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Change begins: CU Buffs center Lawson Lovering reportedly headed to transfer portal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:31 GMT

With the incoming recruiting class of 2023, Colorado men’s basketball coach Tad Boyle over-signed for the first time in his 13 seasons with the Buffaloes, expecting at least one roster defection.That loss apparently already has happened, and it isn’t the first player most Buffs fans likely would have guessed.According to a report published Tuesday evening by On3Sports, 7-foot-1 sophomore center Lawson Lovering has entered the transfer portal.While Lovering’s apparent defection solves the Buffs’ most immediate numbers issue, on a team that had two true freshmen redshirting and highly regarded recruit Quincy Allen sitting on the bench, a 34-game starter who came on strong down the stretch being the first to go arrives as a gut-punch.Lauded by Boyle throughout the Buffs’ 18-17 season for his consistent defense, Lovering struggled offensively during the first half of the season but improved as the weeks went on.He started 34 games, missing just the Dec. 21 win against Southern Utah due ...

Crash kills child, jams traffic on 60 Freeway in Industry

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:31 GMT

An early morning crash killed a child and closed westbound traffic on the 60 Freeway in Industry on Wednesday morning.The crash, which occurred a few minutes after 4 a.m., was reported as a wrong-way driver, though the California Highway Patrol can not confirm that was the case.Officials responded to the scene on the 60 Freeway at Crossroads Parkway and issued a SigAlert, closing all lanes of westbound traffic for several hours. One lane reopened by 7:20 a.m., and all lanes were fully reopened by about 9:15 a.m., Caltrans said.A crash on the 60 Freeway killed an 11-year-old child on March 22, 2023. (KeyNews.TV)A crash on the 60 Freeway killed an 11-year-old child on March 22, 2023. (KeyNews.TV)A crash on the 60 Freeway killed an 11-year-old child on March 22, 2023. (KeyNews.TV)One person, an 11-year-old child, was killed in the crash, and no information about other injuries was available.Footage from the scene shows what appears to be a compact car, possibly a Toyota, that suffered ...

Storm blamed for 2 deaths in California

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:31 GMT

A strong late-season Pacific storm that brought damaging winds and more rain and snow to saturated California has been blamed for two deaths and forecasters said additional flooding was possible Wednesday in parts of the state.Tuesday's storm blasted the San Francisco Bay Area with powerful gusts and downpours, pounded Sacramento — the state capital — with intense hail and set rainfall records in Southern California.The storm was gradually tapering off in California from north to south as the expansive system pushed inland across the Southwest, the Four Corners region and the central and southern Rockies, the National Weather Service said. On Tuesday, some residents of north-central Arizona were told to prepare to evacuate because of rising water levels in rivers and basins.A vehicle drives past fallen trees along Big Basin Way during the latest atmospheric storm event in Boulder Creek, Calif. Tuesday, March 21, 2023. (Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)A tree downed by high...

Rare parasite strain killed California sea otters, could pose human health risk: Study

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:31 GMT

(The Hill) -- An unusually virulent type of toxoplasmosis is killing California sea otters — and may pose an eventual public health threat to other marine animals and to humans, a new study has found.This deadly disease, thus far identified in four stranded otters, comes from a rare strain of the microscopic parasite Toxoplasma gondii, according to the study published Wednesday in Frontiers in Marine Science.While toxoplasmosis is common in sea otters and can be fatal, the authors stressed that this form appears to be especially vicious and capable of swiftly killing healthy adult animals.Because this strain of Toxoplasma has never been detected on California’s coast before, the researchers are assuming that it is a recent arrival.As such, they expressed concerns about potential contamination of the environment and the marine food chain — warning that such circumstances could pose a public health risk. Thus far, however, no infections have been reported in humans...

Easter Basket Gift Ideas For Kids

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:31 GMT

As a mom of two, I always wonder what exactly to put in my kids’ Easter baskets. I’m not a big fan of just filling it all up with sugar and candy. I like to find little goodies that they can continue to play with and be excited about. I found some really cool little gift ideas that I would love to share with you all.Here are a few fun toys that all the kids will love in their baskets this holiday!Little Live Pets Surprise Chick Playset ($24.99; 4-8 years old) No need to keep Surprise Chick “cooped” up at home, take it everywhere in the Little Live Pets Surprise Chick House. The playset lets the chicks hop and explore right outside their own front door. The Surprise Chick House playset comes with one of two Surprise Chicks with soft flocked skin and wings themed as either Donut or Cherry Blossom.Treasure X Dino Gold Dino Hunter ($9.99; ages 5+) Prepare to crack into some prehistoric playtime fun and adventure with the all-new Treasure X Dino Gold Dino Hunter with new dinos, a n...

