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Uphill climb: Bluebird Backcountry couldn’t surmount distance from Denver

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:38:32 GMT

Startup ski mountain Bluebird Backcountry announced in July that it won’t operate this winter after three seasons running a lift-less resort on a ranch near Steamboat Springs. It never could quite solve the real estate puzzle.Jeff Woodward, a 40-year-old Boston native, spent the last six years building the backcountry-only ski area with his cofounder Erik Lambert. The business raised $2 million from investors.But Bluebird’s insurmountable hurdle was the three-hour drive from Denver, Woodward said. The addition of some overnight lodging this past season, in the form of trailers and yurts, wasn’t enough to overcome it.Woodward talked with BusinessDen about the fatal flaw of the business and what he learned along the way.The following transcript was edited for clarity.BusinessDen: How close were you to pushing into the black?Jeff Woodward: At the current location (in between Kremmling and Steamboat), about two more years. If we had closer real estate, a year. If we had a location withi...

Homeless infant dies on bus bench near LAX

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:38:32 GMT

An infant girl died near LAX in Westchester Friday morning.The baby, a 1-year-old girl, died due to cardiac arrest near the intersection of South Sepulveda and Century boulevards at about 10 a.m., according to Los Angeles Police Department Detective Borihan.Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Brian Humphrey said the initial call was made at 9:37 a.m., though the relationship of the caller to the child is unknown.The caller attempted CPR until the LAFD arrived to take over, but they declared the person dead.KFI reporter Steve Gregory said on X, formerly Twitter, that "the child died on a bus bench," adding that "the infant, her sister, and mother [are] all homeless."The mother is being interviewed by detectives, while the other child is in the custody of the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services.Sofia Pop Perez contributed to this report.

DUI charges filed in crash involving Ventura County Sheriff's deputy and K9 partner

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:38:32 GMT

The driver of a vehicle that struck a Ventura County Sheriff's Office deputy's SUV earlier this month has been charged with driving under the influence, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office has announced.Gerardo Israel Escalante, 34, of Santa Paula, faces felony charges for the crash which sent a Sheriff's Office vehicle off the side of the road and down a rocky cliff only feet away from the waterline.A Ventura County Sheriff's vehicle is seen resting on rocks near the ocean after a crash on Dec. 16, 2023. (VCSO)The crash happened on Dec. 16, just after 8:30 p.m., on Pacific Coast Highway near Deer Creek Road between Malibu and Oxnard.Deputy Kevin Castaneda and sheriff dog Danny were in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Both had to be rescued, with Castaneda being transported to the hospital for minor injuries. His K9 partner suffered a cut to the face, officials said.Castaneda and Danny are currently on the mend and expected to be back on the job soon. Escalante was tr...

3 hospitalized, including toddler, after fatal crash on Highway 152 near Gilroy

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:38:32 GMT

(KRON) -- One person was killed after an overnight crash Friday on Highway 152 near Gilroy, according to California Highway Patrol. The multi-vehicle crash happened around 1:30 a.m. on the eastbound lanes of Highway 152 and west of Lovers Lane. The driver of a 2010 Chrysler died after crossing over the solid double yellow lines of the highway at an unknown speed, CHP said. The Chrysler went from the eastbound into the westbound lanes where it was on a collision course with a 2018 Audi. CHP seized over 9M lethal doses of fentanyl in Tenderloin in 2023, governor says After the two cars crashed, the Chrysler was flipped onto its roof and was engulfed in flames. First responders arrived at the scene but were unable to get the driver of the Chrysler out of the car. The driver died at the scene.All three occupants, who are all Union City residents, of the Audi were taken to Valley Medical Center in Gilroy. Two adults, ages 30 and 36, sustained moderate injuries. A 1-year-old boy suffere...

First of 5 East Bay officers roped into conspiracy scandal pleads no contest

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:38:32 GMT

ANTIOCH, Calif. (KRON) -- A former Antioch police officer pleaded no contest in court on Thursday after he was accused of interfering with a bombshell criminal investigation into dozens of East Bay police officers. Ex-Antioch Police Department officer Timothy Manly-Williams pleaded no contest to one felony count of conspiracy to commit an act injurious to the public, and one misdemeanor count of altering evidence, District Attorney's Office spokesperson Ted Asregadoo told KRON4. The judge said the maximum sentence Manly-Williams will face is three years, four months in prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for March 19 in Contra Costa County Superior Court.Manly-Williams was employed as a police officer in Pittsburg before he was hired by Antioch in 2019, according to APD's Facebook page. In August, the District Attorney’s Office filed charges against five police officers who were employed by the Antioch and Pittsburg police departments: Manly-Williams, Calvin Prieto, Andrea R...

