A boy gave away his only dollar. In exchange, he was rewarded for his generosity.
Nine-year-old Kelvin Ellis Jr. had just received the dollar for good grades, and it was the only money he had to his name.
Mill Valley teacher suspected of sexual abuse is found dead near Drakes Beach
A teacher accused of sexual abuse of a child was found dead this week at Point Reyes National Seashore. (Paul Chinn/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) May 3, 2024 5:22 PM PT A Mill Valley music teacher who was arrested this week on suspicion of sexual abuse was found dead the next day off the Point Reyes National Seashore, according to officials. Darren Smith, 55, who was a Mill Valley School District employee for more than 10 years, was booked Tuesday on suspicion of lewd acts with a child and continuous sexual abuse of a child, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office told the San Francisco Chronicle . It was unclear Friday when Smith was released from the Marin County jail. On Wednesday, Smith’s body was found in the ocean after bystanders reported that a surfer had been washed out. Bystanders called 911 at 2:36 p.m. upon finding a surfboard on the beach and being unable to locate its owner, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Rescuers found the body around 5:30 p.m. about 2.5 miles northwest of the Drakes Beach parking area. Smith was
Sam Ash, iconic retailer to musicians, plays its last notes
Kristina Bialkowski remembers the day she got her first guitar at the Sam Ash Music Store on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. She was 10 and her father, who had started teaching her to play the instrument, took her into the shop down the street from their home to browse. Now a musician who sometimes plays alongside the singer Geia, Bialkowski recalled staring up at the menagerie of instruments on the wall and feeling elated when she made her choice: a black, electric Fender. She returned through the years to buy a synthesizer and a bass and, in high school, to hang out with friends, so she felt stunned recently when she drove by and saw a sign announcing that the shop — along with all the other locations in the iconic music chain that grew from a single store in Brooklyn into a nationwide business behemoth — would soon close down. “No way!” thought Bialkowski, 29, who works in music marketing and also posts covers of songs on Instagram and TikTok. But then she thought back to her recent trips to the shop and how
Big Bear Lake before and after a 15-foot increase in water depth thanks to winter storms
After hitting record lows two years ago due to drought, Big Bear Lake reported a 10-foot increase in its water level in December 2023 and new data shows it’s risen even higher the first four months of 2024. In December 2022, the water level at Big Bear Lake was just below 55 feet, officials said. Two consecutive winters brought heavy storms in early 2023 and 2024, resulting in significant rainfall and snowpack that have helped restore the lake after water levels hit a record low in late 2022. As of Tuesday, April 30, the lake depth was 68 feet, still about 4 feet below its capacity, data shows. The lake hasn’t been full since 2011, according to Brittany Lamson, interim general manager of the administration department at Big Bear Municipal Water District, which manages the lake. Over the past two years, the lake depth has increased a total of 15 feet, Lamson said. Water levels affect recreation, wildlife and the local economy in the area. According to Lamson, the lake was still getting inflow this week. Any inflow after April 1 is good news for
Ellen Ochoa, SDSU graduate and first Latina to travel in space, awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
The La Mesa native also was the first Hispanic director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center
Prebys Foundation awards $7 million in grants to 14 San Diego researchers
$500,000 awards cover subjects from cancer to infectious disease
Judge approves placement of sexually violent predator in Jacumba Hot Springs
David Munoz, 58, will be released no later than June 7 to a home at 45612 Old Highway 80, where he will live under supervision
The infectious spirit of a beloved Tennessee crossing guard
Lenzo Thompson, a crossing guard for the Rutherford County School District outside Nashville, Tennessee, has been known to dress up on the job, as Santa, Cupid, or even the Easter Bunny.
Louisiana boy receives surprising reward after generously giving away his only dollar
Louisiana boy receives surprising reward after generously giving away his only dollar – CBS News Watch CBS News Nine-year-old Kelvin Ellis Jr. of Louisiana had just received a dollar for good grades, the only dollar to his name. When he chose to give it away to a man he thought was homeless, he received a surprising reward. Steve Hartman has the story in “On the Road.” Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to 19 people
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to 19 people – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden Friday awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 people, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, former Vice President Al Gore and Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky. Weijia Jiang reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
Protests continue to bring upheaval to colleges nationwide
New York officials are facing scrutiny after an NYPD officer accidentally discharged a firearm while police were clearing pro-Palestinian protesters from a building at Columbia University earlier this week. Meanwhile, officers clashed with protesters who occupied a library at Portland State University, and at Brown, administrators and students peacefully reached a deal to dismantle an encampment. Lilia Luciano has the latest on the nationwide protests.
