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Broncos DC Vance Joseph has high expectations — and plans to be kept under wraps — for rookie LB Drew Sanders

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:37:47 GMT

On one of the hottest training camp days of the summer, Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph on Wednesday served up a cool, refreshing glass of intrigue.The subject: Rookie inside linebacker Drew Sanders.At 6-foot-5 and 233 pounds, the first-year defender is hard to miss on the field. Working mostly with the No. 2 units throughout camp, he’s made some flashy plays and showed his size and range in myriad ways. He’s also working through the typical rookie bumps in the road.But to hear Joseph tell it, we haven’t seen anything yet as it pertains to the former Arkansas standout.“He’s a talent. He can really run and he’s really smart,” Joseph said. “We’ve got some things that he’s going to do in the fall that we won’t show right now. He’s all in. Right now, we’re focused on playing him at linebacker and being a good dime for us on third down. He’s improving every single day.”Payton referred to Sanders as a “pressure player” after the draft, meaning he’s projected as a guy who can be...

Broncos Camp Rewind, Day 13: Adam Trautman strengthens case to be No. 1 tight end

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:37:47 GMT

Player AttendancePhysically Unable to Perform list: OLB Baron Browning (knee). Non-Football Injury list: DL Mike Purcell (knee).Did not practice: CB K’Waun Williams, Safeties Justin Simmons (groin) and P.J. Locke, CB Riley Moss (core), RT Mike McGlinchey (knee), TE Chris Manhertz, WR Brandon Johnson (ankle), DT Forrest Merrill and RB Tyler Badie. Locke, Williams and Merrill were not on the field.Returned to practice: Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto (hip) and tight end Tommy Hudson after not playing on Monday and Tuesday.Top PlayTrautman, tight end No. 1?: Broncos tight end Adam Trautman did his best Odell Beckham Jr. impression. During the red zone period, quarterback Russell Wilson rocketed a pass down the middle when Trautman made a one-handed touchdown grab in double coverage.“Honestly, I just stuck my hand out there and hoped I caught it,” Trautman said. “I’m glad it worked out.”Thumbs UpGarcia makes an impact up front: Broncos defensive tackle Elijah Garcia is doing whatever it ...

2 LAPD officers hurt in Mid-City crash

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:37:47 GMT

Two officers with the Los Angeles Police Department were injured in a Mid-City crash Wednesday morning.The incident occurred around 9 a.m. near the intersection of Venice Boulevard and Cochran Avenue, according to the LAPD.A preliminary investigation revealed the officers were on patrol when they were t-boned by another vehicle, according to LAPD.It is unclear how many occupants were in the other vehicle, or if anyone else was injured in the crash.The conditions of the officers are also unknown.Video from the scene showed the LAPD SUV with heavy front and passenger side damage in the middle of the street and debris strewn about the area.No further details were released.KTLA's Nancy Fontan contributed to this story.

More than 1,200 odor complaints lodged against Santa Clarita Valley landfill

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:37:47 GMT

Air quality regulators have ordered a private landfill in Castaic to take immediate steps to reduce a putrid odor that has prompted more than a thousand complaints from nearby residents.On Tuesday, the South Coast Air Quality Management District sent an “order of abatement” to the owners of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, which is located just south of the Val Verde community and west of Six Flags Magic Mountain.South Coast AQMD says the agency began receiving a large number of odor complaints in May.Investigators determined the stench was the result of elevated levels of sulfur, specifically dimethyl sulfide, in landfill gas emissions which “its gas treatment system is not designed to remove,” officials said.Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic, California. Aug. 16, 2023 (KTLA)Since the start of the investigation, South Coast AQMD has received more than 1,200 complaints, the agency said in a statement.“It has definitely increased,” Val Verde resident Alex Martinez told KTLA on Wednesd...

Should you get pet insurance for a furry friend?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:37:47 GMT

If, like me, you're a pet owner, you've probably already decided you'll do whatever it takes to keep your furry friend happy and healthy.Even so, I was surprised to see a recent report from Consumer Affairs showing that 78% of pet owners would consider going into debt to cover a pet emergency.Forty-three percent of survey respondents said they'd definitely run up debt if their critter required care, while another 35% said that might go down that road.Younger people are the most open to running up a pet-related credit card balance, with more than half of Millennials saying they wouldn't hesitate, and an additional 26% saying it's a possibility."There are a number of factors that go into the price of emergency veterinary care: the urgency and severity of the illness or injury, the extent of investigation needed, the intensity of treatments required, and whether a case is medical or surgical, to name a few," Dr. Rebecca Greenstein, a veterinary medical advisor, told Consumer Reports.Wi...

