San Francisco has several iconic Christmas trees that illuminate the city every December, but the official city tree may not be where you think it is. In fact, it's not really a Christmas tree at all. Before we get to our city's very unique festive offering, here are the also-rans: It's not the one in Union Square, which may be the city's most famous Christmas tree today. The Macy's sponsored (artificial) 83-foot giant has 33,000 energy-efficient LED lights, 1,100 ornaments, and has been going up in Union Square for more than 30 years now. Christmas trees were sporadically erected in Union Square as far back as the 1920s, but the ceremony fell by the wayside over the years until Macy's made it an annual tradition again in 1990. The official city tree is also not the 40-foot tree inside Neiman Marcus just off Union Square. And it's definitely not the controversial upside-down tree in the Westfield Centre. It's not even the 50-foot tree in the grand rotunda at City Hall, … [Read more...]

Sponsored By 0 Crime & Safety A homicide investigation is underway in Highlands Ranch. CBS Denver , News Partner Posted Reply DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – The Douglas County Sheriff's Office asked the public to avoid the area near Park Central Drive in Highlands Ranch. They say there is an active crime scene near Lucent Boulevard and Plaza Drive. A shelter in place was lifted at around 12:30 p.m., sheriff's officials say. A Douglas County Sheriff's official tells CBS4 there a woman was found dead in a vehicle in front of the Mad Greens restaurant, but further details were not released. They add this is not an active shooter investigation. They are calling this a homicide investigation. Read more at CBS Denver. Thank Reply Share To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items [email protected] . … [Read more...]

Sponsored By 13 Crime & Safety WATCH: It was "a celebration" of Suffolk's police family as P.O. Timothy Thrane was discharged from Stony Brook Hospital on Friday. Peggy Spellman Hoey , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Replies Suffolk P.O. Timothy Thrane was discharged from Stony Brook Hospital Medical Center on Friday. He was cheered by hundreds of fellow officers and supporters. His family greeted him wearing "Thrane Strong" t-shirts. Officer Thrane's medical team poses with fellow injured officers who have since returned to work. STONY BROOK, NY — A Long Island police officer , who spent one month recuperating from critical injuries he suffered from an alleged drunk driver, is expected to be home for Christmas, his chief surgeon said at a news conference at Stony Brook Hospital Medical Center on Friday. Suffolk Officer … [Read more...]

Sponsored By Boulder | News | 2d Boulder Grocery Store Shooting: Alissa Incompetent To Stand Trial Four doctors have now found Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa incompetent to stand trial. Amber Fisher , Patch Staff Thank Share Boulder | News | 3d Fort Collins K9 Inox Survives Knife Attack, Police Credit Protective Vest Donated By Family A 29-year-old man was later charged with obstructing a police officer, cruelty to animals and resisting arrest. CBS Denver , News Partner Thank Share Boulder | News | 4d Skier Who Died In Collision At Eldora Resort Identified A skier who died Monday has been identified as Ronald LeMaster, the Boulder County Coroner's Office confirmed. Amber Fisher , Patch Staff Thank Share Boulder … [Read more...]

Sponsored By 0 Crime & Safety Authorities are searching for a possible suspect near Park Central Drive and Lucent Boulevard after the body was discovered Saturday. Megan VerHelst , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO — The Douglas County Sheriff's Department is asking Highlands Ranch residents who live in the Park Central Drive area to shelter in place after a body was found there Saturday. Authorities are searching an area near Lucent Boulevard and Plaza Drive, according to CBS Denver, near UCHealth Highlands Ranch campus. Police are also searching for a possible suspect, who may be dangerous. UCHealth officials told CBS that extra security is in place and access to the hospital has been restricted. All other operations are normal. Others are asked to avoid the area if possible. This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates. Thank … [Read more...]

Boise | News | Aug 11 No More Blue Salt Says Ada County The Ada County Highway District will dilute and discontinue use of blue dying agent in winter operations. John Braese , Patch Staff Thank Share Boise | News | Jul 6 Boise Offers Tips For Parking At Barber Park Parking in nearby neighborhoods will result in a ticket. John Braese , Patch Staff Thank Share Boise | News | Aug 12 Eastbound 84 To Close Friday Night The Idaho Department of Transportation will close eastbound traffic on I-84 at the Karcher Exit on Friday evening. John Braese , Patch Staff Thank Share Boise | News | Aug 12 Passenger Rail Service Return To Boise? Maybe The Boise City Council is expected to pass a resolution on … [Read more...]