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Person of Interest Arrested in Death of Catholic Bishop in Los Angeles

February 20, 2023
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A male suspect was taken into custody mid-morning Feb. 20 in connection with the killing of a beloved Catholic leader—Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell—who was fatally shot in his home, in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Hacienda Heights, Feb. 18. Further details on the suspect will be announced this afternoon at 3 p.m. during a Los…

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Husband of Catholic Bishop’s Housekeeper Arrested in His Death

February 20, 2023
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Authorities said Feb. 20 they have arrested the husband of the housekeeper of beloved Catholic leader–Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell–in connection with his death Feb. 18. Los Angeles County Sherrif Robert Luna announced the arrest of 65-year-old Torrance resident Carlos Medina, in an afternoon press conference, after he was taken into custody around 8:15 a.m. after…

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‘Brief Confrontation’ Before Fatal Shooting at Recreation Center in San Diego

February 20, 2023
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SAN DIEGO—A man who was fatally shot multiple times in the chest at the North Clairemont Recreation Center had “a brief confrontation” with two other men just before the shooting, police said Feb. 20. The shooting happened at 11:50 a.m. Sunday at 4421 Bannock Ave. The victim was with two other people at the center,…

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Irvine Man Gets 4.5 Years in Prison for $5 Million COVID-Loan Fraud

February 20, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—An Orange County man was sentenced Feb. 17 to 4 1/2 years in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining $5 million in COVID-relief loans for his sham businesses, then used the money on himself, including purchasing Ferrari, Bentley, and Lamborghini cars. Mustafa Qadiri, 42, of Irvine, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Josephine L. Staton,…

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Hit-and-Run Driver Who Injured 5 People Arrested in Seal Beach

February 20, 2023
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SEAL BEACH, Calif.—The motorist who caused the hit-and-run crash in Seal Beach that injured five people has been arrested. The crash occurred around 7:10 p.m. on February 11 at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street, according to Seal Beach police Lt. Julia Clasby. The driver, later identified as 23-year-old Jahson Imgrund of…

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Woman Killed When Tree Falls on SUV in Anaheim Park

February 20, 2023
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ANAHEIM, Calif.—A woman was killed Feb. 19 when a tree fell onto an SUV in which she was sitting at an Anaheim park. The tree toppled at 2:50 p.m. when the woman was parked on the south side of Pearson Park, at 400 N. Harbor Boulevard, said Anaheim police Sgt. Jon McClintock. Anaheim police officers…

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17-Year-Old Motorist, 4 Others Injured in SUV Crash in Huntington Beach

February 20, 2023
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—A 17-year-old boy behind the wheel of a 1998 Toyota 4Runner and his four passengers were injured in a single-vehicle crash in Huntington Beach, authorities said Feb. 20. “All were promptly transported to local hospitals for medical treatment in various conditions,” said Jessica Cuchilla of the Huntington Beach Police Department. The SUV was…

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Minnesota Bar Owner Faces $350,000 in Fines for Defying State COVID-19 Restrictions

February 20, 2023
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A Minnesota bar owner lost her business, liquor and food service licenses, and is facing up to $350,000 in fines for violating a governor’s executive order. But the Minnesota Attorney General’s lawsuit doesn’t list any actual harm caused by her actions. “I didn’t break the law; I defied the executive order,” Lisa Monet Zarza told…

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White Balloon Spotted Flying 600 Miles From Hawaii

February 20, 2023
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A white balloon has reportedly been spotted flying close to Hawaii, which comes after the U.S. military shot down a Chinese spy balloon near South Carolina earlier this month. The Oakland Oceanic Air Traffic Control Center on Sunday allegedly reported seeing a large white balloon over the Pacific Ocean, according to media organization BNO News….

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White Balloon Spotted Flying Near US Territory

February 20, 2023
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A white balloon has reportedly been spotted flying close to Hawaii, which comes after the U.S. military shot down a Chinese spy balloon near South Carolina earlier this month. The Oakland Oceanic Air Traffic Control Center on Sunday allegedly reported seeing a large white balloon over the Pacific Ocean, according to media organization BNO News….

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