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Proposition HH supporters have cash to compete, but opposition hopes to fight off property tax measure

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:35 GMT

The campaigns battling over Proposition HH have entered the homestretch on relatively equal financial footing as the property tax relief ballot measure faces growing opposition from local governments and business groups.The question, pitched by Gov. Jared Polis and fellow Democrats in the legislature to deal with expected tax hikes next year due to rising property values, is the biggest measure on Colorado’s ballot this fall. It’s drawing backing from liberal groups and unions as well as the AARP and the League of Women Voters.But the complex measure’s potential impact on local property tax revenue, and next year’s state tax refunds, has drawn fire from the Colorado Municipal League, the National Federation of Independent Business and other groups. The CML represents the interests of cities and towns across the state.That gives the conservative campaign leading the fight more ammunition as it attempts to defeat Proposition HH, putting state officials on the d...

Broncos releasing veteran OLB Randy Gregory, Sean Payton confirms, bailing on five-year contract after just 10 games

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:35 GMT

Sean Payton and the Broncos delivered a Week 5 surprise Wednesday by starting the process releasing veteran pass rusher Randy Gregory, head coach Sean Payton confirmed Wednesday.Gregory inked a five-year deal worth up to $70 million in the spring of 2022 but played in just 10 games for the franchise. He had about $28 million guaranteed on his deal.“It’s something we just felt is best for our team right now, timing-wise,” Payton said, adding that the team initiated the decision process rather than Gregory asking to be released. … “You spend a lot of time on decisions like this and, like I said, we felt like it was best for our team.”The former second-round draft pick from Dallas missed 10 weeks with a knee injury last year and had struggled to generate production early on in 2023. On Sunday against Chicago, second-year man Nik Bonitto took his starting spot.Gregory had a guaranteed $14 million base salary for 2023 and a cap hit of $16.1 million. Ac...

LAX finally fixes major traveler gripe

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:35 GMT

Los Angeles County's largest and busiest airport has reached a major milestone, completing a construction project that fixes a problem that has plagued travelers for years.On Wednesday, Los Angeles World Airports announced that passengers can now go from terminal to terminal -all terminals- without having to leave and re-enter through security.The passenger improvements were made possible by the completion of the connector between Terminal 3 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal.Passengers who catch a connection through LAX will no longer need to leave and re-enter security when getting onto their next flight.The iconic LAX Los Angeles International Airport Sign at Night.The only way to get between terminals is to walk in sequential order, and the walking distance between terminals 1 and 8 is about 2 miles, LAX said.But additional improvements are coming. When the much-anticipated Automated People Mover opens in 2024, pedestrian bridges will create more connectivity between ter...

IRS releases new income tax brackets for 2023

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:35 GMT

The Internal Revenue Service released this week higher federal tax brackets and standard deductions for 2023 amid soaring inflation.The income thresholds have increased for each bracket, which will apply for tax year 2023 and returns filed in 2024, CNBC reported. IRS will pause taking claims for pandemic-era tax credit due to an influx of fraudulent claims The tax brackets show how much a taxpayer will owe in federal income taxes on each “taxable income” portion, which is calculated by adding up all income sources and then subtracting any standard deductions, according to H&R Block.These are the newly released federal tax brackets for tax year 2023Married$22,000 or less10% of the taxable income$22,001 to $89,450$2,200 plus 12% of the amount over $22,000$89,451 to $190,750$10,294 plus 22% of the amount over $89,450$190,751 to $364,200$32,580 plus 24% of the amount over $190,750$364,201 to $462,500$74,208 plus 32% of the amount over $364,200$462,501 to $693,750$105,664 plus 35%...

Man Dead following Motorcycle Accident on Alvarado Street [Fallbrook, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:35 GMT

Rear-End Collision Near Morro Street Kills 33-Year-Old MotorcyclistFALLBROOK, CA (October 4, 2023) – Sunday evening, a motorcycle accident on Alvarado Street near Camp Pendleton claimed the life of one man.According to CHP, the collision happened around 10:00 p.m. on Alvarado St. near Morro Street in Fallbrook.Investigators said a Harley-Davidson motorcycle rear-ended a Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck traveling eastbound.Subsequently, the rider collided with several parked vehicles in the area.Responding medical personnel transported the motorcyclist to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. However, his identity remains undisclosed to the public pending notification from the next of kin.No other injuries were reported in the crash. Police do not suspect drugs and alcohol to be a factor in the incident.Those with additional information regarding the Alvarado Street motorcycle crash are encouraged to contact the CHP at 706-643-3400.Sweet James sends out their warm and since...

