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Brace for impact, California drivers! Car insurance rates set to skyrocket. Here's why
Auto insurance has been skyrocketing across the country, and California drivers need to brace for an even bigger jump by the end of the year, according to an online insurance broker.Insurify, which offers auto, home and other insurance products online, has released a study that finds the average automobile insurance rate nationwide has increased 15% in the first half of the year and predicts rates will continue to climb, reaching 22% by the end of this year.It only gets worse for California drivers. Insurify's study expects rates in the Golden State to jump by 54%, more than double the national...
Riverside man charged with murder in death of 8-year-old boy killed in head-on crash
A man has been arrested in the death of an 8-year-old boy who was killed in a head-on crash in Riverside last year.Andres Laris, 23, of Riverside, was taken into custody Thursday and is charged with second-degree murder and three counts of driving violations that resulted in great bodily injury.Note: The video in the media player above is from a previous report.Laris is accused of driving his Honda vehicle over 100 mph while under the influence of marijuana and crashing into a Nissan, killing 8-year-old Obed Liam Barbosa Carbajal and injuring his three siblings.Critically injured in the collision were Obed's...
Stolen car suspect drives erratically through LA, attempts bizarre escape
The driver of a possibly stolen car drove dangerously through the Los Angeles area - making wild turns and driving on the wrong side of the road - before she eventually ditched the car and attempted to make a bizarre escape on foot.AIR7 was over the scene just before 5 p.m. Friday as the suspect drove erratically though Inglewood and nearby areas. Law enforcement was not in pursuit of the driver, however, the suspect kept weaving in and out of traffic and drove at high speeds on surface streets.Eventually, the driver stopped and ditched the car near Compton Avenue and...
Family and friends of actor Johnny Wactor say fight for justice isn't over
Family and friends of Johnny Wactor say even though arrests have been made in connection with the murder of the former "General Hospital" actor, that doesn't mean there's closure."No, not yet," said Micah Parker, a close of Wactor and one of the leaders of the #JusticeForJohnny movement. "We'll keep fighting."The arrests of four suspects were announced Thursday.Three suspects, all 18, were booked on an arrest warrant for murder, police said: Robert Barceleau, of Huntington Park; Leonel Gutierrez, of Los Angeles County; and Sergio Estrada, of Los Angeles County.A fourth suspect -- Frank Olano, 22, of Inglewood -- was booked on...
SoCal doctors Salvador Plasencia, Mark Chavez at center of Matthew Perry's death case
The investigation into the death of Matthew Perry is putting the spotlight on the five people indicted by federal prosecutors, which include the actor's assistant, two Southern California doctors and a woman prosecutors call a "major street dealer".The autopsy revealed the "Friends" actor died from acute effects of ketamine. At the time, he had been undergoing ketamine infusion therapy to treat his depression.Five people have been charged in connection with the ketamine death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry, federal officials in Los Angeles announced.Five people were arrested in connection to Perry's death -- Dr. Salvador Plasencia, Dr. Mark Chavez, Jasveen...
Hollywood celebrates opening of new protected bike lanes
Cyclists tested out the first protected bike lanes in Hollywood Thursday with a ribbon-cutting celebrating the 2.1 miles on Hollywood Boulevard between Gower Street and Hillhurst."In Los Angeles, cars kill more people than homicides, and traffic violence is the leading cause of death of kids in the city," said Los Angeles City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez. "We are making Hollywood safe by redesigning the street layout to decrease speeding and give people more options to get around the city."This is part of Soto Martinez's "Access to Hollywood" initiative, which aims to make Hollywood Boulevard safer and more accessible. According to his...
