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John Force recalls humble racing roots in his first trip to Denver, when he stayed in John Bandimere Jr.’s basement

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:57:29 GMT

MORRISON — Before John Force was a racing legend, he found refuge in the Bandimeres’ basement.The year was 1980, and Force was a young, unknown and broke driver who was making his first trip east of Arizona. He arrived at Bandimere Speedway in the middle of a snowstorm, his pockets empty. He would have no place to sleep had the family not arranged for Force to stay with them.Thus began a lifelong friendship between Force and speedway boss John Bandimere Jr., well before Force was a 16-time NHRA champion and the owner of a record eight Funny Car wins on Thunder Mountain.“I remember coming over the hill, and we had no money to eat, no money for anywhere to stay,” Force said. “It was snowing and the valley was frozen. The snow was shocking (for a Southern California guy).“The way they took me into their home and helped me and my small crew get situated — I’ll never forget that. It was me, (some family) and a couple of guys who worked for free. ...

YouTuber apologizes after selling access to autopsy photos of murder victim Gannon Stauch

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:57:29 GMT

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children via APGannon StauchA true-crime influencer on YouTube is apologizing after selling access to autopsy photos of 11-year-old Gannon Stauch, a Colorado Springs boy murdered by his stepmother three years ago.The poster, who goes by Zav Girl, has received intense backlash online after publishing the photos of Stauch in a video on her now-defunct Patreon page, which allows creators to charge money for content.The woman received the photos through an open records request with the Colorado Judicial Department, an agency spokesperson confirmed Friday.Autopsy photos normally are not releasable under Colorado’s open records laws, but the photos of the murdered boy became public record after they were introduced as exhibits during the May trial of his stepmother.Patreon removed the video and Zav Girl’s account from the site. A spokesperson said that the content violated guidelines for violent and graphic content.Zav Girl, who has ne...

Shooting in Commerce City leaves a man dead, suspect at large

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:57:29 GMT

Officers in Commerce City responding to shots fired found a man dead at the scene Friday morning.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Woman shot, killed in Westminster home in apparent drive-by shooting Crime and Public Safety | Aurora dentist’s wife fatally poisoned with cyanide and decongestant found in Visine, coroner testifies Crime and Public Safety | Three decomposed bodies found near Gunnison County campsite in western Colorado Crime and Public Safety | Pueblo officials searching for suspect in June homicide, ask public for help Crime and Public Safety | Homicide on High Line Canal trail under investigation by Arapahoe County officials At 5:56 a.m. police were called to the 11500 block of East 118th Avenue, according to a Commerce City Police Department news release.A suspect, or suspects, in the incident are at large, police said. An investigation is ongoing.Anyone with information abo...

Elderly Long Beach man dies days after being strangled in home; relative arrested

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:57:29 GMT

An elderly man died days after a relative was seen choking him in his Long Beach home and the case is being investigated as a homicide.Long Beach police responded to the incident in the 2600 block of Fanwood Avenue around 12:10 p.m. June 8.Responding officers found a woman inside the home leaning over the victims with her hands around his neck, police said.The woman, identified as 52-year-old Jennifer Dail, was taken into custody and the Long Beach Fire Department treated the victim.The man, identified as 83-year-old James Brooks, was alert, had no signs of serious injuries and declined to be taken to a hospital.A preliminary investigation revealed the victim required 24-hour medical care and Dail was caring for him at the time. A second caregiver called 911 when she saw the suspect choking the victim inside his home.Later, the victim complained of pain to his throat and his health rapidly declined, police said.The victim was found unresponsive in his home on June 14 and was ev...

Marijuana found at White House before cocaine discovery: Reports

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:57:29 GMT

While the discovery of cocaine in the White House earlier this month came as a shock to many, it turns out it's not the first time drugs have been found there.In July and September 2022, Secret Service agents found marijuana in the White House, according to Fox News. While marijuana is legal in Washington, D.C., it's illegal at the federal level and not allowed on federal property like the White House."Small amounts" of the plant were found at the White House and destroyed, the Secret Service told Fox."No one was arrested in these incidents, because the weight of the marijuana confiscated did not meet the legal threshold for federal charges or D.C. misdemeanor criminal charges, as the District of Columbia had decriminalized possession," a Secret Service spokesperson added. Trump criticizes end of White House cocaine probe  Much like with the marijuana, no one has been arrested for the discovered cocaine, and it's likely that no one will be, as the Secret Service ended its investig...

