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Opinion: Hot, rainy and extreme. What explains the crazy Colorado weather in 2023?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:44 GMT

What explains the crazy Colorado and Denver weather?Colorado broke more than 350 daily maximum temperature records while Denver also witnessed accelerating heat records this year. Grand Junction recorded 107 degrees on July 17. Average temperatures in western Colorado are now at least four degrees warmer than pre-industrial levels. Colorado recorded around 1,400 storm reports in 2023, more than double the number of reports in 2022.Was this wild weather an anomaly? Was it because of the El Niño pattern developing in the Pacific Ocean? No, not an anomaly. And not only because of El Niño, but primarily because of a long-term warming trend caused by climate change.Several recent reports have indeed confirmed that this is affecting many weather and climate extremes such as heat waves, drought, wildfires, heavy precipitation, and powerful storms. These include reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in 2022, the UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) annual Emissions Ga...

4 people who died outside in Denver over weekend likely overdosed, city officials say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:44 GMT

The four people found dead outdoors in Denver over the cold, snowy weekend all likely died of drug overdoses, according to the city’s public health department.Two people were found dead Saturday — on Wewatta Street near Union Station and northeast of downtown in Jefferson Park — and two on Sunday — on South Broadway in Baker and on East Colfax in City Park, the Denver Police Department reported.While the cases will not be finalized for several weeks, preliminary testing suggests all four likely suffered fatal drug overdoses, said Tammy Vigil, a spokesperson for the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment, in an email Tuesday.The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner, during autopsies, noted no definitive signs of hypothermia from the weekend’s frigid temperatures, Vigil said. A police spokesperson previously had told The Denver Post that investigators didn’t believe either of Saturday’s two deaths were related to the cold snap.Overdose deaths in Denver s...

Disneyland brings back Southern California resident ticket offer for 2024

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:44 GMT

Disneyland is once again rolling out discounted, multi-day ticket offers exclusively for Southern California residents.Beginning on Dec. 5, Southern California residents can purchase three-day single park tickets for $225, allowing guests to visit Disneyland or Disney's California Adventure on weekdays. The $275 three-day single park ticket deal is good for weekend visits, theme park officials announced Tuesday. Disneyland offering discounts on kids’ tickets The weekday tickets can be used on Monday-Thursday visits, while the weekend tickets can be used on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.The three-day, one-park tickets can be used on non-consecutive days and guests can purchase  Park Hopper and Genie+ add-ons.The discount tickets can be used from Jan. 2 through June 2, 2024, subject to park reservation availability, according to a news release.   Disneyland updates pin trading guidelines Under the deal, single-day tickets cost $75 per day for the weekday ticket deal and $92 ...

Jeremy Decorah Pronounced Dead after Two-Car Crash on Indio Boulevard [Indio, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:44 GMT

29-Year-Old Passenger Dies in Car Accident Near Sun Gold StreetINDIO, CA (November 28, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, Jeremy Decorah was declared dead following a two-vehicle crash on Indio Boulevard.The crash happened around 5:00 a.m. in the area of Indio Boulevard and Sun Gold Street.At this time, the cause of the collision remains unclear. However, reports indicated that the crash involved two vehicles.Responding emergency personnel transported a passenger in one of the vehicles to JFK Memorial Hospital where they died.Later, authorities identified the deceased passenger as 29-year-old Jeremy Decorah. Decorah’s city of residence has not been disclosed to the public.It was unclear if the occupants of the other vehicle suffered injuries.Those with further information regarding the fatal car accident are encouraged to contact Indio Officials as soon as possible.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of the v...

Mark Lee Rogers Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on Highway 135 [Orcutt, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:44 GMT

Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near Rice Ranch RoadORCUTT, CA (November 28, 2023) – Mark Lee Rogers died Sunday morning in a hit-and-run pedestrian collision on northbound Highway 135. The incident occurred at approximately 12:34 a.m., just south of Rice Ranch Road.According to reports, a passing vehicle hit the victim and immediately fled the scene without contacting authorities or rendering aid.Medical personnel arrived and located the unconscious pedestrian down on the road. Crews later identified the deceased pedestrian as 33-year-old Rogers, of Paso Robles.Following preliminary duties, police did not released any additional details.Officers shut down the surrounding area for a brief time during clearing operations. Once available, further details will be provided.Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mark Lee Rogers. Thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.Losing a loved one in a pedestrian crash can come with a heavy burden. Do no...

