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Opinion: Coloradans are tired of high energy bills. Democrats have a plan to help.

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:24:41 GMT

Last December, thousands of Colorado families received an unpleasant early gift for the holidays: an energy bill that was, in many cases, hundreds of dollars more expensive than normal.Many reacted in shock, and our offices were flooded with emails and phone calls from constituents asking for help: Surely, this must be some sort of mistake? I don’t remember using twice as much energy this month; why is my bill twice as expensive? Isn’t there something someone can do to help?Unfortunately, the answer to the first question is no, there was no mistake. Customers really were expected to pay hundreds more than they’re used to for the same exact service. Although it was a colder winter than the previous, that fact alone doesn’t account for the huge increase in costs. The reasons why are as complex as they are infuriating, but the result is the same: an enormous burden on Colorado families and businesses.The answer to the second and third questions is a bit more complicated. Some of the fa...

Littleton mom goes from needing spinal fusion surgery to competing on “American Ninja Warrior”

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:24:41 GMT

CENTENNIAL — When doctors told Angela Fuller that she needed spinal fusion surgery, I’m sure it would have been nearly impossible for her to imagine that one day she would be competing in one of TV’s most famous athletic competitions.Just after graduating from Colorado State University, the Littleton native got in a terrible car crash that shattered her back. She was barely able to walk, and the toll of giving birth to her two sons exacerbated her symptoms.Shortly thereafter, Angela was told by doctors that she would need the aforementioned spinal fusion surgery. Instead, she chose a different path.See the full story at Denver7.com.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, In The Know, to get entertainment news sent straight to your inbox.

Ranked: Every fun thing to do and see at Casa Bonita, from cliff divers to mariachi and more

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:24:41 GMT

This story is one in a series featuring trips down memory lane with longtime Casa Bonita fans and former employees who shared their fondest tales with The Denver Post. The restaurant and entertainment venue in Lakewood is expected to reopen in May.“South Park” character Kyle Broflovski once described Casa Bonita as “the Disneyland of Mexican restaurants.” And after spending months talking to longtime fans and former employees, it’s clear that the pink palace truly is the most magical place in Colorado.That ethos is due in no small part to the live entertainment and experiential amenities onsite, which also resemble Disneyland on a small scale, shrunk down to fit perfectly in a strip mall near Denver’s urban core. The restaurant now also has celebrity owners, “South Park” creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker, giving it a dose of Hollywood sheen.In anticipation of Casa Bonita’s reopening sometime this month (official date is TBA), we recently polled The Denver Post’s readers about thei...

Aerosmith announces farewell tour that includes Denver show

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:24:41 GMT

Aerosmith will be touring a city near you for the last time to celebrate the rock band’s 50-plus years together. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band on Monday announced the dates for its farewell tour called “Peace Out” starting Sept. 2 in Philadelphia.The 40-date run of shows, which will end Jan. 26 in Montreal, includes a stop at Ball Arena in Denver on Nov. 19.Tickets go on sale in Denver at 10 a.m. Friday, May 5 at ticketmaster.com.“I think it’s about time,” guitarist Joe Perry said.Perry said the group, with frontman Steven Tyler, bassist Tom Hamilton, drummer Joey Kramer and guitarist Brad Whitford, learned from the staging and production from their recent Las Vegas residency shows.Perry believes the time to say goodbye is now, especially with every founding band member over the age of 70. Tyler, 75, is the oldest in the group.“It’s kind of a chance to celebrate the 50 years we’ve been out here,” Perry said. “You never know how much longer everybody’s going to be healthy to ...

‘Unable to put on a successful event:’ High Plains Library District’s Popup Pride Celebration canceled

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:24:41 GMT

High Plains Library District has elected to not host the annual Greeley Popup Pride Celebration in June.James Melena, HPLD’s community relations and marketing manager, said the district reached a decision after an internal review of the planning and a recommendation from a “key and valued” partner.“We have determined that we are unable to put on a successful event that would celebrate our LGBTQIA+ Community at this time,” Melena wrote in an email. “This does not mean that we are stopping our support of Pride events.”Prior to the cancellation, people of all ages were invited to attend the June 10 event with inclusive community partners and HPLD’s PopUp Library, according to the High Plains website. The event description said:“This celebration involves all-ages LGBTQIA+ performances, All-Abilities Zumba and Yoga, Pride crafts, community speakers, community vendors and lots of fun for everyone. Show your love and help support diverse communities.”The pride event cancellation announceme...

