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Opinion: Bad sports, Westside, threaten to turn Park Hill open space into a Topgolf

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:00 GMT

Denver voters refused to acquiesce to Westside Investment Partners’ very first lowball offer and now the developer is threatening to take their ball and … play golf alone.The word “childish” comes to mind.Let’s remind readers that the investors and partners at Westside bought the 155-acre golf course in Northeast Park Hill out from under the city of Denver,  aggressively buying out the golf course management company’s right of first refusal.Westside knew the land was under a conservation easement that prohibited development. Westside knew the city had struck a deal to purchase the land for a regional park. And still, Westside paid an undisclosed amount to buy the right-of-first refusal and then paid $24 million for the land.In other words, Andy Klein and his partners and investors forced Denver to play a game with them, knowing they were underdogs, and now are playing the role of poor loser in dramatic fashion, telling Westword they will consider putting a Topgolf ...

Body found at Red Sky Condos in Aurora, homicide investigators at scene

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:00 GMT

Aurora police homicide investigators on Wednesday were gathering evidence at the scene of a killing where a body was found.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | 15-year-old charged in connection with Brighton homicide Crime and Public Safety | Three men plead guilty in slaying of 18-year-old Yeshiva student outside Denver school Crime and Public Safety | Police seek public’s help after fatal shooting of 36-year-old woman near Aurora grocery store Crime and Public Safety | 81-year-old Englewood man accused of killing wife and daughter with ax faces multiple charges Crime and Public Safety | Woman arrested as suspect in man’s stabbing death in Denver The body was found in 14600 block of E. 2nd Avenue, according to an Aurora Police Department tweet. The location is south of East of 6th Avenue and east of Interstate 225.“We are gathering details about the circumstances,” police of...

California Lottery player wins nearly $4 million from Powerball ticket

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:00 GMT

One California Lottery player has come forward to claim the nearly $4 million prize money after purchasing a winning Powerball ticket from an Arco ampm gas station in San Bernardino County.Misael Cruz purchased the ticket in January when the Powerball jackpot was estimated to be more than $600 million. His ticket matched five out of the six numbers.The frequent lottery player usually purchases Super Lotto Plus, Powerball and Mega Millions tickets when he visits the Fontana gas station. California Lottery player wins over $2 million from Mega Millions ticket “I kind of had a (lucky) feeling the day I bought my tickets,” Cruz said in a statement. “The clerk wished me good luck. When I was walking out the door, I said to myself, ‘What if I win?’”Since Cruz purchases tickets so often, he usually doesn’t check them until weeks later, but a text message from his son prompted him to check his newly purchased Powerball ticket sooner rather than later.Cruz’s son informed him that someone h...

Protein bars sold at Costco recalled from stores in California, 7 other states over undeclared allergen

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:00 GMT

A recall has been issued for protein bars sold at Costco locations in eight states and Washington, D.C.Wellness Natural USA Inc. of Wilmington, Delaware, issued a voluntary recall for a single lot of its SimplyProtein® Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bar, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was issued as people with severe sensitivity to cashew are at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if the recalled product is consumed. The bars were distributed to a "limited" number of Costco locations in Kansas, Arkansas, California, Maryland, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and D.C., according to a company notice published on the FDA website.The recalled items were sold at these locations between Feb. 27, 2023, and March 31, 2023, per a separate notice provided to Costco members. Don’t use the front passenger seat in these 140K recalled vehicles, Volkswagen says The product comes in 15-count variety packs that include five Peanut Butt...

Hugh Jackman urges fans to use sunscreen after skin cancer scare

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:00 GMT

Actor Hugh Jackman is using his platform to express the importance of using sunscreen after his recent skin cancer scare. The "Wolverine" star posted a video on Instagram where he revealed he had two biopsies for spots on his nose. They may be cancerous. "I know you’ve heard me talk about my basal cell carcinomas before. I’m going to keep talking about them if need be," his caption read. "And if it reminds even one person to put on sunscreen with a high SPF, then I’m happy."He then explained that basal cell carcinoma is the "least dangerous" in the world of skin cancers, but still issued a warning to his followers. "Please wear sunscreen, it is just not worth it, no matter how much you want a tan. Trust me!" he said in the video. "If I can just take this opportunity to remind you summer is coming, for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, please wear sunscreen.""No matter how much you want to tan, trust me," he continued. He then pointed at his bandaged nose and said "This is all ...

