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A 32-year-old man is facing the possibility of life in prison after he reportedly shot a man in the back of the head with a pellet gun, officials announced Thursday.   Prosecutors, in a press release from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, say Joshua Steven Morales was charged with one count of attempted murder after he fired on the victim as he was pumping gas at a Speedway gas station in Chatsworth.   The incident unfolded on Aug. 20 around 6:30 a.m., authorities said.   Authorities added that the victim, who was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, did not know Morales.   “Our thoughts are with the victim and his family following this senseless and tragic incident,” said District Attorney Gascón. “No one should ever have to worry about being randomly attacked while simply going about their daily lives. This cowardly act of violence is shocking and unacceptable. Our office is committed to working tirelessly to ensure that justice is served for the victim and his loved ones.”  VIDEO: Woman in Southern California goes on violent rampage against firefighter, police Prosecutors requested that the

Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who left a victim in critical condition in Canoga Park.  The crash happened on Aug. 3 on Topanga Canyon Boulevard, just north of Parthenia Street at around 1 a.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Dashcam video of the incident showed the suspect driving a white Acura four-door sedan. As the Acura speeds ahead, it sideswipes a gray BMW sedan, causing the driver to lose control and crash into a pole. The suspect driver continues speeding away without stopping to check on the victim. Parademics responded to the scene and transported the BMW driver to the hospital with severe injuries. Surveillance cameras in the area captured the suspect driving away. It appears at least two people were inside the car at the time. The suspect in white Acura sedan seen speeding up to the victim’s gray BMW in Canoga Park on August 3, 2024. (Los Angeles Police Department) The suspect driving a white Acura left a victim in critical condition after a hit-and-run crash in Canoga Park on August 3, 2024. (Los Angeles Police Department) The suspect

After losing its California operating license last year over safety concerns, the autonomous vehicle company Cruise will soon partner with Uber to offer driverless transportation through the popular ride-hail app. Cruise and Uber announced a multiyear partnership that will begin in 2025 and allow Uber customers to select a driverless Cruise vehicle for qualified trips. The partnership will begin in a single, unspecified city and will rely on Chevy Bolt-based autonomous vehicles. Cruise idled its entire fleet in October after California regulators revoked the company’s license to provide driverless rides, alleging that the company mishandled a safety incident in which a pedestrian was struck and dragged by a Cruise vehicle in San Francisco. The pedestrian, who was in the street after being struck by a car with a driver, was pinned under a Cruise vehicle and sent to the hospital with injuries. In 2018, a self-driving vehicle from Uber hit and killed a pedestrian in Arizona, causing the company to halt its driverless program in several cities. Driverless Cruise vehicles remain banned in California, but autonomous cars operated by the Google spinoff Waymo are serving

Busy bees — jonesing for water, including from sweaty park visitors — have shut down parts of Joshua Tree National Park, park officials said. The Cottonwood visitor center, parking area, restrooms and campground were closed Tuesday, the park announced on Instagram, because of increased bee activity. The closures were still in effect Thursday afternoon. “In the summer, water becomes scarce and bees seek water sources just like our other park wildlife,” the post said. “However, this can include condensation from air conditioners, visitor sweat and bathrooms.” The closure will reduce the amount of water available in the area and give the bees an opportunity to leave, the National Park Service said. In a looped video from the Instagram post, a group of bees huddles around water dripping from a car’s undercarriage. Another video shows dozens of bees flying underneath a white truck. One Instagram commenter wrote that she’d never been stung by a bee until last week at Joshua Tree. She said she was attacked by a group of bees drinking her sweat: “I understand why you’d have to close entire areas. … Just relentless!”