Seahawks look to improve playoff position as they visit Titans

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:38:32 GMT

SEATTLE (7-7) at TENNESSEE (5-9)Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS.OPENING LINE: Seahawks by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.AGAINST THE SPREAD: Seattle 8-5-1; Tennessee 6-8.SERIES RECORD: Titans lead 23-19. LAST MEETING: Titans won 33-30 in OT at Seattle on Sept. 19, 2021.LAST WEEK: Seahawks beat Eagles 20-17; Titans lost to Texans 19-16, OT. SEAHAWKS OFFENSE: OVERALL (20), RUSH (28), PASS (15), SCORING (T18)SEAHAWKS DEFENSE: OVERALL (28), RUSH (25), PASS (24), SCORING (24)TITANS OFFENSE: OVERALL (26), RUSH (18), PASS (24), SCORING (27)TITANS DEFENSE: OVERALL (19), RUSH (17), PASS (22), SCORING (17T)TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Seahawks plus-3; Titans minus-6.SEAHAWKS PLAYER TO WATCH: QB Geno Smith hasn’t played in two weeks because of a groin injury, but is expected to step back into the starting role against the Titans. Smith was close to being able to play on Monday night against Philadelphia, but Seattle started Drew Lock a second straight game. The move paid off as Lock led the winning ...

Stock market today: Wall Street ticks closer to record highs to cap its 8th straight winning week

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:38:32 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street closed its eighth straight winning week with a quiet finish following reports showing inflation on the way down and the economy potentially on the way up. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Friday to sit less than 1% below its record. The Dow slipped less than 0.1%, and the Nasdaq composite edged 0.2% higher. Bristol-Myers Squibb helped lift the market after agreeing to buy Karuna Therapeutics. That helped offset a slump for Nike, which cut its revenue forecast and dragged on the Dow. Treasury yields were little changed following reports showing cooler-than-expected inflation and stronger spending by U.S. consumers.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is drifting near record heights Friday following reports showing inflation on the way down and the economy potentially on the way up.The S&P 500 rose 0.4% in afternoon trading and just 0.7% below its record set nearly two years ago. The Dow Jones Industrial ...

Police: 2 victims identified in quadruple Southwest DC shooting

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:38:32 GMT

Two people are dead and two others are wounded following a shooting in Southwest D.C. Thursday and police are searching for a vehicle believed to be involved.(WTOP/Sandra Jones) Two people are dead and two others are wounded following a shooting in Southwest D.C. Thursday and police are searching for a vehicle believed to be involved.(WTOP/Sandra Jones) D.C. police have identified the two people killed in Thursday morning’s shooting in Southwest, which officials continue to investigate.Patricia Harris, 35, and Tyrone Jacobs, 24, were both killed in the shooting in the 1300 block of Half Street Southwest. Harris died at the scene, while Jacobs died after being hospitalized, police said.Two additional men suff...

Estos son los 6 misterios históricos que la ciencia descifró en 2023. Y uno que sigue sin resolverse

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:38:32 GMT

(CNN) — La ciencia está revolucionando nuestra comprensión del pasado.La paleogenética descubre secretos asombrosos del ADN escondido en huesos y tierra. La inteligencia artificial decodifica textos antiguos en escrituras olvidadas. El análisis químico de residuos moleculares dejados en dientes, ollas, quemadores de incienso y materiales de construcción revela detalles sobre dietas, olores y técnicas de construcción del pasado.Aquí hay seis misterios sobre la historia humana que los científicos resolvieron en 2023. Y, también, uno que todavía tiene a los investigadores rascándose la cabeza.La verdadera identidad de un líder prehistóricoEnterrado con una espectacular daga de cristal y otros artefactos preciosos, el esqueleto de 5.000 años de antigüedad descubierto en 2008 en una tumba cerca de Sevilla, España, claramente corresponde a alguien importante.Encuentran en Roma un mosaico de 2.300 años de antigüedad hecho con conchas y coralesInicialmente, en base a un análisis del h...

Man City cruise past Fluminense in Club World Cup final to lift fifth trophy in 2023

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:38:32 GMT

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Manchester City was just too good and a bit lucky for overmatched Fluminense in the Club World Cup final by winning 4-0 and taking a fifth title in 2023 on Friday.City led after just 40 seconds to make it a match mostly free of tension. Julián Álvarez followed up fastest to meet a rebound off a post from Nathan Aké’s shot.An own goal in the 27th by Fluminense captain Nino decided the game long before Phil Foden’s goal in the 72nd, guiding an Álvarez pass into an open net. Álvarez struck again in the 88th.It gave City a first Club World Cup title and Europe a 16th in 17 editions of FIFA’s competition for continental champions.Tempers flared after the game with City captain Kyle Walker confronting Fluminense players including veteran defender Felipe Melo. Walker appeared to take offense at rough tackling that forced key midfielder Rodri off the field injured.Rodri later took part in celebrations with the trophy and received an award as best play...