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Broncos’ Week 15 matchup against Lions to be played in prime time

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:11:38 GMT

Denver’s Week 15 matchup against the Detroit Lions will be played Saturday, Dec. 16 at 6:15 MT on NFL Network, the league announced Thursday.This will be the Broncos’ fourth prime-time game of the season. Their home game against the New England Patriots on Christmas Eve will also be under the bright lights.Denver’s trip to Detroit will conclude a three-game road trip that starts Sunday afternoon against the Houston Texans.Lutz named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month: Broncos’ Wil Lutz was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for November, becoming the first Denver kicker to do so since Brandon McManus in 2015.In November, Lutz made all 11 of his field goal attempts, while accounting for 36 points. He was 4-for-4 on attempts from at least 40 yards and 1-for-1 from past the 50.Lutz, who was traded from New Orleans before the start of the season, has played a key role in Denver’s five-game win streak. In Week 10 against the Buffalo Bills, he converted the game-winn...

4 skiers caught in avalanche near Marble Peak avoid serious injuries

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:11:38 GMT

Four skiers caught in an avalanche near Marble Peak on Saturday escaped without any serious injuries.Related ArticlesColorado News | Avalanche keeps rolling with workmanlike 3-1 win against Flames Colorado News | Avalanche Journal: Cale Makar’s peers agree. Colorado defenseman “is just on another level” Colorado News | How the trio of “Jersey boys” have bonded on and off the ice for the Avalanche Colorado News | Kurtis MacDermid’s goal lifts Avalanche over Wild 3-2 Colorado News | Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard enters players’ assistance program, cites mental health issues that led to alcohol abuse A group of nine backcountry skiers and snowboarders intended to ski north-facing slopes on Raspberry Ridge near Marble when one of the skiers triggered an avalanche while descending the slope, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC). Three skiers ha...

A 34-story building, slated to be the tallest in the city, could be built in West Hollywood

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:11:38 GMT

A new high-rise development, slated to be the tallest building in the city, could be coming to West Hollywood should city officials approve the proposed project.The new development would be a 34-story building and be a mixture of apartments, commercial space and parking, according to the project’s initial study. The building would be 352 feet tall. California to spend $300 million to clear homeless encampments near highways The plans call for about 514 apartments, 30,000 square feet of commercial space and a 674-spot parking garage. About 128 apartment units would be set aside for affordable and workforce housing. About 179 studio units, 247 one-bedroom units and 88 two-bedroom units will be built, according to the report.Concept rendering of the proposed building in West Hollywood. (CIM Group) Concept rendering of the proposed building in West Hollywood. (CIM Group) A concept rendering of the ground enterance for the propsed project (CIM Group) Project plans also call for two ou...

Elon Musk, Tesla deliver the first batch of Cybertrucks

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:11:38 GMT

Elon Musk's Tesla rolled out its first delivery of the highly-anticipated Cybertruck on Thursday in a multi-media event streamed live online.Musk touted the Cybertruck's towing capacity of 11,000 pounds, its ability to go from 0-60 miles per hour in 2.6 seconds, and, perhaps most importantly, its estimated battery range of 340 miles. Rear-wheel drive models, which have a 250-mile battery range, start at $49,890. All-wheel drive models start at $68,890.The Cybertruck was first shown as a concept in 2019. Production was originally planned to start in late 2021 but multiple delays put it behind schedule. Some of the delays were caused by changes to the original specification and the need to implement new technologies, Tesla has previously said.Elon Musk during the Cybertruck's unveiling. (Credit: Frederic J. Brown/Getty Images)One of the new technologies is a battery cell that’s more energy-dense than what the company currently uses. At the Cybertruck concept’s 2019 reveal, Tesla said ...

Andy Yi Fatally Struck in DUI Collision on South Valley View Boulevard [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:11:38 GMT

35-Year-Old Driver Dies, Sean Cornwall Arrested after DUI Accident near West Flamingo RoadLAS VEGAS, NV (November 30, 2023) – Andy Yi died early Sunday in a DUI crash on South Valley View Boulevard and West Flamingo Road.The incident occurred at approximately 3:10 a.m., on November 12th.The driver of a 2004 Toyota Corolla was traveling eastward through a green signal. Meanwhile, the driver of a 2016 Toyota Tundra, heading north on Valley Road, proceeded through a red light. This resulted in a collision between the two vehicles, causing extensive damage.Emergency responders transported 35-year-old Yi to UMC Trauma, where he later succumbed to his injuries. In the meantime, law enforcement identified the Tundra driver as 49-year-old Sean Cornwall.Investigators reported that he sustained minor injuries and displayed signs of impairment. Consequently, authorities arrested Cornwall on DUI-related charges, and the LVMPD Collision Investigation Section is conducting a thorough inquir...

