Weekend storms impact commuters at Cromwell Light Rail station amid continued power outages

CNN Newsource on July 8, 2026

By Breana Ross

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    GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WBAL) — Weekend storms caused significant damage, closing the Cromwell Light Rail station in Glen Burnie and leaving many residents without power and struggling with disrupted commutes.

A Baltimore Gas and Electric representative described the damage in Glen Burnie as severe, with 24 broken utility poles and power lines resting on Light Rail equipment. Crews are working to repair the damage, but the station remained closed Tuesday, forcing commuters to find alternative transportation.

“I’ve never seen this before in the 13 years I’ve been living here,” said Georgina Brown, of Glen Burnie.

Commuters arriving at the Cromwell Light Rail station were met with a shocking sight: Power lines draped across the station.

“I live 15 minutes from here, but I always catch the bus over here, but I didn’t know it was a disaster like this,” said Angel Montejo, a resident.

A Maryland Transit Administration representative stood across from the Light Rail station on Tuesday, directing commuters to use free shuttles and buses as alternatives.

However, some people are frustrated with the situation.

“I have appointments I need to go to at the doctor’s and stuff, and because now that the Light Rail is shut down, you have to catch the bus, and the buses, half of them don’t even come on time,” said Patrick Allen.

“Basically, the buses are crazy right now because they don’t know where they are going to go,” Montejo said. “I know that there are a lot of people that are using buses, and that’s terrible for them because they’re going to be late for work or things like that.”

A BGE mobile command center is parked across from the train station. A BGE representative told WBAL-TV 11 News the utility has an increased number of staff and more than 400 contractors working around the clock to clean up and restore power across the region.

Peter Dunn, of Glyndon, said he has been receiving text updates from BGE since Saturday, but the estimated restoration times keep changing.

“It just keeps getting pushed back again and again, and that’s very frustrating because I can’t quite plan things,” Dunn said. “When your power is out, you realize just how many things you depend upon. I mean, you know, I go to use my microwave, and of course it doesn’t work, or any other appliance that I’ve gotten spoiled enough to be accustomed to.”

BGE representatives acknowledged the frustration and asked for patience as they work to repair the damage.

“Customers have every right to be frustrated when they don’t have power again for even one minute,” BGE spokesman Nick Alexopulos told WBAL-TV 11 News. “Estimated times of restoration, that’s an ETR, that’s when we estimate you’ll get your power back, they fluctuate based on a lot of different variables. It’s an initial estimate based off our assessment of the damage. As we begin the work to make repairs on the job that would restore your power, things may change. The damage may be more severe than we thought. There may be additional weather that comes in that means we have to pause the work … What’s important is that customers continue checking for updated estimated times of restoration.”

BGE stated that most customers affected by Saturday’s storm should have their power restored by 11 p.m. Tuesday, while those impacted by Sunday’s storm should expect restoration by Wednesday night. Repairs at the Cromwell Light Rail station are expected to take several days.

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Stockton animal advocates outraged over image of dead dog in dumpster circulates social media

CNN Newsource on July 8, 2026

By Carmela Karcher

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    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KOVR) — A startling image is circulating on social media showing a dog left for dead at a Stockton apartment complex. Police are now taking action, but those who retrieved the pet say this is unacceptable.

It’s an image that stopped many in their tracks: a picture of a dog in its crate, thrown away in a dumpster.

“I saw the picture, I was like, wait, is this a dog?” Claudia Martinez said. “Someone said, ‘Go ahead and go and check it out to see if the pup is still there.'”

That’s exactly what she did, and she wasn’t the only one.

With an address to the Riverbank apartments in Stockton and a startling picture, two strangers, Martinez and Alexandria Galindo, rushed over to the complex with the hopes that this little animal was still alive.

“You’re driving out there with hope in your heart,” Galindo shared. “It was very, very unsettling to see it just tossed like that, like trash.”

Both Martinez and Galindo arrived and found it was too late.

