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Deputies and loved ones are asking for the community’s help in searching for an at-risk man who was last seen on Dec. 13 in El Monte. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department describes Derek Ceasar Elizondo as a 35-year-old Hispanic male who stands 5 feet and 8 inches tall and weighs about 175 lbs. According to LASD, Elizondo, who is a resident of Los Angeles County, was last seen around 1:30 p.m. on Friday near the 10000 block of Railroad Street, wearing a black jacket, brown shirt, black pants and black shoes. Other visual descriptions of the missing person included that he has black hair and brown eyes. Derek Ceasar Elizondo, seen here in a photo from Dec. 28, 2021, has been reported missing since Dec. 13, 2024. (LASD) Elizondo’s family members are worried for his well-being, sharing that he suffers from what was only described as “a mental disorder,” and that he requires daily medication. Officials encourage anyone with information about this incident to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Missing Persons Unit at 323-890-5500.   To provide information anonymously, call “Crime Stoppers” by

When the SoFi Stadium lights went dark to begin a hype video in the middle of the fourth quarter, hundreds of fans streamed toward the exits. The lights were out on a 40-17 Chargers loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Chargers lost ground in a tight AFC wild-card race Sunday, unraveling in the second half of a loss coach Jim Harbaugh called “thorough.” The offense mustered just 32 yards rushing. The unshakable Justin Herbert had a pass intercepted for the first time since Week 2. The defense, which had been the team’s saving grace this season, gave up season highs in yards (505) and points, including 27 unanswered in the second half. “Every dog has its day,” said safety Derwin James Jr. said. “Today wasn’t ours.” After losing consecutive games for just the second time this season, the Chargers (8-6) have to regroup quickly for a critical AFC West matchup against the Denver Broncos on Thursday at SoFi Stadium. With wins Sunday, the Broncos (9-5) and the Baltimore Ravens (9-5) pushed ahead of the Chargers in the playoff standings. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles

12/15/2024: Road to Damascus; Unveiling; The House of Hermès – CBS News Watch CBS News First, a report on Syrians looking toward a future without Assad. Then, victims say fake nudes created by AI “nudify” sites are causing real harm. And, a look at Hermès and the success of the Birkin bag. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Hopeful Syrians look toward a future without Bashar al-Assad | 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News Hope and uncertainty fill the streets of Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The challenges of rebuilding are enormous after years of civil war. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

12/15: The Takeout: Rep. Seth Moulton – CBS News Watch CBS News Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton joins Major Garrett to discuss the state of the Democratic Party and what it should do to attract voters and make gains in the midterm elections and beyond. Also discussed, are the challenges President-elect Donald Trump faces in handling the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

A barber is currently hospitalized with serious injuries, unable to walk after he was shot while cutting hair at Prodigy Barbershop in Mission Hills on Wednesday, family members say. Surveillance video caught what seems to have been a random attack, showing the victim, Anthony Rodarte, working on a client when a masked man shot through the front door and took off on an electric scooter toward the 405 Freeway. Rodarte’s mother, Michelle Moreno, says her son is now completely incapacitated, confined to a hospital bed, and has nerve damage.  “He’s not doing well, he’s not walking and he doesn’t have much feeling from the waist down,” Moreno told KTLA’s Rachel Menitoff. “That bullet ruptured the nerves connected to his spine, so it’s going to be a long road for him. He’s not going to walk for a long time.” Moreno says her son’s back was facing the front door, and the bullet went through his hip, and everything in that area has been impacted. He doesn’t have much movement in his legs. Rodarte reportedly does not know the man who attacked him and believes this

Bruce and Mindy Silverstein fled their Malibu home as the wind-driven Franklin fire encroached on their neighborhood and watched in fear from a nearby hotel as the blaze threatened to destroy their home in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains. The couple had moved to California from the East Coast 13 years ago to be closer to their children and had come to love their corner of paradise. They knew the dangers of wildfires and were not deterred after the devastating Woolsey fire ripped through the community in 2018, burning nearly 97,000 acres across the region and destroying more than 1,600 structures. Instead, Bruce, a lawyer, was motivated after the fire to get involved in local government affairs to advocate for more community resources. In 2020, he was elected to the City Council and last month won reelection. He was sworn into office Dec. 9, the same evening the Franklin fire broke out, eventually ballooning to 4,000 acres and destroying eight homes and numerous other structures. As of Sunday night, the fire was 49% contained, officials said. Malibu Councilman Bruce Silverstein and his wife

