California Dolphin

By Morgan Canty Updated on: May 3, 2024 / 1:53 PM EDT / CBS News Sneak peek: The Detective’s Wife Sneak peek: The Detective’s Wife 03:56 When Massachusetts State Police detectives responded to a reported suicide in Westfield, Massachusetts, on May 8, 2018, they found Amy Fanion dead on her dining room floor with a gunshot wound to her head. Her husband, Brian Fanion, a Westfield Police detective, had called 911, reporting that Amy Fanion had shot herself. Crime scene analyst says wife’s hair holds clues in ex-detective’s murder trial 03:41 At the scene, detectives made several discoveries that raised questions. The gun used in the shooting was Brian Fanion’s service weapon. And there was a lack of gunshot residue on Amy’s head, which was unusual in a self-inflicted gunshot wound. What had happened in that dining room that morning? “48 Hours” contributor Nikki Battiste takes a look at the evidence in “The Detective’s Wife,” an all-new “48 Hours” airing Saturday, May 4 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount +. Detective Brendan O’Toole took Brian Fanion to the State Police barracks in Russell

Britney Spears twisted her ankle but is safe at home after Chateau Marmont 911 call

Britney Spears had a fight with her boyfriend at Chateau Marmont this week, resulting in paramedics being called to the vaunted Hollywood establishment and the pop star leaving the hotel with her own security team, The Times has confirmed. The “… Baby One More Time” singer injured her foot and was not treated by medical personnel but is fine and safe at home, The Times confirmed Friday. Spears, 42, appeared to address the incident Thursday, declaring on Instagram that “the news is fake” after a wide-reaching TMZ report about her and boyfriend, Paul Soliz, cited sources who feared that she had a “mental breakdown” at the hotel. The Grammy Award winner confirmed that she twisted her ankle and alleged that paramedics “showed up at my door illegally.” “They never came in my room but I felt completly [sic] harassed. I’m moving to Boston !!! Peace,” wrote Spears, whose past erratic behavior resulted in her infamous 13-year conservatorship that was terminated in 2021. Late Thursday, Spears posted a video showing her swollen ankle and saying that she injured it while she was trying to do a

Kate Beckinsale, after a ‘rough year’ and hospitalization, returns to the red carpet

Kate Beckinsale traded in her “Tummy Troubles Survivor” T-shirt for something more glamorous as she made her red carpet return on Thursday. The English actor appeared at the star-studded King’s Trust Global Gala in New York City, where she wore an abstract strapless gown, white platform heels, a glittery emerald green purse and, atop her head, an oversized black bow. The “Prisoner’s Daughter” star flaunted her fashion after sharing that she was hospitalized for a mysterious health scare in March. The “Aviator” and “Pearl Harbor” actor also said she turned out for the Thursday gala after “a rough year.” “My parents have both been unwell and my cat … it’s been a bunch of things,” she told People on the carpet. “That’s why it’s nice to come and see friends and have a little perspective. Everyone’s had a bit of a rough year, I think,” she added. Beckinsale did not disclose further details about the ailment that landed her in the hospital in March. In a since-deleted Instagram post, she had announced she was sick and shared a series of photos from her medical-grade bed.

San Diego

‘Fish with a Cop’ event takes place at Fisherman’s Landing

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Students at Perkins Elementary School headed to Fisherman’s Landing early Friday morning to head out to sea with local law enforcement. The event is called “Fish with a Cop.” It started in 2019 and then paused during the pandemic. This is the second time the special occasion has been able to take place. Zillow study: how much parents need to buy a home in San Diego The initiative is meant to help inner city students develop friendly relationships with those in uniform, who serve and protect San Diego. Each of the students are paired up with a particular officer. Harbor Police Chief, Magda Fernandez, commented on the event, stating: “We are so fortunate to be able to provide this opportunity for kids. We work, obviously, with our fishing community, we work with our fellow partners in law enforcement — we have probation (officers) here, we have school (officers) here, we have Habor Police officers here — and so it’s a great partnership to be able to take kids out fishing for their first time.” Around 30 students, all from the Barrio

Inland Empire

Southland Symphony Orchestra will present a concert May 5 in Ontario

The Southland Symphony Orchestra, directed by Sylvia Lee Mann, will present its 2023-24 season finale 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at Bethel Congregational Church, 536 N. Euclid Ave., Ontario. The concert will feature cellist Ruslan Biryukov in the Cello Concerto in E minor by Aram Khachaturian, a performance that will be dedicated in memory of victims of the Armenian genocide, according to a news release. The program also includes Sergei Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1 in D Major Op. 25 — “Classical” and “La Leyenda del Quetzal y la Serpiente” (“The Legend of the Quetzal Bird and the Snake”) by José Elizondo, a Mexican-American composer. Tickets are $10 for general admission and free for Ontario Youth Symphony members and children younger than 12. VIP tickets, costing $20, include treat bags, preferred seating and wine tasting at intermission. For tickets and information about the music and soloist, go to southlandsymphony.com.

