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Ferguson man charged after woman found dead in yard

Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 14:58:09 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. - A Ferguson man has been charged with the murder of a woman who was found dead overnight in a backyard.Just before 2:30 a.m. Monday, officers from the St. Louis County Police Department received a call to conduct a welfare check at a residence in the 7400 block of Blanding Drive, according to a probable cause statement.Officers discovered the body of a woman covered in plastic, as well as a bedsheet, a wheelbarrow, tree branches, and a comforter. You Paid For It: How Hazelwood got out of the financial hole The victim had suffered multiple blunt-force blows to the face and the back of her head.Detectives with the county's Crimes Against Persons unit interviewed Rodney Hubbard as a possible suspect. Police claim Hubbard made incriminating statements during the investigation, leading to his arrest.The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Hubbard with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, and tampering with physical evidence. He remains jailed o...

5-year-old not wearing safety device killed in rural Missouri crash

Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 14:58:09 GMT

RIPLEY COUNTY, Mo. - A five-year-old has died after the vehicle in which he was a passenger ran off the right side of the roadway, hit an embankment, and rolled over.The report from MSHP said the five-year-old girl was not wearing a safety device at the time of the crash. Colorado woman injured in boat explosion at Lake of the Ozarks The MSHP report said the crash occurred on Saturday, September 2, just after 5 p.m., about 5 miles south of Oxly in Ripley County. The Deputy Coroner transported the child to a funeral home in Doniphan.

PHOTOS: Annual Labor Day Parade in Louisville

Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 14:58:09 GMT

People pack the streets along Main Street as they enjoy the Labor Day Parade on Sept. 4, 2023 in Louisville, Colo.

Storm, sneaky dog seen enjoying Metallica concert at SoFi Stadium, is back home

Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 14:58:09 GMT

Storm, an adorable German shepherd that snuck out of her Inglewood home and enjoyed the Metallica concert at nearby SoFi Stadium, is back with her owners after a memorable adventure.Though it is unclear how exactly Storm got out of her home on Aug. 25, her owners were amused by her fun night out.“We don’t know how she got out, we checked our cameras and we didn’t see nothing,” owner Kathy Villa told KTLA.A German shepherd named Storm snuck out of her home near SoFi Stadium and made her way to a Metallica concert all by herself, the band said. (X/@metallica)She and Aribeth Hurtado found out the pup had gone to the heavy metal show like the rest of us: seeing the photo of Storm sitting among the crowd watching the band.“We were laughing,” Hurtado said. “We were like, ‘how did she get in the concert and actually sit in a seat? How did she get passed all of the security and the gate and the metal detectors and everything?’ And I’m pretty sure it was super crowded. So she probably just s...

Southern California city pushes for healthier checkout treats

Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 14:58:09 GMT

A new ordinance passed by the Perris City Council aims to limit the amount of junk food displayed at the checkout aisles at grocery stores.City Council members passed Ordinance 1423 in February, and it went into effect in July.The ordinance requires grocers larger than 2,500 square feet to provide healthy food or beverage items as the “default” selection at checkout aisles, a news release said. California bill would ban the sale of Skittles, Hot Tamales & other food items While the new ordinance requires healthy food items to be more apparent to customers in grocery store checkout aisles, it doesn’t prohibit the store’s ability to sell junk food nor prohibit customers from purchasing such items.Public Health Advocates, a statewide advocacy group, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Inland Valley introduced and encouraged the initiative.“As a youth-serving organization, we are excited to see healthier options at checkout to help create a brighter and healthier future in Perris fo...

Los Angeles Football Club releases exclusive gear at Pacsun stores across the country

Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 14:58:09 GMT

One of California's iconic retailers has partnered with one of the state's newest sports franchises for a line of exclusive merchandise that can be found in stores now.Los Angeles Football Club has released new items that are available only at Pacsun stores across the country.Pacsun is a California-based retailer that has been partnered with L.A.'s newest Major League Soccer franchise since May, with hopes of growing the popularity of soccer in the United States by "meeting consumers where they live" and providing clothing that lives on the intersection of fashion and personal interest. The two organizations have partnered on charity events and community projects throughout Los Angeles since announcing the collaboration. Pacsun has also been a presence at the team's Fan Fest events.As part of the partnership, the reining MLS Cup champions released an exclusive line of apparel that can be found both at the team store at BMO Stadium, as well as across the country in 100 Pacsun stores....

These are the best places to catch fall colors in California

Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 14:58:09 GMT

As the page turns on another month and lemonade gives way to pumpkin spice lattes, autumn is officially knocking on the door. One of the most obvious signs of the shifting season is the literal changing of the colors that paint our landscape. And even though California isn't the first state most people think of when they think of fall colors, there are still plenty of places that look more like a Hallmark Movie than you might expect.While many trees that line residential neighborhoods and some that live in city parks might offer a nice taste of the fall transition, the California Department of Parks and Recreation has a full list of state parks that offer some of the best views of fall colors, including several in Southern California.Cooler temperatures and the return of the school year also means many of these parks are slower and less busy, providing ample opportunity for visitors to take everything at their own pace either for a daytrip or an entire weekend.Some of the Northern C...

Victims identified in fatal double shooting in Moreno Valley

Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 14:58:09 GMT

Riverside County authorities have identified the two men killed early Sunday morning in a Moreno Valley shooting.Bryan Garcia, 21, and Ruben Perez, 22, were killed in the attack in the 21800 block of Dreacea Avenue, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said in a news alert. 2 dead, 1 wounded after triple shooting in Riverside County A third person who was shot, a male whose identity has not been released, was hospitalized and is expected to survive, officials said.No information about a possible motive or the shooter has been made public.Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator Ramirez at 951-955-2777.

SF Giants’ offense continues dreadful skid against wild card foe

Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 14:58:09 GMT

The San Francisco Giants’ offensive drought went completely dry against Chicago Cubs’ All-Star starter Justin Steele.Logan Webb had one of his stronger starts, but didn’t have the run support to make it count. Steele struck out 12 Giants and allowed just two hits, leading to a San Francisco 5-0 Labor Day loss on Monday afternoon at Wrigley Field.It marked the Giants’ fourth straight loss, pushing them out of a four-way tie for the third Wild Card spot, beneath the Miami Marlins (who were off on Monday), the Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks — though Cincinnati and Arizona were just getting their Labor Day games underway around the time of the final pitch at Wrigley on Monday.The Cubs’ August surge skyrocketed them into the second wild card spot, where they temporarily hold a 3.5-game lead over the other contenders. The Philadelphia Phillies hold the first wild card spot.The Giants’ two hit, scoreless afternoon isn’t out of the n...

San Jose police arrest teen driver in car crash that killed pedestrian

Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 14:58:09 GMT

SAN JOSE — Police have arrested a teenager who was driving a stolen SUV that struck and killed a man walking in San Jose over the weekend, officers said Monday.The victim of the fatal accident, which occurred in the 1100 block of Winchester Boulevard in San Jose, has yet to be identified.The driver of the stolen vehicle that caused the deadly accident was identified only as a juvenile male.San Jose police officers arrested the driver and transported him to a local hospital with injuries that were described as non-life-threatening.The fatal crash occurred on Sunday, Sept. 3 at approximately 3:22 a.m. the San Jose Police Department reported Monday.“A 2019 Hyundai SUV, occupied by a lone juvenile male driver, was traveling northbound on Winchester Boulevard when it left the roadway and struck an adult male pedestrian on the sidewalk,” the police department stated.The vehicle raced northbound on the sidewalk and then smashed into a tree near Walgrove Way, according to ...