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New details in violent head-on crash that killed child, grandmother in Van Nuys

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:42 GMT

Family members are mourning the loss of a 5-year-old boy and his grandmother who were killed by a wrong-way driver in Van Nuys last week.The crash occurred around 9 p.m. on June 29 when authorities say a white Honda Accord headed northbound on Woodley Avenue veered into the southbound lanes and crashed head-on into a gray Honda Civic.Four members of the Cordova family were in the Civic and headed to dinner when the crash happened, family members said. A 5-year-old boy and his grandmother who were killed in a crash in Van Nuys are seen in a GoFundMe image. In the backseat were 5-year-old Yoshua and his grandmother Aura De La Cruz Calderon de Tobar. Both were killed in the crash. Yoshua's step-sister and her boyfriend were in the front seats of the Civic and survived with minor injuries. A child and a woman were killed in a head-on crash in Van Nuys on June 29, 2023. (KTLA)A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family with the costs of planning funerals for both Yoshua and his g...

Crosses set on fire in front of Sylmar church; hate crime suspected

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:42 GMT

Arson and hate crime investigations are underway Thursday after three crosses were burned in front of the Sylmar Christian Fellowship Church in Sylmar.A rubbish fire was reported in front of the church around 4:40 a.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed.The flames were already out when crews arrived at the scene. Apparently, a neighbor saw the fire and came over to help put it out. Three crosses were set on fire at a church in Sylmar on July 6, 2023. (KTLA)Video showed three crosses that stood in front of the church had burn damage. One of the crosses had fallen to the ground. "Probably an accelerant was used but we’re not sure at this time," LAFD Capt. Phillips said.The Los Angeles Police Department along with the LAFD are working to determine if the incident was a hate crime, as the church's membership is predominantly Black.Three crosses were set on fire at a church in Sylmar on July 6, 2023. (KTLA)"The four agencies will pool their resources and try to figure out if it w...

After teen's leg severed in hit-and-run, officials work to improve pedestrian safety in Boyle Heights

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:42 GMT

Los Angeles has a reputation as a dangerous place for pedestrians, but local officials are working to change that in a neighborhood known as a hotspot for car-versus-pedestrian accidents.In Boyle Heights on Thursday, City Councilmember Kevin de León and officials from the L.A. Bureau of Engineering will unveil improvements to intersections along Olympic Boulevard.One of the targeted intersections is Olympic and Orme Avenue, where a Los Angeles Times study of collisions between 2002 and 2013 found 10 pedestrian incidents, including one that was fatal. At nearby Olympic and Soto Street, there were 15 collisions, including one fatality.That's not to say the danger is limited to those specific intersections, however. Joshua Mora recovering in the hospital in a photo provided by family.Joshua Mora, an eighth grader at Hollenbeck Middle School, lost his leg in a collision at Orme and Whittier Boulevard in March. He was in a marked crosswalk when he was struck by a motorcyclist who then fl...

Powerball jackpot nearing record size again

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:42 GMT

Another near-record Powerball jackpot is growing after no ticket matched the numbers picked Wednesday night. Numbers drawn were 17, 24, 48, 62, 68, and Powerball 23, and the multiplier was 2X. Three tickets — one each in Florida, New York and Ohio — missed the jackpot after failing to match the red Powerball number. Still, each ticket was worth $1 million. Now, the estimated jackpot has reached $590 million, Powerball officials said Thursday. Because jackpots can grow between drawings (here's how they calculate the jackpots), it's possible the grand prize will become the 10th largest — a $590.5 million prize won in Florida more than 10 years ago — ahead of the next drawing. Here are the 10 largest Powerball jackpots in history:$2.04 billion: Nov. 7, 2022 (California)$1.586 billion: Jan. 13, 2016 (California, Florida, Tennessee)$768.4 million: March 27, 2019 (Wisconsin)$758.7 million: Aug. 23, 2017 (Massachusetts)$754.6 million: Feb. 6, 2023 (Washington)$731.1 million: Jan. 20, 2021 ...

Plenty of blockbuster potential left this summer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:42 GMT

The summer movie season goes into high-gear in July, with the arrival of the seventh “Mission: Impossible” movie followed by the “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie” showdown on July 21.Not that you have to choose one or the other — as Tom Cruise said on Twitter, “I love a double feature, and it doesn't get more explosive (or more pink) than the one with Oppenheimer and Barbie.”August also promises a new take on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and introduces a new DC superhero, Blue Beetle.Here's a month-by-month guide of this summer's new movies. Keep scrolling for more info and review links for May and June's releases.July 7” Insidious: The Red Door " (Sony, theaters): Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne are back to scare everyone in the fifth edition.“ Joy Ride ” (Lionsgate, theaters): Adele Lim directs this raucous comedy about a friends trip to China to find someone's birth mother, starring Ashley Park, Stephanie Hsu, Sherry Cola and Sabrina Wu.“ The Lesson&...

