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Missing indigenous person alert issued in Englewood for a 13-year-old girl

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:55:32 GMT

A 13-year-old indigenous girl is missing from Englewood, and authorities ask the public’s help in locating her.Missing Indigenous Person Alert:Eliana Garcia is 13, Indigenous, 5'05"/130 lbs. She has red hair and brown eyes, last seen July 14, in the 2200 block of W Wesley Ave. in Englewood. She goes by the nickname "Rory." If seen, call 9-1-1 or Englewood Police at (303) 761-7410. pic.twitter.com/3CPsnteLRK— CBI (@CBI_Colorado) July 14, 2023Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Arapahoe County officials searching for 4 missing children last seen Friday Crime and Public Safety | Missing teen who was last seen Wednesday in Granby has been found safe Crime and Public Safety | El Paso County officials searching for missing at-risk teen, last seen Thursday Eliana Garcia was last seen Friday morning in the 2200 block of West Wesley Avenue, according to a missing indigenous person alert issued by the Colo...

Will higher interest rates, continued low inventory hamper summer home buying?

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:55:32 GMT

Summer is traditionally a busy time for buying and selling homes. Many families choose to relocate while school’s out.Warmer weather also makes it easier to move.According to Zillow data analyzed by MovingFeedback, an online resource that helps connect people relocating with moving companies, July is typically the busiest month for home sales in Colorado.But after struggling with months of historic low inventory, higher interest rates, and rising prices, will the summer season return to something resembling the norm for potential home buyers?Limited homes availableBuyers have struggled this year with a limited number of available homes. And that’s unlikely to change soon.In the June Market Trends Report from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors, Steve Danyliw, a past chairman of DMAR’s Market Trend Committee and Realtor, said that home sales dropped much more sharply in the first half of the year than forecast.“Our housing market continues to navigate unc...

California couple charged nearly $30K for one Uber ride

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:55:32 GMT

Riverside residents Douglas Ordonez and Dominique Adams were excited to celebrate their five-year wedding anniversary with a vow renewal during an idyllic getaway, but an Uber charge for nearly $30,000 left them without money in a foreign country. It all started when Adams was in Costa Rica and took an Uber to the airport so she could fly to Guatemala to meet her husband. "I took an Uber, everything was fine, I didn't think twice about it," Adams told KTLA in an interview.Adams said as soon as she got inside the airport in Costa Rica, her husband called her saying his credit card declined. Douglas Ordonez and Dominique Adams are shown in Guatemala in this undated photo provided by Adams."He checked our bank account and saw the almost $30,000 charge, and we both were like 'What the hell? What do we even do?'" What was supposed to have been a ₡30,000 Costa Rican Colones charge - which equates to a little more than $55 - was processed as a $30,000 charge. With no money, the couple had ...

13-year-old boy crashes stolen car into LAPD motorcycle officer, another vehicle, police say

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:55:32 GMT

A 13-year-old boy faces a charge of assault with a deadly weapon after he struck a motorcycle officer with a stolen car, then hit another car in the San Fernando Valley, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. At about 3:30 p.m. Thursday, a motorcycle officer was flagged down about a reported stolen car, and when the officer found the allegedly stolen vehicle, it did not yield to a traffic stop, the LAPD said in a news release. During "a short pursuit," the allegedly stolen car hit the officer's motorcycle, then "another uninvolved motorist," the release said. The boy driving the car and the passenger, a 15-year-old girl, were taken into custody, police sai.dWhile the girl was released, the boy was booked into juvenile hall on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. His identity is not being released due to his age.The officer and third-party motorist have been hospitalized and released. Anyone with information is asked to call 213-486-6850.To report information anonymousl...

Marijuana found at White House before cocaine discovery: reports

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:55:32 GMT

While the discovery of cocaine in the White House earlier this month came as a shock to many, it turns out it's not the first time drugs have been found there.In July and September 2022, Secrete Service agents found marijuana in the White House, according to Fox News. While marijuana is legal in Washington, D.C., it's illegal at the federal level and not allowed on federal property like the White House."Small amounts" of the plant were found at the White House and destroyed, the Secret Service told Fox."No one was arrested in these incidents, because the weight of the marijuana confiscated did not meet the legal threshold for federal charges or D.C. misdemeanor criminal charges, as the District of Columbia had decriminalized possession," a Secret Service spokesperson added. Trump criticizes end of White House cocaine probe  Much like with the marijuana, no one has been arrested for the discovered cocaine, and it's likely that no one will be, as the Secret Service ended its investi...

