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4 arrested in connection with flash mob robberies in Southern California

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:09 GMT

Police have arrested four suspects in connection with a series of flash mob robberies taking place across Southern California.The suspects are believed to be part of an organized retail theft ring that targeted several high-end retail stores in Los Angeles and Riverside counties, according to the California Attorney General's Office.The suspects were identified as:- Ziona Famoso, 18, from Compton- Alana Hart, 18, from Los Angeles- Jordan Harris, 18, from Los Angeles- Jason Smith, 18, from Los AngelesThe smash-and-grab burglaries took place between Aug. 1 to Aug. 12 at:- A Burberry outlet store in Riverside County with around $97,000 of stolen merchandise on Aug. 1, involving two suspects- A YSL store at the Americana Mall in Glendale with around $300,000 of stolen goods on Aug. 8, involving two suspects- A Nordstrom at the Westfield Topanga Mall with around $356,000 of stolen items on Aug. 12 involving three suspects- Two of the suspects are also accused of carrying out a carjacking...

Westfield Century City mall cleared after reported robbery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:09 GMT

After investigating a possible theft at the Westfield Century City mall Friday evening, police have determined no crime took place.Earlier in the day, officers received reports of a possible smash-and-grab robbery around 5:43 p.m. at the shopping center located on the 10200 block of Santa Monica Boulevard.At the time, witnesses reportedly said they saw the suspects putting on masks before ransacking a store and fleeing the area, but Los Angeles police later found no evidence of a robbery. 4 arrested in connection with flash mob robberies in Southern California Police are searching for robbery suspects that targeted the Westfield Century City Mall on Aug. 25, 2023. (KTLA)Police are searching for robbery suspects that targeted the Westfield Century City Mall on Aug. 25, 2023. (KTLA)Police are searching for robbery suspects that targeted the Westfield Century City Mall on Aug. 25, 2023. (KTLA)The Westfield Century City mall in Los Angeles. (KTLA)No further details were released on th...

Five-bedroom home sells in Palo Alto for $7.8 million

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:09 GMT

A 3,149-square-foot house built in 1939 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 1300 block of Martin Avenue in Palo Alto was sold on Aug. 7, 2023, for $7,750,000, or $2,461 per square foot. This two-story house offers a spacious layout with five bedrooms and three baths. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. In addition, the house provides a one-car garage, allowing for convenient vehicle storage. The property’s backyard additionally features both a spa and a pool.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:A 1,941-square-foot home on the 1100 block of Channing Avenue in Palo Alto sold in April 2023, for $3,198,000, a price per square foot of $1,648. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In May 2023, a 2,320-square-foot home on Channing Avenue in Palo Alto sold for $3,200,000, a price per square foot of $1,379. The home has 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Hutchinson Avenue, Palo Alto, in May 2023, a 1,315-square-foot home was sold for $2,850,000,...

49ers GM John Lynch on trading Trey Lance to the Cowboys — ‘We took a shot, and it didn’t work out’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:09 GMT

The 49ers traded former No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys Friday for a fourth-round pick.For a player that cost the Niners three first-round picks in a trade to select in 2021, it’s a jarring conclusion.The man who made the trade, 49ers general manager John Lynch, spoke to the team’s announcing crew, broadcasting the game on KPIX-TV, during the second quarter of the Niners’ preseason game against the Chargers at Levi’s Stadium.Here’s what he had to say about trading Lance and the 23-year-old quarterback’s stunningly short tenure in the Bay:“Really hard day. Such a wonderful young man. We took a shot, and it didn’t work out. We own that. We take accountability for it.I think… his story is very much unwritten. I’m excited for Trey. Dallas stepped up and really wanted him. They came after him.I think it’s going to be a great landing spot for him.I can tell everybody it wasn’t for lack of effort on...

Allen homers and drives in career-high 5 as Athletics pound White Sox 12-4

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:09 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Nick Allen homered and drove in a career-high five runs, Zach Neal won his first start in seven years and the Oakland Athletics pounded the Chicago White Sox 12-4 on Friday night.The Athletics (38-91) tagged Dylan Cease for a career-high nine runs on the way to their fourth win in five games. Chicago lost for the 10th time in 13 games.Dropping the first two in a four-game series between two of the worst teams in the majors only added to a rough week for the White Sox (50-79), who fired executive vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn on Tuesday.Allen hit RBI singles in a five-run second and in the fourth before chasing Cease with a two-run single in the fifth. Allen and Ryan Noda hit consecutive homers in the seventh, the sixth time this season Oakland went deep back to back.Neal (0-1) went five innings, allowing four runs — two earned — and five hits in his first start since Sept. 6, 2016 for Oakland against Baltimore. The right-hander also picked ...

