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PHOTOS: Cherry Creek Arts Festival showcases artists from around the world

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:42 GMT

The annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival showcases more than 250 juried artists from around the world during the Fourth of July holiday weekend in Denver’s Cherry Creek North neighborhood. This year’s festival featured 255 artist exhibitors selected by the 2023 jury from over 1,800 artist applicants.Artists included 20 award winners returning from the 2022 show and 5 emerging artists. In addition to the art, the event featured live music, a “Creation Station” for kids to create and experience art as well as food vendors. The Festival is located in the Cherry Creek North neighborhood situated on 2nd Avenue from Clayton to Adams Street, and between 2nd and 3rd Avenues from Detroit to Adams Street.

Tubing, other recreation restrictions lifted on Clear Creek in Jefferson County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:42 GMT

Just in time for the Fourth of July holiday, Jefferson County officials on Monday lifted restrictions that previously limited recreational water activities on Clear Creek due to safety concerns.Activities previously prohibited by order, including all single-chambered, air-inflated devices such as belly boats, inner tubes and single-chambered rafts, as well as “body-surfers” and swimming, are now welcome back on the waterway.According to a news release from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, water flow has decreased from the creek’s peak, but all users are encouraged to be cautious when recreating on the waterway.The restriction order, issued on June 1, extended from Jefferson County’s western border at Colorado 119 through the limits of Golden to Vanover Park. The order limited recreational water activities due to high and fast water flows.Clear Creek’s water temperature, blasted and undercut rocks, obstructions and other factors still present many risks ...

Spring Creek fire containment rises but worsening weather conditions could spell trouble

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:42 GMT

The Spring Creek fire, burning southwest of Parachute, grew by just seven acres overnight Sunday and is up to 37% containment, but challenges keeping the blaze at bay loom.According to an update Monday from fire officials, the Spring Creek fire was measured at 2,932 acres as 539 firefighters continue to fight it. That is up from 2,925 acres and 25% containment on Sunday.But fire officials anticipate potential challenges on Tuesday, when fire weather conditions are expected to worsen, including high temperatures, low humidity and strong winds. Wind gusts could reach 40 mph that day, bringing the most critical fire weather conditions to the area since June 26, when the fire grew rapidly, fire officials said.Related ArticlesColorado News | Colorado wildfires: Spring Creek fire growth slows as firefighters brace for worsening conditions Colorado News | Spring Creek fire near Parachute sees “significant growth” amid hot, dry conditions Due to t...

Boy, 6, falls from zipline in Mexico

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:42 GMT

Video captured the terrifying moment when a 6-year-old boy plunged from a zipline in Monterrey, Mexico.The incident happened on Sunday at Parque Amazonia in the Mexican state of Nuevo León.Family members say the boy’s harness snapped as he was crossing the zipline with his father. He fell nearly 40 feet into an artificial pool. Family members say the boy’s harness snapped as he was crossing the zipline with his father on July 2, 2023. (J Cesar Sauceda/TMX)Tourists jumped into the water to save him, the family said.The boy’s brother, J Cesar Sauceda, told Fox News Digital that his family is filing a lawsuit against the zipline operator and the park, accusing them of poor training and for not handling the situation better.The family says the boy suffered minor injuries and was “psychologically damaged” by the incident.

Man shot to death near Palmdale intersection

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:42 GMT

An investigation is underway after a man was shot to death in Palmdale early Monday morning.The attack was reported about 4:45 a.m., when deputies responded to the intersection of 75th Street and Avenue Q, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a news release. Authorities initially indicated the shooting occurred at Avenue W, but later clarified it was Avenue Q.There, they found an adult man who'd been shot at least one time. He was declared dead at the scene.The man's name and age have not yet been released, nor has any information about the shooter or shooters.Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit lacrimestoppers.org. 

