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The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County decreased for the 11th time in the last 12 days Saturday, dropping 1.4 cents to $5.319. The average price has dropped 6.8 cents over the past 12 days, including eight-tenths of a cent Friday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It is 4.9 cents less than one week ago, but 9.2 cents more than one month ago and 43.7 cents higher than one year ago. It has dropped $1.175 since rising to a record $6.494 on Oct. 5, 2022. The Orange County average price dropped for the 16th time in 17 days, falling 1.3 cents to $5.238. It has dropped 11.1 cents over the past 17 days, including eight-tenths of a cent Friday. The Orange County average price is 5.3 cents less than one week ago, but 4.1 cents more than one month ago and 41 cents more than one year ago. It has dropped $1.221 since rising to a record $6.459 on Oct. 5, 2022. “After a few months of supply interruptions from refinery breakdowns

A 22-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting an elderly woman in her home has been arrested, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed. Police said that the man, identified as Walker Gabriel Munoz, knocked on the door of the woman’s home on the 12600 block of Pierce Street around 6:50 p.m. on April 29. The woman, 81 and suffering from Alzheimer’s, let him in her home. Once inside, Munoz initiated physical contact and “attempted to assault the victim sexually,” police said. Parts of the encounter were captured on a home security camera. Walker Gabriel Munoz , 22, was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping with intent to commit rape on Friday, May 3, 2024. He’s accused of sexually assaulting an 81-year-old woman. (RMG News) The woman was later transported to a local hospital where a sexual assault exam was conducted, police said. Munoz was arrested by officers with the LAPD’s Foothill Division on Friday on suspicion of kidnapping with intent to commit rape. He’s being held at Metropolitan Detention Center on $2,125,000 bail.

The chief of the University of California, Los Angeles Police Department is facing criticism for a “string of serious security lapses” before the pro-Palestinian encampment on the school’s campus was attacked by a mob last Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Times reported.  According to the Times, campus leadership had directed UCLA Police Department Chief John Thomas to provide a safety plan for the campus community days before the attack, but he did not do so.  UCLA’s night of violence in photos “The chief was told to spare no expense to bring in other UC police officers, offer overtime and hire as many private security officers needed to keep the peace,” three unidentified sources told the L.A. Times. “But Thomas did not provide a plan to senior UCLA leadership – even after he was again asked to provide one after skirmishes broke out between Israel supporters and pro-Palestinian advocates at dueling rallies.”  Israeli Protesters Laid Siege On The UCLA Gaza Support Camp For Over 4 Hours. The Israeli Protesters Used Make Shift Weapons, Chemical Weapons And Fireworks To Assault The Camp All Night Long, in Los

In its storied 150-year history, there is an infamous starting gate position that has never produced a Kentucky Derby winner. A random drawing decides the post positions – where each of the 20 horses will start the race in relation to each other behind the starting gate. Betting odds will shift based on where horses start and how they respond to certain posts, according to Covers.com, with the biggest swings for No. 1 and the outermost positions. While post position 5 has had the best record with 10 winners, most recently in 2017, post position 17 is the only one that hasn’t produced a single first place finish. Fierceness, a heavy favorite (5-to-2 odds), appeared poised to break the curse after being selected to the dreaded 17th post, until a late scratch knocked Encino out of the Derby, and Fierceness shifted up to 16th. Kentucky Derby: What are the requirements for horse names? Taking Fierceness’ spot in 17 is Stronghold, according to Daily Racing Form. At 20-to-1 morning line odds, the Kentucky-born Bay will have to surprise the field on Saturday to give the 17th

A fatal crash in South Los Angeles claimed the life of one man and, not for the first time, severely damaged a church.  A Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson told KTLA that the collision happened on East Manchester Avenue in L.A.’s Green Meadows neighborhood around 12:20 a.m. Saturday.  Long Beach taco truck worker beaten, robbed in violent confrontation The spokesperson confirmed that the driver, only identified as a Hispanic man, was traveling west on Manchester when he lost control and smashed into Challenge of Faith Church of God in Christ.  Due to the force of the crash, the driver was ejected from the vehicle; he was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. A passenger inside the vehicle was transported to a nearby hospital, but their condition is not known.  Police investigating a fatal crash at a church in South Los Angeles on May 4, 2024. (RMGNews) Police investigating a fatal crash at a church in South Los Angeles on May 4, 2024. (RMGNews) Police investigating a fatal crash at a church in South Los Angeles on May 4, 2024. (RMGNews) Video obtained by KTLA

Arizona bar offers unique solution to dwindling Colorado River – CBS News Watch CBS News Desert Monks Brewing uses recycled water to create a unique flavor and save water in the American west. The unique production process combines classic beer-making techniques and new technology for something truly original. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Eye on America: AI-powered MRI scans and a push for hospital price transparency – CBS News Watch CBS News In New York, we learn how a major hospital and a tech giant teamed up to develop a new form of MRI technology that utilizes AI for faster scans. Then in Massachusetts, we examine how private equity investors have impacted community hospital resources. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

MEXICO CITY —  Mexican authorities said Friday that three bodies were recovered in an area of Baja California near where two Australians and an American went missing last weekend during an apparent camping and surfing trip. The state prosecutors office did not say whether the bodies were those of the three foreigners, but said the bodies were discovered during the search for the missing men. It also announced that three people who were being questioned in the case of the missing men had been arrested and charged. “Three bodies were found south of the city of Ensenada, and they were recovered in coordination with other authorities during a specialized operation because they were found in a zone of difficult access,” the office said in a statement. “This was done as part of the search for two Australians and one American reported missing,” the office said. The site where the bodies were discovered near the township of Santo Tomás was near the remote seaside area where the missing men’s tents and truck were found Thursday on a remote stretch of coast. The men — identified by family

Texas braces for severe flooding amid storms – CBS News Watch CBS News Millions of Americans are bracing for slow-moving storms this weekend. Parts of Texas are expecting giant hail, damaging wind gusts and catastrophic flood conditions. In Houston, heavy rain has swamped the area and led to mandatory evacuations for some. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Protests continue at college campuses – CBS News Watch CBS News It’s been more than two weeks since college campuses nationwide erupted in protest over the war in Gaza, but as finals season begins, some students have to decide between continuing to take a stand or finishing the academic year. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Meet the American craftsman helping rebuild France’s Notre Dame cathedral – CBS News Watch CBS News It’s been five years since a fire nearly destroyed France’s iconic Notre Dame cathedral, but rebuilding work on the historic landmark is almost completed, thanks in part to the efforts of an American craftsman. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On