Los Angeles County, CA

Santa Clarita, CA

Mountain View, CA

Oviedo, FL

The Independent

 A Florida deputy's firearm ended up on the streets after he left it in a gas station restroom, and it was picked up and sold for $40 on CashApp.The officer entered the public restroom at a RaceTrac convenience store in Oviedo, Florida, at around 5.30pm on August 29 and took off his bulletproof vest and gun belt, according to an affidavit seen by the The Tampa Bay Times.“After leaving the RaceTrac and responding to a call for service, [the deputy] discovered his gun was missing form his gun belt, so he returned to the RaceTrac to check the restroom,” officials...

Florida cop left his gun in gas station restroom when nature called. It was then sold on CashApp for $40

California State

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Tuesday in the city of Rancho Palos Verdes as severe land shift in the area is threatening the community and disrupting power lines.

‘You can almost see the ground move’: State of emergency declared in California as land movement threatens power lines

Los Angeles, CA

ABC News

A Southern California family's Labor Day weekend picnic turned into a terrifying ordeal when a mountain lion attacked a 5-year-old boy.

Boy snatched by mountain lion as family watches in horror

Douglas, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 23-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man, who both had warrants, were arrested following a traffic stop. On August 21, at approximately 3:00 p.m., a detective with the Coffee County Drug Unit was observing traffic on Hwy 21 North in the Oak Park Community when he noticed a Black GMC Pickup traveling south toward the city. The detective said he observed behavior that he believed to be an indicator of criminal behavior.

Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Arrests and Drug Seizure in Douglas

Irvine, CA

NewSantaAna

On August 28, a man entered the Regents Point retirement community posing as a maintenance worker, according to the Irvine Police Department . The man is suspected of entering multiple apartments, claiming to be inspecting ventilation.

Fake maintenance worker steals a pricey watch from an Irvine apartment complex

Riverside County, CA

Norco, CA

CBS LA

At least one home in Norco caught fire when flames crept through the brush from a nearby trailer that was burning on Wednesday afternoon, firefighters said. The cause of the fire remains unclear, but Riverside County Fire Department crews say that it began within a trailer and quickly spread to nearby vegetation. Soon after, the flames reached a home in the area. KCAL News reporters at the scene say that crews are busy trying to save some animals, including horses, that are currently trapped in the yard of the home by the flames. No injuries have yet been reported.It's unclear if any other structures have been damaged or are threatened by the fire. This is a developing story. Check back for details. 


Fire spreads from burning trailer to home in Norco leaving farm animals threatened

Richmond, VA

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Margaret Minnicks

WRIC 8 News reported that Richmond officials have confirmed that the city’s Greyhound Bus Service, located at 2910 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230, will close in October 2024.

Greyhound Bus Service is moving in October from current location in Richmond, Virginia

Fontana, CA

An innocent person was killed when a police chase out of Los Angeles ended in a violent crash in the Inland Empire. California Highway Patrol officers say that they initiated the pursuit for failure to yield. He was initially pulled over for driving at a high rate of speed, but shortly after pulling over to talk with officers they took off, starting the chase. It came to a sudden end at the intersection of Cherry Avenue and Beech Avenue in Fontana, according to the Fontana Police Department. It was there that a white mini-SUV, being driven by the suspect, plowed into a...

Suspect who killed innocent driver in crash at end of pursuit escapes from police custody

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Kentucky State

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Dania Beach, FL

Akeena

If you’ve recently shopped at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on East Sheridan Street in Dania Beach, you might want to double-check your purchases. A recent inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture revealed some alarming issues, including moldy meat and improperly stored chicken.

Moldy Meat and Warm Chicken: Walmart Neighborhood Market  Faces Inspection Troubles in Florida

L.A. TACO

Jose and Aurora Rodriguez founded La Serenata in 1985 in Boyle Heights. That was a pivotal era in L.A.’s Mexican food community, and Jose Rodriguez's culinary pursuits led him to become a pioneer in rejecting the “combination plate” standard laden with soggy tacos and burritos.

This Pioneering Mexican Restaurant Was One of the First in L.A. to Reject ‘Combination Plates’ In 1985. Now, They Are Struggling to Stay Open

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Philadelphia, PA

Mahanoy City, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MAHANOY CITY – A Philadelphia man is facing a misdemeanor flight charge after police say...
The post Police: Philadelphia man blows red light, refuses to stop claiming he didn’t feel safe in downtown Mahanoy mid-afternoon first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Police: Philadelphia man blows red light, refuses to stop claiming he didn’t feel safe in downtown Mahanoy mid-afternoon

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

High School On SI

The unnamed player was on the South East High School JV football team

California high school football player dies two weeks after injury

New Jersey State

Jersey City, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Two members of a Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in multiple shootings and other gang-related crimes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Gang Members Sentenced: 31 Years for Violent Crimes

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NewsNinja

‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Herbie J Pilato

Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Valencia, CA

Stevenson Ranch, CA

Granada Hills, CA

Sylmar, CA

San Fernando, CA

Porter Ranch, CA

Mission Hills, CA

Castaic, CA

Chatsworth, CA

Northridge, CA

NewsBreak

California cop who pepper sprayed, slammed woman to ground outside grocery store facing charges

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy was charged Wednesday with allegedly using excessive force when he assaulted and pepper-sprayed a woman...

California cop who pepper sprayed, slammed woman to ground outside grocery store facing charges

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