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Arson cases continue in Fort Collins with burnt American Flag, graffiti

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:46:08 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Fort Collins Police Services began investigating a series of potential arson fires across northeast areas of the city in late October, and the criminal mischief may have restarted, according to the agency.The first spat of incidents occurred in the TimberVine neighborhood and Collins Aire Mobile Home Park, which are separate jurisdictions for law enforcement. However, due to the similarity and proximity of the cases, investigators from FCPS and the Larimer County Sheriff's Office began working together on the investigation. Mailboxes destroyed by explosive in Teller County Poudre Fire Authority investigators are also supporting the investigation.New reports of fires set in the same neighborhoodOn Jan. 2, FCPS received a complicated report of an American flag burned in the 2100 block of Lager Street; in addition to a fire on the sidewalk and a Colorado flag burned in the 2100 block of Bock Street; a vehicle fire that damaged a house, graffiti on the garage doo...

Teen accused of shooting, killing woman in I-25 fender bender receives $5M bond

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:46:08 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A teen accused of shooting and killing a woman with an AR-15 at age 14 appeared in court Friday for his first public court appearance since a judge ruled in December he would be tried as an adult.A judge ordered Friday that Remi Cordova, now 17, be given a $5 million cash bond as he faces a charge of first-degree murder for allegedly shooting and killing Pam Cabriales on Feb. 20, 2021. US 287 reopens after 2 crashes, 1 deadly, in Boulder County Cabriales, 32, was on her way home from dinner and allegedly rear-ended the vehicle that Cordova was a passenger in at Colfax Avenue and Interstate 25. The teen allegedly got out of the vehicle and shot her in the head with a high-powered rifle as many as 20 times.Denver District Attorney Beth McCann pushed for Cordova, now 17, to be tried as an adult. In October, a judge heard arguments in what’s called a “reverse transfer hearing” to determine whether his first-degree murder case should be transferred from juvenile court....

King Mango Strut returns to Coconut Grove to celebrate 40th anniversary

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:46:08 GMT

Miami has gone through a lot of changes over the years, but one thing that has remained constant is the King Mango Strut parade.This year is no different. Coconut Grove’s famous and most iconic satirical parade is going on this Sunday, and we have a feeling it’s something you don’t want to miss. Here’s a preview.It’s that time of year again! Time for you to hit your strut.The Cheetah Girls (singing): “You gotta strut like you mean it. Free your mind. It’s not enough just to dream it.”No, not through the streets of Barcelona like The Cheetah Girls. We are talking about the King Mango Strut parade in Coconut Grove.Jeremy Calleros Gauger: “King Mango Strut is a sort of ‘for the Grove, by Coconut Grove’ party that has happened since the ’80s.”This year is the 40th anniversary of when it all began. But you have to know the history to really immerse yourself in the festivities.Jeremy Calleros Gauger: “Basi...

Golden Globes: How to watch, who’s coming and what else to know

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:46:08 GMT

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The Golden Globe Awards are back on Sunday, with plenty of behind-the-scenes changes aimed at cementing a yearslong comeback effort.The show is known for its boozy celebration of film and television and as an early stop for awards season contenders. Scandals have led to a membership revamp and a new broadcaster for the Jan. 7 show, but a key question remains: Will viewers tune in? The show certainly is betting on it, unveiling a starry list of presenters including the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Yeoh, Ben Affleck and Dua Lipa.Here’s what to know about the 81st Golden Globe Awards.HOW CAN I WATCH THE GOLDEN GLOBES?Viewers in the United States can catch the ceremony, broadcast live from the Beverly Hilton hotel, beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern. It will air beginning at 5 p.m. on the West Coast.The three-hour show will have a strong lead-in since CBS is airing an NFL game directly before the Globes.CBS says the show will air on its app and stream on Paramo...

Take a deep dive with the stars of spooky haunted pool movie ‘Night Swim’

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:46:08 GMT

There are scares galore in the spookfest flick “Night Swim.” The horror movie opened in theaters Friday, and it’s about a demented pool.Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon play a married couple in murky waters. Deco did a deep dive with the stars to see how this one slayed.Kerry Condon (as Eve Walter): “I’m worried something is happening to my husband.”Wyatt Russell is hubby to Kerry Condon in “Night Swim.”Scary flicks are Wyatt’s thing.Wyatt Russell: “I’ve died in more horror movies than movies I’ve been in.”Kerry Condon: “Geez, I didn’t know you’ve been in so many horror movies.”Hard to believe, since Wyatt’s mom, Goldie Hawn, and dad, Kurt Russell, are always so fun.Goldie Hawn (as Helen Sharp): “Look at me! I’m soaking wet.”But they’ve done their share of disturbing films — like “Death Becomes Her” for Goldie and “The Thing”...

