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LIVE: Kim Gardner faces second contempt of court hearing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - For the second time this week, St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner faces the prospect of being held in contempt of court.Judge Michael Noble requested that Gardner appear in his courtroom Thursday to "show cause" why she shouldn't be held in contempt. If Gardner fails to appear or show cause, then Noble could levy a fine against the city’s chief prosecutor, put her in jail, or both.This latest contempt of court hearing is the result of an assistant circuit attorney missing an April 10 court date over a shooting case. Our news partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch report prosecutor Chris Desilets had another attorney pass a note to Judge Noble, explaining that Desilets had to miss court for a doctor's appointment. New Metro Transit cameras catches suspect in rape attempts Noble asked Desilets to appear in court on April 24 with proof of the doctor's appointment and to reschedule the start of trial. However, Desilets no-showed that hearing as well, prompting Noble t...

Aurora homicide investigators seek public’s help in locating a suspect vehicle and driver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

Homicide investigators in Aurora are asking for the public’s help in locating a car connected to a shooting in January.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Rock-throwing suspects turned back to take photo of fatal crash as memento, Jeffco affidavit says Crime and Public Safety | Denver police seek tips from the public in parking lot homicide investigation Crime and Public Safety | 3 suspects arrested in rock-throwing spree that killed Alexa Bartell in west metro Denver Crime and Public Safety | Victim in Jefferson County rock-hurling attacks mourns the loss of life in crime spree Crime and Public Safety | Police ID victims of double murder at American Elm restaurant in northwest Denver Aurora police are looking for a dark gray car, believed to be a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, linked to an early-morning Jan. 30 shooting in the 1500 block of Dallas Street, according to a Metro Denver Crime Stoppers t...

Avalanche vs. Kraken: Three keys to Game 6 survival for Colorado

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

Cale Makar is 3-3 in playoff elimination games in his career. Nathan MacKinnon is 4-5, including two Game 7 overtime losses.The Avs never once had their backs to the wall during the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Now their generational core faces an uphill climb. Trailing 3-2 to the Kraken, the Avalanche play Game 6 on Friday (7 p.m. MT, TNT) back at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena. Here are three keys to forcing a Game 7.1. Drown it out, Cale. Makar will be greeted with enthusiastic loathing in his return from a one-game suspension. The Avs haven’t lost a road game in regulation since March 4. But their best player never faced a deafening boo chorus during that run. Makar claimed that “I don’t really hear it that much” when he’s on the ice. If that’s what works for him, so be it. Some embrace the villainy; others ignore it. Either way, Makar needs to be sharp in a hostile elimination atmosphere.2. Georgiev v. Grubauer is misleading. Starting in his fi...

Are there enough free preschool seats for Colorado 4-year-olds? It depends.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

Since Colorado leaders began planning a major expansion of state-funded preschool more than two years ago, parents and advocates have wondered: Will there be enough seats for everybody who wants one?The answer: It depends.On paper, there are plenty of seats. State officials expect only about half of Colorado’s 4-year-olds — around 31,000 children — to participate in the first year. Meanwhile, a Chalkbeat analysis found more than 56,000 preschool seats available for next fall.“Right now, it’s looking really good,” said Dawn Odean, the state’s universal preschool director.But things get stickier at the county level. Some parts of the state are awash in preschool seats and others don’t have nearly enough. Some families may also struggle to find preschools with the schedules and programming they want.“The physical number of slots versus what parents actually need doesn’t necessarily align,” said Kelly Esch, who’s both the parent of a preschooler and executive director of an organi...

In-N-Out Burger opens Denver location on Friday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

The Mile High City gets its first In-N-Out Burger on Friday, April 28, when the California-based fast-food chain opens its newest location in the metro area.Get fries with that shake at 4597 N. Central Park Blvd. in the Central Park neighborhood (formerly Stapleton), just off Interstate 70. The restaurant joins previous In-N-Out locations in Aurora, Lakewood, Lone Tree and Thornton. There are also two locations in Colorado Springs.Two other locations may also be in the works, in Loveland and at Tower Road and 56th Avenue in Denver.“As with all locations, fresh ingredients will be supplied to the store from In-N-Out,” the company said in a statement. “Hamburger patties are made from 100% American beef and whole chucks are boned and ground by In-N-Out’s own butchers. All patties are produced and delivered fresh throughout the week to the stores and are never frozen. French fries are made from fresh, whole potatoes and are hand diced.”In-N-Out said it will...

