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Crews search Monday night for a person believed missing in a crash that went unreported for nearly two days. (OnScene.TV) Authorities launched a search for a missing person Monday afternoon after learning that a car had tumbled hundreds of feet down a steep cliff near Point Mugu two days earlier. It’s unclear why one of the occupants of the vehicle waited days to report the incident, which took place off of Deer Creek Road northwest of the Malibu border on Saturday, according to the Ventura County Fire Department. The individual who eventually reported the crash managed to self-extricate from the mangled car and leave the scene in another vehicle — but did not call 911 that night, the Fire Department said. Firefighters told OnScene.TV that a white Cadillac SUV rolled over multiple times before coming to rest on its roof 1,000 feet below the road. On Monday afternoon, the occupant reported that two people who were in the car during the incident were missing, and a search was launched. Shortly after the search began, one of the passengers was located at home, the Fire Department

Updated on: December 3, 2024 / 6:13 AM EST / CBS/AFP Snake catcher removes snake from child’s bed Snake catcher removes venomous snake from child’s bed 00:34 A driver cruising down a highway in eastern Australia felt something on her foot and discovered a deadly tiger snake “slithering up her leg,” police said Sunday. Officers found her on the side of the Monash Freeway near Melbourne, barefoot and in a state of shock after her Friday morning encounter with the reptile, Victoria state police said in a news release titled: “Fangs on the freeway.” “The woman explained that she had been travelling at 80kph (50 mph) on the freeway when she felt something on foot and looked down to find a deadly tiger snake slithering up her leg,” police said in a statement. “Remarkably, she was able to fend the snake off her and weave through traffic before pulling over and leaping out of her car to safety.” A driver cruising down a highway in eastern Australia discovered a deadly tiger snake “slithering up her leg,” police said. Victoria State Police Tiger snakes, named after

A suspect was shot and killed by Torrance Police Department officers in an industrial area of the city Monday. Officers responded to the 2900 block of Oregon Court, near Maple Avenue and Del Amo Boulevard, Monday to investigate an unknown situation, where a suspect was contacted, then a shooting occurred, according to the police department. “We recognize the seriousness of this incident and understand the concerns it raises within our community. There is no danger to the community members,” a statement from the department said. The investigation into the shooting continued Monday evening. Anyone with information regarding the shooting was urged to call the Torrance Police Department at 310-328-3456 with case number 240045785.

A teenage victim was taken to a hospital in unknown condition after being stabbed Monday in Northridge. Officers responded to the 9600 block of Balboa Boulevard, near Plummer Street, around 5:05 p.m. to reports regarding a stabbing victim, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. It was unclear what motivated the stabbing moments before the suspect fled the scene. Detectives described the suspect as a man in his 50s, last seen wearing a dark-colored beanie and jacket. The suspect was a transient, according to NBC4. The boy was stabbed in the stomach in a church’s playground, Fox11 reported. The investigation into the stabbing continued Monday evening.

Here at KSBY, we are saying goodbye and congratulations to a very special member of our team. Operations Director Kelly Teel is retiring after more than 40 years at the station. While you are most familiar with those you see on camera, Kelly works behind the scenes. He’s the station’s chief videographer and in charge of the crew you don’t see that brings you the news every day. He works with new reporters teaching them the ropes of videography and maintains the video gear. Over the past 40 years, Kelly has often had a front-row seat to the area’s biggest stories, working with reporters to bring you the pictures you see on your screens. In 1999, the high-profile murder trial of Rex Krebs was moved to Monterey County because of pre-trial publicity. Kelly and reporter John Meyers headed north to make sure Central Coast residents were kept informed. In a bit of history repeating itself, nearly 20 years later, Kelly and Richard Gearhart headed north once again for another high-profile murder case this time, the Paul Flores trial. He’s worked with countless reporters on thousands

A man who suffered a head injury in a fight outside Outlaws Bar last month has died, according to the Atascadero Police Department. The incident was reported shortly before 2 a.m. on November 24. Police say first responders arrived at the scene to find 30-year-old Lucky Thomas of Atascadero unconscious in the bar’s parking lot. Police say Thomas fell and hit his head when someone stepped in to break up the altercation. He was taken to an area hospital in critical condition. On Wednesday, November 27, police were notified that Thomas had passed away. Police say there were witnesses to the altercation and they are asking anyone with further information, videos or pictures related to this incident to contact Sgt. Netz at (805) 470-3252.