‘San Fransokyo Square’ at Disneyland Resort to open in August

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:57:29 GMT

The Disneyland Resort announced that San Fransokyo Square will open at Disney’s California Adventure on Aug. 31.The new area, inspired by the film “Big Hero 6,” was first announced at the D23 expo, a biennial convention for Disney fans. In the area, park guests will have the opportunity to meet Baymax, the inflatable health robot and enjoy new food. ‘Phineas and Ferb’ co-creator calls Disney Imagineer after Disneyland ride temporarily breaks down Starting in mid-July, parkgoers will be able to try some of the new food items coming to the area, such as beef birria ramen with consomé, a Baymax macaron and pork wonton nachos, before the land’s official opening date.When the land officially opens, Aunt Cass Café, the second bakery café operated by Hiro’s loving aunt, “will serve dishes, soups in freshly baked Boudin sourdough bread bowls and more inspired by Japanese cuisine,” Disneyland said in a news release.An “old fishing net tannery” in the land will be converted to Rita’s Turbin...

California AG restricts travel to 3 states due to anti-gay legislation

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:57:29 GMT

California will be restricting state-funded travel to three states due to recently enacted anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in each state, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Friday.State-funded travel to Missouri, Nebraska and Wyoming will be restricted "in response to their discriminatory laws targeting the LGBTQ+ community," AG Bonta said in a press release.Bonta's office called legislation recently passed by the three states "part of a concerning trend of discriminatory practices in states across the country, aiming to roll back hard-won protections." The AG's office, in particular, cited laws that sought to target and marginalize transgender youth by prohibiting them from participating in sports in accordance with their gender identity, and restricting access to gender-affirming health care. If you see these, push them over, Yosemite National Park says The travel restrictions announced Friday are mandated by California Assembly Bill 1887. AB 1887 requires that the AG post ...

Dominic Valencia Hospitalized after Vehicle Collision on Interstate 40 [Albuquerque, NM]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:57:29 GMT

18-Year-Old Man Injured after Vehicle vs Pedestrian Collision near Juan TaboALBUQUERQUE, NM (July 14, 2023) – Tuesday afternoon, Dominic Valencia was injured after being struck by a vehicle in a police pursuit incident.The incident happened last July 11th shortly before 2:50 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 near Juan Tabo.According to the Albuquerque Police Department, 18-year-old Valencia is wanted by the police and was in pursuit when he ran into the westbound lanes through eastbound.Furthermore, Valencia was struck by an SUV that was headed eastbound. He suffered broken bones and other wounds.Consequently, responding paramedics transported Valencia to the hospital for treatment.Meanwhile, the authorities have confirmed that Valencia is wanted for two felony warrants related to drugs.Also, the eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 near Eubank were blocked during the investigation but were reopened by 5:30 p.m.Following the crash, Valencia is still recovering and the a...

A’s call up prize prospects Soderstrom, Gelof to open second half of season

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:57:29 GMT

OAKLAND — The Athletics officially began looking to the future Friday, promoting prize prospects Tyler Soderstrom and Zack Gelof from Triple-A Las Vegas.Soderstrom, a first-round draft pick in 2020 from Turlock, was hitting .254 with 20 homers and 59 RBIs with an .818 OPS for the Aviators while catching, playing first base and serving as a designated hitter.Gelof, taken in the second round out of Virginia a year later, was hitting .304 with 12 home runs, 42 RBIs and a .929 OPS. Gelof has been primarily a second baseman this season, although he’s also played at third base and in the outfield.Both are available to play Friday night against the Minnesota Twins.The A’s also activated pitching prospect Freddy Tarnok. Soderstrom is ranked as the A’s No. 1 prospect by MLB.com, Gelof is third and Tarnok is fifth.Related ArticlesOakland Athletics | Memories of an 8-year-old brings home the pain of A’s leaving town Oakland Athletics | O...

Movie, TV actors join picket lines in Hollywood strike

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:57:29 GMT

By Andrew Dalton | Associated PressLOS ANGELES — “Ted Lasso” star Jason Sudekis and other top movie and TV actors joined picket lines alongside screenwriters Friday on the first full day of a walkout that has become Hollywood’s biggest labor fight in decades.Sudeikis was among the picketers outside NBC in New York. “Lord of the Rings” star Sean Astin joined chanting protesters outside Netflix’s offices in Hollywood. Also present at Netflix were “Titanic” and “Unforgiven” actor Frances Fisher and “The Nanny” star Fran Drescher, who is president of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.The actors’ arrival energized the picket lines outside Netflix, where music blared and the sidewalks were packed with demonstrators.Elsewhere, “Once Upon a Time” actor Gennifer Goodwin was among the protesters outside Paramount Pictures.The walkout is the first double-barreled ...