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Colorado could ban sale of gas-powered lawn tools in metro Denver, northern Front Range by 2025

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:52 GMT

Gas-powered chain saws, push mowers, leaf blowers and other lawn and garden equipment would disappear from stores in metro Denver and the northern Front Range by 2025 under a proposed air-quality regulation working its way through Colorado’s state government.The proposal, if ultimately approved, also would require local governments in the state to stop using small, gas-powered equipment during the summer by 2025, and it would ban commercial operators from using the equipment during the summer months by 2026.Gas tractors and large lawn mowers still would be allowed, and there would be some exceptions for using gas-powered equipment for forest and grasslands management and after natural disasters such as forest fires and tornado cleanups.The policy only would be effective in the nine Front Range counties — Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Larimer and Weld — that are in severe violation of federal clean air standards for ozone pollutio...

Denver Taylor Swift fans without tickets discouraged from Empower Field parking lot party, stadium says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:52 GMT

Some Taylor Swift fans are in for a cruel summer after learning Empower Field is asking Swifties without a concert ticket next week to stay away from the stadium.“Fans without tickets to the concert are strongly discouraged from gathering in the parking lots and outside the stadium this weekend,” the Empower Field website reads. “The stadium and surrounding areas will be at maximum capacity.”RELATED: Taylor Swift parties: A guide to Denver events before the singer’s Eras Tour concertsTailgating will be allowed before the show for ticketed fans with parking passes. The Empower Field parking lot will open at 2:30 p.m. before the July 14 and 15 shows. Gates open at 4:30 p.m.Related ArticlesMusic | Taylor Swift parties: A guide to Denver events before the singer’s Eras Tour concerts Music | Taylor Swift kicks off US Eras Tour at Super Bowl stadium Music | Taylor Swift ticket trouble could drive political engagement...

20-year-old bicyclist severely injured in Fountain Valley hit-and-run

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:52 GMT

A 20-year-old man was struck and left severely injured by a hit-and-run driver while riding his bicycle in Fountain Valley on July 4.Caysen Robinson, of Huntington Beach, was in the bicycle lane near Bushard Street and Columbus Court around 10:25 p.m. Tuesday when he was struck, Fountain Valley police said. The driver left the scene of the crash, but bystanders came to Robinson’s aid before first responders arrived.The victim suffered a broken leg, fractures to his face and even a heart rupture, his mother, Marelise Robinson told KTLA.She said it was a miracle he survived considering the severity of his injuries.Robinson is currently in stable condition at UC Irvine Medical Center.Evidence collected at the scene of the crash indicates the driver may have been in a 2014 to 2019 Toyota Highlander, police said.No further details about the incident have been released.Anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or has any additional information, is asked to call the Police Department’s traf...

Woman Dead Following Rollover Accident on Interstate 15 [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:52 GMT

1 Injured after Fatal Single Car Collision near Craig RoadLAS VEGAS, NV (July 7, 2023) – Late Sunday morning, a passenger sustained injuries after a fatal single-car accident on Interstate 15.The accident happened at around 11:58 a.m. on June 18th, on Interstate 15 near Craig Road.According to reports, a Toyota Corolla was traveling northbound on I-15 near Craig Road, when for unknown reasons, the driver veered off into the far right travel lane and overturned into the right-side dirt shoulder.First responders then took the driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the car, and a male adult passenger to University Medical Center with severe injuries.The female driver succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. Police currently withheld the name of the deceased pending notification of kin.Furthermore, the fatal crash on Interstate 15 closed the northbound lane for several hours as clearing operations took place.At this time, authorities have not released furthe...

Motorcycle Crash on Loop 202 Kills One [Buckeye, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:52 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Accident near Lower Buckeye RoadBUCKEYE, AZ (July 7, 2023) – Late Monday afternoon, one victim was pronounced dead after a motorcycle crash on Loop 202.Dispatchers received calls in the area around 4:30 p.m., near Lower Buckeye Road on May 22nd.Investigators say the driver of a vehicle and a motorcyclist who was not wearing a helmet collided. However, further events leading up to the incident remain unclear.First responders located the motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries upon arrival. Paramedics transported the rider to a nearby hospital where they eventually succumbed to their injuries.Following preliminary duties, officers did not confirm if the involved driver was cited or arrested.Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area near Lower Buckeye Road before it was later reopened around 6:30 p.m. At this time, an active investigation is still ongoing.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfe...

