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STL Circuit Attorney Gabe Gabe doubles number of charges compared to 2022

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore has charged more than twice as many criminal cases in his first three months than former Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner did in the same time period last year.That's according to an analysis by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Gore told our partners at the post that the surge is largely due to his office reviewing cases applied for by police and prioritizing lower-level offenses, which he calls "quality of life crimes." Girl’s path to school: speeding cars, sex offenders, dangerous crosswalk His office has also been catching up on a backlog of pending charges. Since May 31, Gore's office has filed more than 1,400 cases.

Senegalese-accented French restaurant opening second location

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:02 GMT

The restaurant: 846 Albion St., DenverAbout: Le French, which first opened in the Denver Tech Center’s Belleview Station in 2019, is a gourmet, casual-chic French bistro specializing in modern Parisian cuisine with global influences. The new location under the AMC Theater within the 9+Co development will be joining restaurants like Culinary Dropout and Postino WineCafe.Co-owner Aminata Dia said she was approached by 9+Co and jumped on the opportunity since a lot of her customers already drive down from that part of Denver. The space includes a full wine wall, clean white tiles and wood and metallic gold accents.Who’s cooking: Dia was born in Senegal and grew up outside of Paris, where she fell in love with food. She moved to Denver in 2002. After starting her own catering business, AmiCuisine, Dia opened the original Le French location in 2019 with her sister Rougui, who had been the first black female executive chef at a Michelin-starred restaurant, Petrossian, in Paris...

Denver weather: Showers and thunderstorms likely Thursday with possible minor flooding

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:02 GMT

Partly sunny skies will likely make way for showers and thunderstorms Thursday in Denver, according to the National Weather Service.The forecast calls for a high of 73 degrees and a low of 51, with a thunderstorm expected in the afternoon and possibly the evening. Wind gusts could get as high as 22 mph during the day and 28 mph at night.The heavy rainfall in the afternoon and evening could produce minor flooding as rains of more than 2 inches are possible, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder.This morning will start off mostly sunny and mild but a low pressure system will bring widespread showers and storms late this afternoon through tonight. Some of these storms will produce heavy rainfall possibly in excess of 2". Minor flooding is possible. #COwx pic.twitter.com/1FToBn7zmn— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) September 14, 2023A hazardous weather outlook for northeast and north central Colorado warned of possible showers and storms in the early afternoon over hi...

Man seriously injured when firework explodes on his head

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:02 GMT

LANCASTER, Calif. - A man suffered severe injuries after witnesses say a firework exploded on his head in Lancaster Wednesday evening.The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. outside a home in the 1300 block of West Boyden Avenue. Witnesses told news photographer Don Luis Meza that the man put the explosive on top of his motorcycle helmet and lit it.A helmet is seen after someone apparently lit a firework from it on Sept. 13, 2023. (DonLuisMeza)They said the man thought the firework would launch from the top of his head but, instead, it exploded. Video showed a portion of the helmet had been crushed by the firework. Blood was also seen on the sidewalk where the incident occurred. Gas cloud prompts dozens of homes to be evacuated in West Whittier The man was taken to a local hospital in unknown condition. No one else appeared to be injured in the incident.

LAPD shoots, kills man allegedly armed with large knife in Pico-Union

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:02 GMT

Los Angeles Police Department officers shot and killed a man allegedly armed with a knife in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles Wednesday night.A few minutes after 8 p.m., police received multiple calls about a man armed with a knife in the 1200 block of South New Hampshire Avenue, according to Sgt. Hector Guzman of the Los Angeles Police Department.When officers arrived, they found the man in a parking lot and fired at him, hitting him at least once, police said.He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A large knife was recovered at the scene, Guzman said. "No officers or bystanders were injured during the incident," police said on X, formerly Twitter. The investigation is ongoing.

Detroit automakers, auto workers remain far from deal as strike deadline approaches

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:02 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — With a deadline looming just before midnight Thursday, the United Auto Workers union and Detroit's three automakers remain far apart in contract talks and the union is preparing to strike.The union is demanding a 36% boost in pay and the automakers, General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, formerly Fiat Chrysler, have countered with offers that are roughly half of that increase. The chasm between the two sides threatens to ignite the first simultaneous strike by the United Auto Workers against all three Detroit automakers in the union's 80-year history, a potential shock to an economy already under strain from elevated inflation, and a test of President Joe Biden's treasured assertion that he’s the most pro-union president in U.S. history.In an online address to members late Wednesday, union President Shawn Fain said the automakers have raised initial wage offers, but have rejected some of the union’s other demands.“We do not yet have offers on the table that reflect the ...

