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After development voted down, what comes next for Denver’s Park Hill golf course?

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:41:28 GMT

Golf. That’s what the conservation easement on the long-dormant Park Hill Golf Club property in northeast Denver says the land must primarily be used for, 18 holes of it.After roughly 60% of Denver voters this week rejected Referred Question 2O, the most recent attempt by the developers that own the 155-acre property to lift the easement and build housing, retail space and a regional park there, those developers say golf is what Denverites can expect.“Because the Park Hill easement is unambiguous, the land will return to a privately-owned, regulation-length 18-hole golf course,” read a concession statement from the Yes on 2O campaign on Tuesday night. “The site will immediately be closed to public use or access, with no housing, community grocery store, or public parks allowed on this site, in accordance with the will of the voters.”The timeline for new tee times is unclear.Westside Investment Partners, which co-owns the property with the Holleran Group...

Longtime Washington state outdoors official named new Colorado Parks and Wildlife director

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:41:28 GMT

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Director Jeff Davis (Courtesy Colorado Division of Natural Resources)Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday announced the selection of a longtime Washington state outdoors official to be the next head of Colorado Parks and Wildlife.Jeff Davis, a 22-year veteran of Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife, will take the helm of CPW, the governor’s office announced in a news release.“We were fortunate to have many qualified candidates but Jeff’s extensive experience helping to manage a large organization, his knowledge of wildlife and recreation issues, his commitment to diversity and inclusivity within and outside his organization and passion for hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation made Jeff an ideal fit,” Dan Gibbs, executive director of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, said in a statement.Davis has served since 2000 as an area habitat biologist, forest and fish section manager and assistant director of Washington’s Habi...

Interstate 70 westbound lanes reopen after crash near Denver International Airport

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:41:28 GMT

A crash on Interstate 70 near Denver International Airport on Thursday morning has been cleared after it blocked several westbound lanes, state transportation officials announced.Related ArticlesColorado News | Pedestrian dead after downtown Denver alleyway crash Colorado News | Driver dies after crashing into tree in Longmont Colorado News | Oldest bridge in Colorado highway system to be rebuilt for safer South Platte River crossing Colorado News | Colorado road conditions: Roads reopened on Eastern Plains after weather-related closures Colorado News | Kickin’ It with Kiz: Broncos Country isn’t big enough for Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton and Tim Patrick Two right lanes on westbound I-70 were closed between the intersections with Interstate 225 and Exit 281, Peoria Street, Colorado Department of Transportation officials announced in a tweet. They reopened as of 11 a.m., the Aurora Police Dep...

Magomed Gadzhiev is advising an Abu Dhabi royal and may have received French citizenship

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:41:28 GMT

Investigative journalists report that a known Russian war criminal is comfortably settling abroad. According to the report of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense at the end of March 2023, representatives of Russian elites are actively trying to negotiate their safe passage to the free world in exchange for leaking anything that they may or may not know about the inner dealings of Russian politics.  "There are different people with different motivations. Many representatives of the so-called Russian elite already understand that the war was a colossal mistake and a crime. In addition, the finale will be tragic for Russia. They are trying to find options for their escape," said Andrey Yusov, a representative of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, in an interview with Gazeta.ua".This statement by a Ukrainian intelligence official came just days after the scandal in Russia when an unidentified person leaked a t...

Family of man fatally shot by Inland Empire deputies alleges killing was unjustified

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:41:28 GMT

It's been nearly two months since 44-year-old Antonio Garza was shot and killed by deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office, and on Thursday, his family addressed the media to demand justice.Garza, a Yucca Valley resident, allegedly set fire to a trailer on Feb. 5, then led deputies on a pursuit that ended with his fatal shooting near Palm Springs in Riverside County. Arson suspect killed in San Bernardino County pursuit  In a lawsuit filed against the Sheriff's Department and two other law enforcement agencies, Garza's family claims he was shot twice in the back as he was running away while unarmed, which they argue proves he was not a threat to deputies."When Tony walked into a room, the first thing he would do is give everyone a big hug," a family member said. "He would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He always thanked our service members when he saw them. He was a 'yes sir' and a 'yes ma'am' kind of guy. He never took a handout; everything he ...

