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RTD trains delayed by technical problems with signals; shuttles deployed

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:58 GMT

Technical problems with signals Friday forced delays of Regional Transportation District trains, and RTD officials were deploying shuttles.Update: A Ln, B Ln & G Ln experiencing up to 15 minute delays due to s.. https://t.co/RPvlfZlyb2— RTD (@RideRTD) April 21, 2023The RTD’s A Line, B Line and G Line trains were delayed up to 15 minutes, RTD officials announced in a posting on Twitter. The shuttles were replacing A, B, G and N trains.   

Missing woman in Lakewood found safe, CBI cancels alert

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:58 GMT

Colorado Bureau of Investigation officials announced Friday that they’ve located a 23-year-old woman affiliated with the Dakota tribe who was reported missing on Thursday.The woman identified as Arianna Danielle Blue was found safe, CBI officials said in a Twitter post. The CBI also was looking for a 46-year-old man and a maroon 2005 Ford Explorer when Blue was reported missing after April 5 in Lakewood. A CBI “Missing Indigenous Person Alert” has been canceled.UPDATE: Arianna Blue has been safely located pic.twitter.com/v4zIVpwsJ4— CBI (@CBI_Colorado) April 21, 2023 

Metro Denver traffic: Semi truck crash forces closure of northbound I-225 in Aurora

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:58 GMT

A crash involving two semi trucks early Friday forced the closure of northbound Interstate 225 in Aurora.All northbound lanes on I-225 were closed at Alameda Boulevard, Aurora police said on Twitter.No injuries were reported. Police said I-225 will remain closed for several hours. Police were diverting traffic off I-225 at Alameda and then routing vehicles back on.#APDTrafficAlert All northbound lanes are closed on I-225 at Alameda due to a 2 semi-truck crash. No injuries reported at this time. Expect extended closure for the next few hours or more. Traffic is being diverted off at Alameda and then right back on. pic.twitter.com/JEwRfLySMC— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) April 21, 2023 

One person dead, three hospitalized in Lakewood apartment fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:58 GMT

One person was killed and three others injured in a fire early Friday at a single-story apartment building in Lakewood.West Metro firefighters rescued a person from the burning building near the intersection of 12th Avenue and Allison Street. Three residents were hospitalized, including the person who died, according to a West Metro Fire posting on Twitter.Four people injured this morning in a fire at a single-story apt. building near 12th Ave. & Allison in Lakewood. One rescued by firefighters from burning structure, three transported to hospital. One treated on scene. One person who was transported has died. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/FoVCgTDezO— WestMetroFire (@WestMetroFire) April 21, 2023Get more Colorado news by signing up for our daily Your Morning Dozen email newsletter.

250,000-gallon sewage spill closes Long Beach coastal beaches

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:58 GMT

Around 250,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled into the Los Angeles River, forcing the closure of all Long Beach open coastal beaches, authorities announced late Thursday.The spill occurred in Downey after equipment used by a Los Angeles County Sanitation District crew malfunctioned, “causing a temporary blockage in the sewer,” the City of Downey said.The blockage overflowed into the street at Burns Avenue and Rives Avenue, and ultimately into the river.“Although our staff worked to set up containment to prevent sewage from reaching receiving waters, we estimate that 250,000 gallons of sewage reached the Los Angeles River before our crews could fully contain the sewage that spilled into a local storm drain,” the City of Downey said.News photographers said the smell in the area of I-710 at Imperial Highway near the L.A. River was “horrendous.”All open coastal swimming areas in Long Beach, spanning roughly seven miles, were closed until further notice.Residents were urged to call the Wa...

'Chucky,' 'Spaceballs' actor admits on video to trying to meet minor for sex

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:58 GMT

A Southern California-based child advocacy group has released video of 59-year-old Ed Gale, the actor who played Chucky in the 1988 horror film “Child’s Play,” admitting to engaging in sexually explicit online conversations with a boy he thought was 14 with the aim of having a physical encounter.The group behind the video sting, Creep Catchers Unit, confronted Gale at his Hollywood apartment with printouts of the online conversations. “Did you try to solicit child pornography from him,” the founder of the CC Unit, who goes by the name Ghost, can be seen asking the actor. “I tried to get him...a naked picture from him, yes,” Gale replies. Ed Gale, seen next to Ghost, Creep Catchers Unit founder, who showed up to the actors apartment with printouts of sexually explicit conversations the actor allegedly had with someone posing as a 14-year-old boy. (CC Unit)Officers with LAPD seen showing up at Ed Gale's apartment, where they reportedly seized electronic devices from the acto...

