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Family of “Good Samaritan” Johnny Hurley settles $2.7 million lawsuit against Arvada police

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:50 GMT

The family of Johnny Hurley, the 40-year-old man mistakenly shot and killed by an Arvada police officer after he stopped an active shooter in Olde Town Arvada in June 2021, will settle a federal civil rights lawsuit against the police department for $2.775 million.Hurley’s family announced the settlement at a news conference on Thursday afternoon at the law firm Rathod Mohamedbhai in downtown Denver.The lawsuit was set to go to trial on Oct. 6 and was “heavily litigated” up until this week, attorney Matthew Cron said.Hurley’s mother, Kathleen Boleyn, said she was relieved to finalize the settlement and not put her family and friends through a trial.“You can’t erase what Johnny did just because his life was erased,” Boleyn said. “Without my son, my life is diminished. But without Johnny’s heroic spirit, I think the world is diminished.”Related ArticlesColorado News | Man arrested for setting Arvada dumpster fires Colorado News | Authorities unco...

Court revives part of Auon’tai Anderson’s defamation lawsuit against parent who made unsubstantiated sexual assault claims

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:50 GMT

The Colorado Court of Appeals revived part of a 2021 defamation lawsuit Denver school board Vice President Auon’tai Anderson brought against people who made unsubstantiated allegations of sexual assault against him, according to a summary opinion published Thursday.The judges upheld the lower court’s decision to dismiss most of the claims in the defamation lawsuit Anderson filed against Black Lives Matter 5280 and its leadership, an activist and a Denver Public Schools parent.But the Court of Appeals reversed the dismissal of part of Anderson’s claims against parent Mary-Katherine Brooks Fleming, specifically regarding a comment she posted on social media after testifying before state legislators, according to the summary.“I’m grateful that the court is allowing me to hold (Brooks Fleming) accountable for the things she said on social media,” Anderson said, adding, “I hope that we are able to start moving forward in a place of closure.”A Denver District Court judge dismi...

The 'Seemingly Ranch' trend prompted these brands to release new condiment packaging

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:50 GMT

Heinz and Primal Kitchen are jumping on the “Seemingly Ranch” trend with new packaging designs for their ranch-based condiments.Heinz announced that it will be releasing limited-edition bottles of Ketchup and Seemingly Ranch in the near future.The company has been selling the so-called Kranch since 2019, along with other condiment combos. Packing for the latest Kranch bottles is expected to differ from its predecessors.Primal Kitchen is taking things a bit further. The company announced Thursday that it will sell 50 bottles of Seemingly Ranch, along with free friendship bracelets.Swift fans, known as Swifties, often exchange friendship bracelets at her concerts.The Seemingly Ranch trend was born after a Taylor Swift fan account shared a photo of Swift posing with a fan in Travis Kelce’s family suite during a recent Kansas City Chiefs football game."Taylor Swift was eating a piece of chicken with ketchup and seemingly ranch!" the account captioned the photo, which has been viewed ove...

Compton man convicted in ambush shooting of 2 LASD deputies, other attacks

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:50 GMT

A Compton man has been convicted of trying to murder two deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in an ambush, and he faces a sentence of up to life in prison.Deonte Lee Murray, 39, was convicted by a jury on 10 counts, including attempted murder and carjacking, for opening fire on two deputies sitting in their outside the Martin Luther King Jr. Transit Center on Sept. 12, 2022, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Thursday.Both deputies were seriously wounded and hospitalized in a case that gained national prominence alongside the comments of then-Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who labeled Murray a "coward."Villanueva blamed celebrities and politicians for "fanning the flames of hatred" toward law enforcement after the death of George Floyd. Before Murray's capture, the former sheriff challenged Lakers star LeBron James, a vocal critic of police brutality and racism, to donate to the fund being raised for information leading to Murray's location,...

John Ho Yoon Lee Dies in Rollover Collision on 2 Freeway [Glendale, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:50 GMT

22-Year-Old Man Killed in Rollover Accident near East Mountain StreetGLENDALE, CA (September 28, 2023) – Early Tuesday morning, a rollover accident on 2 Freeway claimed the life of John Ho Yoon Lee.At approximately 2:55 a.m., officers arrived at the location near East Mountain Street in response to the incident.While details leading up to the event remain uncertain, authorities reported that one vehicle lost control and overturned in the vicinity.Medical personnel soon arrived and, due to the severity of his condition, pronounced 22-year-old Lee, hailing from La Canada Flintridge, deceased at the scene.Emergency crews temporarily closed off the surrounding area to facilitate cleanup and initial procedures. Further information will be released as it becomes available.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of John Ho Yoon Lee. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.It is important to have ...

