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There’s a new 7,700 pound elephant in town at the Denver Zoo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:14 GMT

The Denver Zoo’s elephant herd has a new member, a nine-year-old youngster who joins the locals as the newest tusker in town.Our Asian elephant bachelor herd just grew about 7,700 lbs. larger with the addition of Duncan, a nine-year-old Asian elephant, who arrived this week from @houstonzoo. Duncan is already settling in and will slowly be introduced to his new herd. Learn more: https://t.co/5Zdu1Ov9WM pic.twitter.com/tX9UiQZcAb— Denver Zoo (@DenverZoo) April 28, 2023Duncan, who weighs 7,700 lbs., arrived in Denver this week. He comes from the Houston Zoo on the recommendation of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Asian Elephant Species Survival Plan, according to a Denver Zoo news release.An Asian elephant, Duncan was born on Feb. 7, 2014, to parents Shanti and Thai.“Duncan loves cantaloupe and alfalfa hay, and enjoys swimming — especially in the rain — according to his former keepers in Houston,” the release said.Denver Zoo staff said, “Dunc...

Reward for info leading to conviction in American Elm double homicide is now $5K

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:14 GMT

A reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in a double homicide at a West Highland neighborhood restaurant in Denver is now $5,000.REWARD INCREASE – Read & RT: If you have any information regarding this homicide investigation, please call @CrimeStoppersCO at 720-913-7867 — you can remain anonymous and earn a cash reward! #Denver pic.twitter.com/jPvKaC9Kfo— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) April 28, 2023The Denver Police Department and Metro Denver Crime Stoppers announced the increase on Friday.The homicides happened Monday at American Elm in the 4100 block of West 38th Avenue, police said. The bodies of Emerall Vaughn-Dahler and Ignacio “Nacho” Gutierrez Morales were found inside the restaurant. Police continue to look for a suspect, or suspects, in the ongoing case.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Aurora homicide investigators seek public’s help in locating a suspect vehicle and driver Crime and Public Safety | ...

Disneyland temporarily pauses Fantasmic show performance after massive fire breaks out

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:14 GMT

Disneyland’s Fantasmic show is expected to be paused throughout at least May 14, according to a Disneyland official.As of Friday afternoon, performance showtimes for the show have been removed from the official Disneyland app. Dragon prop catches fire during Disneyland show; Disney temporarily suspends similar fire effects globally “Performances of Fantasmic are currently paused through at least May 14. We know our guests love and miss Fantasmic and Disneyland Resort teams are working hard to assess when we can bring back an adjusted show as quickly and safely as possible.” a Disneyland official told KTLA on Friday. The nighttime show abruptly stopped on April 22 after the Maleficent dragon prop caught fire during the show’s finale. The flames first ignited from the dragon’s face before spreading to the rest of its body, videos from the scene showed.Dark smoke from the fire could be seen throughout the park and nearby parking structures. Videos from the scene captured cast members...

2 Injured in Motorcycle Crash on West Pacific Coast Highway [Harbor City, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:14 GMT

Rider Critically Injured in Motorcycle Collision near Figueroa StreetHARBOR CITY, CA (April 28, 2023) – Wednesday night, two victims sustained injuries in a motorcycle crash on West Pacific Coast Highway.Police responded to the scene around 9:30 p.m., on the 1733 block of West Pacific Coast Highway just west of Figueroa Street on April 19th.At this time, the events leading up to the collision remain unclear. However, reports indicate that a vehicle ended up on its side with its driver trapped inside. In addition, a motorcyclist was found suffering from serious injuries.Responding emergency crews extricated the occupant from the vehicle. Medics then transported the vehicle occupant and the rider to a nearby hospital in critical condition.Authorities have not yet released the identities of those involved. However, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway.Motorcyclists rarely escape injury when an accident occurs. It is important to nev...

