San Diego

75-year-old man found dead inside Boulevard home ID’d

A 75-year-old man found dead inside a home in Boulevard after he suffered a head injury over the weekend was identified Wednesday as Arthur Stephen Andreatta. Deputies found Andreatta Saturday after they received a call from Cal Fire to assist them with an “unresponsive man” inside a residence on Tierra del Sol Road near Hi Pass Road around 3:30 p.m., sheriff’s homicide Lt. Michael Krugh said in a news release. Andreatta died before sheriff’s arrived at the home, Krugh said. The motivation and the circumstances of the man’s death remained unclear Wednesday afternoon, Krugh said. Homicide investigators asked that anyone with information about the case call (858) 285-6330 or after hours at (858) 565-5200. Anonymous calls can be made to Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.

San Diego

Driver being chased by San Diego police dies after crashing on SR-94

A suspected hit-and-run driver being pursued by San Diego police Tuesday evening died after losing control and crashing on a freeway transition road in the Fairmount Park area, officials said. The crash and resulting investigation prompted California Highway Patrol officers to close freeway lanes in the area for more than seven hours. The pursuit began shortly after 7:30 p.m. when officers spotted the driver heading the wrong way on Pershing Drive in Balboa Park that hit another vehicle and didn’t stop, San Diego police Officer Sarah Foster said. The driver was on south state Route 15 and on a transition road to west SR-94 when he crashed shortly before 7:45 p.m., California Highway Patrol Officer Jim Bettencourt said. The driver failed to negotiate a curve and instead drove straight, hitting a sign and then overturning several times. The vehicle ended up in the westbound lanes of SR-94, Bettencourt said. “Unfortunately in that transition, the Prius was unable to negotiate that turn and crashed,” CHP Officer Ray Scheidnes told OnScene TV. The driver suffered significant injuries in the crash and was transported to a hospital where

San Diego

As complaints mount at troubled Carlsbad apartments, city council moves to intervene

Carlsbad council members want the city to remove the Windsor Pointe affordable housing development’s current management company, as safety concerns mount after the police chief visited Tuesday and found security lacking. Police Chief Christie Calderwood said she drove up about 8 a.m. to check on the Oak Avenue apartments, one of two locations for the complex that is the source of near-daily 911 emergency calls. As she approached, she saw a barefoot woman watching the complex from the street, Calderwood said in a presentation Tuesday night to the Carlsbad City Council. Then the woman darted across the street, threw a bag over the locked emergency access gate to hit a push bar on the inside, and walked through the gate. Calderwood said she followed the woman onto the property but didn’t see her again. Walking around, she entered residential areas unchallenged and couldn’t find a security guard or the manager who was supposed to be on duty, she said. Calderwood said she called a posted contact number to report the problem, then went to the other Windsor Pointe location a few blocks away on Harding

Sacramento

Fact-checking Trump’s connections to Project 2025

Donald Trump’s campaign is actively distancing itself from Project 2025, but CBS News’ data journalism team found more than a third of Project 2025’s 735 proposals were aligned with Trump’s past policies and current promises. John Kelly, vice president of data journalism for CBS News and Stations, has more.

Los Angeles

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly on verge of dropping presidential bid

CHICAGO —  Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears on the verge of dropping his bid for the presidency, a long-shot candidacy that became even more difficult to pursue given the burst of enthusiasm for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Kennedy has called a news conference for Friday in Phoenix, with a press release saying the one-time Democrat and scion of one of the nation’s great political dynasties will “address the nation … about the present historical moment and his path forward.” The announcement came as news outlets reported Kennedy would leave the race and following interviews in which his vice presidential running mate, Nicole Shanahan, speculated about an end to their independent race for the White House. Shanahan said in an interview with a YouTube personality that the duo might withdraw from the race, with Kennedy potentially throwing his weight behind former President Trump, the Republican nominee. The Bay Area tech lawyer also said that the independent ticket might stay in the race in hopes of creating a viable political movement for a future White House run. She added: “But we run the risk of a Kamala Harris

Los Angeles

Ashanti has ‘been waiting to be a mom for a long time.’ With Nelly, she welcomes a baby boy

Looks as if Ashanti has a new baby to sing about: her first child, with rapper Nelly. The “Baby” singer announced Monday that she and the “Hot in Herre” rapper had recently welcomed their baby. She flaunted her post-partum figure for an Instagram video shared Monday. “Four weeks post-partum, you have no idea what this body can do,” she says, wearing labor recovery shorts. In her caption, Ashanti reflected her life plans, joking how they haven’t been “always on time.” Before they became parents together, Nelly and Ashanti were exes. Before splitting in 2013, the “Body on Me” collaborators had dated on and off for 11 years. They rekindled their romance in September 2023 and got married that December. “I’ve been waiting to be a mom for a long time now but nothing could prepare me for EVERYTHING motherhood brings!,” Ashanti wrote, adding, “I’m so proud of my body for giving me my baby, baby, baby, baby, baby.” Ashanti, 43, and Nelly, 49 welcomed Kareem Kenkaide Hayes on July 18, a representative confirmed to People. “The proud and happy parents are so in love with

