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Boulder plans “tall curbs” featuring local art along Baseline Road bike lanes

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:55:13 GMT

Boulder is in the process of installing “tall curbs” to provide physical separation between the bike lane and vehicle lane on parts of Baseline Road between 30th Street and Foothills Parkway.Baseline Road is a priority corridor that forms part of the city’s Core Arterial Network.According to a city release, tall curbs are already in use in other North American cities, such as Toronto, but Boulder will be the first city in the U.S. to implement them. The tall curbs are replacing the existing flexible white posts and striped buffers, and some of the curbs feature designs from local artist Talia Swartz Parsell, who was chosen from Boulder’s mural artist roster.Related ArticlesColorado News | 15 Denver places we spotted during the “Married at First Sight” premiere Colorado News | CU Buffs announce Oregon State game time, channel Colorado News | Colorado lawmakers consider plan that would provide state oversight of jails for first ti...

Driver dies after crashing into building in Greeley

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:55:13 GMT

Police continue to investigate an early Sunday morning traffic crash near downtown Greeley that killed a young man and left a young woman with life-threatening injuries.Just before 1 a.m. Sunday, police responded to a report of a vehicle striking an occupied building at 8th Avenue and 14th Street.The driver, a 27-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. First responders took the 22-year-old female passenger to a local medical facility to treat life-threatening injuries.A city building inspector ensured the structural integrity of the building, which had only suffered cosmetic damage.Police do not yet know if drugs, alcohol or speed are a factor in the crash.Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.

Woman sexually assaulted by homeless man in Long Beach speaks out

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:55:13 GMT

The mayor of Long Beach took to social media on Tuesday to address the disturbing sexual assault of a woman by a transient that was captured on camera.“This incident is absolutely unacceptable,” said Mayor Rex Richardson in a video update streamed on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Every resident deserves to feel safe as they walk through our community.”The attack occurred on the afternoon of Oct. 20 in the 140 block of Linden Avenue, in front of Village Market.Surveillance video shows the victim walking alone when her attacker, who was sitting on the sidewalk, stands up, exposes himself, and grabs her from behind. She falls to the ground as the man pulls up her skirt and thrusts himself against her.Surveillance video shows the victim walking alone when her attacker, who was sitting on the sidewalk, stands up, exposes himself, and grabs the woman from behind. Oct. 20, 2023. Surveillance video shows the victim walking alone when her attacker, who was sitting on the sidewalk, stands up...

Pilot who tried to crash California-bound flight says he had taken mushrooms, complaint says

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:55:13 GMT

An off-duty airline pilot riding in an extra cockpit seat on a Horizon Air flight said “I’m not OK” just before trying to cut the engines mid-flight and later told police he had recently taken psychedelic mushrooms as his mental health worsened, according to charging documents made public Tuesday.State prosecutors in Oregon filed 83 counts of attempted murder against Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph David Emerson, 44, on Tuesday just before he appeared in court, with his attorney, Noah Horst, entering not guilty pleas on his behalf. Federal prosecutors meanwhile charged Emerson with interfering with a flight crew, which can carry up to 20 years in prison.According to a probable cause statement filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court, Emerson told Port of Portland police following his arrest that he had been struggling with depression, that a friend had recently died and that he had taken psychedelic mushrooms about 48 hours before he attempted to cut the engines. He also said he had not...

Arrest made in West Hills flag burning case

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:55:13 GMT

A 31-year-old man has been arrested for setting a United States flag on fire in West Hills in what authorities have determined was not a hate crime.Kevin Miller was taken into custody on Monday and booked into the Van Nuys Jail on an arson charge, the Los Angeles Police Department said.Bail was set at $250,000.The incident occurred Saturday evening at a home in the 23000 block of Welby Way.Home surveillance video shows a man walking onto the victim’s property, igniting the flag with a lighter, and then walking away. A man was seen lighting an American flag on fire in front of a home in West Hills, Los Angeles, CA on Oct. 21. 2023.A passerby saw the fire and quickly extinguished it with a garden hose before it could spread to the home.Investigators initially believed the incident may have been motivated by hate because the homeowners, who are Jewish, have a Mezuzah attached to their doorframe. They have now determined that was not a factor.Police say Miller has no prior arrests for a...

