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Colorado Republican sues to block tax credit increase, citing House speaker’s refusal to read bill aloud

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:27:57 GMT

A Colorado Republican lawmaker is asking a state judge to block a new tax credit increase from taking effect because, he alleges, the state House’s speaker violated constitutional procedure during last month’s special session on property taxes and other relief.Rep. Scott Bottoms, of Colorado Springs, filed the suit in Denver District Court Thursday against Gov. Jared Polis and the House’s top Democrat, Speaker Julie McCluskie. Bottoms accused McCluskie of ignoring his request during the session that the tax credit bill, which will increase the Earned Income Tax Credit available to lower-income families, be read aloud in its entirety.That procedure to request a bill be read in full is guaranteed under the state constitution and has been used as a delay tactic by House Republicans against the majority Democrats in recent years.Bottoms is asking the court to block the law from taking effect and is seeking a declaration that his constitutional rights were violated. A H...

Google Analytics is a Game-Changer for Your Business

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:27:57 GMT

Do you know who is visiting your business website and when? What about how your customers find your site and engage with your web pages?If you don’t have Google Analytics, you probably don’t know! But you definitely should.As one of the most popular tools available for tracking and analyzing website traffic and performance, Google Analytics is the key that unlocks a whole new world of integral information for your business.Google Analytics DefinitionGoogle Analytics offers a holistic understanding of your website visitors across devices and platforms. It provides you with essential consumer insights to improve your marketing ROI. You should also know that Google Analytics is free to use.4 Reasons Google Analytics Is a Game-Changer for Your BusinessWith Google Analytics, you’ll be equipped with a more complete understanding of how your audiences engage with your business. You will also have the necessary information to improve consumer experience while driving results and revenue.Her...

Man charged in fatal Thornton Top Golf parking lot shooting

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:27:57 GMT

A 26-year-old man is facing murder and attempted murder charges after a weekend fatal shooting in the parking lot of Top Golf in Thornton.Police on Saturday arrested Victor Salazar-Guarache after the shooting that happened about 12:50 a.m. Saturday in the 16000 block of Grant Street in the Top Golf parking lot.Bryce Holden, 22, died in the shooting that started after a “disturbance” between the business’s employees, and the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office in a Friday news release announced they have charged Salazar-Guarache with first-degree murder and two counts of first-degree attempted murder, as well as a violent crime sentence enhancer.Salazar-Guarache is scheduled to appear in Adams County court at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 2.This was the second shooting to happen in the north metro that stemmed from a parking lot argument.The first shooting happened about 10:30 p.m. Friday in the 8900 block of Harlan Street in Westminster, according to a Westminster Poli...

Southern California beaches battered by huge waves again, prompting closures and warnings

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:27:57 GMT

Massive surf at Southern California beaches caused pier closures early Friday morning and warnings from first responders.While much of the focus was on Thursday's swells, including a dangerous rogue wave in Ventura, Orange County remains one of the epicenters for high surf and officials are urging residents and beachgoers to exercise extra caution.Lifeguards and first responders were out in force at Seal Beach early Friday morning. While the large waves might offer a spectacular view, officials were warning that those conditions could quickly turn for the worse. Rogue wave slams into Southern California beachgoers; 9 hospitalized Robert Canfield is a local videographer and surfer who came to get a look at the massive swells himself. He urged his fellow beachgoers to be extra careful while visiting."Stay on the berm, stay away from the water when it's this size. There's a lot of rip currents that you don't see," Canfield said. "I saw yesterday there was a lot of families that, obv...

Rose Parade preparations continue as event draws closer

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:27:57 GMT

The annual Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena is fast approaching and final preparations are still underway heading into the weekend.As many as 700,000 people are expected to watch the 135th Rose Parade live in person. Beginning New Year's Eve, the streets of Pasadena will be inundated with campers hoping to secure their spot along the parade route. People will be allowed to start lining up on along the parade route on Sunday at noon. Carrie Holland joined by her husband Jim Holland works on a sign that reads "Woven Together The Dance of Life" on the OneLegacy Donate Life Rose Parade Float in Irwindale, Calif. on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)The action starts at the corner of Green Street and Orange Grove Boulevard with a 5.5-mile route heading north and then east onto Colorado Street before eventually ending at Village Street. Road closures will be enacted Sunday at 10 a.m. Live coverage will be provided on KTLA 5 starting at 6 a.m. 2024 Rose Parade: How to...