Los Angeles

Las facturas de electricidad en el sur de California están aumentando. Aquí te explicamos por qué y cómo ahorrar dinero

No es de extrañar que los habitantes del sur de California estén viendo aumentar sus facturas mensuales de electricidad este verano. A medida que el aumento de las tarifas se ha ido acompañando del aumento de las temperaturas, ha habido informes anecdóticos de que, para algunos consumidores, las facturas se han disparado, incluso en cientos de dólares. Y los californianos están buscando respuestas. ¿Por qué están aumentando los costos? Hay varios factores que influyen en los precios de la electricidad en Estados Unidos, incluido el costo de construir, financiar, mantener y operar las centrales eléctricas y la red eléctrica, así como las condiciones climáticas y las regulaciones estatales, según la Administración de Información Energética de Estados Unidos . En California, la fuerza impulsora detrás de los aumentos de tarifas es la recuperación por parte de las empresas de servicios públicos del costo de la mitigación de incendios forestales, las mejoras de transmisión y distribución y los incentivos para la instalación de energía solar en los tejados, según un informe trimestral reciente de la Oficina de Defensores Públicos de la Comisión de Servicios Públicos de California.

Los Angeles

Bronfman ups bid for control of Paramount to $6 billion

Former Seagram and Warner Music executive Edgar Bronfman Jr. continued his 11th-hour pursuit of Paramount Global, increasing his offer to $6 billion for the Redstone family’s investment firm and the historic studio, according to three people close to the matter were not authorized to comment. The latest twist in in the chaotic auction came late Wednesday as Paramount’s independent board members were mulling whether to keep the door open for Bronfman’s bid for the struggling company that owns CBS, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, Showtime and namesake Hollywood movie studio. The frenetic activity comes six weeks after Paramount accepted media executive David Ellison’s $8.4-billion, two-phased takeover of the Redstone’s family investment vehicle, National Amusements Inc., and Paramount. Bronfman is trying to thread a needle created by a provision in Ellison’s Skydance Media deal, which was approved in early July by Paramount board members and controlling shareholder Shari Redstone. That provision carved out a 45-day “go shop” period designed to allow rival bidders to step up with “superior” proposals, according to a regulatory filing. The Bronfman group’s earlier $4.3 billion offer emerged Monday, on the 43rd day. Now

Los Angeles

“Awakening” | 60 Minutes Archive

“Awakening” | 60 Minutes Archive – CBS News Watch CBS News In 2007, Anderson Cooper reported on research into brain injury survivors who have been misdiagnosed as “vegetative” and may actually have more awareness than previously thought. Last week, a research study published in the New England Journal of Medicine discovered brain activity patterns similar to healthy individuals in 25% of unresponsive patients tested. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Los Angeles

Trump mocks Democrats for personal attacks at first outdoor rally since assassination attempt

Trump mocks Democrats for personal attacks at first outdoor rally since assassination attempt – CBS News Watch CBS News Former President Donald Trump spoke to supporters in North Carolina Wednesday in his first outdoor rally since last month’s assassination attempt. He talked about foreign policy and his America First Agenda, but also riled the crowd when he asked if he should avoid personal attacks. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Los Angeles

Trump returns to outdoor rallies, now surrounded by bulletproof glass

By Jacob Rosen, Olivia Rinaldi, Libby Cathey, Seiji Yamashita Updated on: August 21, 2024 / 6:45 PM EDT / CBS News First outdoor Trump rally since shooting Trump holds first outdoor rally since assassination attempt 04:58 Asheboro, North Carolina — Surrounded by bulletproof glass and enhanced security measures, former President Donald Trump spoke Wednesday at an outdoor rally for the first time since the assassination attempt over five weeks ago in Butler, Pennsylvania . Speaking to an audience of a few thousand, according to the campaign, Trump took the stage with bulletproof glass in front and behind him, and mobile storage units and large trucks were brought in to block any views of the rally from potential vantage points outside of the immediate security perimeter. There was a heavy law enforcement presence, enveloping the venue with multiple snipers placed on rooftops near where the former president spoke on Wednesday. Per two federal law enforcement officials, the rally had a series of Secret Service assets – counter-sniper teams, drone deployment, counter UAS or counter drone technology, plus advance countersurveillance teams. Advance teams walked the rally site a

Los Angeles

Comedian Matt Friend impersonates Walz, Obama, Trump and more

Comedian Matt Friend impersonates Walz, Obama, Trump and more – CBS News Watch CBS News Comedian Matt Friend joined CBS News from the Democratic National Convention with impressions of Tim Walz, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and a few other political figures. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Los Angeles

California lawmakers halt bill mandating tech firms to pay news outlets, introduce new partnership

