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Santa Cruz named America's best coffee city: study

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:16 GMT

(KRON) -- Looking for somewhere you can conveniently get a good cup of joe? Go no further than Santa Cruz, one recent study says. According to a project by Favy, Santa Cruz is the best coffee city in the United States. The study compared 267 American cities, including factors such as walkability and whether the city has nationally acclaimed coffee shops. Santa Cruz was given the top spot, followed by Olympia, WA and Portland, ME. San Francisco was the only other California city to crack the top 10, coming in at No. 5. San Jose woman loses limbs after battling bacterial infection from tilapia "With the highest coffee roaster and independent coffee shop scores, this California coastal town best known for surf and skate culture is also a coffee lover’s pipe dream. Cat & Cloud and Verve Coffee Roasters both top awards lists for the country's best coffee," Favy wrote about Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz boasts three independent coffee shops per every 10,000 residents, so people who live t...

Capitola Wharf to reopen in summer of 2024

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:16 GMT

CAPITOLA, Calif. (KRON) -- Nearly nine months have passed since powerful winter storms and massive ocean waves split the Capitola Wharf in half. Surfers were out catching much smaller waves on Monday when a welcomed sight appeared next to the broken wharf. Construction crews began staging and setting up machinery.Many locals wondered when they would be able to walk and fish along the wharf again. The good news is, construction for rebuilding the iconic wharf is scheduled to begin next week. Powerful waves batter the Capitola Wharf after the storm destroyed a section of the structure on Jan. 5, 2023, in Capitola, Calif. (Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel via AP)Jessica Kahn, Capitola Public Works Director, said there was no way to fast-track the work. "For a project like this, in the Pacific Ocean, there are a lot of permits involved. There’s a lot of structural calculations that have to be done," Kahn said.Kahn said if everything goes as planned, and no future winter storms chang...

OPINIÓN | Los viajes: ¿placer o puro escapismo?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:16 GMT

Nota del editor: Mari Rodríguez Ichaso ha sido colaboradora de la revista Vanidades durante varias décadas. Especialista en moda, viajes, gastronomía, arte, arquitectura y entretenimiento. Productora de cine. Columnista de estilo de CNN en Español. Las opiniones expresadas en esta columna son exclusivamente suyas. Lee más artículos de opinión en cnne.com/opinion(CNN Español) — ¡Las estadísticas son increíbles! Y los viajes de turismo, de placer ––o de puro escapismo–– se han multiplicado en todas partes del mundo.Es un fenómeno de un nuevo estilo de vida muy impresionante, porque después de los años de confinamiento de la pandemia existe un deseo enorme, casi obsesivo, de viajar. Y no solo una vez al año, en vacaciones, sino cada vez que hay un fin de semana largo, o un puente que nos permita escapar.Yo soy ejemplo de ello, y, como durante muchos años he sido escritora de viajes, recibo correos y mensajes de lectoras y amigas, que me piden consejo y me dicen: “Tengo que ir a e...

Phillips gets first major league win and Benson had 3 RBIs to lead Reds over Twins 7-3

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:16 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Rookie Connor Phillips pitched three-hit ball over seven innings for his first major league win, Will Benson drove in three runs and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Minnesota Twins 7-3 on Monday night in a game with postseason implications for both teams.Cincinnati (79-73) won for the fifth time in seven games and trails Chicago (78-72) by .0003 for the NL’s final wild-card berth, both a half-game behind Arizona (79-72). Miami (78-73) dropped a half-game behind the Reds with a 2-1 loss to the New York Mets,Minnesota (79-72), nearing its third division title in five years, maintained a seven-game lead over second-place Cleveland in the AL Central with 11 games left.Spencer Steer had three hits and Joey Votto capped a three-run seventh with a two-run single off Dallas Keuchel.Phillips (1-0), a 22-year-old right-hander who made his major league debut, hadn’t gotten past five innings in either of his first two big league starts. He gave up solo homers by Royce Lewis...

Reabren dos causas contra Cristina Fernández de Kirchner en Argentina

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:16 GMT

(CNN Español) –– La Cámara Federal de Casación Penal de Argentina resolvió este lunes reabrir dos causas en los que está imputada la vicepresidenta de Argentina, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, y da pie a que se realicen los respectivos juicios orales.Los fallos revocan las medidas de sobreseimiento que habían sido emitidas para ambas causas ––Memorándum de entendimiento con Irán y Hotesur-Los Sauces–– en octubre y noviembre de 2021, respectivamente. Ambos fallos de Casación Penal pueden ser apelados ante la Corte Suprema de Justicia de Argentina, el máximo tribunal del país.CNN está buscando la reacción de Fernández de Kirchner, expresidenta del país en dos períodos consecutivos (2007- 2015). En el pasado, ella ha defendido su inocencia en ambas causas.¿Quién es Cristina Fernández de Kirchner y cuál es su relevancia en la política argentina?En el caso del acuerdo con Irán, el fallo da lugar a los recursos de casación interpuestos por dos querellantes y revoca la decisión de sobrese...