Women Making a Difference Series: Meet Jenelle Friday, VP of Customer Success

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:11:38 GMT

Amidst unprecedented challenges and endless opportunities, visionary women are driving transformative change across diverse fields. This series stands as a tribute to their diverse voices and outstanding accomplishments, highlighting the invaluable contributions they bring to their industries and society at large. Among these influential leaders featured is Jenelle Friday, VP of Customer Success. Her unwavering dedication, resilience, and commitment not only shape the present but also pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable future, leaving an enduring impact and inspiring generations ahead.Her advice: In the world of Customer Success, success isn’t just about cold metrics and numbers. It’s about forging authentic connections with people and after years of managing customer relationships, I’ve come to the resolute belief that the true value of Customer Success is realized by leading with empathy in all things and allowing “Trust” to become your north star. In the ...

Photos: Alamo mansion built by tech billionaire listed for $35 million

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:11:38 GMT

A sprawling mansion in Alamo built by Peoplesoft founder Dave Duffield is for sale for $35 million.A mansion in Alamo, Calif. built by Peoplesoft founder Dave Duffield is for sale for $35 million (David Livingston). It took three-and-a-half years and $135 million to build the French country-style estate, named Fieldhaven, in 2012. The property sits on 21-plus acres and boasts 10 bedrooms and 22 bathrooms. The estate also has two guest houses and a barn that can house 20 cars.A mansion in Alamo, Calif. built by Peoplesoft founder Dave Duffield is for sale for $35 million (David Livingston). A mansion in Alamo, Calif. built by Peoplesoft founder Dave Duffield is for sale for $35 million (David Livingston). Duffield sold the home in 2020 with the proceeds going to Maggie’s Fund, a no-kill pet shelter in the East Bay established in memory of his family’s beloved dog.A mansion in Alamo, Calif. built by Peoplesoft founder Dave Duffield is for sale for $35 million (David Liv...

Bay Area tech layoffs soar to brutal heights with huge VMware job cuts

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:11:38 GMT

PALO ALTO — Tech industry job cuts in the Bay Area have reached two new grim milestones with the disclosure that the Broadcom purchase of VMware will spawn well over 1,000 more Silicon Valley layoffs, documents show.With the latest revelations of upcoming layoffs, the tech industry has now disclosed plans to chop twice as many Bay Area jobs in 2023 than they reported for 2022, according to this news organization’s review of hundreds of official filings with the state labor agency.Plus, Bay Area layoffs in the tech industry have now rocketed past the 31,000 mark for a period stretching from January 2022 to the present. Only a few days ago, the total layoffs for the 23 months was roughly 30,000.VMware has revealed its intentions to chop 1,267 jobs in Palo Alto on the heels of the company’s acquisition by Broadcom, WARN notices on file with the state Employment Development Department show.Tech companies so far in 2023 have disclosed plans to slash about 20,900 jobs in...

Alameda County to pay $7 million, reform jail training after settlement with family of Maurice Monk

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:11:38 GMT

Alameda County will pay $7 million and reform its deputies’ training programs after settling a lawsuit with the family of Maurice Monk, who died in the Santa Rita Jail in 2021 after allegedly languishing for days in his cell without any help from deputies.Details of the county’s settlement were announced Wednesday by the family of Monk, the 45-year-old Oakland man who died face-down on a mattress in his cell two years ago next to a puddle of urine and uneaten food on the floor. His death on Nov. 15, 2021, became a flashpoint among activists seeking improved conditions in the jail, where scores of people have died over the past decade from drug overdoses, suicides and killings.Along with the payout, Alameda County agreed to train current deputies and new hires to make “more quality checks” on inmates, said Adante Pointer, the lawyer for Monk’s daughter and son. For example, deputies must now document and personally check on inmates who refuse to eat, take medication...

Man, 19, charged with ramming Pleasant Hill officer with BMW

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:11:38 GMT

PLEASANT HILL — A 19-year-old man has been charged with assaulting a Pleasant Hill policeman who was attempting to arrest three robbery suspects after witnessing a strong arm robbery at a local shopping center, court records show.Kuanye Perkins was charged on Halloween with one count of second-degree robbery and one count of assault on a peace officer with force likely to produce great bodily injury. He is being held in the Contra Costa jail system without bail, court records show.Police identified Perkins as the driver of a BMW that rammed an unmarked Pleasant Hill police car during a Sept. 27 incident. The officer witnessed the BMW’s three occupants rob a person in a Toyota of $1,980 he’d just withdrawn from a nearby ATM at the Crossroads Shopping Center, police said.When the officer in the unmarked police car attempted to block the BMW’s exit from the parking lot, the BMW driver allegedly rammed the vehicle multiple times, causing a door to slam on one of ...