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Brandon Johnson’s “surreal” moment Thursday wasn’t about making Broncos’ 53-man roster. It was about a practice squad WR

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:45 GMT

Pardon Brandon Johnson if he had a starstruck moment Thursday morning at practice.This wasn’t a Peyton Manning or Ciara appearance. Nor was it a reaction to the news Tuesday that he’d made the 53-man roster.Instead, Johnson was excited about Denver’s newest practice squad wide receiver.Not a misprint.In today’s NFL, 16-man practice squads can have vested veterans and the Broncos on Thursday welcomed in several, including wide receiver Phillip Dorsett.The 2015 first-round pick grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., like Johnson did. Six years older than Johnson, Dorsett starred at St. Thomas Aquinas High, then the University of Miami, then was picked No. 29 overall by Indianapolis in 2015.“Oh man, yeah, I spent a lot of time watching Phillip Dorsett,” Johnson told reporters Thursday. “Especially when he was at Miami and I’m from down in South Florida. I remember him high school, college and the pros.“So it’s kind of surreal to see him here, pick his brain, ask him what he knows and make t...

More than 410,000 passengers expected to pass through DIA over holiday weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:45 GMT

Denver International Airport, among the busiest airports in the world, will be extremely busy this Labor Day Weekend.From Thursday through Tuesday, more than 410,000 passengers are expected to pass through Transportation Security Administration checkpoints at the airport, according to a DIA news release.Friday and Monday will likely be the busiest days at the bustling facility with more than 78,000 travelers expected each day, a 6.2% projected increase from the same period in 2022.People flying should plan for plenty of time to get through security checks and to navigate the crowded airport. Passengers are advised to arrive inside the airport at least two hours before their scheduled boarding time and to be prepared for long lines.Summer is almost over but Labor Day is here to remind us the busy travel season ain't over yet! Here's what you can expect for the next few days: (thread)— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) August 30, 2023 There are four new TSA Pr...

2-car crash ends with one vehicle inside downtown L.A. building

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:45 GMT

A two-car crash ended with one of the vehicles inside a building in the Fashion District area of downtown Los Angeles late Thursday morning. The crash was reported around 11:05 a.m. near the intersection of East Pico Boulevard and South Los Angeles Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.A two-car crash in downtown Los Angeles ended with a sheared hydrant and one of the vehicles inside a building on Aug. 31, 2023. (KTLA) A fire hydrant was sheared, causing it to burst in the area, while one of the involved vehicles ended up inside a building, aerial video from the scene showed. No injuries were reported in the crash.Responding crews notified the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to assist with shutting off the water flow from the damaged hydrant, fire officials said in an alert.The Department of Building and Safety was also notified to assess the building for damage and Urban Search and Rescue teams were at the scene to help take the vehicle out.No further detai...

WeHo deputies arrest man accused in Hollywood attack with axe or machete

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:45 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on Wednesday arrested a man they said attacked another person with a bladed weapon in Hollywood almost two weeks ago.Eric Vanhorn, 43, used "a sharp object that was described as an axe or machete" to attack another person at Highland Avenue and Romaine Street at about 1 p.m. on Aug. 19, the LASD said in a press release.The LASD West Hollywood Station and the Los Angeles Police Department shared information that allowed deputies to find and arrest Vanhorn Wednesday afternoon. He was booked into the West Hollywood Station for attempted murder and is being held without bail.He is due to appear in the the Airport Branch of the Los Angeles County Superior Court on Friday.

California Department of Corrections, CSU Dominguez Hills unveils graduate program for inmates

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:45 GMT

Incarcerated students in California can now pursue a master’s degree through a new partnership between the state’s Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and California State University, Dominguez Hills.Beginning in the fall, incarcerated students can obtain their Master of Arts in Humanities degree through the HUX program, a joint project between the College of Continuing and Professional Education and the College of Arts and Humanities, a news release said. UC schools admit record number of California applicants; Latino students lead the pack This is the first time CDCR has formally partnered with a state university to offer a graduate program.  “CDCR is proud to partner with CSUDH to further the department’s commitment in expanding ‘grade school to grad school’ opportunities and also strengthen collaborative efforts with California’s public higher education system,” CDCR Secretary Jeff Macomber said in a statement.CSUDH's president shared similar remarks, saying that...

