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Last April nearly 30 minutes into a conversation with defending NCAA champion coach Dan Hurley, then podcaster/broadcaster JJ Redick asked Hurley about a specific offensive action the Huskies run. By putting a nonshooting big man in the corner and throwing a cross-court skip pass to him, the opposing center is forced out of the paint to guard opposing center, creating passing, cutting and driving lanes. “Where … did you steal that play from?” Redick asked Hurley on his podcast. Friday, in his first game as the Lakers’ new head coach, Redick opened the game by stealing the set from Hurley. And while the play created an open three for Rui Hachimura, it didn’t lead to points. Whether it was a piece of inspiration or a nice nod to offseason planning where Redick became the Lakers head coach only after Hurley turned them down, is unknown. What is clear, though, is that through the first week of Lakers basketball, Redick has worked hard to strip himself of results, instead encouraging his team, and himself, to pour themselves into the process. Luckily for the Lakers, the results

Mary Klein, a woman who was attacked and sexually assaulted along the Venice canals, has filed a claim with the city of Los Angeles asking for $5 million in damages for her suffering. The 55-year-old healthcare professional, mother and grandmother was walking near her home on April 6 when a stranger severely beat and raped her, knocking out her teeth in the attack. Another victim on the same evening, Sarah Alden, did not survive her beating and sexual assault. The suspect, 30-year-old Anthony Francisco Jones, pleaded no contest in the case and was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Klein has come a long way in her recovery since the attack, and now she wants to speak out about crime and punishment in California. “I’m doing so much better and as a matter of fact, I’m getting a little spicier, which is why you’re seeing me out here right now protesting,” Klein told KTLA’s Chris Wolfe on Friday. “And I’m not going to keep quiet until I see some changes in the city.” Klein says government leaders did not do enough to protect her

Two people were killed in a rollover crash during a police pursuit in Pomona Friday night. The chase began on the 71 Freeway shortly before 5 p.m. before the suspects transitioned to other freeways and nearby surface streets. Four suspects were inside the black BMW SUV, according to California Highway Patrol. At one point, the suspects drove the wrong way on the westbound lanes of the 10 Freeway. Two people were killed in a rollover crash after a black BMW SUV with four people inside fled police during a pursuit in Pomona on Oct. 4, 2024. (KNN) Two people were killed in a rollover crash after a black BMW SUV with four people inside fled police during a pursuit in Pomona on Oct. 4, 2024. (KNN) Two people were killed in a rollover crash after a black BMW SUV with four people inside fled police during a pursuit in Pomona on Oct. 4, 2024. (KNN) The suspects’ SUV was totaled after a rollover crash during a police pursuit in Pomona on Oct. 4, 2024. (KTLA) Pomona Police and California Highway Patrol officers investigated the deadly

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By Katie Houlis, CBS New York Team October 4, 2024 / 11:49 PM EDT / CBS New York CBS News Live CBS News New York Live NEW YORK — Former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson were attacked in New York City on Friday night, authorities said. The incident occurred just before 9 p.m. on Second Avenue near East 96th Street on the Upper East Side, according to the New York City Police Department. Police said officers were sent to the scene after an assault was reported. When officers arrived, police say they found a 20-year-old man suffering from facial injuries and a 70-year-old man who had head pain. Both victims were taken to a local hospital in stable condition. In a statement, a spokesperson for the former governor said the two were attacked while “taking a walk around the block near their home by some individuals that had a previous interaction with his stepson.”  The spokesperson said that they were injured “but were able to fight off their attackers.”  Both were taken to Cornell Hospital “as a precaution,” he added.  Police said

A local hospital needs help identifying two patients who were found injured in Los Angeles County. The patients are described as a woman around 60 years old and a man between 30 to 40 years old, according to the St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood. Hospital staff are hoping to locate their family members. The first patient is a woman who is described as possibly Hispanic, standing 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing around 160 220 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. She was found injured near E. 126th Street in Willowbrook. A female patient around 60 years old who was found injured in Willowbrook remains hospitalized. (St. Francis Medical Center) The second patient is a man described by staff as possibly Black or Hispanic. He stands 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs around 162 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. On his upper right arm, he has a tattoo featuring the word, “LA.” He was found near Rosecrans and Castle Gate Avenues in Compton. A male patient around 30-40 years old who was found injured in Compton remains