August 22, 2024 / 9:05 PM EDT / CBS/AP 8/22: CBS Morning News 8/22: CBS Morning News 20:47 Tropical Storm Hone formed in the central Pacific Ocean on Thursday on a forecast path that may cross near Hawaii’s Big Island, while major Hurricane Gilma remained a Category 3 storm at sea. Hone had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and was centered about 1,090 miles east-southeast of Honolulu, and 885 miles east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, the Central Pacific Hurricane Center said in an advisory at 5 p.m. EDT Thursday. It was moving west-northwest at 14 mph. Forecasters said the center of Hone could pass near or south of the Big Island this weekend. The projected path of Tropical Storm Hone. Aug. 22, 2024.  NOAA The storm was expected to strengthen over the next couple of days. It is forecast to bring up to 8 inches of rain to Hawaii’s Big Island between Saturday and Monday, according to the hurricane center, along with up to 4 inches of rain for the windward areas of the smaller islands. Swells generated by Hone were “likely to cause life-threatening

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Kamala Harris’ plan for the economy, fracking in Pennsylvania – CBS News Watch CBS News Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro joined CBS News to discuss Kamala Harris’ economic plan, fracking in Pennsylvania and the attacks he’s seen from Donald Trump. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

CBS News Live CBS News 24/7 Live Washington — Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to officially accept the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday and will frame the upcoming election as an opportunity for the nation to “chart a new way forward.” Harris will deliver remarks to close out the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, during which she’s expected to share her life story about being raised by a single mother in California and about what motivated her to become a prosecutor. “With this election, our nation has a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism and divisive battles of the past,” she’ll say, according to excerpts of her speech. “A chance to chart a new way forward, not as members of any one party or faction, but as Americans.” Harris’ acceptance speech caps not only the four-day convention, but a whirlwind first four weeks of her presidential campaign, which launched after President Biden announced he would be ending his bid for reelection. Harris quickly announced her own White House run and earned endorsements from Mr. Biden, the Obamas, the

Disc jockey, rapper, catchphrase purveyor and all-around Renaissance man DJ Khaled has dipped his toes into another new venture. Earlier this week, Nesquik announced it had partnered with the Grammy Award-winning musician for a new collaboration. Starting this month at stores across the country, sweet-toothed audiophiles can try Nesquik Another Bun, a cinnamon bun-inspired flavored milk. DJ Khaled poses with a bottle of Nesquik Another Bun, a cinnamon bun-flavored milk released in August 2024. (Nesquik) DJ Khaled poses with a bottle of Nesquik Another Bun, a cinnamon bun-flavored milk released in August 2024. (Nesquik) Nesquik Another Bun, a cinnamon bun-flavored milk released in August 2024. (Nesquik) “Featuring notes of sweet cinnamon and warm baked dough, each bottle has “major key” flavor and is made with 100% real milk and 14 grams of protein,” Nesquik said of the product. DJ Khaled made the announcement this week to his more-than 39 million followers on Instagram. The bottle features floating cinnamon buns and an animated Khaled in his characteristic fashion, giving extra focus to the well-known sneakerhead’s shoes. If that’s not enough for you, the Nesquik and DJ

Three juveniles accused of stealing items from Colorado’s locker room at the Rose Bowl during a football game against UCLA last October are facing felony charges after the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office decided to pursue the case. The juveniles — a 16-year-old from Beaumont, a 15-year-old from Banning and a 16-year-old from Banning — each face five felony counts of grant theft and one misdemeanor count of petty theft after allegedly taking jewelry, headphones and cash. Some of the items have been returned to the Colorado players. After an investigation by the Pasadena Police Department led to the identification and arrest of the three juveniles, they were cited and released into the care of a parent or guardian. None are in custody at this time, according to Lt. Monica Cuellar of the Pasadena Police Department. The district attorney’s office filed charges against the suspects late last month after being presented the case from Pasadena police via the Los Angeles County Probation Office. In November, Colorado coach Deion Sanders pleaded for leniency toward the suspects. “Let’s make sure those kids atone for what transpired

Joey Bosa did not participate much during training camp because of a wrist/hand injury. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) The Chargers have spent much of the preseason without two of their defensive cornerstones, All-Pro safety Derwin James Jr. and four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Joey Bosa, but a return is on the horizon for both. The expectation is that both will be ready for the season opener on Sept. 8 against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to coach Jim Harbaugh. Although Harbaugh didn’t go into detail about the injuries James and Bosa have been dealing with — offering only his usual “working through something” line — he did mention the training staff expects both to be available to start the season. Bosa, absent since leaving the joint practice with the Rams on Aug. 4 because of an apparent hand/wrist injury, was working off to the side Thursday during practice. Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. has watched many practices from the sideline during camp. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Although there was no official update on Bosa’s injury, he had been spotted

