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Colorado wolf reintroduction to move forward as ranchers’ legal effort fails

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:40 GMT

The reintroduction of wolves in Colorado this month will proceed as planned after a federal judge on Friday denied ranchers’ request to stop the state’s efforts to allow for further environmental analysis.U.S. District Judge Regina Rodriguez denied a request by the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association and Gunnison County Stockgrowers’ Association to halt the reintroduction of the controversial canines, finding it “contrary to the public’s interest in seeing gray wolves released in Colorado.”Voters approved the reintroduction in 2020, and wolves could be on the ground in Colorado as early as Monday.The request for the delay was filed as part of a federal lawsuit the two ranching groups filed Monday against Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The lawsuit alleges the government agencies violated the National Environmental Policy Act by failing to prepare an environmental impact statement about the wolves while renewing a coopera...

Two people injured in LA freeway shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:40 GMT

Two people were injured in a freeway shooting on Friday morning in Los Angeles. According to a California Highway Patrol news release, at approximately 10:59 a.m., a freeway shooting occurred on Interstate 15 northbound, north of Kenwood Avenue. The victim who was driving a white Lexus reported that he was driving northbound on Interstate 15 in the right lane when an unknown suspect driving a lifted Black Ram Pickup truck drove up to the left side of his vehicle and fired one round.Both the driver and passenger were struck by the gunshot and transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. There are no further details at this time. This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this freeway shooting is asked to contact the San Bernardino CHP Area, Officer G. Lomenick, at 909-383-4247.

3 suspects arrested for theft from multiple stores in San Bernardino and L.A. Counties

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:40 GMT

A man and two women were arrested on Thursday for alleged theft from multiple retail stores in Fontana, Glendora, Upland and Chino.On Nov. 26, three suspects, identified as 29-year-old Lizbeth Garcia, Sarah Cervantes, and Jose Garcia stole more than $1,800 in merchandise from a Victoria's Secret in Chino Hills.  Three Sought for Shoplifting $4,000 in Merchandise From Chino Hills Victoria’s Secret When the suspects were arrested, deputies recovered stolen property from Victoria's Secret along with nearly $5,000 worth of suspected stolen merchandise from Ross, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, and Burlington. The three suspects were later booked at the West Valley Detention Center for grand theft and organized retail theft.Anyone with information regarding this incident can call the Chino Hills Police Department at 909-364-2000. Anonymous tips can be submitted to the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-782-7463 or online at wetip.com.

East Bay man charged in connection with San Francisco mass shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:40 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — A 23-year-old Richmond man is facing criminal charges in connection with a mass shooting earlier this year in San Francisco, prosecutors said.Nine people were injured in the shooting, which happened shortly after 9 p.m. on June 9 at 24th Street and Treat Avenue in the city’s Mission District neighborhood.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Victim snaps photo of vehicle after San Mateo hit-and-run collision, leading to suspect’s arrest Crime and Public Safety | Man assaults San Mateo County sheriff’s deputy at end of crime spree, authorities say Crime and Public Safety | Driver arrested in connection with hit-and-run that injured two in San Mateo Crime and Public Safety | Ex-employee of San Carlos nonprofit agency accused of embezzling $700,000 Crime and Public Safety | Police say ‘armed’ man whose presence forced Palo Alto school lockdown only carried phone J...

Joel Embiid scores 35 as the 76ers deal Pistons a franchise-record 22nd straight loss

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:40 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid scored 35 points and Tyrese Maxey added 19 as the Philadelphia 76ers dealt the Detroit Pistons their franchise-record 22nd straight loss 124-92 on Friday night in the second game of a home-and-home series.The Pistons, who lost to Philly 129-111 on Wednesday night in Detroit, eclipsed the franchise mark set at the end of the 1979-80 season and start of 1980-81. The Detroit streak is the sixth-longest single-season skid in NBA history.Only the 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers and the 2013-14 Philadelphia 76ers (both lost 26 straight), along with the 1995-96 Vancouver Grizzlies, the 1997-98 Denver Nuggets and the 2011-12 Charlotte Bobcats (all lost 23 in a row) have lost more games in a row in a season. Philadelphia holds the overall mark of 28, set at the end of 2014-15 and start of 2015-16.Embiid, who scored 41 points on Wednesday, added 13 rebounds for his ninth straight double-double as the Sixers won their fifth straight game. Embiid has averaged 36.3 po...

