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John Elway moving on from Broncos after consulting contract ends without renewal

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:19:54 GMT

John Elway’s contractual connection with the Denver Broncos has come to a close.The pre-eminent figure in franchise history never figures to end up too far from the team he led to a pair of Super Bowl titles as a quarterback, and then to another title as its general manager. But his contract with the franchise concluded at the end of the league year last month and is not being renewed, the team confirmed Tuesday.Elway did not return phone calls from The Post seeking comment, but the Hall of Fame quarterback did confirm the news to 9News, saying the franchise is “in good hands,” under its new ownership.Elway has served as a consultant for the past year after more than a decade as a high-ranking franchise executive. Over the past year, he was available to general manager George Paton and others but was not frequently in the building or involved in any real capacity in the day-to-day running of the franchise.Before that, though, he was the top football executive from ...

Medina Alert issued for hit-and-run crash in Denver

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:19:54 GMT

A Medina Alert was issued Tuesday for a white van involved in a serious injury crash in Denver.If you see this vehicle, please call 9-1-1. pic.twitter.com/ntEQwzwAvF— CBI (@CBI_Colorado) April 4, 2023The hit and run crash happened at about 1:20 p.m. Tuesday at Park Avenue West and West Globeville Road, according to the Denver Police Department.Investigators are looking for a white Chevrolet van with blue lettering on the side, spelling ROTECH, license plate ROQ644.Anyone who sees the vehicle is asked to call 911 or police at 720-337-1029.

Rockies’ Bud Black: “We need to clean up the walks”

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:19:54 GMT

Bud Black has talked the talk, now it’s up to his pitchers to clean up the walks.“It’s something that we have stressed to the pitchers from Day 1 of spring training,” the manager said Saturday after Rockies pitchers issued eight walks in an 8-4 loss at San Diego. “They are aware of it. Tonight, the third game of the year, it didn’t happen for us. Over the long haul, we have to rectify what happened tonight and not let that happen again.”But it happened again Monday night in a 13-4 loss to the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Starter Ryan Feltner walked five in just 4 2/3 innings. He threw 92 pitches before getting the hook.“We’ve got to get over the efficiency hurdle,” Black told reporters in Los Angeles. “There’s too often that the pitch count is run up there (early), and (Feltner’s) got to be in the strike zone more often.”Last season, Colorado averaged 3.40 walks per nine innings, the sixth-highest rate in the majors. That’...

Denver election results: Updates on mayoral race, city council, Park Hill golf course and more

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:19:54 GMT

Expedia launches ChatGPT in app to assist with travel bookings

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:19:54 GMT

Travel booking site Expedia announced this week it has integrated the popular artificial intelligence chatting service ChatGPT into its mobile app to assist travelers with booking trips.Those looking to book a getaway can utilize the controversial AI service to discuss places to go, where to stay and how to get around different areas of interest. But Expedia says that's not all the service can do. "The new trip planning experience brings in intelligent shopping by automatically saving hotels discussed in the conversation to a 'trip' in the app, helping members stay organized and making it easier for them to start choosing dates, checking availability, and adding on flights, cars or activities," Expedia said in a news release.Expedia's newest app update includes the capability to plan a trip with the help of artificial intelligence. Peter Kern, Vice Chairman and CEO of Expedia Group, said integrating ChatGPT into the Expedia app combines existing AI capabilities and offers travelers ...

Armed grease thief busted by Beverly Hills cops

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:19:54 GMT

A man wanted in connection with a string of commercial-kitchen grease thefts was arrested late last month, authorities with the Beverly Hils Police Department announced Monday.  The suspect, identified as Alfred Jose Padilla of Lynwood, was taken into custody after an “investigative traffic stop” just before 2 a.m. on Mar. 24, according to a BHPD news release. While authorities did not provide the exact location of the traffic stop, they did note that the suspect was also in possession of a loaded firearm and a controlled substance. Truck belonging to Alfred Padilla, who was arrested on March 24, 2023, by police in Beverly Hills. (BHPD)Firearm found in Alfred Padilla's possession when he was arrested by police in Beverly Hills on Mar. 24, 2023. (BHPD)Often referred to as cooking oil, kitchen grease is traded as a commodity and is used in the production of renewable diesel and biodiesel fuels. Many restaurants store the kitchen byproduct in tanks behind the building, where it is...

