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Charges, new details to be announced in Uber crash that killed 3 in South Los Angeles

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:58:14 GMT

Authorities are expected to announce charges Wednesday against a man suspected of driving a speeding vehicle that crashed into a fully occupied Uber, killing three passengers, in the Westmont area of Los Angeles earlier this month.The driver who allegedly T-boned the Uber while traveling at a speed near 90 mph has been identified as Gregory Black, 31. The crash happened shortly before 5:30 a.m. in the Westmont area of L.A. near the intersection of Vermont Avenue and Century Boulevard. (ANG)Black was driving a white Mercedes-Benz and apparently ran a red light before hitting the dark-colored Uber vehicle that was transporting four passengers. Three of those passengers, including two who were sisters, were killed in the crash. The three women were identified as Juvelyn Arroyo, 23, Veronica Amezola, 23, and Kimberly Izquierdo, 27.A GoFundMe has been established to help cover funeral expenses for the two sisters, as well as a separate one for Arroyo. Standoff with armed man in Orange ...

Motorcyclist, 23, killed in Irvine collision

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:58:14 GMT

An Aliso Viejo man is dead after his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck in Irvine Tuesday afternoon.Andres Osegueda, 23, was riding a Yamaha motorcycle at about 2:30 p.m. when he collided with a gray GMC Canyon crew cab pickup truck near Irvine Center Drive and Bake Parkway, the Irvine Police Department said in a news release. Osegueda was taken to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.The unidentified pickup driver remained at the scene of the crash and cooperated with investigators, police said."Neither drugs nor alcohol appear to be a factor in this incident," the release said.The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to call Detective Joshua Balos at 949-724-7024 or email [email protected].

Smash-and-grab robbers steal over $500,000 worth of jewelry from Pasadena shop

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:58:14 GMT

Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify the type of crime committed.A group of smash-and-grab robbers remain at large after ransacking a Pasadena store and escaping with over half a million dollars worth of jewelry on Tuesday.Pasadena police received calls of the break-in around 1:47 p.m. at the Jewels on Lake store on the 400 block of Lake Avenue.According to the shop’s owner, Sam Babikian, three masked men wearing gloves entered the shop and pepper sprayed him during the destructive robbery.Images from the scene show shattered display cases throughout the shop as empty jewelry trays and holders lay scattered on the ground.A group of smash-and-grab robbers ransacked a Pasadena store and escaped with over half a million dollars worth of jewelry on August 29, 2023. (KTLA)A group of smash-and-grab robbers ransacked a Pasadena store and escaped with over half a million dollars worth of jewelry on August 29, 2023. (KTLA)A group of smash-and-grab robbers ransacked a Pasaden...

Beyonce the Renaissance Woman

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:58:14 GMT

Beyonce the Renaissance Woman: The SoFi Stadium has seen a great run of shows of late; Taylor Swift’s six Eras shows were followed by two from thrash giants Metallica. Now, the Queen Bey herself is doing three nights at the enormous venue on her Renaissance World Tour. Beyonce never lets anyone down when it comes to her live performance, and these will surely be no exception.Earlier in the year, Beyonce won her 32nd career Grammy at the 2023 event at the Crypto.com Arena, in the process setting the record by beating late conductor Georg Salti’s 31 awards. Her career 88 nominations sees her tying husband Jay-Z in that regard.Apparently, she’s showing no signs of slowing down.Beyonce the Renaissance Woman: The event takes place at 8 p.m. on Friday, September 1, Saturday, September 2 and Monday, September 4 at the SoFi Stadium.Photo licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.             &nb...

Cultural Labor Day: Arts Calendar August 31 – September 6

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:58:14 GMT

What should be a slow Labor Day weekend is instead a full-tilt week of creative engagements—with major gallery (and library, and online) exhibitions across the city from downtown to WeHo to West Adams and Chinatown, plus intriguing live theater, book events, avant-garde performing arts, short films on a Hollywood rooftop, and more.Jenny Holzer, WTF (© 2023 Jenny Holzer, ARS. Photo: Filip Wolak. On view at Hauser & Wirth West Hollywood)Thursday, August 31Jenny Holzer: Ready for You When You Are at Hauser & Wirth West Hollywood. Known for thought-provoking and politically charged works that span mediums including painting, sculpture, light projection and installation, Holzer stands among the most influential artists of our time. Through the use of language, she challenges viewers’ preconceived notions and encourages them to question the systems and structures that shape our society. The exhibition will feature recent paintings and curse tablets, as well as three kinetic displa...

