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Colorado’s largest proposed battery plant gets last-minute charge despite opposition, winning OK

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:08:10 GMT

Plans for Colorado’s largest battery plant in Brighton nearly ran out of juice in the face of strong opposition from neighbors who fear chemical contamination from the planned lithium-ion manufacturing facility.But in a 4-3 vote Tuesday night, the Brighton City Council passed an ordinance granting the proper zoning for the site on South Bromley Lane. The approval will allow Amprius Technologies Inc. to build out a 775,000-square-foot facility within a vacant industrial building to produce batteries for a world rapidly turning to non-fossil fuel energy sources.The vote followed several hours of testimony and fraught public input. A steady stream of neighbors told the council that the site, at 18875 East Bromley Lane, was too close to hundreds of homes and that the risk of exposure to chemical releases or fires at the plant was too great.Also in the audience Tuesday were a number of project supporters who touted the 300 or so jobs and the nearly $200 million investment the Calif...

Opinion: Ken Buck takes on a dirty job, cleaning up the Colorado GOP

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:08:10 GMT

This week Congressman Ken Buck auditioned for Dirty Jobs, the television program that showcases occupations where workers handle dangerous chemicals, viscera, biting animals, or raw sewage.He deftly handled the latter when he responded to the Colorado GOP’s recent email “Call to action for all county officers, elected officials, and concerned citizens.” The email solicits signatures for a letter to Colorado Members of Congress regarding the treatment of individuals jailed for their involvement in the January 6 attack on the Capitol.In this June 24, 2020, file photo, Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., listens during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Anna Moneymaker/The New York Times via AP, Pool, File)The rambling petition, penned by Todd M. Watkins, Vice Chairman of the El Paso County Republican Party, contends these “prisoners” are being “mistreated and abused.” Hundreds are “still detained without bond, most for misdemeanor offenses” or they have not been formally charged.  Many hav...

CU Boulder rehomes 80-year-old beehives found in Old Main

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:08:10 GMT

Two beehives believed to be at least 80 years old were rehomed after they were discovered in Old Main at the University of Colorado Boulder in August.Miles McGaughey, owner of Mountain Warrior Honey in Longmont, said the hives are “ancient.” McGaughey is a beekeeper and specializes in extracting large beehives from historic buildings, supporting the bees recovery and eventually rehoming them to a permanent location.“It’s an estimation, but after seeing lots of different combs after different ages, it was at least 80 or maybe older,” he said, later adding, “Anytime you deal with older structures, the chances are they’ve had bees in them for quite some time.”One of two hives that were found at Old Main at CU Boulder during an initial inspection of the building (Courtesy Photo / CU Boulder)McGaughey said he can tell how old a beehive is based on the colors of its layers. When bees make a honeycomb it starts out white, and as it gets older and more generations build on top of it, the co...

Video shows swimmer rescued from potentially deadly rip current

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:08:10 GMT

Southern California beachgoers are very familiar with rip currents, which can sweep unprepared swimmers out to sea in an instant.This powerful -and sometimes deadly- force of nature was captured on video in New Jersey over Labor Day Weekend when a bodyboarder jumped into action to save a man who was struggling to get back to shore.The incident happened on Sunday, Sept. 3 at Long Island Beach.Footage recorded by Steve Houser shows him paddling out to a man who, along with several other people, was being pulled into deeper water by a fast-moving rip current.With the help of another swimmer, the man grabs onto the bodyboard. Houser then pulls him through the heavy surf and safely back into shallow water, the video shows.Steve Houser pulls the struggling swimmer back to shore at Long Island Beach, New Jersey on Sept. 3, 2023. (Steve Houser via Storyful)“Happy to be in the right place at the right time!” Houser posted on his YouTube channel.After the rescue, the swimmer, Gabe McCabe, ack...

Here's where sweeping heat is closing U.S. schools

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:08:10 GMT

(The Hill) – Record-breaking late-summer heat is forcing multiple school districts to shut down their buildings early in the academic year.The National Weather Service said Tuesday a heat wave would "persist in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast through Thursday and linger all week in Texas and neighboring states."More than 61 million people are now living under heat advisories, causing mass disruption in school systems across the country. Michigan, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Ohio, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, New Jersey and Missouri have all had K-12 classes disrupted this week over the heat. Three public school systems in Western Massachusetts closed early on Wednesday and canceled classes for Thursday afternoon due to the heat. “These temperatures make teaching and learning especially difficult in the majority of our buildings that are not air conditioned. For that reason, Westfield Public Schools staff and students will be dismissed early the next two da...

