Emergency at Loma Linda hospital result of ‘swatting call,’ officials say

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Wednesday evening following reports of a possible shooter. By 8 p.m., the massive law enforcement presence that swarmed on the hospital was beginning to pack up and leave as the facility was being cleared and no threat was immediately discovered. “Law enforcement is actively clearing Loma Linda Hospital,” the Sheriff’s Department wrote on social media. “At this time, no shots have been heard, and no one has been injured.” Officials later said the initial reports of an active shooter stemmed from a “swatting call,” a dangerous and illegal prank in which a caller claims there is a life-threatening emergency at a specific location, leading to a large police response. Earlier Wednesday night, the Sheriff’s Department released a statement via social media around 6:35 p.m. in which it said it was aware of reports of a “possible armed individual.” Loma Linda University Health later confirmed that authorities had responded to the hospital as part of an “active investigation.” A massive law enforcement presence surrounds Loma Linda hospital following reports of an armed shooter

Fact or Fiction: Image going around shows President Trump’s statement on the Dow?

Donald Trump said, “If the Dow drops 1,000 points in two days, the President should be impeached immediately!”? (KGTV) — An image being sent around social media allegedly shows a tweet made by President Donald Trump in 2012 that says “If the Dow drops 1,000 points in two days, the President should be impeached immediately!” Just this week, the Dow fell more than 1,300 points on Monday and Tuesday combined. But there is no evidence Donald Trump actually tweeted that. Several outlets, including Reuters and Snopes, dug back through Trump’s old posts and found no record of such a tweet. Copyright 2025 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sign up for the Breaking News Newsletter and receive up to date information.

Nonprofit provides warmth, hope to San Diego’s homeless

As rain continues to drench San Diego, one nonprofit is working tirelessly to help the homeless stay warm and dry. SAN DIEGO — As rain continues to drench San Diego, one nonprofit is working tirelessly to help the homeless stay warm and dry. For many, the services offered at Uptown Community Service Center in City Heights provide much more than shelter — they offer a path to a better life. Tony Vann knows firsthand how brutal life on the streets can be, especially in bad weather. “That’s one of the worst things for a homeless person, is when it rains,” said Vann, who spent 20 years living on the streets of San Diego. During those years, the military veteran relied on Uptown Community Service Center for essentials like mail services, food, and clothing. Now, he’s housed, sober, and even starting his own business. But he says none of that would have been possible without the nonprofit’s help. “Now, I live a great life. I don’t drink anymore, that was a problem. Everything’s working for me,” he said. The center, which operates only during daytime hours

Coroner: Columbine shooting survivor’s 2025 death partly attributed to massacre

By Alan Gionet March 12, 2025 / 10:30 PM EDT / CBS Colorado “Manner of death” for Anne Marie Hochhalter “is best classified as homicide” “Manner of death” for Anne Marie Hochhalter “is best classified as homicide” 00:36 The mass shooting at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, has now claimed another life, according to a report Wednesday from the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. The autopsy released Wednesday in the Colorado county stated that “the manner of death” for Anne Marie Hochhalter — who  was found dead  in her apartment in Westminster on Feb. 16 — “is best classified as homicide.”  The report states Hochhalter died due to the medical condition sepsis, with complications from her paralysis due to the two gunshots she sustained in the Columbine shooting all those years ago being deemed a “significant contributing factor.” From right, Anne Marie Hochhalter, who was paralyzed during the 1999 attack on Columbine High School, right, holds hand of Sue Townsend during a vigil to honor all of those impacted by the Columbine High School shooting at First Baptist Church in Denver on April 19

Celebrini vs. Bedard: Sharks players compare, and what does Mack have that Connor didn’t before?

SAN JOSE – Two of the game’s elite young stars will play each other for the first time as NHLers on Thursday when Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks face Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks at SAP Center. Celebrini and Bedard figure to be linked together for years to come, maybe throughout their careers, as they play the same position, share the same hometown, and as No. 1 overall picks in back-to-back years, are the crown jewels of each team’s respective rebuild. “You remind yourself a little bit of like the Sidney Crosby-(Alex Ovechkin) days, when they were kind of the one-two punch after each other and the battles that they would have,” Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno said. “And I’m sure that the league is hoping for the same kind of rivalry that begins with these two.” Celebrini was injured for the Sharks’ first two games against the Blackhawks earlier this season, which the two teams split. Maybe a subtle difference between the 18-year-old Sharks center, and Bedard, 19, this year, though, is who they’ve had along for the ride all season. Celebrini