Precious Oshideko: Using Social Media to Spark Positive Change in Africa

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:41:28 GMT

In today’s society, where social media is frequently condemned for its unfavorable influence on the younger generation, Precious Oshideko uses his platform to inspire the youth in Africa positively. Being the creator of Arete-Zale Consulting, Precious acknowledges the significance of granting young individuals in need free education and prospects.Through his Instagram, Precious shares motivational messages, success stories, and insights into his work with Arete-Zale Consulting. He encourages his followers to embrace their passions, pursue their dreams, and use their skills to impact the world positively.Utilizing social media, Precious leverages Arete-Zale Consulting to deliver sustainable solutions to the youth in Africa. His training platform offers free courses on Information Technology, Project Management, Cloud Computing, and exercises to foster soft skills development. With this approach, Precious seeks to tackle the underlying causes of the youth’s issues and open...

Report: Missiles fired from Lebanon into Israel injure 2

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:41:28 GMT

By Isabel Debre and Sam McNeil | Associated PressJERUSALEM — Militants in Lebanon fired a heavy barrage of rockets at Israel on Thursday, the Israeli military said, forcing people across Israel’s northern frontier into bomb shelters, wounding at least two people and ratcheting up regional tensions a day after Israeli police raided Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site.Israel’s military said 34 rockets had been fired across the border, and that 25 were shot down by its Iron Dome aerial defense system. Another five rockets struck Israeli territory and the rest of the strikes were being investigated, security forces added. The army’s response would come after “a situational assessment” and meeting by Israel’s Security Cabinet later Thursday, it said.The unusually large salvo of rockets raised fears of a wider conflagration, as Israel’s bitter enemy, the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, holds sway over much of southern Lebanon. Over th...

The Warriors’ playoff seeding carousel is a mess. Let’s sort it out

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:41:28 GMT

Credit to the Warriors. While this season has proven to be quite the challenge, they have made it easy for themselves and us ahead of the final two games of the regular season.If they win Friday in Sacramento and Sunday in Portland, the Dubs will qualify for the real playoffs and avoid the play-in tournament.Still, the situation is messy with the Dubs vying with four other teams for two “true” playoff spots. Let’s sort it all out:Do the Warriors have to win both remaining games to be a top-six seed?In a word: No.But two wins put the Warriors on the most direct path.Following the Clippers’ win over the Lakers and a Pelicans win Wednesday, the Warriors have a 50-50 shot at making the real playoffs (top-six seeds), per PlayoffStatus.com.That qualification could be as either the fifth or sixth seed.And if the Warriors win only one of the final two games, their odds of avoiding the play-in tournament improve to around 60 percent. In that case, Golden State will al...

Pension reform protests resume in France after talks fail

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:41:28 GMT

By John Leicester, Thomas Adamson and Oleg Cetinic | Associated PressPARIS — Protesters disrupted vehicle traffic at Paris’ main airport and police fired clouds of tear gas in other French cities in the latest round of strikes and demonstrations Thursday against President Emmanuel Macron’s contested pension reforms.Macron’s drive to raise the national retirement age from 62 to 64 has ignited a months-long firestorm of public anger.Talks between trade union leaders and Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne broke up Wednesday without a breakthrough, setting the stage for protesters’ return to the streets, while unions called yet another day of protests for April 13.However, the number of strikers has fallen, particularly in the transportation sector, since protests began in January. About 400,000 people joined the protest in Paris Thursday, down from 450,000 the week before, said the powerful CGT union. Interior Ministry estimates of the marchers’ numbers weren&...

Four-bedroom home sells in Danville for $2.4 million

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:41:28 GMT

252 Balceta Court – Google Street ViewA 2,884-square-foot house built in 1976 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 200 block of Balceta Court in Danville was sold on March 16, 2023. The $2,440,000 purchase price works out to $846 per square foot. The property features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, an attached garage, and three parking spaces. The unit sits on a 0.5-acre lot.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:On El Capitan Drive, Danville, in September 2022, a 2,660-square-foot home was sold for $1,712,000, a price per square foot of $644. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In June 2022, a 2,423-square-foot home on Alviso Way in Danville sold for $2,210,000, a price per square foot of $912. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 1,984-square-foot home on the 300 block of Alviso Way in Danville sold in November 2022, for $1,650,000, a price per square foot of $832. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.