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Denver not moving forward with $40 million contract for security firm to run migrant shelters

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:24:20 GMT

Denver is not moving forward with plans to hire a private security company to take over the city’s migrant sheltering efforts, Mayor Michael Hancock’s office announced Thursday, less than two weeks after backlash began over the proposed $40 million contract.The Denver City Council was scheduled to vote on the contract with GardaWorld Federal Services on Monday. However, after nonprofit leaders met with city staff and company representatives Wednesday, they said their concerns only grew about the international company’s history of alleged abuses and mistreatment, as well as its lack of experience in sheltering migrants.In a written statement, the outgoing mayor’s office stated that it had hoped to finish negotiations, community engagement and get council approval prior to the new administration taking over, but there’s more work to be done.“With more than 500 Central and South American refugees, asylum-seekers and migrants still in our care, we con...

Texas man reported missing as teen was returned home the next day but deceived officers, police say

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:24:20 GMT

A Texas man who was reported missing as a teenager in 2015 returned home the next day but he and his mother deceived officers by giving false names over the ensuing eight years, police said Thursday.Houston police detectives said prosecutors have declined to bring false report charges against Janie Santana and her son, Rudolph “Rudy” Farias IV, but that their investigation is continuing. The announcement came a week after police said they found Farias after receiving a call about a person lying on the ground in front of a southeast Houston church.Authorities had not previously said where Farias, now 25, spent the eight years since he was reported missing after taking his two dogs for a walk near his family’s home in northeast Houston. He was hospitalized after police found him last week and detectives interviewed him and his mother on Wednesday.“After investigators talked with him yesterday, it was discovered that Rudy returned home the following day on March 8, 2015," Lt. Christoph...

OceanGate, owner of the submersible that imploded during dive to Titanic, suspends operations

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:24:20 GMT

The company that owned a submersible that imploded on its way to explore the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five onboard, said Thursday it has suspended operations.Investigators believe the Titan imploded as it made its descent into deep North Atlantic waters on June 18. Among those killed was Stockton Rush, the submersible's pilot and chief executive officer of the company, OceanGate.The Coast Guard said last week that human remains have likely been recovered from the wreckage of the submersible and are being examined by medical officials in the U.S. Remote operated vehicles, known as ROVs, were used to retrieve the debris from the ocean floor about 12,500 feet (3,810 meters) underwater.The U.S. Coast Guard has convened a Marine Board of Investigation, its highest level of investigation, into the implosion, and plans to hold a public hearing in the future. The statement on OceanGate's website says the Everett, Washington-based company “has suspended all exploration and commercia...

ICEExtract: The Hash Hardware King

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:24:20 GMT

There are few people on the planet that love hash as much as Ashley Gaetrig, co-founder of one of the top hardware companies in solventless hash, IceExtract.I’ve had the pleasure of judging solventless at The Emerald Cup with Gaetrig for the last couple of years. It’s easy to presume she brings the same focus levels to all her work as she does judging the world’s best hash.Much of the time over the years she made the hash she was smoking alongside her husband Eric. She emphasized it’s a shared journey. The affection for hash she shares with him proved a major catalyst for where their lives ended up. The pair started growing in Michigan for personal use 20 years ago. Eventually, the medical laws passed and they decided to take it to the next level as caregivers.“Then we got some patients and we were growing the weed for them and basically charging them really cheap prices, $100 an ounce,” Ashley told L.A. Weekly. “That was on top of what we gave to them for free. And then they were b...

Maureen Gagne Pronounced Dead after ATV Crash on Young Creek Road [Mendocino County, CA]

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:24:20 GMT

ATV Crash on Young Creek Road Left Maureen Gagne DeadMENDOCINO COUNTY, CA (July 6, 2023) – Saturday evening, Maureen Gagne was killed in an ATV crash on Young Creek Road.The deadly crash happened around 6:00 p.m. on the 4300 block of Young Creek Road.According to the police, a 2013 Police Ranger ATV driven by Gagne went off the road and flipped over onto its left side.As a result, the vehicle collapsed on top of her, pinning her under its weight.Emergency crews arrived shortly after and transported her to a local hospital. Unfortunately, the driver was declared dead while on the way to the hospital.Moreover, a large portion of the roadway was temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties but has since been reopened.Speed, drugs, or alcohol did not play a role in the crash. However, an active investigation is underway.Sweet James sends out their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of Maureen Gagne. May you find comfort and strength during...

