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Campaign to Recall Oakland Reform District Attorney Gets Rolling

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:09:02 GMT

The incipient campaign to unseat a reformist district attorney in California just became official: A new political committee was launched to recall Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, according to public registrations. The recall committee launched just seven months after Price, whose jurisdiction includes Oakland and other East Bay communities, took office.Price is one of more than a dozen reform-minded prosecutors who have faced recalls or attempts to restrict their discretion in recent years — part of a backlash to criminal punishment reforms and fearmongering over crime by police and their political allies.“They were threatening to recall her when she was running for the seat,” said Cat Brooks, co-founder and executive director of the Anti-Police Terror Project, which endorsed Price last year. “Unfortunately in the Bay Area and in other places in the country, this is the new political tactic,” she said. Brooks added that the campaigns follow a pattern: first, characte...

Capitol riot suspect arrested near Obama’s home will remain jailed until trial, judge rules

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:09:02 GMT

FILE - Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump rally at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. Federal prosecutors say Taylor Taranto, 37, who prosecutors say participated in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol and arrested last week near the home of former President Barack Obama, told followers on his YouTube live stream that he was looking to get a “good angle on a shot” and that he was trying to locate the “tunnels underneath their houses” shortly before he was taken into custody by the Secret Service. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)(AP/Jose Luis Magana) FILE - Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump rally at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. Federal prosecutors say Taylor Taranto, 37, who prosecutors say participated in the Jan. ...

EPA moves to reduce childhood exposure to lead-based paint dust

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:09:02 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Wednesday moved to reduce children’s exposure to lead, proposing stricter limits on dust from lead-based paint in older homes and child-care facilities.Declaring that “there is no safe level of lead,” the administration estimates that the proposed rule would reduce lead exposure for approximately 250,000 to 500,000 children under the age of six each year.That’s important because health scientists have said for some time there is no safe level of lead in a child’s blood. Lead’s damage to the brain is well known: It takes points off IQ, deprives kids of problem-solving abilities, and can make it harder to learn to read. But it also affects other organs, including the liver and kidneys.“This proposal to safely remove lead paint along with our other efforts to deliver clean drinking water and replace lead pipes will go a long way toward protecting the health of our next generation of leaders,” Janet McCabe, deputy director of the...

Woman dies after being rescued from Boulder Creek

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:09:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A woman fell in Boulder Creek early Wednesday and was rescued, but she later died at the hospital.It happened just after 4 a.m. when a woman who was camping near the creek fell into the water, according to a press release from the city of Boulder. 3 badly decomposing bodies found in remote Colorado campsite Boulder Police Department and Boulder Fire-Rescue responded, and once they found her, they worked to pull her out.Firefighters worked to get her out of the bed of the creek near 6th Street and Canyon Boulevard, where they gave her CPR. She was taken to the hospital in critical condition and later died. The Boulder County Coroner's Office will identify her and determine the cause of death.

Where you can find Taylor Swift's Eras Tour merch truck in Denver

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:09:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Empower Field at Mile High has officially announced where fans will be able to grab merchandise ahead of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour shows this weekend.The truck will open for early merchandise sales on Thursday, July 13.Fans will be able to line up starting at 7 a.m. that day, and the truck will be located at Counties Gateway Place in front of Gate 2. Taylor Swift in Denver: 5 things you need to know before the Eras Tour Gate 2 is located in the center of the western side of the stadium.The truck will open at 10 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m. Fans will be able to park in lots C and D starting at 7 a.m.What are the prices?Here are the prices for Eras Tour merchandise, according to the official Taylor Swift website:Hoodies - $75Crewneck sweaters - $65Cropped pullovers - $65T-shirts - $45Tour poster - $30Blankets - $75Phone case and inserts - $30Tumbler - $35Mugs - $20On Friday and Saturday, merchandise trailers outside of the stadium will open when parking lots open at...

