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Should Colorado’s mountain lions be hunted? Voters could decide in new ballot initiative

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:05:09 GMT

Three years after a successful ballot initiative push to reintroduce wolves, wildlife advocates will try again to put decisions about managing Colorado’s carnivores in the hands of voters.A coalition of wildlife advocates will pursue a ballot initiative to ban the hunting of mountain lions and the trapping of bobcats in Colorado. If the coalition can collect 124,238 signatures, they will place the question on the 2024 ballot.Those pursuing the ballot initiative say there is no scientific reason to hunt mountain lions or bobcats and that methods used to do so are inhumane.“This isn’t managing anything, this isn’t solving anything,” said Julie Marshall, national communications coordinator for Animal Wellness Action and the Center for Humane Economy. “This is about trophies and about fun. If you want to call it recreation, fine, but it’s clear it’s about trophies.”The effort comes three years after a successful and controversial ballot initiative allowed Colorado vote...

Opinion: New greenhouse gas plan will help clean air and protect businesses

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:05:09 GMT

Editor’s note: This column is part of a pro-con exploring the new rules approved by the Air Quality Control Commission last Friday. You can read the opposing view here.Colorado recently took another strong step to reduce emissions and protect our environment. After more than a year and a half of hearing from experts and stakeholders of all backgrounds, the Air Quality Control Commission adopted a first-in-the-nation rule that will lead to 18 of the state’s highest-emitting manufacturing facilities collectively cutting GHG pollution 20% below 2015 levels by 2030.The Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Management for Manufacturing Phase 2 rule, or GEMM 2, was born out of Colorado’s Greenhouse Gas Pollution Reduction Roadmap. The roadmap lays out a strategic plan to cut the state’s pollution in half by 2030, focusing on the five largest GHG emission sources: cars and trucks, electricity generation, oil and gas, buildings, and manufacturing and industry.This rulemaking and related...

Opinion: Colorado’s new air quality rules put profit over people

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:05:09 GMT

Editor’s note: This column is part of a pro-con exploring the new rules approved by the Air Quality Control Commission last Friday. Read the opposing view here.As a Colorado resident, I am proud that our state has strong laws for greenhouse gas emissions reductions and environmental justice, but these laws mean nothing when regulations are not strong enough to put them into action. The rules the Air Quality Control Commission passed on Friday in the Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Management in Manufacturing Phase 2 rulemaking are an egregious example of this problem.Impacted communities have been waiting too long for real reductions of pollution and other cumulative impacts from industry. Climate change likewise needs immediate action. The Environmental Justice (EJ) Act of 2021 brings those issues together, but the rule passed by the Commission falls short of meeting its requirements. The rule passed by the Commission, far from achieving near-term reductions, delays reduc...

Restrictions on foreign investment in Indonesian residential property market may be eased 

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:05:09 GMT

Indonesia is near the top of the most beautiful countries in the world and is projected to overtake Germany, Japan, and the UK by the size of its economy, securing 4th place globally by the middle of the century.Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is growing at an impressive rate of over 5% per year, well above the global average. The nickel ore export ban, introduced three years ago, seems to have been a success, attracting significant foreign investment into the country and turning Indonesia into a global battery-making industrial hub. The number of city dwellers is growing at an impressive pace too, boosted by high fertility rates and ongoing urbanisation.The World Bank estimates 780,000 new household formations per year up to 2045, driving long-term robust demand for housing.At first glance, then, Indonesia’s property market is an ideal place to invest.According to Numbeo, a cost-of-living database,residential property prices are significantly lower than in other nations of compar...

Slideshow: Dianne Feinstein through the years

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:05:09 GMT

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein died Friday at the age of 90. The California Democrat spent decades in local and national politics, first on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, then as the city's mayor and, since 1992, as a senator representing the Golden State.She is best known for her support of women, as she broke gender barriers throughout her career.She also prominently advocated against gun violence.She was present for the assassinations of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk in 1978, and it was Feinstein who announced publicly that the two were fatally shot by a fellow politician.She fought against the proliferation of assault weapons among civilians as a senator.See below for images of Feinstein through the years.Dianne Feinstein, elected to finish out the term of the late San Francisco Mayor George R. Moscone, addresses the Board of Supervisors following her election in San Francisco Monday, Dec. 5, 1978. (AP Photo/Sal Veder, File)Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.,...