Local General Contractors Caught In Trade War Crossfire

Local Affordable Housing Contractor Caught In Trade War Crossfire. CITY HEIGHTS (KGTV) — As President Trump’s 25% global tariff on steel and aluminum takes effect on Wednesday, Canada and the European Union swiftly respond with retaliatory measures. Canada has announced its own 25% tariff on nearly $30 billion worth of American goods, including steel and aluminum. Similarly, the EU has declared tariffs against the U.S. that will impact approximately $28 billion worth of U.S. exports. Amidst this escalating trade war, general contractors find themselves caught in the middle. ABC 10News visited a job site called Cuatro at City Heights, where an affordable housing complex is underway and set to open later in 2025. The raw materials visible on-site, from lumber to steel, have become hot commodities as the U.S. imposes tariffs on one of its biggest suppliers, Canada. Patrick Early is the Senior VP of Allgire General Contractors, the general contractor for the affordable housing project. Early said their Canadian suppliers have already started sending out notices warning of potential cost increases due to the uncertain tariff situation. While Early doesn’t anticipate feeling the full

Oakland: Nine arrested during illegal casino crackdown

OAKLAND – A multi-day crackdown on illegal casinos earlier this month in Oakland resulted in nine arrests and the seizure of more than a dozen guns, police said. From March 1 to March 5, officers served warrants at several locations, including the 1400 block of 17th Avenue, the 1900 block of 17th Avenue and the 9200 block of Plymouth Street, Oakland police spokesperson Paul Chambers said in a news release. In addition to making arrests and seizing firearms, officers also recovered gambling machines, suspected methamphetamine and ammunition, Chambers said. The crackdown followed an uptick in violence related to illegal casinos last month. Anyone with information related to the case can contact the General Crimes Unit at 510-238-3728.

Source: 49ers hiring QB Mac Jones four years after nearly drafting him

SANTA CLARA – Mac Jones, four years after the 49ers bypassed him with the No. 3 overall draft pick, is finally heading to coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense, a league source confirmed Wednesday night. Jones is coming in as the No. 2 quarterback, that is, behind incumbent starter Brock Purdy, who is still awaiting what’s expected to be a team-record contract extension within the next two months. After three years with the New England Patriots and last season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Jones agreed to join the 49ers on a two-year, $7 million deal with $5 million guaranteed and a maximum value of $11.5 million, according to the NFL Network. Jones was considered a favorite for the 49ers’ No. 3 overall pick in 2021 before they veered instead for Trey Lance, who spent two years with the team before they traded him before the 2023 season to the Dallas Cowboys; Lance is now a free agent. Regardless of Purdy’s pending financials, the 49ers needed to restock their depth chart behind him. Last year’s backups, Brandon Allen and Josh Dobbs, became free agents earlier Wednesday, and Dobbs

East Bay man charged with possessing machine gun conversion device

OAKLAND – A 21-year-old Brentwood man is accused of possessing a device capable of converting a semi-automatic handgun into a machine gun, authorities said. Noah Bauer was arrested Tuesday and made his first appearance in federal court Wednesday, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. He is charged with one count of transferring or possessing an unregistered machine gun. If convicted, Bauer faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, prosecutors said. Bauer drew the attention of authorities when he showed up to a Brentwood grocery store with a firearm on Sept. 6, 2024, according to a criminal complaint unsealed Wednesday. Police allegedly found a 3D-printed Glock-style firearm tucked into his waistband. During a search of Bauer’s home, authorities found a 3D printer, three 3D-printed pistol frames and a 3D-printed machine gun conversion device, also known as a “switch” or “sear,” according to the complaint. The devices are used to turn semi-automatic Glock-type pistols into fully automatic machine guns. A Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives officer tested the device to see if it could turn a semi-automatic handgun into a machine

Road show: Stanford ends Cal’s season with thriller in North Carolina, advances at ACC tournament

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – If facing its biggest rival and making its debut in the ACC tournament didn’t provide enough motivation for the Stanford men’s basketball team on Wednesday, Jaylen Brakes pointed to one more impetus to beat Cal. “Nobody wants to go home, especially with that long travel back to California,” Blakes said. “Nobody wants to go on that flight back home.” The Cardinal isn’t going anywhere. Maxime Raynaud scored 23 points and Blakes added 21 as Stanford outlasted the Bears 78-73 in the second round at the Spectrum Center. Stanford guard Oziyah Sellers passes to forward Maxime Raynaud during a game against Cal at the 2025 T.Rowe Price Men’s Basketball Tournament in Charlotte, NC. Wednesday March 12th, 2025 (Photo by Allie Lawhon/ACC)  The Cardinal (20-12) face second-seeded Louisville (25-6) in the quarterfinals Thursday with a chance to improve its outside shot at an NCAA tournament at-large bid. Stanford has been on the road for nearly two weeks, capping the regular season with a trip that included a 68-48 loss at Louisville on Saturday. The same had been true for the Bears, battle-weary from playing