Acura adds its first electric model, the ZDX SUV
Acura's new breakthrough model is something different, yet in a somewhat familiar shape. The brand's new EV."The ZDX is our first all-electric vehicle, and our first all-electric SUV," said Acura spokesperson Jake Berg.The ZDX's platform was co-developed with General Motors, and is known as Ultium, also underpinning a number of GM EVs. But Acura and parent company Honda did their own development as well, and notably, came up with the styling, at Acura's California design studio."It carries over a lot of our signature design philosophies," noted Berg.For tech, Google is built right in. Need something? Just ask Google. Even where...
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Weekend-long closure of southbound 71 Freeway in Corona scheduled
The southbound side of the 71 Freeway is slated for closure throughout the entire weekend while crews make further modifications on their way to completing an interchange improvement project in Corona, it was announced Friday.The shutdown is slated to begin at 10 p.m. Friday and continue to 5 a.m. Monday and will result in all three southbound Route 71 lanes being taken out of service from Butterfield Ranch Road in Chino Hills down to the Riverside (91) Freeway in Corona, according to the Riverside County Transportation Commission.The agency will hold a media briefing Wednesday to outline the closure plan."The full...
Mother, young children threatened by intruders during Brentwood home invasion
A mother and her young children were threatened by three intruders during a home invasion in Brentwood, police said.The break-in was reported shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday at a multi-million-dollar house on San Vicente Boulevard, prompting a massive response from Los Angeles police.More than a dozen officers arrived at the scene with guns drawn, and news video showed an LAPD helicopter circling overhead.According to a police spokesperson, the robbers entered the home through a rear glass door. Armed with a crowbar, they wore masks and all-black clothing.The suspects made off with a safe and miscellaneous property, the LAPD said.No injuries were reported.
Sisig Restaurant in LA's Historic Filipinotown serves locals authentic flavors of the Philippines
Sisig Restaurant is tucked away along Temple Street in L.A.'s Historic Filipinotown. The eatery is a local favorite for serving the community authentic flavors of the Philippines."It's the way we cook it, present it and it's just the flavor. Totally different flavor from other cultures. That's why we want people to try it and maybe they'll love it," said Rex Quizon, the owner and head chef of Sisig Restaurant.Quizon and his wife Antoinette opened Sisig in 2020.The restaurant quickly began to see regulars and newcomers who were excited to feast on traditional Filipino food, including tasty barbecue pork, beef and...
Groundbreaking marks long-awaited solution for La Habra community plagued by massive sinkhole
It's a view that none of the homeowners in the Coyote Village of La Habra asked for. But in 2019, torrential storms led to a 100-foot-long sinkhole between two rows of homes in a storm channel."Look out your window and see just an open channel and no trees or grass, it's just been devastating for everybody in this community," said homeowner Rose Lujan.In 2022, State Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) secured $8.5 million for repairs, but things slowed down, and got worse. Newman's office said in 2023, the sinkhole expanded.Although interim repairs were made, more permanent ones were stalled."There were questions...
Women inmates receive vital job training skills as part of California prison program
It's all about second chances for a group of 85 women who are currently incarcerated but just received job certifications in a variety of fields. Some learned how to code, while others learned about construction.The goal is to ensure these women find meaningful employment once they re-enter society.Angela Hernandez made the trip from Stockton to Chino to support her sister as she graduated with a certificate in healthcare facilities management."Today is important for her so it is important for us. So, it was a must to come and support her," Hernandez said.But this was no ordinary graduation. The dozens of...
Authorities seize dozens of animals in Cabazon; owners suspected of animal cruelty
Riverside County sheriff's deputies and animal control officers served a search warrant at a ranch in Cabazon on Wednesday, seizing more than 60 animals they say were neglected by their owners.The two owners of the property, located in the 50000 block of Esperanza Avenue, were placed under arrest on suspicion of felony animal cruelty."The animals are going to be evaluated by our veterinarian team, and we will be submitting a case with the district attorney's office for felony animal cruelty," said Lt. Lesley Huennekens with Riverside County Animal Services.Huennekens said officers seized six horses, 10 dogs and more than 40...
