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How extreme weather in the U.S. may have affected the pumpkins you picked this year for Halloween

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:48:06 GMT

By MELINA WALLING and BRITTANY PETERSON (Associated Press)HUDSON — Alan Mazzotti can see the Rocky Mountains about 30 miles west of his pumpkin patch in northeast Colorado on a clear day. He could tell the snow was abundant last winter, and verified it up close when he floated through fresh powder alongside his wife and three sons at the popular Winter Park Resort.But one season of above-average snowfall wasn’t enough to refill the dwindling reservoir he relies on to irrigate his pumpkins. He received news this spring that his water delivery would be about half of what it was from the previous season, so he planted just half of his typical pumpkin crop. Then heavy rains in May and June brought plenty of water and turned fields into a muddy mess, preventing any additional planting many farmers might have wanted to do.“By time it started raining and the rain started to affect our reservoir supplies and everything else, it was just too late for this year,” Mazzotti said.For some pumpki...

Energy exec lists 14-acre Greenwood Village retreat for $18M

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:48:06 GMT

Susan Morrice spent nearly 30 years creating an idyllic escape in the middle of the Denver metro.Now, the oil executive needs to spend more time in Belize, so she’s selling the property, which includes three parcels:On the 5200 block of South University Boulevard: Includes a 6,615-square-foot adobe home on 7.24 acres;Also on the 5200 block of South University Boulevard: Includes a 2,535-square-foot Irish farmhouse-style home on 2.24 acres;And on the 2700 block of East Willamette Lane: Private ponds and horse pasture on over 4 acres zoned for residential building.Morrice purchased her first Greenwood Village property in 1994 and, since then, added any available land on the property’s perimeter to create the compound. “Our vision was to create a private valley that allowed nature to take its course,” she said.When you enter the property after a busy day, you experience a sanctuary that lets you escape the world’s hassle, noise and traffic.“When the gates close behind you, it’s like yo...

LAPD allowed back on YouTube after channel was suspended for posting violent content 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:48:06 GMT

The Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed that just one day after having their YouTube channel suspended, they are now allowed on the platform again.YouTube initially suspended the LAPD's channel after the department posted a video showing a violent assault that occurred in Venice in late September.LAPD originally said that their account had been “temporarily suspended after [posting] a video of a brutal attack” in the department’s Pacific Division shortly before 11:45 a.m. Saturday morning.   Aide to L.A. City councilmember resigns over Holocaust jokes involving Amy Schumer “We have appealed the suspension and have been denied,” LAPD said in their post to X, formerly Twitter. According to the department, they had been asking the public’s help in identifying the suspects. Ring camera video released by LAPD shows an assault in Venice, California on Sept. 28, 2023. Exactly one month later, on Oct. 28, 2023, YouTube temporarily suspended the LAPD's channel for ...

Shooting kills 2 and injures 18 in Tampa street with hundreds of people nearby

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:48:06 GMT

By CURT ANDERSON and CHRIS O’MEARA I Associated PressTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A fight between two groups turned deadly in Florida when a shooting in a Tampa street during Halloween festivities resulted in two deaths and 18 people hospitalized early Sunday, police said. One suspect is in custody and at least one more is being sought.At least two shooters opened fire just before 3 a.m. on the 1600 block of East 7th Avenue in the Ybor City area, Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw said during a press conference at the scene.The fight occurred in an area with several bars and clubs, and there were large numbers of late night revelers in the area at the time, Bercaw said. Police were not immediately sure if the people involved in the fight were inside any of the bars before the shooting.Tampa police spokeswoman Jonee Lewis said “hundreds” of people were out on the streets as numerous nightspots closed early Sunday. She said one person was detained but no charges were immediately filed. “They’re bein...

Stanford gave Washington, Penix all they could handle

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:48:06 GMT

STANFORD – Michael Penix Jr. is on pace to be a Heisman Trophy finalist and Washington is in the mix for a College Football Playoff berth. But with three minutes left in Saturday night’s game at Stanford, Ashton Daniels had matched Penix’s output and the Cardinal had the Huskies on the ropes.The Cardinal ultimately couldn’t complete a trick play that would have set up a go-ahead field goal. In the end, the Cardinal lost 42-33, but the performance against a top-five team showcased what Stanford is capable of and provided hope for future seasons.“Even though we lost the game, which is unfortunate, there are a lot of positives we can grow and learn from,” fifth-year senior cornerback Zahran Manley said. “That’s really what we’re trying to do. Just set the foundation for this team for the years to come with the new regime that Coach Taylor is setting forth.”Penix completed 21 of 38 passes (55% for 369 yards and four TDs, with one interception. Daniels, who wasn’t even ...

