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Garden of Gods signs vandalized — again — as park staffers struggle to manage 4 million visitors

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:22 GMT

The chiselers hit hard this spring at Colorado Springs’ famous Garden of the Gods red sandstone park, grinding out the “s” letters in “Gods” on rock signs – the latest challenge as natural park staffers struggle to prevent degradation with 4 million visitors in 2022.Colorado Springs police on Friday confirmed they’re investigating the latest vandalism which, on April 27, targeted two new etched rock entryway signs.“This time they really carved in deep, adding pockmarks ….. It is frustrating. We see this routinely, not just in vandalism but in comments on social media,” said Bret Tennis, administrator of this 1,338-acre park for 17 years. “Some people just have a problem with the ‘s.’ Their shared thought is that there is only one god and that it is blasphemous to use the ‘s’ ”A 1909 charter that gave the Garden of the Gods to the city for public use specified that it always must be named the Garden of the Gods. Heavily promoted by state and ...

Rockies add catcher Austin Wynns, designate Yonathan Daza for assignment

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:22 GMT

The Rockies made a number of roster moves ahead of Friday night’s game against the Mets in New York.The club activated right-handed starter Antonio Senzatela from the 15-day injured list and he will start Friday’s game.The Rockies also activated veteran catcher Austin Wynns to the 26-man roster. Wynn was claimed off of waivers from the Dodgers on Thursday.Related ArticlesColorado Rockies | Rockies rally from 4-0 deficit to sweep Brewers, win fourth straight game Colorado Rockies | Breaking down Kyle Freeland’s promising start as southpaw carries load for rotation in disarray Colorado Rockies | Rockies win season-best third straight game, first home series with defeat of Brewers Colorado Rockies | Rockies podcast: German Marquez’s injury continues fast-track to 100 losses Colorado Rockies | Elias Diaz, Ezequiel Tovar lead Rockies to win over Brewers To make room on the roster, cat...

LAC+USC Medical Center rebranding, will now be Los Angeles General

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:22 GMT

The largest and busiest hospital in Los Angeles County is getting a new name and identity. Earlier this week, Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center officially unveiled its new name and brand: Los Angeles General Medical Center.The hospital had an official unveiling Wednesday with special guest speakers, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and County Supervisor Hilda Solis, as well as hospital administrators and County Public Health officials.The new name and brand reflects the hospital's "active and intentional commitment to strengthen the trust between the medical center and the community of Los Angeles," officials said.The historic medical center is located east of downtown L.A. in Boyle Heights and has existed in the community in various forms since 1878.It's the largest hospital in Los Angeles County and the largest public hospital west of Texas, serving nearly 1 million patients every year. Its County+USC moniker comes from its partnership with the Los Angeles County Departm...

A California cannabis competition is looking for judges: Here's how to sign up

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:22 GMT

An annual cannabis judging competition hosted by a prominent weed culture magazine is returning to Southern California for another year of head-to-head competitions, and experts are sought to crown the state's top cannabis suppliers.The 2023 Cannabis Cup, orchestrated and organized by High Times, invites Southern California residents to participate in the annual marijuana battle royale. High Times is inviting SoCal residents of legal age to join the Cannabis Cup as judges by purchasing a take-home judging kit and providing their expertise on products provided by large-scale operations and mom-and-pop pot shops. Participating judges can evaluate sativa and indica flowers, gummies, chocolates, other edibles and pre-rolled joints.The competitions is open to all brands across California, but will be judged primarily by Southern California consumers, High Times said.It's the third time the Cannabis Cup has been held in California, a state that High Times says has a "legendary" cannabis h...

Air quality improving in California, but still worst in the nation, report shows

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:22 GMT

The American Lung Association has released its annual ‘State of the Air’ report, and the news isn’t good for California.Golden State cities swept the top spot in all three pollution categories: ozone, year-round particulate matter (PM), and short-term particulate matter - all of which come largely from man-made sources like vehicles, factories and refineries.Natural sources include forest fires and volcanoes.The Los Angeles-Long Beach metro area ranked #1 again with the most high ozone days of the 227 metropolitan areas that were ranked. Bakersfield was #1 in both year-round and short-term particulate pollution (aka. smog).Sacramento, Fresno and Visalia also landed in the top 10 in each category.The data used to create the rankings came from official monitoring sites across the nation and shows 119.6 million Americans -nearly 36% of the population- live in places with failing marks. But the news isn’t all bad.“Overall, this is 17.6 million fewer people breathing unhealthy air compar...

