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Video captures rope-climbing burglar steal lotto scratchers, cigarettes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:03:48 GMT

Surveillance footage captured a burglar rappelling into a local business after cutting a hole in the roof and breaking through the ceiling earlier this week.  The unusual robbery occurred just before 7 a.m. Monday at M&M Smoke and Gift Shop in the 1500 block of Colorado Boulevard in Eagle Rock.  Video shows the suspect dressed in dark clothing slowly come down a rope and jump to the ground where they retrieved a bag that they had already dropped from the ceiling. Once down, the person starts rifling through the shelves behind the store’s counter.  Surveillance footage captured a burglar rappelling into an Eagle Rock store on Nov. 13, 2023. Surveillance footage captured a burglar rappelling into an Eagle Rock store on Nov. 13, 2023. Surveillance footage captured a burglar rappelling into an Eagle Rock store on Nov. 13, 2023. Store employee, Roy Hanna, surveys damage done to the smoke and gift shop after the burglary on Nov. 13, 2023. Store employee, Roy Hanna, surv...

Woman killed in Arlington Heights hit-and-run crash; suspect at large

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:03:48 GMT

A suspect remains at large after a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Arlington Heights on Tuesday.The victim, who was only identified as a 66-year-old woman, was struck as she was crossing the intersection at Venice Boulevard and 12th Avenue shortly before 7 a.m.Surveillance footage of the crash shows the woman using the crosswalk when a white SUV suddenly speeds through and strikes her. The violent impact sent her flying into the air as her body was tossed down the busy street.The driver doesn’t stop and continues speeding away. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene by arriving officers.A suspect remains at large after a 66-year-old woman was killed in a violent hit-and-run crash in Arlington Heights on Nov. 14, 2023. (OnScene.TV)A suspect remains at large after a 66-year-old woman was killed in a violent hit-and-run crash in Arlington Heights on Nov. 14, 2023. (OnScene.TV)A suspect remains at large after a 66-year-old woman was killed in a violent hit-and-run crash i...

'Beauty and the Beast' attraction closing at Disney's California Adventure Park

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:03:48 GMT

Beast’s Library, an attraction that allowed guests to explore the “Beauty and the Beast” character’s secret library, will permanently close on Dec. 10, Disneyland officials announced Tuesday.Disney’s Imagination Campus, an educational program that teaches students how to use their imagination to solve various challenges, will take over the space.“Our plan is for Imagination Campus to use the Beast's Library space moving forward and the final day for guests to experience Beast's Library will be Dec. 10,” a Disneyland official told KTLA. Disneyland’s ‘Fantasmic!’ expected to return in May 2024 The Beast's Library attraction is tucked away inside the Sorcerer’s Workshop located in Hollywood Land at Disney’s California Adventure Park. The famous Prince portrait hangs in the middle of the room and guests can watch as it changes to the clawed version, just like it did in the 1991 animated film.The enchanted book in the library will also ask guests a series of questions to determine whic...

Firefighters put out garbage fire next to 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:03:48 GMT

Los Angeles firefighters quickly put out a garbage fire that was burning next to the 10 Freeway Tuesday night, just days after another fire caused significant damage to the heavily trafficked roadway.The fire was first reported around 5 p.m. on the 1500 block of South Long Beach Avenue.Video from Sky5 showed firefighters spraying down the flames as the fire burned near the elevated freeway. The fire appeared to be knocked down in several minutes without any impact to traffic or structures.According to the PulsePoint app, a service used by the Los Angeles City and County Fire Departments, firefighters reported to handful of "refuse fires" in that same general area on Tuesday. Firefighters made quick work of a blaze burning near the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 14, 2023, just days after a destructive fire seriously damaged the roadway.Earlier on Tuesday, firefighters had to extinguish a blaze burning below another L.A. freeway, this time in South Los Angeles near the int...

Jeremy Renner posts recovery update 10 months after accident

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:03:48 GMT

Actor Jeremy Renner is looking spry and moving well 10 months after a horrific accident that nearly cost him his life.In a video posted to Renner's Instagram, the "Hawkeye" actor can be seen skipping left and right and stretching his legs as he traverses a steep driveway before turning around to jog back to the top.In the post, Renner said he was celebrating 10 months of recovery and reflecting on his progress.Actor Jeremy Renner celebrates 10 months of recovery after his near-death experience by showing off his improved mobility on Nov. 14, 2023. (Jeremy Renner on Instagram)"First attempt at any of this activity (especially at steep grade) and was brought to tears of joy, hopefulness, and gratitude for all your support along with my family and friends," Renner wrote.He added that he has many reasons to keep pushing himself, but said his fans and loved ones give him fuel to keep going.Renner was seriously injured on New Year's Day when he was run over by a large snowplow on his prop...

Cooper Huff Dies in Motorcycle Collision on Spring Mountain Road [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:03:48 GMT

22-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Accident near Interstate 15LAS VEGAS, NV (November 14, 2023) – A motorcycle collision claimed the life of Cooper Huff Sunday afternoon, on Spring Mountain Road. Emergency services arrived at the incident site, near Interstate 15 around 3:15 p.m.According to reports, the 22-year-old Huff was traveling north when he entered the westbound off-ramp on Spring Mountain, colliding with a concrete barrier. The impact threw Huff from the motorcycle onto the road. Paramedics rushed him to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.In the aftermath, authorities closed the roadway for clearing operations, and it was reopened by 8:00 p.m. Further details will be provided once they become available.The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Cooper Huff who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.Losing a loved one in a motorcycle accident is always a traumatic experience for those...

Giovany Escobedo Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Collision on Osborn Road [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:03:48 GMT

29-Year-Old Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after Fatal Accident on 83rd AvenuePHOENIX, AZ (November 14, 2023) – Giovany Escobedo lost his life Friday night in a pedestrian collision on Osborn Road. At approximately 6:00 p.m., law enforcement responded near 83rd Avenue following numerous emergency calls.According to reports, Escobedo was walking in a marked crosswalk against the signal when he was initially struck by the driver of an SUV. He was then hit by several other vehicles. The male driver involved in the first collision remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation, showing no signs of impairment, as stated by officers.Medical professionals later pronounced 29-year-old Escobedo dead at the scene. For a short period, emergency crews closed off the surrounding area to facilitate cleanup and conduct preliminary duties. Those with additional information about the accident are urged to contact local authorities.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would lik...

Ex-SJSU trainer sentenced to 2 years in prison for sexually abusing athletes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:03:48 GMT

SAN JOSE – A former San Jose State University athletic trainer was sentenced Tuesday to two years in federal prison for sexually abusing female athletes under the guise of providing medical treatment, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Shootout follows robbery of Santa Cruz cannabis facility Crime and Public Safety | Despite privacy concerns, Morgan Hill embraces web of 50 surveillance cameras snapping license plates Crime and Public Safety | San Jose police arrest two in connection to alleged organized crime spree Crime and Public Safety | Stanford: Authorities release sketch of hate crime suspect Crime and Public Safety | San Jose police arrest man in connection to Cinco de Mayo shooting In addition to the prison term, 56-year-old Scott Shaw, was ordered to serve one year of supervised release after he leaves prison as well as pay a $15,000 fine, prose...

Stanford Cardinal QB Daniels ‘day-to-day’ for Big Game vs. Cal Bears

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:03:48 GMT

Stanford coach Troy Taylor said that starting quarterback Ashton Daniels is “day-to-day” heading into the 126th Big Game Saturday at Stanford Stadium.Taylor doesn’t disclose specific injury information, but the sophomore appeared to hurt his left hand while being tackled in the second quarter last week against Oregon State. Daniels re-entered the game for the second half, but seemed to aggravate the injury after being tackled again midway through the fourth quarter and never returned.Daniels has thrown for 1,346 yards in the past five games, the fifth-most in the Pac-12, and his 58 carries over the last three games are the 11th-most by a QB in the FBS in that stretch.In the last month, Daniels led a 29-point second-half comeback against Colorado and compiled 448 yards against Washington, the second-most total yards in a game by a Stanford QB. But he has struggled in his past two games, throwing for 115 yards on 31 attempts against Washington State and throwing three interceptions ag...

Why SF Giants left 2 promising prospects unprotected in Rule 5 draft

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:03:48 GMT

The deadline to protect players from the upcoming Rule 5 draft came and passed Tuesday with the Giants leaving two of their top position player prospects exposed, betting that both are still too raw to meet the requirement they spend all year on a major-league roster.Shortstop Aeverson Arteaga and center fielder Grant McCray, the Giants’ No. 7 and No. 12 prospects according to MLB Pipeline, will be available for any team willing to select them in the Dec. 6 draft and keep them on their major-league roster all of next season, a move the Giants pulled off with Blake Sabol in 2023.The Giants instead added a trio of pitchers — RHP Trevor McDonald, LHP Erik Miller and RHP Kai-Wei Teng — to the 40-man roster ahead of the deadline, which president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi explained was more a reflection on the state of baseball under the current rules than their feelings toward the younger position player prospects.“Having capable reinforcements and capable reinforce...