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State game wardens busy again over Labor Day weekend

Holidays are active times for state game wardens and this past Labor Day weekend was not an exception. Statewide, wardens were out in force, logging 2,110 patrol hours of mostly water safety compliance checks. Game wardens performed a search and rescue for a five-year-old boy who was found within 10 minutes. In addition, game wardens recovered a stolen personal watercraft and a vehicle reported stolen in April 2020. Game wardens also seized a rifle connected to a deadly conduct and tampering with evidence case in El Paso County.

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What is a heat dome? An atmospheric scientist explains the weather phenomenon baking California and the West

Temperatures broke records in California over Labor Day weekend 2022, and the forecast for Sept. 6 was well above normal across the U.S. West. National Weather ServiceA heat dome occurs when a persistent region of high pressure traps heat over an area. The heat dome can stretch over several states and linger for days to weeks, leaving the people, crops and animals below to suffer through stagnant, hot air that can feel like an oven. Typically, heat domes are tied to the behavior of the jet strea

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Labor Day is about the struggle to build community

Labor Day is one of those “corrective” holidays. We should not forget or let slip by us for a moment that the labor struggle was about building community in which workers, the backbone of that community, could flourish with their families. Labor Day, though, is not just about the past, but about the future. A misplaced sense of individual entitlement undermines community building. Labor Day is a good time to start saying thanks to the workers around us, to support them and to remind each other, family, friends and co-workers that Labor Day is about building community and that we still have much to do.

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Spidey tops box office while Cinema Day draws millions

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Spider-Man: No Way Home” has swung back on top of the box office during a holiday weekend where American theaters aimed to lure moviegoers with discounted $3 tickets. The first “National Cinema Day” nationwide promotion became the highest-attended day of the year, drawing an estimated 8.1 million moviegoers on Saturday, according to The Cinema Foundation. The one-day event – offered on more than 30,000 screens and held in more than 3,000 theaters, including major chains AMC and Regal Cinemas – collected preliminary box office returns of $24.3 million, according to data firm Comscore.

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For some, dove season opener is highlight of Labor Day weekend

College football, (slightly) cooler temperatures, and the opening of hunting season make Labor Day weekend one of the most anticipated holidays of the year. The regular dove season opens Sept. 14. “Unless conditions change drastically over the next few weeks, hunting near water will be key for opening day this year,” said Owen Fitzsimmons, TPWD dove program leader. During the regular season in the South Zone, the aggregate bag limit is 15 with no more than two white-tipped doves. “You’re excited, you’re hunting … Sometimes people want to load up right away, and you’re checking their buddy four feet away and they’re blasting away.

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San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg says its a bit early to discuss citys Halloween plans

SAN ANTONIO With Labor Day in the past and the introduction of cooler weather this week, people are shifting their excitement to Halloween and wondering how different it will look during the COVID-19 pandemic. Coronavirus caused the first major Halloween cancelation this week when Los Angeles announced a ban on trick-or-treating and haunted houses, but San Antonio officials say its too early to tell which route the city will take. Its a bit early to have that discussion, Mayor Ron Nirenberg said during a daily briefing on Wednesday. The city announced an increase of 151 new COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths on Wednesday. That brings the total to 47,887 total COVID-19 cases and 981 total deaths in Bexar County.

As California burns, the winds arrive and the lights go out

That's the situation now in Northern California, where high and dry winds are expected until Wednesday. The fire danger also is high in Southern California, where new fires were burning in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Diego counties. Evacuation orders were expanded to more mountain communities Monday as the largest blaze, the Creek Fire, churned through the Sierra National Forest in Central California. The fire moved 15 miles (24 kilometers) in a single day during the weekend and burned 56 square miles (145.04 square kilometers). California has seen 900 wildfires since Aug. 15, many of them started by an intense series of thousands of lightning strikes in mid-August.

