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Denver weather: Hot and getting hotter with a high of 93 degrees under sunny blue skies

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

The weather in metro Denver will be mostly dry under sunny blue skies Monday with high temperatures exceeding 90 degrees through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.Hot conditions drying out trees and soil were expected to get hotter, weather service forecasters said.On Monday afternoon, isolated thunderstorms bringing bursts of wind are possible, including a couple of severe storms with the potential to produce golf ball hail on Colorado’s eastern plains. Meteorologists estimated the like likelihood of rain Monday at 20%.The high temperature in Denver Monday will be around 93 degrees, decreasing to 62 degrees at night, forecasters said. On Tuesday, the high temperature is expected to be 96 degrees. Summer heat reaching at least 90 degrees is forecast through Thursday.Summer heat arrives today, along with isolated showers/storms with strong, gusty winds this afternoon. A couple severe storms possible on the eastern plains. Evening (after 6 pm) will be dry. #COw...

Several homes destroyed as hillside collapses in Rolling Hills

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

Residents of a Los Angeles County neighborhood were forced to evacuate their homes Saturday night after a giant landslide prompted police, fire and utility company officials to respond early Sunday morning and close down the area.  At least 12 homes were evacuated in Rolling Hills Estates along Peartree Lane next to the canyon area, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said. Several other homes caved in and were completely destroyed. A total of 16 residents were forced to leave their residences after one of the homeowners reported problems.  According to the L.A. County Fire Department, cracks were first discovered in the structure of one home, which led crews to find that the damage had progressed to neighboring residences. SoCal Edison shut off power in the area, and Southern California Gas Company crews were called in to make sure no gas lines had been ruptured.  "It’s concerning. A lot of families live here," homeowner Abtin Hashemian told KTLA. H...

Suspect in critical condition, two others wounded in Long Beach stabbing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

A man suspected of pulling out a knife during an altercation in Long Beach was in critical condition following a stabbing incident that also left two victims hospitalized overnight. Officers were called to a home in the 300 block of West 14th Street for a stabbing incident around 12:30 a.m. Monday, the Long Beach Police Department confirmed. Emergency crews respond to a stabbing in Long Beach on July 10, 2023. (OC Hawk)Investigators determined there was a verbal altercation between friends and family members gathered at the home.At some point during the argument, there was a stabbing that involved a male adult suspect, a male adult victim and a female adult victim, the Police Department stated. Monrovia woman wakes up to dead bear in front yard All three were transported to local hospitals after receiving lacerations to their upper bodies. The suspect was listed in critical condition while the victims were both said to be in stable condition. There was no immediate word on what ...

Amazon promises ‘more deals’ for Prime Day 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission.Amazon Prime Day 2023 is on July 11 and 12.This year, Amazon promises more deals than ever before."Prime Day started as Amazon’s way of celebrating their own birthday," started Jacob Palmer of BestReviews.com, which is owned by our parent company Nexstar.Now, it’s evolved into two of the biggest shopping days of the summer."It gets bigger every year," said Palmer. "The majority of people will be shopping Prime Day for is that thing they’ve had their eye on that they really want to get but they’ve been waiting for the right price.Sounds about right.This year, Amazon is offering a 30-day free trial for new Prime members, along with $10 off Prime Day shopping.There are promises of discounts on a wide variety of brands."A lot of people are now using Prime Day to stock up on everyday essentials," explained Palmer.He says diapers, batteries and trash bags were among the top sellers last year.This year, Amazon will have d...

Firefighters battle massive structure fire in Paramount

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

A massive fire erupted at a commercial building in the city of Paramount early Monday morning. The blaze erupted around 12:40 a.m. at the single-story building in the 7500 block of East Rosecrans Avenue, according to the Los Angeled Fire Department. A 3-alarm fire erupted in Paramount on July 10, 2023. (KTLA)Firefighters arrived at the three-alarm fire to find flames burning through the roof of the structure. 3 dead, 1 injured after fiery crash in Tesla Crews were forced to battle the flames in a defensive mode, the Fire Department stated. It appeared a portion of the structure was at risk of collapse. Sky5 was over the scene around 5 a.m. and the roof over a large portion of the building was gone. Small fires were still burning inside the building but the situation appeared to be under control. There was no immediate word on any injures as a result of the blaze.

