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Opinion: “Instagram” tourists should drop the act, stay on the trail and enjoy reality

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:58 GMT

A spectacular picture recently appeared on social media of a young lady in Arizona. She was poised on the edge of a cliff emblazoned with sunset colors. Immediately her online followers clamored to know where the picture was taken, so “I can get one just like it.”Turns out that it was taken on an off-trail route at the end of a potholed dirt road on the Navajo Nation, and required a permit to even enter the area. Also, I bet she did not climb to that precarious perch on that cliff wearing those fancy shoes.A local guide lamented that the area would now be getting a slew of “Instagram” tourists. These people would be seeking to replicate the pose with themselves perched on the very same edge, probably wearing those same shoes.This kind of thing has led to some decrying the unsavory habits of Instagram influencers. These are the folks who trample fields of wildflowers in order to get a shot of themselves displaying a sponsored product. Or who photograph their colorful paintings on wil...

Children’s Hospital Colorado stops gender-affirming surgeries on patients over 18

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:58 GMT

Children’s Hospital Colorado has stopped performing chest reconstruction on transgender patients, though it will continue to offer non-surgical gender-affirming care.The hospital never performed surgery on patients under 18, and recently stopped offering it to young adults, spokeswoman Rachael Fowler said. Staff are assisting adult patients with referrals to other hospitals if they want to pursue surgery, she said.Patients can still receive other gender-affirming care in line with professional guidelines, which could include puberty-blocking medication or hormones, depending on the patient’s needs, Fowler said.A Denver woman whose son intended to receive “top surgery” – removal of the mammary glands and sculpting to create a masculine chest appearance – said her family was referred to the University of Colorado Hospital’s surgery center, which only operates on adults. While her son will turn 18 this fall, she’s concerned the delay could mean that ...

RiNo will say goodbye to another brewery

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:58 GMT

Mockery Brewing, which helped solidify the River North Art District as a brewery-focused neighborhood when it opened in 2014, said Monday that it will close its doors.“We did it! We reached the finish line! After 9 solid years of slinging awesome beers and sharing our little corner of Denver with thousands of amazing people, we have decided to raise our arms in victory and ride off into the sunset,” the brewery, at 3501 Delgany St., posted on Facebook.“We will be celebrating everything that has been Mockery over the next month and wrapping it all up with a farewell party on Saturday, August 12. Please come out and enjoy one last beer with us and let us toast some of the best friends a brewery could ask for!”Mockery was founded by Zach and Rachel Rabun when RiNo already had five breweries, but rather than opening in the area that extended along Market and Larimer streets from LoDo, whey picked a spot in the then-nearly empty stretch of Brighton Boulevard.Owner...

One person dead, one in custody after shooting in Highlands Ranch

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:58 GMT

One person is dead after a Tuesday morning shooting at a house in Highlands Ranch, and authorities have taken one person into custody.Douglas County Sheriff‘s deputies responded at 8:25 a.m. to the shooting reported at the house on Timber Hawk Circle, according to an agency posting on Twitter.Detectives at the scene were investigating. The identity of the victim and the person taken into custody were not released. Sheriff officials said there was no danger to the public.Active Investigation: #DCSO deputies responded to a report of a shooting at a residence on Timber Hawk Circle in Highlands Ranch at 8:25 this morning. One person deceased. One person in custody. No danger to the public. Detectives are on scene conducting an investigation. pic.twitter.com/HSs4sQrxJ8— DC Sheriff (@dcsheriff) July 18, 2023This is a developing story.

Thieves raid storage unit for designer shoes, valuable comic books to sell online, LAPD says

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:58 GMT

The Los Angeles Police Department announced the arrests of four people they say stole more than $1 million in high-end shoes and vintage comic books from a storage unit earlier this year. The theft of valuable comics in January and $1 million in designer shoes in April prompted a police investigation that identified 35-year-old Bryan Alberto Escalante as a person of interest, the LAPD said in a news release. "Investigators observed that several stolen items were being sold by Escalante on popular mobile-driven local marketplaces on the internet," the release said.Police said Escalante was arrested for a similar burglary in 2020, after which he also tried to sell the stolen goods online.On Thursday, police searched multiple homes in the 2500 block of Marine Avenue and storage units, locating "the recovery of a substantial amount of designer shoes and the majority of stolen comic books," police detailed.Four people were arrested, including Escalante, who was charged with two counts of...