Asian shares rise as US set to reopen from Labor Day holiday

Asian stock markets were mixed Monday after Wall Street turned in its biggest weekly decline in more than two months. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)TOKYO Asian shares rose Tuesday, after European stocks rallied and U.S. markets were closed for the Labor Day national holiday. Wall Streets slide on Friday followed a Labor Department report that showed U.S. hiring slowed to 1.4 million last month. In Europe, another round of Brexit trade talks is scheduled in London for later in the day. The Asian region depends heavily on a healthy Chinese economy, and trade with the U.S., as well as with China.

As California burns, the winds arrive and the lights go out

That's the situation now in Northern California, where high and dry winds are expected until Wednesday. The fire danger also is high in Southern California, where new fires were burning in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Diego counties. Evacuation orders were expanded to more mountain communities Monday as the largest blaze, the Creek Fire, churned through the Sierra National Forest in Central California. The fire moved 15 miles (24 kilometers) in a single day during the weekend and burned 56 square miles (145.04 square kilometers). California has seen 900 wildfires since Aug. 15, many of them started by an intense series of thousands of lightning strikes in mid-August.

Labor Day bringing Biden to Pa., Harris and Pence to Wis.

Biden was heading Monday to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for an AFL-CIO virtual town hall with union President Richard Trumka. Harris will meet IBEW union workers and Black business owners in Milwaukee, while Pence will tour an energy facility in La Crosse. The Biden campaign believes its labor support could help get out the vote in states like Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Labor Day typically marks the unofficial start to the fall campaign season as candidates accelerate their activity for the final sprint to Election Day. Aides say to expect both Biden and Harris to increase their campaigning for the remaining weeks.

As seen on SA Live - Labor Day 2020

SAN ANTONIO Today at 1 p.m. on SA Live, Labor Day shopping deals and trends, a grill recipe with tips and gadgets from Jess Pryles, Elder Eats featuring a 60-ounce michelada and Jen goes spelunking. First, we want to know - what are you doing for Labor Day? Retail Me Not shares deals and trends for Labor Day weekend, with savings on everything from mattresses and patio furniture to clothes and school supplies. How much do you know about Labor Day? Play along with Mike and Fiona as they put their knowledge to the test with Labor Day trivia, and dont miss Copa Wine Bars easy sangria recipe!

The Summer of COVD-19 ends with health officials worried

Many Labor Day parades marking the unofficial end of summer were called off, and masks were usually required at the few that went on. "Please, please do not make the same mistakes we all made on Memorial Day weekend. The U.S. had about 1.6 million confirmed COVID-19 cases around Memorial Day, before backyard parties and other gatherings contributed to a summertime surge. It was their first trip out of state since COVID-19 started spreading. They had time off because the Labor Day weekend fair where they typically sell concessions canceled this year.

First cool front of the season will approach San Antonio this week

It appears we’ve survived yet another brutal South Texas summer. Fall doesn’t officially arrive until September 22nd, but long stretches of triple-digit heat look to be in our rear-view mirror. Here’s an overview of what to expect for the rest of this week. A cold front will slide into the Hill Country and Edwards Plateau on WednesdayThe biggest question is: will the front clear San Antonio? Stay InformedYou can follow along with Your Weather Authority as we continue to monitor the progress of the cold front and its effects on our weather by downloading the KSAT Weather Authority app for Apple or Android.

I feel very confident,: SAISD Superintendent says on students return to the classroom after Labor Day

SAN ANTONIO As Labor Day approaches, some of the largest school districts in and around San Antonio are preparing to bring some of its students back to campus for in-person classes next week. The San Antonio Independent School District is one of those districts. As many students have adapted to virtual learning, Martinez said older students are doing well with engagement; however, for younger students, its been more challenging. The school district is prepared for the students return to the classroom and has several health precautions in place, according to Martinez, which includes providing face shields for students, adding specialized air conditioning filters, and more. Read also:Students, staff at San Antonio ISD must wear masks, district officials saySAISD wraps up first week of remote learning for new school year