One Dies in Rollover Accident on State Route 94 [San Diego, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:00 GMT

1 Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Collision near Interstate 5SAN DIEGO, CA (April 5, 2023) – Early Friday morning, one victim was fatally injured in a rollover accident on State Route 94.Police responded to the scene just after 4:00 a.m., near eastbound Interstate 5.According to reports, the driver of a white Ford pickup-truck rear-ended a Honda Accord on the westbound lanes at high rate of speed. Upon impact, the pickup-truck overturned before coming to a stop.The pickup driver sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released their name or place of residency.Meanwhile, the 49-year-old Honda driver received minor injuries from the collision.At this time, San Diego Officials are investigating whether alcohol or drugs contributed to the rollover accident. Investigators requested Caltrans to close down the westbound lanes of State Route 94 for several hours, which reopened at 7:30 a.m.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and since...

Driver Pronounced Dead in Two-Vehicle Crash on Treat Boulevard [Walnut Creek, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:00 GMT

Traffic Crash near Interstate 680 Left One FatalityWALNUT CREEK, CA (April 5, 2023) – Sunday morning, a two-vehicle crash on Treat Boulevard claimed the life of one person.The fatal collision happened around 5:35 a.m. between Treat Boulevard and Alderwood Road near Interstate 680.Based on the preliminary investigation, a driver of a Nissan van facing westbound on Alderwood stopped for an unknown reason.Afterward, the driver exited the Nissan and stood behind the vehicle. Simultaneously, a Honda Accord traveling west of Treat Boulevard approached the stopped Nissan and lost control.As a result, the Honda driver hit the Nissan, and the driver of the van ended up on the rear of the vehicle.Unfortunately, responding emergency personnel declared the Nissan driver dead at the scene. However, their identity has not been released to the public, pending notification from the next of kin.Paramedics transported the Honda driver to a hospital for treatment of major injuries.Moreover, both...

1 Killed in Head-On Collision on Southern Avenue [Tempe, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:00 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Accident near Priest DriveTEMPE, AZ (April 5, 2023) – Wednesday afternoon, one victim was killed in a head-on collision on Southern Avenue.Authorities responded to the scene just after 2:30 p.m., near Priest Drive on March 29th.Per reports, the driver of a sports car was traveling at a high rate of speed and veered into oncoming traffic. As a result, the speeding vehicle eventually collided head-on into a van.Shortly after, a third driver also slammed into the two damaged vehicles.Investigators say the sports car was occupied by a driver and a passenger. Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced the passenger inside the sports car dead at the scene.Meanwhile, the drivers of the van and the other car suffered various injuries. Paramedics transported them both to a nearby hospital for further treatment.Following preliminary duties, officers determined that the driver of the sports car was impaired. However, police have not i...

Turner Talent Helps Aspiring Actors and Models of All Kinds Achieve Success

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:00 GMT

The talent market has been exciting to watch grow. Through the years the industry has taken huge steps towards inclusivity making it an available opportunity for everyone. While there may be some limitations to the jobs a person can take based on factors such as their appearance, age , or background, there are jobs out there  for anyone interested in modeling and acting, and a talent development program such as Turner Talent can help find these placements.What Turner Talent doesTurner Talent is a Florida-based talent development team that works with aspiring actors and models to give them the genuine, honest advice and connections they need to successfully navigate the complex talent industry. Led by mother-daughter duo Kelli and Erica Turner — who each have experience both in front of and behind the camera — Turner Talent boasts strong reviews that praise their ability to provide valuable guidance.Turner Talent’s signature offering is their Casting-Coaching-Connections program, whi...

From Altered Histories to the Female Gaze: A Glimpse Into the Art and Career of Multimedia Artist, Yun Chen

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:50:00 GMT

Zhuoyun (Yun) Chen is a Los Angeles-based multimedia artist and experimental filmmaker who has chosen to showcase the diversity of cultures and sexuality through film. The talented multimedia artist holds a BFA from the Art Institute of Chicago and an MFA in Film and Video from the California Institute of the Arts.As a Chinese native, Yun has used art to explore the political and social aspects of modern Chinese history, illuminating a neglected past for younger generations. With expertise in analog film, she has created compelling visuals and narratives based on family stories and alternate histories, offering a unique perspective on a historical era that has been overlooked by many. Through her work, Yun aims to bridge the gap between the present and the past, using art and film as a means to engage and educate younger generations about their cultural heritage.Some of Yun’s most notable films that have spoken to younger generations, What’s Ours and What We Are(2016), a...