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Copper Mountain extends its season by a full two weeks

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:01:35 GMT

Copper Mountain will enjoy its longest ski season in 25 years with a two-week extension that was announced by resort officials on Wednesday.Thanks to abundant snow that fell consistently throughout its golden anniversary season, Copper Mountain will remain open through May 7.“It’s been a great 50th season,” said Copper’s president and general manager, Dustin Lyman, according to a news release. “The strong start and consistent snowfall all winter, paired with incredible work from our mountain operations team, has put us in a really good position to extend. We’re excited to provide more opportunities for our guests to get out and enjoy the mountain this spring. As long as conditions allow for it, we’ll keep the chair lifts spinning for an additional two weeks.”Related ArticlesOutdoors | Colorado’s oldest chairlift will be retired next year at age 70 Outdoors | How close are Colorado ski resorts to $300 lift tickets Other Colorado...

8 kids sickened after possibly eating pot gummies at Sun Valley school

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:01:35 GMT

Eight children were treated Wednesday afternoon after possibly ingesting marijuana gummies at a school in Sun Valley, officials said.The incident was reported around 1:20 p.m. at 7330 N. Bakman Avenue, the site of Sun Valley Magnet School, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.The patients were being evaluated for "sudden illness" after ingesting what is believed to be chewable marijuana, officials said. They were all conscious and breathing.The boys and girls are between 12 and 16 years old. Five were taken to a hospital for further treatment, while three were released at the scene to their parents.Officials said that while the kids were discovered sick at the campus, it was unclear if they are students.“A confirmation of how each may be affiliated with the campus remains a matter for LAUSD officials,” LAFD said in an updated alert.Several LAFD units responded to the school, aerial video from Sky5 showed.Marijuana and marijuana edibles are widely available in cannabis stores...

Dodgers unveil upgraded light system in time for Opening Day

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:01:35 GMT

The lights at Dodger Stadium will be shining brighter this upcoming season, after the Los Angeles Dodgers made some upgrades to the stadium's lighting system.The team released a video demonstration of the new light system, showing the lights flicker from one vibrant color to the next, and lighting up the field like never before.In addition to highlighting the action, the lights can also be used for custom light shows to entertain Dodger Stadium guests before, during and after games, as well as during various events and concerts hosted by the iconic stadium.The Dodgers organization made the switch from high-intensity discharge bulbs to new state-of-the-art LEDs. In addition to an endless array of spectacular colors, the new lights also use 50% less power.The improved light quality will also lead to better production value on TV broadcasts, the team says, and patented technology reduces glare and light spill.The new lights replace the previous light system, which was installed in 2008...

INSIDE LA PHOTOGRAPHER RAVEN DURAN’S HOSPITALITY BRANDING FIRM, CASA BLAHNKA

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:01:35 GMT

It’s been a busy 2023 for young entrepreneur and LA native, Raven Duran. She recently launched a brand new hospitality branding firm, Casa Blahnka which albeit new, has actually been several years in the making. Like most people, Raven found herself with a serious calling to travel after the travel restrictions were lifted. “I experienced quite a bit of loss in 2020 and because of that, creatively I just couldn’t find my inspiration. Traveling was the only thing I could think to do to get out of my own head,” says the photographer.After seeing some incredible places in Dubai and returning home, her sister and business partner offered her an opportunity to shoot a prestigious multi-million dollar property in the hills of Los Angeles. Admittedly, she was afraid to shoot a home of that magnitude and declined the opportunity. Having never photographed real-estate before she was quite intimidated by the task. Fortunately for her though, her sister wouldn’t take no for an answer and...

Kush Lotto: The New Way of Life

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:01:35 GMT

      If you’re a cannabis enthusiast and love the thrill of winning big prizes, then you’re in for a treat. The new cannabis lottery, Kush Lotto, has just hit the market, and it’s taking the cannabis world by storm. This innovative lottery game offers players a chance to win a free pound of weed, delivered straight to their doorstep in any legal state. The game is easy to play and affordable, making it accessible to everyone who loves cannabis.      How Kush Lotto Works:Kush Lotto is a raffle-style game that gives players a chance to win a free pound of weed. To play, all you need to do is buy a raffle ticket for $1.99. There’s no limit to how many tickets you can buy, so the more tickets you purchase, the greater your chances of winning. It’s that simple! You can also double your earnings if you follow the rules and get lucky! The tickets are available for purchase on the Kush Lotto website, and the raffle is open to players in all legal states.      ...

