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Denver pays $1.6 million to settle six more lawsuits brought by protesters injured by police in 2020

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:32:52 GMT

Provided by Killmer, Lane & Newman, LLPGabriel Schlough’s chin after Denver police officers allegedly shot his chin off during the George Floyd protests.The city of Denver will pay $1.6 million to settle lawsuits filed by seven people injured by police officers while protesting the murder of George Floyd in 2020.Denver police shot the seven protesters with pepper balls, rubber bullets and flash-bang devices even though the protesters were demonstrating peacefully, according to the six lawsuits.One woman was walking away from police when an officer shot her in the head with a rubber bullet, which knocked her unconscious, according to her lawsuit. Another man sued because he was tear-gassed while peacefully protesting with his 12- and 18-year-old sons.The largest settlement of $575,000 was paid to Gabriel Schlough, whom a Denver police officer shot in the face with a rubber bullet, according to his lawsuit. The projectile severed off a portion of his chin, the lawsuit states...

As ballots go out to Denver voters, here are the mayoral candidates with the most money behind them

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:32:52 GMT

Polling has shown none of the 17 candidates for mayor breaking away from the pack with voters, but the latest campaign finance reports show a handful of hopefuls creating space when it comes to fundraising — and outside support.Ballots will start hitting Denver voters’ mailboxes this week for the April 4 municipal election. Two would-be mayors in particular, Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston, are significantly ahead of the field when it comes to total money backing their campaigns, at $1.71 million and $1.66 million, respectively. That’s thanks in large part to big donations pouring into independent expenditure committees that aren’t subject to city contribution limits.Leslie Herod is in the hunt in terms of direct contributions but lags the two in outside spending.Will that money make a difference as Brough, Herod and Johnston vie to make it into the June 6 runoff? That’s not a guarantee, longtime Denver political analyst Eric Sondermann said.“My ta...

Man charged in 1997 killing of bank teller Monica Leech in Thousand Oaks

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:32:52 GMT

Authorities on Tuesday announced charges against a 55-year-old man arrested in connection with the 1997 fatal shooting of a Thousand Oaks bank teller during a robbery.Kevin Ray James was arrested in San Bernardino on March 9. He was transported and booked into Ventura County Jail.James was later charged with first-degree murder in commission of robbery and using a firearm in the commission of the offense, Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko said during a news conference Tuesday.He is being held without bail. Arrest made in 1997 cold-case killing of bank teller Monica Leech in Thousand Oaks  Leech was shot in the back of the head during a robbery at Western Financial Bank at 2920 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. on April 28, 1997.Around 10:15 a.m. that morning, two robbers disguised as construction workers went into the bank and demanded money.Three workers were forced into the vault room and forced to unlock the safe, Ventura County Sheriff James Fryhoff detailed.Leech, 39, was ...

Los Angeles Marathon 2023: How to watch live on TV, online, and in-person

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:32:52 GMT

The 38th running of the Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS takes place on Sunday, March 19, 2023.The 26.2-mile course begins at Dodger Stadium and ends at Avenue of the Stars in Century City.Along the way, athletes will enjoy world-class entertainment and celebrate one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world as the course winds through Downtown Los Angeles, Chinatown, Olvera Street, Little Tokyo, Hollywood, Rodeo Drive, Route 66, and other notable locations.How to watch the L.A. Marathon on TV and streamingKTLA 5 has exclusive live coverage from 6 a.m. until approximately 11 a.m. as runners cross the finish line. You can watch KTLA’s broadcast over the air or through your cable or satellite provider.Viewers can also watch the race on KTLA.com, the KTLA 5 mobile app, KTLA’s YouTube channel, or the KTLA+ streaming app for Roku, Fire TV and Apple TV.The wheelchair race begins at 6:30 a.m. followed by the hand crank race. The pro women & elite age grou...

Pedestrian Killed in Recycling Truck Accident on South Las Posas Road [San Marcos, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:32:52 GMT

One Dead Following Pedestrian Versus Truck Accident at EDCO Recycling Buyback Center near South Las Posas RoadSAN MARCOS, CA (March 14, 2023) – Late Friday morning, a pedestrian accident on South Las Posas Road left one person dead.The fatal incident happened at around 11:58 a.m. at the 200 block of South Las Posas Road at the EDCO Recycling Buyback Center.According to reports, the driver of the recycling truck hit the pedestrian while backing into the scales at the center.First responders to the crash declared the victim dead at the scene. However, their identity remains undisclosed, pending notification from the next of kin.Meanwhile, the truck driver stayed at the site of the incident and cooperated with the investigators. OSHA will not investigate the incident as the deceased person was not an employee at the facility.No words can express the heartbreak and sorrow felt in a delicate moment like this. The Sweet James team sends their warm and sincere sympathies to the famil...

