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Fees for camping, parking likely to rise in national forest land near Steamboat

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:56:42 GMT

Officials of the Routt National Forest near Steamboat Springs are soliciting public comments regarding fee increases they have proposed at nearly three dozen recreation sites to fund improvements and deferred maintenance.Across the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests, which are jointly administered, there are 93 recreation sites where fee increases are being proposed, 33 of them in Colorado. The Medicine Bow National Forest is located in Wyoming and is contiguous with the Routt on the Colorado side of the state line. The public comment period began in June.“We have received over 75 comments from the public so far and hope there is more to come,” said Kristi Murphy, recreation program manager, in a news release. “We want to hear from you.”Aaron Voos, public affairs specialist for the Medicine Bow and Routt, said the vast majority of the proposed increases would be for campgrounds or rental cabins where fees already are charged.“We are millions of dollars...

Denver weather: Sunny and warm with clear blue skies

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:56:42 GMT

A wave of warm and dry conditions kicks in Tuesday and will bring sunshine and summer heat to metro Denver through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.Light wind will blow across the city in the afternoons, weather service forecasters said.The high temperature Tuesday will be 85 degrees, decreasing to 57 degrees at night, forecasters said. On Wednesday, temperatures are expected to hit 94 degrees, increasing to 95 on Thursday and staying above 90 through Saturday.Meteorologists anticipated possible afternoon rain and thunderstorms on Friday and over the Labor Day weekend.Related ArticlesColorado News | Denver weather: Scattered thunderstorms likely with brief reprieve from warmer temps Colorado News | Denver weather: Warm, cloudy with chance of afternoon thunderstorms on Sunday Colorado News | Heavy rain, flash flood shuts down I-70 through Glenwood Canyon Colorado News | Denver weather: Cloudy skies with a c...

I-70 westbound reopened after multi-vehicle crash with serious injuries that forced lane closures

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:56:42 GMT

The westbound lanes of Interstate 70 have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash near the intersection with Havana Street early Tuesday that forced the closure of all but one lane.I-70’s westbound lanes were reopened around 7:30 a.m., Colorado Department of Transportation officials said in a posting on X, the social media site formerly called Twitter.#I70 westbound: Roadway reopened to traffic between Exit 281 – Peoria Street and Exit 280 – Havana Street. https://t.co/JYco9FpxCT— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) August 29, 2023Three people suffered serious injuries in the crash on I-70 between Peoria and Havana streets, and one was taken to a hospital, Denver Police said in a posting on X. The authorities advised drivers to find alternative routes during the closure.Related ArticlesColorado News | Coloradans’ top concerns? Cost of living, housing, environmental issues and homelessness, poll says Colorado News...

Hold On with Lil Kayla

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:56:42 GMT

Hold On with Lil Kayla: Bay Area rising rapper Lil Kayla has released new single and video “Hold On” through Asylum Records/Atlantic Records.According to the press release, “‘Hold On’ serves as the follow-up to her previously released single and visual ‘Twenty-Three.’ The single and visual also come on the heels of her first headlining tour that wrapped last month, Young & Turnt, which featured special guests Nef The Pharoah and Mally Bo. Stay tuned for Kayla’s debut project releasing this fall and more to come from the young star.”She’s not messing around on this one, laying out exactly what she wants. “He’s gonna eat it like his last meal, he’s a fool with a tongue, you know how that feels… Hold Ooooooooon!” Alrighty then.“She drops no shortage of head-turning rhymes delivered in a downright deadly cadence, but she also infuses her city’s distinctive West Coast bounce with a fresh fire al...

Delta-8 & DUIs — Can You Get Pulled Over For Using Delta-8?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:56:42 GMT

Even “THC tolerant” states take a strict stance toward drugged driving. Indeed, as cannabis becomes more accessible, many police troops have stepped up their game in enforcing marijuana DUI laws. There’s no question that weed while behind the wheel carries significant consequences.But what do these harsh cannabis DUI laws mean for delta-8 THC? Most anecdotal reports suggest delta-8 isn’t as psychoactive as delta-9. Also, hemp-derived delta-8 is technically legal at the federal level. So, does that mean taking delta-8 before driving could qualify as a DUI?Will Delta-8 THC Trigger A DUI?You will face DUI charges if police detect delta-8 in your bloodstream. Delta-8 may not be “as psychoactive” as delta-9, but it can impair motor function. It’s hazardous to drive after taking delta-8 products, and it takes a long time for this cannabinoid to leave your bloodstream.Indeed, since delta-8 takes so long to clear your system, you could face DUI charges days after taking a delta-8 supplement...

