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Ring in 2024 in metro Denver with a free ride home on New Year’s Eve

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

People in metro Denver out celebrating New Year’s Eve will find increased patrols, detours and delays downtown — and options other than getting behind the wheel to get home.Public transportationRegional Transportation District officials said they’ll waive fares for all buses, trains, and the FlexRide and Access-a-Ride services starting at 7 p.m. Sunday and continuing through 7 a.m. New Year’s Day.More than 2 million people since 2008 have taken advantage of RTD’s New Year’s Eve free rides, offered in partnership with the brewing company Molson Coors, which provides $50,000 to help cover the costs.“We want to encourage people to celebrate responsibly — by not driving, by taking transit,” RTD spokeswoman Marta Sipeki said.Rideshare reimbursementColorado residents 21 and older with valid IDs also can receive reimbursement of up to $35 for a one-way ride home using Uber or Lyft rideshare services or cabs under a safety program sponsored by the W...

Man who died following attack in home near Longmont identified

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

The Boulder County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who died Christmas Eve after he was attacked on Dec. 19 in his home near Longmont.Steven Craig, 60, died Sunday after sustaining life-threatening blunt-force injuries on Dec. 19. Following the attack, Michael Lucky, who had ongoing cases in which Craig’s daughter was the victim, surrendered at the Boulder County Jail.The coroner’s office said the cause and manner of death are pending further investigation.Michael Joseph Lucky (Boulder County Sheriff’s Office)Lucky, 32, was charged with attempted first-degree murder – after deliberation, first-degree assault with a deadly weapon, first-degree burglary – menacing/assault, two counts of stalking and three counts of violating a protection order. He was also charged with four sentence enhancers.However, following Craig’s death, the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office said it is working with the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office to ame...

Dodgers officially introduce Yoshinobu Yamamoto  

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

The newest member of the Los Angeles Dodgers was officially introduced to the team on Wednesday afternoon. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the highly touted right-handed pitcher from Japan, agreed to a 12-year, $325 million contract on Dec. 21, just days after the Dodgers broke the bank for fellow Japanese ace Shohei Ohtani. The Dodgers made the signing official in a statement on Wednesday afternoon before formally introducing him at a press conference later in the day. Shohei Ohtani gifts teammate’s wife a new Porsche The 25-year-old's lucrative deal ranks as the most guaranteed money for a pitcher in MLB history, according to ESPN. The Dodgers officially welcome Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Dec. 27, 2023. (KTLA) "I am beyond ecstatic to become a member of this historic franchise," Yamamoto said at Wednesday's press conference. "And I cannot express how much it means to me to be able to call Los Angeles my new home."Making his debut in the Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball Orga...

Rider Dies in Motorcycle Accident on H Street [Chula Vista, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Collision near Hilltop StreetCHULA VISTA, CA (December 27, 2023) Monday night, one rider died in a motorcycle accident on H Street, reports say.The deadly incident happened around 8:31 p.m. on H Street between Hilltop Street and First Avenue.Responding officers determined that a motorcycle and three other vehicles collided at the scene. However, the third vehicle involved – identified to be a white SUV – did not pull over.Unfortunately, paramedics declared the motorcyclist dead, despite their life-saving efforts. At this time, the identity of the deceased rider remains undisclosed to the public, pending notification from the next of kin.No further details regarding the H Street multi-vehicle crash have been released to the public.Those who witnessed the collision are asked to contact the Chula Vista Police Department at (619) 476-5303.Sweet James sends out their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the victim. May the loving...

Sergeant Stephen Gibson Dies in Speeding Collision on State Highway 144 [Somervell County, TX]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

53-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck in Auto Accident near Glen RoseSOMERVELL COUNTY, TX (December 27, 2023) – Sergeant Stephen Gibson died Wednesday morning in a speeding collision on northbound State Highway 144.Police arrived at the site around 6:45 a.m. on December 13th, near Glen Rose.According to reports, a 16-year-old male teen was driving a Ford F-150 pickup truck when he lost control and swerved into the northbound lanes. The Ford then collided head-on with a police vehicle driven by 53-year-old Gibson.It was reported that Gibson, a 25-year-old sergeant, was traveling north, while the Ford was speeding southward. Sergeant Gibson was on duty at the time of the accident.Furthermore, investigators mentioned that the road was slippery due to rain. The teenage driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with authorities. As of now, it remains uncertain whether charges will be filed against the young driver.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate mo...