“I had pulled it out and then I put it into my truck, covered it, and then All Creatures [Veterinary Emergency Clinic] on West Lane went ahead and took it from me,” Galindo explained.

The picture of the dog hit social media over the holiday weekend.

Stockton police were called and now, the department and Stockton Animal Services are working closely as part of an active animal cruelty investigation.

For these animal advocates, it’s a sign of troubling times.

“It’s happening way, way too many times,” Galindo said. “It’s not so much even just the deceased, we’re seeing that a lot more often, but it’s the constant abandonment of dogs.”

“If you can’t take care of the dog, give it to someone who can,” Martinez added. “It’s sad. It’s like a baby human in the dog’s body. They can’t say anything.”

For them, it’s past time that action needs to be taken so the voiceless can finally have a way to speak up.

“Something should be done, and has to,” Martinez said. “This has to stop. We need to put an end on this.”

“I’m hoping there’s a solution,” Galindo continued. “[We need] more extreme laws on the abandonment of dogs and the cruelty of animals…see if there’s something that we can’t go ahead and try and do to get it going on a different path.”

CBS Sacramento reached out to Stockton Animal Services and they said they did not want to comment on this incident.

The Riverbank apartment complex said they were unaware of the situation and are now looking into exactly what happened.

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Toddler severely injured after LA-area daycare employee allegedly throws him into air, lawsuit says

CNN Newsource on July 8, 2026

By Dean Fioresi, Luzdelia Caballero

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    LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — A Los Angeles family has filed a lawsuit against an El Segundo-based club after their toddler sustained severe injuries when he was allegedly dropped after being thrown into the air by an employee last March.

Family members say that their 23-month-old son suffered a traumatic brain injury and hearing loss in the incident. They’re now suing The Bay Club El Segundo for negligence, battery, fraud and emotional distress.

According to the suit, which was filed by Rosen Saba, LLP., the incident happened at around 9:20 a.m. back on March 17, 2025, sometime after the 23-month-old child, referred to as C.K., was dropped off at The Bay Club El Segundo’s clubhouse for daycare by his father. He then left for the nearby Manhattan Country Club, another Bay Club location.

The lawsuit alleged: “A female employee was holding C.K. by his hands. The employee intentionally swung C.K. between her legs. Then the employee hoisted C.K. up into the air over her head. The employee released C.K.’s hands while he was above the employee’s head, at which point C.K. was approximately 6 feet above the ground,” the lawsuit said.

The lawsuit went on to say that the employee allegedly failed to catch the toddler, who fell to the floor and “smashed his head on the hardwood floor.” At this point, the lawsuit alleged the employee fell backwards and landed on top of the child.

Attorneys for the family said that the club called the child’s father, Matthew Kittle, to say that C.K. had fallen, but had “since calmed down,” and asked if he would like to pick him up.

“The staff member stated that she did not think they needed to pick up C.K., but wanted to let them know that an incident took place,” the lawsuit said. “In doing so, she downplayed the significance of what actually happened.”

A short time later, the staff again called Kittle to say that they were actually unable to settle his son down and that he needed to be picked up, according to the lawsuit.

“Mr. Kittle observed that his son’s injury was far more serious than he was led to believe by The Bay Club. The right side of C.K.’s face was badly bruised. His right eye was swollen shut and his mouth was swollen,” the lawsuit said. “Upon arriving home, C.K. was extremely drowsy, lethargic, and irritable.”

Later that morning, the family took C.K. to the emergency room, where doctors diagnosed the brain injury, the lawsuit said.

According to the suit, the boy’s mother called and spoke with an employee at The Bay Club, who told her that her son was being held by an employee about a foot and a half off the ground when the fall happened. However, security footage obtained by the family’s attorneys from the club proves that their “description of the incident was intentionally false and misleading.”

The lawsuit claimed that the club was operating its childcare center without a required California daycare license while improperly declaring an exemption.