Dr. Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times during Florida prison altercation: AP sources

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing female gymnasts, was stabbed multiple times during an altercation with another inmate at a federal prison in Florida.Two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press the attack happened Sunday at United States Penitentiary Coleman in Florida. The people said he was in stable condition Monday.Dr. Larry Nassar, appears in court for a plea hearing on Nov. 22, 2017, in Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya File)One of the people said he had been stabbed in the back and in the chest.The people were not authorized to publicly discuss details of the attack or the ongoing investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity.Nassar was sentenced to decades in prison for sexually assaulting gymnasts, including Olympic medalists. 14-year-old girl found in barracks at Camp Pendleton in alleged sex trafficking case Nassar is serving decades in prison ...

Maggie Cubillos Enjoys Blessed Unrest

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

Sara BareillesThe Blessed Unrest (Epic)Maggie Cubillos Enjoys Blessed Unrest: Singer and songwriter Maggie Cubillos told us about her love for a Sara Bareilles gem.Maggie Cubillos: My favorite album of all time has to be ‘The Blessed Unrest’ by one of my biggest inspirations Sara Bareilles.(Epic)I remember growing up my voice teacher was a huge Sara Bareilles fan and assigned me a few of her songs to sing such as ‘Between The Lines’ and ‘Gravity’. Me being I think 10 years old (?) at the time I don’t think I really understood a lot of the things she was singing about in her songs, but I knew something about it resonated with me. The emotion in her voice when she sang was so inspiring to younger me and was something I wanted to emulate.When ‘The Blessed Unrest’ came out in 2013 I was 12 years old. I remember hearing one of the tracks ‘Manhattan’ and thinking about how I wanted to make music that made me feel the way th...

The Basics Of Beta-Caryophyllene — Explaining CBD Hemp’s Spiciest Terpene

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

People familiar with cannabis may know that some strains have not-so-subtle spicy notes. For instance, most hybrids in the Kush family are famous for their peppery “kick.” Hemp smokers may also notice these warm and spicy aromatics when using CBD pre-rolls.To explain this unique flavor profile, we need to talk about the terpene beta-caryophyllene. While there are dozens of terpenes in the cannabis species, beta-caryophyllene is the primary one that adds a little “hot sauce” to hemp.Interestingly, many scientists now believe beta-caryophyllene may have a lot more to offer than just a hint of spice. CBD customers should check out the latest research into beta-caryophyllene to pick the perfect CBD near me on Real Tested CBD.How Does Beta-Caryophyllene Affect Hemp Strains?Whenever a hemp strain has high concentrations of beta-caryophyllene, it’s a safe bet you’ll experience a little “throat burn.” As hinted in the intro, beta-caryophyllene is closely associated with spicy aromatics, esp...

New sushi restaurant debuts in Concord

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

There’s a new sushi restaurant in Concord.BK Miyabi, which offers sushi and Japanese fare, opened about three weeks ago, according to server Natalie Hoong. The most popular appetizers so far are the chicken karaage and oyster half shells, and the Miyabi and Godzilla roll are proving the most popular sushi rolls. The Miyabi roll is made with shrimp tempura, crab meat, avocado, barbecued eel, chopped tuna, garlic, tobiko, micro sprouts and sauce ($19), while the Godzilla includes shrimp tempura, barbecued eel, avocado, spicy tuna and cucumber ($18), she says.The menu also offers a wide range of sashimi, maki, temaki and nigiri. For those who prefer cooked options, the restaurant also offers bento boxes and cooked rolls, grilled meat dishes, udon and ramen options and more.There’s also an extensive vegetarian selection including a tempura sweet potato roll ($8); a pumpkin roll ($8) made with fried pumpkin and unagi sauce; a veggie tiger roll ($13) made with tempura pumpkin, aspar...

Wish You Were Here: Travel tips for an Azerbaijan vacation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

Our readers have been making up for lost time by venturing to the farthest corners of the planet. They’ve traipsed around Brazil, explored the Azores and hiked Kauai’s Napali Coast. And they’ve  shared travel tips and memorable experiences along the way.Today, an intrepid Oakland resident is sharing her recent adventures in Azerbaijan.Wish You Were HereAZERBAIJAN: In March, Oakland resident Jan Wilson visited Azerbaijan, which lies between the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus Mountains. “In spite of its being in the trade crossroads of the world, between Europe and Asia, with thousands of years of history, culture and art everywhere, the relative number of tourists is low,” she says. “Baku, the capital on the Caspian Sea, is a beautiful blend of old European-style buildings interspersed with ultra-modern architectural high rises. Added charm is the occasional discovery of a narrow cobblestone street or an extravagant medieval palace. A must for visiti...