Why is it crucial to keep your website up-to-date?

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:27:57 GMT

Sponsored ContentIs your website projecting a favorable brand image for your business, helping you stand out from your competitors, and converting customers? If your online presence isn’t augmenting your brand image and driving sales, it’s time for a website refresh.Let’s look at why you should maintain an up-to-date website, the benefits of a website refresh, the common signs of an underperforming website, and tips for a successful website refresh.The Importance of Maintaining an Up-to-Date WebsiteMost consumers search online for products and services. Your website is often the first contact with your business — a modern and engaging experience will help you make a favorable first impression to attract customers.An up-to-date website helps you meet the latest consumer expectations to drive conversions. Meanwhile, search engines use fresh and engaging content as ranking signals. Keeping your website current can help you improve SEO and get found by more customers.The Key Benefits of...

Nobody’s ever lost their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Will Trump be the first?

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:27:57 GMT

By Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles TimesLOS ANGELES — Hollywood Hills resident Andrew Rudick is on a mission.Over the last three years, he’s submitted public records requests, retrieved case documents from the Los Angeles County Superior Court, spoken at City Council meetings and corresponded with government officials.He’s determined to get Donald Trump’s star removed from the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It’s not an easy task.“The reasonably conveyed message to the millions who have walked past that plaque since 2021 is the city’s endorsement of a man who attempted a coup against the United States,” Rudick said at a Los Angeles City Council meeting earlier this month.Although multiple City Council members said they do not support the former president and would like to see his star removed, nobody knows exactly how to make that happen. Several groups with varying levels of jurisdiction have a hand in operating the Walk of Fame, including the City Council, the Hollywood Chamber of Comm...

US child care costs at $40,000 force parents to get second jobs

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:27:57 GMT

By Kelsey Butler, Bloomberg NewsA dramatic increase in child care costs since the pandemic is forcing parents to find new ways of making ends meet, from working part time at a daycare for a discount to driving for a ride-share service on weekends.In a sign of how extraordinary the financial pressure has become — at a time when housing, groceries and other everyday items have also grown more expensive — even workers with full-time positions at the likes of big banks and tech firms are among those embracing such solutions, according to interviews with nearly two dozen parents.The measures show how child care costs are shaping the labor market and straining even relatively high earners. Monthly payments for child care were 32% higher in September than the pre-pandemic average, according to an analysis by the Bank of America Institute of the lender’s customer data. There are ripple effects to the wider economy from the child care squeeze: Families shelling out for this service have been...

More rain for Bay Area set to arrive as waves continue to thrash the coast

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:27:57 GMT

Powerful ocean waves continued to pound California’s coastline on Friday morning — perhaps with slightly less force than 24 hours earlier — and the National Weather Sercice said the second in a series of storms continued to move methodically toward the region.Rain is expected to begin falling by noon and then get heavy as the afternoon and evening progress, NWS meteorologist Roger Gass said. At least an inch is expected through most of the region, although “slightly less” might fall in the South Bay and “a bit more” could soak the coastal mountains, he said.“In general, it’s going to be heavy everywhere,” Gass said.Related ArticlesWeather | Photos: High surf pounds Monterey coast Weather | Photos: Waves batter Santa Cruz County Weather | Big surf slams Southern California beaches for exciting end to 2023 Weather | Watch: Monster waves crash into streets, cars, pedes...

Barack Obama shares his favorite music of 2023, and it’s an eclectic mix

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:27:57 GMT

By Lisa Respers France | CNNIf you want to groove like Barack Obama, you can do so from Afrobeats to Reggaeton.The former president shared his list of favorite songs of the year to his official Instagram on Friday, and it was pretty eclectic.Related ArticlesMusic | Elon Musk and these other 9 bosses had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad 2023 Music | 8 of 2023’s worst destinations for overtourism. Here’s how to avoid the crowds next year Music | Bay Area theater scene bounced back in 2023 — here were 10 top shows Music | These are some of the strangest crime stories of 2023 Music | 2023: A look back at Bay Area images that made our year Included was “On My Mama” by Victoria Monét, “Crazy Love” by Rita Wilson and Keith Urban, “Water” by Tyla and “La Bebé (Remix)” by Yng Lvcas & Peso Pluma.There was also “Cobra” by Megan Thee Stallion, “The Returner” by Allison Russell, and Zach Bryan’s “I R...