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LAPD volunteer attacked by bees will have to cover own medical expenses, son says

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:05:19 GMT

A Los Angeles Police Department volunteer is on the mend and recovering in the hospital after he was attacked by a swarm of bees in Encino Monday.The volunteer, identified only as Gary, was stung anywhere from 50-100 times as he tried to help with traffic control in a residential neighborhood that was actively being terrorized by a swarm of aggressive bees.Gary is an Air Force veteran who has been an LAPD volunteer for nearly 18 years, according to his son, Daniel. The terrifying attack happened around 5 p.m. on the 17100 block of West Adlon Road. Daniel watched the events unfold on live TV, witnessing his father be swarmed by the bees and ultimately falling to the ground face-first."It was gut-wrenching," Daniel said. "I couldn't even believe it. It looked so painful."He described the feelings of helplessness as he watched his father bleed from the face as he tried to put distance between himself and the swarm."It’s easy to criticize after the fact, but at the time, I'm sure e...

Two Hells Angels guilty of racketeering crimes, including murder and beatdown, third member found not guilty

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:05:19 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Two well-known members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club were convicted of racketeering and other federal offenses Wednesday, while a third member has been acquitted of witness intimidation, authorities said.Raymond “Ray Ray” Foakes, the former president of the Hells Angels’ Sonoma chapter, was convicted of a racketeering conspiracy, assault with a deadly weapon, and witness intimidation, while Christopher “Rain Man” Ranieri was convicted of involvement in a murder conspiracy and racketeering. Brian Burke was found not guilty of intimidating a woman who alleged that Foakes had sexually assaulted her.The convictions mark the next major step in an ongoing prosecution of a dozen members and associations of the Sonoma Hells Angels, and the second trial to result in guilty verdicts. Both Ranieri and Foakes face decades in prison, but a sentencing date has not yet been set, according to court records.Check back for updates 

Federal judge calls out panel over 2011 Thomas concerns

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:05:19 GMT

By Devan Cole | CNNLeaders of the policy-making body for the federal courts repeatedly failed to inform its full membership of complaints raised by lawmakers and watchdog groups about Justice Clarence Thomas’ pattern of nondisclosure on his financial reports more than 10 years ago, a sitting federal judge testified to a Senate panel on Wednesday.In 2011, the Judicial Conference received a number of complaints from lawmakers and watchdog groups about Thomas after media reports revealed that he failed to disclose income his wife earned between 1998 and 2003 from The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank.The complaints asked the conference to refer the matter to the US attorney general to probe whether the justice’s behavior ran afoul of a federal ethics law. Thomas quickly amended his reports when the allegations were brought to his attention, leading the body to conclude that no further action was needed.But US District Judge Mark Wolf, an appointee of President Ronald Reaga...

2 robbed in broad daylight in front of their Oakland home: police

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:05:19 GMT

(KRON) -- Two people were robbed Wednesday afternoon in front of their home, the Oakland Police Department said in an email to KRON4. Police said three suspects robbed two victims just before 2 p.m. on the 2600 block of Fruitvale Avenue. The two victims were standing in front of their residence when they were approached by three unknown individuals -- two of whom were armed with firearms. According to OPD, the suspects pointed their guns at the victims and "forcefully" removed the items from them. Neither the suspects nor the victims were identified by OPD. No information was released about what items the suspects stole. The department will continue to investigate the robbery. OPD says anyone with information is asked to contact 510-238-3482.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: ...

Novak Djokovic loses to Holger Rune, again, this time at Italian Open; Swiatek injured

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:05:19 GMT

ROME (AP) — Novak Djokovic sees a bit of himself in Holger Rune.The 20-year-old Rune is solid in nearly every area: A great mover and super fit physically, he’s strong off both his forehand and backhand, has good hands and is an aggressive returner.Perhaps that’s why Rune has now recorded two victories over Djokovic in little more than six months, beating the 22-time Grand Slam champion 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 Wednesday to reach the Italian Open semifinals.Rune, who also defeated Djokovic in the Paris Masters final in November, troubled the 22-time major winner with his rapid court coverage. He made his opponent hit extra balls on points that Djokovic thought he had already finished off.Djokovic said the consistently damp conditions at the Foro Italico this week were challenging for him.“In these kind of conditions, it’s very difficult to get the ball past him,” Djokovic said. “He’s very, very fast, very quick. Great anticipation. Just a very talented, dynamic player, all-ar...

