Two Chicago city workers scrambled to safety after the salt truck they were operating Wednesday morning slid backward into an icy-cold Lake Michigan.EAST COAST WINTER BLAST BRINGS LIGHT SNOW, FREEZING WIND CHILL “They hit a slick spot of ice and the vehicle lost control, sliding into the water.” — Chicago Fire Dept. Deputy District Chief Jason Lach Two Chicago city workers escaped the icy waters of Lake Michigan on Wednesday, Dec. 11 2019, when they crawled out of the vehicle just before it slid into the water. (WLS-TV) The Chicago Fire Department posted a tweet containing photos of the city truck after it was pulled from the icy waters of Lake Michigan Wednesday afternoon. A video posted by NBC Chicago affiliate WMAQ shows the salt truck slowly traveling on the trail and turning sideways before sliding backwards into the lake, the newspaper report said. CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APPSun-Times reported. … [Read more...] about Chicago salt truck slides on icy road into Lake Michigan, workers escaped
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Holiday Event Guide 2019: Echo Park, Silver Lake & Nearby
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA —The 2019 holiday season is upon us in Los Angeles County with such annual festivities as holiday boutiques, Nutcracker ballets, Santa breakfasts, Christmas parades, concerts and tree-lightings, Chanukah events and more. Peruse the annual Patch holiday event guide, find events near you, and make your plans, as many activities require advance registration. And Happy Holidays, from Patch! ------------------- NOTE: Before heading out, double-check with event organizers to confirm activities still are planned and not subject to cancellations due to weather conditions or other reasons. ---------------- ARTESIA: DEC. 10: Holiday Decorating Contest. Don't miss deadline to show your holiday spirit! City Hall, 18747 Clarkdale Ave, Artesia, CA 90701------------------------ BEL AIR: DEC. 14: Huge Holiday Singles Soiree Ages 50+ Dinner Dancing Live Band. Delicious dinner, dancing & more! Stephen Wise Temple, 15500 Stephen S Wise Drive, Los Angeles, … [Read more...] about Holiday Event Guide 2019: Echo Park, Silver Lake & Nearby
Rainy Weekend In Store For Echo Park-Silver Lake
LOS ANGELES, CA — Another storm moved into the Los Angeles region Friday, and is expected to linger through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. The rainfall, however, is expected to be light compared to the most recent two storms to wash over the region. Between a quarter-inch and a half-inch of rain are expected as a result of this latest storm, according to the weather service. The mountains and foothill areas will see a little more precipitation, climbing to between a half-inch and three-quarters of an inch in foothill and mountain areas. The local mountains are not likely to see much snow. The snow level is expected to remain above 7,000 feet. Also expected are south-to-southeast winds gusting at between 20 and 50 miles per hour. Temperatures are also likely to remain below normal with daytime highs hovering in the low 60s across Los Angeles. The NWS forecast mostly cloudy condition in L.A. County until Friday evening's rains, along with highs of 50 degrees on … [Read more...] about Rainy Weekend In Store For Echo Park-Silver Lake
5 Open Houses For You In The North Hollywood-Toluca Lake Area
NORTH HOLLYWOOD-TOLUCA LAKE, CA — If you're shopping for a new house, odds are you've already browsed through all the internet listings for your area. And while you've probably gotten a decent idea of what these homes are like from the images, you just can't beat an in-person encounter with the real thing. Ready to start hunting? For your convenience, we've put together a list of the five most recent open houses scheduled in the North Hollywood-Toluca Lake area. That way, you can get a feel for the current offerings prior to committing to anything. Below is an address, photo, price, home size and open-house time for each property on our list — including one in the Studio City area with 5 beds and 6 baths for $3.5 million, and another in the North Hollywood area with 3 beds and 3 baths for $699,000. Click on any address for additional pics and details. Happy house hunting! 1. 11306 Victory Blvd, North Hollywood, California 91606 Price: $699,000Size: 1,624 sq. ft., 3 beds, … [Read more...] about 5 Open Houses For You In The North Hollywood-Toluca Lake Area
Standley Lake High and other Colorado schools embrace gender-neutral homecomings
Standley Lake High School seniors Mya Sanchez, 17, and Elena Martinez, 17, hugged on the football field at the North Area Athletic Complex in Arvada on a chilly October night as they were introduced as their class’s homecoming royalty, a first for the school that traditionally has picked male and female representatives. The moment eased two semesters of tension for the girls, who have been out as a couple for about a year. Since then, they’ve been teased and stared at as they hold hands in the hallways of their high school in Westminster. On this night, though, they found acceptance. “It honestly made me feel a little bit more confident about being gay,” Martinez said. “No one really tells us, ‘Oh, you guys are a cute couple’ and stuff like that.”Sanchez added, “One person said, like, ‘Why would you choose that way over being straight?’ We’ve had all the hate and then to come back and overpower it is pretty … [Read more...] about Standley Lake High and other Colorado schools embrace gender-neutral homecomings