Lakers put on a show and continue their dominance against the Thunder

At this stage, the scenarios are all easy to identify. To have the best chance at avoiding a pair of road play-in games, the Lakers need to win. To give themselves some hope of a home play-in game, they need to win. And for the loftiest goal — a spot inside the top of the six spots in the West — the Lakers need to win. A lot. “We understand time is of the essence,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said. “And we’ve got to get busy in order to do what we’re trying to do.” Monday’s performance at Crypto.com Arena made all paths for the Lakers seem possible. With LeBron James flying around on defense, Austin Reaves impacting the game on both ends, Anthony Davis dominating the basket and D’Angelo Russell making all kinds of different plays, the Lakers looked like a menace. In a 116-104 win against the Thunder, who fell to No. 2 in the Western Conference with the loss, the Lakers were dominant, flustering Oklahoma City for all bit the smallest stretches. James foiled a lob at the rim to Chet Holmgren

Planning Commission approves two housing developments in Nipomo

Dating back to the 1800s, the small community of Nipomo continues to grow. I used to have horses and I used to ride my horse to the bank. It was that long ago,” recalled Nipomo resident Sue Holder. However, long-time residents like Holder note a shift away from its rural roots due to ongoing developments. There was no lights, there was no traffic,” Holder said. “It was a very rural community. Which is why I had horses and whatnot. So that all has changed. Recently, the San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission approved two new housing developments consisting of a total of 447 homes — Mesa Trails apartments and the Carefield Assisted Living Facility. Mesa Trails would be located off South Frontage Rd. adjacent to Highway 101, while Carefield would be located at Monarch Dunes. While many Nipomo residents, like Dustin Miles, emphasize the need for more affordable housing in the area I think it’s very difficult for individuals in Nipomo to find housing, especially smaller families, for people just trying to start out. That’s what this place used to be all about,” Miles said.

Santa Maria Macy’s spared from list of 150 store locations that will soon be closing

Macys recently announced plans to close roughly 150 of its underperforming stores nationwide; however, the Macys at the Santa Maria Town Center is here to stay. In a statement, a Macys spokesperson told KSBY that the looming store closures come as the company works to return to profitable growth. Santa Maria Macys shoppers we spoke with said they were relieved to hear the store would be sticking around. Well, I am glad they are going to stay open. I like shopping there, said Lorraine Calvert. I would assume that little old Santa Maria would get closed, but they are keeping it open and that is great because this is the only Macys we have, added Beau Cram. According to the company, 50 Macys stores will close for good by the end of the year, with 100 more to follow through 2026. Kenneth Guge, who has owned a business at the Town Center mall since 2004, admitted he was a bit surprised to hear his local Macys survived the cut. I have seen a lot of stores come and go, Guge said. Guge tells KSBY that

What you need to know about Prop 1 ahead of California primary election

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 5:13PM Proposition 1 is the only statewide measure for people to vote on in California on Tuesday. It’s a measure backed by Governor Gavin Newsom. FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Proposition 1 is the only statewide measure for people to vote on in California on Tuesday. It’s a measure backed by Governor Gavin Newsom. A yes on Prop 1 would use over $6 billion in bond funding to create supportive housing, give $1 billion to support veterans and create 65,000 mental health jobs. In addition, it would create over 26,000 outpatient treatment slots. But mental health advocates say the proposition unravels the 20-year-old Mental Health Services Act that was put in place to help people with mental illness. “It really is taking us back to the days, really before Regan, where there was mass institutionalizing of those with mental illness and not a lot of treatment, quite honestly,” said Simmons. Paul Simmons, an organizer for the No on Prop 1 campaign, says it’s putting a Band-Aid on the issue of homelessness and taking away from people with mental health issues. “The

Man killed shot and killed outside Fresno County home identified

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 5:27AM Authorities have identified the man shot and killed outside a home in Fresno County. FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Authorities have identified the man shot and killed outside a home in Fresno County. Sheriff’s deputies found 43-year-old Cesar Quezada suffering from multiple gunshot wounds early Saturday morning. Despite life-saving efforts, he died at the scene near Indianola and North. Investigators are now reviewing surveillance video in the area as they try to track down the shooter. They have not released a possible motive but say it was not a random act of violence. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Joey visits his final 4 women’s hometowns on ‘The Bachelor’

