Suspect dead after shooting at Northern California school; 2 students hurt, sheriff’s office says

6th grader describes shooting at Northern California school 6th grader describes shooting at Northern California school 06:50 PALERMO – Authorities say a suspect is dead and two students are hurt after a shooting at a school in the Northern California community of Palermo on Wednesday. The Butte County Sheriff’s Office says the incident happened around 1 p.m. at the Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists. A man was found by deputies with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, with the sheriff’s office confirming that the suspected shooter had died. Two students were also found shot; their conditions were not known at this time, the sheriff’s office says, but both have been taken to local hospitals and were receiving treatment as of Wednesday evening. Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said one student was a 5-year-old boy and the other was a 6-year-old boy. The suspect has not been identified and there’s no known motive at this time. Honea said the suspect was dropped off by someone driving a gray four-door sedan. That vehicle took off from the scene toward Highway 70 and it’s under investigation if a rideshare

Stowaway who flew from New York to Paris returns to NYC to face charges

By Jesse Zanger Updated on: December 4, 2024 / 5:56 PM EST / CBS New York Accused Delta stowaway involved in another in-flight incident, officials say Accused Delta stowaway involved in another in-flight incident, officials say 01:55 NEW YORK – The woman accused of sneaking onto a Delta Air Lines flight from New York City to Paris last week  returned to New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport Wednesday.  The suspect, identified by two people familiar with the matter as Svetlana Dali, boarded a Delta flight to return to New York from Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. She’s being escorted by French law enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents. The plane was greeted by police when it landed.  Dali, 57, is expected to be arrested in New York Wednesday evening on trespassing and theft of service charges, a person familiar with the matter told CBS News. So far, there are no plans to charge her with a federal crime, a person familiar with the matter told CBS News. The Transportation Security Administration says it has opened a civil case against her. 

More cucumbers recalled as salmonella sickens 68 people in 19 states

Tips on how to avoid food poisoning Tips on how to avoid food poisoning 02:34 Federal officials are urging people not to eat recalled cucumbers, as well as salads and wraps that could contain the product, amid an investigation into an outbreak of salmonella that has sickened at least 68 people in 19 U.S. states and sent 18 to the hospital.  Three companies have recalled cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico, and sold by importers between October 12 and November 26, according to the Food and Drug Administration. SunFed Produce, Baloian Farms of Arizona Co. and Russ Davis Wholesale have all recalled cucumbers in recent days, with the latter also recalling multiple products containing them, including ready-to-eat salads and wraps, the FDA noted. The recalled cucumbers were sold in Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.  Map of U.S. distribution of recalled cucumbers. Food and Drug Administration Consumers

Manhunt underway for suspect in shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Manhunt underway for suspect in shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO – CBS News Watch CBS News An unidentified gunman shot and killed the CEO of America’s largest health care insurer Wednesday morning in New York City. Police are searching for a suspect in what officials are calling a “brazen, targeted attack” on UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson. CBS News crime and public safety senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has the latest. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

What do we know about the suspect in fatal NYC shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO?

NEW YORK (NewsNation) — Authorities searching for the shooter who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday morning called the deadly attack “premeditated” during a news conference later that day. Thompson, 50, was shot just before 7 a.m. in front of a Hilton hotel on 54th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues, according to officials. He was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The gunman had been waiting for Thompson to arrive at the hotel for an investor’s meeting, police said. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called it a “premeditated, preplanned, targeted attack,” during a news conference Wednesday.  The suspect was “lying in wait for several minutes, and as the victim was walking to the conference hotel, the suspect approached from behind and fired several rounds, striking the victim at least once in the back and at least once in the right calf,” she said.  This undated photo provided by UnitedHealth Group shows UnitedHealthcare chief executive officer Brian Thompson. (AP Photo/UnitedHealth Group via AP) New York City Mayor Eric Adams has vowed to catch the shooter. UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting: Who was Brian Thompson? “This was

$197M Mega Millions ticket expires this weekend, California Lottery warns

A winning Mega Millions ticket worth $197.5 million is set to expire this weekend, the California Lottery says. Lottery players are urged to check for the ticket, which was one of two Mega Millions jackpot winners from December 2023 sold at the exact same Chevron gas station in Encino. The winning numbers from the Dec. 8, 2023, drawing were 21, 26, 53, 66, 70, and Mega Ball 13. One of the tickets was already redeemed, but the other expires on Saturday, and the California Lottery has no way to contact that person unless they come forward to claim the prize. “We have no way of knowing who has the second jackpot-winning ticket from that incredible night,” said Carolyn Becker from the California Lottery. California woman was called into work on her day off. She left a lottery winner The ticket holder has until 11:59 p.m. Saturday to claim the prize at one of the California Lottery’s nine district offices or mail a completed claim form to its headquarters in Sacramento postmarked before the expiration date. If unclaimed, the prize money will be allocated to public