According to the California Department of Social Services, childcare programs that offer temporary services to parents are exempt from maintaining a license when certain requirements are met, including services that are only provided to parents and guardians who are on the same premises as the site of the child program.

Attorneys for the family say that C.K.’s parents were not in the same location as their child when the incident happened.

CBS LA reached out to CDSS, which reported that after a record search they were unable to locate a license, pending application or record of an unlicensed facility at The Bay Club.

A spokesperson for The Bay Club shared a statement with CBS LA upon request. It said, “We are unable to comment on ongoing litigation. At the Bay Club, the safety of our members, team members, and the families we serve is our highest priority.”

The Bay Club is a large network of lifestyle centers with more than 30 fitness and country club locations across California, Oregon and Washington.

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Some Colorado City residents return home after Aspen Acres Fire evacuations, thousands remain displaced

CNN Newsource on July 8, 2026

By Sarah Horbacewicz

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    COLORADO (KCNC) — As firefighters continue making progress against the Aspen Acres Fire, some Colorado City residents were allowed back into their neighborhoods Monday after days of uncertainty. Others, however, remain under mandatory evacuation orders and are still waiting for permission to return home.

The Aspen Acres Fire has scorched more than 145 square miles southwest of Pueblo, that’s 93,916 acres, and as of 6 p.m. Tuesday is 16% contained. Fire officials believe at least 263 homes have been destroyed across Pueblo and Custer counties, while approximately 12,000 people have been forced to evacuate. Mandatory evacuation orders remain in place for residents across roughly half a dozen communities as crews continue battling the fire.

Near Colorado City, a National Guard checkpoint has become the gateway for residents hoping to return home.

Anyone entering a reopened area must first obtain a disaster assistance card, which verifies their address. This card is then used by the National Guard to verify that the resident lives in a neighborhood that has been deemed safe to access. National Guard members were checking each vehicle in Colorado City alongside other checkpoints.

Officials say residents who are still under evacuation orders can obtain a disaster assistance card now, allowing for a quicker return once their neighborhood is reopened.

Among those waiting in line on Monday was Lorenzo Duarte, who was finally able to return home after days of wondering what he would find.

“It’s been a rough one, not knowin’ whether I was gonna come home, and there was anything left,” Duarte said.

Before being allowed through the checkpoint, Duarte showed his disaster assistance card to National Guard personnel to verify his residence. He was getting ready to see his home for the first time since evacuating.

“I’m pretty sure our property’s still intact. So, we’ll know in the next five minutes,” Duarte said.

Not everyone waiting in line was able to return home.

Doug, who lives in a nearby area that remains under mandatory evacuation, said he hoped he would be allowed through but was instead told he would have to continue waiting.

“We’ve been camping out with my son down across the interstate, but it’s all good, we get by,” he said.

While reporting at the checkpoint, CBS Colorado also spoke with another resident who said his home sits about a mile outside the reopened area. Although he was not allowed to stay at home, officials escorted him into the evacuation zone so he could pick up insulin, which he said he urgently needed.

Others who were among the first residents allowed back on Monday are trying to return to their routines.

“I was staying at my house to make sure nobody robbed it. I just went back to work today,” said Wiatt.

Even after returning home, residents say they’re worried they could be forced to evacuate again if fire conditions worsen.

“It’s a nice community and stuff, it’s just it’s kind of sad, everything’s burned up now, so I’ll be looking at that for the rest of my life,” Wiatt said.

While the destruction left by the wildfire is visible across the Colorado City area, residents say they’ve also experienced an outpouring of support from their neighbors.

“The community’s been great,” Doug said.

“[First responders are] all angels, and they’ve all come from heaven,” another resident shared.

Residents waiting at the checkpoint said they were grateful for the National Guard members managing reentry and for the community support they’ve received as they navigate the uncertainty of what comes next.

