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Gov. Jared Polis turns to apprenticeship programs to help boost lagging state employee ranks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

The number of apprenticeship programs in Colorado state government is set to increase by 50% in the next nine months amid a push by Gov. Jared Polis to boost the state’s workforce and expand employment opportunities.Polis signed an executive order Thursday requiring the ramp-up. The order mandates that by 2025, all of the state’s 19 departments offer work-based learning programs — something that seven have now or are establishing..The order also seeks to add 100 new apprenticeship programs in the private sector by the end of June 2024 with technical aid offered by the state.Polis said the state has not been immune from workforce challenges experienced by other industries. In August, The Denver Post reported that nearly a quarter of state government jobs are vacant.Related ArticlesPolitics | Colorado voters sue to disqualify Donald Trump from 2024 presidential ballot Politics | Republican state legislator joins race to unseat Democrat Yadi...

Mexican man faces federal charges for operating drug scheme that stored drugs in Compton, sent them across U.S.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

A Mexican national has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly overseeing a drug trafficking scheme while storing the contraband in Compton, U.S. Department of Justice officials announced Thursday.The scheme allegedly involved acquiring large quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine, storing them at a home in Compton and distributing them locally and across the country while sometimes involving the U.S. Postal Service.Edgar Valentin Felix Osuna, 25, of Sinaloa, Mexico, was arrested in Barstow Aug. 29 while on his way to Vegas. He was named in a three-count federal grand jury indictment on Wednesday.Osuna faces charges of conspiring to distribute and to possess fentanyl and methamphetamine. He is also charged with substantive counts of distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine, officials said.An investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service culminated in a search of a Compton home that led to the seizure of nearly 66 kilograms of...

Benjamin Howard Guy Hurt in Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crash on Griffin Avenue [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

64-Year-Old Man Hospitalized after Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Collision near Avenue 31LOS ANGELES, CA (September 7, 2023) – Monday morning, Benjamin Howard Guy was injured in a pedestrian hit-and-run crash on Griffin Avenue.Police responded to the scene around 5:15 a.m., near Avenue 31 on August 14th.Following preliminary investigations, officers determined that the driver of a vehicle struck a pedestrian and immediately fled the scene.Crews arrived and located 64-year-old Guy, unresponsive with serious injuries. Paramedics transported him to Los Angeles General Medical Center and listed him in critical condition.After investigations, officers believe the suspect vehicle is beige colored. However, further details remain unclear.At this time, the Los Angeles Police Department is still looking for the suspect. Authorities are encouraging those with further information to contact their offices as soon as possible.Officers are offering a $25,000 reward to anyone who can help move the ...

Geek Chic TV: Reviews of One Piece, Fionna and Cake, and Ahsoka

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

Streaming services, cable TV and Primetime television are fighting for your viewership now more than ever. UNBINGED is here to help you weed through it all, with reviews of the latest shows that highlight what we love, what we hate and what we love to hate-watch, too.With Comic-Con behind us and projects on hold thanks to the strikes and strife within the industry, nerds and geeks seem to be heading for a content famine soon. Luckily, there are still a few big new shows to offer fans of anime, cartoons and comics something to obsess over. From the continuing tales of Adventure Time favorites to live-action versions of beloved previously-drawn characters in One Piece and Ahsoka, here’s what to watch this week.One Piece (Netflix)Netflix doesn’t have the greatest track record when it comes to adapting beloved anime series into live action. Cowboy Bebop left a lot to be desired while Death Note practically spit on the source material (with the exception of Ryuk, of course). So One Piece...

49ers practice report: Nick Bosa works on side after historic deal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Let the record reflect that red-jersey No. 97 returned to action on 9/7/23.Nick Bosa, a day after agreeing to a historic contract extension, worked on his individual conditioning while his 49ers teammates began Thursday’s practice, with three days to go until the season opener Sunday at Pittsburgh.Bosa looked as fit as ever. Rather than force-feed him into practice for the first time since last season’s playoffs, the 49ers had him stretch and do light running while shadowed by head strength coach Dustin Perry.Minus his helmet, Bosa was otherwise in full uniform: shoulder pads, gold pants, white gloves and a snug fitting jersey that was tucked up into his shoulder pads, with a white undershirt shrouding his chiseled abdominal muscles.On Wednesday, Bosa agreed to the richest contract in 49ers history and the NFL’s largest for a non-quarterback: five years, $170 million. He flew in Wednesday night from his native Florida and was at the 49ers’...

