han River Park is a program that creates an outdoor library by placing about 7,500 books in Yeouido and Gwangnaru Han River Park every Saturday from May to June 6,000 books were prepared for each library in Hangang Park The existing 400 seats have also been expanded to 500 seats The "Han River Sunset Cinema," which was held only once in the first half of last year will also be held four times until June this year You can enjoy a different experience of enjoying movies with the wonderful scenery of the Han River colored by the sunset Various water sports can be enjoyed at the Seoul Water Sports Center (Nanji Han River Park) one of the Seoul Metropolitan Government's "Great Han River Project," has programs to enjoy kayaking The Seoul Water Sports Center is open to all citizens and can be boarded after training professional instructors such as water safety theory The Seoul Water Sports Center opens at 10 a.m Water sports activities are available up to 30 minutes after sunset head of the Future Hangang Division of Seoul Metropolitan Government "The Seoul Metropolitan Government is preparing content that citizens who visit the Han River for spring outings can enjoy more." ※ This service is provided by machine translation tool The Town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation Foundation will host its third Earth Day beautification event on Saturday Volunteers are encouraged to meet at the Cognewaugh Street entrance of the park The planned activities will include: planting trees and native species at the entrance of the trail planting additional trees along the trails removing invasive winged euonymus species as necessary lining the trails with stray logs and larger branches and clearing debris as needed The Town of Greenwich Parks Department will provide shovels Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own tools if they have them “We invite the community to come and give back to the Town Parks that have given us so much,” said Parks and Recreation Director Joe Siciliano “If you haven’t been to Mianus River Park in a while the Earth Day Clean-Up and Beautification is an excellent opportunity to discover it again.” The Mianus River Park spans a total of 391 contiguous acres which includes 110 acres located in the Mianus/Upper Cos Cob neighborhood of Greenwich 187 acres in nearby Stamford and 94 acres owned by the State of Connecticut along with the Junior League of Greenwich and the Stamford Norwalk Junior League are once again supporting the Earth Day Beautification event Greenwich Magazine/Moffly Media is serving as the media sponsor for this initiative Individuals, families and students in need of community service hours are encouraged to participate. To RSVP or for any questions, please contact Town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation Foundation Co-Chair Sue Bodson at sembodson@gmail.com Email:editor@greenwichsentinel.com Tucson police have arrested and charged a suspect for 2nd degree murder in the shooting death of 33-year-old Armando Betancourt-Audia police say their investigation led them to identify 34-year-old Victor Manuel Flores as the suspect They say forensic evidence indicates the shooting took place on the bicycle path east of First Avenue Police say Flores was located on Tucson's east side where he was taken into custody with the assistance of TPD SWAT He is being held in the Pima County Jail on 2nd degree murder charges Tucson police say they are investigating a shooting death that occurred the evening of Friday April 25 on Tucson's north side at North First Avenue and the Rillito River Park Trail officers arrived in the area in response to reports of a shooting Witnesses helped direct officers to the victim identified in the media release as 33-year-old Armando Betancourt-Audia Betancourt-Audia was taken to a hospital after receiving first aid at the scene of the shooting but passed away as a result of his injuries officers and detectives learned that a confrontation took place on the bike path at the Rillito River Park Trail which allegedly resulted in Betancourt-Audia being shot and ask anyone with information to call 88-CRIME Report a typo Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInOMAHA (WOWT) - A few days after authorities found the body of one of the three girls who went missing in the Missouri River earlier this month two more bodies have been found in the water Tuesday on the surface of the water just south of the OPPD plant are believed to be that of 18-year-old Laiana Green and 11-year-old Eh Cress Moo The two bodies were found a few hundred yards apart on the Nebraska side of the Missouri River four girls were fishing when a witness says they saw them struggling to get out of the water Authorities said one of the girls slipped into the river and the others went into the water trying to rescue her The families have said that she is heartbroken but is getting care and support and staying strong through the ordeal Kristopher Peterson said the only time rescuers stopped searching since that time was when there were weather-related concerns focusing on the area where the body of Lah Tray Moo was pulled from the water The Omaha Fire Department said her body was located near the south boat ramp in water that was about knee-deep The Douglas County Coroner’s Office is working with those families to positively identify the two bodies The Douglas County Sheriff‘s Office met with the family at the river at about 12:30 p.m Friends of the family told First Alert 6 that it’s been a difficult time but the family has appreciated the community’s support that we have all three girls,” one friend said They said that it’s been amazing to know they have been in so many people’s prayers We can breathe a little bit because we have them physically,” another friend said A GoFundMe has been set up to assist the families with funeral expenses The families are also trying to work with authorities to place more warning signs along the river and to make sure that people fishing along the water wear lifejackets Get a first alert to breaking news delivered to your inbox. Sign up for First Alert 6 email alerts. Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was seen taking a walk at the Han River Park with his dog According to the online community on the 5th a post titled "Yoon Suk Yeol Witness" was posted "I witnessed former President Yoon while running," adding "I took a leisurely walk with a golden retriever and three bodyguards under the Dongjak Bridge." which is believed to have been taken earlier in the day former President Yoon is sitting on a bench with his dog on the leash in comfortable clothes Although it is a Han River park with a large floating population because it is Children's Day The dog accompanying former President Yoon appears to be Saerom Saerom is a smart dog born in December 2013 and has been a guide dog for a long time Former President Yoon is currently on criminal trial without detention on charges such as the head of a civil war Due to the Constitutional Court's decision to dismiss him he has been evicted from his official residence in Yongsan and has moved to his private residence since the 11th of last month Former President Yoon's private residence is Acrobista a residential-commercial complex in Seocho-dong Former President Yoon has been seen in many parts of the Seoul metropolitan area Internet users drew attention to walking through an underground shopping mall in an apartment complex meeting with lawyers Kim Gye-ri and Bae Eui-cheol and eating at a barley rice restaurant with a group believed to be bodyguards The vision for a vibrant Neuse River Park is one step closer to becoming a reality An 80-acre space just downstream of Falls Dam is set to transform into a recreational destination Now that the City Council has approved the park’s master plan the project is moving into the design and permitting phase With construction still on the horizon, there will be plenty of chances for you to stay updated and continue participating in the process! 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LIVE UPDATESAnderson River Park amphitheater — Water continues to be released from Keswick Dam at a rate of 60,000 cubic feet per second to prevent Shasta Lake from overflowing This rate is expected to decrease to 40,000 cubic feet per second by Thursday morning The high-water levels have left the amphitheater at Anderson River Park underwater and inaccessible Joey Forseth-Deshais said they will evaluate sediment and electrical issues once the water levels decrease and subside from the amphitheater area Forseth-Deshais is uncertain when they will be able to access the site really we're at the mercy of the river flows and mother nature and additional rain coming and there's nothing for us as far as repair work that can be done until the water levels drop," Forseth-Deshais said "We expect that to happen in the near future but until that point the best we can do is keep the public out of that area." Forseth-Deshais noted that the amphitheater typically experiences flooding when water levels exceed 40,000 cubic feet per second Potential issues from the flooding include erosion and downed trees on the trails The extent of the damage will remain unknown until the area is accessible again they must ensure there are no electrical hazards before re-energizing the amphitheater there are still many safe and accessible areas within the river park (WCIV) — The Indian Association of Greater Charleston (IAGC) is hosting its vibrant Festival of Colors to celebrate the spring festival of Holi in Summerville Sunday The Festival of Colors at Ashley River Park is set to feature the traditional Holi throwing of colors and activities will be available before the throwing of colors begins at 2:00 p.m Entry for members and children below the age of 5 is free while entry for non-members of the IAGC is $15 scan the QR code below or contact info@iagcchs.org Ashley River Park is located at 200 Renken Road in Summerville. For more information, click here. — An early morning fire has damaged a pavilion at Indian Riverside Park Crews said they responded to the fire just after midnight Monday at 1707 NE Indian River Drive in Jensen Beach The fire appears to have started from an air handler in the attic there was major water damage throughout both floors It’s unclear at this point when the pavilion will be able to reopen Fire rescue said Martin County Parks and Recreation staff is currently contacting individuals based on the date of rental Phone lines are down so if you need to contact staff with any questions please do so by emailing IRSP@martin.fl.us Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Parks and Beautification Department is closing portions of the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail and Amerson River Park due to rising river levels Macon-Bibb County officials said the following areas will be temporarily closed: Boat ramps on the north and south ends of Amerson River Park Dirt trails around the pond in Amerson River Park Paved trail between the Overlook and north boat ramp in Amerson River Park Spring Street boat ramp and the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail The county says these areas will remain closed until the river level recedes and cleanup is completed Park visitors are asked to avoid marked-off areas 2025: Two people have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of Darius Gaston-Garner He was already in custody at the Fayette County Detention Center on unrelated charges KY by the Louisville Metro Police Department on a warrant for Murder He is currently being held by the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections awaiting extradition to Fayette County The Lexington Police Department would like to thank the Louisville Metro Police Department for their assistance locating and arresting Tyrese Ingram ______________________________________________________________________________ 2025: The victim of this afternoon’s shooting on River Park Drive has passed away from their injuries officers were dispatched to the 3400 block of River Park Dr for a shooting with a victim they located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound The victim was transported to a local hospital with reported life-threatening injuries and detectives are asking anyone in the area to check their surveillance cameras and contact Lexington Police if they have footage that can help with the investigation The Fayette County Coroner’s Office will release the decedent’s name Detectives from the Personal Crimes Section are continuing to investigate and ask anyone with information about this case to call Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, or online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com Lexington Police Department Public Information Office policepio@lexingtonpolice.ky.gov © 2025 Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government 200 E. Main St.Lexington, KY 40507 (859) 425-2255 (WGXA) — The Macon-Bibb Parks and Beautification Department is closing parts of Amerson River Park due to rising levels of the Ocmulgee River recent rains in Middle Georgia caused water levels to rise which could lead to flooding in the popular Macon park IN YOUR COMMUNITY | Georgia Power joins Macon Violence Prevention by investing in youth support programs People planning to visit Amerson River Park are asked to avoid the following areas: Macon-Bibb Parks and Beautification says these areas will remain closed until the river level recedes and any potential cleanup is complete "We are expecting the Ocmulgee River to rise due to the recent rains in the region therefore we are closing the entire park," says Parks & Beautification Director Michael Glisson "We will reassess as soon as we are able and open the park when we determine it is safe for everyone to enjoy." Officials say more areas may close as the river continues to rise To stay updated on the latest Middle Ga. forecast, head to WGXA's Skywatch W eather report READ MORE | Demolition begins on building to expand parking in Macon-Bibb