Disney's Haunted Mansion listed for sale on Zillow

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:55:32 GMT

Enter if you dare, foolish mortals.Disney’s Haunted Mansion is looking for a new buyer after the home was listed on Zillow. The 13,195 square-foot property is located in New Orleans Square, just minutes away from the downtown area.The property has a library filled with spooky ghost stories, a foyer with scary statues and a ballroom that’s the perfect place to host ghostly soirées.  A photo of the library inside the Haunted Mansion. (Zillow) A photo of the library inside the Haunted Mansion. (Zillow) A glimpse into the dining hall at the Haunted Mansion. (Zillow) A glimpse into the dining hall at the Haunted Mansion. (Zillow) The entry table guests will see as they enter the mansion. (Zillow) A photo of the Seance room at the Haunted Mansion. (Zillow) Parking, however, isn’t available, with Zillow advising prospective buyers to run away from the haunted location.The mansion, built in 1823, sells for the price of a human soul and can't actually be purchased by anyone. The listing...

Meet Sean Finn, the Business Ace Taking on the Film Industry & More

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:55:32 GMT

Sean Finn is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and led businesses in a variety of industries, including energy, entertainment, real estate, and health care. His ventures detail hundreds of millions of reasons why his business acumen is so well respected. In the entertainment industry, Finn has been an equity partner in a number of films, including Black Swan (Natalie Portman), Hacksaw Ridge (Mel Gibson), and Black Mass (Johnny Depp), to name a few.Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Finn would go on to become a professional hockey player during his college years, however, a career-ending injury sent him reeling and rethinking his life ahead. After regrouping, Finn completed his undergraduate studies at Wilfred Laurier College University before matriculating to law school, shortly thereafter, he had a brief stint in the pharmaceutical industry before he found his true calling in real estate. The Houston-based entrepreneur founded the real estate investment and development firm, F...

Dream Ear Productions and Rap Legends Mistah F.A.B and Too Short Team Up for ‘West Side’

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:55:32 GMT

Dream Ear Productions, in a groundbreaking collaboration, joins forces with esteemed rap legends Mistah F.A.B and Too Short to release the highly anticipated track, “West Side.” This dynamic union of talent brings together the creative prowess of Dream Ear Productions and the legendary status of Mistah F.A.B and Too Short, resulting in a track that redefines the boundaries of hip-hop. “West Side” showcases the artists’ unparalleled skills, featuring inventive lyricism, captivating delivery, and a hard-hitting beat that resonates with listeners. Prepare to be swept away by the extraordinary synergy of Dream Ear Productions, Mistah F.A.B, and Too Short on “West Side”.Connect:Website: https://www.dreamear.comInstagram: @dreamearprodTwitter: @dreamearprodFacebook: @dreamearprodPR: @TrillestEnt @MajerEntAdvertising disclosure: We may receive compensation for some of the links in our stories. Thank you for supporting LA Weekly and our advertisers.The po...

Gabriel Coury Killed in Scooter Crash on 132nd Avenue [Kent, WA]

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:55:32 GMT

12-Year-Old Boy on Dead after DUI Accident near 230th StreetKENT, WA (July 14, 2023) – Tuesday night, a DUI collision on 132nd Avenue claimed the life of 12-year-old Gabriel Coury.The incident happened on July 11th, at around 7:00 p.m., on 132nd Avenue Southeast, just south of Sunrise Elementary School.According to reports, Gabriel Coury was on his way home from the park riding his scooter when he was struck by a vehicle driven by a 19-year-old man. Gabriel’s mother, Shellie Coury, heard a loud bang and went to investigate. She found her son laying in the road.First responders arrived shortly after and performed life-saving efforts on Gabriel. However, his injuries were too severe. Officials pronounced 12-year-old Gabriel Coury dead at the scene.Meanwhile, the involved driver was found near the area and he was arrested by authorities. Police report that the suspect was driving under the influence. He admitted to drinking four cans of alcoholic iced tea before getting beh...

Record-setting heat draws tourists to Death Valley

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:55:32 GMT

By Ty O’Neil | Associated PressDEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK — As uninviting as it sounds, Death Valley National Park beckons.Even as the already extreme temperatures are forecast to climb even higher, potentially topping records amid a major U.S. heat wave, tourists are arriving at this infamous desert landscape on the California-Nevada border.Daniel Jusehus snapped a photo earlier this week of a famed thermometer outside the aptly named Furnace Creek Visitor Center after challenging himself to a run in the sweltering heat.“I was really noticing, you know, I didn’t feel so hot, but my body was working really hard to cool myself,” said Jusehus, an active runner who was visiting from Germany. His photo showed the thermometer reading at 120 degrees Fahrenheit (48.8 degrees Celsius).Most visitors at this time of year make it only a short distance to any site in the park — which bills itself as the lowest, hottest and driest place on Earth — before returning to the ...