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Editorial: Hamas attack should be recognized as an act of terrorism

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:50 GMT

There should be no debate over the language we use to describe Hamas and its depraved Oct. 7 attack on Israel.Hamas is a terrorist organization, and the acts of its agents on Oct. 7, when they crossed the border into Israel with the express intent of killing and kidnapping civilians, were terrorism.That makes them terrorists.While some have suggested Hamas’ political role in Gaza means it is not a terrorist organization, it is clearly targeting civilians for political ends, which is the very definition of terrorism.The danger in using euphemisms such as “militants” to describe terrorists is that it normalizes heinous acts of terrorism and implies that the deliberate targeting of civilians is a military act and that Hamas at large has some other, less despicable objective.But let’s be clear: Hamas’ stated goal in its founding charter calls for the obliteration of the state of Israel. The United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom and Canada have all formally designated Ham...

80% of new cars and trucks for sale in Colorado would need to be electric by 2032 under new rule

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:50 GMT

Almost every car, SUV and pickup truck for sale in Colorado in less than a decade will be powered by a rechargeable battery if a state agency this week approves a plan to increase the number of electric vehicles on the state’s road.The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission will consider a rule that would require auto manufacturers to make 80% of all new cars for sale in the state have zero emissions by 2032 as part of an effort to clean the state’s polluted air.Cars and trucks on Colorado’s roads are the biggest sources of air pollution in the state, and passenger vehicles represent about 65% of those emissions, said Kelly Blynn, the Colorado Energy Office’s transportation climate change specialist.“Obviously, there’s important air quality and climate benefits,” Blynn said of the proposal to ramp up the sale of electric vehicles.The proposed rule has the support of Gov. Jared Polis, who released a new Colorado Electric Vehicle Plan in Marc...

Mayor Mike Johnston picks former City Council member to lead Denver Parks and Recreation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:50 GMT

Former Denver City Councilman Jolon Clark will rejoin the city hall fold as Mayor Mike Johnston’s pick to lead the parks and recreation department.Adeeb Khan has been selected by Denver Mayor Mike Johnston to lead the city’s office of economic development and opportunity, according to a news release sent on Oct. 17, 2023. (Photo provided by the Denver mayor’s office)Clark, who left office in July after two terms representing south Denver’s District 7, was one of two appointees announced Tuesday. Johnston also tapped Adeeb Khan, most recently the chief brand and impact officer for Delta Dental of Colorado, to serve as executive director of the Denver Economic Development and Opportunity office.The mayor’s office credited Clark for his work on major parks and climate initiatives in the city while serving on the council, which included proposing sales taxes dedicated to each issue that won voter approval.He has briefly served as Colorado state director for...

Chicken Rebel owner replaces LoHi restaurant with coastal brunch spot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:50 GMT

Two customers walked into the old Chicken Rebel space in Denver’s Lower Highland last week, craving a fried chicken sandwich, but they were surprised to find an entirely new restaurant.The name and space might have changed, but luckily, owner and chef Lydie Lovett’s “Nashville hot chicken sammie” is still on the menu. She has since replaced Chicken Rebel at 3618 Tejon St. with Wilde, a new coastal brunch spot, which she opened at the start of October.“Where I grew up in San Diego, it’s all community-centric,” Lovett said. “You walk down the street, and you know a bunch of people. There’s a local watering hole, every restaurant makes you feel like family, and I’ve always wanted to re-create that.”Lovett moved to Denver from San Diego with $300 in her pocket and rode the hot chicken sandwich wave, which was very popular in California at the time. Chicken Rebel started as a food truck in 2017 before moving onto a stall in Avanti and eventually a brick-and-mortar space in LoHi in ...

Fights may loom after Denver Mayor Mike Johnston accepts a fraction of City Council’s budget additions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:50 GMT

The Denver City Council went big when it asked new Mayor Mike Johnston to add more money to next year’s city budget for emergency rental assistance, cash payments for people who are homeless, support for Denver Health and other requests.Johnston has responded by accepting $10.6 million in spending additions — just an eighth of the more than $81 million the body asked for to meet its 2024 priorities in a significant increase from past years. He granted several requests only partially.Multimillion-dollar gaps remain between the council and the mayor as they work to pass a 2024 budget by Nov. 13. The process is giving new officeholders on both sides a lesson in the power dynamics of Denver city government, which favors the mayor on budget matters but gives the council some levers to pull.In coming weeks, the council could attempt to amend the budget to incorporate more of its priorities, while the mayor could veto those changes — at the risk of being overridden, if th...

