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Pedestrian hit by RTD train in Thornton, temporarily halting N Line service

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 04:34:48 GMT

A pedestrian was hit by a Regional Transportation District train in Thornton on Friday afternoon, temporarily halting service on the N Line, according to the agency.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Free RTD rides reduced Front Range air pollution in July and August. But is that enough? Crime and Public Safety | Xcel Energy to move headquarters from downtown Denver to RiNo in 2025 Crime and Public Safety | Downtown Denver to see road closures, RTD service changes for Parade of Lights, Israel conference Crime and Public Safety | Snooze opening its 13th Colorado location next month Crime and Public Safety | Letters: Slowing population growth isn’t sad or bad. Colorado is full. The collision occurred near East 97th Avenue and Welby Road at 1:21 p.m., according to police spokesperson Joe Walker and a Thornton police post on X. The woman was taken to a hospital with unknown injuries.RTD temporar...

LAPD releases footage of deadly police shooting at Calabasas restaurant

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 04:34:48 GMT

Footage released on Friday shows the terror that unfolded in the streets of Woodland Hills and Calabasas when a homeless man first attacked someone with a machete and then ran into a popular restaurant where he was fatally shot by police.The incident took place on Nov. 1 when 911 dispatchers received a call from a man who said he had been attacked by another man with a machete at the McDonald's at Mulholland Drive near the 101 Freeway."I was able to get away from him, and then he kept attacking me," the victim told the 911 dispatcher.Benjamin Pritchard (LAPD)“We need to get in control of these homeless people,” he added. The man said he was not seriously hurt and did not require a paramedic. His attacker, later identified as Benjamin Pritchard, 35, had dropped the machete and was wandering through the parking lot of the busy shopping center when police arrived.Dash camera video released by the Los Angeles Police Department on Friday shows officers first trying to stop Pritchard near...

Netflix to give out free Christmas trees during holiday event

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 04:34:48 GMT

Southern California families can get a free Christmas tree, courtesy of Netflix, this holiday season as the streaming service gears up to open its very own Christmas tree farm for a limited time.Netflix’s Family Switch Christmas Tree Farm will open on Dec. 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd in Woodland Hills.Trees that are 6 or 8 feet tall will be given out for free while supplies last. Free delivery is also available for places up to 15 miles away from the event location, according to Netflix. Universal Studios Hollywood seasonal events return for holiday season The event is inspired by Netflix’s new holiday film “Family Switch,” a movie about family members switching places with each other and navigating a day in each other's shoes.The movie is currently streaming on Netflix.

Couples go viral with 'wedding content creators'

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 04:34:48 GMT

Getting hitched is a team sport.The wedding planner, the caterer, the florist, the photographer, the venue operator -- thousands of dollars can be spent on surrounding yourself with people focused solely on making your happy day the best ever.And now there's a new member of the wedding team: the "wedding content creator."The Wall Street Journal reports that brides and grooms are plunking down anywhere from $1,000 to more than $3,500 for a tech-savvy individual who will make sure all your precious moments are captured on Instagram, Facebook or wherever.The Journal cited the example of Yssabel Pangilinan, a Bay Area software engineer, who was dissatisfied with just a photographer and videographer for her Big Day at a Napa Valley estate."For me, that wasn’t good enough," she said. "I wanted to be able to see something right away."So she shelled out roughly $4,000 for a wedding content creator to provide real-time social-media curation of the festive occasion."You pay so much for a wedd...

Woman accused of posing as 14-year-old online, sexually assaulting boy

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 04:34:48 GMT

A Tampa woman was arrested last week after she allegedly posed as a child and sexually battered a boy she met online, police say. A tip on Oct. 19 accused Alyssa Zinger, 22, of an "inappropriate relationship" with a child, according to Tampa police. The victim was identified by police as a middle school boy between the ages of 12 and 15, according to the arrest report. Zinger was accused of posing as a 14-year-old home-school student when she met the boy on social media. Alyssa Zinger, 22. (Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office)The child reported believing Zinger was 14 during their four-month relationship and "stated she physically seemed much older than her age," according to Tampa police. Detectives also learned Zinger lied to police about her age when the pair was caught shoplifting at Nordstrom in July.The tipster told Tampa police that Zinger sent child exploitation material involving the victim and another middle schooler to several other children on Snapchat, according to pol...