Un juez de Ecuador dicta prisión preventiva contra 16 procesados por delincuencia organizada en el caso Metástasis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:40 GMT

(CNN Español) — El juez de la Corte Nacional de Justicia Felipe Córdova dictó prisión preventiva contra 16 de los 31 procesados dentro del caso que las autoridades denominaron Metástasis por presunta participación en el delito de delincuencia organizada vinculada al narcotráfico y la corrupción en varias instituciones del Estado.La Fiscalía informó que el presidente del Consejo de la Judicatura, Wilman Terán, y otros 15 detenidos este jueves durante un megaoperativo nacional permanecerán en prisión preventiva. Terán ha negado los señalamientos en su contra y ha insistido en que se le está persiguiendo.Además, el juez Córdova dictó prohibición de salida del país y presentación periódica ante la justicia para otros 14 detenidos, entre ellos el general de Policía y exdirector del Servicio de Atención a Personas Privadas de la Libertad ―encargado del sistema penitenciario― Pablo Ramírez. CNN solicitó comentarios al respecto a la defensa de Ramírez.Ecuador no tiene sistema de justi...

Jonas Valanciunas scores season-high 29 points as Pelicans hold on to beat Hornets 112-107

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:40 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jonas Valanciunas had a season-high 29 points and also added 13 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans held on to beat the short-handed Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Friday night for their third straight win.Zion Williamson had 21 points and 11 rebounds and C.J. McCollum had 13 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter for the Pelicans, who outrebounded the Hornets 49-39.Terry Rozier had 30 points and Miles Bridges added 27 points and 10 rebounds for the struggling Hornets, who fell to 4-9 at home.The 7-foot, 270-pound Valanciunas gave the Hornets all they could handle inside, getting both starting center Nick Richards and backup Nathan Mensah in foul trouble. Together, they had 11 fouls by the early in the fourth quarter.The Hornets were without starting center Mark Williams due to a back injury, leaving them short on big men.Charlotte trailed by 11 at halftime, but took the lead with a late spurt in the third quarter behind Rozier and Bridges, who scored on a 3-...

Washington adds another QB with Will Rogers set to join the Huskies

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:40 GMT

Washington has added another quarterback who could take over once Heisman Trophy runner-up Michael Penix Jr. says farewell.Former Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers is headed to Seattle, putting him in the mix to start for the Huskies next season. Rogers told ESPN that he had committed to the Washington staff while on a visit to the campus on Friday.Rogers is the No. 2 passer in SEC history after throwing for 12,315 yards during four seasons with the Bulldogs. Rogers thrived in the pass-first offensive system of former coach Mike Leach, throwing for 4,739 yards and 36 touchdowns in 2021 and 3,974 yards and 35 touchdowns in 2022.Rogers’ numbers dipped this past season and he played in just eight games. Rogers completed just 60% of his throws this season and had 12 TD passes.Because of his experience and background, Rogers appears likely to be the starter. Current Washington backup Dylan Morris has put his name in the transfer portal, leaving first-year QB Austin Mack as anothe...

Rice has 17 as East Tennessee State defeats Tusculum 105-43

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:40 GMT

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Tyler Rice’s 17 points led seven East Tennessee State players in double figures and the Buccaneers beat Tusculum 105-43 on Friday night.Rice had six rebounds for the Buccaneers (6-4). Jaden Seymour scored 14 points, shooting 2 of 4 from the field and 10 for 10 from the line. DJ Hughes shot 5 of 6 from the field and 2 for 5 from the line to finish with 12 points, while adding eight rebounds and five steals.Joey Robertson, Bryce Jackson and Connor Jordan each scored six points for the Pioneers.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Packed Denver migrant shelters create more issues, advocates say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The city of Denver reports it has served more than 31,000 migrants since they began arriving here last year.The breakdown includes:700,000 meals served3,100 students enrolled in Denver schools14,000 bus, train and plane tickets purchasedThe issue remains with migrants who are unhoused. Advocates said the city is doing its part to keep a great number of them out of the cold, but shelters are filling up, creating more issues. Take a look inside Denver’s newest apartment building with a tree-filled canyon Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is boasting about the city's effort to care for migrants, even as some remain unhoused."Maybe we have about 200 of them that are unhoused right now, but to think that 24,800 we've successfully moved on into housing or transitioned to work is quite remarkable," Johnston said.That's the total amount of migrants who have traveled to Denver over the year. Currently, there are thousands of migrants in city shelters."We're close to 4,000 now, and...