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California man sentenced for mailing meth to southern Illinois

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:38:24 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - A California man attempted to ship methamphetamine across the country to the Metro East region by hiding the drugs in children's toys.Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois said Jewelion Yarbrough, 34, pleaded guilty to three counts of distribution of methamphetamine. According to court documents, informants working with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives identified Yarbrough in July 2019 as a meth dealer.Agents contacted Yarbrough on social media and arranged three separate purchases of the drug. Yarbrough admitted sending a combined total of more than 100 grams of methamphetamine in three shipments. Crews investigating fatal 3-vehicle crash in north St. Louis In the first two shipments, Yarbrough hid the drugs in children's toys. With the third shipment, he hid the meth inside a kitchen appliance box.Federal authorities identified Yarbrough's fingerprints on both the drugs and packaging.A U.S....

Felon accused of robbing pizza delivery driver in Central West End

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:38:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A convicted felon was indicted in federal court last week for allegedly robbing a pizza delivery driver at gunpoint in a popular St. Louis neighborhood.Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri said Antione Shockley, 25, and his girlfriend placed a false order with a local Domino's on April 13, and provided a delivery address of a vacant home in the Central West End.When the driver arrived at the home, prosecutors claim Shockley pointed a gun at the victim and stole two pizzas, hot wings, and the insulated bag the driver had been carrying. Crews investigating fatal 3-vehicle crash in north St. Louis St. Louis police traced the order to Shockley's email address, as well as Shockley's phone.Shockley was arrested on June 24 after allegedly firing a handgun into the air in a school zone. Shockley passed the handgun over to a woman that was with him, and then pulled two more firearms from his waistband.The indictment charges Shockley w...

Driver who forced CSP trooper to jump to safety suspected of being drunk

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:38:24 GMT

Colorado State Patrol leadership is sounding the alarm after a trooper was injured by a suspected drunk driver Saturday morning — the 12th time this year a driver has struck a patrol car on the side of the road.“Lives are at risk,” State Patrol Chief Col. Matthew Packard said during a Monday afternoon press conference.The trooper, Kevin Bagley, fell nearly 30 feet down an embankment after leaping out of the way when the driver crashed into his patrol car Saturday morning near Interstate 270 in Adams County. Bagley was hospitalized and released Sunday afternoon.Earlier that morning, a different driver — also suspected to be drunk — crashed into an unoccupied patrol vehicle at the same location.“We got lucky,” Packard said. “But I’m not willing to rely on luck.”The state patrol chief said charges are anticipated for the two drivers who crashed into the patrol cars.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Crash force...

Swiss firm chooses Colorado for solar cell manufacturing plant

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:38:24 GMT

Meyer Burger, a Swiss maker of solar cells and modules, will locate a new manufacturing plant in Colorado Springs as it boosts its U.S. presence, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade announced Monday.The new plant is expected to bring up to 380 paying an average annual wage of $77,842, which is nearly 130% of the average annual wage in El Paso County. Project managers, operators, facility managers, process engineers, and maintenance personnel are among the positions that will be added.On Thursday morning, the Colorado Economic Development Commission approved $4.9 million in Job Growth Incentive Tax Credits for the company under the codename Project Blanc. Those credits can offset future state taxes, provided the company creates the targeted number of jobs at the stated salary range within an eight-year period.An additional $84 million in incentives and support is coming from El Paso County, Colorado Springs Utilities, the City of Colorado Springs, and ...

Southern California's longest-running newspaper files for bankruptcy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:38:24 GMT

The Santa Barbara News-Press, once an illustrious and revered publication that was essential to Southern California readers for decades, has filed for bankruptcy and laid off what remains of its current staff.The paper, which began publishing more than 150 years ago, filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy last week following years of newsroom turmoil, declining readership and an evolving industry.The bankruptcy filing is a liquidation, not a reorganization, meaning the historic publication has seen its last days.The News-Press once played a vital role in keeping Southern Californians, particularly residents of the coastal enclave that bears its name, informed on the day-to-day matters of the city, local politics and global headlines.In 1962, the paper won a Pulitzer Prize for its coverage of the John Birch Society, a far-right political action group that had set up shop in the city. Santa Barbara News-Press owner and co-publisher Wendy McCaw returns to the United States Bankruptcy Court bui...

