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California lawmakers vote to let legislative employees join a labor union

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:15:35 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Legislative workers at the California Capitol are close to forming their first labor union after state lawmakers approved a bill Wednesday that allows them to organize.The Democrats in charge of California’s Legislature have historically been friendly with labor unions. This year alone, lawmakers are poised to increase the minimum wage for fast food workers and health care employees while also making striking workers eligible for unemployment benefits.But despite California lawmakers’ pro-union stance, the people who work for them have never been allowed to form a union. An attempt to do so last year failed to get a vote in the state Assembly.That changed this year. On Wednesday, the state Legislature passed a bill to give legislative workers the option of joining a union. The bill now goes to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who must decide whether to sign it into law.“Legislative staff aren’t looking for special treatment — they are looking...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s defense attorneys ask senators to end impeachment trial

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:15:35 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A woman who was expected to testify about an extramarital affair with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made a sudden appearance Wednesday at his impeachment trial, but never took the stand as the prosecutors rested their case against the Republican and his defense sought to end the proceedings due to a lack of evidence. The affair is central to the historic proceedings and accusations that Paxton misused his power to help Austin real estate developer Nate Paul, who was under FBI investigation and employed the woman, Laura Olson. One of the 16 articles of impeachment against Paxton alleges that Paul’s hiring of Olson amounted to a bribe. Olson was called to take the stand Wednesday morning in the Texas Senate and waited outside the chamber. But her testimony was delayed for hours before Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who is acting as the trial’s judge, said toward the end of the day that Olson would not take the witness stand after all. He provided no further expla...

Neighbors worry homeless micro-community would worsen traffic woes

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:15:35 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Late Wednesday afternoon, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston met with a group of people to explain how the city will establish micro-communities for 1,000 homeless people by the end of the year.The meeting took place in a packed brewing room at Ratio Beer Works in south Denver, not far from one of those proposed sites. Student found with gun at George Washington High School in Denver The meeting became contentious at times, with people shouting concerns both at Johnston, who hosted the meeting, and District 7 Council Member Flor Alvidrez.People both in the area of the neighborhood on South Santa Fe Drive and others have a lot of questions about how the proposed micro-communities will impact their families.This latest meeting to discuss micro-communities took place as another neighborhood not far away continued to raise concerns about the possible placement of tiny homes and pallet shelters at 5500 East Yale Avenue.The people who live near the proposed site say they have co...

Broncos safety Justin Simmons: Flagged hit on Jimmy Garoppolo was legal

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:15:35 GMT

Justin Simmons says the hit he put on Jimmy Garoppolo Sunday was perfectly legal even though it resulted in a personal foul and sent the Las Vegas quarterback to the sideline for a concussion evaluation.Simmons credited Garoppolo with a “great acting" job after the bang-bang play in which he initially appeared to hit the Raiders' new QB in the head in the first quarter of Las Vegas' 17-16 win. Podiatrist explains why turf fields pose a risk to athletes On the game's opening drive, Denver outside linebacker Frank Clark was dragging Garoppolo down as he fought for the first down. Just as Garoppolo fell to the grass, Simmons crashed in and lunged at the QB.Clips of the play show Simmons never hit Garoppolo in the head and that Clark actually bore the brunt of Simmons' hit. Garoppolo rolled over and held his head, however, and Simmons was flagged for a personal foul,.The NFL spotter had Garoppolo removed from the game for a concussion evaluation and he missed two plays....

Get ready, the sun will soon set before 7 p.m.

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:15:35 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you've been noticing the sun setting earlier and earlier as the days go by, you aren't just seeing things.Whether you're excited about the longer nights to come or wish the long summer days would last forever, afternoon sunsets in Denver are on the way. It's just a matter of time.In fact, as of Sept. 13, there is only a week left until the sun starts setting before 7 p.m.End of summer, start to fallAccording to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, Sept. 20 is the last day of 2023 that the sun will set after 7 p.m. Specifically, it will set at around 7:01 p.m.Three days later, on Sept. 23, astronomical fall begins with the fall equinox. This is the day that the sun rises and sets at the exact same point in the sky.Interestingly, in Denver at least, it takes until Sept. 26 for the sun to set and rise exactly 12 hours apart. On that day, the sun will rise at 6:51 a.m. and set at 6:51 p.m.Doesn't the sun already set before 7 p.m.?If you live in the Front...