Days after police made several arrests in the execution-style killing of a Woodland Hills doctor,  his grieving brother is speaking out, sharing the family’s heartbreak and calling for justice. “It looked like a Mafia assassination, it’s strange,” said the victim’s brother, Dr. Alireza Mirshojae, in an exclusive interview with KTLA’s Carlos Saucedo. “Someone really wanted him dead – dead, not wounded. He didn’t even see it coming.” Alireza’s late brother, Hamid Mirshojae, 61, was walking to his car in the parking lot outside of his clinic on Aug. 23 when he was shot and killed in an “ambush-style attack,” according to the Los Angeles Police Department. “It’s a huge hurt, it’s indescribable,” said Alireza. “It’s a great loss for me and it’s a great loss for his children.” Amidst the devastation of losing his brother, Alireza said his entire family is still in shock, especially now that the primary suspect has been revealed. Authorities allege Hamid’s ex-wife, Ahang Mirshojae — also known as Ahang Zarrin Kelk — was involved in the fatal shooting. She is one of five people arrested last week in connection with

Kamala Harris was thrust into the national spotlight in the summer when President Joe Biden, about 100 days from the general election, dropped out of the race and endorsed his vice president for the job. The last-second change didn’t prove to be the winning move for Democrats, as Harris lost to former President Donald Trump, leaving the former U.S. Senator from California without a clear direction in her political future. More than a month removed from that election loss, even the VP’s team believes that future remains uncertain, according to reporting from CNN. The outlet reported on Sunday that the tight-knit circle close to Harris is split between two options: run for president again in 2028, or shift ambitions to the race to become California’s Governor in 2026. There is one consensus in that group, CNN reports — she can’t do both. Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a concession speech after the 2024 presidential election, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, on the campus of Howard University in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) A win in the 2026 California Gubernatorial race would mean she would

Firefighters knocked down a fire in a Garden Grove warehouse Sunday. The crew, who were already fighting a tractor-trailer fire in the area, noticed flames on the roof of the warehouse around 1 p.m. Sunday, the Orange County Fire Authority reported. The exact location of the warehouse was unclear. The fire led to downed wires and an air-conditioning unit collapsing through the roof, the OCFA reported. “Crews achieved knockdown in about one hour, saving the entire office space, preventing the fire from spreading to some portions of the warehouse and ensuring no injuries,” the OCFA reported. The department said it further cleared out debris and checked to prevent any hidden fires.

A 72-year-old man who went missing in Alhambra was located Sunday. The California Highway Patrol announced around 5 p.m. Sunday that Gary Daniels was found, but additional details were not available. He had last been seen about 1 p.m. Saturday in the area of South Garfield and East Commonwealth avenues, the CHP reported.

December 15, 2024 / 8:40 PM EST / AP The death toll in the French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is “several hundred” and may run into the thousands, the island’s top government official told a local broadcaster Sunday. France rushed rescue teams and supplies to its largely poor overseas department in the Indian Ocean that has suffered widespread destruction. “I think there are some several hundred dead, maybe we’ll get close to a thousand. Even thousands … given the violence of this event,” Mayotte Prefect François-Xavier Bieuville told TV station Mayotte la 1ere. He had previously said it was the worst cyclone to hit Mayotte in 90 years. Bieuville said it was extremely difficult to get an exact number of deaths and injuries after Mayotte was pummeled by the intense tropical cyclone on Saturday, causing major damage to public infrastructure, including the airport, flattening neighborhoods and knocking out electricity supplies. The French Interior Ministry confirmed at least 11 deaths and more than 250 injuries earlier Sunday but said that was expected to increase substantially. Destroyed building after Cyclone Chido hit France’s Indian Ocean

By Jessica Moore Updated on: December 16, 2024 / 6:25 AM EST / CBS New York Mayor Eric Adams’ inner circle gets smaller with retirement of Ingrid Lewis-Martin Mayor Eric Adams’ inner circle gets smaller with retirement of Ingrid Lewis-Martin 02:30 NEW YORK — Ingrid Lewis-Martin, who has been New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ top advisor for years, announced her retirement on Sunday, effective immediately. The announcement came as Manhattan prosecutors investigating corruption allegations against her have reportedly presented evidence to a grand jury. According to The New York Times, a grand jury could seek an indictment as soon as this week. Lewis-Martin’s attorney is expected to hold a news conference on the allegations and abrupt retirement Monday morning.  Lewis-Martin leaving a month earlier than expected Lewis-Martin has been with Adams since he was a state senator in Brooklyn, and is one of the last in his inner circle to leave office. Her departure comes a month earlier than expected. In a statement Sunday, she said, in part, “Know that I will continue to do everything in my power to fight for this great