Thieves ransacked a pair of homes on Thursday night in Brentwood, and both neighbors reported losing about $15,000 worth of items. Security footage from one home shows three masked suspects crawling under patio furniture before entering through an open window. The homeowner, Simon House, told KTLA’s Ellina Abovian that he was eating dinner nearby with his girlfriend when they received an alert on the Ring app. House said they’d left the window open for fresh air. Once home, they found their belongings thrown all over the house. “You just feel violated, like your personal space has been taken advantage of,” he said. House said when he spoke with his neighbor on Friday morning, he learned her house was hit shortly after the security footage showed the thieves leaving his property. The neighbor found a glass door and window broken, and the suspects escaped with jewelry and other valuables. “Something needs to be done,” said House. “I don’t know if that’s harsher penalties, but something’s gotta be done.”

The NBA’s first on-court father-son duo will have to wait until at least Sunday following coach JJ Redick’s announcement that LeBron James won’t play in Friday evening’s preseason opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Acrisure Arena. Starting center Anthony Davis also won’t play, Redick said. They will be replaced in the starting lineup by center Jaxson Hayes and forward Max Christie. Rui Hachimura will be the other starting forward while Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell will start in the backcourt. Redick had said Thursday James and Davis would play this weekend but did not specify if or how much they would play Friday or Sunday against the Phoenix Suns, also at Acrisure Arena. “We’re still talking through what minutes and rotations look like — we have a general idea of what that looks like for all of preseason, but trying to figure out what makes the most sense,” Redick said after practice at UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo. “Our framework for a plan is based on real time and on how these guys feel.” Friday’s game will mark the NBA preseason debut of

The NBA’s first on-court father-son duo will have to wait until at least Sunday following coach JJ Redick’s announcement that LeBron James won’t play in Friday evening’s preseason opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Palm Desert. Starting center Anthony Davis also won’t play, Redick said. They will be replaced in the starting lineup by center Jaxson Hayes and forward Max Christie. Rui Hachimura will be the other starting forward while Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell will start in the backcourt. Redick had said Thursday James and Davis would play this weekend but did not specify if or how much they would play Friday or Sunday against the Phoenix Suns, also at Acrisure Arena. “We’re still talking through what minutes and rotations look like — we have a general idea of what that looks like for all of preseason, but trying to figure out what makes the most sense,” Redick said after practice at UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo. “Our framework for a plan is based on real time and on how these guys feel.” Friday’s game will mark the NBA preseason debut of

A man suspected of starting a string of fires in downtown Los Angeles — including a blaze that required 170 firefighters to extinguish and caused $7 million in damage — was arrested Friday, authorities said. The Los Angeles Fire Department identified the suspect as Victor Marias, 31. The department presented the case to the L.A. County district attorney’s office on Friday and recommended filing multiple felony arson charges against him, along with a probation violation. “We view the crime of arson as one of the most egregious offenses in Los Angeles, and the LAFD Arson/Counter-Terrorism Section uses every resource available to investigate and prosecute those that are responsible,” LAFD Capt. Erik Scott said in a video shared by the department. Those recent fires included a massive blaze on Kohler Street on July 19, which spread to several commercial buildings and took more than five hours to extinguish — resulting in more than $7 million in damage and injuring one firefighter, authorities said. Investigators used surveillance camera video to identify a suspect and determine that the fire was started intentionally. Authorities allege Marias started the fire

