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27 suspected gang members arrested in California crackdown

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:16 GMT

Authorities from across California came together for a widespread crackdown of a "violent criminal street organization" in Los Angeles.Operation Safe Harbor targeted the unidentified gang, who were said to be responsible for operating a statewide drug and firearm trafficking network, and were also linked to a number of violent crimes.The sweeping investigation began on June 1, and on Sept. 28, seven search warrants were served at undisclosed locations in Los Angeles County. During that operation, 10 people were arrested on felony charges, 14 guns were recovered, including two ghost guns and one short-barreled rifle, and $4,000 in cash was seized.That operation also led to the identification of additional tendrils of the criminal enterprise, resulting in more arrests in Kern and Tulare counties.In total, the law-enforcement operation resulted in 27 arrests, 30 weapons seized, and the recovery of a large cache of illegal drugs that included fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and heroi...

Video released in hit-and-run crash that killed 72-year-old man in West Covina

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:16 GMT

Police are asking for the public’s help in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 72-year-old man in West Covina back in August.The incident occurred around 8:25 p.m. Aug. 28 near the intersection of Glendora and Vine avenues. West Covina police officers responded to the area regarding a pedestrian lying in the roadway.An investigation revealed the pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle that then fled the scene, police said.The pedestrian was taken to a hospital where he later died.Detectives located surveillance video that captured the incident and police describe the suspect vehicle as a white or silver SUV.Authorities released video of the incident on Tuesday in hopes of generating leads in the case.The video, however, was edited to exclude the moment of collision “out of respect for the victim and the victim’s family,” police said.Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Police Department’s traffic bureau at 626-939-8513.

Season's first snow falls at Mammoth Mountain

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:16 GMT

Mammoth Mountain is starting to get skiers and snowboarders hyped for the start of the 2023-24 winter season.The Mono County resort shared photos and video from its first snowfall, which arrived over the weekend. The dusting made for a picturesque scene, but there probably wasn’t enough snow to lure any backcountry skiers to the Sierras.Mammoth's Mountains First Snowfall. Oct. 2, 2023. (Peter Morning/Mammoth Mountain)Mammoth Mountain's opening day is scheduled for Nov. 10.Resort officials can only hope and dream that this season matches last year's record snowfall when Mammoth received over 900 inches, allowing the resort to stay open until Aug. 6.Mammoth is California's highest ski resort and typically receives among the highest snowfall totals of any resort in North America.

Complex ‘phantom hacker’ scams targeting senior citizens’ life savings 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:16 GMT

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public of an increase in “phantom hacker” scams nationwide that target senior citizens. Officials warned that this type of scam is an “evolution of more general tech support scams” that can consist of three steps. “[Scammers] layer imposter support, financial institution and government personas to enhance the trust victims place in the scammers and identify the most lucrative accounts to target,” an FBI news release said. “Victims often suffer the loss of entire banking, savings, retirement or investment accounts under the guise of ‘protecting’ their assets.” According to the FBI release, 19,000 complaints related to tech support scams were submitted to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) between January and June of 2023.  27 suspected gang members arrested in California crackdown The estimated victim losses totaled over $542 million, the FBI said. Almost half of the victims who reported crimes to the IC3 were over 60 ye...

Tee off inside Dodger Stadium during Upper Deck Golf event

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:16 GMT

Move aside baseball, golf is coming to Dodger Stadium for a limited time.The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Tuesday that Upper Deck Golf, a one-of-a-kind participatory golf event, will be at the stadium from Dec. 6 to Dec. 10.“Fans can sign up beginning Nov.  7 for tee times to play a round of golf throughout Dodger Stadium, swinging from different levels and pavilions of the stadium toward custom greens on the field below – all while enjoying great music, cold drinks, food and multiple golfing challenges at a clubhouse bar and festival area inside the stadium,” a news release said. Lego-inspired restaurant pop-up coming to Los Angeles in November Tee times for Upper Deck Golf at Dodger Stadium will be available throughout the day, beginning at 7 a.m., and offered in two-player increments.Those who chose the VIP tee times will be treated to a more premium experience and have access to additional perks such as “free entry into driving, chipping and putting challenges and compli...

