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Wrong-way driver killed in four-vehicle crash on E-470 in Thornton they caused

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:45:37 GMT

An elderly wrong-way driver who caused a four-vehicle crash that closed E-470 for several hours Wednesday evening was the person who was killed in the wreck. Three other people involved were taken to hospitals with moderate to serious injuries.The wrong-way driver of a Dodge Caravan was identified on Thursday morning as an 86-year-old man from Loveland, who didn’t use his seatbelt and died at the scene, according to Colorado State Patrol Master Trooper Gary Cutler.Factors, such as speed, drugs or alcohol use, could not be attributed to causing the crash.“At this point, the vehicle was just driving northbound in the southbound lanes, and ended up hitting the vehicles there,” Cutler said in an interview.Out of the three other vehicles involved in the accident, the 73-year-old female driver of a Chevrolet Volt sustained serious injuries, while her 72-year-old male passenger suffered moderate injuries. Both of the Aurora residents used seatbelts, and were taken to the ...

Read Lauren Boebert’s full statement on decision to change districts

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:45:37 GMT

COLORADO — Congresswoman Lauren Boebert announced Wednesday she will seek the 2024 Republican nomination to represent Colorado’s 4th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives.Congresswoman Boebert released a video on Facebook addressing her decision and issued the following statement:“My mission has always been and will always be to defend our freedoms and defeat the Democrat socialists and communists so we can take our country back, but that mission does not take place in a vacuum either personally or professionally.“Personally, this announcement is a fresh start following a difficult year for me and my family. I cannot put into words how grateful I am for everyone who has steadfastly stood alongside me in the 3rd District and across America. The relationships we have cultivated over the past few years are deeply cherished and unbreakable.“I did not arrive at this decision easily. A lot of prayer, a lot of tough conversations, and ...

Tagging suspect in custody after trying to flee from police

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:45:37 GMT

Police in Upland say they caught a tagging suspect in the act and took him into custody Wednesday night. Officers were in the area of West Foothill Boulevard and North San Antonio Avenue when they saw a male tagging property, the Upland Police Department posted around 11 p.m. on X, formerly Twitter.The unidentified suspect fled when officers tried to contact him but he was caught after a foot pursuit, police said. Home-invasion suspects yell ‘LAPD’ before breaking into Lake Balboa home "It was learned the suspect spray-painted on several walls & fences," the post read.Images of the suspect's arrest and the vandalism he's accused of causing were uploaded with the post. Police arrested a suspected tagger in Upland on Dec. 27, 2023. (Upland Police Department)Police arrested a suspected tagger in Upland on Dec. 27, 2023. (Upland Police Department)Police arrested a suspected tagger in Upland on Dec. 27, 2023. (Upland Police Department)Police arrested a suspected tagger in Upland o...

Anton Cooley Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Crash on Bowen Avenue [Modesto, CA]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:45:37 GMT

44-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near College AvenueMODESTO, CA (December 28, 2023) – Anton Cooley died Friday night in a pedestrian crash on Bowen and College Avenue.Law enforcement officers arrived at the location at approximately 5:30 p.m. As per reports, the operator of a 2005 Honda Civic was unable to avoid colliding with a pedestrian who was crossing College Avenue. Emergency medical personnel promptly transported the male victim to a nearby hospital for further medical attention.Due to the severe nature of the injuries sustained, the Traffic Safety Unit of the department later confirmed the pedestrian’s demise. The deceased individual was identified as 44-year-old Anton Cooley.Authorities stated that the female driver of the Honda remained at the scene and fully cooperated with the ongoing investigation.Individuals possessing additional information regarding the incident on Bowen Avenue are urged to reach out to Officer Justin Beverson at...

Kliavkoff on the clock: With the lawsuit settled, Pac-12 schools can determine whether (or when) to fire the commissioner

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:45:37 GMT

It has been one week since the Pac-12 schools announced an end to their legal dispute, and George Kliavkoff remains employed as commissioner.He made it through Christmas. Will he survive the New Year?Kliavkoff has been “on the clock” since the 10 departing schools agreed to a settlement with the two remaining schools, according to a source.The outbound universities have little need for him.The remaining universities have no regard for him.He has been a zombie commissioner since early August, when he failed to secure a media rights deal and the conference collapsed.Kliavkoff remained in place through the fall as the schools engaged in a legal fight to determine responsibility for a litany of financial liabilities facing the conference.One of those liabilities: Kliavkoff’s contract.The specifics remain hidden from public view, but we can guess with reasonable accuracy. Kliavkoff is two-and-a-half years into his tenure and, based on the Pac-12’s most recent tax ...