LA Weekly’s 7/10 Brand Guide 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:52 GMT

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5 Hurt after Rollover Collision on Tepusquet Road [Santa Maria, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:52 GMT

Single-Vehicle Crash Near Santa Maria Left 5 InjuredSANTA MARIA, CA (July 7, 2023) – Friday evening, a rollover collision on Tepusquet Road sent at least five people to a hospital.Officials responded to the collision around 7:53 p.m. at the 700 block of Tepusquet Road in a remote area east of Santa Maria.Upon arrival, units discovered the vehicle in a ditch about 50 feet off the roadway and landed on its roof.In total, paramedics transported five people to Marian Regional Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries. However, a sixth occupant declined any further medical treatment.At this time, Santa Maria Officials are continuing to investigate the circumstances that led up to the incident. No further details regarding the Tepusquet Road rollover crash have been released to the public.When driving, always focus on the road and be aware of your surroundings. This is especially true when driving through a busy intersection, a neighborhood, or a parking lot. Drive safely and...

Three-bedroom home sells in Saratoga for $2.6 million

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:52 GMT

18394 Clemson Avenue – Google Street ViewA house located in the 18300 block of Clemson Avenue in Saratoga has new owners. The 1,723-square-foot property, built in 1955, was sold on June 23, 2023. The $2,600,500 purchase price works out to $1,509 per square foot. The layout of this single-story home consists of three bedrooms and two baths. On the exterior, the home features composition shingles on the roof. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. In addition, the house is equipped with a one-car garage, offering a dedicated parking spot and storage area. The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 8,260 square feet, and boasts a pool for relaxation and recreation.Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include:A 2,212-square-foot home on the 18300 block of McCoy Avenue in Saratoga sold in May 2023, for $2,980,000, a price per square foot of $1,347. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In June 2023, a 1,200-square-foot home on Vanderbilt Drive in Sara...

Buyers grab Milpitas real estate near Great Mall, including school site

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:52 GMT

MILPITAS — Out-of-state investors have plunked down well over $40 million to buy two sites across the way from the Great Mall in the South Bay, including one parcel where a school currently operates, public records show.Arizona-based Store Capital, acting through an affiliate, has bought properties at 341 Great Mall Parkway and 1323 Great Mall Drive, which are two adjacent sites in Milpitas, according to documents filed on July 6 at the Santa Clara County Recorder’s Office.Store Capital, which is a real estate investment trust, paid a combined $47.3 million for the two properties, the county documents show.The real estate firm’s affiliate paid $25.8 million for the building at 341 Great Mall Parkway, which totals about 55,500 square feet. Stratford School is the occupant of this site.The Store Capital affiliate paid $21.5 million for an adjacent building at 1323 Great Mall Drive. This building totals 53,700 square feet. The property is an office and research buildi...

Dutch PM resigns over failure to craft migration policy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:36:52 GMT

By Mike Corder | Associated PressTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced his resignation and that of his Cabinet on Friday, citing irreconcilable differences within his four-party coalition about how to rein in migration.The decision by the Netherlands’ longest-serving premier means the country will face a general election later this year for the 150-seat lower house of Parliament.“It is no secret that the coalition partners have very different views on migration policy,” Rutte told reporters in The Hague. “And today, unfortunately, we have to draw the conclusion that those differences are irreconcilable. That is why I will immediately … offer the resignation of the entire Cabinet to the king in writing.”Opposition lawmakers wasted no time in calling for fresh elections.Geert Wilders, leader of the anti-immigration Party for Freedom, tweeted, “Quick elections now.” Jesse Klaver, leader of the Green Left party also ...