Inland Empire

Fontana High School teams get honors in national REACH Challenge

Two Fontana High School teams who created adaptive and assistive living devices were recently named semifinalists in the International Technology and Engineering Educators’ REACH Challenge, and a third Fontana High School team received special recognition in the competition. The REACH Challenge is a nationwide design thinking project that challenges students to create a viable technological solution to help members of their community thrive. Fontana High School’s REACH Challenge students are all enrolled in the school’s bio-animatronic and neuroprosthetic career technical education pathway, a two-part program that teaches students advanced STEM skills and gives them hands-on experience in the biotechnology and prosthetics fields. “In our pathway, we always tell our students that they have the power to make a change in the world,” Diann Bravo, bio-animatronic and neuroprosthetic teacher, said in a news release. “The most moving and impactful part of the REACH Challenge is that my students can take the skillsets they have learned in class and apply them to make someone else’s quality of life better.” Team SpongeBob Alert System (S.A.S.), one of the two semifinalists from Fontana, created a device that would allow

Planned Hollywood skyscrapers scrapped after earthquake concerns

A pair of skyscrapers planned for Hollywood are no longer expected to be built, according to a report by Urbanize. Millennium Partners, which was working to build towers 46 and 35 stories tall near the Capitol Records building on Vine Street, formally withdrew all entitlements for the Hollywood Center project last month. The buildings drew controversy in recent years as the California Geological Survey said the Hollywood fault runs underneath the property. Millennium’s geologists, however, found that the fault, capable of producing a magnitude 7.0 earthquake, was not below the site. In a statement to Urbanize, Millennium Partners founding partner Philip Aarons touted the company’s work to “save the world-renowned Capitol Records Building by getting this iconic structure declared a City of Los Angeles historic-cultural monument” and by “completing a full seismic upgrade of the structure.” “While we have made the decision for now not to move ahead with our vision to build housing on the surrounding surface parking lots, we remain committed to working to make the Hollywood community a better place to live and work and to help Hollywood realize its full potential

Universal Studios shares update on new ‘Fast & Furious’ roller coaster

The new “Fast & Furious” themed roller coaster under construction at Universal Studios Hollywood will open in 2026, the theme park announced on Friday. “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” will be the park’s first high-speed outdoor coaster and will feature “technological achievements never previously employed in a roller coaster,” USH said in a statement. The ride will launch from the park’s upper lot and descend into the lower lot for a series of banked turns and inversions, including a loop around the Starway escalator. Park officials said its cars will be able to rotate 360 degrees to replicate the drifting seen in the movie franchise’s famous race scenes. Construction at Universal Studios Hollywood on the new Fast & Furious roller coaster. January 2024. (KTLA) Promotional art for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Hollywood (USH) A rendering showing the tubes that will contain the screams of riders on Universal Studios Hollywood’s Fast & Furious roller coaster. (communityline.nbcuni.com) A composite image showing a satellite view of Universal Studios Hollywood and the purported site map for the new Fast & Furious roller coaster. (parkfans.net) “As

“Incredibly rare” dye that was once worth more than gold found in U.K.

By Kerry Breen May 3, 2024 / 1:14 PM EDT / CBS News Uncovering Caligula’s gardens Roman parking garage excavation uncovers Caligula’s gardens | 60 Minutes 13:32 Archaelogists working in England found an “mysterious lump” of a purple substance that in Roman times would have been worth more than gold, researchers said in a news release. The researchers who found the “soft purple substance” are working on a yearslong investigation of Roman remains in Carlisle, England, a cathedral city in the center of the country. The dig is being led by Wardell Armstrong, an environmental, engineering and mining company based in the U.K. The substance was found during a 2023 excavation of a Roman bathhouse. The remains of the third-century building exist on the grounds of what is now a cricket club, according to the news release. The team worked with the British Geological Society to test the material. Experts from Newcastle University provided further analysis and determined that it is an organic pigment containing levels of bromine and beeswax, according to the release. The Tyrian purple pigment. Wardell Armstrong These ingredients allowed researchers to

Sacramento

Work to Own I Sunday on 60 Minutes

As the American wealth gap continues to widen, Jon Wertheim has, for the last year, been looking at an unlikely effort to get more money in the hands of rank-and-file workers. Sunday.