It’s finally time for hometown dates on “The Bachelor! Joey had to meet four dads in four different hometowns and some of the families did not make it easy on him, although they were all gracious. Gina: I love the hometown dates! I think both Joey and the audience will get some more clarity about these women and their connections with Joey. Kelsey’s Hometown Date Joey started in New Orleans with Kelsey. They set off on a bicycle built for two through a park of weeping willow trees. Kelsey said the last time she rode a tandem bike was actually with her mother, who passed away from cancer. They stood in the park and watched butterflies which Kelsey had told him reminded her of her mother. They enjoyed beignets as they watched a woman taking bridal photos. Could it be a sign? Kelsey hoped so! Gina: Joey jokingly asked if there was any way to east beignets and not be messy and the answer is an emphatic no, Joey. It’s part of their charm! Also, may I just note that New Orleans is a magical

Surveillance video shows violent DUI crash that killed 3 in Pomona

New surveillance video shows the violent crash that claimed the lives of three women in Pomona. The video obtained by KTLA shows the DUI suspect — 36-year-old Victor Siharath — running a red light in his SUV and striking the vehicle with five occupants in it. The crash killed three women, 33-year-old Yesenia Olaez, her sister-in-law 33-year-old Alejandra Olaez, and the driver of the vehicle, Lorena Morales. The other two passengers in their vehicle were  Juan Manuel “Jaime” Garcia, Morales’ husband, and 12-year-old Naomi Olaez, Alejandra’s daughter. Both are expected to survive. The group of five was returning home from a baby shower when they were struck by Siharath. Surveillance video shows the victims’ vehicle enter the intersection when alleged DUI driver Victor Siharath runs a red light. March 4, 2004. (KTLA) Surveillance video shows the victims’ vehicle enter the intersection when alleged DUI driver Victor Siharath runs a red light. March 4, 2004. (KTLA) 33-year-old Yesenia Olaez was one of three killed in a violent DUI crash in Pomona. March 3, 2024 (KTLA) A memorial was set up to honor the intersections at the

Man Fatally Shot Outside Harbor Gateway Bar Identified

A 31-year-old man shot and killed outside a Harbor Gateway sports bar was identified Monday by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. The shooting occurred at 9:50 p.m. Sunday in the 12000 block of South Figueroa Street, near 120th Street, according to Los Angeles Police Department Officer David Cuellar. Joel Villalobos was pronounced dead at the scene. Another man in his 40s was taken to a hospital by paramedics, Cuellar said. A large crowd gathered near the crime scene but was eventually dispersed by police, he said. The suspects were described as three males. The motive for the shooting was not available. Video from the scene showed a distraught woman talking with officers and a white police canopy outside the El Diamante Sports Bar.

Driver Suspected of DUI in Seal Beach Crash That Killed Passenger Arrested

A 39-year-old man suspected in a DUI crash in Seal Beach early Monday that killed a passenger in his vehicle was arrested. Officers responded to the intersection of Seal Beach Boulevard and North Gate Road around 2 a.m. Monday to a report regarding a traffic accident involving an unresponsive female passenger, according to the Seal Beach Police Department. Detectives discovered the passenger was ejected from the vehicle upon impact and pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect, identified as Victor Alfonso Campos Carranza of Los Angeles, was taken to a hospital for treatment and later to the Orange County Jail and booked on suspicion of felony DUI causing bodily injury and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. A Sigalert was issued, which affected all southbound lanes on Seal Beach Boulevard at Old Ranch Parkway, several northbound lanes at Golden Rain Road, and both north and southbound San Diego (405) Freeway off-ramp left turn lanes at Seal Beach Boulevard until 11:30 a.m. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the crash was urged to contact traffic investigator Officer James Dowdell at 562-799-4100 at extension 1627 or

