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Human remains found at San Fernando Valley home

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:53:37 GMT

Los Angeles police have launched a homicide investigation after human remains were discovered on a property in the San Fernando Valley Tuesday morning.Sky5 footage showed crime scene tape surrounding an area along Woodley Avenue adjacent to a home on Community Court, which appeared to be the focus of the investigation. L.A. city fire Department crews were assisting police.Homicide detectives and L.A. city fire crews at the crime scene on Community Court in North Hills, California. Nov. 21, 2023. Homicide detectives and L.A. city fire crews at the crime scene on Community Court in North Hills, California. Nov. 21, 2023. Homicide detectives and L.A. city fire crews at the crime scene on Community Court in North Hills, California. Nov. 21, 2023. No other details were immediately available.This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA for updates.

Tree trimmer electrocuted in Cheviot Hills

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:53:37 GMT

A tree trimmer died after getting electrocuted in Cheviot Hills Tuesday afternoon, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.The trimmer, only identified as a man about 30 years old, was about 20 or 25 feet up a tree or hedges when responders arrived at the scene in the 10300 block of West Glenbarr Avenue at about 1:20 p.m.The L.A. Department of Water and Power (LADWP) de-energized the power lines and firefighters used a ladder to get to the man, but he was "beyond medical help" and declared dead at the scene, officials said.He "appears to have been electrocuted," according to the initial LAFD alert."Firefighters will conduct a body recovery to bring the patient to ground level," officials said.His name was not immediately released.

In-N-Out planning another location in this Southern California city

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:53:37 GMT

In-N-Out Burger's empire is expanding again in California's Inland Empire.The Lake Elsinore Planning Commission recently voted 5-0 to approve permits for a second In-N-Out location in the city as part of a larger development along Dexter Avenue between Crane and Allan streets, Patch reports.The 3,887-square-foot restaurant will include a two-lane drive-thru and will be advertised by a 45-tall In-N-Out Burger sign that drivers will see from the 15 Freeway. Raunchy, alcohol-fueled Taco Bell party included open sex, lawsuit claims It will be the sixth location in southwest Riverside County. The other Lake Elsinore location is at 331 Railroad Canyon Road, just east of the 15 Freeway.The Southern California-based fast-food chain, which just celebrated its 75th anniversary, is approaching 400 locations in California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado and Oregon. It has recently announced plans to expand into Tennessee and New Mexico in the coming years.A menu is displayed in the drive-thr...

1 beach reopens, but bacteria keeps multiple others closed in L.A. County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:53:37 GMT

One local beach has been cleared of having dangerous bacterial levels, but several others remain closed to the public, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said on Tuesday.Visitors should not swim, surf or play in the ocean at the following areas, as warnings of high bacterial levels remain in place: Mothers Beach in Marina Del ReyThe entire swim areaSanta Monica Pier in Santa Monica100 yards up and down the coast from the pierSanta Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach near Will Rogers Tower 18100 yards up and down the coast from the creekMalibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach 100 yards up and down the coast from the public restroomsPico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica South Tower 20100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.Redondo Beach Pier in Redondo Beach100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.World Way Extension at Dockweiler State Beach100 yards up and down the coast from the jetty.28th Street extension in Manhatta...

Franco Cavaleri: From Personal Triumph in Sport to Pioneering Medical Research

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:53:37 GMT

In the bodybuilding arenas of Vancouver, BC, during the 1990s, Franco Cavaleri was making more than just muscular waves. Behind the well-defined physique was a keen mind, one that was deeply intrigued by the intricate relationship between nutrition and human performance. His streak of unprecedented bodybuilding victories was not only a testament to his physical prowess but also a deeper understanding of nutritional biochemistry.Franco’s commitment to understanding his body’s response to nutrients led him to discover the remarkable benefits of Curcumin. But when the world’s Curcumin supply took a hit, so did Franco’s health. The ensuing diagnosis of Severe Ulcerative Colitis threatened to overshadow his achievements and end his bodybuilding journey. But for Franco, this was more than just a setback. It was a research opportunity.The correlation between the decline in his health and the absence of Curcumin was clear. “The original impetus to engage in thi...