Three Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash near 51st Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:32:52 GMT

Multi-Vehicle Crash near 51st Avenue and Acoma Drive Left Three HospitalizedPHOENIX, AZ (March 14, 2023) – Thursday night, a multi-vehicle crash near 51st Avenue left several people with injuries.The incident happened at around 8:00 p.m., February 23rd, involving at least four different vehicles.According to Phoenix police, at least three people sustained injuries from the head-on collision.Two of them ended up being trapped within the wreckage.Furthermore, firefighters and crews extricated the two. Consequently, they transported the victims to the hospital in critical condition.Meanwhile, the officers blocked the intersection to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.Authorities released no other information about the cause of the crash.One small driving mistake can lead to a car accident. This is why it is important to drive defensively and always abide by all driving laws. Keep your attention on the road, follow the speed limit, and never drive under the influence of alte...

Teen Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Elsie Avenue [Sacramento County, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:32:52 GMT

17-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies in Two-Vehicle Crash near Stockton BoulevardSACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (March 13, 2023) – Thursday morning, a speeding motorcyclist was killed following a motorcycle crash on Elsie Avenue.The incident happened around 8:15 a.m., just east of Stockton Boulevard.According to reports, a 2004 Honda Accord, driven by a 71-year-old man, was going west on Elsie. He paused in the left turn lane to wait for traffic to clear before turning left into the business parking lot.Meanwhile, a teen, on a Kawasaki Ninja 600, was driving towards the intersection of Stockton Boulevard on Mack Road at an excessively high speed. As the rider approached the stalled traffic, he tried to avoid the cars but the Kawasaki collided with the right side of the Honda.First responders to the collision declared the 17-year-old motorcyclist dead at the scene. His identity remains undisclosed to the public.Meanwhile, the 71-year-old male Honda driver from Sacramento stayed at the site of ...

Yesenia Sanchez Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Rooks Road [Pico Rivera, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:32:52 GMT

Pedestrian Collision near Rose Hills Road Left One Dead and Another InjuredPICO RIVERA, CA (March 14, 2023) – Sunday night, a hit-and-run crash on Rooks Road claimed the life of Yesenia Sanchez.Officers responded to the collision just before 11:30 p.m. near Rose Hills Road.According to reports, three women were walking near a sports arena that was having an event. An unidentified vehicle struck the three women before driving off.Emergency crews arrived shortly after. Medics pronounced 37-year-old Yesenia Sanchez, of Los Angeles, dead at the scene. Meanwhile, crews transported another woman to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The third woman was not hurt in the incident.Following the collision, police were not able to apprehend the driver of the involved vehicle. Officials ask anyone with information regarding the hit-and-run crash to contact the LA County Sheriff’s Department Pico Rivera Station as soon as possible.No words can mend the broken hearts a...

Pac-12 WBB: Hotline picks for all seven NCAA Tournament first-round games

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:32:52 GMT

Twice, the Pac-12 has sent five teams to the Sweet 16.For that to happen in the 2023 NCAA Tournament would require some second-round upsets that seem unlikely, even for a league with the Pac-12’s depth.But all seven participants are favored by seed in the first round, with three of them playing at home. So the pertinent question is whether the Pac-12 can match its 2017 feat and send seven teams through to the second round.Going 7-for-7 on Friday and Saturday feels like a stretch to the Hotline, especially with a No. 8-No. 9 game and the dreaded 5-vs.-12 matchup in the lineup — not to mention No. 7 seed Arizona going into the postseason on a three-game losing streak.A total of six wins in the first round seems more likely, and it could take some nail-biting to win that many. (A 5-2 mark would be our second choice.)As for the second-round games scheduled for Sunday and Monday, anything less than three Sweet Sixteen teams would be a letdown for the Pac-12, although a UCLA-Oklahom...

Single-family residence in Oakland sells for $3.8 million

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:32:52 GMT

6147 Chabot Road – Google Street ViewThe historic property located in the 6100 block of Chabot Road in Oakland was sold on Jan. 31, 2023 for $3,800,000, or $2,379 per square foot. The house, built in 1921, has an interior space of 1,597 square feet. The property features three bedrooms, two baths, and a garage. The unit sits on an 8,000-square-foot lot.Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby:On Harwood Avenue, Oakland, in October 2022, a 2,336-square-foot home was sold for $2,823,000, a price per square foot of $1,208. The home has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In August 2022, a 2,524-square-foot home on Birch Court in Oakland sold for $2,825,000, a price per square foot of $1,119. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 1,764-square-foot home on the first block of Armanino Court in Oakland sold in September 2022, for $2,110,000, a price per square foot of $1,196. The home has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms.