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Flaherty departs early, Cardinals swept by Angels

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It appears things are getting a little harder before they get any easier for a struggling St. Louis Cardinals squad, swept by the Los Angeles Angels at home after an 11-7 loss Thursday afternoon.The Cardinals entered Thursday on a five-game losing streak, having dropped 11 of their last 13 contests. They now carry the National League’s worst record (10-2) a little more than a month into the season. RELATED - Oli Marmol defends costly bullpen decision, claims Cardinals team more frustrated than fans Thursday's starting pitcher Jack Flaherty departed after just 2.1 innings pitched with runners on and the Cardinals trailing 8-2. Two more runs scored, marking the first time he has allowed 10 earned runs in an MLB start. Flaherty also exited after a look from the Cardinals medical staff. He is possibly dealing with a hand issue after attempting to field a hard-hit ground ball, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The Cardinals have not yet announced a ...

Apartments planned for shuttered auto repair property in Lincoln Park

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:26 GMT

An apartment project is in the works for a shuttered auto repair property in Lincoln Park.Motive Investment Partners, led by Jim Cauley, is preparing to build a five-story, 123-unit complex at 607 and 621 8th Ave.The latter parcel has a building on it that was previously home to Perry & Terry Collision Center, which closed in early 2021. The other lot, located across the alley, is undeveloped and was used to store vehicles. The site is down the road from the Denver Health campus, and a block from West High School.Cauley previously worked locally for big names in the multifamily sector, including Dallas-based Trammell Crow Residential and most recently Charlotte, North Carolina-based Crescent Communities. He helped Crescent secure Lakewood’s former White Fence Farm property and a site in RiNo for the company’s entrance to the Denver market.Cauley now lives primarily in Breckenridge after he and his wife recently sold their home in Greenwood Village. Acting as West 8th Ave Partner...

Breaking down Kyle Freeland’s promising start as southpaw carries load for rotation in disarray

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:26 GMT

If the Rockies had five Kyle Freelands, perhaps Dick Monfort’s preseason prediction for a .500 ballclub would be attainable.The southpaw is the only starting pitcher in the rotation who hasn’t fueled Colorado’s ugly 11-20 start. After tossing five scoreless innings against Milwaukee to spark Colorado to a season-high three-game win streak Wednesday, Freeland now has a 3.76 ERA that’s easily the best of the Rockies’ starters.ROCKIES FANS SURVEY: What are your thoughts about attending games at Coors Field?Of Freeland’s seven starts, he’s turned in five strong outings, one mediocre performance (yielding three homers and four runs to the Phillies on April 22) and one dud (seven earned runs in two-plus innings against the Pirates on April 17).“That’s maturity,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “He’s a veteran pitcher now and it shows in the emotional state, the mental state that he’s in… (He knows) who he ...

Massive sinkhole on Colorado 133 north of Paonia shuts down the roadway

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:26 GMT

A gigantic, potentially dangerous sinkhole on Colorado 133 north of Paonia has shut down the roadway in both directions for safety concerns and motorists are urged to avoid the area.The sinkhole appeared Saturday and it has “significantly damaged the roadway,” according to a Colorado Department of Transportation news release.Spring runoff caused the sinkhole and there’s also damage to a nearby roadside culvert. CDOT is working on “temporary ways of safely reopening the roadway, but those options will be limited due to ongoing spring runoff and nearby terrain.”During the closure, CDOT and area emergency agencies are partnering to allow local residents to “extremely limited travel in the area, including for emergency services,” the release said.“Commuters and local residents should plan on not being able to travel through the area during the closure, due to the size of the sinkhole,” CDOT said.Motorists heading toward Colorado 82 i...

Colorado man pleads guilty to hate crime for arson at church in Loveland

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:26 GMT

A Colorado man pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to a hate crime in connection to arson at a Loveland church.Darion Ray Sexton, 22, intentionally set fire to the Abiding Love Lutheran Church on Jan. 19, according to a U.S. Department of Justice news release.“Sexton admitted that he set this fire by throwing two Molotov cocktails at the church – one at the front door and the other at the basement,” the release said. “Sexton further admitted that he was motivated to set this fire due to the religious character of the church and that he intended to destroy the church.”The FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and Loveland Police and Fire departments investigated the case.“We all have a right to feel safe and secure in our houses of worship – no matter our religion or belief,” said U.S. Attorney Cole Finegan, District of Colorado. “An act of violence in one of our sacred places is especially serious, and we will work with our law en...