Luis Perez Perez Arrested after Injury Hit-and-Run on Stony Point Road [Santa Rosa, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:31 GMT

Hit-and-Run DUI near College Avenue Resulted in InjuriesSANTA ROSA, CA (March 22, 2023) – Thursday afternoon, Luis Perez Perez was arrested following a hit-and-run crash on Stony Point that left two people injured.The incident happened around 7:08 p.m. at the intersection of Stony Point Road and West College Avenue in Santa Rosa.According to reports, Perez, in a northbound gray Honda van going towards West College Avenue collided with three vehicles stopped in traffic. The impact of the collision left multiple people with injuries.Emergency crews arrived shortly after and treated the injured victims. Medics also transported a man and a pregnant woman to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.Following the crash, Perez exited the van and fled the scene on foot. Police eventually tracked him down. Officials then booked 24-year-old Luis Perez Perez, of Santa Rosa, into Sonoma County Jail. Authorities charged Perez Perez with suspicion of DUI, due to havin...

Harold Brown Pronounced Dead, Lonell Veloz Injured in Car Crash on Racho Vista Boulevard [Palmdale, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:31 GMT

Rollover Accident South of Avenue O Left 32-Year-Old Man DeadPALMDALE, CA (March 22, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, Lonell Veloz sustained injuries after a fatal rollover crash on Racho Vista Boulevard that claimed the life of Harold Brown.The incident happened around 2:19 a.m. along the southbound Antelope Valley Freeway on Racho Vista Boulevard, south of Avenue O.According to the investigators, a 2005 BMW veered off the road and struck a metal guardrail down the dirt embankment.Unfortunately, the vehicle overturned and left the driver with fatal injuries. The first responders declared 32-year-old Harold Brown dead at the scene.Meanwhile, paramedics transported his passenger, 40-year-old Lonell Veloz of Boron, to Antelope Valley Medical Center for moderate injuries.At this time, the circumstances that led up to the car crash remain unclear. Those with additional information about the incident can contact  Officer A. Diaz at the Antelope Valley area CHP Office at 661-948-8541...

Marco Anthony Salgado Roman Killed in Fiery Multi-Car Crash on 34th Street [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:31 GMT

18-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck in Fiery Multi-Vehicle Accident near McDowell RoadPHOENIX, AZ (March 22, 2023) – Friday night, Marco Anthony Salgado Roman was killed in a fiery multi-car crash on 34th Street.The incident occurred just after 10:00 p.m., near McDowell Road on March 17th.At this time, the events leading up to the collision remain unclear. However, reports indicate that a driver struck multiple vehicles and immediately fled the scene.First responders located multiple vehicles, including a patrol car, engulfed in flames upon arrival. Medical personnel took five people, including two deputies, to a nearby hospital for further treatment.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced 18-year-old Roman dead at the scene.Following preliminary duties, officers were unable to locate the suspect driver. However, the crash is still under investigation and any witnesses are urged to contact the Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.No words can mend the broken hearts and ...

Outfest Fusion Envisions Abundance for QTBIPOC Creators

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:31 GMT

Celebrating its 20th anniversary,  Outfest Fusion QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous and People of Color) Film Festival is presented by IMDb this year, and that is notable. IMDb is remains a vital resource for information about the entertainment industry, after all. As the industry strives to do right by marginalized groups in terms of representation and opportunities, Fusion’s profile continues to grow as its message of inclusive celebration is amplified. Running March 24 – mid April, with in-person and online events, the event aims to highlight under-represented creative voices with screenings, workshops and networking. It all kicks off with an Opening Night Gala honoring filmmaker Elegance Bratton (A24’s The Inspection) with the Fusion Achievement Award, recognizing “significant contribution to LGBTQ+ visibility in stories, arts and media.”As always, Fusion’s programming runs the gamut thematically with the common thread of queer and BIPOC story-telling. This year selected ...

Bay Area storm: Falling tree kills man in Oakland

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:58:31 GMT

OAKLAND — A man believed to be homeless was killed Tuesday afternoon when a tree fell on a tent he was in near Lake Merritt, authorities said.The Alameda County Coroner’s Office is in the process of confirming the man’s identity. His relatives will be notified before his name is released to the public.The tree fell on the tent the man was in about 4:23 p.m. Tuesday in the 500 block of Bellevue Avenue near the Rotary Nature Center, authorities said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.No other details were immediately available.A surprisingly strong storm, featuring wind gusts that approached 90 mph, caused scores of trees to fall throughout the Bay Area on Tuesday. Falling trees killed one person in Portola Valley and another in Rossmoor.