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Opinion: Denver’s crime is rampant. These three city council candidates don’t support the police

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:20 GMT

Crime has hurt our community and our national reputation. And Denver voters should know before election day that two of the candidates for City Council have supported defunding or even abolishing the police, while a third candidate effectively tried to do the same with RTD’s police.Three years ago, Denver was ranked number two in the US News and World Report’s annual “Best Places to Live” survey.  In its most recent survey released this past week, Denver fell from 55th to 99th among 150 cities.An obvious factor in Denver’s precipitous fall from the top: crime rates. Denver is listed as the 15th most dangerous place to live in its survey. Let that sink in.Denver is ranked third in motor vehicle theft crime rates and sixth in property crime rates. Current data from the Denver Police Department’s website shows that over a 3-year average, violent crime is up almost 15%, with murders up by 11.5%. We also know that fentanyl cases filed by the Denver District Attorney have doubled ev...

Broncos running back Javonte Williams participates in OTAs

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:20 GMT

A surprise from the first open day of Broncos OTAs on Thursday: No. 33 in attendance and participating.Javonte Williams, who suffered a major knee injury less than eight months ago, was in attendance and did some walk-through level work over the course of Thursday’s practice.Williams was originally injured against Las Vegas on Oct. 2 and suffered a torn ACL plus additional knee damage. His status for the beginning of the season was thought to be in question, though head coach Sean Payton said more recently that he and the medical and training staffs thought Williams had a chance to be cleared by the start of training camp.This story will be updated. Related ArticlesDenver Broncos | Keeler: Brandon McManus’ McMoney better spent by Broncos, Sean Payton elsewhere Denver Broncos | Broncos podcast: Previewing OTAs, what to watch for from Sean Payton, Russell Wilson and more Denver Broncos | RB Jaleel McLaughlin and four other Broncos...

California lottery player strikes it rich for 2nd time

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:20 GMT

Some people have all the luck, don't they?A California Lottery player is one of the state's newest millionaires after she won $2 million from a scratcher ticket she purchased from a Compton doughnut shop.Ruby Evans purchased an Instate Prize Crossword scratcher from Sweet Time Donuts in Compton. She scratched the ticket in her car and was shocked to see she had won $2,000.She told the California Lottery that she was so excited that she immediately went back into the doughnut shop to get a claim form. But when the employee scanned her ticket, she was shocked to see that she hadn't won $2,000 — she had won $2,000,000. Can you remain anonymous when claiming lottery winnings? Evans thought she was in for a nice chunk of change, but she ended up winning the game's top prize and a life-changing payday. “I’ll tell you what, this is a big blessing. It’s given me a chance to pay off my bills, my mortgage, and help my daughters,” Evans told the California Lottery. Oddly enough, this isn't ...

3 cougar kittens born in Simi Hills: NPS

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:20 GMT

A mountain lion has given birth to three female kittens in the Simi Hills, the National Park Service announced.The mother, P-77, birthed P-113, P-114 and P-115 in the past few weeks.When NPS biologists found the kittens, they were 24 days old and nestled in a patch of poison oak between boulders in the hills, which are between the Santa Monica and Santa Susana mountains.Scientists inspected and measured each kitten, as well as tagging them for future tracking.The mother, who was tagged in the Simi Hills 2019, is believed to be 5 or 6 years old, and as an adult, she's settled in a patch between the 101 and 118 freeways, according to the NPS. Mountain lion struck and killed by vehicle in Simi Valley “It will be interesting to learn how these kittens will use the landscape once they get older and disperse, particularly if they decide to stay in the Simi Hills or cross freeways to enter larger natural areas,” said Jeff Sikich, the lead field biologist of the NPS mountain lion study. “...

First fully themed Pixar hotel in U.S. to open at Disneyland Resort later this year

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:20 GMT

Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel is currently transforming into the Pixar Place Hotel, the first fully Pixar-themed hotel in the United States, Disneyland officials announced Thursday.The hotel, located at the Disneyland Resort, is expected to open this winter. Officials shared new details about the amenities, hotel-exclusive water play area and restaurant coming to the re-imagined hotel. Disneyland pitches theme park expansion plans to Anaheim neighbors The hotel will still be open during its transformation and guests can still enjoy hotel benefits such as early park entry, according to the Disney Parks blog.Beginning this summer, overnight guests will have access to the new “Finding Nemo” inspired water play area. The area will include a 186 feet long waterslide, a splash pad and more.In summer 2023, a "Finding Nemo"-themed splash pad will be a part of the new Pixar Place Hotel when Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel is reimagined at the Disneyland Resort. The hotel will weave the artistr...

