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WEATHERTuesday, October 20, 2026 6:28PMAmid a respite between storms, crews in Long Beach worked on a dredging project aimed at stabilizing the seawall and protective sand berms. LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- Amid relatively calm weather conditions, crew in Long Beach this week continued working on a dredging project aimed at stabilizing the seawall, boardwalk and protective sand berms on the Alamitos Peninsula. The city is spending millions of dollars on the project before severe conditions fueled by the "super El Niño" are expected to arrive later this year. Sandbags have been strategically placed to keep sea water out of the Peninsula's beachfront homes. In interviews with ABC7, some residents said they appreciate what the city has done so far to protect their houses. "We're neighbors, this is the Peninsula. That's what makes this a special place," Kim Kabar said. "It is so special, and yet it is time-limited and we know it. We know it. Everyone knows it. Will the peninsula exist in a hundred years? Hope so, but eventually not. "Four Long Beach Fire Department stations have made sand and sandbags available for residents.

Seven in 10 Colorado kids live in areas with too few primary care providers. The state's budget troubles could complicate efforts to close the gap.

Stream New York's #1 news - AccuWeather - original content 24/7Tuesday, October 20, 2026 6:20PMNEW YORK (WABC) -- Federal agents are searching several businesses suspected in being involved in Medicaid fraud. At one location in Borough Park, Brooklyn on Tuesday, investigators appeared to be in the Happy Adult Day Care Center on Fort Hamilton Parkway. Eyewitness News is told that search warrants are also being executed at businesses in Queens and Staten Island. Gov. Kathy Hochul said there is an investigation into "suspected fraud in social adult day care programs. ""We are targeting providers who we believe engaged in illegal activity, ranging from money laundering to kickbacks, to improper billing and other fraudulent activities," she said. The FBI issued the following statement:"FBI New York, along with multiple other law enforcement agencies are conducting law enforcement activity in the area of Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and other locations around New York City in connection with ongoing federal investigations.

The Boston Police Department welcomed its newest officers on Tuesday. Members of Boston Police Academy Recruit Class #67-26 marched to their graduation ceremony at Faneuil Hall where they were sworn in. The class included 118 Boston police recruits and one recruit for our Boston Housing Authority Police Department, according to Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, who spoke at the event. “This class represents every culture of our city, every neighborhood throughout Boston,” said Wu, noting that 66 members of the class speak a language other than English, and 18 served in the military. “You have already spent nearly 2,500 hours across your class to serve and build trust with our residents, from playing basketball with our student athletes, to building connections with our seniors,” said Wu.

Staff Writer Oct. 20, 2026 11:14 AM PT Una avioneta que transportaba a tres personas, entre ellas un niño, se estrelló en picado en medio del tráfico de San José el sábado por la tarde, según informan los medios locales. El accidente se produjo poco después de las 15:00 horas cerca del cruce entre Capitol Expressway y Excalibur Drive, según el Cuerpo de Bomberos de San José. Dos adultos y un niño se encontraban a bordo de la avioneta cuando se estrelló, según informó NBC. Todos los pasajeros fueron trasladados a un hospital con lesiones que no ponían en peligro su vida «por precaución», según informó la policía. La avioneta logró evitar chocar contra ningún vehículo en tierra y no se registraron más heridos. Los registros de la Administración Federal de Aviación indican que la aeronave es un Cessna 177A Cardinal de 1968 matriculado a nombre de Flying Twenty Inc., un club de vuelo sin ánimo de lucro para estudiantes, antiguos alumnos y personal docente de la Universidad Estatal de San José, según informó ABC. Según la página web de la organización, el club opera desde el aeropuerto de Reid-Hillview.

SPORTSOne woman just made history as the first person to swim all 900 miles of the California coastline. KABCTuesday, October 20, 2026 6:14PMOne woman just made history as the first person to swim all 900 miles of the California coastline. Catherine Breed, 33, says her remarkable feat was about more than just breaking records. She wanted to bring attention to ocean conservation and inspire more women and girls to take on ambitious goals. Breed not only finished her historic journey on Sunday - but finished it ahead of schedule. She started the 900-mile swim on July 1 at the Oregon border. For four months, she swam south towards the Mexican border. She averaged about 10 miles a day with her support crew following alongside her. During the swim, Breed lived on a 52-foot sailboat. There were strict rules about how she could complete the journey. When we spoke with her back in August, she explained how they made sure every mile counted. “During the swim time, I cannot touch the boat.