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Bear shooting under investigation in San Bernardino mountains, residents upset

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Residents are angry after a bear was reportedly shot in the San Bernardino mountains earlier this week.Amid increased bear sightings across Southern California, encounters with wildlife remain a danger to both humans and animals.Although the shooting is under investigation, neighbors suspect someone was feeding the bear before it was shot. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed they're investigating the shooting, but the bear has not yet been found.In the San Bernardino mountains, black bear sightings are commonplace among neighborhoods, especially as the weather heats up.“We see them all the time,” said Trisha Ramsey, an Angelus Oaks resident. “They’re regulars over here. They live here.”Ramsey shared a video of a young bear she spotted while driving on State Route 38 last Monday. On Thursday morning, a bear was seen on video wandering around a Sierra Madre neighborhood.The black bear residents believe may have been the victim of a shooting in Angeleus Oaks in the...

Las Vegas teen runaways end up arrested in Palo Alto following chase, crash

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

PALO ALTO – Authorities on Thursday arrested four teenage runaways from a Nevada group home following a car chase and crash in Palo Alto.The episode unfolded shortly after 2 a.m. when a patrol officer tried to stop the driver of a 2017 Kia Rio for a moving violation, the Palo Alto Police Department said in a news release.The driver initially turned into a cul-de-sac near the intersection of Ross Road and Nathan Way and stopped. But as the officer was pulling behind the Kia, the driver made a U-turn and collided with the front end of the officer’s patrol car, according to police. The driver then turned onto Ross Road and headed toward East Meadow Drive.The officer pursued the Kia, which eventually collided with a signal pole and raised curb near the intersection of East Meadow Drive and Alma Street, police said.The crash triggered the Kia’s airbags and left the car inoperable, according to police.The four occupants – a 15-year-old girl, a 14-year-old boy and two 13-year-old boys – we...

Photos: Oakland police host CommUNITY Tour at DeFremery Park

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

West Oakland residents were treated to free food and festivities Wednesday at DeFremery Park as part of the Oakland Police Department’s CommUNITY Tour.Several hundred people turned out to the historic West Oakland park for hot dogs, hamburgers and churros as officers mingled with community members. A DJ spun tunes as kids jumped in bounce houses, rode ponies, got their faces painted and played video games.OPD offers three CommUNITY Tours per year in different parts of the city in an attempt to build connections with residents.“Public safety is our profession; however, community outreach is just as important. The majority of times officers interact with our community members is during emergency situations. Hosting events such as the CommUNITY Tour provides the opportunity for positive engagement, allowing our officers to build and strengthen long-lasting relationships with our community.  The Oakland Police Department’s CommUNITY Tour is one of several ways OPD gives back and r...

Man charged with murder in Silver Spring parking garage killing

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

A man arrested in connection with the deadly shooting of a Baltimore man inside a downtown Silver Spring parking garage has been charged with murder.Ramone Christopher Ramsay, 30, appeared in Montgomery County District Court on Thursday and is being held without bond. Ramsay is accused of shooting and killing 21-year-old Kymani Elijah Bailey early Saturday morning inside Public Parking Garage 3, near Thayer and Silver Spring avenues.Montgomery County police said Bailey was walking inside the parking garage after he left a restaurant when Ramsay came up to him and started shooting.It happened on the first day of Montgomery County’s paid Saturday parking, which county officials said will help pay for more lighting, cameras and other safety and security measures for facilities in Downtown Silver Spring and other areas.Ramsay faces charges of first and second degree murder, assault and reckless endangerment, as well as a number of firearm offenses. He’s scheduled to appear f...

Taking some risk could lead to best vacation travel deals

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

There’s still time to book that summer vacation, but to get the best deals, you might have to get creative.According to Consumers’ Checkbook executive editor Kevin Brasler, there aren’t too many ways to save and shopping around may be a waste of time.“You can shop until you drop but overall you’re going to see mostly the same prices from place to place,” Brasler said.To find real bargains, Brasler said be flexible and patient. The earlier you can plan, the more time you have to identify deals.“We found that in many major vacation destinations, just leaving yourself flexibility in terms of what hotel chain you book at or which property or even changing dates could save you hundreds a night.”There are also other ways, according to Brasler, that require a little bit of a gamble, such as booking a nonrefundable stay.“There’s some risks here,” he said. “If you can’t make the trip, you’re going to lose that money. The good thing is we found that most hotel stays, they wo...

