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Polis’ sweeping zoning reform set for tweaks as battle lines take shape

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:38 GMT

Gov. Jared Polis’ marquee zoning reform bill received its first public hearing before legislators Thursday, a 12-hour marathon meeting that featured a revolving door of experts, local government officials, housing advocates and residents jostling to change one of the most far-reaching measures being considered in the Capitol this year.Change is certain: The bill’s sponsor, Commerce City Democrat Sen. Dominick Moreno, circulated a 21-bulletpoint list of amendments before the hearing began that would tweak affordability, the bill’s impact on rural-resort towns and density requirements.Those changes, which a Senate committee will likely consider next week, may satisfy concerns of housing advocates that the bill doesn’t do enough to ensure new development is affordable. But they’re unlikely to appease local government officials, who have become the bill’s most fervent critics. SB23-213 proposes to reshape the state’s locally set zoning rules in ...

ACLU appeals ruling allowing Colorado sheriff to continue operating federal immigration program in county jail

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:38 GMT

The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado is appealing a judge’s ruling that allows the Teller County sheriff to continue operating a program under which deputies can conduct federal immigration enforcement.Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell has been operating under a 287(g) agreement, a program state and local law enforcement agencies can enter into with the federal government, which trains and allows deputies to enforce federal immigration laws.In the Teller County jail, that means the deputies who go through the program can identify inmates as immigrants who are potentially violating civil immigration law and then hold them until Immigration and Customs Enforcement picks them up for immigration detention.But the ACLU contends that this goes beyond a county sheriff’s authority and is a violation of the Colorado Constitution — because inmates are held beyond their release date without a signed judge’s order — and a 2019 state law that limits coo...

Attempted murder suspect who led police on wild chase taken into custody in West Carson

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:38 GMT

An attempted murder suspect is in custody in West Carson after leading authorities on a wild chase through Los Angeles. The chase began in the area of 99th Street and Avalon Boulevard around 12:10 p.m, according to the Los Angeles Police Department, who had no additional information about the attempted murder the suspect was wanted for. The driver was in a silver or champagne-colored four-door pickup truck that had already suffered some damage, including to its tires.After about 20 minutes, the driver entered Inglewood and drove at a slower pace through a residential area.Even after leaving the residential area, the truck continued at speeds of about 20 mph, though the vehicle had a noticeable lean toward its right side.Once the truck left Inglewood, the driver began intentionally ramming other vehicles that were in its way. When that didn't work, three people ran from the pickup.One person then hopped into another vehicle, an SUV, which police also pursued.The SUV appeared undamage...

California seeks federal help for salmon fishers facing ban

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:38 GMT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — California officials are seeking millions of dollars in federal disaster relief for the state's salmon fishing industry, they said Friday following the closure of recreational and commercial king salmon fishing seasons along much of the West Coast due to near-record low numbers of the iconic fish returning to their spawning grounds.Dealing a blow to the Pacific Northwest’s salmon fishing industry, the Pacific Fishery Management Council approved the closure Thursday for fall-run Chinook fishing from Cape Falcon in northern Oregon to the California-Mexico border. Limited recreational salmon fishing will be allowed off southern Oregon in the fall.Much of the salmon caught off Oregon originate in California’s Klamath and Sacramento rivers. After hatching in freshwater, they spend an average of three years maturing in the Pacific, where many are snagged by commercial fishermen, before migrating back to their spawning grounds, where conditions are more ideal to give birth...

At-Home COVID-19 Test Expiration Dates Extended

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:38 GMT

You may not have to throw out your expired at-home COVID-19 test as many of the dates have been moved past their printed expiration dates.The printed expiration dates were determined by a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved shelf-life of about four to six months, but further data shows that they may continue to be accurate for months longer.Among the at-home COVID-19 tests with extended shelf lives are brands such as Abbot BinaxNow, iHealth Rapid Antigen Test, CareStart by Access Bio.Multiple rounds of at-home tests were mailed out to U.S. residents for free, typically from iHealth, which are now extended to a 15-month shelf-life. Residents who have not ordered their free rounds of COVID-19 at-home tests can still do so through the United States Postal Service.The extended shelf lives vary, with some extending up to 24 months, such as the Flowflex COVID-19 Antigen home test, Celltrion DiaTrust at-home test and Siemens CLINITEST rapid test.The FDA said it will continue t...

