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Bulletproof glass riddled with bullets at elementary school north of Denver

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:58:33 GMT

Masked and hooded boys shot up the entrance of Coronado Hills Elementary in north metro Denver one night last month, leaving holes in the bulletproof glass and school officials waiting for costly repairs.And after this vandalism on March 26, the students — pre-kindergarten through fifth grade — have been curious upon arrival for class. They want to touch the bullet holes, office manager Rosa Becerra said.“We let them touch the holes, but we don’t want them to push in the glass,” Becerra said. Boards have been installed as makeshift buttressing.The glass hadn’t been replaced this week because the cost exceeds $5,000, she said.The shooting happened during spring break at night and nobody was in the building, Adams 12 Five Star School District officials said. Extra security staffers were added at Coronado Hills, located between Denver and Thornton in unincorporated Adams County, on the first day back from break.“The school is now leaving its outside ...

Lakewood shooting leaves two dead, one hospitalized

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:58:33 GMT

Three people were shot in Lakewood on Thursday, leaving two victims dead and one in the hospital.UPDATE: Two victims have been pronounced dead. Another has been hospitalized. A suspect is not in custody but we do not believe there is any danger to the community. pic.twitter.com/wgsBCjmTLT— Lakewood Police Dept. (@LakewoodPDCO) April 6, 2023The shooting happened in the area of West 14th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard, the Lakewood Police Department said in a 12:21 p.m. tweet.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Bulletproof glass riddled with bullets at elementary school north of Denver Crime and Public Safety | Domestic violence shooting suspect, Adams County Sheriff deputies exchange gunfire Crime and Public Safety | El Paso County sheriff will investigate fatal police shooting at Colorado Springs mall Crime and Public Safety | Aurora officers justified in shooting of man on RTD bus, DA says Crime and Public S...

Bakersfield man charged with making death and bomb threats to Planned Parenthood

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:58:33 GMT

A Bakersfield man is facing federal charges after allegedly making threatening phone calls last year, including to a Planned Parenthood the day the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, officials announced Thursday.Nishith Tharaka Vandebona, 34, was living in Camarillo during the alleged offenses. He was charged with three misdemeanor counts of threatened forcible intimidation regarding the obtaining and provision of reproductive health services under the federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, otherwise known as the FACE Act, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. He was also charged with two felony counts of transmitting threatening communications in interstate commerce to another organization in Ventura County.According to a March 29 indictment that was unsealed this week, from February to June of last year, Vandebona allegedly used an application to create anonymous phone numbers to make the threatening calls.On the day the Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973...

Top 10 Trailblazers in the Entertainment Industry

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:58:33 GMT

1 –  Tiffany Davis Tiffany Davis, an entertainment producer dedicated to producing the most impactful and high-profile events in the world, is a powerhouse in the entertainment industry. During her tenure as president and co-founder of Quay Entertainment, Tiffany has worked with the world’s leading artists, athletes, and entertainers, delivering unparalleled experiences to millions of fans worldwide. Her team’s involvement in some of the most iconic events in recent history, from the Olympics to the Super Bowl, has helped transform them into unforgettable experiences that will endure for a lifetime. Currently, they are working on the inaugural Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.As an innovator in the entertainment industry, Tiffany has been recognized for her contributions. Notable among her accomplishments was spearheading the first full online voting system for an award show broadcast on network television, which revolutionized the voting process for the Academy of Country...

1 Killed, 2 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Faraday Avenue [Carlsbad, CA]

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:58:33 GMT

Three-Vehicle Collision in Carlsbad Left One FatalityCARLSBAD, CA (April 6, 2023) – Thursday morning, a multi-vehicle crash on Faraday Avenue left one person dead and two others with injuries.The collision happened around 6:45 a.m. at the 2700 block of Faraday Avenue in the city of Carlsbad.According to the police, a Mazda MX-5 traveling east at high speed lost control and veered onto the westbound lane.Consequently, the Mazda collided with a Honda Accord and a Toyota Corolla before being engulfed in flames.Responding emergency personnel declared the Mazda driver dead at the scene. However, their identity has not been released pending notification from the next of kin.Paramedics transported the occupants of the Toyota and Honda to a hospital with unspecified injuries.Based on the initial investigation, the Mazda lost control due to excessive speed and wet road conditions.At this time, the Carlsbad Police Department is asking anyone with additional information about the Faraday...

