Tag: Local News

Black Friday to Include Increased CHP Efforts Against Retail Theft

LOS ANGELES—Thousands are expected to head to malls and stores in Los Angeles County Nov. 25 for Black Friday amid increased efforts statewide by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to tackle organized retail theft. The California Highway Patrol Organized Retail Crime Task Force is increasing its presence at shopping centers throughout the state and working…


Texas Couple Accused of Defrauding Paycheck Protection Program for $684,000

A Texas couple is accused of defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program for more than $684,000. Patrick Kasong Muyej, 48, and Chisanga Mable Scott, 43, were indicted on one count each of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meachum announced Monday in a news release. In March…


Zero Backlog at Los Angeles-Area Ports After More Than 2 Years: Officials

Officials have declared an end to the backup of container ships at Southern California ports that lasted for more than two years after shipping delays at the ports caused nationwide supply-chain snarls. The Marine Exchange of Southern California reported cargo ship backups had fallen to zero beginning Nov. 22—a stark difference from one year ago…


2 Hit and Killed by Car on Thanksgiving Night in Oceanside

OCEANSIDE, Calif.—Two people were killed after being struck by a car on Thanksgiving night in Oceanside, police said Nov. 25. The incident happened around 8:30 p.m. Nov. 24 on Oceanside Boulevard near State Tree Drive, just west of Interstate 5, according to the Oceanside Police Department. Officers were on the boulevard and came upon the…


DeSantis Doesn’t Need to Testify in Upcoming Trial, Judge Rules

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis does not need to testify in an upcoming trial, a U.S. judge has ruled. The case was brought in August by Andrew Warren, a Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis for saying he would not enforce some laws. Warren alleged the suspension violated his First Amendment rights. Florida’s motion to shield DeSantis, a Republican who just…


Driver Arrested for Allegedly Intentionally Crashing Car into Arcadia 7-Eleven

ARCADIA, Calif.—A Monrovia man was behind bars Nov. 25 on suspicion of causing a disturbance inside an Arcadia 7-Eleven store, then intentionally plowing his car into the convenience mart. The crash occurred at 6:55 a.m. Nov. 24 at the store in the 1000 block of South Baldwin Avenue, according to Arcadia police. Officers learned the…


Head-On Crash Prompts Freeway Closure in San Diego; 1 Death Reported

RAMONA, Calif.—A head-on collision in which one person reportedly was killed and another injured prompted a Sig Alert—an unplanned road closure alert issued by California Highway Patrol—Nov. 25 in Ramona. NBC 7 and Fox 5 reported the fatality and injury in the 5 a.m. crash on State Route 78 between Ramona and Julian. According to…


Head-On Crash Prompts Sig Alert in San Diego; 1 Death Reported

RAMONA, Calif.—A head-on collision in which one person reportedly was killed and another injured prompted a Sig Alert Nov. 25 in Ramona. NBC 7 and Fox 5 reported the fatality and injury in the 5 a.m. crash on State Route 78 between Ramona and Julian. According to the California Highway Patrol, a Honda Civic and…


4-Alarm Blaze Hits Anaheim Paper Recycling Plant

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Firefighters from Anaheim Fire and Rescue and surrounding communities knocked down a four-alarm blaze at a paper recycling business early Nov. 25. The blaze was reported just before 11 p.m. Nov. 24 in the 900 block of East South Street, Anaheim police Sgt. Shane Carringer told City News Service. First arriving units observed thick…


Suspect in Custody in Fatal Costa Mesa Shooting

COSTA MESA, Calif.—A man was in custody Nov. 25 in connection with a shooting in Costa Mesa on Thanksgiving Day that left one person dead and four other people wounded. Officers were sent to the 400 block of West Bay Street about 6:45 p.m. Nov. 24, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department. “Upon arrival,…