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Federal judge throws out rent control lawsuit against the city of St. Paul

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:13 GMT

A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed against the city of St. Paul filed by apartment owners who claimed that rent control was an unconstitutional taking of private property, among other alleged violations of state and federal law.U.S. District Court Judge Nancy Brasel filed a 51-page judgment Monday that closes the federal lawsuit. Brasel denied plaintiffs Woodstone Limited Partnership and Lofts at Farmers Market LLC’s request for summary judgment, or a final ruling without trial, while granting a summary judgment request from the city.St. Paul voters approved the city’s rent control ordinance in November of 2021. The 3% cap on annual rent increases, considered at the time to be one of the strictest rent control measures in the nation, was amended by the city council last September, exempting affordable housing as well as new construction for 20 years.Woodstone owns an interest in the Woodstone apartments building at 2335 Stewart Ave., off Shepard Road, and the...

Suspect remains at large in St. Peters triple shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:13 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - The Major Case Squad has been activated following a triple shooting inside a St. Peters home. One man is dead, and two others are wounded, including a 13-year-old girl.The shooting occurred at the Country Creek Solutions Subdivision on Country Acres Drive around 1:40 a.m. Monday. Investigators said when officers arrived on the scene, they discovered a man dead from an apparent gunshot wound and two others also suffering from gunshot wounds.Police later identified the deceased as 57-year-old Darin Gosejohn. One victim is 13 years old, and the other is a 45-year-old woman. Police said they were transported to a nearby hospital with no life-threatening injuries. 1 person dead, 2 injured in St. Peter’s shooting Now the search is on for the gunman.Some St. Peters residents are reacting to waking up to crime scene tape and multiple police vehicles in their normally quiet subdivision.“It's a terrible tragedy to be woken up to gunfire,” said Steve Jones.At least ...

Woman admits aiding in St. Louis County ATM employee robbery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:13 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis woman appeared in federal court Monday and admitted helping with the the robbery of two ATM service workers at gunpoint. Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri said Gregreonia Hampton, 21, drove the vehicle used in the robbery and had knowledge of the crime beforehand.Hampton pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting a robbery.She told the court that she drove Mark Diggs to a Vantage Credit Union location in St. Louis County on May 31, 2022, while two employees of ATM Solutions were working on the cash machine. 1 person dead, 2 injured in St. Peter’s shooting Diggs got out of the backseat with a fully-automatic AM-15, and demanded a bag of money from the ATM employees.The robbery was recorded on security video. A trooper with the Missouri State Highway Patrol later found the money bag. Diggs’ DNA was later found on paper inside the bag. Law enforcement then connected Hampton to the crime.Hampton will be sen...

Colorado issues air quality alert through Tuesday afternoon as smoky conditions continue

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:13 GMT

Raging wildfires in western Canada continue to send smoke into Colorado, prompting state health officials on Monday to issue another alert for poor air quality.“Ozone and fine particulates levels have steadily increased and have now reached the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category,” the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced Monday afternoon.Elevated levels of both pollutants will be possible through Tuesday afternoon, the state agency said. The alert included a wide swath of Colorado’s Front Range, spanning Douglas County north into metro Denver and up through Larimer and Weld counties.Expected visibility will remain poor into Tuesday. The alert recommended that sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.Other Western states — such as Utah, Idaho and Montana — have issued their own air quality alerts as the smoke migrated across the Canadian border.The fires have mostly been burning in the provinc...

Nuggets vs. Lakers: Live updates and highlights from Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:13 GMT

With a 3-0 lead in the series, the No. 1-seeded Nuggets are one win away from making their first-ever NBA Finals appearance. To get there, however, they have to take down LeBron James and the Lakers. Stick here for live updates and analysis as Denver takes on the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.Live updatesPre-game updatesHow they compare (4:30 p.m.): It’s Game 4. Here’s a breakdown from sports reporter Bennett Durando on three keys for the Nuggets tonight.What do oddsmakers think? BetMGM has the Lakers as 3.5-point favorites to win the game. The over-under is 224.5. — Joe NguyenFarewell, Melo (4:30 p.m.): In case you missed it, former Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony announced early today that he is retiring after 19 years in the NBA. The sports world went to social media to send him well wishes. Anthony, 38, steps away with ninth most points scored in NBA history. His 13,970 points in Denver is third-most in franchise history. He spent seven-plus seasons in...