The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office says a 9 p.m. curfew remains in effect for the area checkpoints. PCSO says residents will receive automatic emergency notifications when their neighborhoods are cleared for reentry, but encourages residents to ensure they are signed up for local emergency alerts to ensure they receive that message, and urges residents to frequently check official social media posts. In the meantime, they encourage anyone under evacuation orders to obtain a disaster assistance card now, which will help speed up the process once access to their neighborhood is restored.

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Chamberlain & Foresters outslug the MLB Academy Barons

KEYT on July 8, 2026

Mike Klan

COMPTON, Calif. (KEYT) – Cole Chamberlain hit two home runs and drove in five runs as the Santa Barbara Foresters won a 14-10 slugfest at the MLB Academy Barons.

Chamberlain had four hits and was a double-shy of hitting for the cycle.

Zane Becker also homered as the Foresters improve to 20-4 on the season.

Chris Newstrom who is transferring from Tennessee to UCSB, had two doubles and knocked in four runs for the Foresters who play at the OC Riptide on Wednesday.

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SB Foresters Hall of Fame player Ryan O’Hearn sets Pirates single-game RBI record

KEYT on July 8, 2026

Mike Klan

PITTSBURGH, PA. (KEYT) – Ryan O’Hearn slugged his way into the Pittsburgh Pirates record book.

The Santa Barbara Foresters Hall of Fame member smashed three home runs and knocked in a Pittsburgh single-game franchise record 10 runs as the Pirates routed Atlanta 12-4.

O’Hearn launched a grand slam in the first inning, belted a 3-run homer in the third inning and hit another 3-run blast in the sixth inning.

The Pirates have been around since 1882 and O’Hearn is the first to reach double-digit RBI in one game.

Back in 2012 O’Hearn helped the Foresters win the National Baseball Congress World Series and the following season he led Santa Barbara in RBI.

In 2020 O’Hearn was inducted into the Foresters Hall of Fame and now after his 10 RBI performance, his batting helmet is headed to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.

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The Quincy News Morning Brief | Wednesday, July 8, 2026

CNN Newsource on July 8, 2026

By Jacqueline Policastro | Quincy News Correspondent

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    Washington (Quincy News) — Market Recap Chip fears hit Wall Street again Tuesday, sending the Nasdaq sharply lower and weighing on the broader market. The S&P fell 0.45% to 7,503.85, the Nasdaq dropped 1.16% to 25,818.69, and the Dow slipped 0.25% to 52,925.15 after briefly touching a record intraday high. Micron fell 4.7% and Sandisk lost roughly 5%, sending chip stocks lower as investors questioned how much room is left in the AI trade. Oil rose after Iran attacked three commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, while the 10-year Treasury yield climbed to about 4.54%.

Today’s Focus The Iran situation escalated overnight. President Trump declared the U.S.-Iran ceasefire “over” following attacks on several commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, and the U.S. launched retaliatory strikes on Iranian military sites. Oil is surging more than 6% in premarket trading, and yields are climbing on renewed inflation fears. The Fed’s June meeting minutes are released at 2:00 p.m. ET, which should offer a fuller look at how policymakers were weighing growth against still-elevated inflation at the June meeting.

ON THE SCHEDULE Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. ET – 10-year Treasury note reopening Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. ET – FOMC minutes from the June 16-17 meeting Thursday, 8:30 a.m. ET – Initial jobless claims Thursday, 1:00 p.m. ET – 30-year Treasury bond reopening

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Brush fire burns nearly 138 acres west of Murrieta, blaze 25% contained

KESQ on July 8, 2026

City News Service

MURRIETA (CNS) – A brush fire that erupted today in the hills west of Murrieta charred nearly 137 acres and threatened rural properties, but firefighters were able to achieve some containment by Tuesday night.

The non-injury blaze was reported at 2:50 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Via Volcano and Tenaja roads, in the unincorporated community of De Luz, along the boundary of the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Preserve, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

As of 9:00 p.m., the fire was 25% contained.

