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Trump argues First Amendment protects him from “insurrection” cases aimed at keeping him off ballot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:44 GMT

DENVER — Attorneys for former President Donald Trump argue that an attempt to bar him from the 2024 ballot under a rarely used “insurrection” clause of the Constitution should be dismissed as a violation of his freedom of speech.The lawyers made the argument in a filing posted Monday by a Colorado court in the most significant of a series of challenges to Trump’s candidacy under the Civil War-era clause in the 14th Amendment. The challenges rest on Trump’s attempts to overturn his 2020 loss to Democrat Joe Biden and his role leading up to the violent Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.“At no time do Petitioners argue that President Trump did anything other than engage in either speaking or refusing to speak for their argument that he engaged in the purported insurrection,” wrote attorney Geoffrey Blue.Trump also will argue that the clause doesn’t apply to him because “the Fourteenth Amendment applies to one who ‘engaged in insurrection or rebellion,’ not one ...

Snowmaking season begins at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:44 GMT

Snow guns to begin to fire at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. (Courtesy of Arapahoe Basin Ski Area)On Saturday, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area announced that it fired up its snow guns beginning at 3 a.m. The first dusting of man-made snow marks the first time the snow guns have been fired up ahead of the 2023-24 season.The front side of the mountain received the most snowmaking with a focus on High Noon, which is typically the first run to open, followed by Ramrod.Read the full story from our partners at SummitDaily.com.

Driver killed in fiery Orange County crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:44 GMT

One person was killed in a fiery crash in Irvine on Sunday night.Around 8:35 p.m., officials with the Irvine Police Department and Orange County Fire Authority responded to reports of a single-vehicle traffic collision near the intersections of Barranca Parkways and Vertical. Woman held hostage in Garden Grove ATM robbery An initial investigation showed that a man was driving a gold Ford Explorer westbound on Barranca Parkway from Alton Parkway when he lost control of the vehicle, a news release said.The car collided with the curb and traffic signal pole and was engulfed in flames soon after.OCFA extinguished the fire and determined that the driver had died. The driver’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, according to authorities.Irvine Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating the cause of the collision. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Joshua Balos at 949-724-7024.

4 accused of pepper spraying victim, obstructing deputies after Victorville protest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:44 GMT

Four people were arrested after allegedly pepper spraying another person and obstructing responding deputies following a protest in Victorville Sunday.The incident unfolded around 11 a.m., when demonstrators were protesting an incident that occurred on Sept. 22 in the city.The demonstrators gathered in front of and around the Victorville Police Department station and, around 11:40 a.m., several allegedly surrounded and tried to get into a deputy’s vehicle.Announcements were made over a loudspeaker asking the demonstrators to disperse, “but the crowd disregarded lawful orders,” San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials said in a news release Monday.Additional deputies responded, and the demonstrators eventually dispersed.Then, around 12:45 p.m., deputies saw multiple people allegedly assault and pepper spray an uninvolved person at a nearby business near the intersection of Palmdale and McArt roads.“While deputies attempted to bring the victim to safety, multiple subjects ...

Newsom and DeSantis agree to debate on Fox News 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:44 GMT

Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) have agreed to participate in a televised debate in November that will be moderated by Fox News host Sean Hannity. The debate, which will air on Fox during Hannity's 9 p.m. prime-time program, will take place Nov. 30, the network announced. The event will run 90 minutes and take place at location that has still yet to be determined but will be in Georgia. In a statement issued through the network, Hannity said he is "looking forward to providing viewers with an informative debate about the everyday issues and governing philosophies that impact the lives of every American.”The planned debate comes as DeSantis looks to break through the Republican primary field and establish himself as a legitimate challenger to former President Trump, who has a sizable lead in most GOP primary polls. DeSantis will participate in the second GOP primary debate Wednesday, an event airing on Fox...