Areas of Santa Cruz County coastline experiencing flooding, evacuation warning

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:45:37 GMT

(KRON) -- Coastal areas near Aptos in Santa Cruz County are experiencing flooding Thursday morning as a high surf warning and high tides impact Central and Northern California. An evacuation warning was issued near Seacliff State Beach, according to Santa Cruz County officials.The evacuation warning was issued for zone CTL-E048, which is near Seacliff State Beach in Aptos. “Be prepared to leave should an evacuation order be issued,” Santa Cruz County said. County officials urge residents to know their zone through the Zonehaven website. ‘The ocean is not your friend’: NWS warns of dangerous high surf Thursday Rio Del Mar Esplanade is flooded at the coast, the California Highway Patrol Santa Cruz division said in a tweet. “Please avoid the area and do not attempt to drive across flooded areas,” CHP said. Authorities advise motorists to drive with caution and not to go around road closures that are in effect.The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood warning for Central and...

New BART fare gates open at West Oakland Station

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:45:37 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- New BART fare gates are now open at the West Oakland Station, the transit agency announced Thursday. All riders at the station must now pass through the gates as BART tests three different door materials.The new BART fare gates are designed to help deter fare evasion, improve reliability and improve access for riders with wheelchairs, bicycles and strollers, BART said. The gates feature taller swing barriers that make it more difficult for fare evaders to vault over or climb under them. Chick-fil-A to open another East Bay location New mechanical door locks to prevent people from pushing the doors open with force have not yet been installed, BART said. BART said it is aggressively planning to replace fare gates at all 50 BART stations by the end of 2025.Following the implementation of the gates at West Oakland, BART plans to finalize the design and select the next eight stations to get the new gates.

Public warned of possible Stinson Beach flooding

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:45:37 GMT

(BCN) -- Marin County residents were warned Thursday of a possible flooding at Stinson Beach after forecasters said there will be severe weather conditions in North Bay areas.The Marin County Sheriff's Office advised community members to stay alert as high surf and storm surges might flood and damage structures at Stinson Beach. ‘The ocean is not your friend’: NWS warns of dangerous high surf Thursday Residents were urged not to wade or drive through flooded areas.The National Weather Service earlier issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for the Coastal North Bay through 3 a.m. Friday.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Surfer in distress at Linda Mar Beach located safe

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:45:37 GMT

(BCN) -- A surfer who was reported to possibly be in distress at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica Thursday morning was located and successfully made their way to shore, the North County Fire Authority said. The surfer was located with the help of the United States Coast Guard.Earlier, crews responded to a report of a possible surfer in distress. The fire authority wrote on social media shortly before 8:40 a.m. about the emergency response, which is also involving the U.S. Coast Guard. Areas of Santa Cruz County coastline experiencing flooding, evacuation warning People are advised to avoid the area and to be aware of dangerous surf conditions. The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for the Central and Northern California coastline that is in effect until 3 a.m. Friday.Bay City News contributed to this report.

I Contributed $150 in 2023 to Kill Palestinians

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:45:37 GMT

Parents with their children holding a sign reading “Our tax dollars are killing kids like me” during a protest in Arlington, Va., on Dec. 9, 2023.Photo: Probal Rashid/LightRocket via Getty ImagesAs 2023 ends, I’ve been asking myself: How much money am I, personally, contributing to Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories and its attack on Gaza?The Israeli assault on Gaza launched after the October 7 attacks by Hamas has so far killed more than 20,000 Palestinians in Gaza, including thousands of children and over 100 journalists. Nearly 90 percent of the territory’s residents have been displaced, and it has been called “one of this century’s most destructive wars.”So how much have I chipped in to create this hell on earth?The best answer I’ve come up with is $150.There are two ways of looking at this number.One is that this is a relatively small amount of money. Another is that the U.S. is so astonishingly rich and powerful that we as a country can mete out overwhelming b...