CBD or CBN: Which Cannabinoid Works Better for Sleep?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:58 GMT

View the original article about Cannabinoids For Sleep at Real Tested CBD.CBD and CBN are natural cannabinoids found in hemp and cannabis plants, but they are distinct in their effects. Both cannabinoids are thought to have positive impacts on sleep habits, but could one be more effective than the other?CBD has been more extensively researched for use aiding with anxiety, pain, and seizures while CBN has limited researched but is thought to be useful for sleep, pain and stimulating appetite. Let’s find out more about which is best for aiding in better sleep and treating insomnia.What is CBD?CBD, also known as cannabidiol, is one of many naturally occurring compounds found in hemp and cannabis plants. CBD is one of the most well-known cannabinoids and has a larger amount of research available.Cannabidiol is thought to aid in a variety of therapeutics ways, from pain relief to stress management. CBD works by interacting with the human body’s endocannabinoid system. The natural compoun...

It’s a Cruel World for Devon Thompson

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:58 GMT

It’s a Cruel World for Devon Thompson: LA rocker Devon Thompson told us about her Cruel World experience.Devon Thompson: The best gig I ever saw was on May 15th, 2022. I was dying to go to the Cruel World festival in Los Angeles. To me, it made my 80s dreams come true– Blondie, Devo, The Church, The Psychedelic Furs, Missing Persons, and so many more. All I knew was I HAD to go, but didn’t think I was actually going to be able to get a ticket. Much to my surprise, my producer was able to get us tickets to go. It was quite possibly the best day of my life. Getting to see the brilliance that is Devo was truly a blessing. I swear I didn’t even know what music was until I got to see Devo live. The main band that I wanted to see, Bauhaus, started right on time. The lights slowly turned red on the stage and the crowd fell silent. Right as that happened, clouds started to roll into the night sky as a low droning note started to play. It was so eerie and almost unreal. It felt l...

East Bay man accused of killing CashApp founder Bob Lee had been cited in 2022 domestic battery incident but never charged, SF Chronicle reports

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:58 GMT

By Taylor Romine | CNNThe suspect accused of killing CashApp founder Bob Lee was cited last year by police for misdemeanor battery, the San Francisco Chronicle reported exclusively Thursday.Police in Emeryville cited and released Nima Momeni on a misdemeanor battery charge after a woman reported he attacked her, the newspaper reported, citing documents obtained in a public records request. The records did not identify the woman, the paper said.The Alameda County District Attorney’s office confirmed to CNN it did not file charges but declined to say why or give more detail.CNN has requested the documents and reached out to the Emeryville Police Department and to Momeni’s attorney.Lee, who cofounded the mobile payment service provider Cash App, was stabbed to death in the Rincon Hill neighborhood of San Francisco early in the morning of April 4. Momeni was taken to the San Francisco County jail last week, where he was booked on one charge of murder.Related ArticlesCrime an...

DJ Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal) to headline Sonoma Raceway pre-race concert

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:58 GMT

Basketball fans worldwide know him as Shaquille O’Neal, but it’s his alter ego DJ Diesel that will rev up the crowd with electronic dance music prior to the June 11 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway.The four-time NBA champion and platinum-selling recording artist will drop the beat on the pre-race stage to headline race festivities for the 34th annual NASCAR Cup Series race.Sonoma Raceway’s annual NASCAR weekend packs in three full days of on-track action, beginning with the General Tire 200 ARCA Menards Series West race on Friday, June 9 and the DoorDash 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday evening, June 10. The weekend concludes with the Toyota/Save Mart 350 on Sunday, June 11.DJ Diesel isn’t new to autoracing. In 2010 O’Neal had the opportunity to race Dale Earnhardt Jr. for his reality TV show “Shaq Vs.” but this will be O’Neal’s first appearance ever at Sonoma Raceway before the annual NASCAR Cup Series race and his last raceway stop before the summer music festival ...