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Denver’s neediest face tougher times as emergency Aloft hotel shelter closes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:48 GMT

Unhoused Denver residents who have health problems face increasingly difficult days following the shutdown this week of one of the two hotels converted for government-backed temporary emergency protective housing during the COVID-19 pandemic.The 140-room Aloft hotel downtown has closed its doors, clerks confirmed Friday, saying this six-story building near the Convention Center now is undergoing “renovations” and won’t be re-opened until July — as a commercial hotel. Since January, city caseworkers have been tasked with helping about 124 people who were staying in Aloft find other shelters.Denver City Council members approved $13.3 million last year to fund extended use of the Aloft building for a six-month period that ended on Thursday. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 raised concerns about health risks in group shelters and city officials set up the emergency protective shelters — using federal pandemic relief funds — for residents with respiratory...

From Energy to Real Estate: Diversify Your Portfolio with These Investments

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:48 GMT

Today, the average American is living longer than ever, and many are becoming more concerned regarding financial stability and how to plan for their golden years.Many investors who want to live a comfortable retirement life and build generational wealth have realized the need to have a diversified portfolio of investments. Beyond traditional stocks and funds, there are unique opportunities to build a sustainable portfolio, which limit market volatility. Among them are energy investments, unique and viable options worth exploring.Unique Investment Strategies for DiversificationHere are some unique investment strategies for building a diversified portfolio:Investing in energyInvesting in energy is one of the best ways to diversify a portfolio. Energy is one of the main drivers of our economy and a continuously growing sector as our population increases. The energy sector provides exposure to different market drivers, investment opportunities, and trends compared to other sectors. Ener...

Grand Valley High School student barred from wearing Mexican flag sash at upcoming graduation ceremony

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:48 GMT

By RAY K. ERKU, The Post IndependentA Grand Valley High School senior could possibly be barred from walking during her graduation ceremony if she decides to wear a special sash.Related ArticlesEducation | Opinion: Faux outrage over Lauren Boebert’s school visit deserves derision Education | Gov. Jared Polis signs bills banning corporal punishment in schools, setting new rules on 48-hour jail holds Education | DPS would no longer target smallest schools when making closure plans under new board proposal Education | Colorado school finance bill boosts K-12 spending to $9 billion, steers clear of formula changes Education | Editorial: The $800k DougCo settlement is the price of school district secrecy and cover-ups Naomi Pena Villasano, 18, wants to wear a sash around her neck that represents both the Mexican and American flags. In Mexican culture, it is referred to as a “sarape.”But according to Garf...

Gun rights advocates launch legal action after Gov. Jared Polis signs 4 gun bills into law

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:48 GMT

Gov. Jared Polis signed into law Friday morning a bevy of new gun regulations that advocates hope will tamp down gun violence in the state and had opponents pledging to sue over as soon as his pen hit the paper.The new laws restrict gun purchases to people age 21 and older; create a three-day waiting period before a purchaser can take possession of the firearm; expand who can file so-called red flag laws to include medical care providers, mental health-care providers, educators, and district attorneys; and remove liability protections for gun manufacturers in lawsuits.All four bills passed with only Democratic support in the legislature, where the party holds a supermajority in the House and a near supermajority in the Senate. A fifth bill to ban so-called ghost guns — firearms that lack serial numbers, such as those sold in build-it-yourself-kits — is working its way through the legislature. Democratic leaders backed all five.Surrounded by advocates and survivors of gun...

2 men wanted in series of L.A. County ATM break ins: FBI

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:48 GMT

Two men are being sought by the FBI after allegedly breaking into at least three ATMs in Los Angeles County.Authorities released images of the men earlier this week showing an incident that occurred on Wednesday in Torrance.In that incident, the men allegedly got into a CTBC Bank ATM located at 21705 Hawthorne Blvd. around 1:45 a.m. A silver sedan was seen driving away just moments later.FBI officials said the suspects are also tied to similar heists that occurred the same morning at 56 E. Durfee Road in Arcadia and 9502 Las Tunas Drive in Temple City.Authorities did not release any additional information about the three incidents or the suspects.