Noi Ogannesian Killed in Two-Car Crash near Milner Road [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:44 GMT

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Near Hollywood Bowl Claims One LifeLOS ANGELES, CA (September 25, 2023) – Tragedy struck on Thursday morning when Noi Ogannesian lost their life in a two-car collision near Milner Road and Highland Avenue.The incident occurred on September 21st, at approximately 2:30 a.m., prompting a response from law enforcement to the vicinity near the Hollywood Bowl.According to reports, the accident involved two vehicles, each occupied by two individuals.Upon their arrival, authorities sadly declared Noi Ogannesian deceased at the scene, owing to the severity of their injuries.Concurrently, paramedics transported the other three victims to a local hospital for medical treatment. Among the injured, a 35-year-old woman is listed in critical condition.Following the collision, the intersection was temporarily closed as crews undertook further investigation and cleanup efforts.As of now, detailed information concerning the circumstances leading to the Milner Avenue ...

Woman, Child Hospitalized after Pedestrian Hit-and-Run near Arcadia Avenue [Tucson, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:44 GMT

Hit-and-Run Pedestrian near Arcadia Avenue and Pima Street Leaves Two InjuredTUCSON, AZ (September 25, 2023) – On Sunday evening, a pedestrian hit-and-run near Arcadia Avenue and Pima Street resulted in injuries to a woman and a child.The incident unfolded on September 17th, at approximately 6:00 p.m., prompting a response from Tucson Police Department troopers.The incident involved a vehicle and two pedestrians. Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement determined that a woman, accompanied by a child, was walking at the intersection when a hit-and-run vehicle struck them.Following the collision, the driver failed to stop and report the incident to the authorities. Authorities are urging any witnesses with information to come forward and assist with the investigation.After initial assessments, paramedics transported the injured woman and child to the hospital, both suffering from serious injuries. In response to the incident, authorities temporarily closed the intersection f...

Texas gunman agrees to pay $5 million for 2019 racist attack

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:44 GMT

By Paul J. Weber | Associated PressAUSTIN, Texas — A white Texas gunman who killed 23 people at a Walmart in 2019 after ranting about Hispanics taking over the government and economy has agreed to pay more than $5 million to victims of the racist attack, according to an order signed by a judge Monday.Patrick Crusius was sentenced to 90 consecutive life sentences in July after pleading guilty to federal hate crime charges following one of the nation’s worst mass killings. Court records show his attorneys and the Justice Department reached an agreement over the restitution amount, which was then approved by U.S. District Judge David Guaderrama.There is no indication Crusius, 25, has significant assets. He was 21 years old and had dropped out of community college when police say he drove more than 700 miles from his home near Dallas to target Hispanics with an AK-style rifle inside and outside the store. Moments before the attack began, Crusius posted a racist screed online that ...

Pac-12 football: What to make of Colorado? Don’t overthink the Buffs, just enjoy them

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:44 GMT

Our Google search for the terms ‘Colorado,’ ‘Sanders,’ and ‘fraud’ this morning required exactly 0.26 seconds to spit out a slew of results. Substitute the term ‘overrated’ into the search bar, and a whopping 0.39 seconds were needed.Anyone who witnessed the 42-6 wipeout at Oregon on Saturday would conclude Deion Sanders’ team did not look worthy of a top-25 ranking, national television broadcast or an ounce of attention from the college football media machinery.Sanders himself called it a “good old-fashioned butt-kicking.”Counterpoint to the criticism from beyond Boulder’s borders: So what?So what if Colorado was run off the field by a better, faster, deeper team?So what if CU is no longer unbeaten, ranked in the AP poll or deserving of lofty status in the best conference in the country?That was always a bar too high for Year One of Sanders’ reclamation project.Despite the unprecedented roster overhaul an...

Republican presidential hopefuls head to Southern California this week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:10:44 GMT

Political eyes turn to Southern California this week as presidential hopefuls swoop in for the second presidential primary debate, fundraisers and a state GOP convention.While it still remains to be seen which candidates officially qualified for the debate — the Republican National Committee is expected to confirm attendees Monday, Sept. 25 — at least four will be in Anaheim later in the week for the California Republican Party’s fall convention: former President Donald Trump, tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott.Trump will also be in Costa Mesa on Saturday, Sept. 30 for a fundraiser. Former Vice President Mike Pence has a reception on the books in Anaheim on Thursday.But before all that, the presidential primary debate kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 27 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, a popular setting for Republicans.“The Reagan Library is always an attractive venue for Republican debates, in part becau...