No. 1 pick Bryce Young looks sharp, throws first TD pass in final tuneup for regular season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:09 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bryce Young completed 7 of 12 passes for 73 yards and a touchdown in his final tuneup before the regular season, and the Carolina Panthers lost 26-17 to the Detroit Lions on Friday night.The No. 1 pick in the NFL draft looked sharp leading scoring drives on his only two possessions, the second culminating in his first TD pass — a 16-yard strike to veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen for a 10-0 lead. The heady 22-year-old rookie from Alabama also showed outstanding pocket awareness, scrambling three times for 21 yards and two first downs.Young led a 14-play, 52-yard drive to open the game, resulting in a 41-yard field goal by Eddy Pineiro. A pass interference penalty on the Lions extended Carolina’s second drive. Young took advantage when he found Thielen, who beat third-string nickelback Will Harris near the left sideline for the score.Thielen finished with four catches for 48 yards after shaking off an early back injury.The Lions rested starting quarterb...

Malik Willis throws for 2 TDs as Titans wrap preseason beating Pats 23-7

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:09 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Malik Willis shook off a rough start while passing for 211 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Tennessee Titans to a 23-7 victory Friday night over the New England Patriots in the teams’ preseason finale. Ryan Tannehill started and handed off three times in his lone action this preseason before putting on a ballcap for the rest of the night for the Titans (2-1). New England (1-2) rested much of its starters with Bailey Zappe starting at quarterback. The Patriots managed just 79 yards total offense. Tennessee had six sacks and forced a turnover with most of the Titans’ starters playing the first quarter.With rookie Will Levis missing a second straight game with an injured left thigh, Willis made his case to back up Tannehill again this season. The 86th pick in the 2022 draft struggled in the first quarter, going 1 of 5 for 22 yards. He also threw a pass that went behind tight end Josh Whyle and off the rookie’s hands to Patriots linebacker C...

Fairfax Co. to give eligible families monthly payments with new program

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:09 GMT

Fairfax County will launch its Economic Mobility Pilot next month, which will provide 180 families with monthly payments of $750 for 15 months.In addition to the payments, families will have access to “optional financial coaching and the opportunity to increase their social networks through virtual or in-person events,” the county website reads.The pilot will target families that are income constrained but make too much money to receive typical federal or local assistance.Pallas Washington, the county’s deputy director of neighborhood and community services, said this group is defined as asset-limited, income-constrained and employed (ALICE).“These are working Fairfax County residents who are at that brink,” Washington said. “They’re working, but they’re limited in their income, and they’re one step away from needing assistance from our federal and local benefits.”Washington said the COVID-19 pandemic shed a light on vulnerable residents throughout the county.“Duri...

Denver weather: What to expect for weekend rain chances

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:09 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Rain showers continue until late Friday night for the Denver weather forecast before heading south and ending.A flood watch that was in effect ended Friday evening for all of Colorado. Watch out for standing water and ponding on the roads as rain continues Friday night, according to Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast.Flood Watch for areas in green through Saturday morningWeather tonight: Showers and cool tempsShowers will continue until just after midnight before slowly ending. There will be good moisture along the Front Range and in metro Denver, especially given the recent hot and dry stretch.Skies will remain cloudy overnight and temperatures will cool into the 50s and 60s across the state.Overnight lows by Saturday morning across ColoradoWeather tomorrow: Only a few storms late dayThe forecast for Saturday is not looking as dreary as it did Friday. There will be some cloudiness to start the day in the wake of Friday night's rain. The sun will ret...

Fired McAuliffe principal looks forward to day in court, attorney says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:09 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — FOX31 heard from the attorney of the now-terminated McAuliffe International School Principal Kurt Dennis.In a 6-1 vote, the Denver Public Schools board voted to terminate the employment of the embattled former principal. His initial reaction?"He's just glad to be done with DPS at this point," said David Lane, Dennis' attorney.FOX31 also spoke with Kwame Spearman, a school board candidate who organized a rally to support Dennis before he was terminated."That probably was not the right environment for our students and something that needs to be investigated," Spearman said, talking about the seclusion room, reportedly at McAuliffe, that led to Dennis' firing. 2 more Jeffco schools could close by next school year The so-called seclusion room was reportedly locked from outside, against DPS policy, and students of color were allegedly held inside the room as well.Despite that, and as others argued before, Spearman said Dennis deserved to have his side of the story told,...