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Gov. Jared Polis orders plan to keep Colorado’s national parks open in a federal shutdown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:40 GMT

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issued an executive order Thursday directing state officials to prepare a plan to keep the state’s four national parks open through a potential government shutdown, days before their potential closure.With Republican infighting so far thwarting any congressional budget deal, the federally managed parks in Colorado — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, the Great Sand Dunes, Mesa Verde and Rocky Mountain National Park — will close just after midnight on Sunday, Polis wrote. That could happen on a particularly busy weekend for Rocky Mountain during leaf-peeping season.Polis’ order directs the state’s Department of Natural Resources and Colorado Parks and Wildlife to develop a plan and identify potential funding needs to keep the parks open through a federal shutdown.State officials here and elsewhere have worked to keep parks open through shutdowns before. In 2013, the National Park Service reached a deal with Colorado off...

USC star Brenden Rice making return to Folsom Field to face CU Buffs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:40 GMT

In a 2021 season that was dismal for the Colorado Buffaloes, and particularly on offense, Brenden Rice was one of the few bright spots.Nobody on that CU team put up impressive numbers on offense, but Rice was, without question, the most explosive player and someone Buff fans were excited about.Then, he left.Rice’s decision to leave CU and transfer to USC in December of 2021 wasn’t surprising, but it was painful for Buff fans.On Saturday, Rice will make his return to Boulder, as the No. 8 Trojans (4-0, 2-0 Pac-12) face Colorado (3-1, 0-1) at Folsom Field (10 a.m., Fox).“Very familiar (territory) and I can’t wait to get back to Folsom,” Rice told USC reporters this week. “Colorado is my first love, so just seeing how coach (Deion) Sanders has transformed Colorado, it makes me happy. But at the same time, going back, that nostalgia, it’s a rival to me now and I can’t wait to tear up Folsom.”In the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Rice, the son of NFL Hall of Fame receiver Jerry Rice, fl...

Arrest made in brutal beating of teen at L.A. McDonald's

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:40 GMT

Los Angeles Police announced an arrest Thursday in connection with the beating of a 13-year-old girl at a McDonald’s restaurant.The suspect, Ariana Lauifi, faces charges of felony child abuse. Investigators said tips from the public helped them track down and identify her as the suspect.The assault happened on Sept. 6 at a McDonald's on Lomita Boulevard in Harbor City.Video of the violent confrontation showed Kassidy Jones, 13, being punched, kicked, and knocked to the ground by the older female. Kassidy says she and her friends were on their way home from school when they stopped inside the McDonald's to use the restroom."They got some food and I was going to the bathroom,” Kassidy told KTLA.But when she came out of the restroom, she claims a woman she had never seen before suddenly lunged at her and began beating her. Video of 13-year-old Kassidy Jones getting beaten by an unknown woman inside a Harbor City McDonald's on Sept. 6, 2023. (Angelina Gray)Video of 13-year-old Kass...

The Remarkable Investment Potential of Manufactured Housing Communities (MHCs)

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:40 GMT

Discovering Wealth and Stability in MHC InvestmentsIn the ever-evolving landscape of real estate investments, one asset class stands out for its unique combination of stability and income potential: Manufactured Housing Communities (MHCs). In this article, we’ll delve into why MHCs have become a favored choice for investors seeking long-term financial growth. Additionally, we’ll briefly touch on how Haven Capital Ventures is harnessing the power of MHC investments like no other, offering a prime opportunity for those who recognize the potential.MHC Investments: A Hidden GemManufactured Housing Communities, often known as mobile home parks, are gaining traction among astute investors for several compelling reasons:1. Stability Amidst UncertaintyMHCs offer unparalleled stability in an unpredictable economic environment. The consistent demand for affordable housing means that these communities often thrive regardless of broader economic trends. This inherent resilience make...

Virgilio Sibayan Dead, Four Injured in Car Collision on Interstate 35 [Lorena, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:40 GMT

Fatal Crash Around Mile Marker 325 Wounded Four People and Killed One 65-Year-Old ManLORENA, TX (September 28, 2023) – Saturday night, a fatal collision on Interstate 35 left four people injured and claimed the life of Virgilio Sibayan.Per initial reports, the accident happened around 6:30 p.m. on September 9th, on IH-35 northbound near mile marker 325.According to DPS, while GMC Yukon was traveling, the driver experienced a medical emergency and lost control of the car, which caused it to veer off the road and onto a service road where it collided with a Chevrolet Silverado before flipping over.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced Sibayan dead at the scene.Meanwhile, the driver and three other occupants of the GMC Yukon only sustained moderate injuries.Authorities determined that seatbelts were not worn, which caused passengers to be thrown.An active investigation is still currently underway.Sweet James sends out their warm and sincerest sympathies go ou...