Trump allies files ethics complaint against DeSantis

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:01:35 GMT

By Jill Colvin and Brendan Farrington | Associated PressTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Allies of former President Donald Trump have filed a complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics accusing Gov. Ron DeSantis, a leading potential 2024 primary rival, of violating campaign finance and ethics rules with a “shadow” run for the White House.The 15-page complaint filed Wednesday by MAGA Inc., a Trump-supporting super PAC, and shared with The Associated Press, asks the commission to investigate Florida’s Republican leader for allegedly “leveraging his elected office and breaching his associated duties in a coordinated effort to develop his national profile, enrich himself and his political allies, and influence the national electorate.”It says DeSantis is “already a de facto candidate for President of the United States,” citing the governor’s meetings with donors, outreach by allies to potential staff and his courting of influential Republicans in ...

Patient's 'embarrassing' private health information posted to Facebook after Contra Costa County medical privacy breach

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:01:35 GMT

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) -- A woman reports that her STD test results were posted to Facebook after a worker at a Contra Costa County hospital gained access to her medical records, according to a complaint shared by the victim's attorney, Torin Dorros. Stanford employee arrested on suspicion of false rape claims on campus The victim in the case is identified by initials S.B. for privacy. S.B.'s attorney alleges that an employee at the Contra Costa Regional Medical center gained access to S.B.'s personal medical records and released the information without the patient's consent, in violation of the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). In February 2022, S.B. learned that a Facebook page impersonating her had been created. The page posted copies of S.B.'s private medical records -- including evidence of STDs and other "embarrassing" details -- on the public page. After she reached out to Facebook to take the page down, S.B.'s attorney says it took...

Gun found at SF middle school after altercation between 2 students: police

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:01:35 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A firearm was found after two students got into an altercation Wednesday afternoon at James Denman Middle School, according to the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD). Around 12:23 p.m., officers responded to the incident at the middle school on 241 Oneida Ave. Stabbing at San Jose middle school being investigated by police, student in custody After the altercation between the two students, a school staff member found the firearm. Police then confiscated the gun at the scene. The two students involved were detained.The weapon was never discharged, according to San Francisco Unified School District's Twitter.As of 3:30 p.m., there are no reports of injuries, SFPD said. Officers remain on campus to continue their investigation. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: ab...

Highway 1 to reopen at Santa Cruz-Monterey county line after 4-day closure

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:01:35 GMT

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KRON) -- Highway 1, a major corridor connecting Santa Cruz County to Monterey County along the coast, was fully shutdown for four days because of flooding south of Watsonville.The California Highway Patrol Santa Cruz wrote, "A levee breach has eroded the embankment around the Pajaro Bridge. Caltrans engineers are monitoring the bridge and its integrity."On Wednesday afternoon, state officials announced that Highway 1 will reopen in all directions by Thursday morning. CalTrans wrote, "Southbound lanes of Highway 1 are expected to open later (Wednesday) evening and northbound lanes are estimated to reopen by (Thursday) morning. Construction crews are clearing debris and making final checks across the north and southbound bridges in advance of this reopening. Travelers on Highway 1 can expect delays and lane closures over the course of the next months as crews work to reconstruct eroded embankment material around the bridge supports."The hard closure beg...

Real Madrid beats Liverpool to reach Champions League QF

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:01:35 GMT

MADRID (AP) — There was no historic comeback for Liverpool. Real Madrid’s title defense in the Champions League rolls into the quarterfinals.Liverpool never really came close to overcoming its three-goal deficit from the first leg against the titleholders at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on Wednesday, losing 1-0 to end its hopes of another run to the final.Karim Benzema scored late and Madrid advanced to the last eight for the third straight season with a 6-2 aggregate score following a 5-2 win from the first leg in England, when it rallied from two goals down early in the first half.Liverpool was trying to pull off something never done before in the Champions League — erase a three-goal loss as a visitor. Only five times the team that lost at home rallied in the second leg in Europe’s top club competition.The only time Madrid failed to advance in the Champions League after winning the first leg on the road was in 2019, when it was eliminated by Ajax in the round of 16. ...