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Polis signs order expediting affordable housing funding, state growth goals

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:59 GMT

In a bid to accelerate affordable housing development in Colorado, Gov. Jared Polis signed an executive order Monday that expedites loan and grant approval processes while directing a suite of state agencies to prioritize programs to help prepare the state for years of coming population growth.The order sets out 10 “strategic growth goals” for Colorado in the coming years, a nod both to the state’s current housing shortage and to its projected needs. It directs the state’s Division of Housing to expedite signing contracts with approved grant and loan recipients. Polis told The Denver Post that will cut the timeline for money to reach recipients — like affordable housing developers — from eight months to 90 days. Affordable housing advocates and developers have long lamented the delays, which can run up to a year or more and add time and money to already tight budgets.The order doesn’t allocate any additional funding. But it requires the hous...

Can young DLs Matt Henningsen and Elijah Garcia be answer to Broncos’ front-line depth questions?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:59 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Matt Henningsen read the screen, widened out and got free just as San Francisco quarterback Trey Lance tried to dump the ball off.Henningsen, the second-year Broncos defensive lineman, raised his hands and swatted the pass like he was Christian Braun blocking a shot in transition.Fellow defensive lineman Elijah Garcia saw the flash of the ball and got his hands on it, securing an interception.Henningsen is likely to make the Broncos’ 53-man roster next week and Garcia’s trying to do the same. Together, they’re part of a group that’s attempting to turn one of Denver’s bigger depth question marks into at least a unit that can feel good about rotating players in and out.Can they do it? Henningsen was brimming with confidence after a strong overall showing against San Francisco’s dynamic run game.“We shut the run down,” Henningsen told The Post. “The first drive and a couple runs here and there, but otherwise they were just going boot, boot, dropback and the run wa...

Muhammad Ali’s grandson used to fight when challenged because of his name. Now he’s an MMA fighter.

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:59 GMT

NEW YORK — Biaggio Ali Walsh used to think about fighting only when someone wanted to see if the grandson of “The Greatest” was any good himself.Muhammad Ali is one of the biggest and best-known figures in boxing history. When kids in Las Vegas discovered he was also the grandfather of Biaggio and his brother, Nico, they’d challenge the siblings to put on the gloves.“People would find out who me and Nico were related to and they’d say, ‘Oh, can you fight?” Ali Walsh said. “And I’m like, ’I don’t know.’”The answer now is clearly yes.These days, Ali Walsh can’t wait to fight, and he’ll do so again Wednesday at Madison Square Garden with his next bout on a Professional Fighters League card.Five fights into his MMA career, it’s the second time he’ll be competing in an arena where his grandfather participated in some of its most memorable events. Ali lost to Joe Frazier there in the 1971 “Fight of the Century” but won his other seven bouts, including a...

Charles Martinet, the voice of Nintendo’s beloved Mario character, steps down

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:59 GMT

REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Charles Martinet, the original voice of Mario in Nintendo games since the 1990s, is stepping down.Nintendo of America confirmed Monday that Martinet will now serve in the role of “Mario Ambassador,” traveling around the world to promote the beloved plumber, signing autographs and performing Nintendo character voices. “It’s been a privilege working with Charles to help bring Mario to life for so many years and we want to thank and celebrate him,” Nintendo said in a statement. In addition to being the original voice of Mario, he’s also voiced Luigi, Wario and Waluigi in the video games. While he did not voice Mario in the recent movie, he did have a small role as Mario’s dad. In a question and answer session at a Canadian gaming and comics expo two years ago, Martinet told the audience “I want to voice Mario until I drop dead” in response to a fan’s question, according to gaming blog The Game Crate...

Tropical Storm Hilary leaves a muddy mess in Coachella Valley; local emergency proclaimed

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:59 GMT

Muddy roads, traffic backups and SUVs and RVs stuck in the mud. That was the scene in the Coachella Valley the morning after Tropical Storm Hilary drenched Southern California. Flooding and muddy roadways made for a tricky commute near Cathedral City, while a highway in the area was backed up due to thick mud.Several high-profile vehicles were stuck in mud, with one man inside an RV giving Sky5 a thumbs up to indicate he and the other inhabitants were safe.An RV is seen stuck in mud near Cathedral City on Aug. 21, 2023, a day after Tropical Storm Hilary slammed Southern California. (KTLA)An SUV is seen stuck in mud near Cathedral City on Aug. 21, 2023, the morning after Tropical Storm Hilary. (KTLA)An RV is seen stuck in mud near Cathedral City on Aug. 21, 2023, the morning after Tropical Storm Hilary. (KTLA)Trucks try to maneuver mud near Cathedral City on Aug. 21, 2023, a day after Tropical Storm Hilary slammed Southern California. (KTLA) Crews across the region are working to cle...

