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Denver officer arrested for assault in Adams County

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:44:52 GMT

A Denver police officer was arrested in Adams County on Wednesday on suspicion of third-degree assault related to domestic violence.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | A second Green Valley Ranch arson suspect is on track for plea deal, attorney says Crime and Public Safety | Aurora man already sentenced for 2021 murder now to serve 45 years for shooting at Denver police Crime and Public Safety | Denver Police, 911 launches automated response messaging program Crime and Public Safety | Man dies in custody at Denver detention center Tuesday Crime and Public Safety | 2 dead, 5 injured in shooting outside motorcycle club in Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood Officer Anthony Guzman Jr. was arrested on assault allegations related to an incident that occurred Aug. 8 in Thornton, the Denver Police Department announced in a news release Thursday.Guzman, 31, was hired by the department in 2022 and worked...

Football notes: CU Buffs’ Xavier Weaver looking forward to senior day

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:44:52 GMT

BOULDER,CO October 13:Colorado’s Xavier Weaver catches his first touchdown against Stanford during the Pac-12 football game with Stanford and Colorado on October 13, 2023. (Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)Although technically a senior in 2022, Xavier Weaver didn’t through senior day activities at South Florida. He knew he had the option to play one more year.The Colorado receiver knows his time in college football is nearing an end now, though, and he’s looking forward to celebrating senior day on Saturday when the Buffaloes (4-5, 1-5 Pac-12) host No. 23 Arizona (6-3, 4-2) in the home finale at Folsom Field (Noon, Pac-12 Network).“It’s gonna be cool, having my folks out here watching me walk across the field and stuff like that,” he said. “It’s gonna be a surreal moment knowing this is my last home game in college football, so I’ve just got to soak it all in and enjoy it.”Weaver, who played four seasons at USF, didn’t officially join the Buffs until this past summer, but he...

Women’s basketball: Impressive debuts for pair of CU Buffs freshmen

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:44:52 GMT

Colorado’s Jadyn Atchison drives against Le Moyne’s Leah Middleton at the CU Events Center on November 8, 2023.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)There’s no question the Colorado women’s basketball team will lean on its veterans this season.The 20th-ranked Buffaloes are loaded with experienced players as they aim to repeat – or exceed – last year’s run to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.Wednesday night provided a small glimpse into the future, however, as a pair of freshmen had impressive debuts in the Buffs’ 97-38 rout of Le Moyne.Mikayla Johnson, a 6-foot-1 guard from Anchorage, Alaska, got to Boulder in January but redshirted during the second semester last year. She came off the bench Wednesday to play 13 minutes, scoring six points on 3-of-5 shooting, while picking up three rebounds and two steals.Jadyn Atchison, a 6-1 guard from Cedar Hill, Texas, played 12 minutes, scoring eight points on 3-of-7 shooting, grabbing five rebounds and getting a steal.“I thought ...

Public transit bus slams into restaurant in Long Beach; at least 14 hurt

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:44:52 GMT

At least 14 people were injured when a public transit bus slammed into a building in Long Beach Thursday afternoon, authorities said.Crews with the Long Beach Fire Department responded to the collision at around 3:17 p.m. at South Street and California Avenue where the bus went through the front of a seafood restaurant.Aerial footage of the scene captured by Sky5 showed a car that appeared to be completely destroyed at the front end of the bus, although it was unclear if that vehicle had been parked or was moving at the time of the collision.At least 14 people injured in crash involving a bus that crashed into a building in Long Beach on Nov. 9, 2023. (KTLA)At least 14 people injured in crash involving a bus that crashed into a building in Long Beach on Nov. 9, 2023. (KTLA)Fire officials say five people were hospitalized and nine people suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene. South Street was expected to remain closed for several hours. This is a developing story. Sta...

Attempted murder investigation underway after violent altercation at Victorville gym

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:44:52 GMT

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputies are investigating an attempted murder after a deputy and a suspect were injured when authorities responded for a report of a man making violent threats at a Victorville gym.Around 11:20 a.m., deputies from the Victorville station responded to the In-Shape Family Fitness gym located on the 14600 block of Valley Center Drive for a report of a "terrorist threat."A spokesperson for the Sheriff's Department said the suspect was making threats inside the gym prior to law enforcement's arrival. He then exited the gym, at which point a "lethal force encounter" took place.Officials had previously confirmed that at least one deputy opened fire at the scene, but it's unclear what lead up to shots being fired.Law enforcement vehicles block off the parking lot of a gym in Victorville where a shooting involving a deputy took place on Nov. 9, 2023. (Shelby Nelson/KTLA)Both the suspect and one deputy were wounded during the altercation and were tr...

