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Woman violently dragged by purse snatcher in Hacienda Heights

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:21:02 GMT

Video captured the terrifying moment a woman was dragged across the ground by a purse snatcher in Los Angeles County's Hacienda Heights neighborhood.The violent robbery happened Monday afternoon outside a Bank of America on Azusa Avenue and Pepper Brook Way.Video captured at the scene shows a male thief dragging the victim by the arm as he attempts to steal her purse.After dragging the woman across the parking lot, the thief finally yanks the purse from her before fleeing the scene.The woman is left lying on the ground as bystanders are seen chasing the suspect off. Locals said the incident has left them shaken. Video captured the terrifying moment a woman was dragged across the road by a purse snatcher in Hacienda Heights on August 14, 2023.“It’s scary to see that,” said Jose Rafoya, a local resident. “It might be your aunt,  your grandma. I come here with my wife, my little kid and you never know. I open the door and somebody comes in with a knife or a gun. It’s scary.”The Lo...

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis put Santa Barbara home on Airbnb

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:21:02 GMT

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis would like to host you at their Santa Barbara guest house this weekend. The couple made the announcement on Instagram on Tuesday. "I have a really dumb idea," Kutcher explained to Kunis in the video. “It’s dumber than my mustache, I promise." Madonna’s Celebration Tour dates in Inglewood rescheduled to 2024 “I think we should have complete strangers come and stay with us at the beach. It’s so nice here,” he continued. Kunis laughed in disbelief, “Like, in real life?”"Yeah, like real life, because it's really nice here. I think they'll like it," the "That 70's Show" actor said with a straight face."I think they'll like it too!" Kunis giggled. "Okay, so we're doing it? Great!" Kutcher said while finalizing the plans while his partner still processed the idea. Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis play ping pong at Clayton Kershaw's 6th Annual Ping Pong 4 Purpose on Aug. 23, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Kershaw's Challenge)"It’s not th...

Isaac Benitez Dead, Anthony Duran Arrested after Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on North La Cholla Boulevard [Tucson, AZ]

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:21:02 GMT

Two Suspects Arrested after Deadly Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Collision on West Wetmore RoadTUCSON, AZ (August 16, 2023) – Late Monday night, Isaac Benitez was killed in a hit-and-run pedestrian crash on North La Cholla Boulevard.Around 10:40 p.m., police responded to the scene near West Wetmore Road on July 24th.Per reports, 18-year-old Anthony Duran got into an altercation with 17-year-old Benitez. Investigators say Duran sped off in a vehicle and dragged Benitez, causing life-threatening injuries.Paramedics arrived and transported Benitez to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.Meanwhile, authorities located and arrested Duran and another suspect. Both Duran and the juvenile suspect were taken to Pima County Jail where they faced a charge of reckless manslaughter.No other information was disclosed by deputies, and the crash is still under investigation.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and ...

Three Hospitalized Following Multi-Vehicle Collision on Highway 2 [Skykomish, WA]

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:21:02 GMT

Lanes Blocked and Three People Injured in a Multi-Vehicle Crash on Money Creek CampgroundSKYKOMISH, WA (August 16, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 2 left three injured, police said.It occurred shortly after 4:00 p.m., August 5th, just east of Money Creek Campground at milepost 47, State Patrol Trooper Kelsey Harding said.Furthermore, the Washington State Patrol deputies stated that multiple vehicles were involved but the total numbers were not yet released.Also, the collision ended up injuring three people including one person with life-threatening injuries. They were all flown to Harborview Medical Center.Consequently, the deputies blocked all lanes of the highway between Grotto and Skykomish for approximately three hours. However the roadway has been reopened to the public, and officials will post additional information as it becomes available.One small driving mistake can lead to multi-vehicle accidents. That is why it is important to always...

Heavy Medication at the Redwood

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:21:02 GMT

Heavy Medication at the Redwood: A host of awesome local punk & rollers over two nights at the Redwood makes for two great evenings of entertainment. The Friday sees the Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs headline, plus Detroit transplants the Dogs, and Richard Duguay. On Saturday, the Guerrilla Teens headline over Pat Todd & the Rankoutsiders, and the Neverland Ranch Davidians. Opening on both nights us Tyler Keith, and Tramp for the Lord. My, that’s a lot of good time.We spoke to Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs man Frank Meyer back in 2018, and he told us that, “A lot of people were fannying around onstage not doing anything. We came from the school of MC5, James Brown, lots of energy. We looked at that whole movement and wondered what was going on. What happened to the show? So a lot of our early shows were about trying to get a rise out of the audience and just re-creating what we thought rock & roll should be, which is this sweaty, high-energy burst of chaos, teetering on th...

