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'Killer preying on the unhoused': Police seek suspect in killings of at least 3 homeless men

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:06:54 GMT

Los Angeles authorities are asking for the public's help in finding the person who has allegedly killed at least three homeless people in different parts of the city.The Los Angeles Police Department, Mayor Karen Bass, District Attorney George Gascón and federal officials gathered Friday afternoon to discuss the crimes for the very first time. From Nov. 26 through Nov. 29, three men have been found dead, all under similar circumstances, according to LAPD Chief Michel Moore."A single individual approached each one and shot and killed each one as they slept," Moore said, though he declined to use the term "serial killer."Bass was slightly more forceful in her description of the murders."I want to be very clear about what we're facing today: This is a killer who is preying on the unhoused," Bass said, adding that homeless people should not sleep alone.Bass encouraged any friends or relatives of homeless people to reach out and warn them of the danger and encourage them to sleep at a sh...

Macaulay Culkin and Catherine O'Hara reunite for Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:06:54 GMT

(HOLLYWOOD)-- He was "Lost in New York" and "Home Alone" as a child actor. As an adult, he's been cemented into Hollywood history. On Friday, Macaulay Culkin received a star on the illustrious Hollywood Walk of Fame, which marks his 40 years in show business. The actor received the 2,765th star on Friday morning, in the Motion Picture category. The ceremony took place on Hollywood Boulevard between Ivar Avenue and Cahuenga Boulevard.Speaking at the ceremony was his "Home Alone" costar Catherine O'Hara and friend Natasha Lyonne."'Home Alone' was, is, and always will be a beloved global sensation. The reason families all over the world can't let a year go by without watching 'Home Alone' together is because of Macaulay Culkin," O'Hara said. "Yes, he had a most excellent script and a wonderful director, but it is Macaulay's perfect performance as Kevin McAllister that gave us that little 'every boy' on an extraordinary adventure."Macaulay Culkin attends the ceremony honoring Macaulay C...

Knott's Berry Farm looking for content creators to join ambassador program

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:06:54 GMT

Knott’s Berry Farm is looking for content creators to join its ambassador program in 2024, the theme park announced Friday. Participants selected to join the program will use social media to share “unique experiences that can only be found at California’s Original Theme Park,” a news release said Knott’s Berry Farm reopens Xcelerator after two-year hiatus Ambassadors will also receive:One 2024 Prestige Season Pass for the Ambassador for unlimited admission to Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City Waterpark, plus All Season Parking and All Season DiningOne family pack (for immediate family only) of 2024 Prestige Season Passes for unlimited admission to Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City OR one 2024 Prestige Season Pass for a friend/family member of their choosingTen  Admission Tickets, Fast Lane, or All Day Dining vouchers to be used on a case-by-case basis throughout the yearAccess to exclusive content and Knott’s Berry Ambassador-only eventsVarious giveaways through...

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Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:06:54 GMT

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49ers adjust to life without special teams standout George Odum

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:06:54 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Oren Burks demonstrated what it meant to be in the right place at the right time on the 49ers’ Thanksgiving night win in Seattle, jumping on a fumble by punt return specialist Ray-Ray McCloud when an eventual 31-13 win was still in doubt.But another player considered one of the best in the NFL as a core special teamer will be out for the foreseeable future in George Odum, a reserve safety who who parlayed his skill on special teams to a three-year, $9 million contract before the 2022 season.Odum went on injured reserve after sustaining a torn biceps against Seattle. He said on his Instagram account he played on playing again this season, but that would probably necessitate a deep run into the playoffs as he recovers from surgery.“I’ll be back on the field this year!,” Odum wrote.But Odum won’t be available Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, the first time he’s missed a game since joining the 49ers. Odum led the 49ers in sp...

