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Queer cultural district seeks to celebrate Denver’s LGBTQ history

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:52 GMT

From this year’s 50th anniversary of the landmark 1973 city council revolt, which became known as Denver’s own Stonewall moment, to 2018’s Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission case, Colorado has long served as a hotspot for queer history.Soon, Denverites may have the chance to learn about this history in “Lavender Hill,” which organizers hope will be Colorado’s first queer cultural district.Denver-based designer Zach Kotel and the Colfax Business Improvement District have teamed to create Lavender Hill in collaboration with LGBTQ+ leaders, such as Rex Fuller, the CEO of the Center on Colfax, and Tara Jae, founder of Black Pride Colorado. They are also working with an advisory board that includes leaders and business owners in the area. The district would encompass parts of Capitol Hill, City Park, City Park West, Cheesman Park, Baker and Five Points, based on the locations of queer historical sites from the 1930s to today.The Mile High City’s LGBTQ+ s...

Marrero: Students who make mistakes need a second chance not an alternative school

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:52 GMT

Students have the right to know they are safe in our schools — safe to explore, create and learn together. They have the right to be safe from violence in all its forms. This is the challenge we face as a school community in Denver Public Schools and the impetus for the creation of our comprehensive Operational Safety Plan.Yet, this is not an us versus them situation. It is everyone, all of us, against the scourge of gun violence.While the potential return of School Resource Officers has garnered the most attention during the past few months, many community members have also voiced their concerns regarding our Discipline Matrix. Specifically our commitment to providing all students, regardless of their past disciplinary infractions, with an appropriate education.These community members have called for students who have had significant disciplinary issues to be placed in alternative or virtual schools. While I understand their concerns, it is my belief that to do this not only ...

Denver liquor shops — big and small — blame wine in grocery stores for falling sales

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:52 GMT

The vote by a slim majority of Coloradans to allow wine to be sold in grocery stores has led to a drop in sales at mom-and-pop liquor shops in the three months since the new law took effect, according to store owners and the state’s independent liquor store association.“We’re screwed,” said Lisa Von Feldt, owner of The Wine Seller and Spirits Too at 600 E. Sixth Ave. in Denver. “I hate to say it’s the end of an era, but I’m afraid it could be for a lot of people.”Von Feldt’s corner shop was handed down to her by her father, who bought it from her uncle. “All of the liquor stores in Denver started out that way,” she said.Today, the Colorado market is no longer solely made up of family-owned liquor stores. Not only have national chains and big-box liquor stores entered the mix, but privileges once reserved for these establishments — the sale of wine and full-strength beer — are now shared with grocery and co...

6 Colorado horseback rides that will have you high in the saddle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:52 GMT

One of the most peaceful ways to see the state’s diverse landscapes is by saddling up and hopping on a horse for a memorable ride. Lucky for us, horse rides throughout the state venture to cool places — alongside southern Colorado’s wavy sandy dunes, through the forests in Rocky Mountain National Park, and along trails that lead to hidden waterfalls.We’re sharing six of our favorite horse riding adventures in Colorado, from afternoon trail rides to multi-day pack trips that culminate with stories around a campfire.A horse rider follows a sandy path toward the dunes at Great Sand Dunes Park and Preserve. If you don’t have a horse, join a trip organized by nearby Zapata Ranch. (Provided by Madeline Jorden/Zapata Ranch)Great Sand Dunes National Park and PreserveUnless you have a horse of your own, being a guest of Zapata Ranch may be your only ticket to ride in Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve — and it’s an experience like no other. As you make your w...

Heaven Creamery moving one store and adding two more

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:52 GMT

Heaven Creamery is scooping up real estate. The local ice cream parlor chain is moving its Cherry Creek store and has two new locations in the works in Arvada and Boulder. The additions will bring the company to six stores in the area.Owner Martha Trillo moved to Denver and opened the first Heaven Creamery in Centennial a few months before pandemic lockdowns. Prior to that, she opened Kiwi International Delights in Avon in 2014, which is still open.In Cherry Creek, Heaven is moving from 299 Milwaukee St. to 1,500 square feet at 158 Fillmore St. because its current property is set to be redeveloped by its new owner, Matt Joblon’s BMC Investments.Trillo said she knew when she entered the lease for 299 Milwaukee St. two years ago that the previous owners, the Gart family, planned to sell. She’ll open in the new spot this September.“Fortunately, we didn’t struggle finding a place,” Trillo said. “It was meant to be, it was waiting for us. We were lucky because everything is under constru...

