Los Angeles

‘It scared me’: Local parents react to Santa Maria reported attempted kidnapping

A safety issue was reported to the Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary School District this week regarding a woman who attempted to walk away with two students in front of Tunnell Elementary School. The Santa Maria Police Department is currently investigating this case. Increased police presence at Tunnell Elementary School on Friday just one day after a scare on campus. According to officials at Tunnel Elementary School, they reported the incident to the district office at 5 p.m. on Thursday. After the district office was informed of the situation, they immediately contacted the Santa Maria Police Department around 6:30 p.m. that same day. Police are investigating the situation along with school and district administrators. Some parents were shocked to hear about this incident occurring at their childs school. Why are little kids outside at 6 oclock by themselves? Because I was scared, said Veronica Uribe, a Santa Maria resident. But I know that we have a lot of support. My parents pick them up. My mom picked them up, so I’m not scared in that sense for my kids. But I am scared that something like that

Los Angeles

Teen Who Suffers From Depression Reported Missing in Paramount

A 14-year-old girl who was last seen in Paramount and who authorities say suffers from depression was reported missing Saturday. Jaylah Melanie Jaimes was last seen at 3:45 p.m. Friday on the 14000 block of Downey Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriffs’ Department’s Information Bureau. Jaylah is 5 feet 1inch tall, weighs 110 pounds, has black eyes and black hair. Authorities say she was last seen wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans and has no known destination. Anyone who has seen Jaylah or knows of her whereabouts was asked to call the Lakewood Station’s detective bureau at 562-623-3500. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 and tips may be sent to lacrimestoppers.org.

San Diego

Raise the local sales tax — yes or no? Here are the arguments being made to voters, and why they matter

Ballot arguments for and against San Diego’s proposed 1-cent sales tax hike paint starkly different pictures, with supporters focusing on a dire need of road repairs while opponents focus on city mismanagement. The roughly 300-word arguments, which appear in sample ballots mailed to all city voters, can be crucial to whether a measure passes or fails, because they might be the only information many voters get about it. While the statements will be seen only by voters in the city of San Diego, they are similar to arguments frequently made for and against sales tax increases — and 10 local cities have sales tax increases of varying size on the ballot Nov. 5. The argument in favor of the San Diego tax hike, which appears on the ballot as Measure E, calls it a “neighborhood improvement measure” that would provide millions for roads, infrastructure, emergency response and storm preparation. “Tired of bad roads, sidewalks and streetlights that don’t work?” the pro argument says. “With Measure E we can quickly begin to fill potholes, resurface roads, fix streetlights and improve our neighborhood infrastructure.” The pro argument

San Diego

Doctor involved in Elisa Serna jail death loses medical license

California medical regulators have revoked the license of Dr. Carol Ann Gilmore, who was among the many healthcare professionals and sheriff’s deputies under whose watch Elisa Serna died in a San Diego County jail almost five years ago. The revocation issued by the Medical Board of California came after an extensive investigation by state regulators. The administrative decision, which does not identify Gilmore by name, also came some two months after San Diego County agreed to a $15 million settlement to resolve a civil lawsuit accusing the Sheriff’s Department of causing Serna’s death in the Las Colinas women’s jail in 2019. Gilmore could not be reached for comment. She did not respond to an email, and her voicemail box was full. She was accused by the medical board of failing to properly treat Serna, who had been arrested on drug and theft charges. Serna had told jail staff that she was addicted to alcohol and heroin but was not placed into department withdrawal protocols. Serna died on the floor of her jail cell five days after she was booked into custody. State medical regulators said

Los Angeles

Saturday Sessions: Blind Pilot performs “Brave”

Saturday Sessions: Blind Pilot performs “Brave” – CBS News Watch CBS News Blind Pilot, the “crown jewel of Oregon indie folk,” started out in 2006 as a duo before gradually growing to include more members over the years. Things took off from there, with numerous albums and tours until the band took a break in 2016. Now, after nearly a decade off-stage, Blind Pilot is back with their newest album, “In the Shadow of the Holy Mountain.” From that album, here is Blind Pilot with “Brave.” Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Los Angeles

Saturday Sessions: Blind Pilot performs “Just A Bird”

Saturday Sessions: Blind Pilot performs “Just A Bird” – CBS News Watch CBS News Blind Pilot, the “crown jewel of Oregon indie folk,” started out in 2006 as a duo before gradually growing to include more members over the years. Things took off from there, with numerous albums and tours until the band took a break in 2016. Now, after nearly a decade off-stage, Blind Pilot is back with their newest album, “In the Shadow of the Holy Mountain.” From that album, here is Blind Pilot with “Just A Bird.” Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Sacramento

Saturday Sessions: Blind Pilot performs “Don’t You Know”

Blind Pilot, the “crown jewel of Oregon indie folk,” started out in 2006 as a duo before gradually growing to include more members over the years. Things took off from there, with numerous albums and tours until the band took a break in 2016. Now, after nearly a decade off-stage, Blind Pilot is back with their newest album, “In the Shadow of the Holy Mountain.” From that album, here is Blind Pilot with “Don’t You Know.”

