Category: Los Angeles

DALLAS —  The New York Mets added Juan Soto, but the Dodgers’ lineup remains deeper and more dangerous. The New York Yankees inked Max Fried, but the Dodgers’ rotation still outnumbers them in big-name, frontline arms. In a high-priced offseason that has featured several big-market clubs bolstering their rosters — or at least make lucrative bids in an attempt to do so — the Dodgers still reign supremein baseball’s hierarchy of contenders, well positioned coming out of this week’s winter meetings to mount a World Series title defense. And yet as they embark on the rest of the offseason, they seem primed to keep trying to add to their collection of premium talent. “We’ve made some moves that have set a real strong foundation for a successful team,” general manager Brandon Gomes said Wednesday as the meetings wound down at the Hilton Anatole. “Now we’ll take the next couple weeks leading up to spring training to explore what’s out there.” The Dodgers already have been busy in free agency. They landed an ace, Blake Snell, on a $182-million contract. They also added outfield depth in Michael

Trump: Jan. 6 panel members should go to jail Trump says Jan. 6 committee members “should go to jail” 05:38 A California man who pleaded guilty last year to conspiring to obstruct the Jan. 6, 2021 , joint session of Congress to certify President Biden’s 2020 victory has asked the court for permission to travel to Washington, D.C., to attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20.  Russell Taylor , who was part of a group affiliated with the far-right, anti-government Three Percenters that was accused of plotting and planning to disrupt the electoral count, asked U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth if he can travel with his wife and children to Washington, D.C., and Maryland for the inauguration. Jan. 6, 2021, Washington, D.C.: Russell Taylor, who pleaded guilty to conspiring to obstruct the Jan. 6, 2021, joint session of Congress to certify President Biden’s 2020 victory, asked a court for permission to travel to Washington, D.C., to attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Government exhibit Taylor’s lawyer, Dyke Huish, said in a court filing that Taylor was invited to attend the ceremony by retired Rep. Chris

Protecting yourself against porch pirates How consumers can protect themselves against porch pirates this holiday season 03:30 Package thieves, often called “porch pirates,” pose a growing threat to online shoppers. Over the past year, criminals have stolen some $12 billion worth of goods delivered to people’s homes, according to data from Security.org, which reviews security products. Security camera footage shows thieves running off with packages delivered to a home or even brazenly posing as a homeowner to accept an item directly from the delivery person.  “He just took your package,” a Fedex delivery person said in one clip of a thief making off with a package that had been deposited on a recipient’s doorstep only seconds earlier. “I saw a man, grabs the package, and exits stage left,” Illinois resident Don Archer told CBS News of his own brush with a porch pirate. In Archer’s case, footage captured by a doorbell security camera eventually led to the thief’s arrest.  Not everyone is as fortunate. “I know of at least four houses that got packages taken,” Archer noted. Porch pirate insurance That’s where PorchPals comes in. For $120

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Tuesday to designate the gravesite of abolitionist Owen Brown as a Los Angeles County Historical Landmark, marking the conclusion of a nearly yearlong process. Brown, the son of John Brown—one of America’s most prominent abolitionist leaders—was the last surviving member of the 1859 Harpers Ferry raid, a failed slave uprising led by his father that is widely regarded as a prelude to the Civil War. This undated photos shows the Owen Brown gravesite in Altadena in modern times. (Courtesy: Altadena Heritage) Owen Brown’s gravesite sits atop a hill in Altadena at the northern end of El Prieto Road. A rustic slab of stone, along with smaller stones outlining the presumed shape of his body, marks the site. The headstone reads: “Owen Brown son of John Brown the liberator.” “Honoring Owen Brown’s gravesite as a Los Angeles County historical landmark is a powerful reminder of our shared commitment to justice and equality,” said County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, whose district includes the site. “His fight against slavery and unwavering commitment to treating all human beings with dignity and

ZURICH (AP) — Saudi Arabia was officially confirmed Wednesday by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The Saudi bid was the only candidate and was acclaimed by the applause of more than 200 FIFA member federations. They took part remotely in an online meeting hosted in Zurich by the soccer body’s president Gianni Infantino. “The vote of the congress is loud and clear,” said Infantino, who had asked officials on a bank of screens to clap their hands at head level to show their support. The decision was combined with approving the only candidate to host the 2030 World Cup. Spain, Portugal and Morocco will co-host in a six-nation project, with Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay each getting one of the 104 games. The South American connection will mark the centenary of Uruguay hosting the first World Cup in 1930. The decisions complete a mostly opaque 15-month bid process which Infantino helped steer toward Saudi Arabia without a rival candidate