Militia leader gets longest sentence yet for Jan. 6 insurrection

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:20 GMT

The leader of the Oath Keepers militia was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, according to multiple reports.Stewart Rhodes, 58, was convicted in November on seditious conspiracy charges, and his sentence was the first "to be increased for fitting the legal definition of terrorism," the New York Times reports. In the past 20 years, only five people have been convicted of seditious conspiracy, and all were working on behalf of Islamic terrorist groups, the Washington Post reports. “You sir, present an ongoing threat and a peril to this country, to the republic and the very fabric of our democracy,” Judge Amit P. Mehta told Rhodes, according to Post. “The moment you are released you will be prepared to take up arms against your government.”Rhodes reportedly showed no contrition at his sentencing, instead referring to himself as a "political prisoner," according to the Associated Press."Like President Trump my only...

Man found shot to death on Garden Grove sidewalk

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:20 GMT

An unidentified man was shot to death on a sidewalk in Garden Grove early Thursday morning.The man, believed to be between 25 and 35 years old, was found when Garden Grove Police Officers responded to reports of a person lying on a sidewalk in the 12300 block of Trask Avenue at about 3:45 a.m., police said in a news release. When they arrived, police found that he'd been shot, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.No information about the shooter has been made public, and the investigation is ongoing.Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Rogers at 714-741-5413 or Garden Grove Police Dispatch at 714-741-5704.

Big rig bursts into flames in Riverside County

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:20 GMT

A tractor-trailer caught fire in Moreno Valley late Wednesday night, causing a major traffic backup on the 60 Freeway.The incident happened around 10:25 p.m. in the eastbound lanes, according to a photojournalist with OnScene.TV.When fire crews arrived, they found the semi on the right side of the freeway with its cab fully engulfed in flames. A tractor-trailer burst flames in Moreno Valley late Wednesday night, causing a major traffic backup on the 60 Freeway. May 24, 2023. (OnScene.TV)Backups on the 60 Freeway extended throughout Moreno Valley.It took fire crews roughly 20 minutes to extinguish the fire, officials told OnScene.TV.No one was hurt. The cause of the fire was not immediately known.

Metrolink again offering $15 Summer Day Pass

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:20 GMT

Southern California's commuter rail service is offering a scorching deal to get travelers on the trains this summer.Metrolink, which offers train service between Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, San Bernardino and Ventura counties, is bringing back its popular $15 Summer Day Pass. The pass allows for unlimited weekday train rides on the day of purchase. The pass is available for purchase from June through August.The Summer Day Pass was first introduced last year and Metrolink said it was a big hit with riders.“Thanks to the positive customer response to the $15 Summer Day Pass last year, we are pleased to offer it again this summer," Metrolink CEO Darren Kettle said. "The $15 Summer Day Pass is an affordable ticket option for customers to enjoy weekday summer adventures to the beach, mountains, and entertainment venues across Southern California.”The Summer Day Pass goes on sale May 30 and can be purchased through the Metrolink Mobile app, as well as through Metrolink ticket machines...

Clippers GM hired to lead Washington Wizards

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:20 GMT

Los Angeles Clippers General Manager Michael Winger is headed to the East Coast after he agreed to a deal to become the chief decision maker of the Washington Wizards.Winger served as Clippers GM for six years after joining the franchise in 2017 and worked under President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank. He'll be moving to Washington for a promotion, accepting the team's offer to become its equivalent of Frank's title.Frank released a statement to the media on Thursday, in which he described Winger's new role as a tremendous opportunity, adding that his former employee "could not be more deserving.""From the day Michael walked into our facility in 2017, he touched every corner of the organization, helping lay the groundwork for our present and future," Frank said. "Michael is one of the NBA's brightest team-builders, a strategic and creative thinker who is always a step ahead."Winger will report to Ted Leonsis, Founder and CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainme...