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Fiancée of slain L.A. County deputy speaks publicly for first time

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:42:19 GMT

The grief-stricken fiancée of Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Ryan “Clink” Clikunbroomer, who was killed Saturday in an ambush-style shooting while he sat in his patrol vehicle, spoke publicly for the first time Wednesday at a press conference to announce murder charges against the suspect.  The 30-year-old deputy and his fiancée, Brittany Lindsey, had gotten engaged to be married just four days before the fatal shooting.  “Ryan was the best guy I ever met,” Lindsey said at the podium, unable to hold back tears. “He was so thoughtful and caring. I’m so happy I was able to love him, it was not long enough. I couldn’t wait to start our lives together, to get married and start a family.”   Brittany Lindsey, Ryan Clinkunbroomer's fiancée, speaks at a news conference announcing charges against his accused killer. Sept. 20, 2023. (KTLA)Investigators believe the suspect, 29-year-old Kevin Salazar, ambushed and shot Clinkunbroomer on Sept. 16 as he sat at a red light n...

3 arrested for burglaries targeting homes in West Los Angeles

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:42:19 GMT

Three suspects were arrested for residential burglaries targeting homes in West Los Angeles.The suspects were identified as Vernon Harvey, 22, Qwaee Wright, 18, and Bobby Bolton, 20, by the Los Angeles Police Department. Police believe the suspects are part of a burglary crew responsible for around 20 residential burglaries across West L.A. and the San Fernando Valley.On Sept. 15, three residential burglaries took place in Studio City allegedly involving the suspects. Surveillance footage from the thefts shows the masked thieves breaking into homes and ransacking the residences, escaping with jewelry, designer handbags and other pieces of property.The thieves then drove away in a getaway car, described as a black 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV with a stolen license plate. During one of the break-ins, a suspect took a handbag that contained a hidden tracking device, police said.The handbag’s owner tracked the device to a community in Mar Vista. They drove to the location and observ...

Rider Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Collision on Tropicana Avenue [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:42:19 GMT

34-Year-Old Motorcyclist Hospitalized after Two-Vehicle Crash near Buffalo DriveLAS VEGAS, NV (September 20, 2023) – Thursday evening, a severe motorcycle collision on Tropicana Avenue resulted in significant injuries to one rider.Around 7:45 p.m. on September 7th, law enforcement arrived at the scene near Buffalo Drive.According to reports, a 2014 BMW 320i traveling westbound collided head-on with a 2014 Honda CBR1000RR heading eastbound.The force of the impact ejected the motorcycle rider onto the roadway. Paramedics arrived and took the injured 34-year-old rider to UMC Trauma with life-threatening injuries. As of now, authorities have not disclosed the individual’s identity or place of residence.Meanwhile, the driver of the BMW remained at the scene and cooperated with officers. No signs of impairment were detected.No additional information has been provided by the authorities, and an active investigation is still underway.Motorcycle accidents often result in serious ...

Sunol school board chair goes on the offensive in tense first meeting since Pride flag ban

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:42:19 GMT

For the second time in two weeks, the entire audience at a Sunol Glen Unified District School Board meeting emptied the room before the meeting was over–but this time, of their own accord.Wednesday’s meeting came just a week after the three-member board banned the school from flying Pride flags, in a 2-1 vote, during a contentious proceeding that saw the audience thrown out of the building.This week’s meeting was called with only 24 hours notice, and excluded the lone dissenting board member on the flag vote. The final act of protest came as board chair Ryan Jergensen, who voted for the flag ban last week along with board member Linda Hurley, proceeded to give closing comments defending himself–after being told by board staff that it was not on the agenda, and therefore not permitted.“This is not your platform,” an audience member yelled as dozens filed out of the room.The mood at Wednesday’s meeting was confrontational from the beginning, when Jergensen laun...

Oakland homicide victim identified as 40-year-old city resident

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:42:19 GMT

OAKLAND — A Sept. 1 homicide victim has been identified by authorities as a 40-year-old city resident.Brian Newton, of Oakland, was shot and killed around 11:40 p.m. Sept. 1 in a parking lot in the 2700 block of East 12th Street, police said. He died before paramedics arrived.Police have not announced any arrests, nor said if they’ve identified a suspected motive for the crime. However, investigators believe Newton was the intended victim, authorities said.Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $10,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the killer. Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3821 or 510-238-7950 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.

