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A Riverside County man was arrested Wednesday after he was identified as the suspect in crimes against two underage girls and an adult woman in the Moreno Valley area. Brian Vaughn, 36, of Jurupa Valley, was arrested Wednesday after law enforcement served a search warrant at his home on the 3900 block of Hawk Drive. Brian Vaughn, 36, of Jurupa Valley is shown in this mug shot provided by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 8, 2024. Authorities believe they’ve linked Vaughn to three separate known crimes, the first of which happened Halloween afternoon. Just before 5 p.m., Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies from the Moreno Valley station received a call about a man following a 17-year-old girl as she walked home from school. The victim told deputies that the man was photographing her and driving next to her as he offered to give her a ride. Deputies took down the victim’s statement but were unable to find the suspect. The following day, just after 4 p.m., deputies were dispatched for a report of a man approaching a 12-year-old girl and then soliciting her for

Police in Bell Gardens pursued a driver Friday who was suspected of stealing a vehicle in the Los Angeles area. The vehicle was believed to be a gray 2015 Hyundai Sonata stolen out of the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Police Department Pacific Division. Video from Sky5 showed the car driving erratically through residential neighborhoods in Inglewood with its front bumper hanging off. Around 4:40 p.m., the car pulled over near the intersection of North Gay and East 66th streets in Inglewood. After stopping, the driver and passenger exited, running on foot toward a nearby property. The passenger, however, decided to turn around before entering the property and was soon detained by officers. The driver continued into the corner residence property but police quickly found and detained them as well. Police did not immediately confirm the arrests or whether the original crime was an alleged vehicle theft.

Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam by antisemitic rioters, officials say – CBS News Watch CBS News There were multiple violent attacks on Israeli fans in Amsterdam after a soccer match Thursday night between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Police detained more than 60 people, and five people who were attacked were hospitalized. In a social media post, President Biden described the “antisemitic attacks” as “despicable.” Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Who are the contenders for Trump’s next administration? – CBS News Watch CBS News On the Friday after Election Day, President-elect Donald Trump and his team are racing to staff the incoming administration. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane reports on the names being floated for secretary of state, CIA director, secretary of defense, attorney general and treasury secretary. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Latino voters on why they supported Trump – CBS News Watch CBS News While a majority of Latinos voted for Vice President Kamala Harris, President-elect Donald Trump was backed by a record 46% of Latino voters, even gaining support in Democratic strongholds like New York City. Lilia Luciano spoke with some voters who were behind that historic shift. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Feds investigate racist text messages sent nationwide – CBS News Watch CBS News Federal authorities are investigating racist text messages that were sent this week to residents in at least 19 states, from California to Connecticut. The texts were also sent to students at multiple schools and universities. Omar Villafranca has details. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

President-elect Trump is not thrilled with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s aggressive, highly visible campaign to shield California from the Trump White House. “Governor Gavin Newscum is trying to KILL our Nation’s beautiful California,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social account on Friday, with his oft-used nickname for the state’s Democratic governor. Trump’s post came one day after the governor convened a special session of the state Legislature to prepare for potential Republican-led attacks on abortion rights, environmental protections and disaster funding in the liberal state. Trump wrote that Newsom “is using the term ‘Trump-Proof’ as a way of stopping all of the GREAT things that can be done to ‘Make California Great Again,’ but I just overwhelmingly won the Election.” Newsom’s preemptive strike signals the return of the hostile relationship between Democratic-controlled California and the Trump administration. In a video address to small donors and supporters Friday afternoon, Newsom said Trump’s criticism felt familiar. “It’s a tired, old playbook of grievances. No prescriptions. No solutions. Just grievances,” he said. The governor’s proclamation for the largely symbolic special session says his administration anticipates that Trump could seek

Rapper Bhad Bhabie, hoping to silence the “worst narratives” about her appearance, has revealed she is battling cancer. The 21-year-old “Gucci Flip Flops” performer, whose real name is Danielle Bregoli, addressed critics Thursday on social media. “I’m sorry my cancer medicine made me loose [sic] weight,” she said in an Instagram story, reassuring fans she is “slowly gaining it back.” Bregoli, infamous for her viral 2016 appearance on “Dr. Phil,” also urged her fans to “stop running [with] the worst narratives.” In recent weeks, multiple Instagram users voiced concern over Bregoli’s appearance. Some joked about her eating habits, and others speculated about whether the rapper was using a weight-loss drug. Since the comments surfaced in early October, Bregoli had posted several photos of herself in body-hugging outfits, but did not address fans’ concerns until this week. Hours after Bregoli shared her story, a family member confirmed Friday morning to TMZ that the rapper is indeed battling cancer. The family member said Bregoli is receiving treatment from a doctor but did not share additional information. On Friday, Bregoli’s mother, Barbara Bregoli, also shamed gossip blogger Perez