Cover Story: How Jon Fisher Is Redefining Success With Help From Michelle Phillips and Kathie Lee Gifford.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:22 GMT

Technology has transformed the way billions of people all over the world live, work, and connect with each other. Not only has it made their lives easier, more efficient, and more convenient but it has also empowered those looking to make a positive impact on the world. From social media campaigns to crowdfunding platforms, technology has become a powerful tool for raising awareness, mobilizing communities, and effecting change.Over the past decade, blockchain technology has proven to be one of the most effective ways for such a change to be achieved. From the use of a new cryptocurrency to boost Ukraine’s recovery after the invasion to making it easier to track donations. Now, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have opened up new possibilities for charitable giving and social activism after having exploded in popularity back in 2021. This is where the collaboration between tech entrepreneur Jon Fisher and iconic vocalist Michelle Phillips comes in. The duo has recently come up with a uniqu...

Man Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Collision on State Route 15 [San Diego, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:22 GMT

Male Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after Fatal Collision near Adams AvenueSAN DIEGO, CA (May 5, 2023) – Thursday night, one man was fatally struck in a pedestrian collision on State Route 15.Authorities responded to the scene around 9:00 p.m., on the northbound lanes just south of Adams Avenue.According to the California Highway Patrol, the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado struck a male pedestrian in the area.Due to the extent of injuries, medics pronounced the male pedestrian dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released his identity.Meanwhile, the 57-year-old driver of the Chevy pickup remained at the scene. Following preliminary duties, it is unknown if drugs or alcohol were involved in the collision.In the end, authorities closed multiple lanes for at least two hours as crews investigate the area.San Diego Officials are asking anyone with information about the State Route 15 pedestrian crash to contact the CHP at (858) 293-6000.The team at Sweet James offers t...

Celebrating All-Star Moms with Fabulous Gifts

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:22 GMT

 Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and have we got the most perfect curated gift list for you to choose from! Distinctive Assets, the LA-based entertainment marketing company credited with launching the promotional craze of celebrity swag over two decades ago, will once again be producing and distributing its annual “Mother’s Day in Hollywood” celebrity gift boxes. Distinctive Assets will pamper twenty-five of the world’s most famous moms with a broad array of fabulous gifts that are innovative, unique and useful! All-star mommies on this year’s gift list include Jennifer Love Hewitt, Mandy Moore, Priyanka Chopra, Emily Vancamp, Jennifer Lawrence, Maria Sharapova, Allison Williams, Blake Lively, Keke Palmer, Kaley Cuoco, Hilary Swank, Chrissy Teigen, Katherine Schwarzenegger, Paris Hilton, Michelle Williams, Gina Rodriguez, Meghan Trainor and Rihanna (among others). “These gifts celebrate some of our favorite women as they tackle the challenging role of working mother. T...

San Jose: Sushi Confidential opens restaurant inside Casino M8trix — with sushi till 3 a.m.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:22 GMT

You might say Sushi Confidential is on a roll.Owner “Sushi Randy” Musterer has expanded his restaurant realm once again, this time opening a sushi bar inside the Casino M8trix in North San Jose. The move comes a year after the third Sushi Confidential opened in Morgan Hill.The casino location will serve both classic and inventive sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri and small plates from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. daily. Orders can be made from the gaming floor, and the sushi is also available in the casino’s Epic Bar and its Zone 8 Sports Bar and Grill. Late night takeout is an option also.Look for his most popular menu items — Cabo Conspiracy (spicy crab) and Geisha Girl (spicy tuna with salmon) rolls and Poke Tacos among them — along with a new roll designed for this location. The M8trix Roll, which features spicy crab, avocado, cucumber and jalapeno, is topped with tuna, yellowtail, salmon, mango, sweet & sour, unagi sauce, habanero tobiko and green onions.Related Art...

MLS clash between SJ Quakes and LAFC set for Levi's Stadium Saturday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:22 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KRON) -- In Santa Clara on Saturday, the San Jose Earthquakes will face off against the Los Angeles Football Club at 4:30 p.m. The team is expecting about 40,000 fans to flock to the stadium. It's also a Cinco de Mayo theme. Warriors cruise to victory over Lakers in Game 2 of Western Conference semis They're going to have live music and food. Now as for the game itself, it is a very important Western Division matchup between the fifth-place Quakes and the third-place defending champs, LAFC.They are expecting pretty heavy traffic around Levi's Stadium. So, if you're heading to the game, give yourself a little extra time to get there and to find a parking spot. If you don't need to be around the stadium on Saturday afternoon, it's best just to avoid the area.