Missing Maui woman Hannah Kobayashi has been found, her family announced. Kobayashi, who vanished in Los Angeles last month, was located and is safe, her family said in a statement shared by attorney Sara Azari. “We are incredibly relieved and grateful that Hannah has been found safe,” said the statement signed by Brandi Yee & Sydni Kobayashi. “This past month has been an unimaginable ordeal for our family, and we kindly ask for privacy as we take the time to heal and process everything we have been through. We want to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported us during this difficult time. Your kindness and concern have meant the world to us.” No further details were released, but Kobayashi was last spotted crossing into Mexico on Nov. 12. Hannah Kobayashi is seen in this undated photograph. (viewer image) After seeing footage of the border crossing, officials had labeled Kobayashi a “voluntary missing person,” though her family vowed to continue the search. Hannah’s father, Ryan, was found dead near LAX on Nov. 24, less than a week after speaking with KTLA and pleading for

The Republic of Korea’s ascent as a global beacon of liberal democracy and capitalism has been built on its robust alliance with the United States. Now this exemplary democracy faces its most significant challenge in decades. It is clearer by the day that President Yoon Suk Yeol’s recent failed attempt to invoke martial law was just the beginning of a major crisis that risks the collapse of the South Korean government and a politically motivated conflict with North Korea. The United States must act decisively by unequivocally condemning South Korea’s democratic backsliding, supporting its constitutional mechanisms for self-correction and strengthening regional security amid its ally’s internal crisis. The situation has grown more unstable by the day. After swiftly overturning Yoon’s declaration of martial law on Dec. 3, the National Assembly moved to impeach the president on Saturday. Yoon responded by announcing that he would essentially hand over the remainder of his term to members of his ruling party, the People Power Party. This prompted party members to abstain, dooming the impeachment vote, which requires a supermajority. In the aftermath, the leader of the ruling party

Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre took to X to “clear the air” about a recently released video clip that showed what Favre described as “a small dustup” between him and former New York Jets defensive end Mark Gastineau. The clip was released Tuesday by ESPN ahead of the Friday premiere of its 30 for 30 documentary “The New York Sack Exchange” on the famed Jets defensive line from the early 1980s that included Gastineau, Joe Klecko, Marty Lyons and Abdul Salaam. The footage, taken at a 2023 memorabilia event in Chicago where Favre was signing autographs, shows Gastineau accusing Favre of deliberately taking a sack in 2001 that allowed New York Giants star Michael Strahan to break Gastineau’s longstanding single-season sack record. “I understand his frustration, but I’m not his enemy,” Favre wrote of Gastineau. “A while back, he saw me at a card show and got his frustration off his chest. It’s not the kind of moment that should be filmed and released. It was a private moment of frustration between two old football warriors.” At the convention, Gastineau was miked and filmed

JOHANNESBURGO. — En el parque agrícola de Westonaria, cerca de Bekkersdal, al este de Johannesburgo, los trabajadores agrícolas están ocupados labrando la tierra y plantando tomates y lechugas. A pesar del bullicio de actividad, reina el silencio en el parque. La mayoría de las personas aquí son sordas y se comunican mediante lenguaje de señas. Son miembros del colectivo agrícola Voiceout Deaf, iniciado por la emprendedora Matebogo Victoria, para crear una plataforma donde las personas sordas puedan desarrollar sus habilidades en agricultura y encontrar trabajo sostenible. Victoria, quien tiene una discapacidad auditiva, comprendió perfectamente los desafíos que enfrentan las personas sordas al competir por oportunidades con sus contrapartes que no enfrentan el mismo desafío. Mientras estudiaba en la Universidad Tecnológica de Tshwane en la capital del país, Pretoria, Victoria tenía que asistir a clases con un compañero oyente, ya que la universidad no podía hacer accesibles las conferencias para ella. Es un desafío demasiado común para las personas sordas, según Victoria. “El gobierno no tiene instalaciones para la comunicación (para personas sordas). Muchas personas sordas no terminaron la escuela. No pueden costear el viaje a

