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Legal action announced after Riverside County correctional deputy accused of sextortion

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:52 GMT

Victims of serious allegations against the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department are coming forward after they say they were sexually assaulted while on home detention.They say it was part of a scheme by correctional deputy assigned to the jail to engage in sex acts with female inmates.Christian Heidecker is seen in a photo released by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. Christian Heidecker, 32, was arrested earlier this month and faces eighteen 18 felony charges for engaging in rape, bribery and sextortion. He was placed on administrative leave from the agency, though lawyers representing two alleged victims in the case referred to him as a former deputy.“We’re are here because we’d like other victims to come forward and not to be afraid,” one victim said during a news conference announcing legal action. “We just want justice because, as you see and hear, there’s crimes being done. Inside the jails is horrors being done to us,” another said. The victims were only identified ...

Warning issued for Castaic Lake

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:52 GMT

Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct the lake's name. LOS ANGELES - State water managers are warning people to stay out of Castaic Lake due to a potentially dangerous algae bloom.Lab tests this week found an increased level of toxins in the water due to the presence of blue-green algae, the California Department of Water Resources announced Tuesday.People are urged to avoid swimming or recreating in the lake, avoid eating fish or shellfish from it, and avoid any contact with algal “scum” in the water or on shore. “Boating is allowed, but water-contact recreation and sporting activities are not considered safe due to potential adverse health effects,” DWR said.The warning covers the entire lake, with the exception of Castaic Lagoon. People are also urged to keep their pets and livestock out of the water.While blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, is a natural part of the lake's ecosystem, levels can become elevated through warm water temperatures, storm runoff that c...

Fruit of the Loom brings back iconic mascots for new generation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:52 GMT

The Fruit Guys are back — sort of.Fruit of the Loom is bringing back its iconic mascots that used to grace our television screens decades ago, this time with a bit more diversity and a new platform.The apple, leaf, and green and purple grapes are back, this time on TikTok, and this time with a new name: the "Fruit People."The Fruit People will be joining the brand's "chief TikToker" in several online campaigns bringing wit and humor in skits that "play off social media trends and daily life scenarios."In their first appearances on social media for the clothing brand, the Fruit People are seen walking into the office in a teaser video, followed by another video in which they discuss ways to "go viral" on the social media site.Fruit Of The Loom reintroduces the “Fruit People,” iconic characters formerly known as the “Fruit Guys,” to social media.But the company promises to create more content on TikTok, introducing the mascots to a new generation of viewers, while recapturing some of ...

Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Rancho Cucamonga

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:52 GMT

A pedestrian died after he was hit by a vehicle in Rancho Cucamonga, authorities announced Tuesday.Deputies with the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department responded to reports of a man down around Etiwanda Avenue and Napa Street Monday morning around 7:37 a.m.Upon arrival, deputies found the man, identified only as a 41-year-old resident from San Bernardino, lying in the dirt shoulder west of Etiwanda Avenue. Driver killed in fiery Orange County crash During an investigation, deputies determined that the man was walking north on Etiwanda Avenue from Sixth Street and was hit by a vehicle, possibly between Sunday evening and early Monday morning, a news release said.No information about the potential suspects or vehicle involved in the incident was released.The victim’s identity is being withheld until next of kin is notified.Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any additional information is encouraged to contact Deputy V. Peterson or Deputy B. Ogas at 909-477-2800. Anonymous tips...

Man Killed in Mobility Scooter Accident on Fruitdale Avenue [San Jose, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:52 GMT

Pedestrian Versus Car Collision at Princess Anne Drive Left One DeadSAN JOSE, CA (September 26, 2023) – A pedestrian was killed in a mobility scooter accident on Fruitdale Avenue in San Jose on Friday morning.The fatal collision happened around 10:31 a.m. at 2000 Fruidale Avenue at Princess Anne Drive.According to the SJPD, a 2017 Nissan sedan collided with a man on a mobility scooter crossing Fruidale Avenue. Investigators claimed that the man was crossing outside of a marked crosswalk.Unfortunately, medical personnel declared the pedestrian deceased upon arriving at the hospital. Additionally, his identity has not been released to the public, pending notification from her relatives.Meanwhile, the Nissan driver stayed at the scene and fully cooperated with the investigators. A portion of the area was temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.At this time, police are asking those with additional information about the fatal Fruitdale Avenue accident to c...