Chipotle to test out automated system on entree assembly line

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:16 GMT

Chipotle is testing out a new automated system to prepare some of its menu items that are placed online, in hopes of streamlining the assembly process and giving employees the ability to focus on other tasks.The fast-casual restaurant announced Tuesday it would be testing a new system from Hyphen, a food-service platform that works by automating some kitchen operations.The automated system will be tasked with assembling burrito bowls and salads that are typically handled by employees. The system will only be used on orders placed online through the company's website, app or other third-party food ordering platforms, the company said. New CA law raises minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour In a release issued Tuesday, Chipotle laid out the workflow for when the automated system would come into play and how the process works.A Chipotle bowl is filled with ingredients as it travels along Chipotle's experimental automated system. (Promotional image from Chipotle)If a cust...

Angelica Lucero Perez Dies in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on Venice Boulevard [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:16 GMT

52-Year-Old Woman Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near 7th AvenueLOS ANGELES, CA (October 3, 2023) – Friday, a hit-and-run claimed the life of Angelica Lucero Perez when she was struck by a vehicle while walking in a crosswalk at the intersection of Venice Boulevard and 7th Avenue in the Arlington Heights neighborhood around 9:55 p.m.According to reports, a pedestrian, who was walking northward within the crosswalk, was struck by the driver of a four-door sedan.Following the collision, the driver fled the scene heading west on Venice Boulevard without stopping to offer assistance or reporting to authorities.Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Perez was pronounced dead at the scene. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner officially identified the victim as 52-year-old Perez.The West Traffic Division of the department is urging anyone with additional information regarding this hit-and-run incident on Venice Boulevard to promptly get in touch with ...

James Mattos Dead after Rear-End Collision on Dinuba Avenue [Fresno, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:16 GMT

Car Versus Pickup Truck Crash near Caruthers Left 69-Year-Old Man DeadFRESNO, CA (October 3, 2023) – Tuesday morning, a two-vehicle collision on Dinuba Avenue claimed the life of James Mattos.The deadly crash occurred around 11:00 a.m. at the intersection of Dinuba and West Avenue, just north of Caruthers.According to California Highway Patro, a Nissan Altima occupied by two men collided with the rear-end of a pickup truck.Upon impact, both vehicles went off the road and into an orchard, causing one of the vehicles to end up on its roof.Tragically, the truck driver sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. The Coroner’s Office later identified the deceased victim as 69-year-old James Mattos of Fresno.The two other men inside the Nissan were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment of major to moderate injuries.A large portion of the roadway was temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.Those with additional information are urged to contact Fresno...

Rames Gonzalez Dies in Hit-and-Run Bicycle Collision on Mile 4 West Road [Weslaco, TX]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:16 GMT

43-Year-Old Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident near Mile 11 NorthWESLACO, TX (October 3, 2023) – On the morning of Saturday, September 23rd, Rames Gonzalez lost his life in a hit-and-run bicycle collision on Mile 4 West Road.Authorities arrived at the scene around 8:30 a.m., near Mile 11 North.According to law enforcement, a black pickup truck struck Gonzalez, who was pushing his bicycle in a northern direction. The driver of the pickup truck then fled the scene without providing any assistance or aid.Trained medical personnel rushed to the location and declared the 43-year-old Gonzalez deceased at the scene.Preliminary investigations have not indicated the involvement of drugs or alcohol, and an active investigation is in progress. Those with further information are encouraged to contact local officers as soon as possible.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Rames Gonza...

Chipotle is testing a robotic makeline that builds salads and bowls

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:16 GMT

Chipotle Mexican Grill is collaborating with a Bay Area robotics company called Hyphen on a “digital makeline” to build salads and bowls.The invention is called a collaborative robot — also cobot or cobotic system — according to a news release. It is being tested at the Chipotle Cultivate Center, a test kitchen in Irvine, according to the restaurant chain.About 65% of Chipotle orders are for bowls or salads, the news release said. Digital orders for those items would be routed to the cobot, freeing up staff members to build burritos, tacos and quesadillas.A 30-second video shows the cobot in action. It cradles a bowl and runs it along an assembly line while ingredients such as rice and corn kernels pour out. A human assembles and wraps a burrito on the countertop in the same amount of time. The filled bowl rises to counter level at the end.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Oakland’s Burdell offers elevated soul food and a love letter to grandma Rest...