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One year after migrant surge, Denver’s spending tops $35 million

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:11 GMT

Denver has received more migrants per capita over the past year than any other large U.S. city that doesn’t flank the southern border.In what Denver city staff is considering the fourth wave of record arrivals, Mayor Mike Johnston is pushing for not only more money from the federal government but steps to ease the process of integrating the migrants into their new communities, whether that is Denver or elsewhere.“When I look back at the last year, my overwhelming sentiment is one of pride at what the city has done,” Johnston said. But, he added: “It is both a huge crisis for us to face and somewhat remarkable in that of the (more than) 30,000 that have come through, we’re down to maybe 300-400 that have ended up without a place to stay.”One year ago then-Mayor Michael Hancock declared a state of emergency, calling on local, state and especially federal partners to provide resources. But the assistance has been scarce and people who need help have ...

Boulder home sells for $8M, tops metro November sales

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:11 GMT

A nearly 4,000-square-foot home in Boulder’s Knollwood neighborhood sold for $8.3 million, topping November’s home sales in the Denver metro area. The 3,917-square-foot home with three bedrooms and four baths at 2200 block of Knollwood Drive was designed by Surround Architecture and constructed in 2019. Compass-Boulder listed the home for owner Todd Barrett for $8 million in September. Milehighmodern-Boulder represented the buyers, Robert Phares and Victoria Di Savino Phares.The home features high ceilings, wide-plank oak flooring and custom millwork. The great room offers 270-degree views, while the gourmet kitchen includes top-of-the-line appliances and a large island for casual dining. Multiple sliding doors and NanaWalls allow for seamless indoor-outdoor living on two patios, one with a retractable pergola canopy and the other overlooking a saline pool. The property also includes a detached gym/yoga studio and sits on 1.13 acres next to protected open space and popular hiking tr...

Platte Street building fetches $129M in largest office deal of year

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:11 GMT

The Platte Street building that serves as the headquarters of BP’s U.S. onshore oil and gas operations has sold, taking the title of Denver’s biggest office sale of 2023.The five-story Riverview building at 1700 Platte St. sold on Tuesday for $129.1 million, according to public records. CBRE marketing materials listed the building as 202,500 square feet, making the deal worth $637 a square foot.Texas-based Crescent Real Estate bought the building. The firm developed and still owns the Platte Fifteen building just down the street at 2373 15th St. It also owns the Riverpoint building next to REI at 2300 15th St.Pacificcal Debt II LLC provided financing for the Riverview acquisition, records show. That entity has been described as a real estate debt joint venture between the California State Teachers’ Retirement System and PCCP.The building is 100 percent leased. BPX Energy leases 81 percent of the building and has seven years left on its lease, according to the marketing materials vie...

Broncos’ high-flying defense in for a stiff prime-time test against balanced, explosive Lions: “We can kind of prove the type of team we are”

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:11 GMT

As the Broncos defense over the past eight games has transformed into one of the NFL’s best, its faced all types of offenses.The rugged, run-heavy Cleveland Browns. The magic of Patrick Mahomes, even this frustrated-by-poor-receivers version. The barely-bother-to-run Los Angeles Chargers.Next up is perhaps the most difficult challenge since Denver gave up 70 points at Miami, a performance so terrible and so different from this group’s recent run that it feels more like three years ago rather than just less than three months ago. At the least, it’s a task on par with playing at Buffalo a month ago.The Lions, powered by quarterback Jared Goff, a fleet of young, talented skill players and a big, physical offensive line and orchestrated by coordinator Ben Johnson, has a calling card: balance.“These guys obviously run the ball well, and have the ability to then go off play-action or drop back,” Denver coach Sean Payton said Thursday. “It’s not just one thing.”No indeed. The Lions c...

Matthew Perry's death caused by 'acute effects of ketamine,' L.A. medical examiner says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:11 GMT

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has released Matthew Perry's cause of death. From the coroner's findings, which were released Friday, the "Friends" actor died as a result of "the acute effects of ketamine."The medical examiner's report said that "high levels of ketamine" were found in Perry's "postmortem blood specimens," adding that "the main lethal effects would be from both cardiovascular overstimulation and respiratory depression."The "exact method of intake" in Perry's case is unknown. Matt LeBlanc pays tribute to Matthew Perry in heartfelt post "There were trace amounts of ketamine detected in the stomach contents," the report stated. "He was reported to be receiving ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety."Per the report, Perry's last known treatment was one-and-a-half weeks prior to his death and the ketamine that was in his system when he died "could not be from that infusion therapy, since ketamine's half-life is three to four hours, or less."Matthe...

