Kidnapping Suspect Arrested After Hours-Long Standoff

A kidnapping suspect who had barricaded himself in a house in an unincorporated area bordering Montebello was taken into custody Wednesday evening after an hours-long standoff. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Enforcement Bureau personnel joined deputies at a home in the 800 block of Muscatel Avenue, near San Gabriel Boulevard, in South San Gabriel around 2:20 p.m. Wednesday after a neighbor called deputies to report that the suspect allegedly stole something from them, KCAL 9 reported. “I felt threatened when he said he was going to shoot me if I didn’t get out of his property,” the neighbor told KCAL. “That’s when I called the cop again and said, ‘Hey, I need you now.’” According to KCAL, deputies learned the suspect had several warrants for his arrest that included kidnapping. The suspect was taken into custody around 9:20 p.m. U.S. marshals assisted sheriff’s department personnel in the suspect’s capture. Anyone with information about the suspect was urged to call the Temple Sheriff’s Station at 626-285-7171. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

Judge Unsure if California Law Applies in Sexual, Racial Harassment Suit

A lawsuit filed against Lizzo by a former employee who accuses the singer of repeated sexual and racial harassment will have to be shored up in the area of whether California law applies to many of her claims, a judge ruled Wednesday. Plaintiff Asha Daniels’ Santa Monica Superior Court suit names as defendants the entertainer, whose real name is Melissa Jefferson; her production company, Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc.; Lizzo’s wardrobe manager, Amanda Nomura; and Lizzo’s tour manager, Carlina Gugliotta. Daniels was hired as an assistant to Nomura and held her job for less than three weeks, according to Lizzo’s attorneys’ court papers. On Wednesday, Judge Mark H. Epstein said in a written ruling that it is unclear what events linked to many of Daniels’ claims took place in California and that there even is an inference a portion occurred in Europe while the singer was on tour. “It is true that the complaint never actually alleges that the misconduct occurred in Europe, but at least some of the allegations are Europe-centric,” the judge wrote. “And the timing is such that it would at least

Two bodies recovered from vehicle underwater at Key Bridge collapse site

Local News By Rohan Mattu Updated on: March 28, 2024 / 4:56 AM EDT / CBS Baltimore Two bodies recovered near Key Bridge collapse site Two bodies recovered near Key Bridge collapse site 08:27 BALTIMORE — The bodies of two men were recovered Wednesday from the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, officials said. Four people remain missing and are presumed dead.  Maryland State Police Col. Roland Butler Jr. said divers found the men — identified as 35-year-old Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes and 26-year-old Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera — around 10 a.m. in a red pickup truck 25 feet deep in the Patapsco River.  Maynor Suazo, one of the six construction workers recovered at the collapse site.  The search transitioned from a recovery mission to a salvage effort Wednesday because officials believe vehicles are encased in the bridge debris, and divers are no longer able to operate around the debris. Bodies of two people found during recovery at Key Bridge collapse site 02:03 The bridge  crumbled early Tuesday  after a support column was hit by a large container ship that had lost

Three-bedroom home sells for $1.6 million in Fremont

44363 Pomace Street – Google Street View The property located in the 44300 block of Pomace Street in Fremont was sold on Feb. 15, 2024. The $1,601,000 purchase price works out to $1,326 per square foot. The house, built in 1969, has an interior space of 1,207 square feet. The layout of this single-story home includes three bedrooms and two baths. In addition, the home features a garage. The lot size of the property measures an impressive 7,440 square feet. Additional houses that have recently been purchased close by include: In June 2023, a 2,252-square-foot home on Night Shade Lane in Fremont sold for $1,810,000, a price per square foot of $804. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. A 1,350-square-foot home on the 44400 block of Camellia Drive in Fremont sold in June 2022, for $1,660,000, a price per square foot of $1,230. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. On Lupine Place, Fremont, in February 2023, a 1,960-square-foot home was sold for $1,700,000, a price per square foot of $867. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Prep roundup: Dougherty Valley walks it off in historic win over De La Salle, SRV throws no-hitter 

Baseball Dougherty Valley 6 No. 5 De La Salle 5 Adam DeCampo ended 11 years of futility for Dougherty Valley with one swing.  His single into right field gave the Wildcats the 6-5 victory against East Bay Athletic League opponent De La Salle, giving the San Ramon public school its first win against the Concord powerhouse in 15 meetings since 2013.  “Everyone is on cloud nine, and I told everyone that this is the start of a new program … this is the expectation,” first-year coach Kyle Stewart told the Bay Area News Group on Wednesday night. “I’m trying to build what Mike Hansen has done with basketball.” Dougherty Valley, which had lost its last three league games by a combined score of 41-4, got off to a dream start after scoring twice in the first inning on singles by Luke Duncan and DeCampo.  The Wildcats then tallied three more runs in the second when Ethan Kim singled, Duncan walked with the bases loaded, and then Jayden Rouse drove a ground ball into left field.  Meanwhile, Ahdil Khan kept the potent DLS offense at bay