Orange County realty company's former auditor pleads guilty to stealing nearly $3M

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:59 GMT

An Irvine man faces up to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty on Monday to embezzling nearly $3 million from an Orange County commercial real estate agency.Varun Aggarwal, 41, created fake invoices for companies controlled by his family and friends, pocketing more than $2.7 million along the way, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.Between 2008 and 2022, Aggarwal worked in the internal auditing department of KBS Realty Advisors of Newport Beach, eventually becoming the department's director."Beginning at least as early as January 2012 and continuing until January 2022, Aggarwal used his position at KBS to embezzle his employer’s money," the DOJ said in a news release. Using information gathered from his work in the auditing department, Aggarwal had his friends' and family's companies approved as vendors for KBS. He then submitted fake invoices for work that was never performed by these companies, transferring the money through these companies to his own bank acc...

Los Angeles Holistic Dentist Demands Poisonous Fluoride Be Removed From Water

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:59 GMT

Dr. Linda Makuta, a holistic dentist practicing in Los Angeles for over 20 years, has launched an impassioned campaign demanding the complete removal of fluoride from the county’s municipal water supply.Citing mounting scientific evidence of fluoride’s toxicity, especially to children’s neurological development, Dr. Makuta is urging citizens to join her in pressuring local officials to stop fluoridating the water.Fluoride is an extremely toxic substance, even more poisonous than lead. In fact, fluoride is commonly used in pesticides and rat poison because of its potent toxicity. Accidental over-ingestion of fluoridated dental products has resulted in serious poisoning incidents and even death.“There is a very real threat to the health of Los Angelenos from fluoride in our drinking water. The fact that fluoridated toothpaste tubes warn users to call poison control if more than a pea-sized amount is swallowed shows how toxic this chemical truly is.” said Dr. Li...

A Tranquil Peace Pervades on Ari Mediratta’s Joyous “Sixteen.”

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:59 GMT

Ari Mediratta is an 18-year-old singer from Nairobi, Kenya, whose love for music blossomed at six. With a natural predisposition for singing, Ari found joy and solace in expressing his emotions through lyrics and melody. This intuitive knack for musical expression was quickly recognized, and he soon enrolled in vocal classes, setting the stage for his artistic development.By age 8, Ari had begun performing at various school concerts, charity shows, and community events, steadily cultivating his talents and musical repertoire. His early recognition as a talented vocalist caught the attention of industry professionals. It earned him an invitation to the recording studio, where he honed his skills and recorded a series of noteworthy cover songs. This effort paid off handsomely, as his work was later aired on Kenya’s top-rated radio station, Capital FM.Ari’s career reached a significant milestone in 2017 when he had the honor of performing alongside renowned Kenyan singer and song...

Bob Wartinger: Pioneering Powerboat Racing and Revolutionizing Safety Advocacy

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:59 GMT

In the exhilarating world of powerboat racing, one name stands out as a true trailblazer and safety advocate – Bob Wartinger. With a career spanning decades, Bob’s journey in powerboat racing is not just about his exceptional achievements on the water but also his undying commitment to safety advocacy. Join us as we dive into the thrilling waves of Bob Wartinger’s life, exploring his record-breaking triumphs, his pivotal role in shaping safety regulations, and his impact on the powerboat racing community. Discover how this legendary racer’s passion for the sport has driven him to become a leading voice in promoting safety and ensuring the well-being of athletes.Racing Through the Tides of TriumphBob Wartinger’s racing career can only be described as legendary. From the beginning, it was clear that he possessed a unique talent and an unyielding drive for success. His countless victories, including an impressive 24 US National closed course and Hi-Point c...

Tashinea Bernadin Shares 3 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Doctor’s Appointment

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:59 GMT

People often believe they are ready to talk to their doctor when they show up for the appointment. However, most of them get nervous and fail to mention their main concerns to their doctor. What makes the matter worse is the general indifference that doctors all over the world seem to have toward this. Tashinea Bernadin, a physician, on the other hand, has devoted all her social media platforms to educating people on such issues in the simplest ways possible.She uploads a video every week to address the misconceptions that people have about medicine, some of which are not at all talked about at all. In one of her videos, she gave a few tips for patients to get the most out of their doctor’s appointments.Be on time The office visit is mainly scheduled for 15 minutes per session, which is often not enough for a thorough examination. However, instead of getting into the whys and hows of the situation, she advises people to attend their doctor’s appointments on time to utili...