RTD adding more sworn officers in effort to improve safety

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — RTD is closer to making a major change in how the public transit service plans to keep riders safe.FOX31 reported in February about a proposal by RTD's police chief to increase the current force of sworn RTD police officers from 21 to 70 by the end of the year, doubling that to a total of 140 by 2025. Safety remains top concern for RTD bus and train operators FOX31 spoke to riders who said they are relieved to learn of the updated security plan.“Seeing a lot, what’s happening around Denver, especially Union Station area, I’m going to definitely feel a lot safer,” said Ryan, who commutes to work by train.The Problem Solvers found at least 178 passenger reports of assault or injury during 2021 and the first two months of 2022. RTD reports a drop in crimes in 2022 at Union Station. Riders who depend on the service to ride between home and work tell FOX31 they are growing more concerned about becoming victims of crime on platforms and inside buses and trains.“It is th...

Denver Public Schools superintendent 'encouraged' by new annual report

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver Public Schools has just released its annual report covering everything from student learning and progress to student and parent experiences. FOX31 spoke with the district superintendent about the report and goals for the district moving forward.The superintendent said he is satisfied with the progress the district has made over the last year, and he’s hopeful about their plans moving forward. Deputy SRO’s counseling helps teen avoid suicide "I'm incredibly encouraged," Dr. Alex Marrero said when asked about this year's report.The superintendent said he is optimistic about the future of DPS."Considering the year that it has been, the year 2022 and 2023, the academic school year. Also, we're still recuperating from the pandemic like many, many school districts, so the fact we're showing progress in spite of all of the distractions is incredibly encouraging as a superintendent," Marrero said.Air conditioning in Denver schools in focusIt was a school year where ...

What is the Colorado slopper burger, and where to get one?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Many states are famous for a fruit or a vegetable; like Idaho and its potatoes, California's avocados and Iowa's seemingly endless fields of corn. While there's no official food of Colorado, many Coloradans say the state is known for Pueblo green chiles.Those chiles have inspired dishes also famous in Colorado, like green chili and the Colorado-style burger known as the slopper. Top spots to drink local hard cider around Denver A slopper is typically served as two open-faced cheeseburgers, smothered in green chili, with occasional toppings like onions and French fries. The Colorado State Fair's slopper recipe includes Colorado Beef, salad and pepper, buns, pepper jack cheese, and Pueblo green chili. (And just a couple of weeks ago, FOX31's very own Greg Nieto won the slopper eating contest at the fair.)The slopper hamburger (KXRM)Where did the slopper originate?Its official origin is debatable, but Gray's Coors Tavern and Star Bar are often credited with the slopp...

Habitat For Humanity of Broward breaks ground on new community in Coral Springs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:16 GMT

First time owners in Broward County received some housing help.Habitat For Humanity of Broward broke ground on a new community in Coral Springs, Monday.The focus for the organization was on affordability for the working class.“Soon, we’ll be standing on a vibrant, beautiful townhome community that will fulfill the American dream of home ownership and the empowerment that it’s going to provide for almost 100 neighbors,” said Nancy Robin, CEO of Habitat For Humanity of Broward. The land for the homes is being donated by the City of Coral Springs.Construction is slated for November and is expected to be complete by next summer.WSVN is a proud sponsor and supporter of Habitat For Humanity.

Beachgoers from Texas help beached shark in Pensacola

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:16 GMT

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WSVN) — A group of beachgoers raced to save a shark after it gos stuck on the sand.The tourists spotted the ocean predator struggling on shore, so they took matters into their own hands to get it back where it belongs.The group were visiting from Texas and were taking a swim at Pensacola Beach Thursday when they spotted a Mako shark washed ashore.They initially thought the shark was just chasing some prey, but it kept inching closer to shore until it beached itself.After lifeguards told the vacationers there was nothing they could do to help the struggling fish, the group decided to take matters into their own hands.Video captured three people initially pulling on the shark’s tail fin as the creature thrashed in the shallow water, which scared the group.A couple seconds later, they tried once again to pull the shark back into the ocean as it made an even bigger splash.After nearly two minutes, one man was able to turn the shark around and get it into deep eno...