Oakland PD releases photo of man wanted in connection to fatal hit-and-run

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:58:14 GMT

(KRON) -- The Oakland Police Department has released a photo of an individual wanted in connection to a fatal hit-and-run collision last month. OPD released the photo on Wednesday and is asking for the public's help in identifying the man who fled the scene on foot after allegedly blowing a stop sign and crashing into another car, resulting in the death of one passenger. SF store clerk killed after robbery, assault with bat The incident occurred on July 3, just before 7 p.m., when a Dodge Challenger traveling north on 45th Avenue approaching Bancroft Avenue ran a stop sign at a high rate of speed. According to police, a Mercedes 220 was heading east on Bancroft through the same intersection and was broadsided by the Challenger.Both occupants of the Challenger attempted to flee the scene after the collision. The passenger was detained and arrested for firearm possession charges. The driver fled the scene and has remained at large.There were three occupants of the Mercedes, all Oakl...

Shellfish dumped at Jewish UC Berkeley frat, police investigating as hate crime

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:58:14 GMT

(KRON) -- The Berkeley Police Department is investigating an incident in which a Jewish fraternity at UC Berkeley was targeted by vandalism over the weekend, as a hate crime. According to a social post from AEPi House, in the early morning hours Saturday, a group of individuals allegedly approached the frat house and scattered shellfish on the premises, at the front door, and threw it in the windows.Shellfish is non-kosher and with the incident occurring on the first Shabbat of the school year, the incident, which was first reported in J., had the hallmarks of a deliberate antisemitic act. SF store owner killed after robbery, assault with bat "By singling out AEPi, the Jewish fraternity, and deliberately employing non-kosher food, this act of vandalism goes beyond mere destruction," read a post on the frat's Instagram page. "It represents a calculated decision to target Jewish students within our campus community."The Berkeley Police Department confirmed it is investigating the in...

1 person in custody after shots fired at Bennett park

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:58:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — One person is in custody after they allegedly began shooting a gun near Trupp Park in Bennett Tuesday evening.According to the Adams County Sheriff's Office, two people were fighting near the park when one of them fired multiple rounds. Which Colorado cities have the highest sales tax rates? No one was hit, Adams County deputies told FOX31, but there was a soccer practice taking place at the park, as this happened around 5:15 p.m.Because the park is only a short distance from the Bennett school campus, all buildings were locked down Tuesday night.“The school went into a secure situation immediately to protect students during the volleyball game and after-school activities. We appreciate our family’s patience during the situation as we were following protocols given to us from law enforcement,” the district said in part in a statement to the school community Tuesday night. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Classes and activities we...

Suspects wanted in string of car break-ins at Jefferson County churches

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:58:14 GMT

LITTLETON, Colo. (KDVR) — Deputies in Littleton are investigating a pattern of vehicle break-ins that took place during church service hours.On Wednesday, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office tweeted about the crime pattern.Break-ins share similar characteristicsFrom May 1 to Aug. 29, deputies said a total of 16 motor vehicle thefts and break-ins took place in the Littleton area, and they all had similar characteristics.While deputies can't confirm if all the incidents are related, they all share the following:Vehicle was stolen or trespassed during church service hoursIf trespassing took place, at least one window was broken.Occurred on Sundays between 9 a.m. and noonVehicles were left unlocked with keys in the cup holder or were locked and breached via a window 1 person in custody after shots fired at Bennett park Timeline of break-insThe Jefferson County Sheriff's Office created a map outlining the location and date of which the crime took place.May 1 - Waterstone Community Ch...

Person wanted for derogatory vandalism before pride event

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:58:14 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Deputies in Douglas County are looking for a person of interest in a vandalism case that happened only a few hours before the Douglas County PrideFest.In the late hours of Aug. 25, someone spray-painted derogatory language targeting the LGBTQ community, specifically the word "groomers," on Douglas County Fairgrounds property and vehicles, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.A deputy spotted the graffiti at 7 a.m. the next day, just hours before the PrideFest was scheduled to begin. The sheriff's office called it a "troubling act of vandalism." 2 men, boy accused of rushing field at Colorado Rockies game in Denver Douglas County investigators said they are treating this incident as a bias-motivated crime.“We stand united against all forms of hate speech and bias-motivated actions in Douglas County. We want to reassure the public that we will not tolerate such behavior, and our detectives are working diligently to identify the person behind this reprehen...