Hit-and-run driver plows into Anaheim home: video

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:52 GMT

A hit-and-run driver is being sought Tuesday after plowing into a home in Anaheim overnight. The incident took place around midnight in the 2600 block of Lincoln Avenue and was recorded on a nearby Ring camera. The video showed what was described by witnesses as an older model Honda CRV apparently leaving a bar on the opposite side of the street. At one point after leaving the parking lot, the vehicle went into reverse and was seen crashing through a fence, a bush, and eventually into the home. Resident Luis Delavega described what it was like inside the home.“It was a little traumatic at first. You know, hearing the loud speed of the car coming through and the next thing you know just the loud boom and everything shifting toward us as we’re laying down,” Delavega said. The driver then apparently struck a parked pickup truck while fleeing the scene. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident but the driver remains on the loose. No suspect description has been released.

Man dies after being shot in Hollywood; gunman sought

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:52 GMT

Police are searching for whoever shot and killed a man in Hollywood late Monday night.The shooting was reported shortly before 10 p.m. near the intersection of Carlton Way and Gower Street. Officers arrived at the scene and found the victim down with gunshot wounds. The unidentified man was pronounced dead at a local hospital, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson confirmed. He was described as being between 35 and 40 years old. Investigators believe there may have been some type of dispute prior to the shooting. A small encampment was found at the scene but it was unclear if the victim was homeless. No description of the gunman was immediately available.

'It was a big blessing': Doctor spots man's skin cancer during train ride

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the summer sun continues to beam down, doctors warn about the dangers of skin cancer. According to the Prevent Cancer Foundation, it's the most common form of cancer in the country, and yet a majority of adults don't get checked for it. It's a danger that hit close to home for Chris Meffen, after a train ride that might have saved his life. "It was a big blessing," Meffen said. While enjoying time with his family, Meffen said a woman approached him concerned about a spot on his face. Meffen said he had his spot for nearly five years before getting it tested. (Photo: Chris Meffen)"(She) asked me, 'Have you ever had that spot on your, on your face checked?' They said that, you know, I should have a dermatologist look at it," he said. That woman was Dr. Chelsey Straight, a dermatologist. "Instantly his wife was like, 'I've been telling you that you need to get this looked at,'" Dr. Straight said. Student loan debt: Borrowers brace for Supreme Court decision Straig...

Several former A’s stars finalists to start in MLB All-Star Game, but who will represent Oakland in Seattle?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:52 GMT

The Athletics will be heavily represented in two weeks at the All-Star Game in Seattle.Or as longtime followers of the A’s may call it, the John Fisher Garage Sale Game.Among those A’s who were shipped out in recent years who not only could surface in Seattle for the July 11 game but are currently in the mix to be voted as starters are catchers Sean Murphy (Atlanta) and Jonah Heim (Texas), as well as first baseman Matt Olson (Atlanta), third baseman Matt Chapman (Toronto) and second baseman Marcus Semien (Texas).That doesn’t even include pitchers Sonny Gray (Minnesota), Chris Bassitt (Toronto) and Jesus Luzardo (Miami).With a record of 20-60 and losers of nine of their last 10 games, the A’s will have a player named by virtue of the MLB requirement that each team be represented. Oakland’s lone representative last season was right-handed starter Paul Blackburn, who pitched a scoreless inning for the American League at Dodger Stadium.At the time of his se...

Warriors’ salary cap cheat sheet: A look at Golden State’s financial situation heading into free agency

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:52 GMT

Mike Dunleavy Jr. has his work cut out for him.The Warriors’ offseason goal is to extend their championship window by bringing in a better supporting cast to surround Stephen Curry. But due to the Warriors’ crippling financial situation and new restrictions from the latest collective-bargaining agreement, it’ll be a challenge to do just that.The Warriors are well above the second tax apron, even before potentially re-signing Draymond Green, Golden State’s top free agent target. That means they have little options to bring in outside talent. The mid-level exemption, which they used on Donte DiVincenzo last offseason, won’t be at their disposal this time around.The Warriors got two players, Brandin Podziemski (No. 19) and Trayce Jackson-Davis (No. 57), in last Thursday’s draft. Beyond that, though, Golden State’s only ways to add players are through trades or with veteran minimum signings.Dunleavy orchestrated his first big trade as the Warrio...