El diagnóstico del doctor de Israel Vázquez no fue precisamente lo que Laura, la esposa del legendario boxeador mexicano esperaba escuchar. El excampeón vive una de sus más difíciles batallas de su vida tras ser diagnosticado con fase 4 de sarcoma, que es un tipo de cáncer del que existen hasta 70 diferentes tipos y que lo ha dejado en un muy mal estado físico. “Casi no puede hablar y si lo hace, se corta su respiración, está muy débil”, dijo Laura a LA Times en Español. “Quiero pedir disculpas a toda la gente que le ha llamado y por obvias razones no puede contestar a las muchas llamadas que ha recibido. Él trata de contestar por texto, pero el medicamento lo deja muy cansado”. El pasado viernes, 31 de noviembre, Vázquez fue internado por segunda vez en el hospital White Memorial en Boyle Heights y regresó a casa el jueves con las peores noticias que podían imaginarse. La primera vez había sido hospitalizado hace seis semanas. En 2018, fue diagnosticado de una esclerosis sistémica que es una “enfermedad crónica rara de causa desconocida caracterizada

Authorities are currently pursuing a driver suspected of stealing a vehicle in Los Angeles County. Details are limited, but the vehicle is believed to be a gray 2015 Hyundai Sonata stolen out of the LAPD Pacific area. Sky5 is overhead.

Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” album lands her 99 career Grammy nominations – CBS News Watch CBS News The Grammys released their nominations for the 2025 awards on Friday. Beyoncé led the pack, garnering 11 nods for her album “Cowboy Carter.” Entertainment Tonight correspondent Cassie DiLaura joins CBS News to discuss the star’s album and the other nominees. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

SpaceX Dragon crew taken to medical facility Crew of SpaceX Dragon capsule taken to medical facility after return to Earth 03:04 Three NASA astronauts who just wrapped up a 235-day mission to the International Space Station discussed their flight with reporters Friday, but steadfastly refused to comment on a medical issue of some sort that resulted in one astronaut spending the night in a hospital after landing. The unidentified astronaut flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston the day after splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico on Oct. 25, rejoining their crewmates. But NASA, citing medical privacy issues, provided no details other than to say the astronaut “is in good health and will resume normal post-flight reconditioning with other crew members.” Moments after splashdown, the Crew 8 fliers smile for the camera. Left to right: cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, pilot Mike Barratt, commander Matt Dominick and astronaut Jeanette Epps. SpaceX “I know there may be some interest in our post-flight medical event, where we diverted to a hospital,” Crew 8 pilot Mike Barratt, a physician-astronaut, told reporters Friday. “You know, space flight is still

“Hiring Our Heroes” helps returning veterans find jobs – CBS News Watch CBS News After veterans’ brave service ends, the return to everyday life can be challenging. “Hiring Our Heroes” President Eric Eversole joins CBS News ahead of Veterans Day to discuss the nonprofit’s work to get service members employed after they return home and the unique qualities they bring to the workplace. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Two weeks after Zach Bryan announced his split from Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia, the podcast host is opening up about their relationship. In the Thursday episode of Barstool Sports’ “BFFs” podcast, LaPaglia broke down Bryan’s alleged “narcissistic emotional abuse” as well as her decision to reject a $12-million nondisclosure agreement offered by his team — which she called “his final shot at still controlling me.” “This isn’t about drama for me,” LaPaglia told co-hosts Dave Portnoy and Josh Richards. “This episode and me not taking the money, it’s not just for me. It’s for anyone else that’s been emotionally abused. “I’m still scared right now because I’m scared of him,” she continued. “My brain’s rewired, and I’m scared to make him mad.” Representatives for Bryan did not immediately respond Friday to The Times’ request for comment. Bryan last month confirmed his breakup with LaPaglia, whom he had been dating since July 2023, after screenshots of his profile on the celebrity dating app Raya circulated online . Hours later, LaPaglia wrote on her Instagram story that she was “really blindsided” and shared plans to “hop off social

A car-to-car shooting Thursday night led to a high-speed chase on two freeways, with suspects firing at police as they sped at over 100 mph. The pursuit ended in Rancho Cucamonga, where two suspects were arrested after a dramatic freeway exit. Undercover San Bernardino police officers witnessed the initial car-to-car shooting near 14th Street and Magnolia Avenue. During the exchange of gunfire, one of the suspects’ rounds struck an unmarked police vehicle, according to a news release from the San Bernardino Police Department. Officers chased the suspects onto the 215 and 210 freeways, where the suspects discharged multiple rounds at marked police vehicles. The chase, which reached speeds exceeding 100 mph, ended when the suspects exited at Archibald Avenue, where they were taken into custody. No injuries were reported during the incident. The San Bernardino Police Department is investigating the shooting within the city, while the California Highway Patrol is handling the freeway shooting. Authorities are continuing to investigate, with additional details expected as they become available.