Pervez Taufiq and his young family had just landed at LAX and were almost at the end of a long travel week when a fellow passenger began berating them with racist comments. Taufiq, a well-known photographer, recorded the encounter as it took place on their United Airlines shuttle bus. “Your family is from India,” the woman says to him. “You have no respect. You have no rules. Do you think you can push everyone, push push. That’s what you think you are.” In an interview with KTLA’s John Fenoglio, Taufiq says the woman in the video was on their flight and at one point had started asking their 11-year-old son whether he was from India. “She looked at our sons – that’s two younger ones which are four and eight – and basically started saying shut up to them, just shut up, and so, to say that really made me snap and I said you can’t talk to my sons that way,” explains Taufiq. Later on, on the bus, Taufiq says the situation escalated. “You guys are f***ing crazy,” the woman says to Taufiq while

A bizarre search and rescue operation unfolded Monday for an occupant of an SUV that reportedly plunged 1,000 feet down a hillside Saturday night in Ventura County.  Details are limited and it’s unclear exactly how the crash in the area of Deer Creek Road, about two miles north of Pacific Coast Highway occurred, but early reports suggest a rear passenger, who suffered serious injuries, was able to self-extricate from the white Cadillac SUV, according to photojournalists with OnScene.TV, a video news service.   The man was reportedly able to hike his way back up to the road where he was picked up by his brother and rushed to a local hospital, the news service reported.  Authorities were apparently unaware of the crash until noon on Monday when it was reported by the man who was able to hike back to the road that there were two other occupants in the vehicle.   Search and rescue crews on the scene of a cliffside crash on Dec. 2, 2024. (OnScene.TV) Search and rescue crews on the scene of a cliffside crash on Dec. 2, 2024. (OnScene.TV) Search

A bizarre search and rescue operation unfolded Monday for an occupant of an SUV that reportedly plunged 1,000 feet down a hillside Saturday night in Ventura County.  Details are limited and it’s unclear exactly how the crash in the area of Deer Creek Road, about two miles south of Pacific Coast Highway occurred, but early reports suggest a rear passenger, who suffered serious injuries, was able to self-extricate from the white Cadillac SUV, according to photojournalists with OnScene.TV, a video news service.   The man was reportedly able to hike his way back up to the road where he was picked up by his brother and rushed to a local hospital, the news service reported.  Authorities were apparently unaware of the crash until noon on Monday when it was reported by the man who was able to hike back to the road that there were two other occupants in the vehicle.   Search and rescue crews on the scene of a cliffside crash on Dec. 2, 2024. (OnScene.TV) Search and rescue crews on the scene of a cliffside crash on Dec. 2, 2024. (OnScene.TV) Search

Staycee Dains has resigned as general manager of Los Angeles Animal Services after being on paid leave since August, Mayor Karen Bass’ office confirmed Monday. A spokesperson for Bass told City News Service Dains resigned effective Saturday. City officials had not explained the reason for her absence. Annette Ramirez, who led Los Angeles Animal Services on an interim basis for a year and half prior to Dains’ appointment in 2023, again began leading the department in September. Dains, who formerly led Long Beach’s animal services department, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Dains addressed issues related to volunteers during her tenure but still faced overcrowding and other challenges at the department’s six shelters, some have plagued the department long before her arrival. A recent Los Angeles Times analysis found about 1,224 dogs were euthanized, an increase of 72%, from January to September compared to the same period last year. Some 1,517 cats were euthanized, also a 17% increase from 2023. The mayor’s office noted that about 25,000 animals were adopted or rescued from the city’s six animal shelters, representing a 17% increase