Gigi Hadid arrested for having marijuana in Cayman Islands

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:58 GMT

Gigi Hadid had a rough start on her trip to the Cayman Islands. She was arrested at the Owen Roberts International Airport on July 10 after marijuana was found in her luggage by customs officers. According to Cayman Marl Road, Hadid and her friend, Leah Nicole McCarthy, were both charged after officials found "ganja and utensils used for the consumption of ganja" in their luggage as they arrived via private plane. Both women were arrested and taken to the Prisoner Detention Center for processing and were released on bail "pending a ruling on the case by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions."On July 12, both women appeared in court and were charged. They both pleaded guilty and were fined $1,000 each and no conviction was recorded the outlet continued. Hadid's rep told E! News that the model "was traveling with marijuana purchased legally in NYC with a medical license. It has also been legal for medical use in Grand Cayman since 2017.""Her record remains clear and she en...

Rider Dies in Motorcycle Collision on Sonoma Mountain Parkway [Petaluma, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:58 GMT

Rider Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Accident near Linnet LanePETALUMA, CA (July 18, 2023) – Friday night, one rider was killed in a motorcycle collision on Sonoma Mountain Parkway.Police responded to the scene around 6:50 p.m., near Linnet Lane.According to reports, the rider of a northbound motorcycle was approaching Linnet Lane and struck a minivan that was making a left-hand turn.As a result, the motorcyclist sustained major injuries and died at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released their identity.At this time, the circumstances that led up to the crash and the condition of the minivan driver are undisclosed. Officials are asking anyone with additional information about the Sonoma Mountain Parkway crash to contact Officer Nicholas Camilleri at 707-778-4335.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased victim. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.Reach out to Sweet Jame...

Abraham Corral Alvarez Arrested after DUI Pedestrian Crash on Central Avenue [Albuquerque, NM]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:58 GMT

Four Injured in DUI Pedestrian Accident near 47th StreetALBUQUERQUE, NM (July 18, 2023) – Late Saturday night, Abraham Corral Alvarez was arrested after a DUI pedestrian crash on Central Avenue.Police responded to the scene around 10:30 p.m., near 47th Street on July 15th.According to reports, 18-year-old Alvarez was racing a vehicle and struck a center divider near the ART bus lane. He then veered off the road and crashed into a food truck and multiple people near 47th Street.As a result, four people suffered injuries and three of them were transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Medics say two of the hospitalized victims were in critical condition, while one was in stable condition.Following preliminary duties, officers arrested and charged Alvarez with DWI resulting in great bodily harm.At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided.Alcohol and other altering s...

Beat The Heat With These Summer Cocktails

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:58 GMT

This summer is a scorcher and we’ve got six sexy tips to help you cool down, whether it’s a block from the beach in the only green zone on the weather map at The Victorian or by getting a brain freeze at Piccalilli.In the 1970s, two of Santa Monica’s most iconic and historic Victorian homes on Ocean Avenue were lifted off their foundations and trucked down to the corner of Main Street and Ocean Park Boulevard, saving them from demolition due to development.One was the home built in 1894 for Roy Jones, son of longtime U.S. Sen. John Percival Jones, co-founder of Santa Monica. The other was the lesser-known and somewhat mysterious Kyte House, built around the same time and inhabited by the Southern California Masonic Lodges leader, Dr. George I. Kyte, and his family.They found their forever homes in what is now Heritage Square and were reborn as, respectively, the California Heritage Museum and a restaurant, the Victorian. Tits Out And Sunny at The Victorian (Michele Stueven)The...

Stinking Lizaveta Bring Anthems and Phantoms

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:12:58 GMT

Stinking Lizaveta Bring Anthems and Phantoms: What does that name mean? One day, we’ll have to ask them. For now, we can content ourselves with the technically dazzling and proggy metal that Philadelphia band Stinking Lizaveta offer to the world.They’re performing at the Knitting Factory NOHO on Friday, on a bill with the equally bizarrely named Telekinetic Yeti, and Somnuri and their ninth full length album, Anthems and Phantoms, is out now. Meanwhile, they released a video for the song “Shock” in June.“The audio and video are from a live performance, put together by Peter Wilder, featuring his brilliance.” said guitarist Yanni in a statement. “The riff was written by our bass player Alexi, it sounds like two electrodes being placed on either side of your head!”Of this tour, Yanni added, “We’re so excited to hit the road!  The band is a fine tuned machine now. We can’t wait to rock with all the people that we haven’t seen in so long, ...