Dentist accused of poisoning wife tried to plant suicidal letters, cops say

Updated on: May 3, 2024 / 1:11 PM EDT / CBS/AP Who Poisoned Angela Craig? Who Poisoned Angela Craig? 40:41 A dentist accused of killing his wife by putting poison in her protein shakes asked a fellow jail inmate to plant letters to make it look like his wife was suicidal, police say. James Craig asked the inmate to put the letters in Craig’s garage and truck at his home, Aurora police detective Bobbi Olson testified Wednesday at a court hearing on the new allegation against Craig, KMGH-TV reported. The inmate believed the letters were written by Craig but meant to appear as if his wife, Angela Craig, had written them, said Olson, the lead detective in the case. Angela Craig , a 43-year-old mother of six who was married to her husband for 23 years, died in March 2023 of poisoning from cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, the latter a substance found in over-the-counter eye drops, according to the coroner. Craig is alleged to have bought poisons online just before his wife began to experience symptoms that doctors could not find a cause for. But his

Bankruptcy vs. debt settlement: How to choose the right debt relief option

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. By Angelica Leicht Edited By Matt Richardson May 3, 2024 / 1:08 PM EDT / CBS News Bankruptcy and debt settlement can help you get rid of expensive debt, but it’s important to know which one makes more sense for you. Getty Images The current economic climate is having a profound impact on many people’s finances. Not only are prices rising on necessities like housing, groceries and gas, but interest rates are also high , meaning that borrowing is a lot more expensive right now. It’s not just new loans that cost more, either. If you’re carrying credit card debt , the variable rates on your cards have gone up recently, meaning that the interest charges are now higher than they once were. And, if you can’t afford to pay off what you owe in full, the credit card interest charges can compound quickly, putting you in a tough financial spot. In these situations, there are debt relief options , like bankruptcy and debt settlement

Intel, Amazon, Kaiser, EV charging firm chop hundreds of Bay Area tech jobs

SAN JOSE — Several employers have revealed plans to slash hundreds of Bay Area tech jobs in a disquieting reminder that staffing reductions are widening for the region’s sputtering economic engine. Intel, Amazon, Kaiser and electric vehicle charging firm FreeWire Technologies have disclosed their intentions to conduct layoffs in the upcoming weeks and months, according to official notices the organizations filed with the state Employment Development Department. Amazon fulfillment center at 888 Tennessee Street in San Francisco. (Google Maps) Here are the details of where these employers have decided to chop jobs and when the cutbacks will occur, according to the WARN letters sent to the state EDD: — Intel, 75 job cuts in San Jose on Innovation Drive. These are slated to occur May 31. — Amazon, 85 layoffs in San Francisco on Tennessee Street. These will occur at an Amazon fulfillment center that is slated to permanently close. The reductions are scheduled for June 27. — FreeWire Technologies, 113 staffing reductions in Newark on Gateway Boulevard. These are planned for the FreeWire headquarters site, which is closing permanently. The layoffs are due to take

Mason Miller wins American League Reliever of the Month

Mason Miller only needed one month — really, a couple weeks — to ascend from hidden gem to national treasure. Following one of the most dominant and electrifying runs by a reliever in recent memory, Miller was named the American League’s Reliever of the Month for April, the first of potentially many times the 25-year-old will take home the honor. Miller finished baseball’s first full month with a 1.26 ERA with 29 strikeouts to four walks across 14 1/3 innings, recording eight saves in eight opportunities. Entering Friday, Miller leads all relievers in K/9 (18.2), K% (53.7%) and fWAR (1.1). The one number that especially stands out, though, is Miller’s FIP — a metric that Miller essentially broke. FIP, or Fielding Independent Pitching, is a stat that focuses on what pitchers can control: strikeouts, walks and home runs. Similar to ERA, lower is better. Miller finished April with a FIP of -0.07, the best mark in the league. While it is not mathematically possible to have an ERA below zero, Miller’s combination of high strikeouts, low walks and no home runs pushed the boundaries of