Twins’ Nick Gordon heading to injured list with fractured right shin

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:05:19 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Minnesota Twins center fielder Nick Gordon is heading to the injured list after he fractured his right shin during Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.The injury occurred when Gordon fouled a pitch by Dylan Covey off his leg during the fifth inning. Gordon grimaced in pain and was looked at trainers for five minutes before he decided to remain in the game. He struck out swinging on the next pitch and then was pulled.Manager Rocco Baldelli said after the Twins’ 7-3 loss that Gordon would “be out for a bit, sadly.” Gordon is batting .185, but had started to find his stride after having a .143 average at the end of April. He was 6 for 19 with two RBIs in his last seven games going into Wednesday. He was hitless in two at-bats in the series finale.Willi Castro and Michael A. Taylor saw time in center after Gordon left.Gordon’s injury wasn’t the only one that happened to the Twins during the series finale between division leaders. S...

Sismo de magnitud 6,4 sacude Guatemala, reporta USGS

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:05:19 GMT

(CNN Español) –– Un sismo de magnitud 6,4 sacudió este miércoles el municipio de Canillá en Guatemala, reportó el Servicio Geológico de Estados Unidos (USGS, por sus siglas en inglés).Esta es una noticia de última hora y se actualizará.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.Source

Weapons detection systems considered in Denver Public Schools safety plan

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:05:19 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — There appears to be interest in the possibility of placing weapons detection systems on Denver Public Schools campuses.Parents who met with the Denver Public Schools superintendent in a teleconference town hall on Wednesday said it's a strategy they’d like to see the district focus on. The superintendent wanted to hear what parents are thinking about the district's long-term safety plan. Public pushes back on SROs in Denver schools It’s the third town hall Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero has hosted. A district spokesperson said 1,200 people participated in the latest town hall. Another 7,000 participated in meetings last week, the district said.The final meeting is planned for Wednesday evening.East High School was referenced several times during the tele-town hall because of the shooting there in March. The shooting at East High left two deans wounded. The student shooter took his own life.Many parents and students have been saying more must be done to protect the...

Ax murder victim had cerebral palsy, autopsy shows

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:05:19 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) — There was a reason 35-year-old Ruth Maclaren couldn't escape when police say her father attacked her mother, and then her, with an ax.An autopsy report obtained by the Problem Solvers confirms Ruth Maclaren had cerebral palsy, a developmental disability that can weaken muscles and cause partial paralysis.Arapahoe County prosecutors have charged 81-year-old Reginald Maclaren with first-degree murder in the March 25 homicides of his 70-year-old wife, Bethany, and disabled daughter. 16 guns stolen from parked truck The autopsy report helps explain why the woman did not run out of her Englewood home the moment her father started swinging an ax at his wife before attacking his daughter. According to medical records, Ruth Maclaren had a history of cerebral palsy that included a "large left cerebral hemisphere porencephalic cyst, chronic weakness of her right upper extremity and epilepsy."Police find ax, body parts in trash cansAn arrest affidavit revealed Regin...

Littleton officer receives Medal of Valor from Biden for heroic action

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:05:19 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) – A Colorado police officer was awarded with the Medal of Valor by President Joe Biden Wednesday at the White House for his acts of bravery in the line of duty.Cpl. Jeffrey Farmer of the Littleton Police Department was honored for his action to save the life of another officer while being shot at and fighting his own serious injury. Original story: Man carjacked after Littleton officer shot: ‘He said he would kill me’ On Sept. 20, 2021, Farmer and Officer David Snook responded to a call of shots fired. Snook was running behind the suspect, Rigoberto Valles Dominguez, into a nearby apartment building. Snook was shot multiple times in the doorway, according to the Littleton Police Department.Farmer was also chasing the suspect and severely injured his knee in doing so, LPD said. Despite his injuries, he began dragging Snook out of the doorway and was again met with gunfire from Dominguez, who was on the second-floor stairwell. While under fire, Farmer stayed with ...