3 evade arrest during Santa Cruz Mountains manhunt
Published Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:36:32 GMT
(KRON) -- Three thieves evaded law enforcement Monday morning following a manhunt in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The search was triggered by an armed robbery that happened in a nature preserve wilderness area near Highway 9 and Highway 35 just before 8:15 a.m. "The victim was robbed at gunpoint of their belongings by multiple suspects. The suspects were spotted driving in the area by a neighboring agency and became involved in a pursuit," the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office wrote. The thieves were driving a car that had been stolen in Oakland. During the police pursuit, the stolen car crashed near Highway 9's mile marker 24 and the suspects fled on foot. Investigators said they found two loaded guns at the crash scene. With the thieves still at-large, the Sheriff's Office ordered nearby residents to shelter in place. The manhunt was suspended before 1 p.m. without any arrests, and the order was lifted. The suspects were all between ages 20-25. They were described by the Sheriff's O...Forecast looks promising for holiday fireworks shows in parts of the Bay Area
Published Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:36:32 GMT
(BCN) -- Weather conditions around the Bay Area appear promising for people who want to enjoy the Fourth of July holiday fireworks shows Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service.The cooling temperatures, onshore breezes and hefty marine layer that started rolling into the region Sunday are expected to continue throughout the week.Those conditions, however, are likely to be most pronounced during the morning hours Tuesday, clearing up during the day and then reappearing later in the evening, according to Meteorologist Brooke Bingaman. Bay Area fireworks shows for 4th of July 2023 "In San Francisco and even into Oakland, it's looking like we can start to get some clouds between 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. but the forecast right now is saying the thicker clouds are probably going to happen around 10 p.m. and after," Bingaman said.In the North Bay, the forecast shows fairly clear skies around 9 p.m. or 9:30 p.m., when most fireworks are scheduled to pop off, she said.Similarly...Denver weather: Storms possible on 4th of July
Published Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:36:32 GMT
DENVER (KDVR) — After a relatively quiet start to the holiday weekend in the Denver weather forecast, the chance for thunderstorms returns for July Fourth. Tuesday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day because of the risk of damaging winds, severe hail and a potential tornado.That will be followed by even more rain and much cooler temperatures according to Pinpoint Weather, Colorado's Most Accurate Forecast.Rain chances for the week ahead from Pinpoint WeatherWeather tonight: Clear and comfortableThere could be an isolated thundershower across some of the Colorado mountains. One or two of those storms could drift across the northern Front Range around Loveland, Fort Collins and Greeley. Skies will be mostly clear to partly cloudy overnight with a light wind. Temperatures look comfortable in the 50s along the Front Range and a refreshing 40s in the high country.Forecast lows across Colorado by Tuesday morning from Pinpoint WeatherWeather tomorrow: Strong to severe storms possibleIndependen...Legitimacy of 'customer' in gay rights case raises ethical, legal flags
Published Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:36:32 GMT
A Christian graphic artist who the Supreme Court said can refuse to make wedding websites for gay couples pointed during her lawsuit to a request from a man named “Stewart” and his husband-to-be. The twist? Stewart says it never happened.The revelation has raised questions about how Lorie Smith's case was allowed to proceed all the way to the nation's highest court with such an apparent misrepresentation and whether the state of Colorado, which lost the case, has any legal recourse. What the Colorado Privact Act means for your data It has served as another distraction at the end of a highly polarizing term for a Supreme Court marked by ethical questions and contentious rulings along ideological lines that rejected affirmative action in higher education and President Joe Biden’s $400 billion plan to cancel or reduce federal student loan debts.Here's a look at the legal questions surrounding the mysterious would-be customer, “Stewart:"What role did the claim play in the 303 Creative...Dog rescued after falling off Colorado 14er
Published Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:36:32 GMT
DENVER (KDVR) -- Members of the Alpine Rescue Team rescued a dog that fell off of Torreys Peak on Sunday.A 911 call was received around 1 p.m. after the dog fell off the east face of the mountain, according to the rescue group. ‘Nuisance’ mountain lion relocated after multiple incidents in Pagosa Springs A team of seven was sent up to the summer trailhead to assess the situation. They then climbed to the summit to rescue the animal at the top of the 1,500-foot South Paw couloir.Thankfully, the dog was OK but did suffer minor injuries and needed to be carried seven miles back to the trailhead.According to Alpine Rescue Team, she was "extraordinarily calm" given what she had gone through, and exhibited no pain from her injuries.Dog that fell off the side of Torreys Peak, seen from a distance (Credit: Alpine Rescue Team)A rescuer helps a dog that fell off the side of Torreys Peak (Credit: Alpine Rescue Team)The team was eventually able to reunite the dog with her owners.Torreys Peak ...Pug rescued from 130-degree car at Denver Zoo
