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St. Louis leaders react to recent jail deaths

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:01:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Several members of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen and the President of the Board, Megan Green, released statements on the two deaths at the City Justice Center. Both the aldermen and Green said the number of deaths at the center in the past few years is concerning, with two happening in the last two weeks. Green called the deaths inexcusable and called for more transparency at the Justice Center and across city government.President Green's statement on the deaths at the City Justice Center:"Nine deaths in two years—two within two weeks—is appalling. This level of neglect and misconduct requires an immediate change in leadership at the City Justice Center (CJC) and greater oversight of our correctional facilities.These deaths are inexcusable; individuals at the CJC—who are awaiting trial and legally innocent until proven otherwise—have rights. CJC residents should have basic necessities, proper medical care, and the right to due process. Awaiting trial should ...

City Academy celebrates 25 years of excellence in north St. Louis

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:01:58 GMT

ST LOUIS, Mo. -- City Academy celebrated its 25th anniversary Friday with a special celebration on its North Kingshighway campus.City Academy first opened on September 1, 1999. The school was originally based out of Mathews-Dickey Boys' & Girls' Club before moving across the street to the current campus in 2004.Don Danforth co-founded City Academy. 25 years later, the school president reflects on the people and principals that power this place. Hundreds of flimsy stop signs failing across St. Louis “City Academy was really inspired by the ideals of Martin Matthews and the Matthews Dickey Boys Club. He challenged me to create opportunities for children that I’d want for my own kids. In my case, it was outstanding educational opportunities, but making them affordable to all families.” Said Danforth.Martin Matthews died in November. He was 97. His legacy lives on at City Academy. The mission here is to transform children, families, and our community through exceptional education ...

Nolan Jones’ big night wasted as Rockies’ bullpen collapses vs. Blue Jays

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:01:58 GMT

Friday night’s feature attraction followed the same, tired old plot.Rockies’ bullpen collapses late, Rockies lose again. This time, 13-9, to Toronto in front of 27,397 fans at Coors Field.At least Friday night’s coming attraction was entertaining.Rookie left fielder Nolan Jones launched a three-run, two-out home run in the sixth inning to give the Rockies a short-lived 5-4 lead.Jones, acquired from Cleveland during the offseason, continues to show signs that he could be a future star. Jones, who’s made headlines with his throws from the outfield, has been dynamite in the clutch. His 14th homer of the season improved his average with runners in scoring position to .426 (23-for-54), with six home runs included in the equation.Colorado Rockies’ Nolan Jones follows the flight of his three-run home run off Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Genesis Cabrera in the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)Jones...

Pine Creek beats Valor Christian, 31-17, while looking part of early-season Class 5A title contender

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:01:58 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS — It’s only Pine Creek football’s second season in Class 5A, but the team is already playing like a powerhouse in the classification.After losing in the semifinals to Cherry Creek in Year 1 in 5A, Pine Creek’s first game of 2023 indicates it’s just getting going as a primary challenger to the four-time defending champion Bruins.In the Eagles-vs.-Eagles matchup on Friday, Pine Creek dispatched of Valor Christian, a state finalist three years running.Pine Creek, a former Class 4A powerhouse that won state titles in 2013, ’14, ’16 and ’19, looked the part of a bona fide 5A title contender in all phases of the game. Junior quarterback Cameron Cooper and junior running back Jonathan Coar catalyzed the home team, which began the season with a victory by forfeit over Las Vegas (Nevada) in Week 1.Pine Creek struck first when junior quarterback Cameron Cooper found junior wideout Elijah Roy for a 38-yard TD pass to make it 7-0....

Rapids’ Cole Bassett readies for Rocky Mountain Cup: “I’ve always hated Salt Lake so I wanna beat ’em”

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:01:58 GMT

COMMERCE CITY — The energy at Friday’s Colorado Rapids practice at Field 20 of Dick’s Sporting Goods Park matched the urgency of the moment.The players were making sure their teammates knew precisely what the coaches were relaying to them with positioning, constantly (and loudly) communicating during attacking drills and were zeroed in from start to finish. Ring of Honor inductee Drew Moor spoke to the team before training.It can mean only one thing: It’s Rocky Mountain Cup weekend.The Rapids’ 7:30 p.m. kickoff Saturday at America First Field against Real Salt Lake will either put the final nail in the coffin of a miserable 2023 season in which they currently sit bottom of the MLS standings, or it’ll provide an unexpected spark for the remaining eight games.One player who’s eager to be the spark plug again for Colorado (3-10-12, 19 points) is Littleton’s Cole Bassett. The 22-year-old has missed 11 games this season across all competiti...