Mini gold rush drives up property values in Mojave Desert

It’s been nearly 200 years since the famous California gold rush of the late 1840s, but mining property is hot once again, at least in one area of Southern California. Record-high gold prices have driven demand for mines in the Mojave Desert, the Los Angeles Times reports. “It’s a modern day gold rush,” entrepreneur Sean Tucker told the Times. “People are snapping up claims as quickly as possible.” The physical dangers of mining remain, as do financial concerns, though real estate agents offer tempting promises like “You only need to find about 18 ounces to make this property pay for itself!” As the Times notes, plenty of gold is still being found, but as one truck driver-turned-miner noted, nothing is simple – or guaranteed. “It’s not easy,” Rudy Salazar said. “But I hope it pans out.”

E. coli outbreak linked to onions served at McDonald’s is over, health officials say

Federal health officials have concluded their investigation into a multi-state E. coli outbreak tied to contaminated slivered onions previously served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers. The outbreak, first identified in October, sickened 104 people across 14 states, leading to 34 hospitalizations and one death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration linked the outbreak to yellow onions distributed by Taylor Farms, which immediately issued a voluntary recall of the onions. McDonald’s followed suit by removing the recalled product from its restaurants in affected states before finding an alternate supplier of slivered onions for hundreds of its restaurants. “The CDC and FDA confirmed that their respective investigations into E. coli at McDonald’s have been closed,” officials from the fast food chain said in a statement. “Federal and state officials have repeatedly said that our immediate actions in October made any risk to the public ‘very low,’ and the risk has remained very low since then.” Of the 104 reported cases, nearly 99% of the patients interviewed said they had eaten at McDonald’s before becoming ill, and 84% specifically recalled consuming

Suspected gunman dead after shooting reported at Oroville elementary school

Butte County sheriff’s officials responded to a shooting at an elementary school in Oroville on Wednesday and confirmed a suspected shooter is dead. The shooting took place at Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists, roughly 70 miles north of Sacramento. (Google Maps) Dec. 4, 2024 Updated 2:35 PM PT A suspected gunman is dead after a shooting was reported at an elementary school in Oroville, the Butte County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. The shooting took place at Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists, roughly 70 miles north of Sacramento, the Sheriff’s Office announced in a news alert shortly before 2 p.m. Students at the school were being taken to the nearby Oroville Church of the Nazarene, where they were set to be reunited with their parents. There was no immediate information about any additional injuries or details on how the suspect died. The time of the shooting was not immediately available. This is a developing story. More to Read Sign up for Essential California The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles

L.A. County supervisors seek aid for hundreds of workers affected by Phillips 66 refinery closure

With a major oil refinery in Wilmington and Carson scheduled to close next year, Los Angeles County officials are looking to shore up resources for hundreds of workers who will be left without jobs. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a motion Tuesday asking county staff to work with local partners such as the city of Los Angeles and the South Bay Workforce Investment Board to develop a plan to provide hiring fairs, training and other job placement resources for affected workers. Oil giant Phillips 66 announced in October that the century-old complex, which sprawls across 650 acres and produces about 8% of the state’s gasoline, would cease operations late next year. Its closure will affect some 600 employees and 300 contract workers that keep its operations running. Supervisor Janice Hahn said at the meeting that more than half of the affected workforce is Latino and includes skilled workers such as operators, welders, engineers and safety compliance experts that would bring “years of specialized training and certifications” to other jobs. She said they should receive support to help them make the transition

Dog food recalled in 7 states for salmonella risk after puppy litter gets sick, FDA says

Olivia Lloyd | (TNS) The Charlotte Observer CHARLOTTE, N.C.— A pet food company based in North Carolina is recalling puppy mix sold in seven states after a batch tested positive for salmonella, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. The contamination came to light when a litter of puppies got sick after consuming Blue Ridge Beef’s Puppy Mix, and the customer reported it to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, according to the FDA. The FDA said it notified the company that the food tested positive for salmonella on Nov. 27, and Blue Ridge Beef issued a voluntary recall on its 2-pound plastic-wrapped logs sold in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. The recall affects puppy mix sold from Aug. 6 to Aug. 23 with logs labeled with lot numbers 08/06/N25 and 08/16/N25, with UPC 854298001696. It’s not the company’s only recall in the past year. In January, Blue Ridge Beef expanded a December 2023 recall of its puppy mix, as well as some of its kitten food, due to possible salmonella and listeria contamination, FDA records show. “Pets