Dic. 11, 2024 1:08 PM PT SAN DIEGO. — El quinto condado más poblado de Estados Unidos decidió limitar la cooperación con las autoridades federales de inmigración más allá de lo que establece la ley de California, sumándose a otras jurisdicciones en distintos puntos del país que buscan imponer nuevos obstáculos a los planes del virtual presidente electo Donald Trump para llevar a cabo operaciones de deportación a gran escala. El condado de San Diego prohibirá que su departamento de policía colabore con el Servicio de Control de Inmigración y Aduanas de Estados Unidos (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés) en la aplicación de las leyes de inmigración, incluidas aquellas que permiten las deportaciones. Por lo general, la ley de California prohíbe la cooperación, pero hace excepciones para aquellas personas que han sido declaradas culpables de cometer ciertos crímenes violentos. El ICE cuenta con recursos limitados para llevar a cabo las deportaciones a gran escala que desea Trump. “No permitiremos que nuestros recursos locales sean utilizados para llevar a cabo acciones que separan familias, socavan la confianza de la comunidad o desvían recursos locales que

(LAPD) Hannah Kobayashi, the Maui woman deemed “voluntarily missing” by the Los Angeles Police Department after she vanished last month and crossed the border to Mexico, has been found safe, her family announced Wednesday. “We are incredibly relieved and grateful that Hannah has been found safe,” Kobayashi’s family said in a statement. “This past month has been an unimaginable ordeal for our family, and we kindly ask for privacy as we take the time to heal and process everything we have been through.” Kobayashi disappeared after missing her Nov. 8 connecting flight to New York at the Los Angeles International Airport, according to her family. She was reported missing after her family said she sent them cryptic text messages suggesting that her identity and money had been stolen. Kobayashi’s disappearance spawned a weeks-long search that culminated in the LAPD classifying her as a “voluntary missing person,” saying there was no evidence of criminal activity and video showed her crossing the border into Mexico. LAPD also said they didn’t believe Kobayashi was a victim of trafficking or foul play. On Nov. 12, the 30-year-old was seen

What to know about Musk and Ramaswamy’s op-ed What to know about Musk and Ramaswamy’s op-ed with details on their efficiency department 05:25 Tesla CEO Elon Musk has become the first person to top a net worth of $400 billion, according to Bloomberg News. Musk’s wealth, which was last counted at $384 billion by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, jumped after an insider share sale of SpaceX, the space exploration company that he founded. According to Bloomberg, the sale boosted Musk’s net worth by about $50 billion, bringing his current net worth to $429.2 billion.  The world’s second wealthiest person, Jeff Bezos, is worth $244 billion, Bloomberg Billionaires Index shows.  Musk’s fortunes have been turbocharged since the November 5 presidential election, with President-elect Donald Trump’s victory helping to lift the tech executive’s wealth. That’s because Tesla shareholders believe Musk’s decision to spend millions on Trump’s candidacy will reap dividends through federal policies that could help the electric vehicle maker.  Where does Musk’s wealth come from? Since the election, shares of Tesla have soared almost 70%, lifting the value of his stake to about $165 billion, according to

Israel pushing into Syria after Assad’s regime fall – CBS News Watch CBS News Hundreds of U.S. troops are in Syria to help prevent ISIS there. CBS News’ Imtiaz Tyab is in Syria as more questions emerge about the future of the country torn by civil war, and as Israel pushes in to create a buffer zone. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Trump picks continue senator meetings, Nancy Mace apparently attacked – CBS News Watch CBS News Several of President-elect Donald Trump’s team picks are still courting senators for support as confirmation hearings draw closer. This comes as more details emerge about an apparent altercation in Washington, D.C., involving South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace. CBS News’ Taurean Small reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Taco Bell’s second Live Mas LIVE event is coming to Sunset Boulevard. Live Mas LIVE will be held on Jan. 28 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. Taco Bell FIRE! Tier Rewards members had the chance to get tickets during the chain’s weekly Tuesday Drop, but more opportunities for rewards members will also be available. Taco Bell adding photo booth experience to drive-thrus nationwide for a limited time The event will be streamed live on the chain’s YouTube channel for those who can’t get tickets. Taco Bell’s inaugural Live Más LIVE occurred during Super Bowl weekend in Las Vegas, where the game was played.  According to the Irvine-based fast food giant, Taco Bell executives announced more than 30 products at the event, including the Cheesy Chicken Crispanada, Cheesy Street Chalupas, Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme, and more.

