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Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon named to NHL All-Star Game for seventh time

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:30:40 GMT

One of the top contenders for the Hart Trophy this season, Nathan MacKinnon received another honor Thursday night.The Avalanche’s superstar forward was named to the 2024 NHL All-Star Game, marking the seventh time he’s been added to the game, which is Feb. 3 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. That ties Peter Forsberg for second-most in franchise history. MacKinnon now only trails Joe Sakic, who had 12 appearances and is now the team’s president of hockey operations.MacKinnon began Thursday evening second in the NHL in scoring with 61 points, two behind Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov. He started slow, at least by his standards, with nine points in the first 10 games but has been arguably the league’s best player since.He was named the NHL’s first star of the month for December on Tuesday after collecting 11 goals and 29 points in 15 games. MacKinnon also has the league’s longest point streak this season (19 games).The NHL announced the first 32 all-stars Thursday night, o...

Nuggets Podcast: Aaron Gordon returns from dog bite, Steve Kerr sounds off and a growing threat in Oklahoma City

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:30:40 GMT

In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink Podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene after two weeks with a bunch of news to discuss. Among the topics discussed:For the first time in quite some time, Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic actually got a friendly whistle in a Christmas Day win over the Golden State Warriors — prompting a testy rant from Warriors coach Steve Kerr. Was the future Hall of Fame coach right about players baiting officials? And even if he is, is there anything the NBA can do about it?Later that night, Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon suffered injuries from a dog bite while celebrating with a little eggnog. What’s more surprising: That Gordon was in such good spirits a few days later? Or that he’s a Nog Guy?The Oklahoma City Thunder left Denver with a second consecutive win at Ball Arena this season. Is it time for Bennett to revise his “Nuggets in five” prediction from before Christmas?The fellas engage ...

Loveland Pass closed in both directions for safety concerns

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:30:40 GMT

Loveland Pass is closed in both directions due to safety concerns, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Related ArticlesTransportation | Northbound I-25 reopens north of Mead after crash Transportation | RTD to pause downtown rail line service Thursday for National Western Stock Show Parade Transportation | Denver man saved 2-year-old daughter from oncoming car, died days after crash Transportation | Two lanes of westbound I-70 near Morrison closed for emergency roadwork Transportation | RTD’s reduced fares and monthly pass prices take effect in the new year. Here is what’s changing. The pass is closed between Interstate 70 and Montezuma Road as of 4:13 p.m., according to the agency. Cameras show snowpacked roads near the summit.This is a developing story. Get more Colorado news by signing up for our Mile High Roundup email newsletter.

Broncos’ Vance Joseph proud of team’s defensive rally this year, excited about future: “Not having to start from scratch is going to be huge”

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:30:40 GMT

Vance Joseph knows the score in the NFL. It’s a tough business.Early in the season, the Broncos’ defensive business was bad.Since then, though, the Denver defensive coordinator has helped engineer a turnaround in a season he described Thursday as rewarding and also encouraging regarding what the future holds.“It took us a while for us to catch our balance, but I was proud of the guys for allowing us to coach them,” he said in likely his final chat with reporters before the offseason. “In this league, it’s pro football, they can say no to your coaching. They can say, ‘I don’t agree with that.’ But this group never did that to us. It was a group that was always open-minded and hard-working and always positive.”All of those characteristics might have gone for naught had Denver folded after its horrid start and the 70-20 Week 3 loss to Miami. Instead, though, the defense worked its way out of the deep hole.The numbers won’t look great when the dust settles, but over the past 10 weeks th...

West Hollywood ‘Hell House’ demolished 

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:30:40 GMT

A vacant house that caused major problems for a local community has now been reduced to rubble. Construction crews tore down what West Hollywood residents dubbed the “Hell House” on Thursday, bringing a long period of violent interactions and loud arguments in the middle of the night with homeless people to an end.  Drivers from Vegas to L.A. hit near-whiteout conditions The property, located in the 1000 block of North Sierra Bonita Avenue, had caused anxiety among residents for two years. A home dubbed the "Hell House" in West Hollywood, CA before it was demolished. (KTLA)Construction crews demolished what residents of one West Hollywood neighborhood dubbed the “Hell House” on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. (KTLA)Construction crews demolished what residents of one West Hollywood neighborhood dubbed the “Hell House” on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. (KTLA)Construction crews demolished what residents of one West Hollywood neighborhood dubbed the “Hell House” on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. (KTLA)Cons...