Florida trio busted in Bay Area for selling suspected counterfeit Apple watches, gold

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:42:19 GMT

(KRON) -- Three people from Florida were arrested in Healdsburg on Tuesday after police found them with suspected counterfeit goods, according to the Healdsburg Police Department. Police received a call at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday from someone who said a group of people tried to sell him a gold chain in the parking lot of Vineyard Shopping Center at 1047 Vine St. The caller notified police because they found the interaction to be suspicious. A Healdsburg police officer later found a car matching the description given by the caller. Woman sues San Francisco McDonald’s over ‘severe’ burns from hot coffee Officers searched the vehicle and found about 30 suspected counterfeit Apple Watches and AirPods, more than 250 pieces of suspected counterfeit gold jewelry, more than $2,500 in cash and several gift cards. "Based on officers' observations it was suspected that the individuals were involved in a counterfeit sales operation," Healdsburg police wrote on Facebook. Maarco Miclescu, 23, Avrin...

PHOTOS: San Francisco burger restaurant broken into overnight

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:42:19 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A restaurant in the Richmond District was broken into early Wednesday morning, according to the San Francisco Police Department. Officers responded to a call around 4:45 a.m. that Hamburger Haven at 800 Clement St. was broken into sometime during the night.The owner of Hamburger Haven sent photos to KRON4 of the damage (see below). One photo shows the business' cash till placed on one of the tables, seemingly empty and without cash. It is unknown how much damage resulted from the break-in. SFPD provided no other information about the incident.Last month, a different burger spot in the Richmond District was hit by burglars. Uncle Boy's at 245 Balboa St. was burglarized, which resulted in over $2,000 worth of total damage. Uncle Boy's and Hamburger Haven are roughly half a mile away from each other in the Richmond District.

Poker player who drew donations for Las Vegas event lied about dying from cancer

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:42:19 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A poker player who said he had terminal cancer and accepted thousands of dollars in donations so he could play in a World Series of Poker tournament in Las Vegas now admits it was all a lie. Rob Mercer told the Las Vegas Review-Journal he made up a stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis for his GoFundMe page in June, the newspaper reported Wednesday. Mercer, of Vallejo, California, was trying to raise enough funds to meet the $10,000 buy-in for the No-limit Hold’em World Championship. He received contributions worth between $30,000 and $50,000, including a stay at a suite in the Bellagio. Even a fellow player from Arizona who suffers from chronic illness donated $2,500. “I’m sorry for not being honest about what my situation was. If I would have done that from Day One, who knows what would have happened,” Mercer told the newspaper. However, the 37-year-old says he won’t be refunding anyone because he believes he has undiagnosed breast cancer. He said he ha...

Moose charges, headbutts and stomps on woman who was walking her dog on wooded trail in Colorado

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:42:19 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A woman walking her dog on a wooded trail in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains spooked a cow moose Wednesday and it charged, headbutting the hiker and stomping on her before she escaped back down the trail, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Authorities said the woman was taken to a hospital but they declined to provide information on the woman’s injuries or condition. They said the moose had stomped on her “several times” and that the dog had minor injuries.The moose attack occurred just west of Boulder and was the third in Boulder County this year, said Kara Van Hoose, a spokesperson for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. She added fatal encounters are rare.Hoose said the animals are often aggressive with dogs, which they perceive as a threat. They also become more aggressive during mating season — called the rut — which is just beginning in Colorado. “If a moose thinks a dog is a threat it’s going to react to it, and that’s normal for a moose,” s...

McCarthy struggles to pass a temporary spending bill to avoid a shutdown as others look at options

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:42:19 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — With no clear strategy, no sure support and not much time left, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy nevertheless vowed Wednesday he would not give up trying to persuade his colleagues to pass a temporary funding bill to prevent a federal government shutdown.But lawmakers watching and waiting for the beleaguered leader to deliver are looking at other options.The Republican speaker met behind closed doors with his GOP colleagues for another day of grueling negotiations — arguing publicly that he still had time to win over hard-line conservatives but privately running out of options to keep the government funded before money runs out before the end of the month. “It’s not September 30 — the game is not over,” McCarthy told reporters as he arrived at the Capitol.But after a more than two hour evening meeting he had only inched closer to a resolution.“We’re very close there,” McCarthy said. “I feel like I just got a little more movement to go there.”Even if McCarthy is able to...