When Jessica Alba reminisces about her Sundays as a child, the first things that come to mind are sleeping in and having Sunday dinner with her tight knit family. “We would do enchiladas, al pastor or a more elaborate dinner that took more time,” says the Pomona-born actress, adding that one of her fondest memories is making homemade tortillas in the kitchen with her grandmother. In Sunday Funday, L.A. people give us a play-by-play of their ideal Sunday around town. Find ideas and inspiration on where to go, what to eat and how to enjoy life on the weekends. Over the past two decades, Alba has starred in a myriad of projects, including the films “Fantastic Four,” and Y2K classic, “Honey,” as well as the TV series “Dark Angel.” Her latest is Netflix’s “Trigger Warning,” which was released this summer. The second season of “Honest Renovations,” her Roku Original home improvement series, drops on Friday. A mother to three kids who range from 6 to 16, Alba continues to make family the focus of her Sundays. “We do believe in lazy Sundays,” she says. “I

“Pod Save America” host Jon Favreau on Kamala Harris’ campaign, Biden dropping out of race – CBS News Watch CBS News Jon Favreau previously served as White House director of speechwriting for President Obama and is now a co-host of the political podcast “Pod Save America.” Favreau joined CBS News to talk about the DNC, Kamala Harris’ campaign and his relatively early call for President Biden to end his reelection campaign. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Campaign official previews Kamala Harris’ DNC speech – CBS News Watch CBS News Adrienne Elrod is the senior adviser and senior spokesperson for the Harris-Walz campaign. She joined CBS News to discuss Kamala Harris’ upcoming nomination speech at the Democratic National Convention. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Elizabeth Warren gets emotional after receiving raccous applause at DNC – CBS News

A 34-year-old woman from the harbor region of Los Angeles has been arrested and charged with four felonies after allegations she was stealing from elderly clients whom she worked for as a caregiver, officials announced earlier this week.   In a news release, detectives with the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department say Isela “Izzy” Ruiz, a resident of Wilmington, forged checks stolen from elderly victims, cashed them and stole jewelry from their homes.   An investigation into the 34-year-old led to her arrest on Aug. 18 in the city of Carson, police said.   Left to right: Isela “Izzy” Ruiz, 34, seen in photo from 2022 and again in 2024. (PVEPD) The following day, authorities at the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office charged Ruiz with four felony counts in connection with the investigation.   Woman in Southern California goes on violent rampage against firefighter, police Investigators believe there are likely more victims and ask anyone with information about this case to contact PVEPD Det. Joe Marino at 310-378-4211 by email at jmarino@pvestates.org.   Ruiz was booked at the Palos Verdes Estates PD jail where

The Las Vegas Raiders are gearing up to host the San Francisco 49ers on Friday in a final preseason matchup at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders fielded a top-10-scoring defense last season, added star tackle Christian Wilkins to the lineup and then dominated the Las Vegas offense in the early days of training camp. Then, the Raiders played two preseason games, and their defense was, well, not top-10 quality. Coach Antonio Pierce has bemoaned the problems against the run, and there were issues in the secondary in last Saturday’s 27-12 loss to Dallas. The Cowboys, playing reserves, successfully threw the ball against a Raiders defense with six starters still in the game. Gardner Minshew, who is known for being a spark off the bench, spoke to reporters Tuesday night for the first time since beating out Aidan O’Connell for the starting quarterback job. Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) gets off a pass during warm-ups before the first half of an NFL preseason game at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) “I think any time you