Invasive hornet species found in the U.S. for the first time

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:37:47 GMT

Bee enthusiasts may be surprised to hear that a new threat has arrived in the U.S. — yellow-legged hornets. On Aug. 9, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed that a non-native hornet species, a yellow-legged hornet, was seen in Georgia for the first time after being spotted on a Savannah property by a local beekeeper. According to officials, this is the country's first sighting of a live yellow-legged hornet. Don’t be mesmerized – you should kill this dazzling bug Yellow-legged hornets are native to tropical and subtropical areas of Southeast Asia and have become established in most of Europe as well as parts of the Middle East. While they look similar to other native species of hornets and bees, their legs are partially or primarily yellow. Their body and head coloration can vary, however, according to the Georgia Department of Agriculture.One of the biggest issues with this insect is that it constructs large, egg-shaped paper ne...

One Hospitalized after Trailer Crash on Interstate 90 [Kittitas County, WA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:37:47 GMT

U-Haul Truck Accident on Interstate 90 Left One HurtKITTITAS COUNTY, WA (August 16, 2023) – On Friday, a crash on Interstate 90 left one person hospitalized, police said.According to the Washington State Patrol, a vehicle was towing a U-Haul when it suddenly broke free in the eastbound lanes.Furthermore, the trailer struck a vehicle traveling eastbound. The vehicle ended up hitting a wall divider.Consequently, the driver of the involved vehicle suffered injuries to an unknown extent, and he was taken to Harborview Hospital. However, his current condition is unknown.Meanwhile, the officers blocked all eastbound lanes of Interstate 90 but reports said that it has reopened since.Kittitas County Officials will release additional information as it becomes available to the public.Like other truck accidents, unsecured cargo, and lost load can cause death, serious injury, and/or property damage. While the truck driver must inspect the load to ensure it is adequately secured and safe t...

Off-Duty L.A. Deputy Fatally Shot By Police At Fontana Golf Course

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:37:47 GMT

An off-duty deputy for the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) was fatally shot by Fontana PD at a local golf course, Tuesday.The incident occurred at Sierra Lakes Golf Club after Fontana PD responded to a call for shots fired.Well that escalated quickly… From the news report: “Fontana, California.— The suspect had shot at a wall near a house before heading toward the golf club with two guns where he was shot by PD. He was transported with serious injuries to the hospital.”#police… pic.twitter.com/q8iL98nHyJ— Mrgunsngear (@Mrgunsngear) August 16, 2023The deputy, identified as 45-year-old Alejandro Diaz, was allegedly armed and fired shots at the course. Diaz was treated on-scene after the shooting, then transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.The “lethal force encounter,” as San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department described it, is being investigated by its Specialized Investigations Division, in collaboration with LASD and Fon...

1 Killed in Fiery Single-Vehicle Accident on Southeast Petrovitsky Road [Renton, WA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:37:47 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Fiery Auto Collision near 126th AvenueRENTON, WA (August 16, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, one victim was killed in a fiery single-car accident on Southeast Petrovitsky Road.Authorities responded to the scene around 12:30 a.m., near 126th Avenue on August 5th.Following preliminary duties, officers suspect that the driver of a 2010 Mercedes struck a curb and veered off the road. The vehicle then became engulfed in flames.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced one occupant inside the Mercedes dead at the scene. Although, police have not yet released their identity.Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Those with further information regarding the accident on Southeast Petrovitsky Road are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as possible.The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased victim who are grie...

Two Killed, Four Injured in Head-On Crash on Avenue E [Lancaster, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:37:47 GMT

Car Collision near 60th Street East Left Two FatalitiesLANCASTER, CA (August 16, 2023) – Sunday afternoon, a head-on crash on Avenue E left two people dead and four other people hospitalized.The deadly collision occurred around 12:45 p.m. on Avenue E and 60th Street East.According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, a Dodge Charger collided with a Chevrolet Silverado for unknown reasons. Video footage from the scene showed a heavily damaged dark-colored sedan, a light-colored vehicle, and a flipped pickup truck.Unfortunately, the first responders declared the two drivers dead at the scene. Meanwhile, two other people were in critical condition, and two others suffered minor injuries.Medical personnel transported all surviving patients to Antelope Valley Medical Center for treatment. At this time, the identities of those involved in the crash have not been disclosed to the public.The Sheriff’s Lancaster station is leading the investigation. Authorities temporarily closed...