Leading the Charge: 10 Trailblazing Digital Entrepreneurs You Need to Know

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:42 GMT

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving digital landscape, a new breed of entrepreneurs is making waves and rewriting the rules of success. These visionary individuals have embraced the endless possibilities offered by technology and have harnessed its power to build thriving businesses. They are the trailblazers who have shattered the barriers of traditional entrepreneurship, proving that anyone with a dream and determination can make it big in the digital world. From innovative startups to disruptive ventures, these 10 exceptional digital entrepreneurs have not only achieved remarkable success but have also become catalysts for change in their respective industries. Through their grit, creativity, and unwavering spirit, they have redefined what it means to be an entrepreneur in the digital age. Get ready to be inspired and embark on a journey to discover the stories and strategies behind these remarkable individuals who are leading the charge and paving the way for a new era of digita...

Death Valley tourist found dead, apparently from extreme heat

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:42 GMT

A tourist was found dead Monday in his car in Death Valley National Park, and investigators believe he was overcome by heat.The body was found around 10 a.m. by a National Park Service maintenance worker who went to check on a car that was about 30 yards off North Highway, the road to Scotty’s Castle.The victim was a 65-year-old man from the San Diego area, a park news release said.Tire tracks indicate the car ran along the road’s shoulder and the berm before veering onto the rocky desert flats. It didn’t crash but had two flat tires when it stopped.“The initial investigation suggests that heat-related illness may have caused the driver to run off road,” the park report said.Sunday’s high temperature was 126, and the overnight low was 98. The driver’s window was down, and the car’s air conditioning was found to be non-functional.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Police: Toxic gas leak in South Africa kills at least 16 ...

My house or my beach? Why California’s housing crisis threatens its powerful coastal commission

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:42 GMT

California lawmakers have been busy over the last decade trying to make it easier to build homes across a housing-strapped state. But there’s an 840-mile-long exception.In an undulating band that generally runs 1,000 yards from the shoreline, the 12 members of the California Coastal Commission have the final say over what gets built, where and how.Voters empowered the commission to protect the state’s iconic beaches in 1972, responding to a crisis of despoiled seas and the prospect of the Miami-fication of the California coast.But five decades later, the state faces a different crisis as millions of Californians struggle to find an affordable place to call home. Now, a growing number of legislators and housing advocates are trying to wrest away some of the commission’s power.Legislation by San Francisco Democratic Sen. Scott Wiener would fast-track apartment development in parts of the state that haven’t met their state-set housing goals, exempting them from lengthy public hearings ...

Authorities are on the hunt for a Humvee stolen from a Bay Area National Guard armory

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:42 GMT

By Cheri Mossburg | CNNCalifornia Highway Patrol officers are on the hunt for a green military vehicle stolen from a National Guard armory north of San Francisco on Monday.Santa Rosa Police initially responded to a call about debris and discovered a trail leading back to the armory where they discovered damaged gates.“There is an indication that someone scaled the fence to get inside,” California Highway Patrol Officer Marcus Hawkins told CNN.The High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle – known as a Humvee – was “used as a battering ram to break through the gates” when it was driven out of the Santa Rosa armory late Monday, leaving behind a trail of debris in the roadway, Hawkins said. Another military vehicle was vandalized as well, he said.The highway patrol then took over the investigation into the stolen vehicle, described as having canvas doors and a roof and lacking license plates. The vehicle was not armed and there were no weapons on board, according to Hawkins.CNN has rea...

Police identify person of interest in fatal Oakland shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:42 GMT

(BCN) -- Oakland police have identified a man they describe as a person of interest in connection with a June 21 fatal shooting, according to a news release Wednesday from police. A week after first releasing photos of the two people, police said they have identified Eric Locelvira as one of the individuals and are still seeking his location. Police are also seeking the public's help in identifying and locating a woman. 2 killed, 14 shot in violent July 4th in Hayward Police said both were walking in the area prior to the shooting of Matheus Gaidos, which occurred on June 21 just before 6:30 p.m. in the 400 block of 26th Street. Police and CrimeStoppers of Oakland are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.Anyone who knows the individuals in the released photos should contact the Oakland Police Department's Homicide Unit at (510) 238-3821 or the tip line at (510) 238-7950.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { posi...