LAUSD Superintendent responds to tragic crosswalk accident that killed young mother

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

"It's heartbreaking, it's unacceptable and it's preventable."Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho responded Thursday to this week’s tragic accident that took the life of a young mother who was walking her six-year-old daughter to school. Ghadah Abduljabbar, 33, and her daughter were struck by the driver of a pickup truck as they walked in a crosswalk near Hancock Park School Tuesday morning. The 6-year-old girl was listed in critical condition.Officials say the driver who hit them apparently suffered a medical emergency.Carvalho said he's pushing for more measures to make sure students get to the classroom safely.Currently, there are only 500 crossing guards in the community and 200 of those positions are vacant, Carvalho said on KTLA 5 Morning News. He says even if all positions were filled, it's still an insufficient amount for the 1400 education centers around Los Angeles. The city and county are in charge of filling crossing guard positions. Just ...

Listen to Beyonce's hits with a classical twist amid candlelight in L.A.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

While the Beyhive awaits Beyonce's return to the concert stage, an "Irreplaceable" experience to honor the singer is coming to Los Angeles. Beyonce to add 2nd Inglewood show to Renaissance World Tour Candlelight: A Tribute to Beyonce is a concert series put on by Candlelight Concerts by Fever. Queen Bey's hits are played live by local musicians by candlelight.Fans will hear hits like "Single Ladies, "Best Thing I Never Had," "If I Were a Boy," Survivor," "Cuff It" and "Crazy in Love" with a classical twist at one of L.A.'s famous landmarks. "Candlelight was initially conceived as a classical music series with concerts featuring works from the greatest composers, such as Vivaldi, Mozart, and Chopin. Now, the ever-growing list of programs includes a wide variety of themes and genres, including tributes to contemporary artists," the website said. "This multi-sensory experience has also evolved to feature different elements, such as ballet dancers or aerial performers, as well as oth...

Damani Mathews Jr. Arrested after Stolen Car Crash on Interstate 80 [Vacaville, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

Stolen Vehicle Crash near Alamo Drive Left Caltrans Worker InjuredVACAVILLE, CA (April 27, 2023) – Tuesday afternoon, Damani Mathews Jr. was arrested after stolen vehicle pursuit ends in a crash on Interstate 80.The California Highway Patrol responded to the call around 10:23 a.m. regarding a carjacked vehicle driving along eastbound Interstate 80 at Interstate 780.However, authorities called off the chase for the stolen white Acura after the suspect drove recklessly.At about 10:36 a.m., the suspect went through an active construction zone near Alamo Drive and hit a truck and a highway worker.Afterward, the stolen vehicle’s driver exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot. 29-year-old Damani Mathews Jr. of Oakland was later detained by Solano County deputies.Authorities booked Mathews Jr. into jail for multiple felony charges after being medically cleared.Thousands of people are injured each year due to reckless driving. If you’re behind the wheel, pay full attention...

1 Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Accident on Sierra Highlands Drive [Reno, NV]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near 7th StreetRENO, NV (April 27, 2023) – Monday night, one victim was fatally struck in a pedestrian accident on Sierra Highlands Drive.The incident happened on March 27th, around 8:30 p.m. near Sierra Highlands Drive.According to reports, a pedestrian was crossing at the crosswalk of W. 7th Street near Sierra Highlands. There, the individual was struck by a pickup truck. The collision left the pedestrian with serious injuries.Emergency crews arrived at the site of the collision shortly after and transported the pedestrian to a nearby hospital but were declared dead upon arrival.Meanwhile, the driver of the truck remained at the scene and police said that he showed no signs of impairment.The identity of the deceased has not yet been released at this time.Following the pedestrian crash, crews closed down the area around the accident for cleanup and preliminary duties.The team at Sweet James sends our warm and sincerest sympathies out t...

California ports will get $27 million from state to create data system to improve supply chain

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:52 GMT

The ports of Oakland, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Hueneme and San Diego will receive a one-time $27 million allocation from the state budget to develop a shared data system aimed at improving the flow of goods, an attempt to tackle some of the logistics challenges that emerged during the pandemic and subsequent supply chain crisis.The MOU outlines an agreement among the five ports to jointly advance computerized and cloud-based data interoperability, with a common goal of supporting improved freight system resilience, goods movement efficiency, emissions reduction, and economic competitiveness, a state news release said.“Sharing vital shipping data will reduce delays and aid the entire goods movement industry from the docks to doorsteps,” said Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero. “By working together, California’s ports can enable end-to-end visibility and connectivity across the supply chain.”The agreement for the California Port Data Partnership was signed Wednesday, ...