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Authorities are searching for an inmate who escaped from a Los Angeles County facility Friday night. Deshon R. Daniels, 26, was serving his sentence at the Male Community Reentry Program facility when he escaped at around 7:45 p.m., according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Authorities received an alert that he had tampered with his ankle monitor. Following a search of the buildings and grounds, he was nowhere to be found.  Deshon R. Daniels, 26, is seen in a booking photo from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Daniels is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 202 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison for two counts of second-degree robbery with enhancements for use of a firearm. Authorities with the CDCR and local law enforcement agencies have been notified and are assisting in the search. It’s unclear where he may be headed. Anyone who has seen Daniels or knows his whereabouts is asked to immediately call their local law enforcement agency or simply dial 911. The Male Community Reentry Program allows eligible

A 19-year-old suspect was arrested after two people were found shot in Riverside County. On March 22, deputies responded to an assault with a deadly weapon on the 600 Block of West Lakeshore Drive in Lake Elsinore at around 12:30 a.m. Arriving deputies found an injured person on the ground with several gunshot wounds. The suspect had fled the scene. Shortly after, authorities were notified that a second person had arrived at a nearby hospital with gunshot wounds as well. The two shootings were determined to be connected.  Investigators later identified Kenyelo Centeno-Guzman, 19, of Lake Elsinore as the suspected gunman. On March 27, a search warrant was served at his home where he was taken into custody for attempted murder and the recovery of a stolen firearm.  A second person at the home, Belica Guzman, 41, was also arrested on suspicion of evidence tampering, child endangerment, and willfully delaying/obstructing a peace officer. Kenyelo Centeno-Guzman, 19, of Lake Elsinore is seen in a booking photo from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. They were both transported and booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center. Authorities said

By Jared Ochacher Updated on: March 29, 2025 / 7:48 PM EDT / CBS News FAA investigating close call near Reagan National Delta plane, military jet have close call near Reagan National 02:12 A Delta Air Lines flight departing Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C., experienced a close call with an Air Force jet just after takeoff Friday afternoon, authorities confirmed. Both flights ultimately continued to their destinations without incident. The situation occurred just after Delta Flight 2983, an Airbus A319, had taken off from Reagan International at around 3:15 p.m. Eastern Time bound for Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. Meanwhile, four U.S. Air Force T-38 Talons were in the area heading to Arlington National Cemetery for a flyover, the FAA said. Air traffic data from FlightRadar.com indicated one of the T-38 jets was at an altitude of 875 feet. The Delta flight “received an onboard alert that another aircraft was nearby,” and “air traffic controllers issued corrective instructions to both aircraft,” the FAA said. It’s unclear how close the fighter jet got to the passenger plane. The flight

A 62-year-old registered sex offender pleaded guilty Friday to recording upskirt videos in Irvine and Tustin and was sentenced to three years in prison. Roland Moreno pleaded guilty to felony counts of burglary and annoying or molesting a child with a prior conviction as well as 11 misdemeanor counts of using a concealed device to record another without their consent. In a separate case he pleaded guilty to five counts of using a concealed device to record another without their consent and a count of contempt of court, all misdemeanors. Police were called Oct. 20, 2023, to a Spirit Halloween store at 13852 Red Hill Ave., adjacent to Tustin High School, where they were told by multiple witnesses that Roland Moreno was seen taking videos under a woman’s skirt as she shopped inside the store with her two children. Moreno fled the store prior to the officers’ arrival but left his cellphone behind, police said. A search of his phone revealed additional videos of similar nature from various locations, police said. According to the criminal complaint, the dates of the upskirt videos were Sept. 17

A felon was convicted Friday of murdering a 17-year-old girl who was shot while walking on a Long Beach street near her house. Jurors deliberated about 1 1/2 days before finding Troy Lamar Fox guilty of first-degree murder for the March 26, 2024, shooting of Briana Soto, along with four counts of attempted murder involving shots that were fired at a vehicle and two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, according to Deputy District Attorney Robert Song. The motive for the attacks was not known, the prosecutor said. Soto was shot in the upper body near the intersection of 11th Street and Lewis Avenue, and was initially hospitalized in critical condition before dying four days later, Long Beach police said last year. Police said DNA, video and cellphone evidence pointed to Fox as the suspect in the girl’s killing. He has remained behind bars since his arrest last September on what police said was an unrelated weapons violation. The attempted murder charges stemmed from shots fired last April 9 at a vehicle containing an 18-year-old and three juveniles in the 1300 block

