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One person was killed and three were injured by gunfire after a fight broke out in the parking lot of a gym in the East Bay early Thursday morning, officials aid. The shooting occurred just before 2 a.m. at a 24 Hour Fitness on Lone Tree Way in Brentwood, Lt. Walter O’Grodnick, a spokesperson for the Brentwood Police Department, told SFGATE. The argument started between several people on or near the gym's basketball court and moved outside onto the parking lot, where at least two people exchanged gunfire, O'Grodnick said. When police arrived on scene, they found that one man in his 20s had died from a gunshot wound, O'Grodnick said. Police later learned that three other people who were wounded in the shooting took themselves to local hospitals. "We have a suspect detained but have yet to determine their involvement," he said. O'Grodnick said that this was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public. "This was not an active shooter situation," he said. "It … [Read more...] about 1 dead, 3 injured in San Francisco Bay Area shooting

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — A large row boat taking villagers to a festival capsized in a flooded river in northern India on Thursday, leaving at least three people dead and 16 others missing, police said. A strong wind rocked the boat, which was carrying about 30 people, police officer Mohammed Nisar said. Some passengers were able to swim to safety, he said. Rescuers recovered three bodies. Hopes of finding the missing alive were fading as darkness approached, he said. The villagers were traveling to a nearby village in Banda district of Uttar Pradesh state to celebrate a Hindu festival. The area is about 250 kilometers (160 miles) southwest of Lucknow, the state capital. Heavy rains have caused floods and landslides in northern India during the June-September monsoon season. Boating accidents are common in the country, where many vessels are overcrowded and have inadequate safety equipment. In September 2020, 12 people drowned when a sightseeing boat capsized on the swollen … [Read more...] about Row boat capsizes in Indian river; 3 dead, 16 missing

0 Community Corner "Rocky," a 4-year-old coyote, has been housed at the River Trail Nature Center since 2018 after being mistaken for a dog. Eric DeGrechie , Patch Staff Posted Reply NORTHBROOK, IL — Ricky Gervais has a long history of being involved with animal rights and advocacy. Earlier this week, the actor and comedian expressed his concerns about the well-being of a coyote living at the River Trail Nature Center in Northbrook. "Rocky," a 4-year-old coyote, has lived by itself at the Cook County forest preserve since 2018, when he was originally mistaken for a dog. Gervais is backing the efforts of In Defense of Animals and the Chicago Alliance for Animals, two animal protection organizations working to get the coyote released from River Trail. "Rocky should not suffer the consequences of human error — it's not his fault that people mistook him for a German Shepard puppy," Gervais said in a statement and on social … [Read more...] about Ricky Gervais Calls On Northbrook Nature Preserve To Release Coyote

0 Politics & Government The state of Illinois doled out $30.3 million in grants to communities across Illinois for upgrades at 87 parks. Amie Schaenzer , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply LIBERTYVILLE, IL — A Libertyville park is among 87 parks in Illinois that will will receive state funding through a grant program, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Tuesday. The village of Libertyville received $400,000 in grants to help pay for improvements as part of phased upgrades at Nicholas Dowden Park. The funds will help pay for Phase 1 of the improvement project. In total, the state awarded $30.3 million in grants to parks across the state to help communities acquire open space and develop and improve recreational facilities throughout Illinois, according to a news release from the state. Other Lake County park districts, forest preserve districts and villages to receive grant funds include: the Lake County Forest … [Read more...] about Nicholas Dowden Park Project Gets $400K In State Grants

0 Community Corner The portable toilet enclosure at Charles Brown Park was recently involved in a fire. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from the Village of Libertyville: The Village has received inquires about certain activities at various parks. Specifically questions include the status of the portable toilet enclosure at Charles Brown Park and the basketball court at Nicholas-Dowden Park. Updates: Charles Brown Park Portable Toilet Enclosure The portable toilet enclosure at Charles Brown Park was recently involved in a fire. As a result, the enclosure will need to be replaced. Staff is currently working with the Village's insurance company to process a claim. Check back for updates on timing for the replacement. To learn more about the Village's parks click here . Nicholas-Dowden Park Basketball Court The Village recently began construction of Phase 1 of the … [Read more...] about Updates In Store For Nicholas-Dowden Park, Charles Brown Park

0 Pets If you're in search of a four-legged family member, these pets are waiting for their forever home in Libertyville area shelters. Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply Looking to add a furry ball of four-legged love and affection to your family? Look no further than these Libertyville animal shelters for a pet available for adoption. Many shelters in and around Libertyville are still working to find forever homes for dozens of cats, dogs and other adorable critters coming through. Millions of pets and other companion animals are surrendered to adoption facilities each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Of those, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. Shelters often look after other animals in search of a permanent home as well, including pigs, birds and even horses. However, only half of all shelter animals — about 3.2 million — are … [Read more...] about New Pets Available For Adoption At Libertyville Area Shelters