Driver Pronounced Dead following Head-On Accident on Olive Avenue [Vista, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:35 GMT

Two-Vehicle Crash near North Melrose Drive Left One FatalityVISTA, CA (October 4, 2023) – Thursday morning, a head-on accident on Olive Avenue took the life of one person.The fatal collision happened around 7:00 a.m. along Olive Ave. and North Melrose Drive in the city of Vista.According to the police, a Chevrolet traveling north along the 400 block of Melrose drifted into the southbound lanes for unknown reasons.As a result, the Chevy collided with an oncoming Toyota. Despite the life-saving efforts of the paramedics, the Chevy driver succumbed to his injuries at the scene.The Toyota driver did not sustain injuries, according to the sheriff’s office.At this time, the identity of the deceased driver has not been disclosed to the public, pending notification from the next of kin.In the end, authorities closed down the north and southbound lanes between Copper Drive and Olive Avenue as crews cleared the scene.No further details regarding the Olive Avenue head-on crash have been ...

Reinventing Fashion Manufacturing: How ARGYLE Haus and Houman Salem are Transforming LA’s Fashion Scene

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:35 GMT

From its early days as a denim and surfwear hub to its current status as a leading force in contemporary design, Los Angeles has played a pivotal role in global fashion. Today, the city is a melting pot of high-end couture, streetwear, and eco-conscious labels.Yet, it’s not all glitz and glamor – LA’s fashion scene has its challenges, too. Local manufacturers and fashion entrepreneurs constantly wrestle with overseas competition, rising costs, and changing consumer preferences.Conversely, the rise of digital platforms and a renewed appreciation for locally-made goods have presented fresh avenues. ARGYLE Haus of Apparel, the brainchild of entrepreneur Houman Salem, is right in the center of attention.Salem’s foray into fashion was far from conventional. From spearheading a number of brands and owning a lingerie store, Salem dove head first into fashion manufacturing. Reflecting on his early days in the industry, Salem reveals that the intimate apparel sector proved to be cost-e...

Letters: Paying enough | Making good | Security staffing | Republican chaos | Inaccurate picture | Ukraine support

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:35 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Bay Area residentsalready paying enoughRe: “Funding for transit is ‘at a crossroads’” (Page A1, Oct. 3).It comes as no surprise that a recent survey found little enthusiasm for transit subsidies, and much less for tax, toll and fare increases.Over the last several elections, voters in Santa Clara County have passed multiple tax and fee increases including gas taxes, the Caltrain Measure RR tax, two bridge toll increases, three VTA sales taxes, Santa Clara County’s Measure A 1/8-cent sales tax, the state Proposition 30 1/4-cent sales tax and the 2010 Measure B vehicle registration fee of $10. Additionally, we’re on the hook to pay back numerous state bond issues including high-speed rail, the Proposition 1 water bond and the infrastructure bonds of 2006.All these fees contribute to making the Bay Area a horribly expensive place to live; especially for people of modest means, who mu...

McCarthy ouster leaves House adrift, GOP in search of leader

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:35 GMT

By Farnoush Amiri and Stephen Groves | Associated PressWASHINGTON — The stunning removal of Kevin McCarthy as speaker has left the House adrift as Republicans struggle to bring order to their fractured majority and begin the difficult and potentially prolonged process of uniting around a new leader.The House convened briefly Wednesday and then went into recess, with North Carolina Rep. Patrick McHenry, the caretaker speaker pro tempore, serving in the job with very little power for the foreseeable future. Other Republicans left Washington, awaiting the next steps.The House will try to elect a speaker as soon as next week. The timing is nowhere near certain as Republicans line up for their chance at the gavel amid the bitter divisions that sparked the chaos.The House majority leader, Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., is in line for the post, but he faced an immediate challenge from Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, the Judiciary Committee chairman and a favorite of conservatives, who quickly announc...

Julia Ormond sues Weinstein saying he assaulted her

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:35 GMT

By Deepti Hajela and Andrew Dalton | Associated PressNEW YORK — Julia Ormond, who starred in films alongside the likes of Brad Pitt and Harrison Ford in the 1990s before her spotlight faded, filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein of sexually assaulting her in 1995 and then hindering her career.Ormond, who also accuses The Walt Disney Co., Miramax and her former agents of knowing Weinstein was a problem but doing nothing about it, filed the case in state Supreme Court in Manhattan under the Adult Survivors Act, a law passed last year that allows a temporary window for those who allege sexual assault to file past the state’s normal deadlines.In her suit, Ormond says she was a star on the rise when she met Weinstein in 1994. She says she kept in touch with him to discuss scripts and projects, and in 1995 entered into a production agreement with Miramax, where he was co-chairman. She accuses him of committing sexual battery against her in Dece...