What’s Brewing In The CBD Tea Market?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:02 GMT

As the global hemp market continues to expand, CBD brands are trying to find ways to distinguish themselves from the competition. One way CBD companies are establishing a presence in this competitive market is by offering unique CBD products. Besides standard CBD oils and topicals, some businesses focus on interesting CBD-infused beverages — including CBD tea!Yes, there are many ways customers could add a little CBD to their tea time. But why would you want to do that? Is CBD tea genuinely effective? Before boiling a pot of water for a “cannabidiol cuppa,” customers should review the pros & cons of CBD tea.What’s The Deal With CBD Tea?CBD tea typically refers to traditional loose leaf tea or sachets that have some CBD infused in it. In other words, these teas have the same flavor as green, black, or mint teas, except that manufacturers add some CBD extract to the mix. However, you may find “hemp CBD teas,” which usually contain trichome-rich dried hemp flowers.There’s no special...

Folking awesome: Beth Orton is back to perform in LA — Twice

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:02 GMT

Folking awesome: It’s been 30 years since Norfolk, England artist Beth Orton released her debut album, Superpinkymandy, but 27 years since she really found her sound with the 1996 album Trailer Park. That record was an absolute fucking gem, a sleeper hit that saw her find favor with two very distinct groups of fans – folkies and clubbers.She would be lazily tagged “folktronica” by critics, but it wasn’t about the creation of a new sub- genre. Orton had tapped into a vibe of chill authenticity. Back in the ‘90s, that appealed deeply to fans of fellow British acts such as Massive Attack, Faithless, Tricky and Portishead. When Orton collaborated with the likes of William Orbit, Andrew Weatherall and the Chemical Brothers, the link to club culture was solidified. Yet Orton considered herself a folk musician.“I’ve always sat comfortably in my skin,” Orton says. “I suppose I see myself essentially as a folk singer. Or as someone who loves songwriting. So I suppose in terms of genre, it’s ...

Bay Area high school football 2023: Week 4 preview, schedule

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:02 GMT

Week 4 of the high school football season is here.And the two matchups that looked good when practices started in August still look good as McClymonds at San Ramon Valley and St. Mary’s of Stockton at De La Salle are the big games of the weekend.The lineup also includes a solid matchup in Pleasanton between Monte Vista and host Amador Valley and another in San Mateo when Hillsdale plays host to Sacred Heart Prep.The Bay Area News Group will have complete coverage this weekend and all season. If you have not already, please sign up for a digital subscription. Your contributions keep us going.Here are this week’s top matchups and schedule:FridaySt. Mary’s-Stockton (3-0) at No. 2 De La Salle (1-2), 7:30 p.m.: A year after losing to the Rams in Stockton, De La Salle will try to get back to .500 in Concord. Following seven scoreless quarters against Orange-Lutheran and Serra, the Spartans snapped out of an offensive funk in a 35-17 victory at St. Francis last week. De La Salle quar...

7 amazing Bay Area things to do this weekend, Sept. 15-17

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:45:02 GMT

There’s just a gaggle of fun stuff to do this weekend, from seeing great shows to visiting quaff-worthy beer gardens. So let’s get to it, shall we?As with everything these days, be sure to double check websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines. Meanwhile, if you’d like to have this Weekender lineup delivered to your inbox every Thursday morning for free, just sign up at www.mercurynews.com/newsletters or www.eastbaytimes.com/newsletters.1 SEE & HEAR: Take in a playWith apologies to a certain world-famous miser who hogs the stage each winter, September might actually be the best time of year to catch a play. That’s when stage companies are kicking off their new seasons, and compelling shows like “Toxic” at City Lights, “Born with Teeth” in Berkeley and a slew of other intriguing shows are in the offing.2 EAT, DRINK & GIVE: Some tasty Maui fundraisersSeveral Bay Area restaurants, pubs and stores are hosting unique and d...