Grove shooting was 'business dispute,' police say; shooter won't face charges

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:44:52 GMT

New details are emerging about the shooting at the parking garage of an Erewhon Market near The Grove last week.Los Angeles Police Department officials have told KTLA that the victim and the shooter, who emerged from a Lamborghini, knew each other prior to the violent altercation.The incident stemmed from a supposed business dispute, police said. Security footage from inside the garage showed men arguing leading to a third man joining the scuffle as the confrontation spilled onto the street.Eventually, one of the original men involved in the dispute pulled out a gun and began firing.As the victim is on the ground, the shooting suspect is seen running back into the garage with his hand over his left pocket.By the time police arrived, the victim was already gone. Authorities said he jumped into a black Mercedes Benz and drove himself to the hospital where he was later located and questioned.  The unidentified victim survived was said to be in stable condition.Despite video eviden...

Brawls follow Hamas attack film at Museum of Tolerance in LA

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:44:52 GMT

Associated PressLOS ANGELES — Street fights erupted between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrators outside Los Angeles’ Museum of Tolerance after a private screening of video showing the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas militants.The Los Angeles Times reported that 150 people attended the private screening of “Bearing Witness to the October 7th Massacre,” that included graphic footage captured by Hamas militants’ body cameras and cellphones and was compiled by the Israel Defense Forces.Outside the museum, demonstrators waved flags and got into shouting matches, before dispersing as the event ended, the newspaper reported. But an hour later, a small group of demonstrators returned and fistfights broke out.“Two reports for battery were taken and will be thoroughly investigated,” the Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement Thursday. “At this time, we do not have suspects in custody relating to the battery, or for any other reas...

Jury awards $1.2M to De Niro’s former assistant in NY trial

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:44:52 GMT

By Larry Neumeister | Associated PressNEW YORK — A jury awarded more than $1.2 million to Robert De Niro’s former personal assistant Thursday, finding one of his companies responsible for subjecting her to a toxic work environment.While the jury found De Niro was not personally liable for the abuse, it said his company, Canal Productions, engaged in gender discrimination and retaliation against former assistant Graham Chase Robinson and should make two payments of $632,142 to her.De Niro, who spent three days at the two-week trial — including two on the witness stand — has been ensnared in dueling lawsuits with Robinson since she quit in April 2019. He was not in the courtroom when the verdict was read aloud Thursday afternoon.Robinson, 41, smiled as the verdict was being delivered. After the jury left the room, she hugged her lawyers.Outside the courthouse, she smiled broadly and at other times seemed to be near tears. She did not comment.Lawyers on both sides claimed victory...

Letters: Chance to teach | Gaza ceasefire | Pause aid | Forgotten argument | No ‘Advantage’

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:44:52 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Forgotten argumentfor the time changeRe: “We voted in 2018 to stop changing the clock, but time is still ready to fall back” (Page A1, Nov. 4).I can’t count how many articles there have been in this newspaper (and on TV) about the detrimental effects of the daylight saving time change.People complain that it disrupts their routine, interferes with their sleep cycle and may cause potential medical problems. These are not new complaints. However, 50 years ago when people complained about the time change, they were quickly reminded that the major safety benefit was that schoolchildren would be able to go to school in the daylight and come home after school before dark. That ended the discussion.Today I hardly ever see anyone in the media present that as a worthwhile reason for the time adjustment. What changed?Jim RoeslerSan RamonSchool board missesa chance to teachWhat lesson has the Antioch sc...

How to watch tonight’s San Jose Sharks-Edmonton Oilers game

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:44:52 GMT

Local San Jose Sharks fans will need a subscription to Hulu or ESPN+ to watch the team’s game against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.The Sharks game is one of five this season that will be shown exclusively on ESPN+ and Hulu. The others are Nov. 14 vs. the Florida Panthers, Dec. 19 and April 4 vs. the Los Angeles Kings, and Dec. 21 vs. the Arizona Coyotes.The game starts at 7:30 (PST).All other Sharks games this regular season are being telecast on NBC Sports California. Every game can be heard on the online-only Sharks Audio Network.A subscription to ESPN+ costs $10.99 per month.Both the Sharks and Oilers are desperately searching for a victory. San Jose won its first game of the season on Tuesday, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1, and enters Tuesday with a 1-10-1 record. The Oilers, who entered the season with Stanley Cup aspirations, have lost three straight and have the second-worst record in the NHL at 2-8-1.The Sharks are 0-5-3 against the Oilers since the star...