Manuel Ortiz and 1 Other Killed in Hit-and-Run Collision on Shattuck Place [Orange, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:44 GMT

Humberto Flores Arrested, Two Pronounced Dead after DUI Crash near Tustin StreetORANGE, CA (November 28, 2023) – Manuel Ortiz and another individual lost their lives in a hit-and-run incident on Thanksgiving night at Shattuck Place. The event unfolded at approximately 8:20 p.m. within the 700 block of North Shattuck Place, near the intersection of Tustin Street and East Mayfair Avenue.According to reports, a southbound Ford F-250 collided with a parked Chevrolet Silverado, and the force of the impact propelled the Ford into two pedestrians in close proximity.Upon arrival, medical personnel pronounced both victims deceased at the scene. Manuel Ortiz was identified as one of the deceased victims. Law enforcement successfully located and apprehended the fleeing driver. Humberto Lopez Flores, a 26-year-old, is currently facing a range of charges, including vehicular manslaughter.In response, Ortiz’s family initiated a GoFundMe campaign to assist with funeral expenses. Witnes...

Breanna Moreno Died in Single-Vehicle Accident on North Litchfield Road [Goodyear, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:44 GMT

28-Year-Old Driver Dies after Crashing into Palm Tree on West Palm Valley BoulevardGOODYEAR, AZ (November 28, 2023) – Early Friday morning, police were called to a solo car crash that killed Breanna Moreno.The fatal accident happened on November 17th around 4:30 a.m. at the intersection of North Litchfield Road and West Palm Valley Boulevard.According to the Goodyear detectives, 28-year-old Moreno was the driver of the only vehicle involved. Investigation showed that she crashed into a palm tree where she ended up suffering extreme injuries.Furthermore, first responders transported Moreno to the hospital and unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries and died.Moreover, the authorities suspected speed as the contributing factor to the incident. The roadway was temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties. However, the road has since been reopened to the public.An active investigation is still underway, and any witnesses are urged to call the Goodyear Poli...

Here’s where to see the wildest, weirdest movies this holiday season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:44 GMT

Alamo Drafthouse has once again rounded up a bunch of wild and wonderfully wacky titles for late-night film buffs to enjoy this holiday season.So, if you need a little break from those Hallmark specials — and want something completely different — then come on out to this spot for out-of-the-ordinary cinema offerings in San Francisco.In many cases, the films show as part of Alamo’s two cool ongoing weekly series — Terror Tuesday (focused, of course, on horror) and Weird Wednesday (everything you need to know is in the title).As far as the former goes, gore hounds can check out Dario Argento’s 1975 Italian giallo classic “Deep Red” (also known as “The Hatchet Murders”) on Dec. 5; Eric Freeman going totally off the rails in the holiday slasher flick “Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2” on Dec. 12; and a vastly different (and bloody) kind of “Home Alone” experience in “Dial Code Santa Claus” on Dec....

Walnut Creek police investigating suspicious death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:44 GMT

WALNUT CREEK — Police here are investigating a suspicious death that was discovered Monday afternoon, authorities said.Walnut Creek police say that at about 3 p.m. Monday they were called to a home on the 1000 block of Camino Verde Circle for a report of a male who was deceased in his residence. Police haven’t said whether the decedent was a man or a boy.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Flaring at Richmond refinery triggers alert Monday afternoon Crime and Public Safety | Prominent Bay Area lawyer hit with state bar disciplinary charges, allegations he cheated client out of hundreds of thousands Crime and Public Safety | Police identify Oakland rapper killed during early morning confrontation Crime and Public Safety | Walnut Creek man gets two years for ‘eavesdropping’ with hidden camera in Starbucks bathroom Crime and Public Safety | One killed, another wounded in Oakland sho...

41 workers freed from tunnel in India after 17 days

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:44 GMT

Associated PressUTTARKASHI, India — All 41 construction workers who were trapped in a collapsed mountain tunnel in northern India for more than two weeks were pulled out on Tuesday, bringing a happy end to a drawn-out rescue mission that had gripped the country for days.Locals, relatives and government officials erupted in joy, set off firecrackers and shouted “Bharat Mata ki Jai” — Hindi for “Long live mother India — as smiling workers began emerging from the tunnel entrance. Officials hung floral garlands around the necks of the first rescued workers as the crowd cheered.Nitin Gadkari, the country’s minister of road transport and highways, said in a video posted on the social media platform X that he was “completely relieved and happy” after all of the workers were rescued from the Silkyara Tunnel in the northern Indian town of Uttarkashi following the 17-day ordeal.“This was a well-coordinated effort by multiple agencies, marking one of t...