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A 35-year-old woman is recovering after being swept away by fast moving water in the Los Angeles River, prompting a tense air rescue by first responders Sunday.   Crews with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to calls about the incident near Laurel Canyon Boulevard at around 5 p.m. just after a brief but intense rainstorm, department officials said.   It is unclear exactly how the woman ended up in the river, but according to officials, she was first spotted in the flood control channel near Whitsett Avenue where less than knee-deep water was moving at speeds estimated at around 15 miles per hour. Rescuers threw her a flotation device as she moved slowly downstream toward Laurel Canyon Boulevard.   The woman was reportedly able to stand up at one point but was again swept away by the rushing water.   Firefighters then lowered a portion of a 24-foot wooden ladder along the vertical concrete wall of the channel as they cut away a portion of the metal fence along the channel, but the current was too much, and she was swept a short distance

The jackpots for the two national lotteries are at a combined $1.9 billion this week. Monday’s Powerball jackpot is at $800 million after no one hit all six numbers from Saturday’s draw. A winning ticket worth $2.4 million that hit five out of the six numbers, excluding the Powerball number, was purchased at a 7-11 in the Sun Valley area of Los Angeles County. There has been no Powerball jackpot winner since a lucky ticket was purchased in Michigan on Jan. 1 worth a whopping $842 million. Earlier this month, it was revealed that a group of people purchased the winning ticket for a $1.76 billion jackpot in Kern County in October 2023. That was the second-largest prize in history. Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot is $1.1 billion. There have been no Mega Millions jackpot winners since December of last year, when a Chevron station in Encino, located at 18081 Ventura Boulevard, sold not one, but two winning tickets that matched all six numbers, including the gold Mega Ball. Last Friday, someone from Riverside County won three-quarters of $1 million. The California Lottery said nobody hit all five numbers and the Mega

The first storm of spring has arrived in Southern California. Rain and hail have been falling in parts of the region. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for parts of Los Angeles County that will stay in effect until 7 p.m. Sunday. This storm isn’t as intense as the series of atmospheric rivers that hammered SoCal last month, but the added rainfall is causing concern for dangerous mudslides and debris flow. “We’ve slowly seen that wraparound moisture making its way primarily to the inland area of Southern California,” said KTLA 5’s Kaj Goldberg. “We have seen thunderstorms, hail, and strong gusty winds.” A KTLA viewer sent these photos from the Glendora area on March 24, 2024. (Valli Compton) A vehicle drives through a flooded intersection in the Winnetka area of Los Angeles on March 24, 2024. (Citizen App) Hail falls in Eagle Rock during the first storm of spring on March 24, 2024. (Karl Schumacher ) Hail falls in the Winnetka area of Los Angeles on March 24, 2024. (Bob Roon) The wet weather is expected to move out of the region

Si va a viajar de vacaciones de primavera, prepárese para pagar más en la estación de gasolina. Hasta el domingo, el promedio nacional de California por un galón de gasolina regular era de $4,986, aproximadamente ocho centavos más que la semana pasada y un aumento de casi 35 centavos en comparación con el promedio de hace un mes, según la Asociación Estadounidense del Automóvil. Los conductores del condado de Los Ángeles se enfrentan a precios aún más altos con un promedio de $5.035. En todo el sur de California, el promedio del condado de Ventura es ligeramente más alto, $5.051, y los conductores del condado de San Bernardino y del condado de Orange ven precios promedio de poco menos de $5 por galón. ¿Qué está contribuyendo a estos precios más altos? Los precios del petróleo crudo suelen subir en esta época del año y han alcanzado precios de más de 80 dólares por barril, lo que se filtra hasta el nivel minorista donde los conductores compran gasolina, dijo Doug Shupe, portavoz del Auto Club. También hay una mayor demanda por parte de los conductores, que

A severe geomagnetic storm is impacting Earth and could produce powerful northern lights displays across portions of the United States on Sunday and Monday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said. The agency’s Space Weather Prediction Center first issued a geomagnetic storm watch Saturday, warning that a coronal mass ejection — an explosion of plasma and magnetic material from the sun — was making its way toward Earth. On Sunday afternoon, the agency upgraded the storm’s strength to G4, or “severe,” indicating a major disturbance in Earth’s magnetic field. The storm is expected to remain at a “strong” G3 level or higher through at least Sunday evening. “The public should not anticipate any adverse impacts and no action is necessary,” the SWPC said. However, geomagnetic storms can have effects on technology, including increased and more frequent voltage control problems and higher chances of anomalies or effects on satellite operations. The center has notified infrastructure operators — including those of power grids and satellite and communications agencies — to prepare for possible effects, according to Bill Murtagh, program coordinator with the SWPC. “If they don’t take