A Ventura man is accused of keeping a “large quantity” of child pornography on his computer, which was discovered when he brought it to a local computer shop for repairs. Matthew Glenn Longwill, 49, was arrested on Aug. 5 and appeared in court Thursday to face one felony charge of possession of child sexual abuse material. Longwill pleaded not guilty, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. He became the subject of an investigation after he brought his laptop in to a local store for repairs and the material was allegedly found on his hard drive. Officers from the Ventura Police Department obtained a search warrant for his home and found more of the material on other devices in his home. Jail records indicate that Longwill works as a chiropractor, and a local business that lists his name as the owner and operator offers adult, child and infant chiropractic services. Longwill is currently out of custody on $50,000 bail and is prohibited from having any contact with minors as a condition of his release. His next court date is scheduled for Sept. 26, the

Santa Ana police Thursday were continuing their search for a 35-year-old man suspected of sexually assaulting a young female relative. According to the Santa Ana Police Department, a 13-year-old girl told her mother on July 17 that she had been sexually assaulted on “numerous occasions” by Eduardo Parra Santana, beginning when she was just 5 or 6 years old. “In addition, he also showed the victim pornography on one occasion,” police said in a statement. According to police, Santana no longer has any contact or communication with the alleged victim. Anyone with information about Santana’s whereabouts was asked to contact Detective J. Taylor at 714-245-8349 or jtaylor5@santa-ana.org.

“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” topped the latest weekly streaming rankings, with viewers watching the supernatural comedy film for 1.405 billion minutes in the first seven days it was available on Netflix, according to figures released Thursday by Nielsen. There were four other titles that topped the 1 billion minutes watched mark for the week on July 22-29. “Bluey,” which streams on Disney+, rose three spots to second with 1.064 billion minutes watched of the Australian animated children’s series’ 154 episodes, a 2.8% increase over the 1.035 billion minutes watched the previous week. “Cobra Kai” was third for the second consecutive week with 1.048 billion minutes watched of the 55 episodes of Netflix’s sequel to the 1984 film “The Karate Kid,” 3.4% less than the 1.085 billion minutes the previous week when the first five episodes of its sixth season were released. “House of the Dragon,” dropped two spots to fourth with 1.039 billion minutes watched of the 17 episodes of Max’s “Game of Thrones” prequel, 6.1% less than the 1.107 billion minutes for 16 episodes the previous week. “Family Guy” rose one spot to fifth with

En teoría, la nueva película de “The Crow” tiene todas las de perder, debido principalmente a las inevitables comparaciones que se han hecho -y se seguirán haciendo- con la versión cinematográfica original, que, dependiendo de la la fuente que se consulte, es una obra de culto, un clásico del cine o una pieza esencial de la cultura pop de los ‘90. Pero lo que no parecen entender quienes vieron -y adoraron- la cinta dirigida por Alex Proyas siendo adolescentes o jóvenes es que ya han pasado 30 años desde su estreno en salas -sí, lo quieran o no- y que un enorme porcentaje de la audiencia actual no había ni siquiera nacido en esa época. Para bien o para mal, las cosas han cambiado, y Hollywood es el primero en darse cuenta (o al menos lo intenta). No hay que quitarle mérito alguno a la gran versión de 1994, claro, ni al modo en que esta ha logrado trascender su coyuntura para mantenerse como un pequeña joya que, incluso el día de hoy, maravilla por su puesta en escena, la potencia de su banda sonora

CHICAGO —  Vice President Kamala Harris is preparing to make history Thursday night as she becomes the first Black woman and first Indian American to accept a major party presidential nomination. The moment will be heavy with symbolism, with many women at the Democratic National Convention at Chicago’s United Center planning to wear white to commemorate the suffrage movement. But Harris has so far used this week’s convention to make a case beyond the history, emphasizing her personal biography, the party’s loosely defined “freedom” agenda and the case against returning former President Trump to the White House. “We came here to Chicago with one mission in three parts,” Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic House leader, told California’s delegates Thursday morning. “Celebrate Joe Biden, elevate Kamala Harris, eviscerate MAGA extremism.” The contest is essentially a toss-up at this point, according to pollsters. But Harris’ elevation to the top of the ticket just over a month ago, after President Biden stepped aside, has given Democrats hope that they have a chance. Harris, the vice president for four years, has sought to portray herself as a tough prosecutor who