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Out-of-work Coloradans with legitimate claims waiting months for benefits — if they receive them at all

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:40:33 GMT

The state’s attempt to prevent fraud in its unemployment system is having an unintended consequence: preventing thousands of legitimate claims from being paid.At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 when Colorado unemployment skyrocketed to 11.3% from a historic low of 2.5%, the Department of Labor and Employment’s system at times was overwhelmed. It even crashed on a day when 21,000 people filed for benefits.This time, Coloradans can usually file their claims, but they are facing difficulties getting paid — if they’re paid at all — and reaching real people to talk about their situations is proving to be a Herculean task for some.After more than five years working for CPCneutek, a commercial printer in Grand Junction, 68-year-old Ilene Harsip lost her job.She filed an unemployment claim in June. So far, three months have passed without a payment.Harsip learned that her identity was stolen in early 2021. As she tries to rectify her situat...

Target shoppers flee suspicious fire in kid's section

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:40:33 GMT

A Target store had to be evacuated and closed in Buena Park after a suspicious fire broke out in the children's section Tuesday nightFire authorities received a call reporting the fire at about 7:15 p.m. in the store located at 7530 Orangethorpe Ave. Crews arrived to find a hazy, smoky scene and discovered the fire had already been extinguished, Orange County Fire Authority Battalion Chief Erik Miranda said.Cellphone video captures a fire at a Buena Park target on Sept. 5, 2023. (OnScene.TV)The sprinkler system had been activated and a video showed that a Target employee had also helped put out the blaze with a fire extinguisher. The video showed flames bursting toward the ceiling from a children's clothing rack. “There are some items that were burned,” Miranda said.The store was open at the time, prompting dozens of employees and shoppers to evacuate the building. Thieves call rideshare after ransacking Macy’s store “We thought it was a Halloween prop,” witness Guillermo Sa...

Victim of ‘bank jugging’ robbery speaks out

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:40:33 GMT

FONTANA, Calif. - As authorities warn of a rise in an alarming crime trend called “bank jugging,” a recent victim of the follow-robbery style incident spoke out about the ordeal.The term is used to describe culprits targeting and following people who withdraw large amounts of cash from a bank or an ATM.The Fontana Police Department described such an incident that occurred on July 22. Authorities in Fontana warning residents of increased incidents of ‘bank jugging’ The victim, who only wanted to be identified as Joe, said he remains shaken up by the incident.He had withdrawn just over $1,000 from a Chase branch and walked to his truck with an envelope filled with cash.He then drove to a nearby Walgreens to run an errand.“While in there, unfortunately, they broke my driver door glass window, went into the truck, they took the envelope of cash that I had put in the center console, and that’s how I found my car,” Joe told KTLA.Though his sense of security being out in public now fe...

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner release statement on divorce

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:40:33 GMT

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner have released a joint statement about their divorce.The couple posted it to Instagram early Wednesday morning. "After four wonderful years of marriage, we have mutually decided to amicably end our marriage. There are many speculative narratives as to why but, truly this is a united decision and we sincerely hope that everyone can respect our wishes for privacy for us and our children."The statement comes hours after news broke that Jonas filed for divorce from the "Game of Thrones" actress in Miami-Dade County. Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner attend the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)According to court documents obtained by Today.com and People, Jonas filed a petition for dissolution of marriage on Sept. 5. The document states “The marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken.”The petition also mentions that the couple...

CBD’s Legality in the Service — Can US Soldiers Take Hemp On Active Duty?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:40:33 GMT

Given the recent rise in CBD use amongst American civilians, it’s only natural for those in the US Armed Forces would be curious to try hemp-infused drinks, oils, or creams. After all, CBD is so ubiquitous nowadays. Plus, since CBD is non-psychoactive, it can’t interfere with work — right?Although the 2018 US Farm Bill legalized CBD products in the USA, these laws don’t apply to every profession. It’s essential for those serving in the Armed Forces to review the latest policies from the Department of Defense (DoD). Official military laws will always supersede the civilian policies on hemp and CBD consumption.So, Can People In The Military Take CBD OilAccording to the DoD, people serving in the US Armed Forces cannot take hemp-derived products. It doesn’t matter if CBD oils, beverages, or gummies have zero THC concentration — the military code clearly states CBD is a violated product.The DoD is most concerned with CBD oils containing minute traces of the federally illegal compound de...