Parents sought in search for missing children ages 2 and 4, LAPD says
Los Angeles police are investigating a parental abduction incident after two children went missing along with their parents on Wednesday.LAPD says the family was discovered missing after the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services visited their home and everyone was gone.Authorities are working to locate Wyman and Willow Bryant, ages 2 and 4. They were last seen on S. Vermont Avenue and W. 83rd Street shortly after 3 p.m. on Aug. 14.The California Highway Patrol issued an Endangered Missing Advisory on behalf of LAPD Friday morning.The children's mother, 39-year-old Tiffany Bryant, is described as being 5-foot 4-inches tall,...
Harbaugh says Kaepernick will not be a player or coach with the Chargers this season
If Colin Kaepernick wants to join the Chargers, it will not be until next year at the earliest.And it will only be as a member of Jim Harbaugh's coaching staff."I love Colin, but he's not going to be on the coaching staff, which is set for this year. And he's not going to be playing on the roster either," Harbaugh said after Thursday's practice.Harbaugh - who coached Kaepernick in San Francisco from 2011 through '14 - told USA Today Sports earlier this week that he reached out to Kaepernick about joining his Chargers' staff shortly after being named coach on...
Nonprofit Onward Ops helping veterans transition to civilian life
The Department of Veterans Affairs is far more than the VA hospital. Through public-private sponsorships, the VA is trying to help with the challenges veterans face as they transition out of the military."The stress is always there," said Terri Tatum, now retired after over two decades in the Navy. "It might not be the same as the person that got out before you but the stress is always there."There are over 40,000 veterans service organizations across the country, but most aren't connected in any way. So, in spite of available resources, retiring service members can feel lost said John Fasano,...
California auto insurance set to rise by 54%, new report says
By the end of the year, the typical auto insurance policy in California will reportedly be 54% more expensive than last year.According to a new report published by insurance tracker Insurify, the cost of full coverage across the U.S. increased by 28% between June 2023 and June 2024 - but some states, including California, are seeing year-over-year rate hikes of more than 50%.Here are some key details:Avg. annual cost of full coverage (June 2023): $1,666Avg. annual cost of full coverage (June 2024): $2,417Year-over-year increase: 45%Projected annual cost of full coverage (end of 2024): $2,681The jump is due to increasing claims, storm damages, and costly repairs.To read the full report, click here.
Comedian Perry Kurtz killed in hit-and-run crash in Tarzana
Comedian Perry Kurtz was killed in a hit-and-run crash Thursday in Tarzana, and an 18-year-old driver has since been arrested.The collision was reported at 11:20 p.m. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Kurtz was crossing Ventura Boulevard near Corbin Avenue and was struck by a driver in a grey Honda Civic.Witnesses told police the driver struck Kurtz and sped away from the scene, an LAPD spokesman said. Police found the Civic with damage to its front end and a smashed windshield about a half a mile from the crash scene.Nathon Jaimes, 18, was arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run...
Oarfish: Rarely seen deep sea fish is found off San Diego coast, and scientists want to know why
A rarely seen deep sea fish resembling a serpent was found floating dead on the ocean surface off the San Diego coast and was brought ashore for study, marine experts said.The silvery, 12-foot-long oarfish was found last weekend by a group of snorkelers and kayakers in La Jolla Cove, north of downtown San Diego, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography said in a statement.It's only the 20th time an oarfish is known to have washed up in California since 1901, according to institution fish expert Ben Frable.Scripps noted that oarfish have a mythical reputation as predictors of natural disasters or earthquakes, although no correlation has been proven.Oarfish can grow longer than 20 feet and normally live in a deep part of the ocean called the mesopelagic zone, where light cannot reach, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.Swimmers brought the La Jolla Cove oarfish to shore atop a paddleboard. It was then transferred to the bed of a pickup truck.Scientists from NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center and Scripps planned a necropsy on Friday to try to determine the cause of death.
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