NBA schedule reveal: Breaking down the Nuggets’ 10 must-see games
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:49:00 GMT
For the first time in franchise history, the Denver Nuggets will be the hunted. That’s the flip side of winning an NBA title. Following Thursday’s schedule release, we highlighted the most anticipated matchups. Get your popcorn ready and plan accordingly.No. 10, Clippers at Nuggets, Nov. 14: At what point do the Clippers say to themselves, pairing Kawhi Leonard with Paul George simply isn’t good enough? The Nuggets own the Clippers. In four meetings last season, Denver swept the series. Ever since the Nuggets’ thrilling 3-1 comeback in the Bubble, it feels like there’s a psychological edge Denver’s earned. But given that it’s Los Angeles, with their ballyhooed roster and one charismatic point guard (Bones Hyland), we’re still going to watch.No. 9, Pacers at Nuggets, Jan. 14: Denver’s biggest offseason loss was the departure of super-sub Bruce Brown, who, understandably, took the money. Despite teasing a return, no one from management to his teammates could fault him. And...Denver Mayor Johnston adds three names to senior leadership staff
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:49:00 GMT
A month after his inauguration, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston continues adding to his senior staff.The administration announced three new hires Thursday who will oversee the mayor’s work with the City Council, with the state and federal government and with community partners.Here are the three new members of Johnston’s leadership team and what each will be focused on at city hall:Angela Casias, legislative directorAngela CasiasCasias most recently worked as the senior vice president of community and government partnerships for Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver but she has 18 years of experience working for the city prior to that. Recent posts include serving as the manager of local government affairs at Denver International Airport and focusing on legislation for the city’s public works department.Under Johnston, she will take the lead on managing all legislative efforts including working with the City Council and the heads of city agencies to ensure the mayor’s...Wildfire on private land in Rio Blanco County has burned 1,100 acres
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:49:00 GMT
A wildfire in Rio Blanco County burning on private land has scorched about 1,100 acres.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Fighting fire with fire: Helicopter, drones bomb 3,378-acre Little Mesa fire in western Colorado with ping pong balls that ignite Crime and Public Safety | Five lightning-sparked fires burning across 5,349 acres in southwestern Colorado Crime and Public Safety | Firefighters back off growing fires in dangerous dead forests north of Pagosa Springs in southwestern Colorado Crime and Public Safety | Little Mesa fire southwest of Delta growing, burning 300 acres – one of several fires in western Colorado Crime and Public Safety | Two wildfires burning in southwestern Colorado north of Pagosa Springs The Deserado fire is burning near County Road 65 outside of Rangely, according to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office. Fire crews responded Wednesday after multiple light...8th bus carrying migrants from Texas arrives in Los Angeles
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:49:00 GMT
An eighth bus from Texas carrying asylum seekers arrived in Los Angeles Thursday morning, organizers said.A total of 40 migrants arrived at Union Station from Brownsville, Texas around 11:10 a.m. Thursday, according to the L.A. Welcomes Collective.The asylum seekers came from Venezuela, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, and 12 were children. Almost all of them have relatives, loved ones or sponsors in California, the organization said.The migrants were taken to a receiving site in Chinatown where there were offered food, clothing, hygiene kits, health checkups and legal immigration orientations. The collective is also facilitating reunions with family members."We have joined hands and resources in Los Angeles to receive and treat asylum seekers with dignity and respect. We hope that everyone will arrive safely and that these modes of transportation do not compromise anyone's health, especially the children," Angelica Salas, executive director of CHIRLA, said.To date, 32...Lakers, Dodgers and other sports teams donate $450k to Hawaii wildfire victims
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:49:00 GMT
The Los Angeles Lakers, Anaheim Ducks and L.A. Dodgers are among the 12 sports teams from the Los Angeles and Orange County areas that have donated $450,000 to help people impacted by the Hawaii wildfires, a news release said. These sports teams also contributed to the donation:Anaheim AngelsAngel City Football ClubLos Angeles Chargers and RamsL.A. GalaxyLAFCL.A. KingsLos Angeles Sparks Schools reopening, traffic moving again in signs of recovery from Maui fires that killed 110 Celebrities like Oprah, Jason Momoa and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson have also been a helping hand to those impacted by the wildfire.The fast-moving wildfire spread across the island of Maui has burned at least one historic town to the ground, killing at least 110 people. Many residents are still missing and others have been left with intermittent power and unreliable cellphone service while without necessities since the wildfire sparked one week ago.Hawaii’s Red Cross branch encourages people to call 1-8...8-year-old killed by school bus; Kansas dad says daughter 'loved school, loved everyone'