Police join teen basketball game after responding to HOA complaint

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:09:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — When an HOA complained about noise from a group of Aurora teens, a police officer showed up. But as the police department tells it, the encounter ended not with a confrontation but in a game of basketball.The officer was part of Aurora's Community Relations Section, which a department spokesperson described Wednesday as "the bridge between the community and the police department." Officer injured by fire truck during Nuggets parade has leg amputated "They're tuned in to the voice of the community and what's happening in Aurora," public information officer Sydney Edwards said. "They will plan events, act as the liaisons between community leaders and the department, and listen to concerns from the public — concerns that our CRS officers may be able to resolve."The team has two officers, one lieutenant and two civilian staff members. During the summer, three school resource officers also join the team.It's expanding, too. The team will bring one detective and two new ...

Here's what fans are actually paying for last-minute Taylor Swift tickets

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:09:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Are you looking for last-minute Taylor Swift tickets? Well, be prepared to spend.That's because even the "cheapest" tickets for the Friday and Saturday concerts are being sold for thousands of dollars. Taylor Swift in Denver: 5 things you need to know before the Eras Tour Some might think these prices are so outrageous that no one would ever think to pay them, but you'd be wrong. Some actually are.FOX31 used one of the most popular third-party ticket websites, StubHub, for the analysis, as it provides a fee estimator and other features.What are last-minute Eras Tour tickets selling for?Many of the cheapest tickets currently for sale on third-party websites are in the southern part of the stadium and have a view of the side or back of the stage. Many of these seats even list "obstructed view" on the ticket Ways you can avoid ticket scams Even these tickets are being sold for a little over $1,000 for the base price, nearly $1,400 if you include estimated fees.And...

You haven’t missed the best deals of Prime Day 2023. Here are the top sales remaining

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:09:02 GMT

Day two of Prime Day still has an abundance of dealsIt’s July 12, which means Prime Day is kicking into high gear. Consider all of the deals from the first 24 hours to be a rehearsal. Today is when you can really clean up.Whether you’re looking to get a robot vacuum or an Amazon Fire TV device, there are still thousands of deep discounts available. Now is the time to take advantage of all that remains and scoop up the bargains by the barrel. Here are the best remaining sales of Prime Day 2023.Last updated on July 12, 2023, at 1:01 a.m. PT Featured dealsKindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Essentials Bundle 37% OFF The BestReviews Testing Lab found the Kindle Paperwhite to be softer and more gentle on the eyes than a phone or computer screen. It is travel-friendly, charges quickly and has an impressively long battery life. This bundle comes with the Kindle, an Amazon leather cover and a wireless charging dock for ultimate convenience.Sold by&nb...

Police arrest 4 teenagers accused of shooting at detectives during traffic stop in North Miami

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:09:02 GMT

Four men were arrested after shooting at detectives during a traffic stop in North Miami, authorities said.According to investigators, the incident occurred when a Hyundai sedan disregarded a red traffic light at the intersection of Northeast 150th Street and Sixth Avenue, just before 11:40 p.m., Tuesday. Miami-Dade Police Department’s Robbery Intervention Detail officers noticed the vehicle’s violation and promptly activated their emergency equipment, intending to halt the car. However, as the suspects attempted to flee, one of the occupants seated in the front passenger seat extended their arm out of the window and discharged multiple rounds toward the law enforcement officers.https://twitter.com/AFreddyRamirez/status/1679125291283742725?s=20A subsequent pursuit ensued, ultimately concluding when the Hyundai sedan came to a halt near Northeast 123rd Street and 13th Avenue. At this point, the four suspects abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene on foot. In response,...

Bodycam footage captures suspect attacking MDPD officer at gas station in SW Miami-Dade

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:09:02 GMT

Newly released body camera video showed a rough confrontation between a suspect and an officer in Southwest Miami-Dade. The suspect was seen swinging and punching the officer, which prompted him to reach for his Taser in order to subdue the suspect. On Wednesday, Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo Ramirez addressed the dangerous encounter. “Violence is always going to be there, unfortunately,” he said. “I know that we have a resilient, steady law enforcement agency, and we will not tolerate anybody putting a finger on our officers.”The altercation happened on June 25 at the RaceTrac gas station at 11201 SW 216th St. The officer arrived at the scene after receiving a call of trespassing. “This call in particular was a regular call for service,” Ramirez said.People at the RaceTrac were ready for the suspect, George Knowles, to leave, but he decided to put up a fight. Once Knowles lunged at the officer, he deployed his Taser, but Knowles continued to...