Can California lure insurers back to the state?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:11 GMT

California homeowners know that climate change is very real -- real enough that major insurers are exiting the state because of the growing risk of wildfires."For many Californians, this is an insurance emergency," state Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara told legislators this week.He should know. When he campaigned for the commissioner gig, Lara was vocal about the risk of climate change.Insurers got the message. Allstate, Star Farm and Farmers Insurance promptly tried to raise rates and cut back on coverage.When Lara put the kibosh on rate hikes, the three big insurers either stopped or limited their coverage of California homes.Now the insurance commissioner is facing the unenviable task of trying to lure insurers back.As the Wall Street Journal tells it, Lara's plan "would require insurers to write a number of policies in 'distressed' fire-prone areas. In return, insurers would get much of their wish list, including a promise of faster decisions on rate requests."It's a tough c...

Select LAX terminals accepting California mobile IDs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:11 GMT

Travelers with the California DMV wallet app on their smartphones can use it for ID verification at select terminals at Los Angeles International Airport. The new addition comes to the airport just in time for end-of-the-year holiday travel.The Transportation Security Administration at LAX announced the news on Friday. California’s driver’s license of the future is here Holiday travelers going through terminals 3 and 7 at LAX can use the mobile app to verify their identity by following these steps:Open “show my mDL” on the appScan the QR codeHave your photo takenA TSA officer will be there to verify your image and information match. TSA announced that the photos taken will “never be stored or used for any other purpose than immediate identity verification.”The mobile ID verification process isn’t a requirement, so those who prefer not to do it can opt-out. Travelers should continue to carry their physical driver's license or photo ID, a news release said.The Automobile Club of So...

Exploring the Magic of Paris: A Traveler’s Guide

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:11 GMT

Sponsored ContentParis, often referred to as the “City of Love” or the “City of Lights,” is a timeless destination that captivates travelers with its rich history, iconic landmarks, and exquisite cuisine. Navigating this enchanting city can be an unforgettable experience when armed with the right knowledge and a dash of wanderlust.Transportation and Getting AroundGetting to Paris is a breeze, as the city boasts two major international airports: Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Orly Airport (ORY). From here, you can easily access the heart of Paris using the efficient and extensive public transportation system. The Paris Metro, a network of interconnected subway lines, is the lifeline of the city and will take you to almost every corner. Invest in a Paris Visite card for unlimited access to public transport during your stay. Additionally, taxis, buses, and rideshare services are readily available.AccommodationParis offers a wide range of accommodation optio...

Single-family residence sells for $1.6 million in Alameda

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:11 GMT

3016 Central Avenue – Google Street ViewThe historic property located in the 3000 block of Central Avenue in Alameda was sold on Oct. 17, 2023 for $1,625,000, or $908 per square foot. The house, built in 1908, has an interior space of 1,790 square feet. This single-story home has three bedrooms and one bath. On the exterior, the house is characterized by the use of composition shingles on the roof. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. In addition, the house comes with a garage.These nearby houses have also recently changed hands:On Liberty Avenue, Alameda, in June 2023, a 1,331-square-foot home was sold for $1,200,000, a price per square foot of $902. The home has 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom.In October 2023, a 1,502-square-foot home on Lincoln Avenue in Alameda sold for $1,460,000, a price per square foot of $972. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.A 2,553-square-foot home on the 2800 block of Lincoln Avenue in Alameda sold in April 2023, for $1,700,000, a price per square...

Pac-12 legal saga: WSU, OSU take control of governing board after Washington’s high court declines to review case

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:11 GMT

Left behind in the realignment game and scrambling to secure their futures, Washington State and Oregon State won a momentous victory in court Friday that gives the Pac-12’s two remaining schools control of the conference’s governing board.The Washington Supreme Court denied a request by the 10 outgoing schools to review a lower court’s preliminary injunction that has established WSU and OSU as the only members of the board.“We are pleased with the Washington Supreme Court’s decision today,” Beavers president Jayathi Murthy and Cougars president Kirk Schulz said in a joint statement.“We look forward to continuing our work of charting a path forward for the conference that is in the best interest of student-athletes and our wider university communities.”The Supreme Court’s decision lifted a stay on that injunction that had been in place for weeks, thereby clearing the way for the Cougars and Beavers to control the distribution of assets and revenue...