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L.A. Marler held a special trunk show. The Palm Springs Art Museum features a mid-century collection of vintage suitcases. And she also showcased some handmade small batch gifts including limited edition art blocks of her typewriter and camera art.

Woman caught with gun in diaper bag at Fresno County courthouse, deputies say

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 6:19AM Authorities arrested a woman who they say entered the Fresno County Superior Courthouse with a gun in a diaper bag on Tuesday. FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Authorities arrested a woman who they say entered the Fresno County Superior Courthouse with a gun in a diaper bag on Tuesday. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says 24-year-old Lizeth Perez was going through court security with her baby when a x-ray machine detected the gun. Her two-month old baby is now with Child Protective Services. Perez has been booked into Fresno County Jail on several gun related charges. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Fresno man arrested after driving truck off Monterey wharf during chase, police say

The driver was arrested on several charges, including driving under the influence. Wednesday, April 10, 2024 6:19AM A Fresno man is facing charges after police say he drove off the wharf in Monterey with a truck full of people during a chase. MONTEREY, Calif. (KFSN) — A Fresno man is facing charges after police say he drove off the wharf in Monterey with a truck full of people during a chase. Monterey police say the pursuit began around 1:30 am Sunday when officers saw the truck driving the wrong way on the street. The driver briefly stopped but then took off toward the end of the wharf. When officers reached the edge of the pier, they heard screams coming from the water. All four people in the truck were rescued. Investigators say the driver, 21-year-old Martin Urroz of Fresno, was taken to the hospital. He was arrested on several charges, including driving under the influence. His passengers only had minor injuries. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved. Top Stories

Oak Fire survivor faces new challenge after leg amputation

MARIPOSA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — When we first met veteran Rodney McGuire at an Oak Fire evacuation center in July of 2022, his most valued possessions were packed into his car. Including a crocheted portrait of The Last Supper made by his grandmother, a symbol of his faith then and now. A lot has changed since we last talked to Rodney. Most notably, he lost his leg. “It broke off of this tree right here. broke into four pieces,” said McGuire. In February, part of a burned tree, which he says should have been removed by clean up crews, fell on his leg. That caused a blood clot and a whole lot of pain. “If I could have chewed it off I would have. I told them, give me a saw I’ll do it myself,” said McGuire. His leg had to be amputated. His property is lined with charred, hazardous trees. Damage to his drainage system has left a muddy mess. He’s still living out of a trailer until his new house is ready, more difficult than ever now that he’s in a wheelchair. “I

72-year-old woman dies after being hit by vehicle in Reedley, police say

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 6:16AM A woman has died after she was hit by a vehicle in Reedley on Tuesday night. REEDLEY, Calif. (KFSN) — A woman has died after she was hit by a vehicle in Reedley on Tuesday night. The crash happened just before 8 pm in the area of Springfield and Justine avenues. Reedley police say a 72-year-old woman with a walker was crossing the street when she was hit. Officers say the woman was not within the crosswalk. The woman was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she later died. The driver pulled over after the accident and has been cooperating with officers. Investigators say drugs or alcohol were not involved in the crash. Stay with Action News for the latest updates on this developing story. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Retired Fresno County correctional officer, Major League Baseball player dies

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 5:34AM A former Major League Baseball player and retired correctional officer with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has died. FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — A former Major League Baseball player and retired correctional officer with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has died. The sheriff’s office has confirmed that La Schelle Tarver died last month. Tarver was 65. He was a Madera grad who went on to play at Reedley College. The Mets drafted him in 1980 and his Major League debut came in July of 1986 with the Red Sox. Tarver went on to serve 20 years as a correctional officer for Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. Funeral services for Tarver will be held on Friday. For sports updates, follow Stephen Hicks on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Homeowner Shoots at Would-Be Burglars in Van Nuys

A homeowner foiled an attempted burglary Tuesday evening when he fired a shot at the intruders at a residence in Van Nuys. Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a home in the 14000 block of Calvert Street, near Hazeltine Avenue, at approximately 9:45 p.m. regarding reports of a shooting, according to a report from NBC 4. When they arrived, officers learned the man discovered four men inside his home and fired one shot at the suspects, who then fled the residence. It was not immediately known if any property was taken and no injuries were reported, NBC 4 reported.

Clippers hold off Suns to clinch a playoff spot

PHOENIX — Behind a triple-double from Russell Westbrook, the Clippers clinched a playoff berth Tuesday, avoiding the NBA’s postseason play-in tournament by withstanding a furious Phoenix Suns’ rally for a 105-92 win that guaranteed them at least a top-five finish in the Western Conference standings. None of that should come as a surprise: The Clippers have finished in the top five in the regular-season standings nine times in the last 12 seasons and it would have taken an epic collapse in the season’s final week not to do so again. What they haven’t done is make a long playoff run, reaching the conference final only once in franchise history. And that makes Tuesday’s triumph just the first step on a familiar journey that will only get harder as it gets longer. As for who and where the Clippers will play in the postseason, that could be determined as early as Wednesday’s rematch with the Suns in Los Angeles. (Spoiler alert: It will probably be Dallas, the Clippers’ first-round opponent in two of the last four seasons. The Clippers won both series.) But until the Clippers clinch