Microbe Ninja™ Launches AquaCube™: Solving Difficulties Of Opening Plastic Bags In Grocery Stores

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:58:33 GMT

Credit: AquaCubeSummary: Microbe Ninja releases AquaCube, which helps everyday shoppers easily open plastic bags for produce, meat and bakery departments found in grocery stores in a cleaner, more efficient way.DFI division company Microbe Ninja has released AquaCube, their hands-free device that gently mists fingertips with water. Their invention helps customers open plastic bags found in various grocery store departments such as produce, meat and bakery. Through motion detection, AquaCube saves time and prevents frustration normal shoppers endure when using these bags. Customers have a pesky habit of licking or spitting on their fingers so they can grip the edges of plastic bags more easily. Not only is this an unsanitary practice that should be avoided, mask use further complicates this basic solution.Additionally, in California where Microbe Ninja is based, legislation has called for biodegradable plastic bags that make it even harder to open bags because of their thinner design...

The 10 most expensive reported home sales in Los Gatos the week of March 27

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:58:33 GMT

A house in Los Gatos that sold for $8.6 million tops the list of the most expensive real estate sales in Los Gatos in the past two weeks.In total, 13 real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $3.3 million. The average price per square foot ended up at $1,281.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded from the week of March 20 to the week of April 3 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $2 million, single-family residence in the 400 block of Bird AvenueThe 1,722 square-foot detached house in the 400 block of Bird Avenue in Los Gatos has now been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in March and the total purchase price was $1,950,000, $1,132 per square foot. The house was built in 1946. The house features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.Bird Avenue9. $2.2 million, single-family house in the 300 block of Market StreetThe 2,026 square-foot detached house in the 300 block of Ma...

Watch: SF Giants Rule 5 pick Blake Sabol slugs first career home run

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:58:33 GMT

CHICAGO — Blake Sabol won’t soon forget this week.A mere Pirates farmhand this time last year, Sabol started on Opening Day in Yankee Stadium, collected his first major-league hit the following game and on Thursday went yard for the first time. It was not a cheap shot, either.In his first at-bat against White Sox starter Lance Lynn, Sabol put a big swing on a 1-0 cutter and drove it deep into the center field seats. It left the bat at 109 mph and traveled 434 feet. Rounding first base, Sabol soaked in the moment, raising his right arm in the air in celebration.Blake Sabol CRUSHES his first MLB home run pic.twitter.com/8cNrasfdFP— SF Giants on NBCS (@NBCSGiants) April 6, 2023Related ArticlesSan Francisco Giants | SF Giants fans: Crab fries, Italian beef, grilled cheese (with hot soup) join the Oracle Park lineup San Francisco Giants | 7 surprising World Series moments starring the Giants and Oakland A’s San Francisco Giants | ...

San Jose, Oakland airports rebound — yet stay below pre-COVID heights

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:58:33 GMT

 San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan holds a model of a Spirit Airlines jetliner during an event at San Jose International Airport, February 2023. John Aitken, the city’s director of aviation, stands next to Mahan. (George Avalos/Bay Area News Group)Passenger travel activity continues to rebound at the international airports in San Jose and Oakland — yet both aviation hubs remain far below the heights they reached prior to the outbreak of the coronavirus.San Jose International Airport handled slightly more than 821,800 passengers during February, which was up 34% from the same month in 2022, according to a post on the airport’s website.Oakland International Airport accommodated just over 794,300 passengers in February, representing an increase of 19% compared with February 2022, the aviation complex reported.Measured over the most recent 12-month period that ended in February, both airports are showing steady improvement compared with recent years.Oakland Airport h...

Armed suspects tied to Redwood City catalytic converter thefts

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:58:33 GMT

(KRON) -- The Redwood City Police Department is warning the public about a recent string of catalytic converter thefts involving armed suspects. There were eight catalytic converter thefts on March 21 that appeared to involve the same three suspects, Redwood City PD said in a news alert.Private security video police obtained from a resident showed a group of three suspects involved in one of the thefts. One of the suspects appeared to be armed with an AK-47 style assault weapon, police said. Armed home invasion suspect arrested by San Jose PD This is one of several recent catalytic converter theft incidents across the Bay Areas involving armed suspects. Redwood City PD is urging residents to use caution if they observe a catalytic converter theft in progress and to contact law enforcement."Do not take an action that would endanger yourself or others," police warn.Suspects in the March 21 thefts are described as follows:Suspect 1: Male wearing a Bape brand shark zip-up sweater, lig...