Clinton Township police urge residents to avoid certain area for massive fire

Local News By DeJanay Booth-Singleton Updated on: March 5, 2024 / 2:00 AM EST / CBS Detroit Clinton Township police investigate massive fire Clinton Township police investigate massive fire 03:45 CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) – The Clinton Township Police Department is urging residents to avoid the area of Groesbeck Highway and 15 Mile Road Monday night due to a massive fire. Clinton Township Fire Chief Tim Duncan said the vacant building, which was possibly the former Goo Smoke Shop, had large butane and nitrous oxide tanks stored inside that might have been the source of the blaze. Duncan said one firefighter was hurt and the building is a “total loss.” “We can not stress enough the danger that is happening right now. Please, please, please stay inside and out of the vicinity,” police said in a social media post. “Debris is being projected into the air and coming down as far as a mile away from the explosion, so please stay out of the area and stay safe.” CBS News Detroit’s Luke Laster reported from the scene that the flames appeared to be dying

McConnell weighs endorsing Trump. It’s a stark turnaround after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack

By LISA MASCARO (AP Congressional Correspondent) WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate leader Mitch McConnell is the highest-ranking Republican in Congress who has yet to endorse Donald Trump’s bid to return to the White House — having once called the defeated president “morally responsible” for the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack. But that’s potentially about to change. McConnell’s political team and Trump’s campaign have been in talks over not only a possible endorsement of the former president but a strategy to unite Republicans up and down the party’s ticket ahead of the November election, according to a person familiar with the situation and granted anonymity to discuss it. How, when or where McConnell would endorse Trump is less head-spinning than the idea that it could happen at all: A stunning rapprochement for two men who have not spoken since McConnell enraged Trump by declaring Joe Biden the legitimate winner of the 2020 presidential election. But a fast-moving series of events ahead of Super Tuesday’s elections have been set in motion by McConnell’s own sudden announcement he would step down as leader next session and as Trump is

Democrats make play for veteran and military support as Trump homes in on GOP nomination

By JAMES POLLARD (Associated Press/Report for America) CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Highway signs welcome drivers entering North Carolina to “the nation’s most military friendly state,” and veterans here know they’re being courted. But in a state where camouflage-colored appeals have become commonplace, recent efforts by progressive groups to cut into what has long been a reliably red constituency face an early test on Super Tuesday. Among the 16 states and one territory casting ballots in Tuesday’s 2024 presidential primaries and caucuses are some with the nation’s highest rates of active-duty service members and largest populations of veterans: Texas, California, Virginia and North Carolina. But Tar Heel State veterans interviewed in the runup to the primary season’s biggest voting day varied in their politics, even if they agreed that their military service informed their opinions. Ryan Rogers, who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, says the Biden administration mishandled the August 2021 attacks on Kabul’s airport that killed at least 60 Afghans and 13 U.S. troops. The right-leaning independent voter from eastern North Carolina fears the blasts signaled a weakness that could endanger U.S. troops overseas. “I

Plaza Theatre Kicks Off Restoration Construction

The Plaza Theatre Foundation marked the beginning of the long-awaited restoration construction at the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre. City officials emphasized the positive impact the theatre has on the city’s economy. The event highlighted fundraising efforts and formal partnership signing with Oak View Group. The project aims to be finished in 2025, and will be the home of live performances, film premieres and community events.

Cathedral City Continues Infrastructure Projects

Riverside Construction Company will revamp Cathedral Canyon Drive with sidewalks and a multi-use trail, while DBX Inc. focuses on enhancing the Landau Boulevard/McCallum Way intersection. Construction will be done between the hours of 9pm and 5am Monday through Friday. The work will allow for improved infrastructure as well as smoother traffic flow.

Angel Light Academy 25th Annual Youth Leadership Conference

Angel Light Academy held its 25th Annual Youth Leadership Conference at the Van Buren Elementary School. The conference, taking place for 5 to 18 year olds, is aimed to teach leadership traits, problem solving and communication skills to local youth. ALA works with about 100 young leaders at the conference, all with the hopes of training these future leaders on how to rebuild their social-emotional health and motivation.