Los Angeles

Cash, thousands of cigarettes stolen from South Bay 7-Eleven after street takeover 

Robbers tore through a 7-Eleven in San Pedro during a reported street takeover, stealing thousands of dollars in products and leaving a mess in their wake.  Preliminary information indicates that a large crowd had gathered for a street takeover near the convenience store, located near the corner of Gaffey and 1st streets, around 2 a.m. Saturday morning.  It was reported that the thieves stole more than 1,000 packs of cigarettes and two cash registers that had around $5,000 in cash inside before escaping.  Robbers tore through a 7-Eleven in San Pedro during a reported street takeover on Aug. 24, 2024, stealing thousands of dollars in products and leaving a mess in their wake. (TNLA) Robbers tore through a 7-Eleven in San Pedro during a reported street takeover on Aug. 24, 2024, stealing thousands of dollars in products and leaving a mess in their wake. (TNLA) Robbers tore through a 7-Eleven in San Pedro during a reported street takeover on Aug. 24, 2024, stealing thousands of dollars in products and leaving a mess in their wake. (TNLA) Robbers tore through a 7-Eleven in San Pedro during a reported street

Sacramento

Why some residents of European hot spots just want tourists to stay away

Laura King | Los Angeles Times (TNS) AMSTERDAM — For people who live in particularly picturesque quarters of charming European cities, the words “Instagrammable” or “Tik-Tok famous” can feel like harbingers of doom. Or harbingers, at the very least, of intense annoyance. Across the continent, this has been a summer of visitor-related discontent. The stresses of overtourism sometimes spur irate displays directed at outsiders — such as attention-grabbing anti-tourist protests in Barcelona last month, with demonstrators wielding water pistols, or hostile graffiti popping up in places like Athens. In some of the more iconic way stations on Europe’s tourist trail — Amsterdam and Santorini, Prague and Bruges, Dubrovnik and Florence — the downsides of being all-too-well-loved destinations are becoming more and more apparent. At the same time, tourism projections point to an even more crushing influx in years to come. Even in areas where the economy is heavily dependent on tourism — or perhaps particularly in such places — activists are increasingly vocal about travel practices that drive up prices, strain services, hurt the environment and erode the quality of daily life. A big event like the Summer Olympics in Paris can

Sacramento

Smart ingredient swaps for healthy fall baking

Trina Krug, MS, CDSP | Associated Press As fall approaches and the air becomes crisp, it’s the perfect time to indulge in baking. The comforting aroma of freshly baked goods is a seasonal delight but many traditional recipes are laden with sugar, refined flour and unhealthy fats. Health-conscious bakers can enjoy their favorite fall treats without compromising on nutrition by making a few smart ingredient swaps. Baking with healthier ingredients doesn’t just mean you’re cutting calories or reducing sugar. Swapping out traditional ingredients for healthier alternatives can also cater to various dietary needs. Whether you’re gluten free, lactose intolerant or simply looking to reduce your sugar intake, there are plenty of options that allow you to enjoy baking. Healthy baking can still be delicious and satisfying and it often brings out new and exciting flavors in your favorite recipes. Nut flour instead of white flour White flour, a staple in many baking recipes, is highly processed and stripped of most nutrients. Swapping it out for nut flours can significantly boost the nutritional profile and even the taste of your baked goods. Using nut flour not

Sacramento

Landlords cry foul as more states seal eviction records

Bu Robbie Sequeira, Stateline.org When pandemic-era tenant protections expired, rents immediately soared, and eviction filings surged last year more than 50% over pre-pandemic levels in some U.S. cities. These filings can cast long shadows. Simply being named in an eviction complaint, regardless of the outcome, can severely limit future housing options and prolong housing insecurity, according to a recent University of Michigan study. The situation underscores a growing debate across the country: Should eviction records be shielded from public access to offer tenants a cleaner shot at finding another home? In recent years, more states are saying, “yes — at least in some cases.” Eviction filings are public court records. Landlords and property owners can buy databases of the records to screen potential tenants. Property owners argue that sealing data on eviction filings — most of which are for nonpayment of rent — eliminates crucial insights into rental history. Housing advocates, however, warn that any filing can unfairly block renters from future housing because the outcome may not be an eviction. An eviction filing doesn’t provide enough information to determine a tenant’s ability to honor their next lease, said