Sonoma Hells Angels member sentenced to five years in federal prison as RICO case continues

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — A longtime member of the Sonoma Hells Angels was sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to involvement in a racketeering conspiracy and an assault, court records show.Russel Lyles Jr. pleaded guilty to a racketeering offense last November, but that doesn’t mean he agrees with the prosecution’s assessment of exactly what crimes he committed. Lyles’ lawyer submitted a 14-page court document filled with objections to a pre-sentencing report, in which Lyles either denies involvement in racketeering crimes, or clarified his motivation for committing various assaults.“Lyles often used his fists to punish individuals for their behavior or to ‘toughen them up,'” his attorney wrote in a document that denies Lyles committed a particular assault to further the Hells Angels’ interest.Nor, apparently, did Lyles agree with everything his fellow Hells Angels did. When he learned through a newspaper report that...

Meghan Markle’s seat next to Hollywood strike ‘villain’ Ted Sarandos at Beyonce concert raises questions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

Much of the attention that Meghan Markle garnered over the weekend for her “triumphant” return to the spotlight at two of Beyonce’s Renaissance performances in Los Angeles focused on her being photographed dancing next to her glum-looking husband Prince Harry, but also mingling with a roster of A-listers, including Tyler Perry, Kelly Rowland, Kerry Washington and assorted members of the Kardashian family.Less attention was paid to a potentially more significant connection Meghan enjoyed at Monday night’s performance. According to photos published by the Daily Mail, the Duchess of Sussex was photographed seated next to Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, which raises a host of questions and speculation about her status in Hollywood and where her loyalties lie.BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JULY 28: Chief Content Officer for Netflix Ted Sarandos speaks onstage during the Netflix portion of the 2015 Summer TCA Tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 28, 2015 in Beverly Hills,...

Ex-Trump adviser Navarro convicted of contempt of Congress

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

By Tierney Sneed and Hanna Rabinowitz | CNNFormer Donald Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro has been convicted of contempt of Congress for not complying to a subpoena from the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.Navarro is the second ex-aide to former President Donald Trump to be prosecuted for his lack of cooperation with the committee. Steve Bannon was convicted last year on two contempt counts. Bannon’s case is currently on appeal.Prosecutors told the jury during closing arguments Thursday that Navarro “made a choice” not to comply with a February 2022 subpoena.Justice Department attorney Elizabeth Aloi said that government only works if people play by the rules and are held accountable if they don’t.“The subpoena – it is not hard to understand,” she said, adding that Navarro knew “what he was required to do and when he was required to do it.”Navarro’s attorney Stanley Woodward contested the idea that the subpoena was simple, staying ...

49ers fans: Awesome new food choices for 2023-24 Levi’s Stadium season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

The Faithful are also foodies, so Levi’s Stadium and its hospitality partner, Levy, make a concerted effort every year to come up with craveable culinary experiences for those devoted Niner fans.For the 2023-24 season, the offerings include a creative new menu from the stadium’s executive chef, Alvin Kabiling; slow-smoked meats from Peninsula and South Bay pitmasters making their first appearances at Niners games; the return of a chef’s elevated, house-brined pastrami sandwich; a new pizza creation from celebrity pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani; plus dishes from other locally owned enterprises.Here’s a sampling. Keep checking back because we’ll add more as chefs finalize their menus:Steakhouse “Tomahawk” board at the 2023 Levi’s Stadium Concessions Showcase on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. The board includes bone-in ribeye, fire roasted linguica, charred vegetables, jalapeño cilantro chimichurri, and horseradish cream. The event featured food and drink ...

Jimmy Fallon’s staffers suggest host’s drinking contributed to ‘erratic’ behavior, ‘toxic workplace’: report

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:31:57 GMT

Over the years, there have been rumors and gossip about Jimmy Fallon’s allegedly unhealthy “relationship with alcohol,” with a 2016 report saying that NBC chiefs had asked “The Tonight Show” host to cut back on his drinking over concerns that he was “out of control.”In a lengthy new report by Rolling Stone, staffers suggest that that this unhealthy relationship is still an issue and has contributed to his erratic behavior on the set, which, in turn, has helped turn “The Tonight Show” into “a toxic workplace — far outside the boundaries of what’s considered normal in the high-pressure world of late-night TV.”Two employees told Rolling Stone that they had seen the outwardly affable and goofy Fallon “seemingly inebriated” at work in 2017. Another two employees say on separate occasions in 2019 and 2020 they thought they smelled alcohol on Fallon’s breath when they entered an elevator with him during the...