The wait could be over. If Lauren Betts is able to return from the unspecified injury that sidelined her for UCLA’s opening-round victory in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament, it would make a formidable team more powerful, a juggernaut possibly unstoppable. The wait could drag on. If Betts is sidelined for a second consecutive game after a team spokesman said she tweaked something in practice last week, it would deprive the Bruins of their leading scorer and rebounder at a time when the challenges heighten exponentially with each round. The wait could make or break a season. Six inches taller than anyone on Creighton’s roster, the 6-foot-7 Betts would give the second-seeded Bruins (26-6) a practically insurmountable advantage against the seventh-seeded Bluejays (26-5) in the second round of the Albany 2 Region on Monday evening at Pauley Pavilion (5:30 p.m., ESPN). Just listen to the Bluejays concede how they would be essentially helpless against a player averaging 14.7 points and 9.0 rebounds while making 65.4% of her shots. Said Creighton guard Morgan Maly: “There’s not a ton you can do once she does get the

A 65-year-old Riverside County woman says her physical and mental health have deteriorated since she was violently struck in the face by an alleged speeding driver that stopped, got out of his car and attacked her.   The assault, which happened two weeks ago, according to the victim, Norco resident Wendy Hamilton, was captured on several home surveillance cameras.   “I am so upset,” she told KTLA’s Jennifer McGraw. “It’s a lot to deal with and it’s altered my health and that’s horrible.”   Witnesses say the incident happened after a neighbor yelled at the man to slow down on the neighborhood streets.   “Mikey yelled out slow down and the guy put it in park and got out ready to fight,” Hamilton explained.   That’s when the 65-year-old said she grabbed her cellphone to take a picture of the man’s license plate, but before anyone knew what was happening, the man got out of his vehicle turned on her.   Injuries to the face suffered by Norco resident Wendy Hamilton, 65, after she was assaulted during a Mar. 2024 road-rage incident. (viewer photo) Surveillance

Another storm hit Southern California Sunday, bringing with it periods of heavy rainfall and strong winds in various parts of the region. The ground throughout parts of SoCal is oversaturated due to the multiple storms that pummeled the area so far over the winter, causing concern for dangerous mudslides and debris flow. The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed that there has been soil movement in an area of the Hollywood Hills. Three houses have been red-tagged due to the threat of a landslide, which is coming from directly behind the homes. There is a collapsed hillside behind the red-tagged homes, which is causing mud and debris to seep into the back of the properties. Even though Southern California experienced a multi-year drought, the added wet weather could reactivate landslides in areas where the soil hasn’t shifted in a long time. “They stop moving during a multi-year drought,” local geologist Mike Phipps said to KTLA 5’s Rachel Menitoff. “Now, they might start moving again.” The collapsed hillside in the Hollywood Hills caused by oversaturated soil. The Los Angeles Fire Department red-tagged three homes in the area

The first storm of the spring season was expected to move on from the Southland after Sunday, clearing the way for a cloudy but dry week before heavier rainfall returns next weekend, forecasters said Sunday. National Weather Service forecasters described this weekend’s rain and snow as “a very modest system at best with regard to rainfall amounts.” However, the weather service issued severe thunderstorm warnings Sunday afternoon for central Los Angeles County, and thunderstorms and hail were reported over Alhambra and near West Covina. On Saturday, Lancaster Airport set a record for the date with .53 inches of rain, breaking the record of .39 inches set in 1995, according to the NWS. “A lingering storm system will continue a cold and unsettled weather pattern into Sunday,” the NWS said. “Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms are possible with snow levels lowering to as low as 3,500 feet. West to northwest winds will continue to strengthen through Sunday evening as a tight northerly pressure difference develops across the state. “Warmer and drier weather is expected for early week, than another storm system, potentially heavy rainfall, is possible

Western Center Academy in Hemet qualified for next month’s U.S. Academic Decathlon this weekend at the state competition in Santa Clara, officials said Sunday. The high school, located at 2345 Searl Parkway, will participate in the online USAD National Competition in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from April 25-27. El Camino Real Charter High School in Woodland Hills won the California Academic Decathlon for the third time in the last five years, and will defend California’s remarkable 20-year national championship streak next month. Additional teams moving on to the USAD National Competition include Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies in Tarzana as a large school representative at the in-person competition in Pittsburgh. Granada Hills Charter High School — which has won the national competition nine times — also advanced and will represent California in the online USAD National Competition. The state competition was held Match 22-24 at the Santa Clara Marriott. “The academic decathlon helps students become life-long learners and gain key critical thinking skills,” said George Wong, one of the California Academic Decathlon’s founding members.