Carlsbad names Geoff Patnoe as next city manager

Carlsbad Assistant City Manager Geoff Patnoe was named Carlsbad’s new city manager Tuesday to succeed Scott Chadwick, who announced Nov. 21 he is leaving to become the president and CEO of the Port of San Diego beginning in January. Mayor Keith Blackburn announced the decision after a City Council discussion in closed session. He said Patnoe’s contract is expected to be approved at the council’s Dec. 10 meeting, and he will start the new job Dec. 19. “We’ve seen Geoff in action and have been impressed by his strategic thinking and leadership,” Blackburn said in a news release. “In Geoff, we get continuity for the organization while tapping into his legislative background and experience overseeing the prudent use of taxpayer resources.” Carlsbad hired Patnoe in March 2020 at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and he helped coordinate the city’s response to the health crisis. In 2022, when the City Council declared a local emergency in response to a sharp increase in bicycle collisions, Patnoe oversaw increased traffic safety measures that reduced the accidents. Before coming to Carlsbad, he was San Diego County’s director of

White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign

By AAMER MADHANI, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House official on Wednesday said at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger offered new details about the breadth of the sprawling Chinese hacking campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. Neuberger divulged the scope of the hack a day after the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued guidance intended to help root out the hackers and prevent similar cyberespionage in the future. White House officials cautioned that a number of telecommunication firms and countries impacted could still grow. The U.S. believes that the hackers were able to gain access to communications of senior U.S. government officials and prominent political figures through the hack, Neuberger said. “We don’t believe any classified communications has been compromised,” Neuberger added during a call with reporters. She added that Biden has been briefed on the findings and that the White House “has made it a priority for

Warming trend expected into the weekend due to weak Santa Ana winds 

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Dry and warm weather should stick around for the rest of the week and make for a warmer than normal December weekend. Morning clouds cleared up Wednesday with the exception of the immediate coastline early into afternoon. The low clouds and fog will return early Thursday morning but look to stay more confined to the coast for early Friday morning. After Wednesday afternoon, temperatures will take on a warming trend thanks to weak Santa Ana winds on Friday and Saturday. Northeast winds along and near the coastal mountain slopes could gust up to 35 miles-per-hour. Thursday’s daytime highs will top out in mid 60s for the coast, low 70s for inland valleys, upper 60s for the mountains, and low 80s for the deserts. The region will feel much warmer than normal for this time of year heading into the weekend as some areas like El Cajon could get 80-degree weather on Saturday. These temperatures will be as much as 10 to 15 degrees above average for the valleys.

Top songs and artists in San Diego: Spotify Wrapped 2024

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — If you don’t use Spotify, you may feel a little left out this week as users begin sharing their top listening moments of 2024. Released annually in December since 2016, a campaign spearheaded by the platform — called Spotify Wrapped — allows users to view a compilation of data about their music activity over the past year. Social media typically buzzes with Spotify Wrapped recaps, which include details like what songs and artists were most played, as well as how many minutes of music were listened to in total for the year. 5 unique experiences in San Diego to gift this holiday season The music streaming service provider is also narrowing down the top plays for city’s across the national, including San Diego. For those who are curious, a recap of the top songs, artists and genres for listeners in America’s Finest City can be found below. San Diego’s Top Artists of 2024 on Spotify: Taylor Swift Drake Peso Pluma Kanye West Kendrick Lamar San Diego’s Top Songs of 2024 on Spotify: “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter “BIRDS OF A FEATHER”

Report ranks 50 largest U.S. cities by household bills. Where does San Diego rank?

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A recent report looked at the largest 50 U.S. cities and ranked them based on the costs of household bills. Four California cities landed in the top 10 for highest household spending, including San Diego. The report, released by bill payment company Doxo, focused on the ten most common household bills: mortgage, rent, auto loan, utilities, auto insurance, cable/internet/phone, health insurance, mobile phone, alarm and security, and life insurance. New laws going into effect in California in 2025 According to the company, the total cost for the ten most common household bills across the U.S. amount to $3.35 trillion, with people spending the most on mortgage costs. However, the total market size for U.S. household bills is $4.46 trillion per year, with $1,488 billion spent in the “other” category that includes credit card payments, taxes and fees for health care and tolls. Data showed San Jose, Calif. topped the list for most expensive household spending at $3,695 per month. 5 unique experiences in San Diego to gift this holiday season Meanwhile, San Diego landed in the No. 5 spot with

Two elderly people seriously injured after being struck by vehicle

CHULA VISTA, Cali. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Two pedestrians, an 82-year-old man and a 77-year-old woman, were sent to the hospital Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle in Chula Vista, authorities said. According to the Chula Vista Police Department, officers responded to the 600 block of J Street shortly before 9:30 a.m. after receiving several calls reporting the incident. The Chula Vista Fire Department also arrived on scene and provided life-saving efforts to the pedestrians. Chula Vista middle school student arrested for possession of a firearm Police said both were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. They are reported to be in stable condition at this time. Based on their preliminary investigation, police say it’s believed that the pedestrians were not in a crosswalk while crossing the roadway. The driver of the involved vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Drugs and alcohol do not appear to be a factor in this collision, police said. The Chula Vista Police Traffic Bureau is investigating the incident. Anyone that witnessed the collision or has additional information is asked to call (619) 409-5833.