California Lottery players win a total of $6 million from scratchers tickets

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:48 GMT

Two Calfornia Lottery players won a total of $6 million from scratchers games, state lottery officials announced Thursday.One player, Alec Bucur, won $5 million after purchasing a Millionaire Bucks Scratchers ticket game from a Chevron gas station in Orange County. The lucky retailer, located at 5425 Alton Parkway in Irvine, received a $25,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.Bucur took home the scratcher game’s top prize after coming up with a plan to win big the next time he played the lottery. Two California lottery players win a total of $10 million from scratchers tickets “I wanted to know how much the last winning ticket sold was worth and what number it was in the stack of Scratchers,” Bucur told lottery officials. “I found out someone won five hundred bucks in the stack, and it was ticket number five.”Alec Bucur won $5 million from the Millionaire Bucks Scratchers ticket game. (California Lottery) After the conversation, the newly minted millionaire decided to only buy...

At least one hospitalized after fight breaks out at Valencia High School 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:48 GMT

A fight at Valencia High School sent one individual to the hospital and brought a large police presence to the campus on Friday morning. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department at the Santa Clarita Station responded to the school around 10:30 a.m. for a call regarding a fight between students. Authorities broke up the fight shortly after arriving at the high school and transported one person to the hospital in an unknown condition.  Parents upset over fights breaking out at Riverside schools No other injuries have been reported.The cause of the fight is under investigation. 

2 Hospitalized after Head-On Collision on Blue Ravine Road [Folsom, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:48 GMT

Two Injured in Head-On Accident near Riley StreetFOLSOM, CA (April 28, 2023) – Early Thursday night, two victims were hospitalized after a head-on collision on Blue Ravine Road.Police responded to the scene just after 5:00 p.m., near Riley Street on April 13th after receiving multiple dispatch calls in the area.For reasons under investigation, two vehicles collided head-on in the area. Medical personnel arrived and transported two individuals to a nearby hospital for further treatment.Emergency crews blocked Blue Ravine Road between Crossing Way and Riley Street during the length of the investigation.At this time, the cause of the crash is still under active investigation. Those with further information regarding the accident are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as possible.Accidents are unpredictable and happen when we least expect them. After a car accident, your main focus should be on your health. If you are pursuing a personal injury claim and dealing with ...

More land sliding in Southern California; residents evacuated, trains halted

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:48 GMT

More soil slid down a slope beneath San Clemente’s historic Casa Romantica overnight, prompting officials to red tag and evacuate condominiums in a building located below and slightly north of the landmark. Train service remains halted through San Clemente.On Friday morning, Mayor Chris Duncan said he was meeting with Kiel Koger, the city’s Public Works director, to see what the immediate concerns there are.An already weakened pation at the back of the 2.5-acre Casa Romantica estate slipped another 8-10 feet Thursday afternoon while a geologic firm was drilling to get boring samples to study the extent of a growing landslide. (Photo courtesy of Steve Knoblock)An already weakened pation at the back of the 2.5-acre Casa Romantica estate slipped another 8-10 feet Thursday afternoon while a geologic firm was drilling to get boring samples to study the extent of a growing landslide. (Photo courtesy of Steve Knoblock)An already weakened pation at the back of the 2.5-acre Casa Romantica es...

Judge rules against Google, allows government’s antitrust case to proceed

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:48 GMT

By MATTHEW BARAKAT | Associated PressALEXANDRIA, Va. — A federal judge on Friday rejected a motion from Google to toss out the government’s antitrust case against it.U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled the lawsuit alleging Google wields monopolistic power in the world of online advertising can proceed in its entirety.Her ruling is the second setback for Google at the federal court in Alexandria. Google had earlier tried to get the case consolidated with a similar lawsuit that’s been ongoing for several years in New York. But Brinkema ruled last month that the case can proceed in the Alexandria courthouse, which is known as the “Rocket Docket” for its reputation of adjudicating disputes swiftly.The lawsuit alleges that Google holds a virtual monopoly in online advertising that works to the detriment of consumers. The complaint alleged that Google “corrupted legitimate competition in the ad tech industry by engaging in a systematic campaign to seize control of the wide swath of ...