Man robbed and shot exiting Lamborghini in Beverly Grove

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:05:09 GMT

Police are searching for three suspects who robbed and shot a man who was exiting his Lamborghini in the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles Friday morning.The incident was reported shortly before 4 a.m. in the 7900 block of West 1st Street, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson confirmed. The victim was leaving his parked Lamborghini when multiple suspects approached and at least one of them pulled out a gun.It was unclear if any words were exchanged but at some point the gunman opened fire, striking the unidentified victim, police said.He was taken to a local hospital in unknown condition.The suspects got away with a bag containing cash but the amount of money taken was unknown.Police described the three suspects as Black males wearing all-black clothing. The suspects fled westbound on 1st Street in a dark-colored Tesla.

California gas prices creep up again, but help may be on the way

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:05:09 GMT

Gas prices in the Los Angeles area rose again overnight, but not nearly as much as they have in recent days, and state officials are taking action to provide some relief.The average price of a regular gallon of gas rose 3 cents Friday morning after a 13-cent increase the day before.AAA listed the average price as about $6.32, which is still up 28 cents from a week ago and 95 cents more than a month ago.Statewide, the average is about $6.08, more than $2 higher than the national average of $3.83.In response to the high prices, Gov. Gavin Newsom has authorized state officials to roll out winter-blend gasoline earlier than the normal date of Oct. 31. Why do Californians pay so much for gas? "Due to the composition of the gasoline, refiners can produce more of the winter-blend than the summer-blend," Newsom wrote in a letter to the leaders of the Chair California Air Resources Board and California Energy Commission."Allowing refiners to make an early transition to winter-blend gasoli...

The new iPhone Pro models have an overheating problem: What can Apple do?

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:05:09 GMT

Days after the latest lineup of Apple products hit stores worldwide, some of the first owners of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are complaining that the phones are overheating.The iPhone 15 Pro Max, rolled out earlier this month, is the priciest phone in the latest generation at $1,200, nearly 10% more than last year's top-of-the-line iPhone. The iPhone 15 Pro is one step down, selling for $1,000.While not all owners appear to be affected, a number of posts surfaced in the iPhone subreddit in recent days complaining of painfully hot devices."Just had this issue now weirdly enough," wrote one person. "Haven't had any problems charging the 15 Pro before. All of a sudden it became one with the sun. Weirdest part was the WHOLE phone was hot. No localized heat spots." What to know about the new iPhone 15 Another iPhone 15 Pro owner claimed to have returned the device saying that, after charging at night, the phone became "downright dangerous" by the morning."Listening to Spotify while u...

Anita Sanchez Killed in Auto-Pedestrian Crash on Bryan Avenue [Lubbock, TX]

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:05:09 GMT

76-Year-Old Woman Dead after Being Struck by a Car near 20th StreetLUBBOCK, TX (September 29, 2023) – Monday morning, a pedestrian accident on Bryan Avenue claimed the life of Anita Sanchez.The incident happened on September 11th, at around 7:00 a.m., in the 200 block of Bryan Avenue.According to reports, a vehicle struck the 76-year-old woman and died on the spot. The pedestrian is identified as Anita Sanchez, a Lamesa resident. Following the collision, crews closed down the road to perform cleanup and preliminary duties.No available information about the reason for the collision or description of the driver.However, an active investigation is still currently underway.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Sweet James Accident Attorneys send their deepest condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of Anita Sanchez.Losing someone in a hit-and-run crash is always a traumatic experience for the surviving family. At Sweet James,...

Reynaldo Rodriguez Killed in Motorcycle Crash at Yarbrough Drive [El Paso, TX]

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:05:09 GMT

Motorcycle Accident Kills Amarillo Man at San Jose RoadEL PASO, TX (September 29, 2023) – Friday night, a motorcycle collision at Yarbrough Drive claimed the life of Reynaldo Rodriguez.The incident happened on September 15th, near the intersection of Yarbrough Drive and San Jose Road.According to reports, a motorcycle, going north on Yarbrough, lost control and hit the center median curb.Investigators arrived and found the rider ejected from his motorcycle. Responders transported the victim to a nearby hospital but he later succumbed to his injuries.The rider was identified as a 47-year-old man from Amarillo named Reynaldo Rodriguez.Authorities said that failure to regulate speed was the primary cause of this incident.The team at Sweet James sends its warm and sincerest sympathies out to the friends and family of Reynaldo Rodriguez. May the memories of your loved one and the love of your family give you strength in the days ahead.Losing a loved one in a motorcycle accident is ...