How a California caviar producer with a fake Russian name became the vanguard of sustainable aquaculture

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:40:33 GMT

Sample a spoonful of Tsar Nicoulai caviar at the Caviar Cafe at the Ferry Building Marketplace or a high-end San Francisco restaurant such as Gary Danko or Aphotic, and you might be surprised that the salty, buttery beads melting in your mouth aren’t from Russia or anywhere near the Caspian Sea.They’re from Wilton, a small farming community near Sacramento. On a recent summer afternoon, Duke, the farm dog, swims splashy laps in the hyacinth ponds. Duckweed swirls in the fish tanks, cooling their piscine inhabitants. And the prehistoric snout of a sturgeon breaks the surface of the water every now and then.Tsar Nicoulai farm is part of a vanguard of sturgeon farmers that includes Sterling Caviar and The Fishery Inc., which are reshaping the future of sustainable aquaculture. These Sacramento County farms supply roughly 90% of the caviar produced in the United States, according to Jackson Gross, an aquaculture expert and assistant professor at UC Davis.It’s a relatively small portion ...

Meet the San Francisco 49ers’ body-painted, banjo-playing superfans

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:40:33 GMT

It’s the beginning of the San Francisco 49ers game against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in late 2022. The booming sound of drums fills Levi’s Stadium as fireworks shoot off and jets scream overhead. Cheering it on from a high perch is Frank Roldan, a firefighter from Roseville who’s dressed in a red leather jacket, red shirt, red gloves and gold cowboy hat.Roldan is here to support the team he’s rooted for since his parents took him to the big San Francisco victory parade in 1982. “It got to the point where you automatically assumed they were going to make it in the playoffs or Super Bowl every year,” he recalls. “How could they not win? It was just a joy to watch, because they were so dominant.”It’s those formative memories that turned Roldan into the person he is today – a full-grown adult strutting in public like a glam-metal version of Deadpool. “My favorite time was probably watching Joe Montana when he had 34 seconds left against the Ben...

Taylor impressed with Daniels’ poise in first college start, next test for Stanford QB is No. 6 USC

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:40:33 GMT

STANFORD — Making your first collegiate start on the road can be intimidating. But when coach Troy Taylor saw Ashton Daniels early on in Stanford’s 37-24 season-opening win at Hawaii on Friday night, Taylor knew his quarterback would be just fine.“Just his demeanor,” Taylor said. “You can see in his facial expressions, the tightness of his skin, his eyes — all those things that we all do as human beings, you can see that on the sideline, and he was the same guy that he was in practice.”After throwing just six passes last year as a freshman, Daniels completed 25 of 36 passes for 248 yards and two TDs and rushed a team-high 11 times for 42 yards against the Rainbow Warriors. The sophomore didn’t turn the ball over or take a sack.Daniels and Stanford stay on the road Saturday to play No. 6 USC (2-0) at the L.A. Coliseum. It will be a far more intimidating environment and a far better opponent, but at least Daniels showed he wasn’t fazed by his first start.“You’re always won...

Top 10 most beautiful cities in the world include one that’s right here

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:40:33 GMT

Earlier this year, TheLuxuryTravelExpert.com embarked upon a potentially controversial mission: ranking the most beautiful cities in the world. Why? Well, because they could. Because it’s fun. Because we all love lists?We especially love this one, because it includes several cities near and dear to our hearts — and one most of all.The voice behind the list — a well-traveled doctor and devoted blogger who keeps his identity under wraps — admitted that choosing cosmopolitan beauties “may sound like a mission impossible.” Some people gravitate to historic wonders, he pointed out, and others to spectacular views, “but although we all have our personal favorites, there are some cities that are so exceptionally beautiful – whether it be because of their historical character or natural setting – that they should be on everyone’s bucket list.”The list skews European with four out of the 10, but Cape Town takes the top spot, thanks to its beaut...

Bassitt goes 8 strong for Jays, who improve playoff positioning in 7-1 win over Athletics

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:40:33 GMT

OAKLAND — Former Athletics ace Chris Bassitt allowed one run in eight strong innings and the Toronto Blue Jays took sole possession of the third AL wild card spot with a 7-1 win over Oakland on Tuesday night.Toronto’s fifth win in six games moved the Blue Jays past the Rangers in the crowded AL playoff race. Texas lost to Houston 14-1 earlier in the day.“We’re showing a lot of maturity behind the scenes of not chasing a 3½-game deficit within one game,” Bassitt said. “Just concentrate on ourselves and win every series. If we win every series the rest of the way, we’re going to be world champions. That’s the way it is.”The Blue Jays did it behind plenty of offense and a superb outing from Bassitt (14-7), who was 30-24 over six seasons with the A’s and was an All-Star in his final season with Oakland in 2021. The 6-foot-5 right-hander allowed seven hits and didn’t walk anyone while striking out seven.Despite his history with the A’s, Bassitt said he didn’t have any added motivation ot...