Injuries Reported after Multi-Car Accident on Interstate 15 [San Diego, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:50 GMT

Several Hurt Following Multi-Vehicle Accident near Carmel Mountain RoadSAN DIEGO, CA (September 28, 2023) – Monday evening, a multi-car accident on Interstate 15 left several injured.Officials responded to the incident at around 7:40 p.m., near Carmel Mountain Road in San Diego.Based on the initial investigation, up to 10 vehicles wrecked along the I-15, causing a large pile-up on the roadway.First responders reported multiple injuries, but the total amount and the extent of their injuries are currently unknown.Meanwhile, the San Diego Police Department closed down multiple lanes of the highway to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.At this time, it was unclear whether the authorities made any arrests from the incident. No further details regarding the two-vehicle crash have been released to the public.Officials will provide more information about the multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 once it becomes available.Whether you are a driver or a pedestrian, it is important t...

Longtime arts advocate Connie Martinez retiring as Silicon Valley Creates CEO

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:50 GMT

Connie Martinez will be retiring from her role as CEO of Silicon Valley Creates at the end of the year, ending a two-decade run as an advocate for stronger arts and culture in Silicon Valley.And while few people in the valley’s arts ecosystem can imagine what it would be like without Martinez, even she didn’t imagine where this road would lead when she took over the Children’s Discovery Museum back in 2002. She made sure to emphasize that she had plenty of support along the way.“Although many in Silicon Valley think they did it on their own, nobody does it on their own,” said Martinez, thanking the staff members, board members, donors, mentors and colleagues who helped an “accidental arts leader” over the years.SVCreates CEO Connie Martinez, center, poses on June 21, 2018, at theMexican Heritage Plaza theater with the organization’s 2018 Arts Laureates,from left: Kimberley Mohne Hill, Pancho Jimenez, Farah Yasmeen Shaikh, TasiAlabastro...

At Home: How to deal with pesky streetlights, broken sidewalks and similar city issues

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:50 GMT

It was dark out, when my husband and I came home to find our house lit up like a movie set. Bright light beamed in from the street through every front window. I expected to see searchlights. Instead, I saw that a new streetlight sporting a 3,000-watt bulb had sprouted like Jack’s beanstalk directly across the street.“Who put that there?” I asked my husband who was getting his sunglasses.We closed the shutters. The light crept through. I slept wearing an eye mask — for several nights. Then I called the city electric department.The city had performed an assessment of the street in front of our house, an administrative coordinator for the utility company said, and concluded that it needed more light. She had talked with supervisors of the many departments involved in this decision. The light could not be removed.What? This streetlight issue had me pretty lit up. There was much discussion. Much. An hour and a half later, she called again to say the city will take the light down.“W...

Study: Pangea ‘supercontinent’ could wipe out humans

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:50 GMT

By Amy Woodyatt | CNNThe formation of a new “supercontinent” could wipe out humans and all other mammals still alive in 250 million years, researchers have predicted.Using the first-ever supercomputer climate models of the distant future, scientists from the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom predicted how climate extremes would intensify after the world’s continents merge to form one supercontinent, Pangea Ultima, in around 250 million years.They found it would be extremely hot, dry and virtually uninhabitable for humans and mammals, who are not evolved to cope with prolonged exposure to excessive heat.Researchers simulated temperature, wind, rain and humidity trends for the supercontinent and used models of tectonic plate movement, ocean chemistry and biology to calculate carbon dioxide levels.They found that not only would the formation of Pangea Ultima lead to more regular volcanic eruptions, spewing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and warming the planet, but the sun...

Man convicted of domestic violence, other felonies following brutal Pacifica Halloween party assault of girlfriend

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:05:50 GMT

PACIFICA — A San Francisco man was convicted by a jury of seven crimes Tuesday, about 11 months after he viciously assaulted his girlfriend outside of a Halloween party in Pacifica, according to prosecutors.Darien Diaz, 29, was found guilty after a 17-day trial in San Mateo County. Prosecutors said Diaz, who faces up to five years in prison, will return to court on Dec. 17 for a sentencing hearing.“Any time a jury holds to account a domestic abuser like Darien Diaz, the community is a safer place,” a spokesperson from the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office said in a statement given to the Bay Area News Group.Prosecutors said Diaz’s girlfriend of more than three years was attending a Halloween party at a friend’s Pacifica home on Oct. 30 of last year when Diaz showed up aggravated by what she was wearing. The victim had left the house to go to her car parked outside when Diaz grabbed her by the hair and pushed her into the vehicle.Diaz then sear...