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell will be introduced by the Dodgers Tuesday at Dodger Stadium three days after agreeing to terms on a five-year, $182 million contract. ESPN had reported Tuesday that Snell and the Dodgers had agreed on a contract, pending a physical, which includes opt-outs, some deferred money and a $52 million signing bonus. Snell, who will turn 32 on Wednesday, on Tuesday posted a photoshopped picture on his Instagram account of himself wearing a Dodger uniform with his familiar No. 7 with the caption reading “LA” with an eyeballs emoji. The contract is the third largest for a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball history based on total value, behind only David Price’s $217 million deal with the Boston Red Sox in 2015 and Clayton Kershaw’s $215 million contract with the Dodgers in 2014, according to ESPN. Snell won the National League Cy Young Award in 2023 when he was 14-9 with a league-best 2.23 ERA while pitching for the San Diego Padres. Snell was a free agent following the season, with the Dodgers seeking to sign him late in

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A 35-year-old man in San Bernardino County has been arrested after authorities say an investigation found he had inappropriate online communication with a minor.   The investigation, according to a news release from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, began in Oct. 2023 after detectives with the department’s crimes against children detail received a tip from the Department of Children and Family Services that the 35-year-old was engaging in illegal behavior with a 16-year-old.   Irish pub in Orange County asks for stolen sign back, no questions asked Investigators identified the suspect as Chino Hills resident Timothy Holub, who went by the online screen name “httechtims5.”   “During the online communication, Holub asked the minor to engage in lewd acts,” the release stated.   Timothy Holub, 35, a resident of Chino Hills. (SBSD) The 35-year-old was arrested and booked at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga for possession of child pornography, distributing or showing a minor pornography and contacting a minor for a sexual offense.   Maui woman who vanished in Los Angeles seen voluntarily crossing into Mexico Holub’s bail was set at

MINNEAPOLIS —  LeBron James shrugged. He rolled his eyes. He complained to the refs. He hung his head. There was no discretion Monday in Minnesota — everything you needed to know about the Lakers and their leading scorer was on display in big, bold letters. “It’s everything,” James said. “It’s the rhythm. I just feel off rhythm these last three, four games.” Playing on the second night of back-to-back games, James looked as uncomfortable as ever in a Lakers uniform as he and his team failed over and over at the game’s simplest task — putting the ball in the basket. Minnesota beat the Lakers 109-80 on Monday, their fifth loss in their last seven games. James has now gone four straight games without a made three-pointer, and the Lakers’ offense has failed to score 110 points or more in five of its last six games. The 80 points is the Lakers’ worst offensive game in James’ time with the team and the worst for the organization since Jan. 22, 2017. Anthony Davis called the game “disgusting.” For James, it’s been a miserable stretch of offensive

Francesca Eastwood, daughter of Oscar-winning actor-director Clint Eastwood, will avoid criminal charges following her October arrest on suspicion of domestic violence, the Los Angeles district attorney’s office confirmed. Eastwood, a 31-year-old actor whose credits include “Twin Peaks” and “Juror #2,” was arrested Oct. 12 in Beverly Hills on suspicion of felony domestic violence, according to police. She was released on $50,000 bail. A week later, prosecutors declined her case for insufficient evidence. Police did not release specifics about the arrest. TMZ reported that a drive around Beverly Hills allegedly turned into a verbal, then physical, argument between Eastwood and her boyfriend, and the “Mrs. Eastwood & Company” reality TV star was subsequently arrested. Representatives for Eastwood have not responded to multiple requests by The Times for comment regarding the arrest. “Officers conducted an investigation, and based on statements and injuries, Francesca Ruth Fisher Eastwood of Los Angeles was arrested for a felony, PC 273.5 – Domestic Violence, and was booked at BHPD Jail,” Beverly Hills Police Department Lt. Andrew Myers said in an October statement to The Times. Eastwood’s mother is “Titanic” actor Frances Fisher

New misconduct claims against Trump pick Hegseth New misconduct claims against Trump pick Pete Hegseth 02:54 Monterey, California — The battle over President-elect Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, may become a test of loyalty for Republican stalwarts — some of whom stood at the center of a bid 10 years ago to remove Hegseth as the head of a veterans’ charity over allegations of financial mismanagement, repeated intoxication and sexual misconduct. One of those who led the effort to oust Hegseth as head of the Concerned Veterans of America in 2016 was Jessie Jane Duff, a Marine veteran who served as one of President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign executive directors, according to multiple Republican insiders familiar with the events, all of whom spoke on the condition they not be named over fear of reprisals from those within the party. Duff sought Hegseth’s removal from leadership roles in the veterans’ group, CBS News has learned.  While she worked at Concerned Veterans for America as a senior military adviser, Duff allegedly complained about Hegseth’s frequent public intoxication, poor leadership and the toxic work climate

