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Tornado warning issued for southwest Douglas County, Teller County

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:57:33 GMT

2:57 p.m.: A tornado warning for Castle Pines, Lone Tree and Louviers has been issued and lasts until 3:30 p.m. The system could bring half-dollar-sized hail and radar has indicated a tornado is possible.Tornado Warning including Castle Pines CO, Lone Tree CO and Louviers CO until 3:30 PM MDT pic.twitter.com/I0aCZ3AhzI— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) May 10, 20232:54 p.m.: A tornado warning lasting until 3:30 p.m. has been issued for Teller County. It could bring quarter-sized hail, and radar has indicated the possibility of a tornado.Tornado Warning including Teller County, CO until 3:30 PM MDT pic.twitter.com/cY1QA2HcKx— NWS Pueblo (@NWSPueblo) May 10, 20232:51 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Teller County, warning of winds of up to 60 mph and half-dollar-sized hail. A tornado is also possible, the warning states. The warning is in place until 3:15 p.m.Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Teller County, CO until 3:15 PM MDT pic.twitter.com/QjeizDlI...

‘Aggressive’ Pico Rivera ordinance would penalize street takeover spectators, allow city to confiscate vehicles

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:57:33 GMT

The city of Pico Rivera has moved forward with an “aggressive” ordinance aimed at curtailing street takeovers.The ordinance would prohibit and penalize spectators and participants with a $2,000 fine and would allow the city to confiscate vehicles involved.The ordinance was introduced during a City Council meeting Tuesday.“Although California Vehicle Code Section 23109 makes street takeovers unlawful, the proposed ordinance will implement more aggressive prohibitions and penalties to deter both the racing and the attendance of spectators,” officials said in a news release.“This proposed ordinance and enforcement options will provide the City with additional tools to address the issue of illegal street takeovers, deter such activities, and ensure that the roadways in Pico Rivera remain safe for everyone,” Councilman John Garcia said in the news release. “By taking action, we are sending a strong message that illegal street takeovers will not be tolerated in Pico Rivera and that the sa...

L.A. City Council votes to expand anti-camping law to include Woodland Hills encampments

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:57:33 GMT

The Los Angeles City Council voted to expand an anti-camping law to include two sites in Woodland Hills on Wednesday.Councilman Bob Blumenfield introduced the resolution to expand the current law, which allows the city to designate specific areas for enforcement to prevent siting, lying, storing or maintaining personal property and obstructing the public right of way.Blumenfield, who represents west San Fernando Valley, said homeless people at the two Woodland Hills locations would be offered social services and housing.The anti-camping law can be enforced if there is a spike in crime, the encampment is blocking a critical corridor, or is near a school, the councilman said. He added that in this case, there are reports of violent crimes and a sexual assault at the Woodland Hills camps.The next step is the city will post signs at the encampments to give those living there at least two weeks notice before it is fully enforced.

Man airlifted to hospital after head-on collision with semi-truck in Ventura; truck driver also hospitalized

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:57:33 GMT

A man was airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries and another man was also hospitalized after a crash involving a semi-truck in Ventura. California Highway Patrol officers from the Ventura area station responded to a call of a head-on crash on the 118 Freeway near Mesa School Road around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday evening. According to a CHP release, a 2007 Lexus LS driven by Russell James Young Jr., of Santa Barbara, collided head on with the semi-truck as it was traveling eastbound on the 118 Freeway. Authorities arrived at the scene to find Young trapped within his vehicle as it was blocking both lanes of the road. They also located the driver of the semi-truck, Aldo Jose Desantiago, of Tarzana, lying down in a dirt road south of the freeway.  3 missing after aircraft crashes off Channel Island coast: USCG “CHP personnel on scene rendered aid to both drivers while waiting for emergency personnel to arrive on scene,” CHP said in a statement. “The Ventura County Fire Depar...

Ts Madison keeps the Culture “Cozy” w/ her Viral Punchlines, Memes, and Fight for Equality

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:57:33 GMT

You can’t talk about Cultural Influence without mentioning the Media Queen herself, Ts Madison.Social Media has proven to be equivalent if not more impactful than traditional Television in some instances, as many of us are engaged and “logged in” to our social media accounts more often than tuned into Television Programming.Fortunately, the power of social media has birthed an entire culture of highly-influential individuals across and within every industry, including Comedy, Beauty, Music, Tech, Gaming, Lifestyle, and Spirituality.Adored Social Media & TV Personality TS MADISON has built an undeniable Digital Dynasty from the ground up, as she’s told her story as a Trans Woman In Entertainment over the last decade +.Her unique ability to consistently go viral by simply being herself is probably the reason she’s been able to impact both the LGBTQ+ Community as well as the rest of Pop Culture with her witty punch lines and strong opinions as it pertains to the continued fight for...