Santa Paula man in critical yet stable condition after alleged shooting; authorities seek public assistance

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:55:13 GMT

Authorities with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office are asking for public assistance in an attempted homicide incident that left one man in critical yet stable condition.On Sunday, Filmore patrol deputies responded to calls about a shooting in the McNab Court area in Filmore. When authorities arrived, they found a Santa Paula man, 22, had suffered from multiple gunshot wounds.The man, whose name has not been released, was transported to the Santa Paula Emergency Room, a news release said.Detectives from the Filmore Police Department, Sheriff’s Major Crime’s Bureau and West County Special Enforcement responded to the scene and assisted with subsequent investigation.Anyone who witnessed or has knowledge of the alleged shooting is encouraged to contact Detective Jaime Gomez at (805) 384-4732. Anonymous tips can be submitted by contacting Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).Those who may have photos or videos of the incident but wish to remain anonymous can submit them at the followi...

One Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crash on East Second Street [Reno, NV]

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:55:13 GMT

Pedestrian Struck by Multiple Vehicles Left Dead in Hit-and-Run IncidentRENO, NV (October 24, 2023) – On Sunday evening, police responded to a fatal hit-and-run accident on East Second Street.The incident happened on October 8th just before 8:30 p.m. when police received a report that a pedestrian was fatally struck by multiple vehicles in the area of East 2nd Street and Colony Road.Furthermore, the authorities arrived at the scene and found the pedestrian with extreme injuries. They pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene.Upon investigation, the officers learned that the pedestrian was walking along an unmarked crosswalk when they got struck by multiple vehicles.Unfortunately, none of the drivers remained at the scene to call for help. Witnesses around the area are the ones who called for the authorities.Moreover, the police have not yet released the identity of the victim. Also, it was unknown how many vehicles struck the pedestrian.Further investigation is currently ong...

Omar Santos-Marquez Dies in Motorcycle Accident on Cave Creek Road [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:55:13 GMT

25-Year-Old Rider Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Collision near Sweetwater AvenuePHOENIX, AZ (October 24, 2023) – Omar Santos-Marquez lost his life in a motorcycle accident on Cave Creek Road, Saturday morning.The incident occurred around 10:00 a.m., near Sweetwater Avenue. Officers say a motorcyclist and a female driver collided near the intersection. Paramedics arrived and pronounced Santos-Marquez, the 25-year-old rider, deceased at the scene.Moreover, medical personnel attended to the female driver, transporting her to a nearby hospital for treatment of injuries that were not life-threatening.During clearing operations, authorities temporarily blocked off the surrounding area. As of now, no further details have been disclosed, and a thorough investigation is still in progress.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Omar Santos-Marquez.Losing a loved one in a mot...

Andy Doreste-Saumell Arrested after Fatal Street Race Crash near Louisiana Boulevard [Albuquerque, NM]

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:55:13 GMT

Street Racing near Dellwood Road Northeast Resulted in Two Fatalities, Multiple Injuries, Suspect ArrestedALBUQUERQUE, NM (October 24, 2023) – On Sunday evening, the authorities arrested Andy Doreste-Saumell after causing a fatal collision.It occurred around 7:20 p.m., October 8th, near the area of Louisiana Boulevard and Dellwood Road Northeast.According to the Albuquerque Police Department, they responded to the scene and found three vehicles involved in the collision.Furthermore, the investigation showed that 28-year-old Andy Doreste-Saumell was street racing with another vehicle, both vehicles were driving at high speed, when they came in contact with a third vehicle entering the intersection.Moreover, the impact left the female driver and two 14-year-old passengers of the third vehicle to suffer critical injuries. Unfortunately, the woman succumbed to her injuries and she passed away at the scene.Meanwhile, the two 14-year-old passengers, together with the driver of the o...

David Medrano and Maxton Steel Winkler Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on Loop 338 [Ector County, TX]

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:55:13 GMT

Two Drivers Pronounced Dead after Wrong-Way Auto Collision on Mile Marker 266ECTOR COUNTY, TX (October 24, 2023) – A tragic incident unfolded on Loop 338 near mile marker 226 Tuesday morning, resulting in the deaths of David Medrano, aged 44, and Maxton Steel Winkler, aged 33, in a head-on collision.Officers say the accident occurred around 6:45 a.m., when David Medrano was driving a 2019 Ford F-250 northbound and crossed into the southbound lanes. His vehicle then collided with a 2021 Chevrolet 2500, driven by Maxton Steel Winkler.Emergency medical personnel personnel pronounced both drivers dead at the scene. As a result of the collision, emergency response teams temporarily closed off the surrounding area to facilitate cleanup and perform preliminary duties.Currently, an active investigation is underway to uncover further details about the incident. More information will be shared with the public once it becomes available.Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Davi...