49ers-Bengals pregame: Who will block Brock Purdy’s blind side?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:48:06 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy’s path to his 16th straight start involved passing through the NFL’s concussion protocol. Keeping him healthy will be a top priority, and one perhaps made more difficult by left tackle Trent Williams’ ankle injury.Williams will miss his second consecutive game and Jaylon Moore will remain in the lineup for today’s game against the Bengals.Also inactive for the 49ers is No. 3 quarterback Brandon Allen, defensive tackle Kalia Davis, wide receiver Deebo Samuel, linebacker Jalen Graham, running back Ty Davis-Price and tight end Brayden Willis.Designated as inactive for Cincinnati were cornerback D.J. Ivey, center Trey Hill, linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither and offensive tackle Jackson Carman.Williams has not practiced since spraining his right ankle — and playing through that injury — in the 49ers’ Oct. 15 loss at Cleveland.Purdy gained medical clearance Saturday, having reported concussion symptoms on the 49ersR...

Oxford fire under control after growing to 10 acres

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:48:06 GMT

(BCN) -- Benicia police said at 12:01 p.m. Sunday the two-alarm vegetation fire at the 800 block of Oxford Way near Lake Herman Road in Benicia was under control.The fire grew to 10 acres, prompting a second alarm and Cal Fire to say at 11:24 a.m. it was sending a battalion chief and two engines to the scene. The National Weather Service has issued fire weather advisory this weekend in the Bay Area in effect until Sunday evening, due to high winds and low humidity.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

12-year-old boy reported missing in Santa Rosa located

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:48:06 GMT

(KRON) -- Michael Cruz has been located by his family and has returned home, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department. Fire breaks out in Santa Rosa mobile home, estimated $150K damage A 12-year-old boy has been reported missing, the Santa Rosa Police Department said Friday afternoon. Michael Cruz was last seen at 4 p.m. on Thursday near the downtown mall on Santa Rosa Plaza.

Giants lose QB Tyrod Taylor and TE Darren Waller to injuries vs. Jets

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:48:06 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor and tight end Darren Waller left in the first half against the Jets on Sunday with injuries.Taylor was ruled out with a rib injury, and the team announced he was taken to a hospital to be further evaluated.The veteran quarterback was running to his right and facing pressure midway through the second quarter when he raised his right arm to pass and the ball slipped out of his hand. Taylor plucked the fumbled ball out of the air, took a few steps and then was tackled for a sack by Quinton Jefferson and C.J. Mosley.Taylor stayed down for a few minutes as he was checked on by trainers, then popped up and jogged to the Giants’ sideline. Grimacing in pain, he took a knee and then headed straight to the locker room.Taylor was replaced by Tommy DeVito, an undrafted rookie out of Syracuse and a New Jersey native. Taylor started his third straight game for Daniel Jones, who is dealing with a neck injury.Waller injured...

Thuram’s goal leads Inter to a 1-0 win over Roma and former striker Lukaku in Serie A

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:48:06 GMT

ROME (AP) — On a night when Romelu Lukaku was the focus of Inter Milan fans’ ire, Marcus Thuram — who replaced the departed Belgium striker — scored in a 1-0 win over Roma on Sunday to restore the Nerazzurri atop Serie A.Thuram redirected a cross from Federico Dimarco from close range in the 81st minute at the San Siro to finally break apart Jose Mourinho’s defensive tactics.While Mourinho was suspended and watched the match from the stands, Roma still sat back and absorbed attack after attack.In the first half alone, Roma conceded 12 shots without attempting a single shot of its own. By the end, Inter had produced 19 shots to Roma’s three.Inter twice hit the crossbar, first with Hakan Calhanoglu early on and then with Carlos Augusto in the final minutes.Inter moved two points ahead of Juventus, which beat Hellas Verona 1-0 on Saturday to move top — albeit temporarily — for the first time in more than three years.Roma remained eighth, 11 points behind Inter.Later, third-place AC Mil...