Abortion bans fail in conservative S. Carolina, Nebraska

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:14 GMT

By Margery A. Beck and James Pollard | Associated PressLINCOLN, Neb. — Abortion bans in Nebraska and South Carolina fell short of advancing in close votes amid heated debates among Republicans, confounding conservatives who have dominated both legislatures and further exposing the chasm on the issue of abortion within the GOP.In Nebraska, where abortion is banned after 20 weeks of pregnancy, an effort to ban abortion at about the sixth week of pregnancy fell one vote short of breaking a filibuster. Cheers erupted outside the legislative chamber as the last vote was cast, with opponents of the bill waving signs and chanting, “Whose house? Our house!”In South Carolina, lawmakers voted 22-21 to shelve a near-total abortion ban for the rest of the year. Republican Sen. Sandy Senn criticized Majority Leader Shane Massey for repeatedly “taking us off a cliff on abortion.”“The only thing that we can do when you all, you men in the chamber, metaphorically keep ...

Mont. governor’s non-binary son urges him to reject anti-trans bills

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:14 GMT

By Ray Sanchez | CNNIn a front line state in the escalating US culture war over transgender rights, a son made a personal plea to his powerful father on behalf of the LGBTQ community.David Gianforte, 32, who uses he and they pronouns and identifies as nonbinary, is the son of Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte.The father and son sat down in the governor’s office on March 27, as reported in The Montana Free Press, for a personal meeting that shines light on the growing divisions across the country over transgender issues and legislation aimed at restricting transition health care and codifying binary definitions of sex and gender.David Gianforte told the nonprofit news organization that he requested the meeting with the governor “as your constituent and your son” via email.The reason for the sit-down was to ask Greg Gianforte to veto legislation such as a state senate bill that would ban gender-affirming medical and surgical care for transgender minors, codify binary de...

Sale closed in Milpitas: $1.9 million for a four-bedroom home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:14 GMT

192 Lawton Drive – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 100 block of Lawton Drive in Milpitas was sold on April 3, 2023. The $1,870,000 purchase price works out to $753 per square foot. The house, built in 1959, has an interior space of 2,484 square feet. The property features four bedrooms, three baths, a garage, and two parking spaces. There’s also a pool in the backyard. The unit sits on a 6,000-square-foot lot.Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include:A 1,187-square-foot home on the 1500 block of Canton Drive in Milpitas sold in January 2023, for $1,180,000, a price per square foot of $994. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On South Temple Drive, Milpitas, in April 2023, a 1,462-square-foot home was sold for $945,000, a price per square foot of $646. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In November 2022, a 1,187-square-foot home on Roswell Drive in Milpitas sold for $1,230,000, a price per square foot of $1,036. The home has 4 bed...

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Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:14 GMT

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Woman who was fatally shot by security guard in SF identified

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:14 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A woman who was fatally shot on Market Street in San Francisco Thursday evening has been identified. Chynna Brown, a 24-year-old San Francisco woman, was allegedly shot and killed by a security guard in front of a business on the 800 block of Market, near Westfield Mall. Police are investigating the incident which happened just after 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Officers responded to reports of the shooting in front of the business. At the scene, police said they found a 24-year-old woman, later identified as Brown, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Antioch man arrested Thursday for 5th time this year Brown was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries where she later died. Police worked through the night on the investigation. Officers said they found that a theft had occurred during the incident and identified 33-year-old Michael Earl-Wayne Anthony as the prime suspect. Anthony was working as a private security guard at the time, police said. ...

Overturned big rig on Highway 24 snarls Friday commute

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:58:14 GMT

(KRON) -- An overturned big rig on westbound Highway 24 east of Highway 13 in Oakland is blocking the two right lanes of traffic. The truck overturned as a result of a traffic collision with injuries, according to an alert from 511SFBay. Bay Area transit agency accuses NBA of trying to ‘kneecap’ Warriors’ dynasty over Game 6 schedule The accident has backed up traffic all the way through the Caldecott Tunnel into Orinda.The traffic disruption has come at a time when many fans are heading to Chase Center to watch Game 6 of the Golden State Warriors NBA Playoffs matchup with the Sacramento Kings. The game has an early start time of 5 p.m.There is no timetable for when the collision will be cleared.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.