California store owner allegedly killed over Pride flag, suspect dead: sheriff
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:53:01 GMT
(KTLA) — Authorities are investigating after a store owner was allegedly shot and killed for hanging a Pride flag outside her Southern California shop Friday night.San Bernardino County deputies responded to a shooting at the Mag Pi clothing store located in Cedar Glen around 5 p.m.Arriving deputies said they found the victim, 66-year-old Laura Ann Carleton suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene. 3 arrested for $30,000 luxury handbag theft in Glendale The suspect, who was not identified, allegedly fled the area on foot but was soon found by deputies.While confronting the suspect, who was allegedly armed with a handgun, a “lethal force encounter occurred” and the suspect was killed, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office said in a statement. No deputies were injured, and no additional details were released about the shooting. Detectives say they determined the suspect had made “several disparaging remarks about a rainbow flag that stood outside the...Study says this is Illinois' most popular state park
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:53:01 GMT
ILLINOIS (WMBD) — Summertime is almost over, but it’s still a great time to enjoy the great outdoors. And for Illinoisans, one state park is their top choice to do so.Digital insurance comparison and marketplace website Insuranks calculated the most popular state or national park in each state based on searches over the past three years. Starved Rock State Park is the most popular Illinois state park, according to that study.It’s no surprise Starved Rock edged out other state parks in Illinois. After all, Stacker compiled data from TripAdvisor and ranked it among the highest-rated things to do in Illinois.Additionally, the park has more than 1,600 reviews on TripAdvisor, where it holds a 4.5-star rating. Some of the most recent reviews praise the location for its views and various trails, giving visitors a plethora of options for hiking.Along with hiking and horseback riding trails, the state park also allows fishing and boating on the Illinois River. It has gorgeous rock formations...Hilary downgraded to tropical storm as it begins impacting Southern California
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:53:01 GMT
CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP/KTLA/KSWB) — Hilary has been downgraded to a tropical storm after hitting Mexico's Baja California peninsula as a Category 1 hurricane early Sunday. Forecasters are still calling the storm "catastrophic and life-threatening."The National Hurricane Center in Miami said that as of 5 a.m. the storm was “very near” the Baja coast south of Ensenada, and 285 miles from San Diego, California. The maximum sustained wind speed dropped to 80 mph while spreading “heavy rains” northward over the peninsula.Maximum winds are expected to hit 70 mph as Hilary moves through Southern California, with gusts up to 85 mph.Light to moderate rain began falling in Southern California early Sunday morning. The Los Angeles County Fire Department has warned people to stay away from waterways and river channels due to swift-moving water. Real-time updates: Hilary treks north toward Southern California A tropical storm warning remains in effect for much of the southern portion of th...Heavy police presence in Guilderland
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:53:01 GMT
GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- There is currently a heavy police presence in the area of Brandywine Parkway in Guilderland. State police and Guilderland Police are on the scene. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Motorists in the area are advised to use caution. No further information is available at this time. Stay with NEWS10 as this story continues to develop.Hedge apples: Can we eat them?