The agency said multiple engine and hand crews from the county, Murrieta Fire & Rescue, Riverside Fire Department, Corona Fire Department and Cal Fire-San Diego County were sent to the location and encountered flames moving at a moderate rate through medium to heavy brush.

Three Cal Fire air tankers and two water-dropping helicopters initiated drops just after 3 p.m.

Residences are spread throughout the area on large lots, sometimes several acres wide, mostly off dirt roads. Evacuation orders were briefly issued, but by Tuesday night, orders at all but one zone were downgraded to warnings.

Sheriff’s deputies shut down Tenaja west of Via Volcano for public safety.

There was no immediate word on what might have triggered the brusher.

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Eldon woman seriously injured in Miller County crash

KMIZ on July 8, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A 22-year-old Eldon woman was seriously injured in a crash on Tuesday on Highway 42 near Pine Tree Lane in Miller County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The report says the woman drove her 2018 Chevrolet Equinox eastbound when it went off the road and hit a tree.

The woman had serious injuries and was brought to Lake Regional Hospital by ambulance, the report says. She was wearing a seatbelt, according to the report.

The vehicle was totaled.

MSHP reports do not name those involved in crashes.

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Aalo Atomics Leads Effort to Energize AI Data Centers with Nuclear Power

KIFI on July 8, 2026

David Pace

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Aalo Atomics has ambitious goals, aiming to become the leading source of nuclear power for AI data centers.

“We’re exclusively focused initially on how to mass produce nuclear reactors and provide power to AI data centers,” said Aalo Atomics President and Chief Technology Officer Yasir Arafat. “Once we can build many of these and can bring the cost curve down per unit, then it’s going to open up other markets like industrial applications, desalination, or powering small towns or communities.”

The Aalo-X Critical Test Reactor reached criticality twenty minutes after midnight on the Fourth of July. As the fourth U.S. nuclear reactor to sustain a controlled nuclear chain reaction since June, it advances a remarkable track record of success for nuclear energy.

It’s the third reactor to go critical at Idaho National Laboratory in one month, exceeding President Donald Trump’s goal for three reactors to reach the milestone by the nation’s 250th birthday.

Aalo Atomics’ future reactors would supply power to data centers without burdening the grid.

“In the next five years alone, we would need to add at least 100 GW for just AI data centers along in this country,” Arafat said. “That is a tremendous amount of energy.”

Aalo is planning to build a second reactor, the Aalo Pod, and a data center next door. Ground has already been broken for the additional reactor’s construction, and Aalo anticipates it will be generating 10 megawatts of electricity by July 4th next year.

“We want to take that electricity and connect to a co-located, co-build AI data center – just to see how a co-located data center and nuclear can live together,” Arafat said. “How do we deal with some of the harmonics that can exist from data center usage back to a spinning turbine nuclear reactor?”

The company built its entire reactor and facility in less than eight months.

“This reactor was designed at full scale to our 30 Megawatt thermal, 10 Megawatt electric full-powered system, so that whatever we learn from the Critical Test Reactor is directly applicable to our commercial system,” he said.

The new reactor is located adjacent to the Materials and Fuels Complex at Idaho National Laboratory.

Aalo has major plans to scale the technology and expand its manufacturing in the future.

“So right now, we have a 40,000-square-foot facility,” Arafat explained. “Over the next three years, we want to expand that to 1,000,000-ft² of manufacturing capability in this country. Honestly, this would be the largest commercially-run and operated manufacturing facility for nuclear ever in this country.”

Aalo Atomics is at the heart of the U.S. Nuclear Renaissance – pairing advanced nuclear reactors with America’s expanding thirst for electricity.

“We want to make nuclear ubiquitous – meaning be able to apply anywhere, any location where there’s a need for reliable 24/7 clean energy,” Arafat said.

Aalo Atomics President & Chief Technology Officer Yasir Arafat stands in front of the Aalo-X Critical Test Reactor three days after it achieved criticality on the Fourth of July.

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