What is Colorado's favorite reality TV show?

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:15:35 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Social media and streaming platforms have made it easier than ever to access TV shows, even for those who don't have a television or cable plan.CableTV.com recently analyzed the top reality TV shows by viewership on several platforms, award nominations and search data across the U.S. to determine which shows are the most popular.CableTV.com said researchers narrowed down the national favorites before using Google Trends search data to determine the favorite shows by state.In Colorado, the most popular reality TV show is "Shark Tank," according to CableTV.com. Watch: Boebert escorted out of Denver theater during ‘Beetlejuice’ "Shark Tank" was also the most popular reality TV show in 24 other states, however, the states surrounding Colorado had different opinions."Big Brother" was deemed the favorite reality TV show in Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma, as well as seven other states."The Amazing Race" was the favorite for viewers in New Mexico, along with two other stat...

Kevin Hart stops at Jensen’s Liquors in Miami to promote new tequila brand Gran Coramino

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:15:35 GMT

If you’re are a fan of tequila, Kevin Hart has the drink for you.The comedian, who made a stop at Jensen’s Liquors in Miami, is launching his new liquor brand, Gran Coramino.The ultra-premium tequila comes in two different flavors: Cristalino, which is a barrel-aged tequila with a clear look, and Añejo, which has more of a mature taste, as it’s aged slowly for about a year.Kevin also gave Deco an inside scoop on the best way to drink it.Kevin Hart: “The Cristalino, I’ll go straight on the rocks, or I’ll do a splash of ginger ale. The Añejo, I’ll definitely go on the rocks, you know, but I think there are a lot of different ways you can shape, form or make your drink specific to you.”Sounds good! Tequila lovers can now pick up Kevin’s Gran Coramino in stores or online.

Preparations underway as Hurricane Lee approaches coastal Mass., Cape and Islands

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:15:35 GMT

Officials in towns up and down the coast are telling residents to get their boats out of the water as Hurricane Lee brings up to 60 mph winds, storm surges and winds this weekend as much of the area is under a tropical storm watch. Hurricane Lee is bringing a tropical storm watch to all of coastal Massachusetts and a storm surge watch to to Barnstable County and Nantucket. Wind gusts are expected to hit 50-60 mph in the storm watch and more than 10-foot storm surges potentially into the bay.Harbormasters in places like Marshfield are telling people to pull their smaller boats out of the water. Residents should also secure their larger vessels, ensure the pumps are working on board and cover the batteries.Effects of both the tropical storm and storm surge could hit near Chatham this weekend, which is a potentially deadly combination. According to the National Hurricane Center, high wind gusts and potentially the outer bands of the storm could hit Saturday morning. A tropical sto...

Fantasy Fixer: Week 2

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:15:35 GMT

7’s Morey Hershgordon has the inside scoop on who to start and sit this week in Fantasy Fixer. Go set your lineups!

Biden brushes off House impeachment inquiry and says Republicans want to shut down the government

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:15:35 GMT

By LISA MASCARO, WILL WEISSERT, STEPHEN GROVES and KEVIN FREKING (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden late Wednesday brushed off the House Republicans’ impeachment inquiry, saying the way he sees it, they launched the investigation against him because they want to shut down the federal government.Biden, speaking at a Democratic fundraiser in Virginia, said that instead of being concerned about the probe, “I’m focused on the things the American people want me focused on.”The president’s remarks were the first since Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced the launch of a Biden impeachment inquiry while the Republican House leader is also struggling to shore up votes to fund the government and prevent a federal shutdown.“The best I can tell is they want to impeach me because they want to shut down the government,” Biden said.He also made a reference to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., a top ally of his chief rival heading i...