The CEO of a company that owned the rights to Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar’s name and likeness was arrested and extradited to L.A. to face fraud and money laundering charges. Olaf Kyros Gustafsson, 31, also known as “El Silencio,” is a Swedish national who owned Escobar Inc., a corporation registered in Puerto Rico that held successor-in-interest rights to the persona and legacy of Pablo Escobar, the Colombian narcoterrorist and head of the Medellín Cartel who died in 1993. The company used Escobar’s persona to market and sell a variety of products to the public including victims across Southern California, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. From July 2019 to November 2023, Gustafsson found existing products in the marketplace and used Escobar’s persona to advertise similar products at a much lower price than the competition, court documents said. Some of the items he allegedly sold included an Escobar Flamethrower, an Escobar Fold Phone, an Escobar Gold 11 Pro Phone, and Escobar Cash (marketed as a “physical cryptocurrency”). Gustafsson would receive payments for these items through PayPal, Stripe, Coinbase and other online payment platforms. However, despite

Paso Robles residents learned this week that a long-time local restaurant would soon be closing its doors. The owners of Paso Terra on Pine Street told KSBY that they are shutting down the restaurant as they attempt to find an interested party to purchase it. The family-owned seafood restaurant opened in 2012, offering refined seafood dishes and wine. More than a decade later, the owners say they are planning to sell the establishment as they enter retirement. Since sharing the news on Facebook, officials say they have received an outcry of support from locals. “It’s bittersweet for sure,” Christina Averseng, a co-owner of Paso Terra, said. “It will be kind of weird not to be here every day and every night. We will miss our customers for sure. These people are so nice, so many repeat customers and our local people have been so nice to us.” The owners say they have been in contact with some potential buyers, who would reportedly maintain the restaurant’s same name and recipes. Reservations are still available, and owners say their European wines are half off on Saturday.

A new addition is coming to the City of Santa Maria. A second Chick-fil-A location is set to open near Highway 101 and Broadway. The restaurant chain, which sells fried chicken and southern cuisine, already has one location on the corner of Betteravia Road and South College Drive. There is no word yet on exactly when the new location is set to open.

The parents of an 11-year-old girl are outraged after a school employee forced her to duct tape her own mouth for reportedly speaking too much. The child involved, Noemi Hurtado, is a sixth grade student at Blair Middle School in Pasadena. On March 24, Noemi was eating lunch on campus with friends when she was allegedly punished for being too loud by a female security guard. The woman took Noemi to the principal’s office and told the girl to put duct tape over her own mouth.  “I got a phone call that no parent wants to receive,” said Ricardo Hurtado, the girl’s father. “She was playing with her friends and being a little too loud. She was asked to stop once and she didn’t, I guess, and continued to play.” Ricardo said once Noemi was duct taped, the security guard reportedly walked her through the campus and even to a nearby high school just to “humiliate” her. From left: Ricardo Hurtado, his daughter Noemi Hurtado, and community activist Najee Ali, hold a press conference outside Blair Middle School in Pasadena on March 28, 2025. (KTLA)

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By Multiple Emmy Award-winning journalist Ted Scouten has been the familiar face at the scene of international stories that have affected South Florida since 1998. Read Full Bio Nikiya Carrero , Mauricio Maldonado Digital Editor, CBS Miami Mauricio Maldonado is a digital editor for CBS Miami and has been a digital journalist in the South Florida area since 1997. Mauricio started at the Miami Herald in 1990 and transitioned over to their online team in 1997. In 2001, he moved north to lend his talents to SunSentinel.com, where he spent 17 years. Mauricio has been with CBS Miami since 2018. Read Full Bio Updated on: March 28, 2025 / 10:41 PM EDT / CBS Miami Rapper Sean Kingston, mother found guilty in federal fraud case Rapper Sean Kingston, mother found guilty in federal fraud case 00:38 A federal jury found singer and rapper  Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, guilty on all charges Friday evening in their luxury fraud scheme trial. Turner was immediately taken into custody after the verdict, with the judge citing her past criminal history and role in the scheme as

Updated on: March 28, 2025 / 8:58 PM EDT / CBS/AP Heavy rain causes devastating flooding in Texas Many drivers forced to abandon vehicles amid heavy flooding in South Texas 01:49 Drenching rain along the Texas-Mexico border let up Friday, but rescues were still ongoing a day after severe storms trapped residents in their homes, forced drivers to abandon their vehicles on flooded roads and shut down an airport. At least three people died. Hidalgo County officials said in a statement that they did not immediately have more information about the three deaths except that they involved law enforcement efforts. Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez signed a local disaster declaration Friday in the wake of Thursday’s rainstorm where parts of the county saw as much as 14 inches of rain. The declaration is the first step in receiving state and federal money for recovery efforts.  In Harlingen, officials said their city received more than 21 inches of rain this week, with the heaviest rainfall on Thursday causing severe flooding that had authorities rescuing more than 200 residents, with another 200 people still waiting to be