Why Denver spent $75k to analyze converting office towers to apartments

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:01:58 GMT

Denver hopes converting office buildings to apartments is the key to revitalizing downtown.Although some employees have returned to the office since the pandemic spurred the switch to working from home, the Downtown Denver Partnership said employee counts downtown were only 60% of 2019.Although fewer workers are commuting, vehicle traffic is 2% below 2019. But much of that happens on nights and weekends, the latest traffic analysis from INRIX shows.If people are willing to come downtown to eat and play, providing more options for them to live there makes sense.So, Denver spent $75,000 in federal money to hire Gensler to score 29 downtown office buildings on whether they’d be likely candidates to convert to apartments.The Gensler study shows 16 buildings are prime conversion candidates while 13 have potential.“Downtown towers are a different animal to demolish. It would be a shame to waste them,” Jennifer Ramsey, adaptive reuse administrator at Denver’s Depart...

Federal lawsuit filed against SoCal Edison for allegedly causing Bobcat Fire in 2020

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:01:58 GMT

A federal lawsuit was filed against Southern California Edison on Friday for allegedly causing the devastating Bobcat Fire in 2020, which burned over 114,000 acres in Los Angeles County.The lawsuit alleges that SCE and Utility Tree Service failed to “properly maintain trees that came into contact with power lines” which caused the blaze.“The contact resulted in ignition of vegetation on a branch, which fell to the ground and spread,” the suit states.According to the complaint, the U.S. Forest Service spent over $56 million to battle the fire, and incurred property and natural resource damages of over $65 million.The Bobcat Fire first ignited on Sept. 6, 2020, and quickly erupted, burning over 114,577 acres over a two-and-a-half month span. The blaze became one of L.A. County’s largest and most devastating fires on record.Dale Burton, of Leona Valley, tries to put out the fire that continues to smolder at his friend Cheryl Poindexter's property on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, after the Bo...

CA hires 112 CHP officers in largest graduating class

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:01:58 GMT

On Friday, 112 new California Highway Patrol officers were sworn in to help increase public safety in communities throughout California. With the installment of the new officers, the largest graduating class of the year, CHP now has over 6,600 officers employed across California. The graduation ceremony took place at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento where CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee swore in the new officers.“I applaud these men and women for dedicating themselves to public service, and their commitment to protecting the people of California,” said Commissioner Sean Duryee. “As cadets, we provide them with an extensive amount of training to ensure they are up to the task of providing the highest level of safety, service, and security that is expected from our department.”112 new CHP law enforcement officers were sworn in for the largest graduating class on September 1, 2023. (California Governor's Press Office)According to a news release from the California Governor’s Press ...

Richmond: Teenager shot and killed in Iron Triangle neighborhood

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:01:58 GMT

A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in Richmond’s Iron Triangle neighborhood last week, according to police.On the morning of Aug. 26, officers found the teenager, identified as Brandon Cox, bleeding from what appeared to be two gunshot wounds to the abdomen at 3rd Street and Nevin Avenue, according to police.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | 57 guards, officers released after being held hostage in Ecuador Crime and Public Safety | Santa Clara grocery worker thwarts shoplifters in scary encounter, highlighting retail safety concern Crime and Public Safety | Giuliani pleads not guilty in Georgia election case Crime and Public Safety | San Jose: City looks to settle George Floyd protest injury lawsuit for more than $3 million Crime and Public Safety | Traffickers plead guilty to smuggling endangered sea cucumbers into California A witness saw Cox and the suspect seated in a parked gray seda...

San Francisco pedestrian died after Cruise cars blocked ambulance: SFFD

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:01:58 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Two driverless Cruise cars blocked a street and delayed an ambulance transporting a critically injured pedestrian to a hospital, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. The pedestrian, who had been struck by a car on Harrison and 7th streets, died after reaching the hospital.More than a dozen incidents in which Cruise and Waymo's self-driving cars interfered with emergency responders were detailed in SFFD records obtained and published by Forbes on Friday.Firefighters said two stalled Cruise cars caused the ambulance to be delayed on August 14 while the pedestrian was bleeding heavily from "significant left lower extremity injuries." "When we arrived at scene, the only open lanes for egress from the call were blocked by two Cruise vehicles that had stopped and were not moving or leaving the scene. We were unable to leave the scene initially due to the Cruise vehicles not moving. This delay, no matter how minimal, contributed to a poor patient outcome,...