Reckless driver stops to yell at pedestrians, assaults one of them

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:56:42 GMT

Aug. 21Overnight in the 300 block of Union Avenue: Someone forced entry into a 2023 Scion XB and stole a pair of sunglasses. The suspect also tampered with the ignition and tried to steal the vehicle.11:05 p.m. in the 00 block of Christopher Avenue: Someone forced entry into the victim’s car and fled in a dark gray Toyota Camry.1700 block of South Winchester Boulevard : Someone took a large white party tent from a parking lot.Aug. 22Overnight in the 1800 block of South Bascom Avenue: Someone broke into a locked Dodge Charger and took a purse.8:20 a.m. in the 1800 block of West Campbell Avenue: A man left his iPhone on a table, and when he returned, it was gone.10:09 a.m. in the 2100 block of South Bascom Avenue: Someone took the victim’s rent check and cashed it.12:44 p.m. in the 400 block of West Rincon Avenue: Someone scammed an elderly woman by convincing her to invest in a fake company.11:17 a.m. in the 200 block of Union Avenue: A man, 68, called 911 to report that people crawl...

Move over, San Francisco: The suburbs of Silicon Valley are calling

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:56:42 GMT

By Eliyahu Kamisher | BloombergSan Francisco’s Westfield mall was for decades the city’s premier shopping destination, a nine-story complex in the heart of downtown known for its iconic glass dome and spiral escalators.These days, the property is struggling with empty storefronts and falling foot traffic — so much so that owners Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Brookfield Corp. are giving the mall up to lenders, underscoring the wider challenges for brick-and mortar retail. Last weekend brought a particularly deep blow: the anchor Nordstrom Inc. store closed after 35 years.Just an hour’s drive south, Westfield has another shopping center in San Jose that’s booming. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, it’s added new stores, including a three-story Eataly eatery and a luxury wing with brands like Tiffany & Co. and Versace. The mall’s sales have increased by 66% since 2019.RELATED: Valley Fair rebounds: San Jose mall adds merchants, hits record sales and visitsThe contrast highlig...

Farmers Insurance to lay off 11% of its workers across its entire business

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:56:42 GMT

New York — California-based Farmers Insurance said Monday it is laying off 11% of its workforce — or 2,400 employees — in a bid to restructure itself for long-term growth.The jobs being cut are from across all areas of the company, according to a statement on its website.“Given the existing conditions of the insurance industry and the impact they are having on our business, we need to take decisive actions today to better position Farmers for future success,” said Raul Vargas, president and CEO of Farmers Group, Inc,. in the statement.Last month, Farmers announced it would stop offering its policies in Florida, saying in a statement that the decision was necessary to manage its risk exposure in the hurricane-prone state.Related ArticlesBusiness | Where are California’s biggest pay raises? Look inland Business | DOJ sues SpaceX, alleging it discriminated against refugees, asylum seekers Business | California job growth ranks last in US while...

Robotaxis, autonomous vehicles still require caution from other drivers: Roadshow

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:56:42 GMT

Q: A reader asked, “Any tips for pedestrians or drivers in the vicinity of a robotaxi?”I treat robotaxis the same as any other vehicle: Assume they are driven by a mindless, distracted, reckless idiot, until proven otherwise.B. MonteA: And…Q: At the height of the afternoon commute a couple of years ago, I was the last car with the green light turning left onto El Monte Road from El Camino Real in Mountain View. There would have been plenty of time to complete my turn, if traffic were allowed to flow naturally.But I became caught in the middle of El Camino Real, where three lanes of southbound traffic began heading toward me, when the self-driving car in front of me came to a complete stop, for no apparent reason. Its sensor likely noted three impatient male pedestrians had stepped into the street, waiting there for the light to change for them, instead of safely remaining on the pedestrian curb.I learned then to stay far away from all self-driving cars, remembering...

10 Part D Medicare drugs are targeted for price negotiations to cut costs. Here’s the list

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:56:42 GMT

A blood thinner, diabetes treatments and drugs used to treat autoimmune disease and heart failure are on the list of 10 drugs that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has targeted for price negotiations to cut Medicare costs.In a statement, the government said the list of 10 drugs represented more than $50 billion, or about 20%, of Part D gross covered prescription drug costs between June 1, 2022 and May 31, 2023. That’s the period used to decide which drugs were eligible for negotiation.RELATED: Biden targets diabetes drug Jardiance, blood thinner Eliquis and 8 others for Medicare price talksThe next step is for the government to negotiate prices for the 10 drugs with their manufacturers, in an effort to reduce prices for patients. The program already faces lawsuits from drugmakers and criticism from Republican lawmakers. It’s also a centerpiece of Demcrat Joe Biden’s reelection pitch as he seeks a second term in office by touting his work to lower costs fo...