One Injured in Police Car Crash on Interstate 10 [Vinton, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:52 GMT

Two-Car Collision near Mile Marker 3 on Interstate 10 Left One Driver HurtVINTON, TX (September 26, 2023) – Early Friday morning, one individual sustained severe wounds after a police car crash on Interstate 10.The collision happened on September 8th, at around 5:30 a.m. around Interstate 10 near Vinton.According to reports, a civilian vehicle failed to yield to a police vehicle and they were involved in an accident. At this time, the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear. The incident left at least one person severely injured.Emergency crews arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment.Meanwhile, crews shut down the areas surrounding the crash for about four hours. There, they performed cleanup and preliminary duties.An active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway.Make our roads safer by abiding by all traffic laws and following the conditions of the road. Remember that willfully disregarding traffic...

Derrick Shaw and Vera Hampton Killed in Hit-and-Run Collision on 73rd Avenue [Oakland, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:52 GMT

25-Year-Old Oakland Man Arrested after Fatal Car Collision near Holly StreetOAKLAND, CA (September 26, 2023) – Sunday morning, Derrick Shaw and Vera Hampton lost their lives in a hit-and-run incident that occurred on 73rd Avenue.Shortly before 10:00 a.m., first responders arrived near Holly Street after receiving multiple dispatch calls in the area.According to authorities, the driver of a stolen Lexus was traveling north at excessive speeds along 73rd Avenue, while another vehicle traveling south attempted to make a left turn onto Holly Street.As a result of the collision, the Lexus collided with the passenger side of the turning vehicle, causing the impacted vehicle to collide with another parked car.Medical personnel arrived at the scene and declared the two occupants of the second vehicle deceased. Simultaneously, paramedics transported a 48-year-old Richmond man, who was seated in the rear of the vehicle, to a nearby hospital.After the initial collision, the driver of the...

One Pronounced Dead following Hit-and-Run on Century Boulevard [Inglewood, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:52 GMT

Driver Sought after Fatal Pedestrian-Auto Collision Near Maple AvenueINGLEWOOD, CA (September 26, 2023) – Early Friday morning, a hit-and-run collision on Century Boulevard took the life of a female victim.Police responded to the fatal incident around 5:09 a.m. near Century Boulevard and Maple Avenue in the city of Inglewood.According to the initial investigation, a vehicle hit the woman and fled the scene without rendering aid to the victim. Officials are now searching for a gray Dodge Challenger with tinted windows and possible front-end damage.Responding medical personnel transported the woman to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. Authorities only identified the deceased victim as a 28-year-old woman from the Lennox community in the South Bay area.Moreover, a portion of the roadway was temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.Those with additional information regarding the Century Boulevard hit-and-run suspect are encouraged to co...

Mr. T Los Angeles Restaurant Celebrates Turning One, the LA outpost of The High End Paris Eatery by French Restaurateur Guillaume Guedj

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:52 GMT

The concept of Mr. T was created by French restaurateur Guillaume Guedj, with the first location in Paris and the second in Los Angeles, which celebrates one year. Mr T. offers French cuisine in a way Los Angeles has never seen before, authentic to the culture of Paris, with a delicious menu of offerings that have its patrons returning regularly to the familial spot. Located in the blossoming Sycamore Street neighborhood at 953 N Sycamore Street, just south of Santa Monica Blvd, of which Guillaume saw parallels to the Marais district of Paris where the original remains an in demand restaurant and cocktail destination. The restaurant concept was created with partner Chef Tsuyoshi Miyazaki, with a menu inspired by their worldly travels and late night French discoveries, reflective of classic French techniques with a modern twist. They brought street food to the table in an elegant and elevated interpretation, inviting diners on a culinary journey for the palette, and what they have de...

Seamy Streaming: The Best and Worst TV of 2023, So Far

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:52:52 GMT

The WGA strike might finally be getting resolved, and hopefully, SAG will follow. And while the entertainment business as we know it has been in limbo, it didn’t really slow down the battles that were being being played out for our viewership before picketing began. Clearly, there was a lot in the bank when it came to TV and streaming, though not all of it was great.The much-hyped post-pandemic return to movie theaters that was the “Barbenheimer” box office bout was no accident and it couldn’t have been better timed. These two have yet to come to streaming, but they are sure to be competing again come awards season.Otherwise, pretty much all of 2023’s best (and worst) releases are available to watch at home right now. We’ve indicated which services to watch them on in parenthesis below.The movie year started off strong with Blumhouse’s M3GAN (Prime Video) kicking butt over titles like Plane with Gerard Butler (Starz) and Steven Soderbergh’s Magic Mike’s Last Dance (Max)....