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Young boy dies a week after alleged DUI driver crashes family of 5
A 5-year-old boy died a week after an alleged drunk driver crashed into a family of five in Garden Grove. The Orange County District Attorney's Office said Ceferino Ascencion Ramos had a blood alcohol content nearly three times the legal limit. Two of the boy's family members were seriously injured after the crash. His father Angel Ramirez, suffered a fractured skill and a brain bleed. He remains in a coma. Doctors released the boy's 7-year-old sister after she suffered critical injuries and recovered from surgery. "This is a crime that should have never happened, and it is something that this family will never...
20 people injured during hazmat situation at Riverside pool
About 20 people, most of them children, suffered a range of injuries after a hazmat situation at a Riverside pool.It happened at about 3:30 p.m. after a possible chlorine and acid exposure at Villegas Park, according to the Riverside Fire Department. The number of injured is between 20 and 25, according to Riverside Police. Firefighters took three people to the hospital, all with minor coughing and wheezing. Others were evaluated at the scene and released. Investigators are still trying to figure out what happened, but the leading theory from the fire department is that some chlorine did not mix properly before entering the pool.
Biden tests positive for COVID
Washington — President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House confirmed Wednesday.White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement that Mr. Biden tested positive earlier in the day after an event in Las Vegas. He was poised to address the annual conference of the Hispanic civil rights and advocacy group UnidosUs, but its president, Janet Murguía, announced that he would no longer be able to attend.Jean-Pierre said the president is vaccinated and boosted and is experiencing mild symptoms."He will be returning to Delaware where he will self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of...
Mother of Raejonette Morgan meets with LA County sheriff and speaks out
The mother of Raejonette Morgan spoke out Wednesday after meeting with Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna, nearly two weeks after a deputy's response to her daughter's killing drew criticism from her and others.On July 2, Morgan was found shot to death inside a car riddled in bullet holes near the West Athens neighborhood in South Los Angeles. She was shot near the Vermont Avenue exit of the 105 Freeway around 7:30 p.m., sheriff's officials said.The 22-year-old college student was rushed to a hospital, where she pronounced dead two days later.But video surfaced online showing a Los Angeles County deputy...
LA City Council member addresses junk-filled property in Sun Valley after police raid yard
Los Angeles City Council member Monica Rodriguez held a news conference on the effort to clean up a junk-filled property Wednesday, July 17, years after the first complaints were made. The press conference was scheduled after a large amount of law enforcement entered the property in Sun Valley. SkyCAL flew over the scene and could see some officers had their guns drawn as they walked through the yard.RELATED: Sun Valley couple calls on city to clean up their neighbor's scrap-filled yardMultiple agencies, including police, fire and what appeared to be unmarked city vehicles were on the scene.Rodriguez began the new...
Jack Black cancels Tenacious D tour over Kyle Gass' Trump comment
Actor Jack Black has canceled upcoming tour dates for Tenacious D after his bandmate, Kyle Gass, made a controversial comment about Donald Trump during a show in Australia — a comment that led one politician to call for the deportation of the comedy rock duo.In a statement shared on social media, Black said he was blindsided by Gass' comment about the shooting at Trump's Butler, Pennsylvania, rally on Saturday. Trump survived the attack with a wound to his ear, but the assassination attempt killed one person being killed and critically injured two others. Gass made the controversial comment when he was presented...
Best Apple Watch deals during Day 2 of Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day 2024 is on its second day, but you still can get a deal on an Apple Watch in your favorite configuration and colorway. Does your iPhone need a new companion? Now's the time to grab one, especially since you can get one for much less during the biggest Amazon sales event of the year. The Apple Watch is far more than just a conduit for controlling your iPhone. It's also great for productivity, entertainment, fitness tracking and safety, especially if you invest in the GPS + cellular version. It can track your heart rate, menstrual cycles and much...
Our favorite cast iron skillet is just $20 during Amazon Prime Day
The Lodge cast iron skillet is widely considered to be one of the best cast iron skillets on the market, and during Prime Day 2024, you can score the brand's 10.25-inch skillet for just $20. Lodge has been making cast iron cookware since the 1800s, making it the go-to brand for Americans' cast iron cooking needs. If you've been eyeing a cast iron skillet for yourself, take this discount as a sign that you should go ahead and get this pan. But make sure to act fast though: Prime Day ends tomorrow, so the 42% discount available will probably be gone...
Here are the full 2024 Emmy nominations, topped by "Shogun," "The Bear"
Nominations for the 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. "The Bear," which won almost all of the major awards in the comedy categories during the previous Emmy broadcast, set a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series, with 23. Previously, the record was held by "30 Rock," which got 22 nominations in 2009."Shōgun" earned the most nominations for a drama program this season, with 25 nominations overall. "Only Murders in the Building" earned 21...
Man injured after shot by Huntington Beach officer outside gas station
An investigation is underway Wednesday morning after police officer shot a man outside an Arco gas station in Huntington Beach.Officers were sent to Goldenwest Street and Heil Avenue about 11 p.m. Tuesday on "a call for service," according to the Huntington Beach Police Department."Upon arrival, officers made contact with an adult male and an officer involved shooting occurred," police said in a statement. "The individual was taken to a local area hospital where he is currently being treated. No officers or bystanders were injured."Information was not immediately available on the man's condition or identity."The investigation into this incident is still ongoing and no further details will be released at this time," police said. "As is protocol with a HBPD officer involved shooting, the Orange County Sheriff's Department is handling the investigation."Anyone with information on the case was urged to all Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS.
