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Massive sinkhole on Colorado 133 north of Paonia shuts down the roadway

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:28:43 GMT

A gigantic, potentially dangerous sinkhole on Colorado 133 north of Paonia has shut down the roadway in both directions for safety concerns and motorists are urged to avoid the area.The sinkhole appeared Saturday and it has “significantly damaged the roadway,” according to a Colorado Department of Transportation news release.Spring runoff caused the sinkhole and there’s also damage to a nearby roadside culvert. CDOT is working on “temporary ways of safely reopening the roadway, but those options will be limited due to ongoing spring runoff and nearby terrain.”During the closure, CDOT and area emergency agencies are partnering to allow local residents to “extremely limited travel in the area, including for emergency services,” the release said.“Commuters and local residents should plan on not being able to travel through the area during the closure, due to the size of the sinkhole,” CDOT said.Motorists heading toward Colorado 82 i...

Colorado man pleads guilty to hate crime for arson at church in Loveland

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:28:43 GMT

A Colorado man pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to a hate crime in connection to arson at a Loveland church.Darion Ray Sexton, 22, intentionally set fire to the Abiding Love Lutheran Church on Jan. 19, according to a U.S. Department of Justice news release.“Sexton admitted that he set this fire by throwing two Molotov cocktails at the church – one at the front door and the other at the basement,” the release said. “Sexton further admitted that he was motivated to set this fire due to the religious character of the church and that he intended to destroy the church.”The FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and Loveland Police and Fire departments investigated the case.“We all have a right to feel safe and secure in our houses of worship – no matter our religion or belief,” said U.S. Attorney Cole Finegan, District of Colorado. “An act of violence in one of our sacred places is especially serious, and we will work with our law en...

West Hollywood restaurant Pump of 'Vanderpump Rules' to reportedly close

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:28:43 GMT

After 10 years in West Hollywood, Lisa Vanderpump's restaurant Pump will be closing its doors."The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum explained the eatery will close on July 5. The restaurant sits on the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and N Roberston Boulevard and was featured in scenes of the Bravo hit "Vanderpump Rules.""It's with heavy hearts that we announce that the lease at Pump Restaurant is expiring, and we will be closing its doors on July 5th, after 10 years of beautiful evenings under our olive trees," read Vanderpump's statement obtained by PEOPLE magazine. Ariana Madix of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ breaks silence on Tom Sandoval’s infidelity The reality star revealed that the cause for the closure was the high cost of rent. "While we have loved our time operating Pump, to take on another 10-year lease with a huge increase in rent by the landlords is not something we are ready to commit to. After successfully running 37+ establishments for many years, this type of rent ...

KFC to give out free chicken nuggets for Mother's Day

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:28:43 GMT

KFC is giving out free chicken nuggets in honor of Mother’s Day, the company announced Thursday.Starting May 10, customers who purchase the KFC Nuggets of Appreciation meal will receive 12 chicken nugget pieces for free. The limited-time deal with be available until May 14, which is also Mother’s Day.This Mother’s Day, KFC is making it easy to celebrate mom by serving up free KFC Nuggets from mom’s little nuggets, as part of the KFC Nuggets of Appreciation meal, available exclusively on the KFC mobile app or kfc.com from Día de las Madres, May 10 through Mother’s Day, May 14 at participating locations. (KFC) Taco Bell opens its newest cantina restaurant in Hollywood The Nuggets of Appreciation meal includes eight pieces of chicken tenders or chicken on the bone, two large homestyle sides, four biscuits and KFC dipping sauces.The meal will be exclusively available on the KFC app or website.“Moms love their little nuggets – both their kids and their fried chicken," Nick Chavez, the ...

What is iPhone Rapid Security Response?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:28:43 GMT

This week, Apple tried out a new way to get security updates to the iPhone faster.It's called a Rapid Security Response and these updates are smaller and easier to install - they might not even require a restart of your phone.These rapid updates are used to patch imminent threats to the security of your device.These threats typically target the web browsing framework called WebKit and other critical system functions.You can tell if a security update is a Rapid Response because it will have the letter "a" at the end of it.These fast updates are only available for the latest versions of Apple's software. That's iOS 16.4.1, iPadOS 16.4.1, and macOS 13.3.1. If your device isn't currently running that, it won't be eligible for these.They are installed automatically by default but you can go into Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates > Security Responses & System Files.When you see these rapid updates, like the name implies, you should install them as so...