Man turns Easter egg order mishap into charity opportunity – CBS News Watch CBS News Dan ap Dafydd accidentally ordered 80 cases of chocolate Easter eggs for his store on a small Scottish Island — he meant to order just 80 eggs total. But he’s managed to turn the hundreds of extra eggs into an opportunity to raise money for charity. Ian Lee has the story. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

60 Minutes Overtime By Brit McCandless Farmer March 24, 2024 / 7:30 PM EDT / CBS News López Obrador: “We are not a colony” Mexican president takes aim at U.S. politicians 04:26 Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wields a lot of influence when it comes to curbing migrants illegally crossing the U.S. southern border. And as he made clear in a recent “60 Minutes” interview, he believes that power should be Mexico’s to decide when to use.  Specifically, López Obrador defended his country’s sovereignty in response to hearing House Speaker Mike Johnson say recently that the U.S. could force Mexico to comply with American immigration policy.  “We are not a colony. We are not a protectorate of any foreign country,” López Obrador said through an interpreter to correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi in an interview earlier this month. “And we have a very good relationship with the government of the United States — but not one of subordination.” House Speaker Mike Johnson has called for President Biden to reinstate the “Remain in Mexico” policy for migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. While speaking to reporters last

The news that Catherine, Princess of Wales had undergone surgery and would return to her duties by Easter set off a firestorm of speculation about the princess’ well-being and her marriage. The worst of it came when news broke that staff at the London Clinic, where she was treated, were suspected of accessing Catherine’s medical records. The frenzy culminated Friday when the princess finally addressed the escalating furor. In a video, Kate, pale and thin, sat alone on a bench to explain her absence and revealed a cancer diagnosis (discovered post-surgery), for which she had begun preventative chemotherapy. Composed and graceful, her disclosure magnified the sobering nature of the true story, and illustrated how the world’s insatiable need to know everything about the royals had seemingly forced Kate’s hand and prompted the statement. But it’s an announcement that, royal or not, she didn’t owe anyone. Instantly and then throughout the weekend, the ubiquitous reaction was frustration that the truth, rather than royal hedging, would’ve been a more appropriate way to handle the situation. There was once a time when I too would’ve said brutal honesty

While plans have not been finalized, the Dodgers likely will open their 2025 season with an international series in Japan, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly. Including the Dodgers in MLB’s 2025 Japan games became a logical decision after Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto signed with the club this offseason. In recent months, team officials had viewed their selection for the trip as a strong possibility. On Sunday, USA Today reported that the Dodgers and Chicago Cubs have “been privately informed” that they have been selected to open the 2025 season in Tokyo. And while one person familiar the league’s selection process said a final pairing has “not been decided yet,” a source with the Dodgers described the team’s chances of being officially picked for the trip as the likely outcome. “I have heard rumblings,” manager Dave Roberts said when asked about reports of the Japan series. “I hope we’re included. I know there’s nothing finalized yet. But obviously it would make a lot of sense.” If the Dodgers are selected, they would become the

Police are warning the public about “bank jugging” this tax season. “Jugging is a crime of opportunity where thieves look for people leaving banks or ATMs with large sums of cash and then follow them, hoping to find an opening to steal that money,” the Arlington, Texas, Police Department wrote in a Facebook post on March 20. Even though jugging isn’t a new crime, authorities are reminding people to remain alert — especially when cashing their refund checks, since criminals in these cases want to walk away with significant amounts of money. “As we move into the heart of tax season and folks start cashing their refund checks or withdrawing refund money from their bank accounts, we want to remind the public to stay vigilant!” the Arlington Police Department’s Facebook post stated. Jugging is a crime that’s happening from coast to coast. There have been dozens of cases from Texas to California to Virginia. Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, for instance, said they have been investigating at least 10 incidents that they’ve recorded since last April. These crimes can be very lucrative for those who pursue them.

