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Nuggets vs. Lakers: Three keys to Game 3 victory in Western Conference Finals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:58:38 GMT

It’s time for the Western Conference Finals to move from the mountains to the beaches.No more altitude excuses for the Lakers after Denver took a 2-0 series lead at Ball Arena this week. Game 3 is in the City of Angels on Saturday (6:30 p.m. MT, ABC). Here are three keys:1. Aaron Gordon needs to see the ball go in: Defensive value aside, Gordon also averaged 16.3 points in the regular season — his best scoring campaign since 2017-18 — and continued a steady contribution of 15.1 points per game on 55.2% shooting in Denver’s first seven playoff games. Now, in the last six, his offense has dipped: 10 ppg on 39.3% shooting, including 16.7% from beyond the arc. Even after the Lakers gave Gordon plenty of space to shoot the 3 in Game 2, he fell to 0 for 5 this series and has gone three consecutive games without making a 3-pointer for just the third time this season. If that trend continues, the Lakers will be able to commit more double teams to Nikola Jokic in the paint ...

Colfax Marathon road closures coming Sunday morning

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:58:38 GMT

Registrations for the Colfax Marathon races this weekend are expected to reach 21,000, a record for the event that dates back to 2006.Sunday’s full marathon, half marathon and 10-mile race have sold out. Registration is still open for the corporate relay and Saturday’s 5K. Registration for Sunday’s races has hit 15,000 runners and will result in street closures. The 5K in City Park is expected to attract 6,000.Much of the race action takes place at City Park, including the starting line for most races and the finish line for all races.The road closures will be rolling on Sunday, meaning streets will open and close at different times. They include: westbound Colfax between Elizabeth Street and Speer Boulevard; westbound Colfax between 1-25 and Garrison Street; York Street between Colfax and 23rd Avenue; 23rd between York and Colorado Boulevard; and 17th Avenue from Detroit Street to York.For the full list of closures and times, go to runcolfax.org.Related ArticlesOu...

Yucaipa High School teacher arrested for having sex with a minor

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:58:38 GMT

A Yucaipa High School teacher has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old boy, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department announced Friday.Tracy Vanderhulst, 38, was arrested on Thursday and booked into the county detention center for unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. She was being held in lieu of $30,000 bail.It was not immediately known if the victim was a student, however, authorities say the Yucaipa Calimesa Joint Unified School District “worked cooperatively” in its investigation.Detectives say believe there may be more alleged victims. Anyone with tips was urged to contact Detective Rachel Young of the Specialized Investigations Division, Crimes Against Children Detail at (909) 890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463).

Firefighters extinguish 'stubborn' blaze in Encino

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:58:38 GMT

A decades-old house in Encino went up in flames midday Friday, and fire officials say a lack of sprinklers could be to blame.The fire was reported at about 11:50 a.m. in the 11900 block of West Hartsook Street, and a firefighter and paramedic team who had been at a medical emergency nearby were quickly on scene, the Los Angeles Fire Department said in a news release. The 2,217-square-foot home initially had flames coming from the first floor, though they quickly spread to the second floor and attic.The 87-year-old home did not have fire sprinklers, the LAFD noted."It took 44 LAFD Firefighters just 33 minutes to access, confine and fully extinguish the stubborn flames, which were confined to the structure," the release added.No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Beyonce and Jay-Z buy most expensive home in Malibu's Paradise Cove: Report

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:58:38 GMT

Beyonce demanded respect on her check, and that's definitely the case here in California.The superstar and her husband Jay-Z are now the proud owners of the most expensive home ever in the Golden State, reports TMZ.The "'03 Bonnie & Clyde" hitmakers paid a whopping $200 million for a 30,000-square-foot home in the Paradise Cove area in Malibu. It's appropriately nicknamed Billionaires' Row. Jay-Z’s RocNation publishes open letter for Times Square casino bid The site claims the estate is the second most expensive real estate deal in the country. Number one is a $238 million New York City apartment.Believe it or not, the couple got a deal on the home, as it was listed for $295 million, the entertainment site reported. Beyonce teases new project: ‘I can’t wait for you to experience what I’ve been creating’ This isn't the couple's only California property. Jay, whose real name is Shawn Carter, and Beyonce purchased an $88 million Bel-Air mansion back in 2017, which is now close ...