Lakers continue their dominance over the West-leading Thunder

At this stage, the scenarios are all easy to identify. To have the best chance at avoiding a pair of road play-in games, the Lakers need to win. To give themselves some hope of a home play-in game, they need to win. And for the loftiest goal — a spot inside the top of the six spots in the West — the Lakers need to win. A lot. Monday’s performance at Crypto.com Arena made all paths for the Lakers seem possible. With LeBron James flying around on defense, Austin Reaves impacting the game on both ends, Anthony Davis dominating the basket and D’Angelo Russell making all kinds of different plays, the Lakers looked like a menace. In a 116-104 win against the Thunder, who fell to No. 2 in the Western Conference with the loss, the Lakers were dominant, flustering Oklahoma City for all bit the smallest stretches. James foiled a lob at the rim to Chet Holmgren, Reaves harassed MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Russell kicked off the fourth quarter by poking the ball loose and creating a transition opportunity. The Thunder, playing on

Coast-to-coast Super Tuesday contests poised to move Biden and Trump closer to November rematch

By WILL WEISSERT (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are poised to move much closer to winning their party’s nominations during the biggest day of the primary campaign on Tuesday, setting up a historic rematch that many voters would rather not endure. Super Tuesday elections are being held in 16 states and one territory — from Alaska and California to Vermont and Virginia. Hundreds of delegates are at stake, the biggest haul for either party on any single day. While much of the focus is on the presidential race, there are also important down-ballot contests. California voters will choose candidates who will compete to fill the Senate seat long held by Dianne Feinstein. The governor’s race will take shape in North Carolina, a state that both parties are fiercely contesting ahead of November. And in Los Angeles, a progressive prosecutor is attempting to fend off an intense reelection challenge in a race that could serve as a barometer of the politics of crime. But the premier races center on Biden and Trump. And in a dramatic departure from

One injured in Kensington home-invasion robbery

KENSINGTON – One person was injured in a home-invasion robbery Monday morning in Kensington, police said. The robbery happened around 11 a.m., the Kensington Police Department said in a news release. Police did not disclose the address. According to victim accounts and eyewitness reports, two suspects armed with handguns forced their way into the home, confronted the occupants and demanded their valuables, police said. One of the occupants was assaulted during the robbery and later taken to an area hospital to be treated for injuries that were not considered life-threatening, police said. The suspects made off with wallets, phones and a safe, police said. The victims and witnesses described the suspects as male and possibly in their 20s. The suspects were last seen wearing face coverings and dark-colored hooded sweatshirts. The getaway vehicle was described as a white car, possibly a Kia, with a license plate that has been identified in both the Bay Area and Southern California, police said. Police did not announce any arrests in the case Monday. In the wake of the robbery, police urged residents to remain vigilant and report all

Mass shooting shook this small California town. Reward is offered to nab trio of gunmen

It took less than half a minute. A silver Kia pulled up to the frontyard of a King City home where a birthday party was underway. Then three men emerged from the car and sprayed bullets into the crowd. Eleven people were hit, and four of them died. “It couldn’t have been 20 seconds and it was all over,” said James Hunt, police chief of the Monterey County city. “It was senseless.” Now, King City is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects who opened fire at the party. On Sunday, around 6 p.m., police officers responded to a report of shots fired at a residence in the 200 block of North 2nd Street. Eleven people sustained gunshot wounds, and four people — three men and one woman — later died, according to Hunt. The gunmen, who wore dark-colored clothing and masks, fled after shooting multiple rounds at partygoers. Seven adults were taken to hospitals in Monterey County. Two of them were in critical condition, and the others had non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Authorities identified those who

Suspect in fatal stabbing at Dave’s Hot Chicken in Long Beach arrested at LAX

A 29-year-old man from Huntington Beach has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a young man in Long Beach on Sunday, authorities announced.   The incident occurred at around 12:45 a.m. at Dave’s Hot Chicken restaurant on the corner of 2nd Street and Covina Avenue.   The suspect, identified by police as Brandon Nguyen, was arrested Monday at Los Angeles International Airport and booked into Long Beach Jail, a news release from the Long Beach Police Department confirmed. A search warrant was later executed at Nguyen’s residence, though authorities did not provide any information on evidence recovered at the location.  While it’s not clear exactly what happened, police say an altercation broke out at the restaurant that resulted in the fatal stabbing of the victim, identified by family members as 20-year-old Adrian Hernandez of Long Beach.   Video of the aftermath obtained by KTLA depicted a chaotic scene with Hernandez laying on the floor as paramedics attempted to treat his severe stab wounds.   Authorities are looking for the suspect connected to a deadly stabbing at a Dave’s Hot Chicken restaurant in