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King Soopers store being remodeled in Colorado Springs closed by asbestos concerns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:39 GMT

A King Soopers store in Colorado Springs is temporarily closed because of safety concerns over asbestos.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Pair arrested in Wheat Ridge store suspected in serial thefts worth about $200,000 Crime and Public Safety | Following Boulder King Soopers tragedy, local artist turns memorial flowers into compost The store, 2910 South Academy Blvd., is being remodeled and recent testing indicates the “possible existence of asbestos,” the company said in a news release. The store “is temporarily closed out of an abundance of caution.”Store operators are working with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment moving forward as well as an independent asbestos abatement experts.“The store will remain closed until there is full confidence that all concerns have been addressed,” the release said. Meanwhile, patrons are asked to shop at other nearby King Soopers locations in Col...

Sheridan needs a new superintendent. The process has divided the community — again.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:39 GMT

The Sheridan school district has no superintendent this month — and no clear plan to open a search.Related ArticlesEducation | Judge sees “reasonable belief” that Denver school board’s closed-door meeting violated law, will review recording Education | Douglas County School Board members violated Colorado Open Meetings Law, judge rules Education | Denver school board’s closed-door meeting after East High shooting did not violate law, DPS tells judge Education | CU Boulder researchers discover new direction for treating ALS Education | Denver school board reverses 2020 ban on police in schools, paving way for long-term return of SROs Some board members want to appoint the internal candidate recommended by the departing superintendent, Pat Sandos. That proposal has divided the board, with one member accusing the board president of trying to bribe her to go along. Meanwhile, th...

Police pursue suspected car thief in Los Angeles County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:39 GMT

Authorities in Los Angeles County worked to apprehend the driver of a truck that was believed to have been stolen Tuesday afternoon.The chase began in Wilmington, in L.A.’s Harbor region, around 5 p.m. After driving through city streets and intersections, the suspect bailed from the truck and ran into a residential community around N. Neptune Avenue and W. Q Street, Sky5 footage showed.As of 5:30 p.m., police had surrounded the neighborhood and were attempting to convince the suspect to surrender. This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA for updates.

Orange County officials concerned over 'obscene' children's books

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:39 GMT

Huntington Beach city council officials are raising concerns over children’s library books that they believe are obscene and should not be accessible to young people. Gracey Van Der Mark, Huntington Beach Mayor Pro Tem, says there are several books in circulation at the library that are too sexually explicit for children and teenagers.  “We’re just trying to start a dialogue with our city staff, our librarians, our city attorney to what it is we can do to protect our children without violating anyone’s freedom of speech,” Van Der Mark said. She believes there should be new rules put in place to restrict children’s and teen’s access to inappropriate books. “So for example, if there's a book that has sexually explicit content, should we put a label on it so the parents know what is in there? Should we put it in a different section? Should we require an ID to show that you're an adult to check it out? We’re looking for solutions right now," she said.Critics includin...

Man sentenced to prison for child sex trafficking of Riverside teen

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:39 GMT

A Fresno man was sentenced to prison Tuesday for child sex trafficking of a teenager in Ventura County.Javontay Bess, 27, was sentenced to 15 years and four months in prison on charges of felony human trafficking of a minor with a special allegation of being paroled at the time of the offense.Bess was involved in the trafficking of a 16-year-old girl from Riverside, who was discovered and rescued in 2019, according to the Ventura County District Attorney's Office.In May 2019, a citizen contacted Ventura County authorities to report "suspicious circumstances and possible sex trafficking at a Camarillo motel,” according to court documents.Detectives discovered Bess used online advertising to arrange commercial sex acts with the teenager at Ventura County motels.At the time, “investigators quickly narrowed down the juvenile’s location to the Newbury Park area,” authorities said.But the teen left Ventura County before authorities could track her down. She traveled to the Bakersfield are...