From Small Town to Silver Screen: Lee Diemer’s Journey as a Visionary Costume Designer in LA

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:57:33 GMT

For Lee Diemer, the vibrant world of costume design was once only a dream—a dream that has since become a reality. Lee’s journey began in a small Canadian town and has led her to the silver screen in Los Angeles. Her dedication, passion, and creative flair have made her a sought-after costume designer, and her work has left a lasting impact on the film industry.Lee’s fascination with costume design started early. Growing up in Rockwood, Ontario, she enrolled in sewing lessons at a local quilting shop, laying the foundation for her future career. Her unwavering determination and hard work, combined with the support of mentors, collaborators, and the community, have allowed her to create countless captivating costumes. Lee has found her niche in horror, historical, and fantasy productions, which provide her with ample opportunities to flex her creative muscles and showcase her craftsmanship.A testament to her talent, Lee has worked alongside some of the industry’s mo...

Walnut Creek’s Center Rep stage company has first new director in 3 years

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:57:33 GMT

Center Repertory Company, Walnut Creek’s longtime professional theater troupe, announced Wednesday it has selected a new artistic director with a reputation for championing diversity and LGBTQ+ issues on and off the stage.Matt M. Morrow, who most recently had been executive artistic director at San Diego’s Diversionary Theatre, the third oldest LGBTQIA+ theatre in the nation, will start part-time at Center Rep later this month, working with acting artistic director Markus Potter. He’ll assume full-time duties at Center Rep, which operates out of the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, in August.“We are thrilled to welcome Matt as the next artistic leader of Center Rep and a member of the Lesher Center leadership team,” said Carolyn Jackson, general manager of the Lesher Center and managing director of CenterRep. “Matt brings a fresh vision for balancing much-loved traditional works alongside new voices, a wealth of experience in fundraising and organizational lea...

Warriors clear Atkinson to interview for Bucks’ head coaching job: report

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:57:33 GMT

A month after being in the coaching candidate pool to turn around a downtrodden franchise, Kenny Atkinson is among the targets for a team on the other end of the winning spectrum.The Warriors’ assistant is in the running for the Milwaukee Bucks’ top job, according to a report Wednesday from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.Atkinson, who has spent the last two seasons on Steve Kerr’s staff, was listed among the candidates for the Houston Rockets’ vacancy before ex-Celtics coach Ime Udoka was named to the job late last month.The Bucks fired coach Mike Budenholzer this month, just two years after he helped lead the team to a title. Milwaukee, the NBA’s top regular-season team, crashed out of the playoffs in the first round, losing in five games to the eighth-seeded Heat. Atkinson was an assistant on Budenholzer’s staff in Atlanta from 2013-2016.If Atkinson were to be hired, he would inherit championship expectations in Milwaukee along with a roster fe...

Feinstein returns to Senate in a wheelchair, offers new details of lingering illness

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:57:33 GMT

In a hopeful sign for Democrats, Sen. Dianne Feinstein returned to the Senate in a wheelchair Wednesday after a months-long absence from a lingering bout of shingles and said in a statement she’s still suffering from side effects that impair her vision and balance, and that her doctors have advised her to work a reduced schedule.Feinstein, the Senate’s oldest sitting member at 89, said in her first statement since her Tuesday flight back to the Capitol that she’s “prepared to resume my duties in the Senate” and is “grateful for all the well-wishers over the past couple of months and for the excellent care that I received from my medical team in San Francisco.”Feinstein’s prolonged absence raised anxiety among Democrats, where her vote in the narrowly split Senate is key to moving her party’s agenda. Some progressive Democrats like Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Ro Khanna of Santa Clara have publicly called on her ...

Soldier who killed BLM protester in Texas gets 25 years

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:57:33 GMT

By Jim Vertuno | Associated PressAUSTIN, Texas — A U.S. Army sergeant plans to appeal his 25-year prison sentence for fatally shooting an armed man during a Black Lives Matter protest in Texas, and will cooperate with efforts by the state’s Republican governor to issue a pardon, his attorney said Wednesday.Daniel Perry, 36, was convicted of murder in April for killing 28-year-old Garrett Foster during the downtown Austin protest in July 2020.“After three long years we’re finally getting justice for Garrett,” the victim’s mother, Sheila Foster, told the court after sentencing Wednesday.“Mr. Perry, I pray to God that one day, he will get rid of all this hate that is in your heart,” she said.Perry attorney Clinton Broden said in a statement that his client would appeal. He called Perry’s conviction the product of “political prosecution” and said the defense team would “fully cooperate in the pardon process.”Perry&#...