Missing Maui woman Hannah Kobayashi has been found, her family announced. Kobayashi, who vanished in Los Angeles last month, was located and is safe, her family said in a statement shared by attorney Sara Azari. “We are incredibly relieved and grateful that Hannah has been found safe,” said the statement signed by Brandi Yee & Sydni Kobayashi. “This past month has been an unimaginable ordeal for our family, and we kindly ask for privacy as we take the time to heal and process everything we have been through. We want to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported us during this difficult time. Your kindness and concern have meant the world to us.” No further details were released, but Kobayashi was last spotted crossing into Mexico on Nov. 12. After seeing footage of the border crossing, officials had labeled Kobayashi a “voluntary missing person,” though her family vowed to continue the search. Hannah’s father, Ryan, was found dead near LAX on Nov. 24, less than a week after speaking with KTLA and pleading for his daughter’s safe return. It is believed he died by

The family of a 14-year-old boy who died over the weekend after being rescued from a burning home in Jurupa Valley will be holding a vigil for him later this month. The fire, reported on Thursday, Dec. 5, just before 2 a.m. destroyed a one-story house near the area of Canal Street and Pacific Avenue. Firefighters pulled the teenager from the home with severe burns and smoke inhalation before he was taken to a hospital in critical condition. A vigil will be held for Zakaria Diaz on Dec. 20, 2024. (Viewer image) A family member identified the teen as Zakaria Diaz, a student at Central Middle School in Riverside. The school’s principal also confirmed Zakaria’s death in a statement to the community that was shared with KTLA. “It is with profound sadness that we must inform you of the passing of a Central Middle School student. Eighth grader, Zakaria Diaz, died on Saturday, December 7 after being injured in a house fire in Jurupa Valley,” a portion of the statement read.  The principal went on to describe Zakaria as “a profoundly kind student who enjoyed

An Angeleno was shot and killed in Long Beach Tuesday afternoon. The man, identified by the Long Beach Police Department as 32-year-old Dwayne Walton, was shot just before 1:15 p.m. in the 900 block of Via Carmelitos, police said in a news release. He had sustained “life-threatening gunshot wounds” when officers arrived, and despite life-saving efforts, he was declared dead at the scene. “The motive for the shooting and circumstances of the incident are still under investigation,” the release said. Anyone with information is asked to call Homicide Detectives Eric Thai and Chasen Contreras at 562-570-7244.  To report information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit lacrimestoppers.org. 

The Franklin fire had extended to nearly 4,000 acres and was just 7% contained Wednesday morning, according to Cal Fire. Fire officials say that at least seven structures were destroyed. Photos from space show the extent of the damage and the areas affected. The image below, taken on Tuesday, shows multiple smoke plumes rising and blowing out to sea as the wind-driven fire expanded. The Franklin fire over Malibu seen on Tuesday. (Maxar Technologies) Much of the area of the current fire was charred in 2018 by the Woolsey fire in an area expected to burn about once every seven years, said Joel Lane, a spokesperson for the Quick Reaction Force, a cooperative fleet of aircraft, pilots and support crew from Ventura, Orange and Los Angeles counties. QRF helicopters arrived Tuesday morning, when the fire was already close to 1,200 acres. Crews were “battling pretty high winds and trying to drop anything in that type of wind can be kind of difficult,” Lane said. In those conditions, “the effectiveness kind of goes out the window.” The video above shows what QRF crews saw upon arrival:

Two people have been arrested in the execution-style slaying of popular Woodland Hills doctor Hamid Mirshojae, who was gunned down in the parking lot of his practice as he left work this summer. Ashley Rose Sweeting, 40, and Evan Hardman, 41, were taken into custody Tuesday in connection with the killing in August, the Los Angeles Police Department said. Sweeting is from Reseda and Hardman is from Texas. Mirshojae was shot in the back of the head as he walked to his car after work on Aug. 23. The shooting occurred a few months after the doctor had been jumped by a trio of men with baseball bats, an attack that left him fearing for his life. Police did not offer any details about what exactly the two suspects are accused of doing. Nor did they shed any light on how investigators connected the pair to the killing or what their motive might have been. It was not immediately clear whether Sweeting or Hardman is accused of being the person who shot Mirshojae. The LAPD announced the arrests Tuesday, saying they had worked with the

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival will be hosting a black-tie dinner tonight at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara. Actor Will Ferrell will be receiving the 17th Annual Kirk Douglas Award for ‘Excellence in Film.’ This will be the third time that the honor will be awarded. Past honorees include Ryan Gosling, Michelle Yeoh and Jane Fonda. The award benefits the film festival as well, going towards its year-round educational programs.