Lucas Glover stays hot with new long putter, leads Barbasol Championship with first-round 63

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Lucas Glover continued the hot streak that began when he switched to a long putter, shooting a 9-under 63 on Thursday for a one-shot lead in the Barbasol Championship.The 43-year-old Glover extended his run of consecutive rounds in the 60s to nine. After struggling with his putting for years, the 2009 U.S. Open champion began using the broomstick two weeks ago at the Rocket Mortgage Classic and finished tied for fourth. He followed that with a tie for sixth last week at the John Deere Classic.“Just got confidence in the putting and making some of those mid-range putts and very comfortable over the short ones again,” Glover said. “Anytime you’re putting well it takes pressure off the rest of your game. You don’t feel so much pressure to hit it perfect, which is not possible.”Fellow PGA Tour veterans Ryan Moore and Ryan Armour each shot 64 at Keene Trace Club.Glover made six birdies on the front nine to turn in 5-under 31. Then he holed his approach from 138 ...

Venezuela: observadores electorales europeos no podrán estar presentes en las elecciones presidenciales de 2024

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

(CNN Español) — Diputados de la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela aprobaron este jueves un acuerdo en repudio a una resolución del Parlamento Europeo que condena la inhabilitación para ejercer cargos públicos a varios políticos que buscan la presidencia del país.En respuesta a la resolución que la Eurocámara aprobó este miércoles, el presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela, Jorge Rodríguez, dijo que esa institución no permitirá la presencia de la misión de observación electoral de Europa durante el proceso electoral de 2024.OPINIÓN | Jorge Castañeda sobre inhabilitaciones en Venezuela: Maduro no quiere negociar“Aquí no va a venir ninguna misión de observación de Europa mientras nosotros seamos los representantes del Estado venezolano”, afirmó Rodríguez ante el pleno.Por su parte, el legislador que presentó el proyecto de repudio a la resolución del Parlamento Europeo, Rodolfo Sanz, les pidió a los eurodiputados que “dejen quieta a Venezuela, porque este ...

Denver police safety plan for mega event weekend

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) – The Denver Police Department is ready with a plan to keep the downtown area safe during a huge weekend that will draw hundreds of thousands to four major events.Taylor Swift concerts are at Empower Field on Friday and Saturday nights. The Colorado Rockies take on the New York Yankees at Coors Field, and the Cirque du Soleil big tent show is located at Ball Area. And String Cheese Incident is playing three nights of shows at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Not every fan will get a chance to see their favorite music icon.“I was hoping to get Taylor Swift tickets but they're sold out,” said Misty. Taylor Swift in Denver: 5 things you need to know before the Eras Tour Many of those who landed tickets will crowd Empower Field, enjoy the show then merge with crowds from the Rockies games and other events. With less than two miles between the Cirque du Soleil big tent at Ball Arena and Denver's stadiums streets, bars and restaurants will be jam-packed.“We are here from Germany, e...

Group launches effort to cap increases in property tax revenue

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Families across Colorado are still feeling the effects of high property tax rates that left people in sticker shock this past spring. A measure designed to bring a slight decrease to the state's assessment rate is on the ballot this year but that proposal will use some Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) dollars if passed. Now, one group is gaining signatures in an effort to make sure Coloradans don't ever see those increases again.There have been a few proposals raised this year to address high property tax. The new proposal is one you could end up voting on next year. How do Colorado property taxes stack against the rest of the US? "This is really a response to the lack of leadership at the Capitol to deal with this problem and to cap property taxes," FOX31 Political Analyst Michael Fields said.Fields is also the senior advisor of Advance Colorado Action, a conservative think tank. He has some experience with ballot propositions. FOX31 told you about one earlier thi...

'I'm never doing drugs again,' Man arrested after Caesars Palace standoff speaks from jail

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Having time in jail to think about his actions, the 35-year-old man arrested for barricading himself in a hotel room, holding a woman hostage, and throwing furniture from a Strip hotel window is apologizing.“I thought the furniture was pretty, uh, pretty worn out and I just thought I was going to do everyone a favor by throwing it out the window,” Matthew Mannix of Golden, Colorado said from the Clark County Detention Center. Caesars Palace hostage standoff suspect had warrant for arrest in Jeffco Matthew Mannix of Golden, Colorado speaks to 8 News Now from the Clark County Detention Center. Matthew Mannix of Golden, Colorado speaks to 8 News Now from the Clark County Detention Center. Matthew Mannix of Golden, Colorado speaks to 8 News Now from the Clark County Detention Center.Mannix agreed to an interview with 8 News Now from jail. On Thursday, he agreed to be extradited to Colorado for charges he faces there.He is also facing several charges in Clark Count...