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Southwest flight attendants say “backroom” deal has stripped them of Colorado’s new sick leave protections

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:50:57 GMT

A flight attendants union is suing Gov. Jared Polis, Colorado’s labor department and Southwest Airlines for agreeing to a settlement that drastically reduced a $1.3 million fine and carved the airline’s unionized workers out of the state’s sick-leave law.The suit, filed in Denver court Monday, seeks to unwind a deal that ended a months-long legal battle waged by Southwest against the state’s sick-leave law. State investigators had previously determined that the airline had violated “dozens of Colorado labor laws,” including the sick-leave statute, and they hit the company with a hefty fine. But the settlement reduces that fine from more than $1.3 million to $133,140, and it includes an agreement that the state won’t investigate further sick-leave complaints from Southwest’s unionized workers in Colorado.“The message I feel like this sends is that the workers can do anything and everything to stand up for our rights, 100% follow t...

Boulder police searching for driver that struck cyclist riding with child

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:50:57 GMT

Boulder police are searching for a driver who clipped a cyclist who was riding with a child on Wednesday.According to a tweet, a woman riding an e-bike with her child northbound on Lehigh Street in south Boulder at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday.As the woman was turning left onto Cragmoor Road, a vehicle behind her passed on the right and clipped the bike’s rear tire. The vehicle reportedly did not stop.The contact caused the bike to fall over and the woman suffered minor injuries that required stitches. Her 3-year-old child was not injured.Based on video footage, the vehicle is believed to be a Subaru Outback, possibly silver, gold or champagne-colored, with rear tinted windows and a roof rack.Anyone with any information about this crash is asked to contact Boulder police Accident Report Specialist Frank Leyhe at 720-305-7554 or [email protected] Police Searching for Vehicle That Struck Cyclist with a Child; Mom Suffered Minor Injuries, Child Uninjured Traffic officers are as...

Woman accused of vehicular manslaughter in Apple Valley crash that killed elderly man

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:50:57 GMT

An arrest has been made in a fatal Apple Valley crash that occurred early this year, officials announced Wednesday.Ashely Aline Marty, 25, was arrested on Aug. 12 and has been charged with vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated in connection with the Jan. 22 crash.The crash occurred along Highway 18 at the intersection of Flathead Road, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.An investigation revealed that a Dodge Challenger heading west on the highway and a Kia Sorento heading north on Flathead Road crashed when one of the vehicles failed to stop at a red light.The driver of the Sorento, 86-year-old Byron Weekly, was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, authorities said.The driver of the Challenger was also taken to a hospital with minor injuries.After a completed investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for Marty and she was taken into custody. Her bail was set at $400,000 officials said.

Bears are climbing Yosemite's Half Dome

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:50:57 GMT

Yosemite National Park rangers recently discovered evidence of a black bear's presence on the summit of Half Dome, KTLA sister station KSEE/KGPE reports.The National Park made the announcement on Tuesday, noting that "Yosemite bears are excellent climbers and can easily tackle the 46-degree angle- no cables needed!"With their announcement, rangers advise hikers in Yosemite National Park to be "bear aware" and keep all smelly objects, from food to sunscreen, locked in a bear locker or bear canister. "Whether at camp or on the trail, always keep backpacks and scented items within arm's reach- bears and other animals (like the Half Dome ground squirrels) will approach unattended bags quickly and are likely to create a few new holes before you notice them!" park rangers said.California's Department of Fish and Wildlife estimates between 30,000 and 40,000 wild black bears live in the Golden State. While bear attacks on humans are extremely rare, officials warn the potential for dangers d...

Ernest Smart Dies in Motorcycle Accident on State Route 432 [Kelso, WA]

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:50:57 GMT

81-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Single-Vehicle Collision near Kelso DriveKELSO, WA (August 16, 2023) – Late Tuesday afternoon, Ernest Smart was killed in a motorcycle accident on State Route 432.The incident occurred around 4:26 p.m., near Kelso Drive just east of Interstate 5.According to reports, Smart was driving a 3-wheeled Can-Am Spyder motorcycle when he left the roadway for reasons unknown. The motorcycle then traveled up an embankment and struck a guard rail before coming to rest on the shoulder.Crews say 81-year-old Smart, of Olympia suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. In addition, he was wearing a helmet at the time.Emergency personnel closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Once available, further details will be provided.The team at Sweet James would like to offer their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Ernest Smart. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.It is impo...

Tropical Storm Hilary May Bring Strong Winds To L.A.