Authorities arrest man for having more than 60 firearms
A San Gabriel Valley man was arrested after federal officers found more than 60 firearms in his home. Authorities searched the home of 34-year-old Gabriel Baez Jr. after someone made a complaint that he was in possession of illegal weapons. Homeland Security Investigators arrested Baez Friday. When officers searched his home, they seized more than 60 firearms, including 10 short-barreled rifles; suspected firearm silencers; suspected auto sears and Glock switches; over 110 high-capacity rifle and pistol magazines; and evidence of firearms manufacturing, such as lower and upper receivers for AR-style firearms and jigs for finishing firearms receivers. He has been charged with possession of unregistered firearms. Baez made his first appearance in court Friday. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison. Federal authorities seized more than 60 firearms from the home of 34-year-old Javier Baez Jr. The San Gabriel Valley man made his first appearance in court on May 3, 2024. (HSI) Multiple agencies were involved in the case including Homeland Security Investigations, LosAngeles International Airport, the Los Angeles Police Department, U.S. Customs and BorderProtection, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms
How celebrities could interpret 2024 Met Gala theme
How celebrities could interpret 2024 Met Gala theme – CBS News Watch CBS News Celebrities and fashion fans are gearing up for the 2024 Met Gala on Monday. This year’s theme is “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” and the dress code is “The Garden of Time.” Entertainment Tonight co-host Kevin Frazier joins CBS News to break down what and who to look out for at the star-studded event. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
Churchill Downs eyes safety improvements ahead of the 150th Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs eyes safety improvements ahead of the 150th Kentucky Derby – CBS News Watch CBS News The 150th Kentucky Derby kicks off on Saturday, and Churchill Downs is looking to improve safety measures after a handful of horses got injured while practicing for the 2023 Derby. Cameron Drummond, sports reporter for the Lexington Herald-Leader, joins CBS News to discuss the changes. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
How does white noise affect kids? A child psychiatrist explains
How does white noise affect kids? A child psychiatrist explains – CBS News Watch CBS News White noise generators are a popular way for parents to help their kids sleep, but there’s new concern over what might happen inside their heads as the machines run. Dr. Daniel Bober, a child psychiatrist, joins CBS News to explain. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
Latest on Israel-Hamas war as college protests continue
Latest on Israel-Hamas war as college protests continue – CBS News Watch CBS News A presidential address and police presence on U.S. campuses have not stopped students from protesting the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis of what’s happening in the Middle East and its consequences here at home. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
Patrick Bailey leaves SF Giants game vs. Phillies after foul ball off face mask
PHILADELPHIA — In search of offense, the Giants lost their most productive hitter of late in the second inning of their series opener Friday night against the Phillies. As Alec Bohm’s walk-up music rang through Citizens Bank Park, catcher Patrick Bailey motioned to the Giants dugout. He requested the training staff and appeared to tell them, “I’m dizzy.” The catcher accompanied head trainer Dave Groeschner and manager Bob Melvin back to the dugout and was replaced by Tom Murphy. The Giants have not announced the reason for Bailey’s departure. Nothing immediately preceding Bailey’s exit suggested a concussion or any other injury. The previous inning, he was struck in the face mask by a foul ball off Bohm’s bat but remained in the game for the final batter of the first inning and the first two batters of the second. Related Articles San Francisco Giants | Tristan Beck cleared to throw again after aneurysm, plus updates on SF Giants’ other injured pitchers San Francisco Giants | Mike Yastrzemski channels family history to power SF Giants over Red Sox at Fenway San Francisco Giants | A baseball
Saturday storm to bring the rain
CHICO — It appears a hefty rain storm is scheduled to hit Northern California on Saturday before quickly moving on. Bill Rasch, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Sacramento office said the storm is expected to take hold Saturday morning and bring with it considerable precipitation and a slightly lower snow level. Rasch said the temperature is also expected to drop. “(Friday was) in the 80s and (Saturday) the highs will be in the 50s,” Rasch said. “It’s a fast mover too. It should be mostly sunny on Sunday.” Chico is looking at more than an inch of rain, much like surrounding valley areas such as Red Bluff, Oroville and Orland. Paradise and surrounding foothills can expect as much as 2.14 inches of rain. Additionally, Rasch said wind gusts could go as high as 35 miles per hour. Related Articles Weather | Storms batter the South, leaving one dead in Mississippi Weather | Biden tells Netanyahu US support depends on treatment of civilians Weather | Severe weather carves path across several states, at least 1 dead Weather | Small storm system approaching for the
4 Salisbury High School staffers, student sent to hospital; Fentanyl ruled out
RED BLUFF — The Red Bluff Police Department said today that Salisbury High School has been closed due to a medical incident that sent multiple staff members and one student to the hospital. According to an RBPD press release, on Friday morning, its resource officer reported that an intoxicated female student showed up at school. Salisbury High School has been closed due to a medical incident that sent multiple staff members and one student to the hospital. (George Johnston/Daily News) While the officer was investigating the report, staff members began to feel ill, and four staff members were sent to the hospital while the juvenile was also sent to the hospital. “There’s no evidence of fentanyl use that is floating out there. There’s no evidence of fentanyl use or fentanyl exposure,” Red Bluff Superintendent Todd Brose said. “We did test the areas of the building, to test for contaminants. And it was negative.” Brose said all four staff members have been released from the hospital and are improving. He added that the incident started before school, and it made sense for them to cancel school
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese to make WNBA preseason debut
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese suit up as professionals for the first time on Friday night as the brief league preseason begins.
Breaking down Hope Hicks’ testimony in Trump “hush money” trial
Hope Hicks, longtime former aide of former President Donald Trump, was on the witness stand Friday afternoon as the second week of Trump’s New York criminal trial wrapped up. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman breaks down Hicks’ testimony.