Letters: Broaden diversity | Gas prices | Start of trouble | No postal service | Courts’ accountability

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:19:54 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Central San shouldbroaden diversityCentral Contra Costa Sanitary District’s Board is considering four candidates for its open board seat, in Division 3, Walnut Creek.Central San’s 75-year history has never included a person of color on its board. It has predominately been older White males. This has slowly changed with the addition of two White women and needs to continue on this trajectory to bring in more diversity. Central San could benefit from diversity to more accurately reflect the composition of our community.Of the four candidates, two are women of color, while the other two are older and white. It is time to make governing boards reflect the diversity of the people they represent. Central San’s Board should choose either Florence Wedington or Mona Gupta.Boards need to recognize diversity, equity and inclusion to promote better decision-making, prevent blind spots while making ...

Warriors star Steph Curry to star in NBC mockumentary series: report

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:19:54 GMT

Steph Curry is set to make another foray into the world of entertainment, this time as a co-star in a mockumentary-style comedy series.The Warriors’ two-time MVP will apparently be playing himself in ‘Mr. Throwback’, which is in development at NBC, according to a report published Tuesday by Deadline’s Peter White. Comedian Adam Pally will play Curry’s counterpart, a sports memorabilia trader who happened to play alongside Curry on a childhood team.Universal Television is partnering with Curry’s Unanimous Media on the project, after the two companies reportedly struck a deal in 2021.Related ArticlesGolden State Warriors | Andrew Wiggins’ return to Warriors is imminent — but is it too late? Golden State Warriors | Andrew Wiggins back with Warriors, but can he fix them for NBA playoffs? Golden State Warriors | Andrew Wiggins expected to return to Warriors this week, per sources Golden State Warriors | ...

Letters: Hate crimes | Fighting for constituents | Poor sportsmanship | Pursuing diversity | Hold liars accountable

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:19:54 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Legislation would helpcodify hate crimesRe: “Bill aims to bolster hate-crime charges” (Page B1, April 2).I understand the purpose of the California Public Defenders Association’s opposition to further clarification of hate crime criteria that address prosecution problems based on accused perpetrators’ motivations. It’s currently too difficult for the DA to establish a case a jury relates to and will understand as a crime.Hate has become normative in our society. So has hate-motivated behavior, and this affects juries.This legislation (AB 1064) however will clarify for arresting officers, investigators, DAs and CPDAs that a pattern of targeted hate behaviors establishes a hate crime motivation. The bill can also help to actually establish, in practice, an understanding of these patterns, as illegal examples for investigators during future case development.People who have never experience...

Woman vanishes in San Francisco during cruise vacation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:19:54 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Police Department Missing Person Unit is asking for the public’s assistance to find a missing 33-year-old woman. On Monday at 6 p.m., a woman called SFPD's Central Police Station reporting that Alaina Marie Adams was missing. Adams does not live in California and she was supposed to board a cruise ship at Pier 27, police said. Adams never boarded the ship, and she remained missing as of Tuesday afternoon, police said.Adams is described as white, 5'4" tall, weighs 140 pounds, has black hair, and brown eyes. Adams has tattoos behind both ears and a tattoo on her right foot. Alaina Marie Adams is missing in San Francisco. (SFPD image) The SFPD Special Victims/Missing Persons Unit is leading this investigation. "At this time, there are no known (imminent) risk factors associated with Adams and there is no evidence of foul play," police wrote.Anyone who sees Adams should call 911. Anyone with information on her possible whereabouts should call th...