Broward woman gives birth to son on her birthday — 8 years after giving birth to daughter on the same day

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:46:08 GMT

A South Florida woman gave birth to a boy on her birthday, eight years after her daughter was born on the same day.It won’t be hard for Marianna de la Cruz and her family to save the date, since she, her newborn son and her 8-year-old daughter share the same birthday: Jan. 4.De la Cruz spoke with 7News on Friday from her room at HCA Florida Northwest Hospital in Margate.“Everyone was just, like, excited,” she said as she cradled Eden, her newborn son. “The second birthday at the same hospital.”Cameras showed three big helium balloons near de la Cruz’s. Two read “Happy Birthday” and one reads, “Welcome New Baby.”A happy birthday, indeed, for the mother and Eden, all 6 pounds, 15 ounces of this little bundle of joy.De la Cruz said Eden arrived about two weeks early. Her original due date was Jan. 16.“I had a regular doctor’s visit, and I did express some concerns about his movement,” she said, “so the...

Kevin Warren — facing key decisions with the Chicago Bears — announces $1M donation from foundation to Lurie Children’s Hospital

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:46:08 GMT

Kevin Warren received the phone call in the middle of the night while in his hotel room on the Minnesota Vikings’ trip to Green Bay in October 2014.The Chicago Bears President and CEO, then with the Vikings, knew what the news would be. His older sister Carolyn Elaine Warren-Knox had died of brain cancer. Warren’s subsequent trips to Green Bay always have been emotional with the memory of a woman 16 years his senior who was like a second mother to him.That’s part of the reason Warren and his wife, Greta, stood on the 18th floor at Lurie Children’s Hospital on Friday in the middle of a hectic Week 18 for the Bears. Warren has plenty to evaluate as the Bears look toward the future, with decisions about their coaching staff, quarterback and stadium looming.But with the Bears set to go to Green Bay to play the Packers in the season finale Sunday, Warren wanted to announce their latest initiative to honor his sister’s wish for them to help cancer patients. A...

Medfield clamps down on Norwood

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:46:08 GMT

NORWOOD – In a matchup between two of the top girls’ basketball programs in the Tri-Valley League, Medfield showed why the hype is warranted.In a gritty defensive effort, the Warriors limited the Norwood offense to less than 10 points in each of the four quarters en route to a 52-25 win. Medfield was able to exceed 10 points in each quarter, but head coach Mark Nickerson said the strong play on the defensive end of the court was what drove the offensive output.“We defended well, we clogged the paint,” Nickerson said. “We did a great job defending perimeter shots while staying inside, not giving up open lanes to the hoop. Our guards worked really hard at the top, it was a great rotation with great communication.”That doesn’t mean the game was free of adversity for the Warriors, however. Freshman guard Naya Annigeri had a strong start in the opening quarter, scoring five points and helping Medfield jump out to a sizeable lead. However, a scrum for a loose ball resulted in a mout...

Half-cent sales tax measure qualifies for San Diego County ballot

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:46:08 GMT

SAN DIEGO — A measure to increase sales taxes by half a cent to fund countywide transit projects has qualified for the November ballot, according to the Registrar of Voters office.The ballot initiative was launched last year by a coalition of labor leaders and climate activists, called Let's Go! San Diego, to support transit and road plans by the San Diego Association of Governments, or SANDAG.In a letter to proponents dated Jan. 3 and obtained by FOX 5 Friday, the county Registrar of Voters said a total of 172,916 signatures were submitted to the Registrar of Voters with a projected 127,249 that are considered valid — about 10% above what is required for qualification. Affordable housing project breaks ground in San Ysidro “After more than two years of organizing, Environmental Health Coalition, transit riders, and community advocates are proud the transit measure will be on the 2024 ballot,” Carolina Martinez, a climate justice director with the Let's Go! coalition, said in a re...

Downtown's unsheltered population down 60%, Whitburn says

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:46:08 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- The city councilmember who represents downtown San Diego spoke Friday on progress being made to decrease homelessness there, along with the work that still needs to be done.“The final end-of-year count for 2023 shows significantly fewer people experiencing unsheltered homelessness downtown than there were a year ago,” said District 3 Councilmember Stephen Whitburn. He says the unsheltered homeless population in downtown has declined by 60% in the past seven months. He attributed the drop to the the introduction of homelessness initiatives introduced in the spring, including the opening of two safe sleeping sites. According to Whitburn, there are 521 people staying at the sites. Proposed homeless shelter near Liberty Station faces pushback "Residents are telling me they have seen a visible improvement downtown, and that is good news. We are clearly moving in the right direction," Whitburn said.Homeless advocate Michael McConnell says sleeping sites are better than noth...