Bay Area

Amid Medicaid ‘unwinding,’ many states wind up expanding

By Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News Trisha Byers left behind one crucial item when she moved to North Carolina last year to be closer to her family after suffering a brain injury: health insurance. In Massachusetts, Byers, 39, was enrolled in Medicaid, the government health program that covers low-income people. But she was ineligible in North Carolina, which had not yet expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act. She said she racked up thousands of dollars in unpaid emergency room bills while uninsured for several months after her move. Then in December, North Carolina joined 39 other states and Washington, D.C., in widening Medicaid eligibility to include adults with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level, or $20,783 for an individual. “I could finally get all the doctor appointments I needed,” said Byers, one of more than 500,000 North Carolinians who gained coverage. The North Carolina expansion came amid the biggest upheaval in Medicaid’s nearly six-decade history. Since April 2023 — when protections that had blocked states from disenrolling Medicaid beneficiaries during the pandemic expired — states have disenrolled more than 24

Bay Area

As Sharks’ camp nears, questions about Logan Couture continue

SAN JOSE — Center Logan Couture hasn’t yet skated this offseason, and it remains unclear whether the San Jose Sharks captain will be on the ice when the team’s training camp begins in roughly four weeks. Couture, who missed 76 games last season with a sometimes debilitating groin injury, said in April that he planned to resume skating in July to start preparing for the start of the 2024-25 season. That hasn’t happened yet, but Sharks general manager Mike Grier said Friday that the team has a plan for Couture. He also stressed that Couture is in a good place mentally as he continues to work through osteitis pubis, inflammation in the joint between his left and right pubic bones. Grier said Couture, 35, was at the Sharks’ practice facility in San Jose again on Friday and added that he’s “in really good spirits. I think he’s enjoying being back in the gym and being around the guys.” The Sharks’ first preseason game is Sept. 22 at home against the Vegas Golden Knights, and they open the regular season in San Jose on Oct. 10

Los Angeles

One big source of U.S. political corruption: Selling out to foreign adversaries

Book Review Foreign Agents By Casey MichelSt. Martin’s Press: 368 pages, $30If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. In July, Robert Menendez of New Jersey earned the ignominious distinction of becoming the first sitting U.S. senator to be convicted of having acted as a foreign agent. The federal indictment levied against him alleged that Menendez, then the Democratic chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and his wife accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes, including cash, gold, payments toward a home mortgage, compensation for a low-or-no-show job, a luxury vehicle and “other things of value” in exchange for using his influence to do Egypt’s bidding in Washington. Casey Michel’s lively new book, “Foreign Agents,” unravels the incentives and temptations that have led so many leading American figures to lobby on behalf of foreign governments that plainly do not uphold American values. Menendez does not appear in this story until the afterword, but plenty of other well-known figures — Bill and Hillary Clinton, whose foundation’s donors Michel alleges are “a

Los Angeles

Efforts underway to hunt invasive Burmese pythons in Florida

Efforts underway to hunt invasive Burmese pythons in Florida – CBS News Watch CBS News Predators are becoming prey in the Florida Everglades as hundreds of hunters descend on the Sunshine State in an effort to catch and kill as many Burmese pythons as possible. The invasive species has wreaked havoc on the Everglades’ ecosystem. While it can feel like a losing battle, biologists say they aren’t giving up on the fight just yet. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Los Angeles

Eye Opener: 3 dead after knife attack at German festival

Eye Opener: 3 dead after knife attack at German festival – CBS News Watch CBS News Three people are dead and four others seriously hurt after a knife attack at a festival in Germany. Meanwhile, the Taliban is enacting more harsh restrictions on women in Afghanistan. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Los Angeles

Eye on America: Nursing home quality concerns, and providing support to family caregivers

Eye on America: Nursing home quality concerns, and providing support to family caregivers – CBS News Watch CBS News In California, we look into rising concerns about the quality of care given at nursing homes run by for-profit companies. Then in Arizona, we spotlight a group that’s creating much-needed connections and emotional support to family caregivers. 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

Los Angeles

RFK Jr. endorses Trump as Harris campaign builds on DNC momentum

RFK Jr. endorses Trump as Harris campaign builds on DNC momentum – CBS News Watch CBS News Donald Trump received a key endorsement last night as candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his longshot campaign and threw his support behind the former president at an Arizona rally. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris is seeing a surge in polls after the Democratic National Convention this week. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On