Fake nudes created by AI “nudify” sites are causing real harm, victims say | 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News Artificial intelligence is generating fake nudes of real people on “nudify” sites. As one teenage victim learned, not much has been done to stop it. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Petit h, a workshop of imagination at Hermès – CBS News Watch CBS News 60 Minutes visited Petit h, a distinct part of luxury fashion house Hermès that gives overstocked and imperfect items new life as surprising, and often whimsical, products. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Syria under Assad: Torment and torture – CBS News Watch CBS News Now that former President Bashar al-Assad has fled, Syria is looking toward its future. But before the country can plan for what’s to come, its people want the world to be reminded of what has taken place. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Yaya Diaby after throwing a pass in the second half of the Chargers’ 40-17 loss Sunday at SoFi Stadium. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Dec. 15, 2024 4:38 PM PT When the SoFi Stadium lights went dark to begin a hype video in the middle of the fourth quarter, hundreds of fans streamed toward the exits. The lights were out on a 40-17 Chargers loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Chargers lost ground in a tight AFC wild-card race Sunday, giving up 27 unanswered points in the second half to fall into seventh seed in the AFC playoff standings. Entering Week 15 as one of three 8-5 teams in playoff position, the Chargers (8-6) gave up a season-high in yards (506) and points to fall behind the Baltimore Ravens and the Denver Broncos in the playoff standings. After losing consecutive games for just the second time this season, the Chargers have to regroup quickly for a critical AFC West matchup against the Broncos on Thursday at SoFi Stadium. Quarterback Justin Herbert threw

Police took a suspect into custody after a stabbing left a 60-year-old woman injured in Los Angeles on Sunday. According to the L.A. Police Department, the stabbing was reported at about 1:22 p.m. Sunday in the 7900 block of Mammoth Avenue in Panorama City. Police said a man stabbed the woman before fleeing the scene. The woman was in unknown condition as of Sunday afternoon. The suspect, identified only as a white man, was later taken into custody Sunday afternoon. It’s unknown if the suspect and victim knew each other prior to the incident, or what led up to the alleged stabbing. No additional details were immediately made available.

Actor and comedian Jamie Foxx made an indirect reference Sunday to a reported attack on him by another customer at a popular Beverly Hills restaurant, insisting in a social media post that he is “too blessed to be stressed.” “The devil is busy… but I’m too blessed to be stressed” Foxx posted early Sunday on Instagram. “The devil is a lie,” the post continued. “Can’t win here… thank you to everybody that pray and check on me… when your light is shining bright… they try to bring you darkness — but they don’t know that you’re built for it… the lights have been shining bright… and huge thank yous to everyone that have watched and been inspired by “What Had Happened Was” … number 1 on @netflix if you haven’t checked it out please go check it out it’s from my heart and my soul.” Officers were dispatched at about 10:10 p.m. Friday to Mr. Chow at 344 N. Camden Drive, to a reported possible assault with a deadly weapon, the Beverly Hills Police Department reported. “Upon investigation, officers determined that the reported assault with

Mark A. Murphy, former mayor and councilmember of the City of Orange, died at his home on Thursday night, the city announced. In a post to social media, the city said that Murphy died during an unspecified “medical emergency.” He was first elected to the city council in 1993 and mayor in 2000. Murphy was born in Orange, and lived there until his death. “I’m saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend Mark Murphy, a pillar of Orange who devoted his career to giving back to our community,” said Rep. Young Kim. “Sending my deepest condolences to his loved ones as the Orange community comes together to remember his lasting impact.” While serving the city, Murphy also worked full-time at Hewlett-Packard for more than 30 years. Mark is survived by his wife Vikki and mother Lois.

It’s the aim of NFL officials to essentially go unnoticed. When a game is over, they want fans and pundits to be talking about the action on the field, not the people in stripes and whistles. Jim Tunney and Al Jury lived — and thrived — by those standards. The two giants of their profession died recently, and the absence of the two Southern Californians is deeply felt in the officiating world. Tunney, who at 95 was the oldest living retired referee, died Thursday at his home in Pebble Beach, Calif. He had been the NFL’s youngest game official when he was hired as a 30-year-old field judge in 1960 and in the ensuing decades was in stripes for some of the most memorable games in league history. Jury died at 83 in San Bernardino, his hometown, and was regarded as one of the NFL’s premier downfield officials. He worked a record-tying five Super Bowls and almost certainly would have been on the field for more had he not suffered a career-ending broken leg during a game in 2003. When he wasn’t officiating games, Jury