Police investigating after shooting in Westlake leaves 1 person dead

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:42 GMT

Police are investigating after a short pursuit and a shooting led to at least one person being killed in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles Sunday night.  Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to the area of 8th and Park View streets around 9:40 p.m. on reports of a shooting, LAPD told KTLA.  At the scene, police found a gunshot victim, later identified as 25-years-old Miguel Velasquez. He was declared dead at the scene.According to police, Velasquez had been standing on a sidewalk in the area when two men approached, a verbal argument began and one of the men pulled out a gun and shot him in the chest.The two men then fled on scooters, police said, adding that they believe the attack was gang-related.Police also said that a short pursuit was initiated, lasting all of a minute. It is unclear where the chase started and how it ended, though officers did say that the suspect was not at the scene of the shooting. LAPD on the scene of a shooting inves...

Martha Alicia Cervantes Inzunza Killed in Multi-Vehicle Collision near 67th Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:42 GMT

68-Year-Old Woman Dead and Multiple Others Injured after a Multi-Vehicle Accident on Camelback RoadPHOENIX, AZ (July 3, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, a multi-vehicle crash on Camelback Road claimed the life of Martha Alicia Cervantes Inzunza.The incident occurred on June 3rd, at around 12:45 p.m., near the intersection of 67th Avenue and Camelback Road involving five vehicles.According to the Phoenix deputies, a vehicle traveling in the northbound lane tried to overtake one vehicle but the driver lost control and collided with two other vehicles. The two vehicles were sent into the southbound lanes and, there, slammed to two other vehicles.First responders to the site of the collision transported 10 people to a local hospital for treatment of varying injuries.At the hospital, officials pronounced 68-year-old Martha Alicia Cervantes Inzunza dead due to the extent of her injuries.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. The Sweet James team ...

Francisco Romero-Padilla Dead, Raul Gonzalez Arrested after DUI Accident on Warm Springs Road [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:42 GMT

32-Year-Old Man Killed in DUI Head-On Collision on Tomiyaus LaneLAS VEGAS, NV (July 3, 2023) – Late Tuesday morning, Francisco Romero-Padilla was killed in a DUI accident on Warm Springs Road.Officers responded to the scene around 11:42 a.m., near the intersection of Warm Springs Road and Tomiyaus Lane.For DUI related reasons, the driver of a 2016 Ford F150 was traveling west on Warm Springs Road and crossed into the eastbound lanes. There, the Ford collided head-on with a 2016 Nissan NV200 van.Despite life-saving efforts, medics pronounced the Nissan driver, 32-year-old Romero-Padilla dead at the scene.The Ford driver, later identified as 22-year-old Raul Gonzalez, displayed signs of impairment and sustained minor injuries. Gonzalez was detained and is now facing DUI charges.At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided.No words can express the sorrow felt in a delicate moment ...

Dante Velarga Injured in Deadly Motorcycle Crash on Highway 32 [Tehama County, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:42 GMT

Chico Motorcyclist Killed in Head-On Crash Near State Route 36TEHAMA COUNTY, CA (July 3, 2023) – Tuesday afternoon, Dante Velarga was injured in a deadly head-on collision along State Highway 32.The crash occurred around 3:35 p.m. in the westbound lanes of State Route 32, four miles east of Highway 36.Based on the initial investigation, a 2022 Honda Shadow motorcycle entered a right-hand curve while traveling at an unknown rate of speed. The rider lost control of the motorcycle and slid on his right side where it crossed the double yellow lines.At the same time, an eastbound 2020 Jeep Renegade driven by Dante Velarga of Westwood attempted to avoid the motorcycle but failed. As a result, both vehicles collided head-on and left the rider with fatal injuries.The first responders declared the 33-year-old motorcyclist dead at the scene. At this time, their identity remains undisclosed.Meanwhile, Valerga received minor injuries from the crash. Although, it was unclear if he was tran...

Soul Jam Recalls the 70s

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:25:42 GMT

Soul Jam Recalls the 70s: A night of classic soul, funk and disco at the YouTube Theater will see headliners the Stylistics joined by (William Hart’s) Delfonics, Peaches & Herb, Sonny Bivins Manhattans, and the Legendary Blue Notes. Jimmie JJ Walker hosts a show that will feature timeless hits, all lined up one after the other.Soul Jam Recalls the 70s: The event takes place at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 7 at the YouTube Theater.                                                            Editor’s note: The disclaimer below refers to advertising posts and does not apply to this or any other editorial stories. LA Weekly editorial does not and will not sell content.Advertising disclosur...