West Hollywood restaurant Pump of 'Vanderpump Rules' to reportedly close

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:26 GMT

After 10 years in West Hollywood, Lisa Vanderpump's restaurant Pump will be closing its doors."The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum explained the eatery will close on July 5. The restaurant sits on the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and N Roberston Boulevard and was featured in scenes of the Bravo hit "Vanderpump Rules.""It's with heavy hearts that we announce that the lease at Pump Restaurant is expiring, and we will be closing its doors on July 5th, after 10 years of beautiful evenings under our olive trees," read Vanderpump's statement obtained by PEOPLE magazine. Ariana Madix of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ breaks silence on Tom Sandoval’s infidelity The reality star revealed that the cause for the closure was the high cost of rent. "While we have loved our time operating Pump, to take on another 10-year lease with a huge increase in rent by the landlords is not something we are ready to commit to. After successfully running 37+ establishments for many years, this type of rent ...

KFC to give out free chicken nuggets for Mother's Day

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:26 GMT

KFC is giving out free chicken nuggets in honor of Mother’s Day, the company announced Thursday.Starting May 10, customers who purchase the KFC Nuggets of Appreciation meal will receive 12 chicken nugget pieces for free. The limited-time deal with be available until May 14, which is also Mother’s Day.This Mother’s Day, KFC is making it easy to celebrate mom by serving up free KFC Nuggets from mom’s little nuggets, as part of the KFC Nuggets of Appreciation meal, available exclusively on the KFC mobile app or kfc.com from Día de las Madres, May 10 through Mother’s Day, May 14 at participating locations. (KFC) Taco Bell opens its newest cantina restaurant in Hollywood The Nuggets of Appreciation meal includes eight pieces of chicken tenders or chicken on the bone, two large homestyle sides, four biscuits and KFC dipping sauces.The meal will be exclusively available on the KFC app or website.“Moms love their little nuggets – both their kids and their fried chicken," Nick Chavez, the ...

What is iPhone Rapid Security Response?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:26 GMT

This week, Apple tried out a new way to get security updates to the iPhone faster.It's called a Rapid Security Response and these updates are smaller and easier to install - they might not even require a restart of your phone.These rapid updates are used to patch imminent threats to the security of your device.These threats typically target the web browsing framework called WebKit and other critical system functions.You can tell if a security update is a Rapid Response because it will have the letter "a" at the end of it.These fast updates are only available for the latest versions of Apple's software. That's iOS 16.4.1, iPadOS 16.4.1, and macOS 13.3.1. If your device isn't currently running that, it won't be eligible for these.They are installed automatically by default but you can go into Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates > Security Responses & System Files.When you see these rapid updates, like the name implies, you should install them as so...

Anaheim dance instructor arrested on multiple sexual assault allegations

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:26 GMT

A Riverside man who owned and operated a dance studio in Anaheim was arrested Tuesday on allegations of sexual assaults involving young girls at his business. Mark Chavarria, 40, was identified by Anaheim police as the owner of Chavarria Institute of the Arts located at 160 South Old Springs Road in Anaheim.Police say several young girls between 12 and 14 years old reported multiple sexual assaults involving Chavarria. The young victims reported that the assaults happened while they were attending the studio, according to the Anaheim Police Department.Detectives immediately investigated the incidents and later arrested Chavarria on suspicion of several sexual assault offenses. He was booked into the Orange County Sheriff's Department’s Central Jail facility and is currently being held on $5 million bail. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass poses in denim jeans to show support for sexual violence survivors Chavarria has taught at numerous dance studios in Southern California and Arizona and...

From Zero to Success: Reese Buttigieg’s Blueprint for Building Profitable Online Businesses

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:26 GMT

When Reese Buttigieg talks about helping others become as successful as he has been as an entrepreneur, he simply lights up. Reese has not only achieved financial freedom through his own online business but also has helped thousands of others do the same. Starting from zero experience, Reese has developed a 9-stage educational program to guide aspiring entrepreneurs on building profitable online businesses from scratch. The program focuses on proven strategies in dropshipping, affiliate marketing, e-commerce, and private labeling.With the motto “If I can do it, anyone can do it,” Reese is confident that you can realize your financial goals and ultimate freedom. He also believes that you should always do something you’re passionate about, as it will drive you to never give up. While Reese has seen his fair share of failures over the years, he believes they are part of the learning process. In fact, he insists that you learn from any mistakes you make online as they pay yo...