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(NewsNation) — With nearly $1 billion in losses last year, New York City is the worst metro for package theft in the United States, according to a recent report. The annual study by SafeWise estimates that 120.5 million packages were snatched off American porches in 2023, resulting in a total loss of nearly $16 billion. In dollar terms, New York City was hit the hardest by porch pirates, with $945M in losses last year. Philadelphia ($450M) and Chicago ($262M) were next on the list. Washington, D.C. ($232M), and Houston ($207M) rounded out the top five in SafeWise’s annual ranking. But cities with the highest financial losses weren’t necessarily those with the most package theft incidents. Of the top ten worst cities for package theft, Cleveland had the most thefts per capita — nearly 1,400 per 1,000 households. That suggests thieves struck the same houses multiple times. Third expensive package reported intercepted in Southern California this month Other repeat hot spots included Beckley, West Virginia (2,391 incidents per 1,000 households); Hot Springs, Arkansas (2,107 per 1,000); and Goldsboro, North Carolina (1,880 per 1,000), according to Safewise.

Holiday boat parades are set to light up the Central Coast in the coming days, with events taking place in Morro Bay and at the Ventura Harbor. In Morro Bay, the Lighted Boat Parade will take place Saturday from 6:30 to 8 p.m., weather permitting. Fishing, leisure and yachting vessels will sail along the bay adorned with holiday lights. Viewing areas include the Embarcadero from Tidelands Park to Morro Rock, with parking and walking encouraged to avoid congestion. Visit morrobay.org for more information. At the Ventura Harbor, the annual Parade of Lights will take place the following weekend on Dec. 13-14. Promotional image for the Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights & Fireworks, taking place Dec. 13-14, 2024. (Ventura Harbor Village) The annual event will have a Candy Land theme, featuring boats decorated with candy-inspired designs. The parade will take place on Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m., with fireworks scheduled to take place at 8 p.m. Viewing spots include the Harbor Village promenade and other areas along the harbor. Additional entertainment includes carnival rides, artificial snowfall and bubble shows by SB Bubble Guy. Details are

A Los Angeles County man was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison on Monday for selling “purported black tar heroin that, in fact, was fentanyl,” ultimately leading to an 18-year-old’s fatal overdose, officials say. According to the Department of Justice, Gregory Hevener, 47, of Hawaiian Gardens was found guilty in June of one count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death and one count of possession with intent to distribute heroin. The DOJ says the investigation found that the 18-year-old, whose name was not released, responded to an ad placed by Hevener on the website OfferUp in November 2020.  The Long Beach-based listing advertised a message saying: “BLACK TAR ROOFING MATERIALS!!” – which the DOJ says is coded language for black tar heroin. “OfferUp records revealed Hevener operated or had access to several accounts on the platform, in which he advertised and distributed drugs, including heroin and fentanyl,” the DOJ stated in a release. The 18-year-old bought what he believed to be heroin from Hevener during a meet-up in Hawaiian Gardens. However, officials say Hevener instead gave the teen what was a black, tar-like

Nathan Hochman, who campaigned on a “hard middle approach” to battling crime and scored a resounding victory over reform-minded incumbent George Gascón in last month’s election, is set to take the oath of office Tuesday as L.A. County’s 44th district attorney. The 61-year-old former federal prosecutor — who ran as an independent after seeking the state attorney general’s office as a Republican in 2022 — will be sworn in at noon in a ceremony outside the Hall of Justice, with former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger administering the oath. Hochman will carry what amounts to a mandate from L.A. County voters to get tougher on crime — with the latest numbers giving him more than 1.9 million votes, or just under 60%, compared to Gascón’s 1.3 million votes. Gascón conceded defeat on Nov. 6, one day after Election Day. Gascón was swept into office four years ago with a progressive platform — but he became a target of critics, including Hochman, who accused him of being soft on crime. Gascón defended his record while in office, denying allegations that his policies led to an increase in crime