Skittles ban passes in California State Assembly

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:13 GMT

California is one step closer to enacting a law that would ban Skittles, Hot Tamales, and a host of other food items that contain chemicals linked to health issues.Assembly Bill 418, proposed by Jesse Gabriel (D-Woodland Hills), passed overwhelmingly in the California State Assembly last week and now heads to the State Senate.The bill would prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution of products containing Red Dye No. 3, Titanium Dioxide, Potassium Bromate, Brominated Vegetable Oil, or Propyl Paraben in the Golden State.Those chemicals, which are already banned in the European Union, have been linked to cancer, reproductive issues, and developmental issues in children, Gabriel says.“It’s unacceptable that the U.S. is so far behind the rest of the world when it comes to banning these dangerous additives,” Gabriel said in a statement. “We don’t love our children any less than they do in Europe and it’s not too much to ask food and beverage manufacturers to switch to the safer alte...

Smoking cannabis doesn't carry same risks as tobacco, UCLA study finds

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:13 GMT

A new study from researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles found some good news for cannabis smokers: one of the major risks associated with tobacco smoking isn't connected with marijuana.The study, "Impact of Marijuana Smoking on COPD Progression in a Cohort of Middle-Aged and Older Persons," was published in the journal "Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases" this month.The researchers compared groups of people who currently, used to or have never smoked marijuana as part of the longitudinal research. Many of the subjects were studied for more than four years."Neither former nor current marijuana smoking of any lifetime amount was associated with evidence of COPD progression or its development," the study said.Cannabis advocates, including the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, celebrated the findings, noting that they "are consistent with those of prior studies concluding that cannabis inhalation, even long-term, is not positively associated w...

Michael Steven Gutierrez Arrested after Bicycle Crash on Steele Lane [Santa Rosa, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:13 GMT

Female Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Crash Near McBride LaneSANTA ROSA, CA (May 22, 2023) – Late Thursday afternoon, a bicycle crash involving Michael Steven Gutierrez left a woman seriously injured.The incident happened at around 5:00 p.m. near the intersection of West Steele Lane and McBride Lane.Based on the initial investigation, the bicyclist and a black Honda were going west on Steele Lane. For reasons currently unknown, the bicyclist swerved into the westbound lane of the traffic as they passed McBride Lane. As a result, the Honda’s left side hit the bicyclist and ejected the female onto the roadway.Paramedics arrived to the site of the collision shortly after and transported the female cyclist to a hospital.Upon arrival, emergency personnel located a female bicyclist suffering from serious injuries.Further investigation revealed that the Honda driver was carrying several large bundles of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle.Authori...

Tiana Marcano: The Reigning Queen of Petite Models

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:13 GMT

Meet Tiana Marcano, a vibrant force relentlessly redefining the standards of beauty in the world of high fashion. As a petite model standing at 5’3, Tiana’s audacious journey into the fashion industry began in 2018 when she signed on with EMG Models, an agency that, at the time, exclusively housed models 5’7 and above. Her unique presence has since defied societal norms, establishing her as a leader and the face of petite models in America.She found her calling in the fashion industry, sparked by her fascination with the TV show “Bratz”. This show became the catalyst for Tiana’s decision to explore fashion design, which she pursued at the High School of Fashion Industries, a career and technical educational institution. Her interest in the limelight was further manifested through her participation in beauty pageants. Her local victories led to an invitation to the international Prince & Princess Pageant in Spring 2008. Here, she was recognized...

Why are there so many truck accidents in Los Angeles?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:13 GMT

Truck accidents are unavoidable, despite countless efforts to improve driving conditions and educate drivers on the risks of improper behavior behind the wheel. In states like California that see increased traffic owing to their geographic position, the number is more concerning than in other cities in the United States. The number of deaths caused by truck accidents across the country rose by 10% in the last decade, reaching 5,788 fatalities in 2021. Los Angeles, the largest Californian city, represents a significant contributor.Extensive training to get a truck driving license doesn’t guarantee zero risks on the roads when operating a truck or tractor-trailer. In fact, those with long years of experience and lengthy careers are susceptible to accidents because they’re highly confident in their skills.There are more reasons why truck accidents are frequent in Los Angeles, so if you’re operating such a vehicle here, you should be aware of the most common ones to prevent hazards.Drow...