Stanley cup caper cracked by South Bay authorities

CUPERTINO – A couple suspected of trying to take a coveted cup from a South Bay store by force earlier this year has been arrested following an extensive investigation, according to authorities. The incident happened on Jan. 3 at the Target located at 20745 Stevens Creek Blvd. in Cupertino, Santa Clara County sheriff’s Deputy Felicia Segura said in a news release. Customers were gathered at the store for the release of the winter pink Starbucks x Stanley tumbler, according to Segura. Segura said the store declined to sell the limited-edition 40-ounce cup to the couple – a man and a woman in their 20s – after other customers said they had cut the line. In response, the man jumped over the counter of the Starbucks inside the Target, knocking a barista out of the way, and grabbed a box containing one of the cups, according to Segura. The man tried to run past a customer who was blocking the exit and was tackled to the ground, Segura said. The woman punched the customer, which gave the man time to stand up, and tried to snatch

Imperial Beach City Council holds special workshop dedicated to sewage crisis

IMPERIAL BEACH, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) – The Imperial Beach City Council held a special workshop Wednesday evening dedicated to the sewage crisis. There were a number of topics covered including everything from infrastructure progress to health studies being conducted. The topic that seemed to resonate with the local residents the most was the health risks that come with exposure to the sewage. “My husband has had E. Coli last January. It took two antibiotics. He is sick today, we started coughing three days ago, my dogs have diarrhea,” Cheryl Quinones detailed .  Residents sounded off during public comment on the issue that has long plagued the South Bay and beyond. “We can’t open our windows most days of the year because of the pollution. We are worried about the public health impacts of our community living in basically raw sewage,” said Tom Csanadi, a retired pediatrician. Representatives from the International Boundary and Water Commission as well as the EPA were at the meeting to give updates on projects and funding from both the US and Mexico. “One hundred percent of the pollution impacting Imperial Beach, Coronado, the

Video shows panga wash ashore, dozens run from vessel

SOLANA BEACH, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Ten people suspected of entering the U.S. illegally were arrested Wednesday after a vessel washed ashore in North County, authorities said. The vessel was first detected by U.S. Customs Border and Protection’s San Diego Air and Marine Branch traveling northbound toward Solana Beach early in the morning, Michael J. Scappechio with U.S. Customs Border and Protection confirmed to FOX 5/KUSI. It made landfall around 6:50 a.m. near Del Mar Shores. Video obtained by FOX 5/KUSI shows the vessel land on the shore and several people begin to run away from the shoreline and toward the bluffs. Coronado Bridge is built differently than Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge Authorities placed ten people under arrest, but CBP is still searching for others who may have escaped. The vessel and a nearby vehicle suspected of being involved in the alleged smuggling event were seized, according to CBP. Anyone with information should contact the San Diego Joint Harbor Operations Center at 1-800-854-9834 Ext. 1.

Popular trail in Paso Robles park will be temporarily closed

A popular trail in Paso Robles will be entirely closed as it undergoes extensive maintenance work. The City of Paso Robles announced Wednesday that maintenance work on the Centennial Park trail will start in early April. A sign on the pathway says it will be closed from April 1 to 5. The entirety of the trail will be closed during this period. The closure encompasses the trailhead at the end of Lana Street to Nickerson Drive and from the trailhead at Andrea Circle. The city also said the expected closure date only refers to heavy maintenance work and does not take into account the application of sealcoat by a contractor. That should take an additional three days, according to the city.

Additional developments coming to a popular Santa Maria shopping center

Over the last 30 years, the Crossroads center off Betteravia Road in Santa Maria has transformed into a commercial destination for shopping and dining, but new restaurants, businesses and a hotel could soon be joining the block. I feel like it is a good idea, new opportunities for people to move over here! said Santa Maria resident, Anthony Martines. I think it would be good for the city to grow, added Celestiel Ming. Ming says she moved to Santa Maria just three days ago and is on board with the idea of more development on Betteravia Road. Other locals like Luna Birdsong are less enthused about the plans. My gut reaction to that is, don’t we already have enough? Birdsong asked. I mean, we have so many hotels, so many restaurants, a lot of which are priced out from people who live heres range. This week, Newport Beach-based company, Wester Associates, announced their acquisition of a three-acre property off Betteravia and west of the Highway 101 entrance, that would be home to the final phase of the massive Crossroads development project. Juan Hernandez, a manager