Make It A Fluid New Year – Cocktail Recipes to Kick Off 2024

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

It’s been a year of ups and downs: labor crises, atmospheric rivers, Barbenheimer and Birria Ramen. There have been winners and losers, and it’s that time of year to regroup, reflect and recharge for the New Year. Here are 10 cocktail recipes to ring in 2024 as you watch the ball drop and think of good things to come.‘Tis the Tea-sonTis the Tea-sonRecipe courtesy of Pamela Wiznitzer for Ketel One VodkaIngredientsFor eight servings:12 oz Ketel One vodka24 oz Earl Grey tea 4 oz fresh squeezed orange juice2 oz lemon juice8 oz dark brown sugar syrup*Garnish: lemon wheels and orange peelsMethodHeat up and prepare the tea first. For every 12 oz of water, use two Earl Grey tea bags. Create the tea and allow the tea bags to over-steep for about 10 minutes.In a pot, add all of the ingredients (including the nutmeg) and allow it to sit on low for 5-10 minutes until hot. Serve in a mug and place the lemon wheel and orange peel into the glass for garnish. PRO TIP: If making this hot punch for a...

Letters: Green resolution | Trash solution | Ensure safety | Protect Gazans | Wishful thinking

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.This year, resolve tohelp the environmentRe: “Saving environment is intent of new app” (Page E1, Dec 17).Thank you for reporting on Sanchali Pal’s app which helps people make sustainable choices in their daily lives. Individual action is laudable. Collective action offers an avenue for greater impact in combating catastrophic climate change.Many good organizations make coordinated action not just possible, but easy. There’s 350.org, Acterra, Mothers Out Front, Sierra Club and many more.My favorite for advancing climate-smart legislation is the nonpartisan, nonprofit Citizens’ Climate Lobby. Working strategically in our local CCL chapter — with progressives and conservatives, young and old — gives me hope for a better climate future.Let’s all resolve to do better, do more, and join with others in 2024.Anna KosterSan JoseReusing gift wrapsolves trash problemRe: “Christmas gifts turbocharge our trash ...

Prep roundup: Blair’s triple-double at prestigious tournament helps De La Salle stay perfect

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

No. 1 De La Salle 72, Campbell Hall 62Alec Blair had perhaps the best game of his three-year high school career in De La Salle’s opening-round victory at the Classic at Damien. The 6-foot-7 four-star prospect had a triple-double with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists as the Spartans improved to 11-0. Of course, high assist totals are only possible if teammates are making shots. Braddock Kjellsvig, a transfer from Christopher, scored 18 points for the Spartans. Meanwhile, Arshawn Salkhi also poured in 18 points.De La Salle took control in the third quarter, when it stretched a 30-26 lead to 56-39. No. 2 Salesian 70, Windward-Los Angeles 66Salesian stayed calm down the stretch to finish off the come-from-behind victory against Windward at the Classic at Damien tournament. After trailing 23-14 at the end of the first quarter, Salesian cut the deficit to 30-29 at halftime. With around 10 seconds left in the game, Salesian had the ball with the score tied at 64. Calm and collected po...

Former Oakland fire chief resigns from top San Rafael job

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

San Rafael’s fire chief has stepped down, the city said.Darin White was Oakland’s top fire official when he took over for former San Rafael fire chief Chris Gray, who retired in 2019. Abraham Roman, a deputy chief in charge of operations, has been named acting chief, according to the city.White said he stepped down to “pursue new ways to make communities safer,” according to a city newsletter sent Friday. He did not respond to a request for comment.“We will miss him for sure, and we appreciate his tenure that he had here,” Roman said Tuesday.John Bagala, the president of Marin Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 1775, said he and White worked together on the issue of firefighter occupational cancer. In January, the city and the union honored retired San Rafael fire battalion chief Paul Crimmins, whose death at 61 was attributed to occupational cancer, he noted.“We definitely wish Chief White the best of luck in his future endeavors,” Bagala said.White’s resignation is effective Mar...

Russell Hamler, thought to be last of Merrill’s Marauders, dies at 99

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:42:52 GMT

Associated PressHARRISBURG, Pa. — The reputed last member of the famed American jungle fighting unit in World War II nicknamed the Merrill’s Marauders has died.Russell Hamler, 99, died on Tuesday, his son Jeffrey said. He did not give a cause of death.Hamler was the last living Marauder, according to a biography published by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in January.Hamler had been living in the Pittsburgh area, where he was born in 1924, and enlisted in the Army at 18, according to the department’s biography.In 2022, the Marauders received the Congressional Gold Medal, Congress’ highest honor. The Marauders inspired a 1962 movie called “Merrill’s Marauders,” and dozens of Marauders were awarded individual decorations after the war, from the Distinguished Service Cross to the Silver Star. The Army also awarded the Bronze Star to every soldier in the unit.The soldiers spent months behind enemy lines, marching hundreds of miles through the ...