Lakers clinging to ninth place in West after loss to Warriors

In the months before, the frailty of the NBA season seems more abstract, each game representing an equal 1.2% slice of the season. When you’re in the grind of it, the tomorrows eclipse any real finality. Until the end gets here — and then, for most, all you’re left with is “if only.” If only the Lakers had been sharper out of the in-season tournament, if only it hadn’t taken so long to find their shooting stroke, if only they had held tighter onto the rope against Brooklyn and Sacramento. If only they’d been a little luckier, a little better. If only they had more time. With the end of the season barreling toward them, the Lakers played what could end be their final home game, losing a key game for postseason positioning 134-120 to Golden State. The Lakers (44-35) lead the Warriors by half a game for ninth in the West and are tied with 35 losses, with Golden State owning the season tiebreaker. The Lakers finish the season in Memphis and New Orleans this weekend, their postseason fate largely out of their hands.

Missouri executes death row inmate Brian Dorsey

Missouri executed death row inmate Brian Dorsey on Tuesday night after the Supreme Court declined to intervene. A jury convicted Dorsey of killing his cousin and her husband in 2006. Public defenders argued Dorsey should not be put to death because of good behavior and claimed his trial lawyers had a conflict of interest.

Inland Empire

New Riverside City Council may reverse contracts OK’d by old council

The first action of the new Riverside City Council was to potentially reverse a move by the previous one. Riverside’s outgoing council voted Tuesday, April 9, to extend employment agreements with the city attorney and city manager. But hours later — after three new members were sworn in — the new council decided to reconsider the pacts at a future meeting. At the council’s afternoon session, a four-year agreement and an annual pay increase of about $49,500 for City Attorney Phaedra Norton won unanimous approval. And a three-year extension of City Manager Mike Futrell’s agreement was approved 6-1. Riverside City Manager Mike Futrell is seen during the Tuesday, April 9, 2024, Riverside City Council meeting. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG) Riverside City Attorney Phaedra Norton is seen during the Tuesday, April 9, 2024, Riverside City Council meeting. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG) Ward 4 Riverside City Councilmember Chuck Conder speaks from Washington, D.C. during the Tuesday, April 9, 2024, meeting. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG) Riverside City Attorney Phaedra Norton, left, talks with City Manager Mike Futrell during the Tuesday, April 9

Power pitching: Marsh deals as Valley Christian baseball takes down Serra in WCAL heavyweight showdown

SAN JOSE — Pitching has been the key to success this season for both the Valley Christian and Serra baseball teams. And when those two ball clubs, the two top-ranked teams in the Central Coast Section, met Tuesday at Valley Christian, which team pitched better was expected to be the biggest single influence on the outcome. Junior southpaw Quinten Marsh was up for the occasion, throwing a complete-game four-hitter, allowing one unearned run, to lead Valley Christian to a 4-1 victory and into a tie with Serra on top of the West Catholic Athletic League standings. Valley Christian, now 16-2 overall and 4-1 in the WCAL, went into the game with a 1.20 team ERA. Serra (13-3, 4-1) had its team ERA rise to 1.52 after one of its co-aces, Sam Kretsch (4-1, 1.83), incurred his first loss of the season. Marsh, who has already committed to Stanford as a junior, is now 6-2 on the season. “Today what was really working for me was my slider,” Maths said. “They weren’t biting on my changeup early. Just knowing my defense behind me was making great

Kyle Harrison strikes out eight, but offensive struggles plague Giants again

SAN FRANCISCO — After striking out five consecutive batters in the early innings against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night, Kyle Harrison was feeling his fastball. Running his heater up to 95 mph, the San Francisco Giants left-hander was watching the Nats whiff over and over as he offered the pitch in the upper parts of the strike zone. Eventually, the Nationals caught on. Jacob Young stroked a high fastball into center field for a single, then CJ Abrams hammered another one 423 feet over the right-center field wall as the Nationals’ big third inning paved the way for their 5-3 win over the Giants in front of 24,380 fans at Oracle Park. “I could’ve been a little more fine with that pitch (to Abrams),” Harrison said. “It was a well-enough pitch for me, but a good swing, to say the least. It definitely hurt me.” Harrison was otherwise terrific over six sparkling frames. His changeup was disappearing at the bottom of the zone. His command was mostly sharp. He didn’t walk a single batter, allowed just five hits and struck out eight, his highest

San Jose: Man dies of injuries he suffered in January crash

SAN JOSE – A man died earlier this month of injuries he suffered in a wrong-way collision in early January, police said Tuesday. The two-vehicle collision was reported around 10:45 p.m. on Jan. 7 at McKee Road and Francis Drive, San Jose police spokesperson Stacie Shih said in a news release. The man was traveling southbound on Francis Drive in a 2017 Toyota Tacoma when he entered the intersection against a red light and proceeded westbound on McKee Road in the eastbound lane, Shih said. The Toyota then crashed into a 2004 Buick Rendezvous traveling eastbound on McKee Road. Shih said the Toyota continued westbound on McKee Road and was eventually located along the shoulder of Berryessa Road after it collided with a tree, Shih said. The driver of the Toyota was taken to an area hospital with injuries that were initially considered to be not life-threatening, but he died of them on April 1, Shih said. The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office will release the man’s identity once it is confirmed and his next of kin is notified. The death marked the 13th