Three Injured after Stolen Vehicle Pursuit on California Avenue [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:45 GMT

Three Individuals Hospitalized after High-Speed Collision near Union AvenueBAKERSFIELD, CA (August 31, 2023) – Wednesday night, three were injured following a stolen vehicle pursuit on California Avenue.At around 8:11 p.m., two California Police Officers were pursuing a stolen vehicle near the 2100 block of Bradley Avenue.The police eventually ended up pulling back from ground pursuit and continued pursuing the suspect by helicopter. Later police responded to a collision where the suspect crashed into another vehicle near California Avenue and Union Avenue. The crash ended up injuring three people.Emergency crews arrived at the site of the collision shortly after and provided first-aid to the victims before transporting them to the hospital.Thousands of people are injured each year due to reckless driving. If you’re behind the wheel, pay full attention to the road and your surroundings. Do not engage in any non-driving activity that creates a potential distraction. You can help prev...

We Hit The Mr. Gray, Deppe, Darby, Ben David Skull in Humboldt

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:45 GMT

Imagine you are sitting in the woods of Humboldt County enjoying some of the finest cannabis the galaxy has to offer and then out of nowhere one of the most legendary pieces of glass art anyone has ever smoked out of gets put on the table.That is precisely what happened last weekend. And not only did we get to see it, we got to hit it, too. The skull is a collaboration of Mr. Gray, Scott Deppe, Darby Holm and Ben David. It is considered by many to be the nicest piece of glass ever created for the sake of cannabis consumption. I consider myself among that crowd. Since 2014 when Scott Deppe first posted it to his Instagram, it has absolutely captivated hash and glass enthusiasts all over the world. It’s not just a looker, the Mothership Torus encased within the skull is an absolute ripper. I found out the hard way. This past weekend it was set up with a dual hookah hose attachment so two people could hit it at once. And back when it was first created, terp slurpers weren’t a thi...

New permanent water conservation rules are coming to California — see how your city will be affected

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:45 GMT

Dozens of California cities could be required to impose permanent water conservation measures starting in about a year — and keep them in place even when the state is not in a drought — under proposed new rules from state water regulators.The landmark rules are required by two laws that former Gov. Jerry Brown signed in 2018 after a severe 5-year drought. Environmentalists and some water districts support them, saying they are critical as the state grapples with climate change and more severe droughts. But some water agencies have been strongly opposed, saying Sacramento is beginning a new era of micro-managing how local communities use water.Under the new rules, roughly 400 of the California’s largest cities and water districts are required to come up with a water use budget every year beginning Jan. 1, 2025. They could eventually face fines of up to $1,000 a day — and $10,000 a day during drought emergencies — for failing to write a water use budget o...

The 10 most expensive homes reported sold in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton in the week of Aug. 21

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:45 GMT

A house in Danville that sold for $3.7 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton in the past week.In total, 28 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2 million. The average price per square foot was $784.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Aug. 21 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $2 million, single-family home in the 500 block of Morning Glory CourtThe sale of the single family residence in the 500 block of Morning Glory Court in San Ramon has been finalized. The price was $2,005,000, and the new owners took over the house in August. The house was built in 1995 and has a living area of 2,513 square feet. The price per square foot was $798. The house features four bedrooms and two bathrooms.Morning Glory Court9. $2.1 million, detached house in the first block of...

Groups want to use insurrection clause to bar Trump from ballot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:45 GMT

By Nicholas Riccardi | Associated PressAs former President Donald Trump dominates the Republican presidential primary, some liberal groups and legal experts contend that a rarely used clause of the Constitution prevents him from being president after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.The 14th Amendment bars from office anyone who once took an oath to uphold the Constitution but then “engaged” in “insurrection or rebellion” against it. A growing number of legal scholars say the post-Civil War clause applies to Trump after his role in trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election and encouraging his backers to storm the U.S. Capitol.Two liberal nonprofits pledge court challenges should states’ election officers place Trump on the ballot despite those objections.The effort is likely to trigger a chain of lawsuits and appeals across several states that ultimately would lead to the U.S. Supreme Court, possibly in the midst of the 2024 primary ...