Hurricane Maria impact on Monkey Island Devastation of Hurricane Maria impacting behavior, health on Monkey Island | 60 Minutes 13:22 A Tennessee woman shot a vervet monkey she said tried to attack her, according to police. The monkey later died from its wounds at the Chattanooga Zoo. The woman, whose name was not released, went to feed her cats Thursday afternoon in Thrasher, Tennessee, when the monkey approached her and tried to attack her, a spokesperson from the Soddy-Daisy Police Department told CBS News. The woman said she recently had hip surgery and tried to get away from the monkey.  She told police she went to get her shotgun from her house to defend herself. Officers found the wounded monkey in the driveway and transported it to the Chattanooga Zoo to be treated. A zoo spokesperson said the money arrived Thursday evening and was moved into the animal hospital. “Unfortunately, due to the severity of the monkey’s wounds, the best course of action for the animal was humane euthanasia,” Jake Cash, the spokesperson for Chattanooga Zoo, confirmed to CBS News. He added the zoo consulted

A Sky Valley woman accused of multiple animal cruelty and neglect charges was acquitted of all counts Friday. Bernadette Schwenn, 76, faced 10 felony animal cruelty counts, four misdemeanor animal cruelty counts and 20 misdemeanor counts of improper care and attention to animals. The 34 counts were dismissed Friday at the Larson Justice Center in Indio, Thalia Hayden of the Riverside County District Attorney’s office told City News Service. Schwenn was arrested in 2013 and accused of mistreating at least 16 dogs, according to a criminal complaint which accused her of “willfully and unlawfully subjecting” her pets to various forms of “needless suffering,” “unnecessary cruelty” and “abuse.” The complaint accused the defendant of multiple forms of neglect, alleging she failed to provide the animals with adequate food, water, shelter and protection from the weather, and allowed them to remain in various locations without sufficient care and attention. At least seven of Schwenn’s dogs were impounded over the course of the trial, according to the complaint.

Pretrial motions began Friday ahead of jury selection for the trial of a felon accused of fatally shooting a woman and seriously wounding her friend in a vehicle-to-vehicle attack in Hemet. Brian Kevin Kumpe, 41, of Hemet, allegedly killed the victim, identified in court documents only as “Pamela,” during a 2021 shooting in the 400 block of North Elk Street, near Devonshire Avenue. Kumpe is charged with murder, attempted murder, a special circumstance allegation of lying in wait, being a felon in possession of a gun and sentence-enhancing gun and great bodily injury allegations. His case was transferred Friday from the Banning Justice Center to the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta, where the courtroom of Riverside County Superior Court Judge Paul Dickerson was available for proceedings. Dickerson was expected to rule on motions concerning evidence, witnesses, scheduling and related matters. Kumpe is being held without bail at the Smith Correctional Facility. According to Hemet police Lt. Nate Miller, on the night of Aug. 15, 2021, Kumpe confronted Pamela and her friend, identified in documents only as a woman with the initials “D.D.,” as they sat

He kept thousands of text messages. He took photos of bribe money. He recorded his boss, then-Los Angeles City Councilmember Jose Huizar, demanding that money in a City Hall bathroom. George Esparza, a central figure in Huizar’s sprawling pay-to-play operation, provided federal prosecutors with a huge trove of evidence for their investigation into bribes from downtown real estate developers seeking city support for their projects. He met with prosecutors more than two dozen times and provided crucial testimony at four separate trials, his attorney said. On Friday, U.S. Dist. Judge John F. Walter called Esparza’s cooperation “nothing short of extraordinary.” He sentenced Esparza to three years of probation, even after pointing out that Esparza had committed a long list of crimes himself. “In my 20 years as a district court judge … I have not seen a defendant who has provided such extensive and helpful cooperation to the government,” Walter said. Esparza, 38, had faced the possibility of several years in prison. He initially lied to FBI agents who were investigating City Hall corruption, eventually pleading guilty in 2020 to a single count of conspiring

Six Flags Magic Mountain will offer free or discounted park tickets to active military personnel, veterans, and those participating in its Holiday “Bag-a-Ticket” Food Drive. The theme park will offer active military personnel and veterans a $25 admission deal on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11. Active military personnel and veterans can also purchase up to five additional park tickets for friends and family at the same rate. A military ID will be needed to purchase the tickets online or in-person at the park. Tennessee theme park beats out Disneyland for favorite theme park, best customer service titles The “Thrill Capital of the World” is also bringing back its “Holiday “Bag-a-Ticket” Food Drive in partnership with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. On Nov. 25, park visitors who donate a full bag of non-perishable food items will receive a complimentary ticket into the park for the day. More information about the food drive can be found here. The food drive will run from 10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Nov. 25.

A man was taken into custody after he committed “lewd acts” while underneath an elderly woman’s home, police said. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the incident was reported at about 10:30 a.m. in the 3600 block of Locke Avenue on Thursday. A woman was visiting her 92-year-old mother when she heard suspicious noises coming from underneath the home. Jurado unseats Kevin de León in Los Angeles City Council race The woman reported the incident as a potential burglary, police said. But when officers arrived, they found a nude man committing the lewd acts underneath the house. He initially didn’t comply with officers’ orders, but was later taken into custody on suspicion of trespassing and refusing to leave private company. According to the LAPD, the man was identified as Issac Betincourt. It’s unclear if he’ll face other charges. No additional details were immediately made available.