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Nearly 140 arrested in Southern California wildfires child sex abuse raids

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:12:10 GMT

139 people were arrested in a sweeping multi-agency crackdown on child sex abuse and child pornography this month, the Los Angeles Police Department announced Wednesday.The crackdown, dubbed Operation Online Guardian, involved over 100 agencies that comprise LAPD’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.“Child exploitation is one of the most horrendous crimes affecting our most vulnerable members of the community,” Joe McNally, Assistant U.S. Attorney General, said at a news conference Wednesday morning. “Through these crimes, predators target those who can’t protect themselves.”The operation unfolded in two phases.In the first, officers went undercover on social media to identify individuals who were trafficking child porn, LAPD said. The second phase involved executing search warrants in five Southern California counties.LAPD Chief Michel Moore speaks at a news conference announcing a multi-agency child sex abuse crackdown. July 26, 2023. (KTLA)“Vulnerable children wer...

Riley Reid: A Wife, a Mother, a Sex Symbol, And a Rockstar

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:12:10 GMT

Riley Reid, a name synonymous with the adult entertainment industry, has managed to transcend the boundaries of her profession and redefine what it means to be a modern woman. Behind the allure of her on-screen persona lies a multi-talented individual – a devoted wife, a caring mother, a savvy entrepreneur, and a source of inspiration for many. In a candid and humorous podcast interview with Rockstar Lifestyle and guest host, Shay Navarro, also known as PAPERma$HAY, Riley Reid revealed the various facets of her life beyond the spotlight.Now renowned for her charm and wit, Riley originally emerged as one of the most prominent figures in the history of the adult film industry. However, there’s much more to her than meets the eye. Beyond her thriving career, Riley is a loving wife and doting mother to a toddler daughter. Her journey into motherhood has brought new dimensions to her life, allowing her to balance personal and professional pursuits with remarkable grace.Even w...

High school student sentenced for Jan. 6 riot actions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:12:10 GMT

By Michael Kunzelman and Lindsay Whitehurst | Associated PressWASHINGTON — A high school student who stormed the U.S. Capitol, assaulted a police officer and sat in a Senate floor chair reserved for the vice president was sentenced on Wednesday to one year in prison.Georgia resident Bruno Joseph Cua was 18 when he attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, making him one of the youngest people charged in the riot.Before learning his sentence, Cua apologized for his actions and told U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss that he is ashamed of his role in a mob’s “attack on democracy.”“Everything that day was just one terrible decision after another,” said Cua, now 21.Moss sentenced Cua to a prison term of one year and one day followed by three years of supervised release. The judge convicted Cua of felony charges after a trial earlier this year.Moss told Cua that he was prepared to give him a longer prison sentence before he heard his statement in court on Wednesd...

San Jose State football kicks off prepation for tough 2023 schedule

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:12:10 GMT

SAN JOSE — As San Jose State kicked off its first practice of training camp ahead of the 2023 season, there’s a persistent feeling that this year’s team may be coach Brent Brennan’s best yet.But the Spartans also know their 2023 schedule is a gauntlet that will surely test them all season long.San Jose State held its first practice of the season on Wednesday, exactly one month before the Spartans travel to Los Angeles to face Pac-12 regular season champions USC and reigning Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Caleb Williams.That game is the first of a brutal six-game opening stretch, facing four teams that won double digit games last year and a fifth who won nine.“Those are going to be tough games,” San Jose State quarterback Chevan Cordeiro said. “It’s a tough schedule for us, but that’s what we really like. We’re looking forward to this season, and some tough games that will put us on the map.”San Jose Spartans quarterback Chevan Cordeiro looks to pass during their first practice o...

How invasive — or effective — will Berkeley’s new license plate readers be?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:12:10 GMT

BERKELEY — Can a city tackle spikes in violent property crimes, auto thefts and traffic violations without violating privacy rights and increasing police enforcement stops that might be racially biased?Berkeley officials say they can walk that line with the upcoming installation of 52 license plate readers along the city’s busy streets and bustling public corridors as part of a two-year pilot program to help the city’s understaffed police force investigate criminal activity.The technology — Automatic License Plate Readers, or ALPRs — captures images of license plates, then cross-references them with law enforcement crime databases. Police are alerted when plates match descriptions of vehicles involved in active crimes or connected to missing-person reports, according to police Sgt. Joe Ledoux.While similar readers currently are used in several Bay Area cities along freeways, bridges and many parking lots, the community was sharply divided during Tuesday’s Ber...