Man Killed, Woman Injured in Wrong-Way Crash on Highway 135 [Orcutt, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:38 GMT

Man Pronounced Dead after Head-On Collision near Clark AvenueORCUTT, CA (April 7, 2023) – Monday night, a man was killed and a woman was injured in a wrong-way crash on Highway 135.First responders arrived to the scene around 6:50 p.m., near the Clark Avenue off-ramp on April 3rd.Per reports, the driver of a white Honda Accord was heading the wrong way on the northbound lanes and collided head-on with a grey Toyota Rav4.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced one man dead at the scene. Meanwhile, paramedics airlifted a female driver to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene for cleanup and preliminary duties. At this time, local authorities have not yet released the identities of the deceased victim.Once available, further details will be provided about the wrong-way crash on Highway 135.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased victim. May ...

Dr. Rupam Khanna’s Journey from a Practicing Dental Physician to an Entrepreneur and Her Passion for Integrative Medicine and Holistic Approaches to Well-Being

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:38 GMT

There are two categories of people in this world – those who dream big but don’t put up the effort to pursue them. The second consists of those with big dreams and aspirations who put in long hours of effort every day and night to make those a reality. No dream is too great for them to accomplish because they know that no matter what, hard work and good intentions will always produce positive outcomes. They are steadfast in their pursuit of success and won’t give up their goals. Dr.Rupam Khanna is on a mission to make people realize the power of self-care through her brand Merakk and online community 180 Elevate.Dr.Rupam Khanna is a practicing dental physician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. As a dentist, she has over 21 years of experience and various achievements to her good name. Besides being a faculty member at UCSF Children’s Hospital, Dr. Rupam is also an honorary host for the integrative health department. Since she has a solid academic and orthodontic b...

Mark Oale Killed in Red-Light Collision on 35th Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:38 GMT

60-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Three-Vehicle Accident near Union Hills DrivePHOENIX, AZ (April 7, 2023) – Late Saturday night, Mark Oale was killed in a red-light collision on 35th Avenue.Police responded to the scene around 11:00 p.m., near Union Hills Drive on April 1st.According to reports, the teen driver of a truck failed to yield at a red light. As a result, the teenager struck 60-year-old Oale who was heading south on 35th Avenue.Upon impact, Oale’s vehicle was pushed into another car that was stopped at the intersection. Paramedics arrived and transported Oale to a nearby hospital where he later died.In addition, the teen and the third driver sustained injuries and remained at the scene to cooperate with the investigation.Following preliminary duties, police said that both driver showed no signs of impairment. However, an active investigation is still currently underway.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepes...

Moose visits Alaska hospital building lobby for lunch

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:38 GMT

By Mark Thiessen | Associated PressANCHORAGE, Alaska — So this moose walks into a medical building…While that could be a setup to a bad joke, it actually happened in Anchorage on Thursday.A young moose trudging through the snow looking for a meal spotted green plants in the lobby of a medical building in the Providence Alaska Health Park and decided to drop in for a dose of greenery.The ingenious — or lucky — moose triggered the sensors on the automatic doors to the building that houses the hospital’s cancer center and other medical offices, said Randy Hughes, the hospital’s director of security.“We received a call from one of our tenants advising that a moose had just walked into the building,” Hughes said.Hughes believes it’s the same moose that has been hanging around campus. And even though moose are commonplace in Alaska, they made an announcement over the intercom of the moose’s presence out of safety concerns.“But it seemed like...

Former No. 1 recruit Betts leaving Stanford via transfer portal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:04:38 GMT

Lauren Betts is set to leave Stanford after just one season on The Farm.The former No. 1 recruit in the high school class of 2022 is entering the NCAA transfer portal, the Bay Area News Group confirmed Friday. Betts played in 33 games last season, all off the bench, averaging 5.9 points and 3.5 rebounds.Betts officially committed to coach Tara VanDerveer and Stanford in January 2021, turning down offers from UConn, South Carolina and other top programs as a five-star player out of Grandview High School in suburban Denver.The 6-foot-7 post player was behind two-time All-American junior Cameron Brink in the frontcourt rotation, as well as senior Fran Belibi and sophomore Kiki Iriafen. Brink will be back next season, likely putting the crunch on Betts’ minutes again, but Belibi and fellow senior Ashten Pretchel are both leaving the Cardinal this offseason.With Betts’ pending departure, Brink and Iriafen are the only experienced post players left on the 2023-24 roster at thi...