WGA strike begins: What happens now?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:24:41 GMT

Members of the Writers Guild of America are on strike after they could not reach a deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which consists of production companies and Hollywood studios. The writers say that current management proposals do nothing to address changes in the work environment that make economic and working conditions far worse for writers. Following Monday night's decision to strike, the WGA issued a statement. "'The companies' behavior has created a gig economy inside a union workforce, and their immovable stance in this negotiation has betrayed a commitment to further devaluing the profession of writing," the statement read. It also gets worse.KTLA 5's Sam Rubin gave some insight as to how some writers are treated. "Imagine working on a show like 'Saturday Night Live' and being asked to come in to help punch up the show, but being asked to come in for just one day," Sam explained.The WGA touched on this in their statement. "From their refusal...

Chino man faces murder charge after woman found fatally stabbed in home

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:24:41 GMT

A Chino man was arrested after he allegedly stabbed a woman to death during a domestic violence-related attack early Sunday.Sibo Zhang, 32, was arrested after officers from the Chino Police Department conducted a safety check at a home in the 15700 block of McIntosh Avenue a few minutes after 1 a.m., police said in a news release. In the house, officers found a woman who appeared to have been stabbed, and paramedics declared her dead at the scene.Zhang, who had already been detained by officers, was arrested on a murder charge and booked into the West Valley Detention Center, where he is being held without bail.Though the victim's identity has not been released, police said "this appears to be a domestic relationship-related crime.""There is no threat to the community," police added. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Reggie Barber at 909-334-3144.

2 teens injured in Yucaipa shooting

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:24:41 GMT

Two teens were injured in a Yucaipa shooting over the weekend, authorities announced Tuesday.The incident was reported around 11:30 p.m. Saturday along the 34000 Block of Princeton Drive, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.The teens, an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl, were parked on the street when someone shot at their vehicle, officials said.Both victims were struck by gunfire and taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.The suspect or suspects fled the scene and no arrests have been made, officials said.“This appears to be an isolated incident and there appears to be no immediate danger to the public,” the Sheriff’s Department said in a news release.Anyone with additional information about the incident is asked to call Detective Daniel Shelton at 909-918-2305. 

Pornhub blocks all Utah users in response to new age verification law

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:24:41 GMT

Pornhub.com has denied Utah residents access to its site in response to the state's new age verification law, KTLA's sister station KTVX is reporting.Utahns who attempt to go to the site will instead be driven to a black page with a statement from the site's management and a short video featuring adult actress Cherie DeVille explaining why the site cannot be accessed.Earlier this year, the Utah Legislature and Gov. Spencer Cox passed and signed Senate Bill 287, which requires adult sites to use some sort of age-verification system to keep underage viewers from seeing pornographic content. The bill passed unanimously.The bill was based, in part, on a similar piece of legislation passed in Louisiana. The main difference, however, is that unlike in Louisiana, Utah's digital ID system does not currently allow for online verifications. Pornhub, for its part, argues in its statement that "giving your ID card every time you want to visit an adult platform is not the most effective solution...

Gregory Allen Wood, Alicia Del Carmen Escobar Dead Following Head-On Collision on Highway 99 [Sutter County, CA]

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:24:41 GMT

Two-Vehicle Collision near Oswald Road Left Man, Woman DeadSUTTER COUNTY, CA (May 2, 2023) – Wednesday evening, a head-on crash on Highway 99 claimed the lives of Gregory Allen Wood and Alicia Del Carmen Escobar.California Highway Patrol and fire crews responded to the collision just after 8:30 p.m. on Highway 99, south of Oswald Road.Upon arrival, units learned that a 2016 Toyota Tacoma pickup collided with a 2016 Toyota Rav4 SUV.According to the investigators, the northbound Tacoma crossed into the no. 1 southbound lane for unknown reasons and crashed head-on with the Toyota RAV4.Unfortunately, the Tacoma driver, Gregory Allen Wood (74) of Brentwood, and the RAV4 driver,  Alicia Del Carmen Escobar (69) of Yuba City, died at the scene. No other parties were involved in the collision.The CHP shut down the area for at least two hours as crews investigate the incident. It was unclear whether drugs and alcohol play a role in the incident.Those with additional information about th...