SF police shoot, kill suspect in Bayview District

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:12:10 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A San Francisco police officer shot and killed a suspect in the city's Bayview District on Wednesday, the San Francisco Police Department confirmed.The shooting happened in the area of Fairfax Avenue and Catalina Street.SFPD said plain-clothes officers were making an arrest when a second person approached them at about 2:53 p.m. The man was possibly armed, per police. An officer shot the man after he did not follow commands, per police. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.Police do not believe the person who was killed was related to the initial arrest. 2 arrested in San Francisco Sanchez Stairs crash, carjacking People are being advised to expect traffic delays, consider alternative routes, and plan for additional travel time.The shooting will be investigated by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office, SFPD Internal Affairs and the Department of Police Accountability. SFPD will also host a town hall regarding the shooting. This is a developing sto...

Naked woman on Bay Bridge suffered mental health crisis: CHP

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:12:10 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A woman was experiencing a mental health crisis when she took off her clothes, got out of her car, and fired a gun on the Bay Bridge during Tuesday's evening rush-hour, according to the California Highway Patrol. At first, confused drivers thought traffic had gridlocked on the bridge because of a crash. The woman's abandoned car was in the middle of Interstate-80's traffic lanes.Once drivers spotted the naked woman walking along the bridge with a knife and a gun, they realized the danger of the situation."For whatever reason, this woman exited her vehicle with this firearm. She began shooting rounds into the air. People (were) caught in this backup, not knowing what's ahead, thinking it's a crash (and) trying to go around. As they are now driving past her, she is firing rounds left and right," CHP Officer Andrew Barclay said. The woman was yelling, brandishing weapons, and attempting to get into other cars, witnesses told 911 dispatchers.Frightened motorists ...

Here's how much it costs to see Taylor Swift at Levi's Stadium

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:12:10 GMT

(KRON) -- Taylor Swift's world-famous tour is finally coming to the Bay Area this weekend. But if you're a Swiftie looking to secure last-minute tickets, be ready to shell out some major cash. T-Swizzle will take the stage on Friday and Saturday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara -- or "Swiftie Clara." Tickets for either night cost upwards of $1,000. On SeatGeek Wednesday, there was just one single ticket for sale going for less than $1,000. The ticket was for Friday night, in section 419, offering an obstructed view from the second-to-top row of the stadium. That price shoots all the way up to $1,326 once fees are involved. Swifties are preparing for Taylor Swift concerts by listening to these songs On StubHub, two Friday tickets listed as having an unrestricted view were available for $1,112 each before fees. They are two sections over from SeatGeek's cheapest tickets, in section 417—the price vaults to $1,445 apiece once fees are included. The cheapest post-fee ticket KRON4 coul...

Video: Lowline Fire burning near Crested Butte

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:12:10 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A wildfire named the Lowline Fire is burning approximately 14 miles north northeast of Gunnison and 11 miles southwest of Crested Butte, the U.S. Forest Service said. The fire sparked on Wednesday morning and the USFS said the cause is lightning. Reports of the fire were on the ridge between Squirrel and Mill Creeks in Gunnison County.As of 6:30 p.m., it was burning 402 acres and is 0% contained. Officials said it is a threat to structures and evacuation notices and pre-evacuation notices were sent out to residents affected.   How Boulder is using mushrooms to fight wildfires A mandatory evacuation order was sent to residents in the Mill Creek Drainage area west of the intersection of County Road 730 and 727. A pre-evacuation notice for residents along CR 818 to the intersection with CR 730 (Ohio Creek) was issued just before 7 p.m."Three engines and one hand crew are on scene working to suppress the fire with additional resources on the way. A Type 2 helicopter ...

Broncos camp under Sean Payton has entirely different vibe from Nathaniel Hackett's 'Camp Cupcake'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:12:10 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Judging by the vibe at Wednesday's “ramp-up” workout, the Denver Broncos are in for a much tougher training camp under new head coach Sean Payton than the infamous “Camp Cupcake” they took part in under Nathaniel Hackett a year ago.“We all saw it in the intensity and the sense of urgency from OTAs and minicamp and it just carried over into the practice that we just had,” wide receiver Courtland Sutton said. "... I was just talking to one of the guys in the weight room about how we do anything is how we do everything.”Players appear to have steeled themselves for a much more rigorous training camp and preseason slate than they had under Hackett, who was canned after just 11 months and four wins.“You can see it with their weights and the workouts we did yesterday, I think they're in good shape,” Payton said after the spirited 90-minute practice that officially kicked off his first training camp in Denver. Broncos defensive lineman suspended for betting on gam...