Sharks’ Blackwood explains why he’s not starting against his former team

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:06:54 GMT

Mackenzie Blackwood will not be starting in net for the San Jose Sharks on Friday when they play the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center.That’s just fine with Blackwood, who has kept his eye on the big picture rather than any special homecoming. Blackwood played his first five seasons in the NHL with the Devils after he was drafted by the team in 2015.“It’s just another game, really,” Blackwood said Friday morning. “Obviously, I spent a lot of time here, so it’ll be nice to see some of the guys I played with before. But other than that, it’ll probably be interesting for me to see the rink from the other side.”Blackwood said the Sharks’ coaches came to him about a month ago and asked him whether he wanted to start against his former team. The 6-foot-4 goalie said he didn’t have strong feelings about it one way or another, so the Sharks started him Thursday night against the Boston Bruins and will have Kaapo Kahkonen go tonight against the Devils, who have won three strai...

Sheriff’s Office arrests Half Moon Bay man who allegedly hit, robbed domestic partner

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:06:54 GMT

SAN MATEO COUNTY — A Half Moon Bay man who physically abused a woman and broke her cell phone in front of her has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence and robbery, according to authorities.Deputies with the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported domestic disturbance around 7 p.m. Thursday on Iris Lane in unincorporated Half Moon Bay, according to a statement sent Friday. The suspect fled on foot before deputies arrived, but they eventually located and arrested the 29-year-old man.The investigation revealed that the night before, on Wednesday, the victim attempted to end a relationship with the man. During the breakup, the man struck the woman in the head with his hat, authorities said in a news release Friday, causing pain that lasted about 24 hours.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | South San Francisco: Man convicted of exposing himself to strangers and police officers Crime and Public Safety | Man arrested in co...

Alameda County DA under fire for refusing entry to reporter at press conference

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:06:54 GMT

(KRON) -- Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price has come under fire after her staff allegedly blocked a local news reporter from entering a press conference earlier this week. On Wednesday, Emilie Raguso, a veteran journalist who operates the Berkeley Scanner, a crime and safety news outlet, tweeted that she was turned away from DA Price's press conference.According to Raguso, posting on X, formerly Twitter, "every other member of the media who came was let in without any checking of credentials." In a separate post, Raguso tweeted that DA Price's office had also removed her from its media email list "without notice or explanation." San Francisco is 8th worst city in US for driving, according to study In an article later posted on Berkeley Scanner, Raguso described how she displayed her Oakland press credential, which was issued to her by the Oakland Police Department. She then went on to describe a back-and-forth between herself and members of DA Price's staff who cited u...

Half Moon Bay man arrested for domestic violence

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:06:54 GMT

(KRON) – A man accused of domestic violence has been arrested by the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday.San Mateo County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Iris Lane, in unincorporated Half Moon Bay, on the report of a domestic disturbance incident involving a man who broke the victim’s cell phone and fled the area on foot on Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. Vallejo man arrested after allegedly robbing two businesses in less than an hour The deputies located the suspect and detained him.The suspect was identified as Luis Gongorachavez.According to the police investigation, the victim tried to end the relationship with Gongorachavez and the suspect struck her in the head with his hat on Nov. 29. On Nov. 30, Gongorachavez told the victim to drive him to a location. Gongorachavez got upset during the drive and broke her car stereo, according to police.  When the victim and suspect returned home, Gongorachavez took her cell phone, threw her onto the bed, pinned her down,...

Lawsuit: Santa Rosa school failed to help slain student Jayden Pienta

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:06:54 GMT

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (KRON) -- When 16-year-old Jayden Pienta was bleeding to death at Montgomery High School, school staff members failed to help him, according to a wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of Pienta's parents. Pienta's death at school was "tragic and preventable," attorney Michael Henderson wrote in the lawsuit filed in Sonoma County Superior Court in September. A 15-year-old freshman stabbed Pienta multiple times inside an art classroom in front of dozens of students and their teacher on March 1. Earlier this week in juvenile criminal court, a judge ruled that Pienta was the aggressor of the fight, "orchestrated" the art classroom attack, and the freshman who stabbed him was "not responsible" for manslaughter. Judge Ken Gnoss also took issue with Pienta entering "the sanctity of a school classroom where (the freshman) was told he would be safe," the Press Democrat reported.In contrast, the civil lawsuit blames school authorities for not expelling the freshman despite...