Former Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu was sentenced Friday to two months behind bars and was ordered to pay a $55,000 fine for his guilty plea to obstruction of justice, wire fraud and lying to federal investigators about his role in the city’s effort to sell Angel Stadium. Sidhu, 67, was also ordered to spend one year on supervised released following his prison time. When Sidhu pleaded guilty in September 2023 he was facing eight to 14 months in prison. Sidhu’s attorneys filed court papers March 14 arguing for three years of probation and a $40,000 fine. Probation officials recommended three years of probation along with a $175,000 fine and 400 hours of community service. Assistant U.S. Attorney Melissa Rabbani argued for an eight-month sentence. U.S. District Judge John Holcomb sided with prosecutors’ argument that prison time was justified. “I do believe the defendant did betray the city of Anaheim,” Holcomb said. “He lied to FBI agents and there are consequences to these actions. … You acknowledged that in your letter (to the judge)… That breach of trust warrants a term of incarceration.” But Holcomb credited

Former Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin will serve as the executive director of the Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs at Cal State Los Angeles, it was announced Friday. Bonin will take over the position from Sascha Brown Rice, the granddaughter of former Gov. Pat Brown, who has led PBI as interim executive director since 2024. The institute is a non-partisan center for applied public policy and community engagement focusing on a wide spectrum of policy and community issues, according to the university’s website. “This is a dream job for me,” Bonin wrote in an email announcing his appointment. “Founded by legendary California Gov. Edmund G. `Pat’ Brown, the institute is one of the most highly respected public policy institutes in California…” He added that “PBI focuses on things I am passionate about: informing, educating, and engaging people in public affairs; researching and advancing smart public policy; and lifting up a new generation of leaders.” According to Bonin, he intends to expand the institute’s role in shaping public sector leadership, provoke thoughtful examinations of issues and bolster civic engagement. “I am particularly stoked to

By CBS New York Team Updated on: March 28, 2025 / 8:35 PM EDT / CBS New York Columbia University appoints new acting president Columbia University appoints new acting president 00:31 Columbia University’s interim president Katrina Armstrong has stepped down, the embattled school announced Friday amid its ongoing struggles with the Trump administration. The university said that Armstrong will be replaced immediately by Board of Trustees co-chair Claire Shipman. Armstrong will return to her previous post as head of Columbia University’s Irving Medical Center. The university did not offer an explanation for the change in leadership. “Dr. Armstrong accepted the role of interim president at a time of great uncertainty for the University and worked tirelessly to promote the interests of our community,” said David Greenwald, chair of the Board of Trustees, in a statement.     Shipman will also serve as acting president until a permanent president is chosen.  “I assume this role with a clear understanding of the serious challenges before us and a steadfast commitment to act with urgency, integrity, and work with our faculty to advance our mission, implement needed reforms, protect

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One of the more dangerous and destructive police pursuits in recent memory unfolded on live television in south Los Angeles County Friday afternoon, involving a driver in a white stolen pickup truck. The chase began around 2:40 p.m. in South Los Angeles, according to the L.A. Police Department. The suspect collided with several vehicles and narrowly missed hitting pedestrians as he fled LAPD and California Highway Patrol officers through Whittier, Downey, Norwalk and Lakewood at speeds in excess of 80 miles per hour at times. In Long Beach, Sky5 footage showed the desperate driver sideswiping several cars and then running a red light at the intersection of E. 7th Street and Termino Avenue. That’s where the truck slammed into two other vehicles and then rolled into a parking lot next to a Sherwin-Williams paint store. The violent end to a stolen truck pursuit in Long Beach, Calif., on March 28, 2025. (KTLA) The suspect then casually stepped out of the vehicle and walked down the street before several officers tackled him on the sidewalk in front of a home. Several people were hospitalized, including at

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Fans of Disney’s “A Goofy Movie” will have a chance to celebrate its 30th anniversary with a special screening at the historic El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. The one-night-only event will take place on Saturday, April 12, at 8 p.m. The screening will feature an exclusive panel moderated by producer Don Hahn and include special guests such as Bill Farmer, the voice of Goofy, and director Kevin Lima. Attendees can also enjoy a DJ dance party before the film. Tickets for the event are now on sale, with three pricing tiers available: General Ticket ($30): Includes a reserved seat and event credential. Standout Pack Ticket ($75): Includes a reserved seat, Powerline Max Popcorn Bucket with popcorn, a fountain drink, and an event credential. Max Pack Ticket ($150): Includes a reserved seat, a 30th Anniversary A Goofy Movie vinyl, Powerline Max Popcorn Bucket with popcorn, a fountain drink, candy, an event credential, and priority entry. Tickets can be purchased at ElCapitanTheatre.com and Fandango. Released in 1995, A Goofy Movie follows Goofy and his teenage son, Max, on a cross-country road. Since its release, the film has