DNC letter says virtual roll call to nominate Biden will happen in August
The Democratic National Committee has determined that a virtual roll call vote to formally nominate President Biden as the party's nominee will happen in August, according to a letter sent Wednesday by the heads of the convention rules committee. The letter, obtained first by CBS News, and sent by the heads of the Democratic convention rules committee, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Leah Daughtry, says they have confirmed with the DNC and the Democratic National Convention that "no voting will begin before August 1.""None of this will be rushed. Unlike our nation's other major political party, our rules are set in...
1 killed after truck rolled multiple times on 5 Freeway near Griffith Park
One person was killed and another was injured after a pickup truck rolled over multiple times on the 5 Freeway near Griffith Park Wednesday morning.Officers responded to the northbound freeway around 3:30 a.m. and the Griffith Park Drive off-ramp where they found the vehicle flipped on its side and then overturned several times before landing in the freeway's slow lane, according to the California Highway Patrol. Debris from the crash was scattered among most of the freeway lanes.The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Another person was taken to a hospital in an unknown condition.As of 6:15 a.m., two northbound lanes remain closed while CHP investigate the crash.Get the latest traffic conditions here.
This Dewalt drill kit is $100 off at Amazon after Prime Day
Prime Day may be over, but the deals are still hot. Right now, Amazon is offering 42% off a top-rated Dewalt cordless drill and impact driver kit. Regularly $239, shoppers can still get it today for a whopping $100 off, or $139. Dewalt is a premium power tool brand that's wildly popular with our readers. Their tools are normally quite expensive, so this power tool deal is certainly something to take advantage of. The Dewalt 20V max drill driver/impact driver combo kit: Save 42% This discounted combo kit from Dewalt is a steal. Buying an impact driver or drill from renowned brands such as Dewalt...
11 terrific Amazon Prime Day travel deals you can still get
Summer is a wonderful time to travel. If you want to make your experience a bit less stressful and more organized, our travel experts recommend packing using the right type of luggage, plus bringing along the best of travel gear so you can make the most out of every minute. And there's even more good news: Amazon Prime Day 2024 may be more than halfway over, but the travel deals are still popping. We've discovered some great deals on luggage, packing supplies, travel gadgets, personal Wi-Fi hotspots and cameras, so you can save some cash as you prepare for your next vacation, weekend...
What time does Prime Day end? What to know for the last day of deals
One day of Prime Day down, another to go. Even though there are only hours of Prime Day left, there are still so many deals to be had. As you're exploring all the deals this massive sales event has to offer, you may be wondering: What time does Amazon Prime Day end? We know the exact minute that Amazon's biggest sales event of the year ends. Read on to find out Prime Day's exact end time as well as all last-minute deals you can score before midnight. We're tracking down all the best Prime Day discounts, including the best lightning deals and rival sales during...
Famed Mirage in Vegas, in last day, slated to rise again in 2027 as Hard Rock
Las Vegas — The Mirage is about to vanish from the Las Vegas Strip.Gambling ends and the doors close Wednesday at the iconic tropical island-themed hotel-casino that opened in 1989 with a fire-spewing volcano outside and Siegfried & Roy's lions and dolphins inside. Frenzied final days have seen standing-room crowds wagering to win $1.6 million in slot machine progressive jackpot winnings that state regulations say have to be disbursed before the lights go out and a massive transformation of the property begins.Guest rooms are already empty. The Beatles-themed Cirque du Soleil show "Love" ended its 18-year run earlier this month....
Huge Amazon warehouse deals that are still on for Prime Day
Amazon Warehouse deals -- or Amazon Resale deals -- offer some of the deepest discounts Prime Day 2024 has to offer. And plenty of them are still here on Day Two.Save big on air friers, wireless printers, robot vacuums, gaming consoles and so much more. You'll discover literally thousands of deeply discounted products that are sold as used, pre-owned or open-box.Pro Tip: Amazon Renewed products come with a 90-day to one-year Renewed Guarantee. Before purchasing any "Amazon Resale" or "Amazon Renewed" product, make sure you understand why the product is being discounted. These resale products typically do not come with a manufacturer's...
This amazing Ring video doorbell deal is still on for Amazon Prime Day
We've found one of the best deals of Amazon Prime Day 2024. It'll save you 50% on a top-selling Ring video doorbell camera. And it's still on for Day Two of Amazon Prime Day. If you've been considering adding a video doorbell to your home security system to battle porch pirates or unwanted guests, now is the time to buy. Amazon has slashed prices on Ring doorbells by up to 50%, making securing your home as cheap as $50.Choose between a satin nickel or Venetian bronze housing color.This Ring video doorbell model offers 1080p video resolution and allows you to see and hear...
RNC Day 3: What to expect from the convention after the GOP's show of unity
The Republican National Convention continues on Wednesday as Day 3 gets underway at Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum, where the focus is expected to be on foreign policy. Tuesday was firmly focused on projecting unity within the party, with former President Donald Trump looking on as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who just months ago were competing with Trump on the campaign trail, addressed the convention and conveyed their support for the former president's return to the White House. Haley, in a major reversal from just weeks ago,...
KCAL Investigates: Violent crime on Metro up 33% compared to pre-pandemic levels
After a Metro board member said she was too afraid to ride the system alone, new Board chair Janice Hahn climbed aboard to see the state of the public transportation that her father, Kenny Hahn, helped build.An analysis of the last 12 months of Metro's available data shows that violent crime across the entire system has increased by nearly 33%, a majority of which happened on trains. During the last six months, there was one violent crime for every 55,000 riders compared to on buses, where it hits one out of every 300,000 riders. In its stats for May, Metro saw...
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