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:53:01 GMT
ST. LOUIS – As autumn approaches, hedge apples make their presence known. But what exactly is the purpose of these intriguing fruits? Contrary to the belief that they repel all spiders or roaches, hedge apples have a different historical role. These peculiar fruits have endured through time, even during the ice age, when prehistoric animals consumed them.Hedge apples are most renowned for their role in creating decorative pieces and the use of their wood for crafting natural boundary fences. Familiarly known as horse apples, monkey balls, Bois d'Arc, and Osage orange, these fruits hold a rich array of names.Can we eat them?Osage Oranges (Maclura) Isolated on White Background. Hedge Apple close up"nWhile they have a rich array of names, the fruit does not taste so rich. They are actually bitter, and most people would consider them unpalatable, but you can eat them. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, the fleshy fruit is about 80 percent digestible.Also, b...Two men shot to death and dumped in Aurora alley, police say
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:53:01 GMT
Two men were shot to death and their bodies dumped in an alley in Aurora, police said in a news release Saturday.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Bodies of two men shot dead found in north Aurora alleyway Crime and Public Safety | Lawsuit alleges excessive force during traffic stop of Black man by Aurora police Crime and Public Safety | Teen shot in Aurora is taken to a hospital Crime and Public Safety | Aurora officials investigating homicide after Denver police discover body in dumpster Crime and Public Safety | Man shot in Aurora during verbal dispute dies at local hospital The men’s bodies were discovered at 6:55 a.m. Saturday in an alley between Fulton and Galena streets, just north of East 22nd Avenue in Aurora, according to the news release.Investigators believe the men, who were both in their 20s, were shot to death overnight on Friday and then left in the alley. Neither victim has...Denver weather: Another hot day of summer with near record temps
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:53:01 GMT
Denver residents can expect a hot and sunny start to the week with near-record summer temperatures, according to the National Weather Service at Boulder.Temperatures in the city are forecasted to top out at 96 degrees Sunday — close to the record daily high of 99 degrees that was set in 2013. On Monday, the city could see temperatures as high as 98 degrees, which would break the long-standing daily high of 97 degrees, which the city last saw in 2007 1960 and 1903.The heat wave will continue throughout the week until Friday, said Bernie Meier, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service at Boulder.“A bigger cool-off will come Friday,” he said.That day, the city may see highs only in the 70s, he said, along with a decent chance of storms and showers.In the meantime, residents should take precautions to deal with the heat, he said.“Stay well-hydrated, take it easy out there, take frequent breaks and get cooled off if you are feeling the effects of the heat,&...Live updates: Tropical Storm Hilary hits Southern California
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:53:01 GMT
Tropical Storm Hilary is expected to produce heavy rainfall in Southern California Sunday into Monday, bringing the likelihood of destructive flash flooding and mudslides. Rain totals will range from 2 to 10 inches. Strong wind gusts are also expected. Refresh this page to see the most recent updates below.Live Hilary Radar | Interactive Storm Tracker | 8:55 a.m. Sunday - Here is the current radar view of TS Hilary. Rain has begun falling across the entire region. Watch live Hilary radarRadar showing Tropical Storm Hilary at 8:50 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. (KTLA)8:37 a.m. Sunday – Los Angeles city officials are holding a press conference to discuss Hurricane Hilary and its potential impacts.L.A. Mayor Karen Bass urged Los Angeles residents to stay safe, stay home and stay informed so that crews can respond to emergencies as quickly and safely as possible."Our primary focus is to protect the life and property of Angelenos, and second, we need to keep our city workers safe," ...Tropical Storm Hilary: when will the heaviest rain arrive in Southern California?
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:53:01 GMT
The National Weather Service has released its most detailed forecast to date for the arrival and intensity of rain associated with Hurricane Hilary. Hilary, which reached Category 4 strength on Friday, was downgraded to a tropical storm Sunday morning.Rainfall in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Ventura and San Bernardino counties will intensify throughout the day.“The peak of the storm will likely occur between 4 p.m. today and 4 a.m. Monday. This is a major and very dangerous storm with rainfall and flooding the preeminent threat,” NWS said in a bulletin Sunday morning.Forecast rainfall intensity with Hurricane Hilary. Aug. 19, 2023. (NWS)Peak rain rates will be .50 to 1.0 inches per hour with higher amounts in the mountains and deserts. NWS meteorologist Elizabeth Adams said rain could fall up to 3 inches an hour across Southern California’s mountains and deserts, from late Sunday morning into the afternoon, which could cause widespread and life-threatening flash floods....Tropical Storm Hilary live satellite and radar
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:53:01 GMT
This page features the latest satellite and radar composite imagery for Tropical Storm Hilary, which will impact Southern California Sunday into Monday.This map will move from time to time to provide you with different views of the storm and its impact on the region.No tropical storm has made landfall in Southern California since Sept. 25, 1939, according to the National Weather Service. The watch warned of numerous potential threats to life and property including extreme flooding, mudslides and tornados.Hurricane officials said the storm could bring heavy rainfall to the Southwestern United States that could dump 3 to 6 inches in parts with isolated amounts of up to 10 inches to portions of southern California and southern Nevada, hitting large desert areas unaccustomed to much rain.Storms don’t usually hit Southern California because prevailing winds usually push them either due west into open ocean or northeastward into Mexico and other parts of the U.S. Southwest, said Masters a...Latest news
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