Jacqueline Lennon says investors should act fast on Southern Orange County’s Newest Investment Opportunity

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 04:34:48 GMT

A $400 million revitalization project in Dana Point is a very appealing investment opportunity. Jacqueline Lennon, expert to the area, shares why buyers should not miss this golden opportunity. Jacqueline Lennon of Sea to Canyon PropertiesDana Point Harbor, situated along the scenic California coast, is poised for a groundbreaking transformation through its ambitious $400 million revitalization project. This substantial endeavor is not merely a facelift; it represents a strategic initiative to redefine the city’s identity, enhance its real estate landscape, and create a thriving coastal community. Led by acclaimed architects Bryon Ward and Bob Olson, the project combines modernity with a commitment to preserving the area’s rich history, promising a reinvigorated essence and allure.The transformative project carries profound implications for current property owners, as the value of their homes is anticipated to surge in response to the revitalization’s multifaceted ...

Born of Drive, Passion, and Innovation, Oleg Golynker Exits $12 Bn Company, and Strikes Gold Again with Trueli

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 04:34:48 GMT

Because Oleg Golynker never stops. After his previous company’s mind-blowing Nasdaq IPO, he started all over from the very beginning, as innovators and serial entrepreneurs are prone to do, and founded Trueli start-up, an app that seamlessly organizes your digital clutter into meaningful memories and exchanges them with people who you’re with in real life. You live your life. The app does the rest.When asked what drove him to build Trueli, Oleg said “I’ve witnessed the birth of smartphones 15+ years ago and how easy they made taking photos. But this easiness has a nasty price tag attached. We capture and share thousands of photos each year and the more we do, the deeper our beautiful moments are buried in the digital chaos and forgotten. Trueli is here to make sure you never miss moments again – neither yours nor your friends’.”.Most of the photos are lost in people’s cluttered galleries and messenger chats, while 90% of photos aren’t even worth sharing at all. And try t...

Creative Community & Workspace Redefined: Creative+ Elevates Collaboration and Professional Growth

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 04:34:48 GMT

Creative+ is a unique haven for creatives, artists and entrepreneurs emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and individual development. In an exclusive interview, Amanda Stephen, the creator, reveals its unique attributes and profound impact on the creative and entrepreneurial focused community.Amanda Stephen designed Creative+ to redefine workspaces as a collaborative sanctuary, prioritizing shared experiences. Thoughtfully curated amenities, including a refreshment station and modern conveniences like lockers and high-back booth seating, creating an environment conducive to fostering creativity. The addition of a greenhouse restroom adds a natural touch, elevating the workspace to a unique level.The inception of Creative+ stemmed from Amanda’s desire to break free from traditional pathways and create new self-driven and collaborative opportunities. Along with honorary founders & partners: Jennifer Tulchin, Simon Stephen, Wesley Todd Holiday and Jennifer Bladel, Amanda’s ...

Revolutionizing Retail: How DMVI’s ‘Giant Automated Retailers’ Are Tackling the $112 Billion Theft Crisis

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 04:34:48 GMT

Some of the best creators of science fiction envision technological advancements decades before they become reality. All you have to do is watch one episode of The Jetsons from 1962 to see the first Zoom, Facetime, online classes, and telehealth appointments. Whether the inspiration comes from stories, science, or one’s own creative genius is neither here nor there; what matters is that those innovations are, frankly, pretty darn cool.One such innovation is Digital Media Vending International’s (DMVI) Giant Automated Retailers. Simple minds might call them vending machines, but if you have ever stood frustrated in front of an actual vending machine with your potato chips hanging from a coil, stuck, then you would know that these automated retailers have very little in common.DMVI co-founder and CEO, David Ashforth explains, “Our Giant Automatic Retailers are transforming the concept of vending machines and locked cabinets. Our versatile Automatic Retailers span from 5 feet to 36 fee...

Ousted congressman Santos introduced bills named for Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 04:34:48 GMT

(KRON) -- Embattled New York Congressman George Santos was expelled from Congress on Friday in a historic vote. Santos, who was only the sixth lawmaker ever ousted from the lower chamber, and the first in 20 years, was voted out 311-114-2. Over one hundred Republicans joined nearly every Democratic member in voting the controversial NY lawmaker out.During his scandal-ridden 328 days in Congress, Santos made headlines for being federally indicted, falsifying his resume, and allegedly spending campaign funds on Botox and Only Fans. He also reportedly introduced several dozen bills and resolutions, two of which were apparently named for female pop stars. Lawsuit: Santa Rosa school failed to help slain student Jayden Pienta SWIFT Act of 2023One, HR5288, which was also cited as the "Securing Women's Independence For Today Act of 2023," or the "SWIFT Act of 2023," was introduced on Aug. 25, 2023. The 12-page act called for improvements to health education curriculum, a comprehensive edu...