Barbara Solve Killed in Rear-End Collision on Highway 101 [Petaluma, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:53:37 GMT

90-Year-Old Woman Pronounced Dead after Rear-End Accident near East Washington StreetPETALUMA, CA (November 21, 2023) – Barbara Solve, 90, died late Monday afternoon in a rear-end crash on northbound Highway 101 near East Washington Street.The incident occurred around 4:42 p.m. Officers say Solve was driving a northbound Honda CR-V at high speeds during stop and go traffic. The Honda then struck the rear of a Range Rover that was traveling at slow speeds.Paramedics took Solve, of Cotati to Petaluma Valley Hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.Officers shut down the surrounding area for a brief time during cleaning duties. Once available, more details will be released to the public.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Barbara Solve.If you have lost someone you love in a car accident, you do not have to face the aftermath alone. At Sweet James, they know...

Letters: Tiresome attacks | Wrong call | Unlikely to help | A different election | War in Gaza | ‘Fool theory’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:53:37 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.Walters’ attacks onNewsom are tiresomeRe: “Public support for governor is sinking rapidly” (Page A6, Nov. 10).The Nov. 10 Mercury News had yet another article by Dan Walters of CalMatters excoriating Gov. Newsom.Let’s agree that Gov. Newsom has flaws and has made mistakes. (Even Newsom would concur.) But Walters’ perpetual, imbalanced vilification of all things Newsom reveals malice and bias, not objectivity. I don’t recall Walters saying a single positive thing about Newsom. Ever.Worse than being one-sided, it’s boring. We get it. Enough.Rajiv BhatejaLos Altos HillsColumn makes wrongcall on educationRe: “California needs to fix school curricula before adding more” (Page A6, Nov. 15).Dan Walters is usually on target, but he missed the mark this time.Walters argues that adding new “mandates” in K-12 education takes away from basic reading a...

Long a fan of autocrats, Trump praises Argentina’s new leader

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:53:37 GMT

By Nicholas Riccardi and Jill Colvin | Associated PressNEW YORK — Donald Trump has long praised a particular type of foreign leader — men he describes as “tough” and “strong,” even if they have chipped away at their countries’ democratic norms.The former president and GOP front-runner is now celebrating the newly elected leader of Argentina, Javier Milei, a wild-haired, chainsaw-wielding self-described “anarcho-capitalist” dubbed “the madman” by his admirers.“A very special congratulations to Javier Milei on a great race for president of Argentina,” Trump exulted in a video posted Tuesday on his social media site that echoed an earlier statement. “I am very proud of you. You will turn your country around and truly Make Argentina Great Again!”Milei’s resounding win gives Trump a new potential ally if he wins the White House again — and underscores his enduring influence on global politics in the near-...

Christmas concerts: Here are 3 awesome shows to check out this season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:53:37 GMT

Here are three cool concerts for Bay Area music fans to catch in December:Celebrate Christmas — Danny Gokey and Natalie Grant are co-headlining K-LOVE’s Celebrate Christmas Tour, which stops Dec. 11 at 3Crosses Church in Castro Valley. The former is an “American Idol” alum who is now known for such hits as “Haven’t Seen It Yet” and “We All Need Jesus.” The latter is a five-time winner of the Dove Award for female vocalist of the year and sings such beautiful numbers as “You Will Be Found” and “King of the World.” Mac Powell is also on the bill. Showtime is 7 p.m. and tickets are $31.50-$55, 3crosses.church.Related ArticlesMusic | Rolling Stones announce 2024 tour dates with stop at Levi’s Stadium Music | Big holiday radio concert set for downtown San Jose is canceled for 2023 Music | Review: Amazing vocalist delivers music and hope during only NorCal concert...

Another San Mateo County District 1 supervisor candidate drops out of race against Jackie Speier

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:53:37 GMT

They are running for the exits. Another candidate has pulled out of the San Mateo County’s District 1 supervisor race — the third since former Congresswoman Jackie Speier joined the contest in September.Jorge Quezada Flores, a 23-year-old county public health policy outreach officer who was making his first bid for public office, said in a campaign statement that he decided to suspend his campaign “after experiencing first-hand the mental toll that launching a grassroots campaign has on oneself and their loved ones.”“I am forever grateful for those who have supported my efforts, from my campaign team to the members of our community,” Flores said in a statement. “Thank you for believing in me and having my back. Though I wish I could’ve kept the campaign going, I also have to look out for my own health and I will still do everything I can to help out my community through my job as a public health policy outreach officer with the county....