Anaheim dance instructor arrested on multiple sexual assault allegations

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:28:43 GMT

A Riverside man who owned and operated a dance studio in Anaheim was arrested Tuesday on allegations of sexual assaults involving young girls at his business. Mark Chavarria, 40, was identified by Anaheim police as the owner of Chavarria Institute of the Arts located at 160 South Old Springs Road in Anaheim.Police say several young girls between 12 and 14 years old reported multiple sexual assaults involving Chavarria. The young victims reported that the assaults happened while they were attending the studio, according to the Anaheim Police Department.Detectives immediately investigated the incidents and later arrested Chavarria on suspicion of several sexual assault offenses. He was booked into the Orange County Sheriff's Department’s Central Jail facility and is currently being held on $5 million bail. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass poses in denim jeans to show support for sexual violence survivors Chavarria has taught at numerous dance studios in Southern California and Arizona and...

From Zero to Success: Reese Buttigieg’s Blueprint for Building Profitable Online Businesses

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:28:43 GMT

When Reese Buttigieg talks about helping others become as successful as he has been as an entrepreneur, he simply lights up. Reese has not only achieved financial freedom through his own online business but also has helped thousands of others do the same. Starting from zero experience, Reese has developed a 9-stage educational program to guide aspiring entrepreneurs on building profitable online businesses from scratch. The program focuses on proven strategies in dropshipping, affiliate marketing, e-commerce, and private labeling.With the motto “If I can do it, anyone can do it,” Reese is confident that you can realize your financial goals and ultimate freedom. He also believes that you should always do something you’re passionate about, as it will drive you to never give up. While Reese has seen his fair share of failures over the years, he believes they are part of the learning process. In fact, he insists that you learn from any mistakes you make online as they pay yo...

Embracing Life’s Gravity: Kate Fenner’s “Dead Reckoning” – A Soul-Stirring Odyssey Through Loss and Resilience

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:28:43 GMT

In the vast and ever-changing landscape of music, it’s rare to stumble upon an album that strikes the chords of the human soul with such sincerity and depth. Kate Fenner’s latest creation, Dead Reckoning, is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and its capacity to heal through art. Inspired by profound loss and propelled by a hauntingly beautiful voice, Fenner has crafted an album that transcends simplistic labels and beckons for a deeper exploration thanks to the help of Wolfe Island RecordsDrawing inspiration from legendary artists such as Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, and Patti Smith, Fenner weaves a tapestry of raw emotion and undeniable strength throughout Dead Reckoning. As listeners embark on this soul-stirring odyssey, they will find solace and wisdom in the face of life’s most relentless struggles.The catalyst for this emotionally charged album was a series of tragic events in Fenner’s life, including the passing of close friends, bandmates, and her parents. In...

All Eyes On Pink Fund For Their “Eyes Up Here” Campaign To Help Breast Cancer Patients And How You Can Get Involved

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:28:43 GMT

Copays, deductibles, out-of-pocket expenses, transportation, suspended income — many in cancer treatment face serious financial decisions throughout their experience. Even those in remission often continue to face the long-term financial damage that a bout with breast cancer can create.The team at the breast cancer non-profit Pink Fund has witnessed this financial instability undermine both current income and future savings …over and over again. The fiscal strain doesn’t just come from the cancer itself or the often-harsh treatments required to beat it. It also stems from the relentless, crushing burden of living life.The Budgetary Burden of Breast CancerIt’s no secret that breast cancer is an expensive condition to address. Medically speaking, the costs are astronomical.BreastCancer.org claimed it was the most expensive form of cancer care in 2019, with patients collectively paying $3.14 billion in out-of-pocket expenses. In 2020, CNBC reported that the average cost of treatment wa...

At Home: What’s the secret to living a beautiful, organized life?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:28:43 GMT

“Home is a box you keep your life in — people and pets and plants and history and dreams. A biosphere, a sanctuary, your place, your space. … Your private address in a crowded universe. The place you belong.”So opens the latest issue of Ideas of Order, a magazine that marries two of my obsessions — good writing and good living. It’s published once a year by California Closets.Following that introductory essay are smartly written profiles of stylishly outfitted homes and those who live in and love them. The magazine closes with a three-paragraph essay titled “Love Story,” by Sarah Rutledge, who has a hard rule against dogs in bed. That decree gets toppled by Molly, a doodle, who wriggles her way in, right where she belongs.After that read, I am pretty much done for the day. However, I do some investigating and get under the cover of this curious magazine and contact editor Carrie Tuhy, who has worked for 30 years in magazine journalism and held editing roles for oth...