Six Flags' newest food festival allows guests to sample food from across the world

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:38:24 GMT

Taking a page out of playbooks from Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain unveiled its newest food festival, “Flavors of the World,” this summer.Roller coaster enthusiasts hoping to take a break from rides and try some new food can enjoy dishes from seven different countries without having to board a plane. Solar panels to be installed at Six Flags Magic Mountain The event features booths from India, Greece, France, Italy, China, Korea and the Caribbean that serve specialty foods, desserts and beverages from those locations. The full menu can be found on the theme park website.The enterance walkway to the Flavors of the World food festival at Six Flags Magic Mountain. (KTLA) A sample plate of the Gochujang Chicken Wings from the Korea booth. (KTLA) Two cups of iced Masala Chai from the India booth. (KTLA) A toasted ravioli diish from the Italy booth at the Flavors of the World food festival. (KTLA) A plate of three macaroons and a lavendar lemonade from the ...

Driver dies, dog survives after car goes off cliff in Chatsworth 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:38:24 GMT

A driver was killed after their vehicle went off a cliff in Chatsworth. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, firefighters found the vehicle over the side of Santa Susana Pass Road with the driver dead. A dog was located in or near the vehicle, authorities said. Los Angeles Animal Services is responding to assist with the canine, who appeared to be in good condition.  Man, woman found dead inside car in Rancho Palos Verdes “Firefighters are conducting a wider search of the area,” LAFD said. “So far, no additional patients have been located.” The Los Angeles Police Department and the L.A. County Medical Examiner are handling the investigation. Santa Susana Pass Road is closed indefinitely in both directions west of Iverson Road and The Church at Rocky Peak. 

Save time with apps that read articles aloud

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:38:24 GMT

If you're anything like me, you have a long list of articles you want to read, but somehow, we never have the time to get through them all.These apps and tools can help you power through your reading list with helpful features like making text easier to read and even reading your articles aloud.Reader Mode on SafariOn the iPhone, Safar has a built-in reader mode. When you're in an article, first, tap the letters icon near the web address, then look for an icon that says "Reader" and tap it. This strips away ads, photos, and other clutter so you can focus on the main text.Pocket AppIf you don't have time to read something now, Pocket lets you save articles for whenever you're ready. It works across all your devices and downloads the content of articles so you can read offline too. Pocket even has an audio feature that will read you your list of articles. Just tap the Listen icon at the top of your article list. It's pretty basic and seems to just read through the articles in the orde...

Oscar De La Hoya reveals the emotional journey of filming his documentary

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:38:24 GMT

All that glitters is not always golden. That's the line Warner Bros. Discovery used to describe the two-part documentary about boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya. The Golden Boy is giving fans a no-holds-barred look at his life. The journey was an emotional one for the champ. He given choked up talking about it to KTLA 5's Sam Rubin. "I was bawling like a baby," he said about filming. "It's a documentary that's very open and very authentic. It just takes you through my whole life of literally what happened. How was I treated when I was six years old, from my parents, from the world when I won the gold medal."When it came to boxing, it was an outlet for De La Hoya to release the rage he had pent up inside him from living in an abusive home. "The boxing ring is my escape," he explained. "The boxing ring is like my safe haven. I feel safe there."Some of the issues he was trying to escape stemmed from his relationship with his mother. In 1992, De La Hoya won the Gold Medal at the Olympic ...

Motorcycle Accident on Mountain House Road Kills One [Alameda County, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:38:24 GMT

Rider Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Collision near West Grant Line RoadALAMEDA COUNTY, CA (July 24, 2023) – Saturday night, one rider was fatally struck in a motorcycle accident on Mountain House Road.First responders arrived to the scene around 9:20 p.m., near West Grant Line Road.At this time, the events leading up to the incident remain unclear. However, reports indicate that the collision involved a motorcycle.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced the motorcyclist dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released their identity.Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Once available, further details will be provided.The team at Sweet James would like to offer their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased victim. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.Reach out to Sweet James today and let them help you win your motorcycle accident ...