How “prebunking” misinformation works – CBS News Watch CBS News Sander van der Linden of Cambridge University’s Social Decision-Making Lab showed Lesley Stahl videos and video games that teach people how to identify common manipulation tactics and prevent themselves from getting duped. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Mexican president takes aim at U.S. politicians – CBS News Watch CBS News Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador responded to U.S. House Speaker Johnson’s comment that Mexico “will do what we say.” Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

There was little love lost when James Harden forced his way out of the City of Brotherly Love last November. When Harden refused to show up during the preseason and then refused to play in the regular season, the 76ers swallowed hard and sent the former MVP to the Clippers in a seven-player deal that arguably changed the fortunes of both teams. “He got what he wanted,” former teammate Joel Embiid said. On Sunday, the teams met for the first time since the trade. And even with Embiid, the reigning league MVP, home recuperating from knee surgery, the 76ers got a measure of revenge, spoiling Harden’s reunion with a 121-107 victory at Crypto.com Arena. Harden did his part, finishing with 12 points and a game-high 14 assists, giving him 38 in his last three games. But with five players scoring in double figures, led by Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris, who had 24 apiece, the Clippers never led, seeing their modest two-game winning streak end while their losing streak at home was extended to four games. Maxey has benefited more than any other 76er from

Magic Johnson, a Los Angeles Lakers legend and the second person honored with a statue outside what is now called Crypto.com Arena, has endorsed the star he thinks should be the next to have some bronze in the iconic Star Plaza. Lisa Leslie, a former star at the University of Southern California and later the Los Angeles Sparks, is the next person deserving of a statue outside the arena, Johnson said on Instagram on Friday. “You took the WNBA, women’s basketball, and the city of Los Angeles to new heights. My friend, your legacy is already women’s history,” Johnson wrote. “And now, your impact is continuing through your entrepreneurship! I am so proud of you. One day, I hope you get a well-deserved and earned statue outside Crypto!” Magic Johnson talks Shohei Ohtani’s leadership, Kobe’s legacy, Lakers and more Leslie’s basketball resume can stack up with anyones. Born in Compton in 1972, she attended Morningside High School in Inglewood before heading to USC. There, she was an instant standout, netting four All-Pac 10 honors in her four years and the Naismith National Player of the

Local News By Dean Fioresi, Iris Salem Updated on: March 24, 2024 / 7:03 PM EDT / KCAL News Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter accused of stealing millions for illegal gambling: LA Times Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter accused of stealing millions for illegal gambling: LA Times 02:07 Shohei Ohtani will speak with the media for the first time since the illegal gambling allegations surrounding the star’s former interpreter emerged during the team’s trip to South Korea. The interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired by the Dodgers last week after the allegations were first made public by Ohtani’s legal team. They claim that Mizuhara was involved in the “massive theft” of millions of dollars from Ohtani to pay an illegal bookmaker in Orange County, a story first reported by the Los Angeles Times and ESPN. Shohei Ohtani (right) and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara (left) during Dodgers Spring Training on Feb. 27, 2024. Getty Images In a previous statement, Ohtani’s attorneys with the firm Berk Brettler LLP said, “In the course of responding to recent media inquiries, we discovered that Shohei has been the victim of a massive theft and we are

Shohei Ohtani’s silence will end Monday. As reporters huddled around Ohtani’s new locker in the Dodgers home clubhouse Sunday, the two-time MVP emerged briefly before the team’s Freeway Series game against the Angels and said he would address reporters Monday. A Dodgers public relations official later confirmed the plan, which would mark Ohtani’s first public comments since The Times first reported Thursday that he was allegedly the victim of a “massive theft” by his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. “I think it’s good,” manager Dave Roberts said of Ohtani’s forthcoming availability — which the manager insisted was entirely the two-way star’s decision. “I think it’s the right thing to do. I’m happy he’s going to speak, speak to what he knows and give his thoughts on the whole situation. I think it’ll give us a little bit more clarity.” Since the Mizuhara story was reported, several questions have emerged that Ohtani and his representatives had notably left unanswered. How did Ohtani feel about supposedly being betrayed by his longtime interpreter and close confidant? How did he and his representatives fail to notice the transfer of reportedly $4.5