Warriors shoot the lights out to hold off Lakers

LOS ANGELES — The Warriors shot it like a highlight reel compilation of their golden era to beat the Lakers in Los Angeles. Against the Lakers, who Golden State could meet next week in a sudden death play-in game, the Warriors hit a season-high 26 3-pointers. They did it efficiently, shooting a scorching 63.4% from deep (their previous best this year was 53.1%). In the 134-120 win, Steph Curry went a perfect 6-for-6 from deep, Draymond Green converted five of seven, and Klay Thompson also poured in five treys. The Warriors (44-35) hadn’t won back-to-back games in Los Angeles since 2019, when LeBron James (33 points, 11 assists) was sidelined for the second half of the season. The victory — Golden State’s eighth in its past nine games — keeps the Warriors’ hopes at advancing up the play-in hierarchy alive. Kings and Suns losses on Tuesday muddy the crowded six-through-10 spots even more, with the Warriors inching within half a game of both the Lakers and Sacramento. The win also gives the Warriors the tiebreaker over Los Angeles. If the Warriors and Lakers face off

Prep roundup: St. Francis, Mitty baseball upset WCAL foes, Piedmont Hills softball pitcher strikes out 20 on Tuesday

St. Francis 9, No. 14 Bellarmine 4 St. Francis put up two runs in the sixth and four in the seventh to rally past Bellarmine in a West Catholic Athletic League game. Luke DeVine was 3 for 3 with a home run and five St. Francis RBIs to spearhead the offense, while Jedd Chan g and Mack Mrowka had two RBIs apiece. Brent Valentine had three hits and Gino Cappellazzo had two hits for the Lancers, who improved to 7-8-1, 1-3-1. Bellarmine senior Matthew Vlahos was 1 for 3 with two RBIs, and teammate Evan Tavarez had two hits and scored twice. Bellarmine dropped to 10-7, 3-2. No. 17 Archbishop Mitty 6, No. 6 St. Ignatius 5 After giving up four runs in the top of the fifth, Mitty trailed by three runs. The Monarchs composed themselves after the rough inning, and put up four runs of their own in the bottom of the frame as the San Jose school came away with the win. Right fielder Tanner Kern had a huge day for Mitty, hitting two doubles and driving in four runs. Luka Pintar

Caught up in the FAFSA chaos? Some seniors now have a workaround

There’s a new workaround for some college applicants who have been stymied by the chaotic rollout of the newly designed federal student aid form. The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is all-important for many students looking to afford college. The aim of the U.S. Department of Education in overhauling the process was to make it simpler, but the new system was beset by delays and glitches. Among those hit hardest were low-income families with a parent or student who lacks a Social Security number. But on Tuesday, the California Student Aid Commission provided welcome news, announcing it would offer an alternative financial aid application option for students who are U.S. citizens but have at least one parent without a Social Security number. These students can use the California Dream Act Application to apply for financial aid to attend a UC, Cal State or California community college. Although the Department of Education said these issues had been fixed for students from families that include immigrants, some have continued to face problems. Students have until May 2 to complete a Dream Act application. The

Thieves in Southern California stealing 1920s-era bronze streetlight poles

Authorities in Pasadena are searching for a suspect or suspects who have stolen more than a dozen vintage 1920s-era bronze streetlight poles, officials announced Tuesday. The thefts, according to a news release from city officials, occurred between March 29 and April 1 around the hours of 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. on South Orange Grove Boulevard between Green and State streets. “In the last four days alone, we’ve had 11 of them stolen,” Pasadena Public Information Officer Lisa Dederian told KTLA. The historic bronze streetlight poles are more than 100 years old and authorities said that replica-style replacements can cost upwards of $1,600. In photos, a rusty, heavy-duty chain can be seen tethered to one of the poles, evidence left behind after the suspects were unable to shake the pole loose. A chain on a vintage bronze Pasadena streetlight seen left behind after thieves were unable to remove the pole. (City of Pasadena) Authorities believe the suspects are using a vehicle to ram the streetlights before using the chain and the vehicle to forcibly pull the poles from their foundations.

Family searches for missing 14-year-old in Los Angeles County

Authorities and loved ones are searching for a teenager who has been missing for over a week. The missing girl was identified as Genesis Balbuena, 14, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Balbuena disappeared on March 31 and was last seen on the 200 block of West 121st Street in South L.A. She is described as a Hispanic girl standing 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing around 120 pounds. She has brown eyes and long black hair. She was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. Genesis Balbuena, 14, seen in a photo from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The girl may have a possible destination of Pomona, authorities said. Her family has not heard from her since her disappearance and is concerned for her well-being. Anyone who has seen the girl or knows of her whereabouts is asked to call LASD’s Century Sheriff’s Station at 323-568-4918. Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.

2 women violently assaulted by same man in Southern California, police say