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:50:57 GMT

The National Weather Service (NWS) says Tropical Storm Hilary may impact parts of Southern California as soon as this weekend.While Southern California is typically absent from the effects of tropical storms, the NWS Los Angeles said there is up to a 30% chance strong winds reach landfall Sunday night.Hilary formed off the Southwest coast of Mexico Thursday and is expected to become a “major” hurricane Friday. Its strength is expected to decrease by the time it moves into the Southern California region, but could still bring tropical storm-level rain and winds.“Confidence continues to increase on a heavy rainfall, potentially high impact, event unfolding across parts of the Southwest and California Saturday to Monday,” NWS said Thursday.Here is the latest forecast info for Tropical Storm Hilary from @NWSNHC:– Hilary forecast to become a major hurricane Fri night– Hilary is forecast to impact #SoCal as a tropical storm on Mon– 20-30% chance tropical stor...

2 brands halt ads after appearing next to pro-Nazi content

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:50:57 GMT

By Clare Duffy and Brian Fung | Associated PressAt least two brands have said they will suspend advertising on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, after their ads and those of other companies were run on an account promoting fascism. The issue came less than a week after X CEO Linda Yaccarino publicly affirmed the company’s commitment to brand safety for advertisers.The nonprofit news watchdog Media Matters for America documented in a report published Wednesday that ads for a host of mainstream brands have been run on the account, which has shared content celebrating Hitler and the Nazi Party.Ads for brands including Adobe, Gilead Sciences, the University of Maryland’s football team, New York University Langone Hospital and NCTA-The Internet and Television Association were run alongside tweets from the account that had garnered hundreds of thousands of views, CNN observed.Spokespeople for NCTA and pharmaceutical company Gilead said that they immediately paused their ad spendi...

Kurtenbach: The SF Giants’ offense has flatlined, and it has Gabe Kapler flummoxed

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:50:57 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Baseball has undergone a lot of changes this past year.But even in this era of new rules, scoring runs is still vital to winning games.And the San Francisco Giants can’t seem to do it anymore.If this team wants to make something of this promising yet perplexing campaign — if the next six weeks are going to be anything but an excruciating journey to hang onto a Wild Card spot, followed by a quick postseason exit — that has to change right now.This season sits on the brink, and it’s poised to be defined in the coming week, when the Giants are heading to Atlanta to play baseball’s best team, followed by a jaunt to Philadelphia to face their top rival in the Wild Card chase.After a 2-4 home stand against the Rangers and Rays where the Giants only scored more than three runs per game once, this team is hitting the road with no momentum. The road is all they’re hitting these days.Related ArticlesSan Francisco Giants | SF Giants haunted by...

Outside Lands headliner Foo Fighters set benefit show at Chase Center

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:50:57 GMT

The Foo Fighters are set to play their second high-profile gig in San Francisco in a little over a month.Fresh off their headlining set at Outside Lands music festival over the weekend, Dave Grohl and company have announced plans to play the Dreamfest Concert at Chase Center on Sept. 13.The concert, held in conjunction with Salesforce’s biggie Dreamforce 2023 conference, is a benefit for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals.Tickets start at $1,000 and include a cocktail reception.Visit the theconcertforkids.org for more information.The Foo Fighters have won 15 Grammy Awards and delivered such memorable albums as “The Colour and the Shape,” There Is Nothing Left to Lose,” “One By One” and “In Your Honor.”The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame act’s most recent album was “But Here We Are.”Related ArticlesMusic | This music star is so popular that he’s playing two nights at Levi’s Stadium Music | ...

Letters: Trump strategy | Keep safeguard | Deal harshly | Valuing democracy

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:50:57 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Is Trump strategy‘Too corrupt to convict’?Remember when Lehman Bros. collapsed in 2008? Who could forget? That sparked federal bailouts to banks and insurance companies that were deemed “Too Big To Fail.”It looks like Donald Trump is making a similar page in history, by earning 91 criminal charges in four indictments. Legal pundits are wondering how so many trials can even be scheduled. And, how would an ex-president serve prison time if convicted?Trump’s strategy is becoming “Too Corrupt To Be Convicted.”Bruce JoffePiedmontBill would removesafeguard for abusedAssemblymembers Tina McKinnor and Buffy Wicks and state Sen. Scott Wiener have written AB 1028, a bill that is halfway through California’s legislative process and removes mandatory reporting among health care professionals if they find signs of abuse on a patient.This bill, like other articles and movement...