Understanding SEO Metrics: How to Measure SEO Effectiveness

Sponsored Content Are your search engine optimization (SEO) tactics working? To adapt to fast-changing algorithms and maximize your marketing spend, you must track the right metrics and use the data insights to fine-tune your strategy. Let’s examine the essential metrics you should track, the myths and facts of SEO, and tips and tricks for a successful campaign. Essential SEO Metrics You Should Track The metrics you track should align with the objectives of each campaign. Here are the most common ones to consider: · Keyword ranking: A page’s spot on the search results pages (SERPs) for a specific query. · Organic traffic: The number of website visitors from unpaid search engine results. · Backlinks: A link to your site from another website, a key SEO ranking factor. · Bounce rate : The percentage of visitors who leave a website without viewing more pages. · Organic conversion rate: A ratio of defined actions (e.g., buying a product) to the total number of visitors who clicked a specific link. · Core Web Vitals: Metrics measuring a

Waymo to begin testing driverless cars in Peninsula, South Bay in coming weeks

Drivers navigating traffic on El Camino Real could soon have new cars to contend with, but no one to direct their road rage at: Driverless cars are coming to the Peninsula. Autonomous vehicle company Waymo is set to begin testing its robotaxis along the Peninsula in the next few weeks, the first step in the company’s plans to eventually expand its service areas all the way to Sunnyvale. The pilot program will only be available to Waymo employees at first, who will be able to order “rider-only” trips anywhere from San Francisco down to the border of San Mateo and Burlingame. “The Peninsula is our home — we want to bring the tech down the Peninsula, both because it’s a good market, and it’s where we all want to use it,” said Waymo Product Manager Chris Ludwick. Waymo, which is based in Mountain View and owned by Google parent company Alphabet, began operating a fleet of robotaxis in Phoenix in 2020. It expanded its service to San Francisco in August 2023 for a limited group of users, though hundreds remain on a waitlist for access.

How Saint Mary’s men, Stanford women made it to college rugby finals

The college rugby Division I-A championships in Houston will have a Bay Area representative on both the men’s and women’s side. The Saint Mary’s men will be making their seventh trip to the national title game since 2013 under coach Tim O’Brien. They’ll play Navy on Saturday. The Stanford women will compete for the national crown for the first time since 2014 when they take on Grand Canyon University on Sunday. They are seeking their fifth national title. Here is how the Bay Area teams reached Houston: Saint Mary’s: Why the Gaels’ Big 3 are unstoppable Saint Mary’s rugby will bring the best attacking trio in the country to the championship match. Inoke Waqavesi starts the Saint Mary’s attack from his fly-half position, operating as the lightning-quick quarterback of the Gaels’ lightning-strike attack. Dom Besag provides the muscle, a battering ram of a player who has the breakaway speed to take any pass from Waqavesi to paydirt. Erich Storti is a hybrid of the two, a great decision-maker who has the juice to shake off tacklers. O’Brien preaches “optionality” — a philosophy in which each

‘Unseasonably cold’ storm driving another chilly, damp weekend for Southern California

Another chilly and damp weekend is on tap for Southern California as a storm brings cooler temperatures, possible showers and some strong winds. The system is not expected to deliver any major blows, but it’s forecast to further drop temperatures and deepen the marine layer through at least Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Most of the rain from the “unseasonably cold” storm system will be concentrated in the Central Coast, where light precipitation is expected, but the moisture-heavy storm will bring a chance for showers and light rain as far south as San Diego through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service’s Friday morning forecast discussion. Rain totals, however, aren’t expected to top one-tenth of an inch. Dropping to California from the Gulf of Alaska on Saturday, the storm is expected to reach Southern California Saturday night, keeping temperatures low through at least Monday. “It’s definitely going to be below normal,” said Mike Wofford, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Oxnard. Typically, highs in early May in the Los Angeles area reach into the mid-70s, but this weekend is expected to remain in

After cancelling commencement, USC will host event at L.A. Coliseum, rolls out new campus security

After canceling its mainstage commencement ceremony amid pro-Palestinian protests, USC has announced plans for a “Trojan Family” graduation event next week at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The event will take place Thursday, May 9 at 8:30 p.m. USC announced on Thursday. The university promises a drone show, fireworks, surprise performances and the Trojan Marching Band. The university also promised a special gift for the class of 2024. The celebration will share the L.A. Coliseum with several other groups around the same time, so the USC Trojan Family graduate event will be limited to a portion of the venue. Each graduate will receive up to six tickets for their guests, the university said, and will be limited to “graduates and their families and loved ones.” USC said it was unable to secure the entire venue, because it was already booked. The announcement for the event said that USC President Carol Folt “has created a major kick-off to three days and nights of commencement events to honor you and those who’ve helped you along the way.” The announcement does not mention how pro-Palestinian demonstrators had recently

Three friends drove from California to Mexico for a surfing trip. Then they disappeared