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:49:00 GMT
A Kansas father is speaking out after he says a school bus driver struck and killed his 8-year-old daughter on Wednesday morning.Jasper Harper says his daughter, Harmoney Harper, and his oldest son had walked outside to wait for their bus when she was fatally struck. According to the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, the two were waiting outside when a Derby Public School bus – not the one they were waiting for – hit Harmoney around 7:20 a.m. after she walked between two cars. She died at the scene. How EMS personnel handles grief "My wife said she heard my son screaming for his sister, and she came outside," recalled Jasper Harper. "I got woke up to 'I need you now.' I got dressed. Before I made it to the front door, I had heard, 'Call 911, my daughter's dead.'" He believes speed may have played a factor in the accident, which happened in the 3300 block of East Locust, just west of 47th Street South and Kansas Highway 15."My daughter wasn't crossing 47th, where people are moving...Woman, infant found safe after kidnapping in Oakland
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:49:00 GMT
OAKLAND — A woman and an infant were found safe after they were apparently kidnapped Wednesday, police said.Police were investigating the kidnapping and did not announce any arrests. They said the kidnapping happened about 9 a.m. in the 1200 block of East 33rd Street. Officers contacted the person who reported the kidnapping when they got to the scene.That person then provided video of a possible kidnapping of a woman and an infant.Police did not say how investigators were able to find the two people. They were continuing to investigate and urged anyone with information to contact them at 510-238-3641.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Drive-by shooting targets group walking in East Bay, strikes home with residents inside Crime and Public Safety | 5 things to know about the police scandals in Antioch and Pittsburg Crime and Public Safety | Woman found shot to death in hills above East Oakland Crime and Public Safety | ...San Jose: James Lick High School on lockdown after two students stabbed
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:49:00 GMT
SAN JOSE — James Lick High School in East San Jose was placed on lockdown Thursday after two students were stabbed, according to authorities, and a suspect remained at large.The two students, both minors, were transported to a hospital with at least one stab wound each, police said. The stabbings were reported at 11:25 a.m.The suspect, who fled the scene before officers arrived, remained unknown according to authorities. The school remained on lockdown as of 12:06 p.m.This is a developing report. Check back for updates.San Jose police officer remains hospitalized after shooting
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:49:00 GMT
SAN JOSE — The San Jose police officer who was shot while responding to a family disturbance Wednesday morning remained in critical, but stable condition as of Thursday, according to authorities.In a statement posted to social media at 11:39 a.m., the San Jose Police Department confirmed that the officer, only identified as a woman and 10-year veteran of the department, was stabilized after she was struck by gunfire in the upper body.“We are extremely grateful for the outpouring of support we have received from our community and understand that this shocking incident takes a heavy toll on all of us,” a portion of the statement reads. “We ask that you continue to keep our brave sister officer in your prayers for a speedy recovery.”The shooting happened at a condominium complex near Auzerais Avenue and Race Street around 8 a.m., after a woman who lives there called police and reported that her husband was drunk, had tried to hit her and broke down a bathroom do...SF Giants coach details challenges she’s faced during pregnancy
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:49:00 GMT
San Francisco Giants assistant coach Alyssa Nakken said she has felt nothing but love and support from everyone in the organization since she revealed to them earlier this summer that she and her husband were expecting their first child in February.But Nakken has also experienced some mental and physical health challenges since her pregnancy began.Nakken was too ill to join the Giants on a 10-day road trip last month through Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Washington, and Detroit and told the San Francisco Chronicle on Wednesday that she experienced some gloomy times while being away from the team.“To be completely honest, there were some dark moments, for sure, because I love being active and on the field and around this team day in and day out, and there was a good stretch of time where I just couldn’t get out of bed,” Nakken told the Chronicle’s Susan Slusser. “I couldn’t really move. I couldn’t keep anything down and I just felt extremely weak.”Nakken said she stayed at her mom’s home i...Latest news
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