San Jose police officer shot while responding to family disturbance

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:21:02 GMT

SAN JOSE — A San Jose police officer was shot Wednesday morning while responding to a reported family disturbance at a residence, authorities confirmed.After receiving the report of the disturbance at 7:57 a.m., officers contacted residents at the door of the home near the area of Auzerais Avenue and Race Street, police said. Once they made contact, officers “immediately began taking gunfire resulting in an officer involved shooting,” according to a social media post.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | ‘Everyone called us liars for so long’: Former San Jose State athletic trainer pleads guilty to sexually assaulting athletes Crime and Public Safety | Family says body of 17-year-old Saratoga girl found in Santa Cruz mountains Crime and Public Safety | DOJ accuses San Jose doctor of forging, abusing opioid prescriptions Crime and Public Safety | Sunnyvale-based dentist arrested after hidden camera...

How the ‘Free Application for Federal Student Aid’ simplification can impact your financial aid

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:21:02 GMT

By Trea Branch | NerdWalletFor the first time in 40 years, students will see a completely revamped Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These changes are part of the FAFSA Simplification Act and should benefit most families, but some households could see their eligible aid decrease significantly, experts say.“Overall, I think there are a lot more winners,” says MorraLee Keller, senior director of strategic programming at the National College Attainment Network, a nonprofit organization supporting college affordability. On the other hand, Keller says she doesn’t want to underestimate the negative impact those changes may have on some families.The FAFSA Simplification Act aims to streamline the application process, remove barriers for key student populations and expand federal aid eligibility. Notable changes to the FAFSA include:Replacing the Expected Family Contribution with the Student Aid Index.Expanding Federal Pell Grant eligibility.Automatically populating federal ...

Collision on Highway 4 leaves 1 dead

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:21:02 GMT

By Victoria Franco | Bay City NewsA deadly traffic collision was reported on state Highway 4 at Discovery Bay Boulevard in east Contra Costa County on Wednesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Texas sheriff’s corporal arrested on suspicion of fatal hit-and-run crash on California freeway Crashes and Disasters | Pedestrian hit and killed by train Tuesday in Gilroy Crashes and Disasters | Man killed in East Bay freeway crash identified as loving father, grandfather Crashes and Disasters | San Jose man is second pedestrian killed in two days on same stretch of Highway 101 Crashes and Disasters | While a criminal case against a Tesla driver ends, legal and ethical questions on Autopilot endure The CHP received reports of a fatality at 7:09 a.m. after multiple cars crashed when one vehicle allegedly attempted to make an unsafe pass on the roadway, ca...

Officer shot by suspect on Auzerais Avenue in San Jose, police responding

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:21:02 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- A police officer has been shot by a suspect while responding to a family disturbance near Auzerais Avenue in San Jose, the San Jose Police Department has confirmed. The officer has been transported to the hospital. Officers arrived at a residence in the area of Auzerais and Race Street. Upon arriving at the scene, officers contacted residents at the door and immediately began taking gunfire, police said. NAACP says rise in crime due to firing of Oakland police chief Dozens of police officers are on the scene, which police say is active. Photos and videos from the scene show dozens of officers swarming the area and at least half a dozen police vehicles lined up along the street. Meridian Avenue nearby is blocked off by police. KRON4's Michael Thomas is on the scene and has confirmed that the incident involved a police officer. Several officers on the scene have their weapons drawn and are wearing tactical gear. A police helicopter can be seen f...

Sonoma County approves $1.4M for affordable housing

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:21:02 GMT

(BCN) -- Sonoma County supervisors voted Tuesday to provide $1.4 million in loans to construct 159 new housing units in Santa Rosa, Windsor and Guerneville to expand the supply of affordable housing. The housing will be earmarked for extremely-low, very-low and low-income households except for three units designated for on-site managers, the county said in a press release. Major police activity on Auzerais Ave. in San Jose The loans will be funded by the Permanent Local Housing Allocation program, which is administered by the Sonoma County Community Development Commission. "Each one of these homes will play a critical role in providing stability, peace of mind and comfort to the most vulnerable members of our community," said Supervisor Chris Coursey, chair of the Board of Supervisors. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.