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Those columns we’ve been noticing right by The District are for a new pedestrian/bicycle bridge over Green Valley Parkway, just south of the 215 at Village Walk Drive. It will connect the two sides of The District at Green Valley Ranch and tie into the 215 Beltway Trail, so pedestrians can cross Green Valley without dealing with the traffic below. The columns are going up now, then they’ll build the ramp walls. The actual bridge structure is scheduled to arrive in March 2027, with the bridge substantially finished around April.
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IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW (of interest to seniors)
ELKE SOMMER HAS DIED AT 85
Sommer died at home in Bel Air, in Los Angeles, on Wednesday, her stepson Sebastian Walther told the German outlet Bild. The Los Angeles Police Department told The Associated Press that it responded to the death of an 85-year-old woman on Sommer’s block Wednesday night. With big almond eyes and golden locks, often styled high in a beehive, Sommer worked with some of the biggest stars of the time, including Paul Newman in “The Prize,” Peter Sellers in the Pink Panther film “A Shot in the Dark,” James Garner and Dick Van Dyke in “The Art of Love,” Bob Hope in “Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number!” and Dean Martin and Sharon Tate in “The Wrecking Crew.”
BARBARA BARRIE DIES AT 95, "MEDICALLY ASSISTED"
Barbara Barrie, who received an Oscar nomination for her role in the 1979 coming-of-age film "Breaking Away," has died. She was 95. Barrie's "passing was medically assisted in accordance with the New York State Medical Aid in Dying law, of which she was a proponent and advocate," her agent, Gary Gersh, told USA TODAY on Oct. 28. The "Suddenly Susan" actress, who had been diagnosed with terminal cancer, died in her New York City home Oct. 28, The New York Times reported, citing her daughter, Jane Harnick. Barrie had also previously disclosed a diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic, incurable lung disease, Playbill reported in September 2014.
ACTOR PATRICK STEWART DEAD AT 86
Beloved actor Patrick Stewart has died following a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, his official social media pages announced. He was 86. “We announce with great sorrow the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart yesterday at his home in Los Angeles, in the loving care of his beloved wife Sunny, following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia,” a statement shared on Instagram said Thursday. The 86-year-old star — whose storied career includes the iconic roles of Professor X in the “X-Men” film series and Jean-Luc Picard in the “Star Trek” franchise — had spent quality time with loved ones before his passing. “He has been held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter, and the kind of profound emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to us all,” the statement said. “We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection of his invincible grace.”
CAESAR'S ANNOUNCES NEW DEALS FOR LOCALS
Caesars Entertainment is about to make the rest of the year much easier financially for Nevada residents. From Oct. 31 through Dec. 26 and on every day of the week, residents can enjoy complimentary self-parking at any of CET’s eight resorts (The Linq Hotel, Paris Las Vegas, Caesars Palace, Flamingo, The Vanderpump Hotel, Harrah’s Las Vegas, Horseshoe Las Vegas and Planet Hollywood, which includes the parking garage for Miracle Mile Shops), 25% off food and beverages at a wide variety of its restaurants, and more.
SUSAN SAINT JAMES DIES AT 80
Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning actress who charmed television audiences for decades, died Monday, October 26, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 80. Best remembered for starring opposite Rock Hudson in the popular 1970s detective series McMillan & Wife, Saint James later teamed with Jane Curtin in the hit sitcom Kate & Allie (1984–1989). She first gained national attention in The Name of the Game, winning an Emmy in 1969. Known for her sparkling personality, natural comedic talent, and warmth, Saint James largely retired from acting in 1989 to concentrate on family life. She was married to longtime NBC executive Dick Ebersol. Her passing marks the loss of one of television's most recognizable and beloved personalities.