Streamlining After-School Programs: A Comprehensive Solution for Schools, Parents and Children in SF & LA

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:30:40 GMT

Celebrity actress, musician, and choreographer Jennifer Lopez, growing up in the Bronx, was fortunate enough to participate in a variety of after-school programs, including dance classes. In these after-school dance programs, she honed her passion for dance and performance, which paved the way for her successful career as a dancer, singer, and actress.After school programs play a crucial role in shaping the talents of young people and allowing them to explore coding, drama, language, music, STEAM, you name it, so that they can discover their passion. Unfortunately, many schools struggle to find, develop and manage dynamic programming.Recognizing this struggle, co-founders of HOKALI, CTO Tomas Bisi and CEO Ignacio Viau have developed an innovative all-in-one platform tailored to meet the unique needs of schools in the San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles areas.The challengeSchools often grapple with the arduous task of finding qualified instructors and reliable academies to conduct afte...

Sharks’ Hertl selected to play in reformatted NHL All-Star Game

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:30:40 GMT

SAN JOSE – Tomas Hertl will represent the San Jose Sharks at the NHL All-Star Game next month in Toronto, the league announced Thursday.Hertl, was among 32 players — one from each team – selected to take part in the reformatted event, which runs from Feb. 1-3 at Scotiabank Arena.Before San Jose’s game with the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night at SAP Center, Hertl led the Sharks with 13 goals and 28 points in 37 games this season.“It’s a big honor. I’m really happy I can go again,” Hertl said Thursday. “It’s special that it’s kind of in the heart of hockey in Toronto. It definitely means to me a lot.”With Sharks captain Logan Couture out since the start of training camp, Hertl, 30, has taken on a greater leadership on a Sharks team that had a 9-26-3 record before Thursay.Hertl also participated in the 2020 All-Star Game in St. Louis, but as a replacement after the league’s initial selection, Logan Couture, was injured and unavailab...

Gilroy residents rally against order for removal of controversial parklet

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:30:40 GMT

Braving Tuesday evening’s rain, a few dozen Gilroy residents gathered outside of Station 55 Mexican Restaurant downtown to rally against city orders to remove a parklet that has become the center of an ongoing dispute.When the Gilroy City Council ordered the removal by the end of December, the restaurant refused to comply. Many Gilroy residents have voiced their support for the restaurant, claiming that the decision to remove the parklet was unfair and discriminatory since another parklet in the area has been allowed to remain standing.At the rally, dozens of supporters chanted in English and Spanish, holding poster board signs demanding Gilroy “Stop Discriminating”; other signs read “No to Racism,” “Both Parklets or No Parklets,” and “Support Small Businesses.” Several community members gave speeches, including councilmembers Rebeca Armendariz and Fred Tovar, who voted against letting Station 55 lose their permit for the parklet.Teodomira Castill...

Discovery of body in Hercules triggers death investigation

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:30:40 GMT

HERCULES – An investigation is underway into the death of a man whose body was found early Thursday morning in Hercules, police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Family of ex-East Bay detective arrested on attempted murder thanks police who resolved standoff Crime and Public Safety | Fourth suspect arrested as probe over Oakland officer’s killing continues Crime and Public Safety | Police: Moraga shooting deaths being investigated as murder and suicide Crime and Public Safety | Walnut Creek lawyer charged with 26 counts of child molestation, allegedly kept itemized files of child pornography Crime and Public Safety | Stockton woman killed at Oakland sideshow is identified Officers were called to the 600 block of Alfred Nobel Drive around 5:45 a.m. for a report of a man down with no detectable pulse, according to the Hercules Police Department.The man, who appeared to be in his 60s, was...

49ers QB Sam Darnold sees season-ending showcase as meaningful

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:30:40 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Inside the 49ers’ joyous locker room Sunday, some players wondered aloud if they’d get still paid for the wild-card round, which they’ll bypass as the No. 1 seed. The answer: Yes, $45,500 apiece.When one player posed that question to sixth-year veteran Sam Darnold, however, a teammate interrupted and teased how Darnold wouldn’t know the answer, because he’s never gone to the playoffs.Well, Darnold is going now, in his first year with the 49ers as their backup. Because the 49ers are locked into the NFC playoffs’ top spot, they will stash Brock Purdy for the playoffs and instead start Darnold in Sunday’s regular-season finale. He’ll oppose a playoff-bound Los Angeles Rams team that will start Carson Wentz over Matthew Stafford.“I’m just excited to keep playing more football, man,” Darnold said. “Week 18 isn’t the last week of football we’re going to be playing here. That’s always a good feeling...