David Archuleta compares 'The Masked Singer' to 'American Idol'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:58:38 GMT

David Archuleta is no stranger to singing competitions. He's been on "Star Search" and "American Idol" and most recently appeared as the macaw on "The Masked Singer."When it came to singing in disguise, he had a blast. "'The Masked Singer' is so fun because it's like being a kid, you get to play dress up, be in this big costume and sing songs," he explained to Dayna Devon on the KTLA 5 Morning News. Archuleta was the runner-up in the competition and back in 2008, received second place on Season 7 of "American Idol.""'American Idol' is amazing as well, but compared to all the high pressure and the stress and being critiqued all the time, compared to 'Masked Singer,' where you're just being silly. You're just loosened up, people don't know who you are. It was so lowkey and just fun," he said when comparing the two shows. While some may find singing in disguise more stressful because people are paying more attention to your voice, the "Crush" singer didn't see it that way. "I feel the ...

Jason Oppenheim talks real estate, love and drama on 'Selling Sunset'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:58:38 GMT

Real estate mogul Jason Oppenheim appears to be on top of the world right now.He is the president and founder of The Oppenheim Group alongside his twin brother, Brett. The brothers and their team star in the Netflix reality series "Selling Sunset."The series follows the drama, work and love lives of the real estate agents and the brothers themselves. Oppenheim himself gets entangled in it sometimes and has dated some of his colleagues. He recently dated Chrishell Stause, who has since moved on to Australian musician G Flip. The two ladies just tied the knot.When it comes to Stause and other exes, Oppenheim has no hard feelings and is happy for them. "I was super supportive of all of Chrishell's decisions, especially as it relates to relationships," he told KTLA 5's Dayna Devon. "I like the two of them. I think they're awesome. I also think it's a good example for people. There's a lot of social pressure and cultural pressure on all of us and for her (Chrishell) to just kind of super...

Woman wounded in Oakland shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:58:38 GMT

OAKLAND — A woman was shot Friday morning in East Oakland, authorities said.The woman was driven to a hospital by another person where she was being treated for a gunshot wound to her abdomen, authorities said. Her condition was not immediately available.The shooting happened about 11:36 a.m. Friday outside in the 9700 block of Edes Avenue.The woman was shot by someone seen driving away in a truck, authorities said. A detailed description of the suspect and and vehicle were not released.A motive for the shooting was under investigation and no arrests were announced.Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $5,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the shooter. Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3426 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.

Pentagon leak suspect Teixeira will remain jailed before trial

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:58:38 GMT

By Alanna Durkin Richer and Eric Tucker | Associated PressA Massachusetts Air National Guard member charged with leaking highly classified military documents will remain behind bars while he awaits trial, a federal magistrate judge ruled Friday.The ruling comes after prosecutors revealed that 21-year-old Jack Teixeira had a history of violent rhetoric, and was caught by superiors months before his arrest taking notes on classified information or viewing intelligence not related to his job.In ordering Teixeira to remain locked up, U.S. Magistrate Judge David Hennessy cited his “fascination with guns,” disturbing online statements and prior admonitions by superiors about his handling of sensitive information. He said the criminal case represented “a profound breach of the defendant’s word that he would protect information related to the security of the United States.”“Who did he put at risk? I mean, you could make a list as long as a phone book,R...

Judge finds Contra Costa DA’s filing practices are racist, dismisses gang charges in murder case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:58:38 GMT

MARTINEZ — In a first-of-its kind ruling statewide, a judge on Friday dismissed gang charges against four Bay Area men under the Racial Justice Act, ruling that Contra Costa prosecutors have disproportionately targeted Black people with enhancements that open the door for sentences of life in prison without parole.It is a case already under heavy scrutiny because two of the defendants were directly referenced in racist and braggadocios text messages sent by Antioch police officers who investigated their alleged crimes. The texts — part of a much larger scandal involving racism, alleged civil rights violations, and dozens of impugned officers — made light of injuring the men during their arrests and referred to Black people in explicitly racist ways.Earlier this week, county prosecutors formally conceded that the racist texts by Antioch officers constituted a separate violation of the Racial Justice Act, and said they’ll debate the appropriate legal remedy bef...