Lakers president Jeanie Buss and comedian Jay Mohr marry

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:08:10 GMT

Los Angeles Lakers President Jeanie Buss and comedian Jay Mohr have tied the knot. The couple married on Sept. 3 and three days later, Mohr posted a photo from their Malibu beach ceremony on Instagram. "Happiness," he captioned the photo. Jeanie Buss and Jay Mohr married in Malibu on Sept. 3. (Photo: Instagram @jaymohr37).On his Instagram story, he shared a video of the big day from Sahar Whitley of Whitley Events. Mohr can be seen getting very emotional as soon as his bride walks down the aisle. The "Ghost Whisperer" star can be seen covering his mouth with his hands. Among those in attendance was Lakers podcast host Aaron Larsuel. He posted a photo with the blushing bride on Instagram."My brother and sister @jaymohr37 @jeaniebuss had the most beautiful private ceremony in Malibu this evening and made it official. Congrats you two!!!" he wrote. He also credited Linda Rambis, who works with the organization's front office, for "the party of the century!"The groom-to-b...

Danielle Marie Partida Loza Pronounced Dead Following Vehicle Accident near Weedpatch Highway [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:08:10 GMT

20-Year-Old Woman Dies after Vehicle Crashed into Power Pole Near East Panama LaneBAKERSFIELD, CA (September 6, 2023) – On Saturday evening, police responded to a vehicle accident that killed Danielle Marie Partida Loza.The incident took place near Weedpatch Highway and E Panama Lane, just north of Lamont, just before 8:20 p.m., August 26th.According to the CHP troopers, 20-year-old Loza headed westbound on East Panama Lane in a 2005 Toyota when she made a dangerous turn and veered off the road.As a result, Loza crashed into a wooden power pole, and the Toyota ended up lying on its side with extreme damage.Furthermore, authorities arrived at the scene and found Loza with serious injuries, which led to her death.Moreover, the authorities determined that Loza was not wearing her seatbelt at that time.At this time, the factor that caused the incident was not yet released, and further investigation is still ongoing.Sweet James sends out their warm and sincerest sympathies to the f...

Scowl Serve Ballistic Beats at 1720

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:08:10 GMT

A lot of bands are redefining what “hardcore” music means in 2023, and the Santa Cruz, California quartet known as Scowl are one of the most expressive. Refreshingly all over the place, going from speedy guttural punk to witchy alternative rock, Kat Moss (vocals), Malachi Greene (guitar), Bailey Lupo (bass), Cole Gilbert (drums), and Mikey Bifolco (guitar) built a following with the aggressive grinds on their debut album, How Flowers Grow in late 2021, and a relentless touring schedule getting it out there. Road life and experiences inspired a lot on their latest EP Psychic Dance Routine, and saw the band evolve as their sound and live show got attention.With bright green hair and a vocal that easily goes from evil grunt to sultry wail, Moss is a marvel to watch on stage, as many of us first did at this year’s Coachella, both in the desert and on the fest’s You Tube Livestream. The band’s partnership with Taco Bell’s ‘Feed The Beat’ program (which provides touring bands ...

Flash mob summer: How can retail theft stampedes be stopped?

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:08:10 GMT

When brazen groups of thieves in all-black clothes and hoodies sprinted into the Nordstrom at the Topanga Mall, the Yves Saint Laurent store at the Americana on Brand in Glendale and a pop-up Gucci store at South Coast Plaza, 911 calls from startled workers and shoppers came immediately.It wasn’t soon enough.Stealth planning, disguises, sheer ransacking speed – the thieves are in and out in two to four minutes – and getaways in multiple cars mean even a rapid law enforcement response can be too slow.With flash mobs of thieves committing dozens of heists in high-end and other stores around Southern California since early July, the problem became so dire that officials announced a task force focusing on cell tower dumps, surveillance video and other high-tech tools.Arrests are starting to happen. But halting the trend may take more time.“A lot of this stuff happens over social media and that’s how they coordinate with one another. A lot of these individuals don’t even know each other,...

Nick Bosa’s contract: How 49ers have handled star defender since 2019

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:08:10 GMT

SANTA CLARA – If Nick Bosa eventually lands a contract worth nearly $33 million a year, that would be a fitting number, and not just because  he’d be the NFL’s highest-paid defender.The 49ers originally signed Bosa for that amount … over his first four seasons combined.With talks ongoing for a record-setting extension, with the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year still not reporting to the 49ers, and with the season opener approaching Sunday at Pittsburgh, here is how Bosa’s contract status has unfolded with the 49ers:April 25, 2019: Bosa is in Nashville for the NFL Draft, where he is selected No. 2 overall behind quarterback Kyler Murray (Arizona Cardinals).July 24, 2019: Bosa signs a four-year, $33.55 million contract that aligns with the NFL’s rookie wage scale.April 25, 2022: The 49ers exercise their fifth-year option on Bosa’s rookie contract, for a $17.9 million salary in 2023.  “We’re going to do everything we can to keep him a part of this organization. He’s a fo...