California lawmakers intend to shelve a bill that would have required big tech companies, like Google and Meta, to pay news outlets for distributing their content. The bill will be replaced by a new public-private partnership between the state and Google to fund programs to research artificial intelligence and bolster local journalism. Nearly $250 million over the next five years would be used for two new initiatives. One initiative is a fund to distribute millions to California news outlets, while the other is an “AI accelerator” that would help journalists discover new ways to use the technology, the Los Angeles Times reported. Newsom signs 10 bills to tackle retail, auto and property theft in CA One-fourth of the money will come from state taxpayers, while the rest will come from Google and potentially other private donors, according to The Times. “This agreement represents a major breakthrough in ensuring the survival of newsrooms and bolstering local journalism across California — leveraging substantial tech industry resources without imposing new taxes on Californians,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement to The Times.  “The deal not only provides

Los Angeles

Senior set-top box lets you control it from your phone

Streaming can be complicated for anyone, but it could be especially challenging for the elderly who may not be tech-savvy. Recently, I met with the team behind Jubilee TV, a new type of set-top box that aims to simplify the streaming experience. What’s unique? Caregivers can control the box from anywhere using their phone—handy for troubleshooting or tuning something in that’s good to watch. Eric Luke has been using the box with his 96-year-old mom for some time now. Eric Luke He likes it so much that the filmmaker made a fun little review video about it to spread the word to others. “It immediately changed the entire nature of our relationship,” said Luke, who lives across town from his mom and would often have to visit her senior living center to help her troubleshoot TV issues. “You have complete control over all aspects of their TV. Volume, power, and then any box hooked into it,” explained Luke, of Los Angeles. Jubilee TV combines the characteristics of a Slingbox from the past with a Harmony universal remote. Many of the founding team members came from

Bay Area

Man, woman charged in freeway shooting near Hayward

OAKLAND — Alameda County prosecutors charged two people this week with multiple felonies related to a shooting on Interstate 880 in Hayward. The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office filed attempted murder charges against 22-year-old Elias Nathaniel Jimenez and 43-year-old Maria Rosalia Martinez in the Aug. 6 shooting. The two also face felony charges of assault with a firearm and shooting at an occupied motor vehicle, court records show. Few details of the incident have been released. The shooting happened along Interstate 880 in Hayward, and it targeted a vehicle carrying an adult and a child, according to the district attorney’s office. It was not immediately clear whether anyone was injured during the encounter. Jimenez also faces charges of carrying a loaded firearm in public, as well as possession of a large-capacity magazine, along with several sentencing enhancements. He is being held without bail at Santa Rita Jail. Martinez also faces a charge of permitting another to shoot from a vehicle. She is being held at the jail on $200,000 bail.

Sacramento

With final cuts looming, 49ers defense has depth and options

SANTA CLARA — The 49ers completed their 19th practice of training camp Wednesday with much the same defensive personnel as when they opened on July 24. It’s been the inverse of the offensive side, which has played mix-and-match because of injuries as well as a well-publicized hold-in and another holdout. That’s a good thing for first-year coordinator Nick Sorensen, whose job has been to blend new faces on all three levels and whose unit may have to do a yeoman’s share of the work come Sept. 9 against the New York Jets at Levi’s Stadium. Before the 49ers get to that point, there is the formality of their preseason finale Friday night against the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Three days later comes the league-mandated cut from 90 to 53 players and determining which of those cuts will remain on the 16-player practice squad. “I think the guys are excited,” Sorensen said following practice. “You can feel that. Everything’s been installed for a while now so we’re just tightening up the details of those things. Everyone knows we’re getting closer and the excitement

Bay Area

Joyous DNC presents Fox News with coverage challenges

By David Bauder | Associated Press The Democratic convention presents Fox News Channel with a delicate challenge: how to cover a party suddenly enthused about its election chances when much of the network’s audience has a different political viewpoint. During the Democrats’ first two days, Fox personalities called the proceedings “boring” and filled with “a lot of hate.” There was a focus on demonstrations outside the arena while many of the speakers inside went unheard on the air. Presidential nominee Kamala Harris was given nicknames like “the princess” and “comrade Kamala.” “We’re at the DNC,” Sean Hannity quipped, “so you don’t have to be.” Fox’s telecast illustrated the challenges inherent in covering news events on networks that are filled with both breaking news and partisan political talk, sometimes mashed up — where opinion personalities like Hannity, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow and CNN’s Van Jones freely mix with reporters and blur boundaries. During the GOP convention last month, the liberal-leaning MSNBC cut off Nikki Haley in favor of a discussion about how she debased herself, and ignored Ron DeSantis entirely. The feel-good Republican gathering gave Fox News

Bay Area

Crews battle fire at Antioch home

Crews battle fire at Antioch home The blaze was reported Wednesday afternoon ANTIOCH — Firefighters were battling a blaze that erupted at an Antioch townhome on Wednesday afternoon, officials said. The fire at the home on Justin Place was reported at about 1:20 p.m. When crews arrived, they found an active fire in the second-story bedroom of the condominium, according to the Contra Costa Fire Protection District. Fire Capt. Chris Toler said 27 firefighters responded to the residence and as of 3 p.m. remained at the fire scene, which is near James Donlon and Contra Loma boulevards. The cause of the fire is unknown and no injuries were immediately reported.