One Sustained Injuries after Car vs Pedestrian Collision on 50th Street [Lubbock, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:40 GMT

Car Struck an Unidentified Individual Resulting in Injuries at 50th StreetLUBBOCK, TX (September 28, 2023) – A car vs pedestrian collision on 50th Street hospitalized one person.Around 8 a.m. on Tuesday morning, authorities received reports of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian in the 500 block of 50th Street.According to the authorities, they discovered the injured person on the roadway. Additionally, no details were released about the driver or the make of the vehicle.The pedestrian was hospitalized with serious injuries and their current condition is unknown.Moreover, both directions of the roadway were temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.The circumstances that led to the crash, the identities of the people involved, and the description of the vehicles were not yet available.Thinking, reasoning, and muscle coordination are essential in operating a vehicle safely. However, alcohol and certain medications or illegal drugs impair these functions w...

Oakland police arrest Colorado man in 2021 shootout that injured three

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:40 GMT

OAKLAND — Nearly two years after three people were injured in a shootout outside a popular lounge here, one of the injured men has been charged with attempted murder, court records show.Akil Joseph, 37, of Aurora, Colorado, was charged with attempted murder and illegal gun possession in connection with the Oct. 2, 2021 shooting, court records show. Police allege that Joseph shot a man in the chest before he was wounded by another gunman during the ensuing shootout.In fact, it was blood left at the scene of the crime that did Joseph in, authorities say. In late 2022, a lab analyst matched the DNA to an offender profile in Colorado, where Joseph has a 2009 gun possession conviction.Joseph was arrested in late August and entered a not guilty plea on Sept. 1, court records show. He remains jailed without bail and is next due in court in mid-October.The shootout occurred outside of a cocktail lounge on Broadway at 25th Street in Oakland. It started when an unidentified suspect pull...

Medina finishes strong, Noda homers in A’s 2-1 win over Twins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:40 GMT

Rookie Luis Medina snapped out of a slump Thursday and looked more like the starting pitcher the Oakland A’s envisioned when they acquired him from the New York Yankees a little over a year ago.In perhaps the 24-year-old’s best start this season, Medina retired 15 of his first 19 batters and held the AL Central Division-champion Minnesota Twins to just one run in six innings in Oakland’s 2-1 victory.Fellow A’s rookie Ryan Noda provided the difference in the game, hitting a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning.In his three previous September starts, Medina had given up 16 runs in 17 innings. But he ended his first season in the majors by getting out of a bases-loaded, no-outs jam in the sixth. Medina had issued a walk, allowed a single to ex-Giant Donovan Solano and hit a batter. But a double play followed by a groundout got the right-hander out of the inning.Medina gave up just three singles while equaling his season-high by working six innings.“I think it was one of his best (...

Teen arrested in England for cutting down famous tree

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:40 GMT

Associated PressLONDON — A 16-year-old boy was arrested Thursday in northern England in connection with what authorities described as the “deliberate” felling of a famous tree that had stood for nearly 200 years next to the Roman landmark Hadrian’s Wall.Thousands of visitors each year walk along Hadrian’s Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that guarded the Roman Empire’s northwestern frontier. Many have paused to admire and photograph the tree at Sycamore Gap, a beloved icon of the landscape that was made famous when it appeared in Kevin Costner’s 1991 film “Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves.”Photographs from the scene on early Thursday showed that the tree was cut down near the base of its trunk, with the rest of it lying on its side.Northumbria Police said the teen was arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage. He was in police custody and assisting officers with their inquiries, the force said.“The tree is a world-renowned ...

The top 10 most expensive home sales in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, reported the week of Sep. 11

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:40 GMT

A house in Danville that sold for $4.4 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton in the past week.In total, 35 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2.2 million. The average price per square foot was $803.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Sep. 11 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $2.4 million, single-family residence in the first block of Adair CourtThe sale of the single family residence in the first block of Adair Court in Danville has been finalized. The price was $2,380,000, and the new owners took over the house in September. The house was built in 1971 and has a living area of 2,054 square feet. The price per square foot was $1,159. The house features three bedrooms and two bathrooms.Adair Court9. $2.5 million, single-family house in the 1400 block of C...