Peta Protests At VCA Desert Animal Hospital

The People for The Ethical Treatment of Animals otherwise known as Peta arrived in the Coachella Valley in full-force Wednesday afternoon. The organization is protesting Mars Inc. which owns BluePearl Pet and VCA Animal Hospitals. The animal rights group is accusing the global pet care organization of using blood from “The Veterinarians Blood Bank.” Peta protestors gathered in front of the VCA Desert Animal Hospital in Palm Springs, holding signs, wearing animal masks, and even participating in what they called a ‘Die-in’ demonstration. The animal rights group told us, this protest comes after an under-cover investigation they did. Peta claims that The Veterinarians Blood Bank obtains blood from animals who are sick, emaciated, and elderly, amongst other things. After reaching out to VCA Animal Hospitals, they left us a statement reading in part “We can confirm we are no longer purchasing products from TVBB.” The statement also adds that VCA is working alongside veterinary partners to make community blood banks the long term solution, while being committed to using blood products that meet the best medical and ethical standards. Peta says, after reaching out to

Palm Springs Library Renovation Input Meeting

The first meeting was this morning in Palm Springs Stadium. Another one was scheduled for this evening at 5:30pm inside the library. There will be a presentation about the progress of the projects and architects will be onsite to answer questions and discuss the next steps. You can fill out a community survey online until April 12th at www.palmspringslibrary.org.

Overdose Awareness and Resource Fair in Palm Desert

The event focuses on dangers of substance abuse, particularly fentanyl and paid tribute to those who have lost their lives to drug overdoses. The event also connected people to resources that could help them in their ongoing struggle with drug abuse. According to studies, nearly 900 people have died due to fentanyl overdoses in Riverside County alone since 2022.

The ‘Sho’ goes on; mural of Dodger slugger Shohei Ohtani unveiled ahead of home opener

As anticipation builds for the “Boys in Blue” this season, the excitement is also, well, on the building as a giant mural of Shohei Ohtani was unveiled today in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo just a day ahead of the Dodgers home opener.   Towering 11 stories over L.A., Ohtani, the newly minted Dodgers superstar, offers fans hope ahead of the season home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals.   “I have faith. I think they’ll take the [National League],” fan Julianne Crawford told KTLA’s John Fenoglio. “I think they’ll come out on top of the Braves.   Another fan, Kayoko, who was visiting L.A. from Japan says the two-way sensation is also huge in his home country.   “He’s great. He’s a superstar in Japan as well, and I’m very proud as a Japanese person,” she said. The mural was unveiled Wednesday morning in front of cheering fans. World-renowned Boyle Heights artist Rober Vargas painted the mural by hand and calls it “L.A. Rising.”   A mural of Dodger two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani in L.A. Little Tokyo was unveiled on March 27, 2024. (KTLA) “This

Debunking misinformation about birth control

As the Supreme Court weighs access to the abortion pill, some doctors are sounding the alarm about a troubling trend of online misinformation involving birth control. Lauren Weber, health and science accountability reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News to explain.

‘Dangerous’ felon captured after walking away from halfway house in Orange County

After a weeklong manhunt, a dangerous convicted felon who walked away from a halfway house in Orange County was captured in Mexico. The man was identified as Ike Souzer, 20, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. At the time of his escape, authorities said Souzer was considered “extremely dangerous and violent” and should not be approached. On March 20, Souzer was released from custody after pleading guilty to felony vandalism. He was sentenced to 90 days in county jail and placed on probation for two years afterward. He checked into a halfway house that day, called Project Kinship in Santa Ana, but left the premises and never returned. He did not notify his probation officer of where he may have been headed. On March 27, Souzer was located in Rosarito, Mexico where he was arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Mexican officials. When he was initially released to the halfway house on vandalism charges, prosecutors had “strongly objected to the 90-day credit time served sentence” due to Souzer’s criminal history. 3 SoCal residents stole over $2.5 million in Target gift cards

Biden reacts to pro-Palestinian protesters: “They have a point”

Biden reacts to pro-Palestinian protesters: “They have a point” – CBS News Watch CBS News The majority of Americans now oppose Israel’s military action in Gaza, according to a new Gallup poll. On Tuesday, President Biden acknowledged pro-Palestinian protesters who interrupted his speech in North Carolina. Semafor politics reporter Shelby Talcott and Washington Post national political reporter Hannah Knowles join “America Decides” with analysis. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On