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Triple-digit temps prompt extension of heat advisories in L.A. County

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 20:44:51 GMT

With temperatures well into the 90s and hitting triple digits in some inland areas of Los Angeles County, health officials have extended several heat advisories.“Local temps in the hottest valleys could possibly reach around 107,” the National Weather Service said, adding that the high-pressure system over the region is forecast to keep the warm air mass in place through at least Thursday and likely Friday as well.  The Los Angeles County Public Health Department has extended heat advisories for the following areas: Northwest LA County Mountains/Interstate 5 Corridor: Tuesday, July 25, 2023, through Thursday, July 27, 2023. West San Gabriel Mountains/Hwy 14 Corridor: Tuesday, July 25, 2023, through Thursday, July 27, 2023. Santa Susana Mountains: Tuesday, July 25, 2023, through Thursday, July 27, 2023. Calabasas/Agoura Hills: Tuesday, July 25, 2023, through Thursday, July 27, 2023. West Santa Monica Mountains: Tuesday, July 25, 2023, through Thursday, J...

Video captures thief stealing thousands worth of tools in Rancho Cucamonga

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 20:44:51 GMT

A small business is devastated after a thief stole their work van and escaped with thousands of dollars worth of valuable tools.Video captures the brazen theft early Monday morning. The suspect was caught on camera stealing a van from Air One Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing, a family-owned business in Colton.The family is now struggling to work during their busiest season after being left without the necessary tools.“I’m hoping everyone will look at his picture and some good citizen will alert the authorities,” said Trina Lozano, whose family owns the business. “He has big stretchers on his ears. He has an owl tattoo on his hand.”Suspect caught on security camera stealing a van and tools from an air conditioning and plumbing company in Rancho Cucamonga on July 24, 2023. (Trina Lozano)Suspect caught on security camera stealing a van and tools from an air conditioning and plumbing company in Rancho Cucamonga on July 24, 2023. (Trina Lozano)A van from Air One Air Conditioning,...

Nearly 140 arrested in Southern California wildfires child sex abuse raids

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 20:44:51 GMT

139 people were arrested in a sweeping multi-agency crackdown on child sex abuse and child pornography this month, the Los Angeles Police Department announced Wednesday.The crackdown, dubbed Operation Online Guardian, involved over 100 agencies that comprise LAPD’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.“Child exploitation is one of the most horrendous crimes affecting our most vulnerable members of the community,” Joe McNally, Assistant U.S. Attorney General, said at a news conference Wednesday morning. “Through these crimes, predators target those who can’t protect themselves.”The operation unfolded in two phases.In the first, officers went undercover on social media to identify individuals who were trafficking child porn, LAPD said. The second phase involved executing search warrants in five Southern California counties.LAPD Chief Michel Moore speaks at a news conference announcing a multi-agency child sex abuse crackdown. July 26, 2023. (KTLA)“Vulnerable children wer...

Riley Reid: A Wife, a Mother, a Sex Symbol, And a Rockstar

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 20:44:51 GMT

Riley Reid, a name synonymous with the adult entertainment industry, has managed to transcend the boundaries of her profession and redefine what it means to be a modern woman. Behind the allure of her on-screen persona lies a multi-talented individual – a devoted wife, a caring mother, a savvy entrepreneur, and a source of inspiration for many. In a candid and humorous podcast interview with Rockstar Lifestyle and guest host, Shay Navarro, also known as PAPERma$HAY, Riley Reid revealed the various facets of her life beyond the spotlight.Now renowned for her charm and wit, Riley originally emerged as one of the most prominent figures in the history of the adult film industry. However, there’s much more to her than meets the eye. Beyond her thriving career, Riley is a loving wife and doting mother to a toddler daughter. Her journey into motherhood has brought new dimensions to her life, allowing her to balance personal and professional pursuits with remarkable grace.Even w...

High school student sentenced for Jan. 6 riot actions

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 20:44:51 GMT

By Michael Kunzelman and Lindsay Whitehurst | Associated PressWASHINGTON — A high school student who stormed the U.S. Capitol, assaulted a police officer and sat in a Senate floor chair reserved for the vice president was sentenced on Wednesday to one year in prison.Georgia resident Bruno Joseph Cua was 18 when he attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, making him one of the youngest people charged in the riot.Before learning his sentence, Cua apologized for his actions and told U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss that he is ashamed of his role in a mob’s “attack on democracy.”“Everything that day was just one terrible decision after another,” said Cua, now 21.Moss sentenced Cua to a prison term of one year and one day followed by three years of supervised release. The judge convicted Cua of felony charges after a trial earlier this year.Moss told Cua that he was prepared to give him a longer prison sentence before he heard his statement in court on Wednesd...

San Jose State football kicks off prepation for tough 2023 schedule

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 20:44:51 GMT

SAN JOSE — As San Jose State kicked off its first practice of training camp ahead of the 2023 season, there’s a persistent feeling that this year’s team may be coach Brent Brennan’s best yet.But the Spartans also know their 2023 schedule is a gauntlet that will surely test them all season long.San Jose State held its first practice of the season on Wednesday, exactly one month before the Spartans travel to Los Angeles to face Pac-12 regular season champions USC and reigning Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Caleb Williams.That game is the first of a brutal six-game opening stretch, facing four teams that won double digit games last year and a fifth who won nine.“Those are going to be tough games,” San Jose State quarterback Chevan Cordeiro said. “It’s a tough schedule for us, but that’s what we really like. We’re looking forward to this season, and some tough games that will put us on the map.”San Jose Spartans quarterback Chevan Cordeiro looks to pass during their first practice o...

How invasive — or effective — will Berkeley’s new license plate readers be?

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 20:44:51 GMT

BERKELEY — Can a city tackle spikes in violent property crimes, auto thefts and traffic violations without violating privacy rights and increasing police enforcement stops that might be racially biased?Berkeley officials say they can walk that line with the upcoming installation of 52 license plate readers along the city’s busy streets and bustling public corridors as part of a two-year pilot program to help the city’s understaffed police force investigate criminal activity.The technology — Automatic License Plate Readers, or ALPRs — captures images of license plates, then cross-references them with law enforcement crime databases. Police are alerted when plates match descriptions of vehicles involved in active crimes or connected to missing-person reports, according to police Sgt. Joe Ledoux.While similar readers currently are used in several Bay Area cities along freeways, bridges and many parking lots, the community was sharply divided during Tuesday’s Ber...

SF police shoot, kill suspect in Bayview District

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 20:44:51 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A San Francisco police officer shot and killed a suspect in the city's Bayview District on Wednesday, the San Francisco Police Department confirmed.The shooting happened in the area of Fairfax Avenue and Catalina Street.SFPD said plain-clothes officers were making an arrest when a second person approached them at about 2:53 p.m. The man was possibly armed, per police. An officer shot the man after he did not follow commands, per police. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.Police do not believe the person who was killed was related to the initial arrest. 2 arrested in San Francisco Sanchez Stairs crash, carjacking People are being advised to expect traffic delays, consider alternative routes, and plan for additional travel time.The shooting will be investigated by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office, SFPD Internal Affairs and the Department of Police Accountability. SFPD will also host a town hall regarding the shooting. This is a developing sto...

Naked woman on Bay Bridge suffered mental health crisis: CHP

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 20:44:51 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A woman was experiencing a mental health crisis when she took off her clothes, got out of her car, and fired a gun on the Bay Bridge during Tuesday's evening rush-hour, according to the California Highway Patrol. At first, confused drivers thought traffic had gridlocked on the bridge because of a crash. The woman's abandoned car was in the middle of Interstate-80's traffic lanes.Once drivers spotted the naked woman walking along the bridge with a knife and a gun, they realized the danger of the situation."For whatever reason, this woman exited her vehicle with this firearm. She began shooting rounds into the air. People (were) caught in this backup, not knowing what's ahead, thinking it's a crash (and) trying to go around. As they are now driving past her, she is firing rounds left and right," CHP Officer Andrew Barclay said. The woman was yelling, brandishing weapons, and attempting to get into other cars, witnesses told 911 dispatchers.Frightened motorists ...

Here's how much it costs to see Taylor Swift at Levi's Stadium

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 20:44:51 GMT

(KRON) -- Taylor Swift's world-famous tour is finally coming to the Bay Area this weekend. But if you're a Swiftie looking to secure last-minute tickets, be ready to shell out some major cash. T-Swizzle will take the stage on Friday and Saturday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara -- or "Swiftie Clara." Tickets for either night cost upwards of $1,000. On SeatGeek Wednesday, there was just one single ticket for sale going for less than $1,000. The ticket was for Friday night, in section 419, offering an obstructed view from the second-to-top row of the stadium. That price shoots all the way up to $1,326 once fees are involved. Swifties are preparing for Taylor Swift concerts by listening to these songs On StubHub, two Friday tickets listed as having an unrestricted view were available for $1,112 each before fees. They are two sections over from SeatGeek's cheapest tickets, in section 417—the price vaults to $1,445 apiece once fees are included. The cheapest post-fee ticket KRON4 coul...