BEAM HIM UP, SCOTTY. CHEKOV DEAD AT 90
Walter Koenig, the actor who played Chekov on the original “Star Trek” television series, died as one of the final surviving cast members of the beloved show, his representative confirmed Monday. He was 90. Koenig died at his home in the North Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, talent agent Zachery McGinnis said in a statement. “Today we mourn the passing of Walter Koenig, whose talent, warmth, and unforgettable performances left a lasting mark on generations of fans around the world,” McGinnis said. “Walter helped inspire audiences with his optimism, humor, and adventurous spirit. Beyond Star Trek, his long and distinguished career showcased his versatility as an actor and his genuine love for his craft.” With the death of Koenig, who played trusty Enterprise navigator Pavel Chekov on the timeless science fiction show, just two surviving marquee cast members from the original series remain.
TOM SKERRITT DIES AT 93
Tom Skerritt, a prolific actor who won an Emmy playing a hardworking sheriff in “Picket Fences” and appeared in hit Hollywood movies like “Top Gun” and “Alien,” has died, his family confirmed Thursday. He was 93. Skerritt died Wednesday of natural causes, his family said in a statement. “While the world knew Tom through his remarkable acting career, we knew him for his humor, curiosity, wisdom, generosity, and the love he brought into our lives,” his family said. “He cared deeply about imagination, creativity, storytelling, service, veterans, the natural world, and helping others find and share their own voices.” Born Aug. 25, 1933, in Detroit, Skerritt landed in Hollywood after having served four years in the Air Force, intending to become a director. His breakthrough role was playing Capt. Duke Forrest in Robert Altman’s 1970 satirical war movie “M*A*S*H.” That led to starring roles in a string of successful movies, like “The Turning Point,” “Up in Smoke,” “The Dead Zone” and “Steel Magnolias.” But Skerritt was best known to moviegoers as Tom Cruise’s no-nonsense flight instructor in the 1986 blockbuster “Top Gun” and the doomed Capt. Dallas in the 1979 science fiction classic “Alien.”
MORE SS MONEY IS ON THE WAY IN 2027
76 million Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries will receive 3.6% more in 2027, the largest increase in four years. The COLA will equal an additional $75 a month for the average retired worker and an additional $59 a month for disability and survivor beneficiaries. The increase matches the fifth-largest Social Security COLA in the last 35 years, topped only by 2022 (8.7%), 5.9% (2021), 5.8% (2008) and 4.1% (2005). The change will come in January 2027 for traditional Social Security retirees, survivors and those with disability. SSI recipients will receive the increase on their Dec. 31 deposit, which will arrive a day early due to the Jan. 1, 2027, federal holiday.
FOOTBALL LEGEND, MIKE DITKA DIES
Legendary Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka, who led the team to its only Super Bowl victory in 1986, has died, his family announced. He was 86. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike Ditka,” his family announced in a statement on Friday. “While the world knew Mike as a Hall of Fame football player, legendary coach, and leader of the Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl XX championship team, we knew him as the heart of our family,” the statement said. “Mike will be missed beyond measure and remembered forever.” Tough and pugnacious, Ditka personified the hard-hitting team he led to a 46-10 thrashing of the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX and was called “Iron Mike,” both because of his gruff demeanor and that he hailed from a steel town in Pennsylvania. But Ditka, who was born Michael Dyczko, on Oct. 18, 1939, was a beloved figure in the Windy City.
EVA MARIE SAINT DIES AT 102
Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar- and Emmy-winning star best known for playing a New Jersey dockworker’s grieving sister in the Elia Kazan drama “On the Waterfront” and an elegant government agent in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller “North by Northwest,” died Tuesday. She was 102. Saint’s death was confirmed by her representative, Jeff Sanderson, who attributed it to natural causes and said she was “surrounded by family and loved ones.Saint was one of the last surviving luminaries of the Golden Age of Hollywood, revered by generations of cinephiles for the understated complexity of her most celebrated performances. In a career that started in the early 1950s and spanned more than seven decades, Saint appeared in just 20 feature films. She was a prolific television performer, collecting five Emmy nominations and winning one for the 1990 miniseries “People Like Us.”