1 Dead in Three-Vehicle Collision on Interstate 5 [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:24:20 GMT

1 Injured, 1 Killed Following Multi-Vehicle Crash near Lost HillsBAKERSFIELD, CA (July 6, 2023) – On Tuesday, one person died, and one other sustained injuries after a three-vehicle collision on Interstate 5.The crash took place on northbound I-5 near Lost Hills at around 7:24 a.m. on July 4th.As per the CHP, a semi-truck was traveling behind a Dodge towing a Nissan going northbound on the I-5.For unknown reasons, the semi-truck hit the back of the Nissan, which sent the Nissan off to the right onto the dirt shoulder into a barbed wire fence, into a dirt embankment, and overturned.The semi-truck then ended up hitting the back of the Dodge.First responders discovered a passenger in the Nissan, only identified as a 45-year-old person, dead at the scene.In addition, paramedics found a 1-year-old seriously injured in the Nissan and rushed him to a nearby hospital.At this time, officials have not released the name of all parties involved until their next of kin are notified.Further...

Escaping Reality: The Thrill of Literary Entertainment in ‘Ttimelines Red Roach’

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:24:20 GMT

In a world filled with constant distractions, finding solace and escape in literature has become a cherished respite for many. Within these pages, imaginations ignite, emotions run wild, and reality is momentarily suspended. ‘Ttimelines Red Roach,‘ penned by the talented author Jonah Holloway, offers readers an unparalleled experience of literary entertainment. This gripping science fiction masterpiece weaves together mystery, suspense, and boundless imagination, immersing readers in a captivating alternate reality. In this article, we dive deep into the heart-pounding world of ‘Ttimelines Red Roach,’ exploring its ability to whisk readers away from the humdrum of everyday life and transport them to an extraordinary literary realm.Unveiling the IntrigueWithin the pages of ‘Ttimelines Red Roach,’ a breathtaking adventure awaits, unfolding in a city rife with corruption and crime. The narrative grips readers from the first page, introducing them to ...

Disneyland resets Oogie Boogie Bash ticket launch after epic tech failure

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:24:20 GMT

Disneyland die-hards frustrated by a massive technical meltdown during the Oogie Boogie Bash launch last week finally know when they will be able to buy tickets to the annual Halloween event that often sells out quickly.Oogie Boogie Bash ticket sales for 25 select nights in September and October at Disney California Adventure will resume on Tuesday, July 11 no earlier than 9 a.m., according to the Disneyland website.“We sincerely apologize for the technical issues we experienced last week that may have impacted your ability to purchase tickets,” according to the Disneyland website.SEE ALSO: Disneyland crews install ‘Big Hero 6’ towers on San Fransokyo bridge — See photosThe massive technical failure that sent Disneyland’s IT team scrambling to find a solution last week forced the Anaheim theme park to press pause on Oogie Boogie Bash ticket sales for a week until the problems could be fixed.Tickets for the after-hours, separate admission event went on sale to Magic Keyholders on Jun...

Coach Marleau: San Jose Sharks icon starts a new chapter with NHL team

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:24:20 GMT

SAN JOSE – The main part of practice was over but winger Kasper Halttunen stayed on the ice for some extra instruction, doing drills with three former NHL players-turned-coaches on what was the second day of the Sharks development camp.Several minutes after he left the ice, Halttunen, taken by the Sharks in the second round of the NHL Draft last week, still couldn’t quite believe one of those coaches was the league’s all-time leader in games played, Patrick Marleau.“When I was a kid, I watched him play on TV,” the 18-year-old Halttunen said of Marleau on Wednesday at Sharks Ice. “Of course, he is one of the biggest icons who has ever played this game. It was kind of a dream come true to work with him. It was awesome.”Marleau was back on that familiar sheet of ice this week, the one he practiced on for over 20 years as he became the Sharks’ all-time leader in games played, goals, and points. But instead of wearing shoulder pads Marleau, 43, was wearing a black tracksuit and a teal ca...

Dust Bowl Brewing opens in Livermore with barbecue and ‘smoothie beers’

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:24:20 GMT

Dust Bowl Brewing Co., named brewery of the year in the 2022 California State Fair’s commercial craft beer competition, has opened its fourth location, this time in Livermore.The new taproom at 3034 W. Jack London Blvd. continues the Turlock-based brewery’s recent streak of sudsy success. Aside from the “brewery of the year” honorific, in that same competition it won gold medals for three of its beers: Taco Truck Lager, Hobo Pilsner and California Golden Ale.Dust Bowl Brewing, maker of award-winning beers, has opened a new taproom Livermore with barbecue, live music and “smoothie beers.” (Dust Bowl Brewing/Marilyn Days Photography) “Expanding our satellite taproom locations is a key strategy to our growth, but more importantly, we just really enjoy creating cool spaces for beer fans to immerse themselves in the Dust Bowl brand,” said owner Brett Honore.The Livermore space has a 30-tap tower for beers and seltzers and fridges for cans and bottles to take home. ...