Former Berkeley Mayor Gus Newport, global social justice activist, dies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:39 GMT

Eugene “Gus” Newport, a cherished progressive organizer, international social justice activist and two-term Berkeley mayor, died Saturday evening, according to his family.He passed away at the age of 88, after being admitted to the intensive care unit at a local hospital last week, his son, Kyle Newport, announced.“We witnessed a peaceful transition fit for the man that he was,” Kyle Newport shared on Facebook. “A single tear gently rolled down his cheek and I couldn’t help but think that it was for the multitude of friends, coworkers, projects, and events that he was leaving behind. But then again it could be for the family and friends that he will (soon) reunite with in the next chapter.”For six decades, Gus Newport dedicated his life to melding mobilization on the local level with diplomacy on an international stage.Along the way, he befriended a host of political visionaries in his role as a community leader and elder statesman, including Harry Belafonte, Angela Davis, Ada...

Suspect arrested in Pier 39 shooting identified

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:39 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- One person has been arrested in connection to a shooting Sunday at Pier 39 in San Francisco, the San Francisco Police Department confirmed Tuesday. The shooting, which left six people injured, erupted on Sunday evening at around 7:12 p.m.SFPD officers responded to reports of a shooting involving the occupants of a white sedan exchanging gunfire with the occupants of a black SUV. Two uninvolved victim vehicles were struck by gunfire in the area of Beach and Stockton Streets. Toddler struck by commercial truck in Concord in stable condition The victims in those vehicles, a 48-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman, both sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The man was struck by broken glass, while the woman was struck by glass and bullet fragments.As the vehicles continued south along the Embarcadero, the black SUV collided with a fixed object and came to a stop. The occupants of the SUV were detained as the white sedan fled the scene. The SUV's occupants w...

'Our daughter is home': Alexis Gabe's family creates memorial for her in their home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:39 GMT

(KRON) -- Following last weekend's funeral service, the family of Alexis Gabe has created a memorial for their daughter at their home. Gabe, 24, disappeared in January of 2022. Her family, law enforcement and hundreds of community members spent months searching for her.The first of her remains were found in November of last year. More of her remains were found back in March. However, some of her remains are still missing and may not ever be found. Video: Fighter jet intercepts plane over Marin County for violating Biden air space What remains the family does have are now displayed in their home, contained in a tear drop shaped urn that is etched with her name, the years she lived -- 1998-2022 -- and four white butterflies.Photo: Gwyn GabeThe urn is made from silver and matte black aluminum, according to Gabe's father Gwyn Gabe, and is "very heavy." The urn is displayed alongside a framed photo of Alexis, placed among candles, flowers and a large silver "A" with a butterfly on it. ...

Voters set the stage for November as Virginia’s tightly-contested primaries close

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:39 GMT

Pivotal races are being called in Virginia’s fiercely contested party primaries, as voters determine who advances to a potentially game-changing election this fall.Counting is underway to name the winners in Virginia’s Democratic and Republican primaries for top prosecutor, state legislature, county board and more. Tuesday sets the stage for a November election that could re-define the balance of power in the Old Dominion, and the results are sure to be closely scrutinized for hints about which direction a bitterly divided General Assembly could swing.WTOP’s reporters will keep an eye on the numbers throughout the evening. Stay with WTOP.com and listen online for updates and analysis as the votes are counted. Click here for live election results.Live Virginia primary election resultsMore Local Politics and Elections NewsMore Virginia NewsCommonwealth’s AttorneyWhile much attention will be focused on the races for state legislature, the Commonwealth’s At...

Australia wins Ashes classic as Cummins finishes off 2-wicket win over England in 1st test

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:49:39 GMT

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Pat Cummins threw off his helmet, tossed away his bat and wheeled away in celebration after playing a captain’s innings to help Australia win an Ashes classic on Tuesday.England’s “Bazball” cricket revolution got a lesson from Down Under in a series-opening test that went down to the wire on the fifth and final day.Chasing 281 at a raucous Edgbaston, the Australians reached the target inside the final hour for a two-wicket victory after opener Usman Khawaja hit a patient 65 and Cummins finished the job with an unbeaten 44 containing two sixes and four fours.“Both teams spoke a lot about playing your own style,” Cummins said about triumphing over England’s high-stakes attacking approach under Ben Stokes. “And that’s the beauty of this series. Two contrasting styles, playing to our strengths and that made for great entertainment.”Cummins shared a match-winning ninth-wicket partnership of 55 with tailender Nathan Lyon (16 not out), hitting t...