The first laugh line of this National League Division Series came Friday afternoon, when San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt was asked how his club planned to attack Shohei Ohtani. “I’m not telling you,” Shildt responded with a chuckle, one reciprocated by the mass of media members at his news conference. “He’s a great player, he’s having an historic year,” Shildt added. “But we feel good about our plan.” The second moment of levity, on the eve of the best-of-five Dodgers-Padres series, came a few hours later. And this time, it was prompted by Ohtani himself. Sitting in the same chair inside the Dodger Stadium interview room, Ohtani was asked if he was nervous about his first MLB postseason, which began with Game 1 on Saturday night. To his left, interpreter Will Ireton started to translate the question to Japanese. Before he could finish, Ohtani answered in English. “Nope,” he said with a quick smirk and a soft shake of his head to more laughter. Of all the factors that could determine the NLDS, Ohtani’s performance might loom largest. And he played well against the

Solvang was voted second Best Christmas Town in Newsweeks 2024 Readers Choice Awards. The Danish Capital of America came second to Grapevine, Texas. Other towns on the festive list include Healdsburg, California and Aspen, Colorado. There are up to 20 nominees per category in the Newsweek Readers Choice Awards. Nominations are made by a panel of Newsweek editors and travel experts. Readers were able to vote online for each category. One of the largest holiday events on the Central Coast, the annual Solvang Julefest will begin November 29, 2024 and run through January 5, 2025. Newsweek highlighted some of Solvangs unique Christmas traditions such as gnome hunting, candlelight city tours and the Christmas tree burn. Solvang City Manager Randy Murphy said, Were less than two months away from the start of our annual Solvang Julefest holiday celebrations, and this Newsweek award win provides an extra dose of inspiration for our city as we make this years Julefest even more Christmassy than the last.

Of the 35 women nominated to represent the Women of Influence North County, Templeton broker and activist Elissa Williams was awarded this years title. A broker at REMAX in Templeton, Williams is a leader in her office. I opened up my brokerage and I dont sell. I teach and train and develop my agents. Thats what I do, Williams said. However, her influence extends beyond the brokerage. When I opened my company, one of the biggest things was that this company would be giving back to the community, not just selling real estate. So we have not only REMAX Success but Success Charities, Williams said. Her organization, Success Charities, focuses on filling the needs of children, seniors and veterans in the community. Julie Matthews, one of the panel of 8 to 10 committee members who helped select this years Woman of Influence, shared how the evaluation process works. It was a blind nomination. We took out all businesses and we took out all names because were so connected in this north county we know everyone, Matthews said. Matthews shared that Williams’ merits stood out, scoring

Thieves ransacked a pair of homes on Thursday night in Brentwood, and both neighbors reported losing about $15,000 worth of items. Security footage from one home shows three masked suspects crawling under patio furniture before entering through an open window. The homeowner, Simon House, told KTLA’s Ellina Abovian that he was eating dinner nearby with his girlfriend when they received an alert on the Ring app. House said they’d left the window open for fresh air. Once home, they found their belongings thrown all over the house. “You just feel violated, like your personal space has been taken advantage of,” he said. House said when he spoke with his neighbor on Friday morning, he learned her house was hit shortly after the security footage showed the thieves leaving his property. The neighbor found a glass door and window broken, and the suspects escaped with jewelry and other valuables. “Something needs to be done,” said House. “I don’t know if that’s harsher penalties, but something’s gotta be done.”

Two suspects were arrested after leading officers on a high-speed chase through Ventura and Los Angeles counties Friday night. The suspects, driving a yellow Ford Mustang, were initially wanted for assault and stealing from a Target store in Camarillo, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. The driver traveled at high speeds on the freeway and surface streets, weaving dangerously between vehicles and narrowly missing other cars amid heavy traffic. Two assault suspects in a Ford Mustang led California Highway Patrol officers on a high-speed chase through Ventura and Los Angeles counties on October 4, 2024. (KTLA) Two assault suspects in a Ford Mustang led California Highway Patrol officers on a high-speed chase through Ventura and Los Angeles counties on October 4, 2024. (KTLA) The suspects weaved dangerously through highway traffic during the chase. (KTLA) Two male suspects stepped out of the car and surrendered to officers on a 91 Freeway exit ramp. (KTLA) The suspect’s rear tire was damaged by debris trapped underneath the vehicle. (KTLA) Two male suspects stepped out of the car and surrendered to officers on a 91 Freeway exit ramp.