Trump pardons former Tennessee lawmaker imprisoned in campaign fraud scheme

March 12, 2025 / 10:11 PM EDT / AP President Trump has pardoned a former Republican Tennessee lawmaker who was two weeks into a 21-month prison sentence for an illegal campaign finance scheme that he pleaded guilty to in 2022, before he tried unsuccessfully to take back his plea. Former state Sen. Brian Kelsey announced the pardon in a social media post Tuesday evening. He had been ordered to report to FCI Ashland’s minimum security satellite camp in Kentucky on Feb. 24. Kelsey received a “full and unconditional pardon” for his case and authorities were ordered to release him from prison immediately, according to a copy of the president’s action provided by Kelsey’s attorney. FILE – Former Tennessee state Sen. Brian Kelsey, left, arrives at federal court on Nov. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. Mark Humphrey / AP “May God bless America, despite the prosecutorial sins it committed against me, President Trump, and others the past four years,” Kelsey said in the post. The 47-year-old pleaded guilty in November 2022 to charges related to his attempts to funnel campaign money from his state legislative seat

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission delayed after equipment issue

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission delayed after equipment issue – CBS News Watch CBS News The launch of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 to the International Space Station was scrubbed Wednesday less than an hour before lift-off. The four astronauts onboard are supposed to replace Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who have been aboard the space station for more than 9 months. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Latest on missing American college student in the Dominican Republic

Latest on missing American college student in the Dominican Republic – CBS News Watch CBS News Authorities are expanding their search for American college student Dudiksha Konanki, who went missing in the Dominican Republic nearly a week ago. The 20-year-old was last seen with friends at a beach resort on Thursday, March 6. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Convicted Robber Charged with Ramming Police During Chase in Garden Grove

A 38-year-old convicted robber has been charged with ramming two police vehicles in a pursuit that ended in Garden Grove, according to court records obtained Wednesday. Jonathan Ray Mclaurin was charged Tuesday with two counts of assault with a weapon on a peace officer, a count of leading police on a chase driving in the opposite direction of traffic, a count of reckless driving in a police pursuit, a count of theft with a prior felony conviction of car theft, all felonies, and a misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia and an infraction for driving without a valid license. He pleaded not guilty in the jail courtroom in Santa Ana and is scheduled to return to court March 19 in the West Justice Center in Westminster for a pretrial hearing. Just before 2 p.m. Sunday, police saw a stolen vehicle near Harbor and Garden Grove boulevards that was taken during a burglary in Garden Grove earlier the same day, police said. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver led police on a chase through several cities in which he rammed two separate

New Details Emerge in Fatal Shooting in Anaheim Gang-Related Shooting

An 18-year-old Cudahy man with “anger issues” gunned down a gang-affiliated woman in her car in Anaheim because she had upset the younger members of the gang following a 2020 murder, police allege in court documents obtained Wednesday. Jerry Gilbert Gutierrez was charged Tuesday with murder and discharge of a gun at a vehicle, both felonies, with sentencing enhancements for fatal discharge of a gun. He pleaded not guilty and was ordered held without bail. Gutierrez is accused of killing 48-year-old Charlene Lynn Zuazo of Anaheim on March 4. The Anaheim Police Department responded just before 8 p.m. March 4 to a call of shots fired at Cypress and Vine streets, Sgt. Matt Sutter said. Another call of a car crash came in “simultaneously” in the 700 block of north Vine Street, about a half-mile away, Sutter said. Officers found the driver of the car that crashed had suffered gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene, Sutter said. When the officers went back to the scene of the shots fired, they found evidence of a shooting and “put two and two together” and

Coast Guard rescues migrants from drifting vessel 60 miles off San Diego coast

A Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued 15 migrants on a drifting vessel southwest of San Diego Tuesday. In the morning, federal officials received a report of a disabled boat adrift and in need of rescue about 60 miles off the San Diego shore, Coast Guard officials said. A helicopter carrying rescue swimmers reached the boat, and two team members jumped in the water, officials said. The Coast Guard rescue swimmers helped hoist the group of migrants onto the helicopter, authorities said. The migrants were taken back to shore in two trips. The migrants were then transferred to U.S. Customs and Border Protection custody. No injuries were reported.