Published Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:36:32 GMT
DENVER (KDVR) -- A pug from Texas was rescued after being left in a car that reached 130 degrees at the Denver Zoo last week.At least an hour had passed before Denver Animal Protection arrived to help the dog on June 27.The pug's owner faces an animal cruelty charge in the incident, which carries a fine of up to $999 and/or 300 days in jail.Why hot cars are dangerous – and what you can doA Colorado law protects people who take extraordinary measures to rescue humans or pets from dangerously hot conditions in locked vehicles. People are required to contact authorities first, however. If it’s 90 degrees outside, how hot is it for your dog inside the car? Temperatures inside vehicles can reach 120 degrees in minutes on particularly hot days, even if the weather is mild or the windows are cracked open.Dogs regulate body temperature differently than humans and cool off primarily by panting. However, when they're in a hot vehicle, they breathe in the hot air around them and can't cool o...What to do if you think you see illegal fireworks
Published Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:36:32 GMT
DENVER (KDVR) -- It's illegal to use fireworks that explode or leave the ground in Colorado without the proper certifications. The only permissible fireworks in the state, according to Colorado law, may not contain more than 50 milligrams of explosive composition and includes fountains, ground spinners, illuminating torches, dipped sticks and sparklers, trick noisemakers and tube devices. Where to watch Colorado’s 4th of July fireworks, drone shows this year Despite fireworks being outlawed, you still might see them, especially around the Fourth of July. If you see anything that explodes or launches into the air, police say you should report it, but not by calling 911."We get it. You hear the fireworks going off and know that Aurora doesn't allow anything that explodes or leaves the ground. It's annoying," the Aurora Police Department said in a tweet. "But calling 911 isn't the best way to let us know."How to report illegal firework usage and salesSince fireworks are illegal throu...Clear Creek lifts water restrictions before July 4th
Published Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:36:32 GMT
DENVER (KDVR) — After one month, Jefferson County has lifted the water restrictions on Clear Creek in Golden just in time for the Fourth of July. Effective at 10 a.m. Monday, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and the city of Golden made the decision to lift the restrictions that limited water activities on Clear Creek. These restrictions have been in place since June 1. According to JCSO, water flow measurements have shown a continued decrease since the closure on June 1. June 2023 rainfall sets new record The restrictions had closed the creek to tubing and swimming after a record amount of rainfall caused water levels to increase rapidly over a short period of time. “We’ve had a good snow year compared to other years, so the amount of water in the creek this year is higher than it’s been the last couple of years,” said Fire Marshal Scott Case.Even though the restrictions have been lifted right before Independence Day, JCSO is still encouraging visitors to be very c...A Texas man who went missing as a teen 8 years ago was just found alive sleeping outside a church
Published Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:36:32 GMT
(CNN) — A Houston man who went missing as a teen more than eight years ago was found sleeping in front of a local church, according to police.Rudolph “Rudy” Farias IV had been missing since March 6, 2015, according to a missing persons flyer published by the Texas Center for the Missing.On June 29, the Houston Police Department received a call for service, responded to the church in east Houston and later confirmed that the individual was Farias, a department spokesperson said.It’s unclear where Farias has been over the years, and officials did not offer further details on his past whereabouts or what led to the call that reunited him with his family.He is “receiving the care he needs to overcome his trauma,” his mother, Janie Santana, said in a statement for the family.Farias is nonverbal and is unable to communicate with his family, according to the statement.He was found by a good Samaritan who called 911, the family statement said, adding they had no other information on hi...A flood watch is on for Massachusetts through the 4th of July: ‘Heavy downpours at times’
Published Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:36:32 GMT
Torrential rain could spark some flooding on the roads for the Fourth of July, as showers and thunderstorms continue to impact the region during the holiday weekend.The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for a wide swath of the Bay State through late Tuesday night.Meteorologists are warning that flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be a threat.“Locally heavy downpours at times, which may result in flooding especially along & south of the MA Turnpike,” the National Weather Service’s Boston office tweeted on Monday.“Shower/storm activity will be more widespread across southern New England on July 4th,” NWS Boston added.The counties that were under the flood watch Monday afternoon were: central and northern Middlesex; western Essex; southern and northern Worcester; eastern Hampden; eastern Hampshire; and eastern Franklin.“Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and...Latest news
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