Lauren Boebert, far behind leading challenger in fundraising, feels squeeze from both sides in 2024 election

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:50 GMT

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert is getting squeezed from both sides of the political aisle in the money race as she faces a growing field of challengers hoping to thwart her reelection next year.Third-quarter fundraising totals reported in recent days in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District show the Republican incumbent was outraised by her most prominent Democratic foe, Adam Frisch, by a factor of 4-to-1. And Jeff Hurd, a Boebert challenger in next year’s GOP primary, posted sizeable totals indicating he also might pose trouble for the two-term congresswoman.Boebert’s haul for the period from July 1 to Sept. 30 was just shy of $854,000, according to the recent campaign finance reports. Earlier this month, ahead of filing his full quarterly report, former Aspen city councilman Frisch, who narrowly lost to Boebert in 2022, touted a nearly $3.4 million haul during the same time frame.Hurd, a Grand Junction attorney, collected just over $412,000 despite launching his campai...

8 restaurants where you can still eat cheap in Denver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:50 GMT

If you somehow hadn’t noticed, Denver is expensive. Rent is high, home prices haven’t budged, and the cost of food — whether at the grocery store or in a restaurant — continues to rise.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | 3 of our favorite bites from Michelin-recommended restaurants in Denver Restaurants, Food and Drink | Denver has 3 of the best budget-friendly restaurants in the U.S. Restaurants, Food and Drink | Popular Chicago restaurant Portillo’s eyeing a Colorado expansion Restaurants, Food and Drink | 9 of the best green chile spots in Denver to enjoy the Colorado staple this fall Restaurants, Food and Drink | Denver has two of the 50 best restaurants in America, according to The New York Times From increased food costs to rising labor costs, insurance fees and commercial rent, Denver restaurateurs are forced to share the financial burden with their customers by ultimat...

4 women struck, killed while walking in Malibu

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:50 GMT

Four women who were walking along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu died when a speeding driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed Tuesday night, authorities said.The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. in the 21500 block of the PCH, near La Costa Beach and south of the Malibu Pier.Investigators said a black BMW was traveling westbound on the highway when the driver sideswiped several parked vehicles and then crashed. A total of four vehicles were involved in the incident. Four young women who were walking in the area were struck and died at the scene, authorities said. Two others were taken to a nearby hospital. The severity of their injuries was not released. One of the involved vehicles in a deadly crash in Malibu is seen on its side on Oct. 17, 2023. (KTLA)Video from Sky5 showed at least two vehicles that sustained major damage, including one vehicle that rolled onto its side. The circumstances of the crash are still under investigation, but officials told KTLA's Omar Lewis ...

Prep roundup: Westmont water polo, Heritage volleyball, Lincoln flag football among Bay Area’s winners

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:50 GMT

GIRLS WATER POLOSequoia 16, Hillsdale 13Sequoia’s Hannah McDonald was on an absolute heater Tuesday night, scoring a whopping nine goals in the Ravens’ victory. She also had help from teammates Ashley Daden and Callie Hogreffe, who scored three goals each. Natalie Martinez scored one goal for the the winners. Hillsdale put up a fight, with Samantha Lin pacing the team with four goals, Mia Veis scoring three goals, Kaitlin Graetz putting two past the keeper and Camryn Gutierrez scoring one goal. Goalkeeper Paige Floro had 15 saves. Mission San Jose 5, Alhambra 2Kira Clark scored three goals and Ozzy Lim scored two goals as the Warriors pushed past Alhambra. Izzy Cooley and Chiara Ke scored each of Alhambra’s goals. Alhambra coach Frank Reichert said the goalkeepers were the stars on Monday. Mission San Jose’s Marissa White had 16 saves, and Alhambra keeper Zoe Jimenez saved seven shots and had two steals. Sharvi Verma and Audrey Lau each had multiple steals and made scoring difficult...

49ers’ Week 7 preview: Desperately seeking first win in Minnesota since 1992

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:02:50 GMT

SANTA CLARA – One of the NFL’s most picturesque and raucous stadiums awaits the 49ers and their loyal caravan of fans Monday night in Minnesota.The 49ers (5-1) have lost six straight visits, and they have not won a road game over the Vikings since 1992 with Steve Young (and Amp Lee’s two touchdowns). Then again, a 2022 preseason win may have helped snap any losing aura, and that is when Brock Purdy emerged from a long-shot rookie to a potential future starter.Purdy and the 49ers fell from the unbeaten ranks last Sunday, with a 19-17 loss to the Browns after kicker Jake Moody’s wide-right miss in Cleveland.What will they encounter when they visit the Vikings (2-4) at U.S. Bank Stadium — aside from “Skol!” chants ringing out from the fans and Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy” blaring inside that doom?Let’s break it down in this Week 7 preview:San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) is congratulated by teammates after scor...