SpaceX scrubs Crew-10 launch attempt delaying trip to the space station

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER — The astronauts left behind on the International Space Station when NASA sent the Boeing Starliner home are expected to return to Earth in the coming days, but will have to wait at least one more day. SpaceX scrubbed a Wednesday night launch attempt from KSC’s Launch Pad 39-A because of a hydraulic issue on a clamp arm of the transporter erector apparatus that holds the Falcon 9 rocket up adjacent the launch tower. The Crew-10 astronauts were sitting in Crew Dragon Endurance atop the rocket with just over 40 minutes to go before the planned launch. If SpaceX can solve the problem at the pad, the crew could come back for another launch attempt Thursday potentially at 7:26 p.m. or Friday at 7:03 p.m. But it’s not decided yet if NASA and SpaceX can take advantage of those opportunities. When it does launch, the mission marks the final portion of a long odyssey for NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who docked at the space station last June for a planned eight-day stay, and have been there ever since. They

A breakdown of major EPA deregulatory moves around water, air, climate

By MICHAEL PHILLIS, ALEXA ST. JOHN and JACK BROOK, Associated Press Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin on Wednesday announced nearly three dozen deregulatory moves that he said would spur the U.S. economy by rolling back rules that have unfairly burdened industry. Many of the moves would affect landmark regulations aimed at protecting clean air and water. Here’s a look at some of the 31 regulatory changes Zeldin announced: Reconsider power plant emissions standards The Biden administration set limits on planet-warming emissions from existing gas and coal-fired power plants – a major step in the administration’s effort to reduce greenhouse gases from the heavily polluting energy sector. Trump has long opposed such tough, climate-friendly limits and has instead promoted oil and gas development. Zeldin said the agency would reconsider the Biden administration standards to avoid constraining energy production. Reconsider toxic emission limits on power plants Coal plants emit toxic metals like mercury and the Biden administration issued a rule to severely limit those pollutants. Officials at the time said technology had progressed enough for these plants to do better. The EPA on Wednesday said nearly

Storms renew flooding concerns in San Diego

SAN DIEGO (FOX5/KUSI) — This winter’s late-season storms are a reminder of the life-changing floods that happened last year after several major storms. Peter Roser from Sonoma County has been volunteering to help rebuild homes damaged during last year’s rain and flooding. “We’re almost finished with the flooring…we should be getting a delivery of doors today,” Roser said. “The homeowner here was able to show us a video of this space with the door with water up to this door knob,” said Roser. Flooding possible in the San Diego area this week: Where to get sandbags Watching the rainfall as he worked, he wondered how soon the area would flood again. “I know people who’ve escaped fires and they can’t even look at a candle. So seeing rain today and the amount that came down a couple of nights ago, I was wondering if we were going to get here and find the front yard flooded,” he said. The City of San Diego said the concerns are understandable but explained that prep work has been ongoing for the past year. “Money has been set apart

Two arrested after robbery, high-speed pursuit over Coronado Bridge

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Two people were arrested Wednesday in San Diego’s Tecolote Canyon Park after a reported robbery at a U.S. Postal Service office in Coronado escalated to a high-speed pursuit over the Coronado Bridge, police said. Workers at the post office first reported the suspected robbery just before 2 p.m., according to Coronado Police Lt. Ryan Brennan. One officer responded roughly a minute later, having been right around the corner from the post office. Per Brennan, once at the scene, the officer observed a woman reaching into a blue mailbox outside the post office with some tools to pull items out from inside. She then got into a vehicle — described as a black BMW — and fled. Coronado police then attempted to pull the vehicle over, but Brennan said it did not yield. Officers pursued it onto the Coronado Bridge, where the San Diego Police Department followed the vehicle with its helicopter. Chula Vista Police seek suspect after 14 vehicle break-ins on one street As police pursued the vehicle over the bridge, Brennan said speeds reached upwards of 90 miles per hour.

Tijuana airport blockage enters third day

SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — Despite torrential rains that are hitting the region, residents of a neighborhood called Maclovio Rojas are refusing to end their blockade of the Tijuana airport. Since Monday, they have blocked access to and from the airport by camping out on the main road leading to and from the terminals. The protest involves what they say is a deal they had with former Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Residents claim the López Obrador gave them full ownership and title to their land, something they now say is being “stolen” by state and local officials. Protesters blockade Tijuana airport, disrupt air travel for thousands They accuse the state of refusing to provide deeds to those who have paid off their debt for the land. The state says some of the lots were legally acquired while using the eminent domain process for public projects. Residents are now asking Mexico’s current president Claudia Sheinbaum to meet with them to settle the issue and they say the blockade won’t end until she agrees to see them. The protest is also forcing arriving and departing