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Arrest made in 1997 cold-case killing of bank teller Monica Leech in Thousand Oaks 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a Thousand Oaks bank in 1997, officials announced Friday.Kevin Ray James, 55, of San Bernardino, was taken into custody on suspicion of killing 39-year-old Monica Leech, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.Leech was shot in the back of the head during a robbery at Western Financial Bank at 2920 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. on April 28, 1997.Two men dressed as construction workers held up the bank, and one of them handcuffed Leech before shooting her. The Camarillo resident died at the scene.The suspects drove away in a 1994 Ford Explorer, crashed and ran away.It is unclear, however, what James’ role was on the day of the robbery, and no new information about the second suspect has been released. While the case had gone cold, investigators had been able to use traces of DNA left on the handcuffs and other evidence at the scene to create DNA profiles for the suspects, but had not been able to identify them.In 2021...

Sinkhole threatens homes in Camarillo

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

A sinkhole is threatening a pair of homes in Camarillo Friday afternoon.The 30-foot-by-30-foot active sinkhole in the 700 block of Trueno Avenue was reported by the Ventura County Fire Department about 11:15 a.m.The hole opened up between a pair of homes that face Grada Avenue, and the "immediate homes are being evacuated," the VCFD said.In an update, the Fire Department said 16 people were evacuated. A county geologist is on scene to provide more information, officials said, and "crews are sandbagging to divert water from the sink hole," a move that appeared to be successful.Sinkholes have plagued Southern California over the past several weeks as a series of rainstorms have eroded areas under roadways.In Chatsworth, a sinkhole swallowed cars in January. Other sinkholes have appeared on the campus of California State University Los Angeles and in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Disney reveals new rollerblading robot that can do somersaults

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

Disney unveiled a new rollerblading prototype robot that can perform somersaults, fall down, and get back up during a panel at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas.Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro unveiled the robot during his presentation titled “Creating Happiness: The Art & Science of Disney Parks Storytelling." The presentation aimed to showcase Disney’s commitment to innovation and how the company creates "intentional environments designed for happiness," the company said in a news release.The new robot prototype, which resembled Judy Hopps from Disney's "Zootopia" film and was revealed for the first time on Friday, displayed several capabilities by making dynamic maneuvers, including falling down and getting back up, as well as performing a somersault. Disney released another video of the prototype robot: pic.twitter.com/e2cmSkphid— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) March 10, 2023According to Disney, the dynamic robot incorporates motion-capture...

Jeremy Glenn Dies in Hit-and-Run Collision on Trailing Drive [San Diego, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

45-Year-Old Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Tulip StreetSAN DIEGO, CA (March 10, 2023) – Late Sunday night, Jeremy Glenn died in a hit-and-run collision on Trailing Drive.Officers received dispatch calls in the area around 10:00 p.m., near Tulip Street on February 26th.At this time, the events leading up to the collision remain unclear. However, reports indicate that the driver of a vehicle struck Glenn and immediately fled the scene.Paramedics arrived and transported 45-year-old Glenn to Scripps Mercy Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties.Meanwhile, the police are still in seek of the suspect involved, said SDPD Officer Sarah Foster. Once available, further details will be provided.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of Jeremy Glenn. May you find comfort and strength through the memories ...

What is neuropathy? SF Giants’ reliever describes ‘throwing blind’ with no feeling in arm

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Warming up in the bullpen before his first appearance of the spring, Thomas Szapucki knew something was wrong. He couldn’t feel the fingers in his left hand, which he uses to grip and throw the baseball.Szapucki, the 26-year-old reliever acquired last season in the Darin Ruf trade, entered anyway. He faced seven batters, walked three, allowed two hits and recorded two outs. He hasn’t pitch since, with what the Giants diagnosed Thursday as left arm neuropathy.“I wasn’t going to take myself out,” said Szapucki, who entered camp in position to battle for the final spot in the bullpen.There was no pain or discomfort, he said, just a concerning numbness, the root cause of which — almost two weeks later, after an MRI scan and multiple visits to hand and nerve specialists — still has not been determined. He hasn’t thrown a baseball since.The feeling, which he described to the Giants’ training staff only after sticking around in the du...

A Michelin surprise: 6 California restaurants get early recognition as ‘new discoveries’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

We weren’t expecting to hear from the Michelin folks this soon in the calendar year, seeing as how the coveted 2022 stars for dining excellence were just awarded in December.But the Michelin Guide officials have decided to call attention early to the culinary gems their restaurant inspectors have already found during their year-round visits. This first list for 2023 features six “new discoveries” in California, from a Korean tapas spot in San Francisco to a San Diego seafood house.“These establishments are highlighted as “New” on guide.michelin.com to help food lovers enjoy new discoveries before the annual announcement of Bib Gourmands and Stars,” a Michelin representative said in the announcement.Michelin highlighted “new discoveries” for the first time in the summer of 2021.Will the praise for these restaurants be elevated to Michelin stars when the guide is released later this year? Or become Bib Gourmand honors, the Michelin awards given to restaur...

Who is Ronald Guzmán, the former first baseman throwing 98 mph in SF Giants camp?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Growing up in La Vega, a city of about 200,000 in the Dominican Republic two hours north of the capital Santo Domingo, Ronald Guzmán developed his love for baseball. He did so, first and foremost, on the pitcher’s mound. He loved Randy Johnson.“I really thought and felt I was going to be 6-11 throwing 100 mph when I was 4 or 5 years old,” Guzmán said.Well, life happens. And few paths are ever straight.So 6-foot-5 and throwing 98 mph at 28 years old isn’t bad.And Guzmán’s journey to the pitcher’s mound at Scottsdale Stadium on Thursday, where he struck out the side while expertly intermixing his high-90s heater with an array of mid-80s offspeed pitches, has been more circuitous than most. A former top-100 prospect as a first baseman, Guzmán signed with the Rangers at 16 years old in 2011 for a $3.5 million bonus and made it to the big leagues, where he has hit 31 homers in 743 career at-bats.He is in camp with the Giants because...

Rupert Murdoch: Fox News fired Kimberly Guilfoyle for ‘inappropriate behavior’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

After Kimberly Guilfoyle mysteriously left Fox News in the summer of 2018, she found herself vehemently denying news reports that said her departure was due to allegations of sexually inappropriate behavior.But her former boss, Fox News Chairman Rupert Murdoch, has apparently confirmed that he wanted her gone because of the allegations, which were detailed in a 2020 report in The New Yorker. Murdoch’s concerns about Guifoyle, a former top campaign aide for Trump, were revealed in a trove of texts and emails that were recently leaked in Dominion Voting Systems’ lawsuit against Fox News.Murdoch said in an email, sent in the wake of the 2020 election, that he had “insisted” Fox News fire Guilfoyle “for inappropriate behavior.” The 91-year-old executive also ripped into his once-popular Fox News host in other ways, according to the email, which was shared by Semafor media reporter Max Tani.While Murdoch’s note mistakenly called Guilfoyle “...

Damian Lillard has message for alma mater, Oakland High, before state championship game

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

Portland Trail Blazers superstar and Oakland High alum Damian Lillard sent the basketball team a video message on Twitter a few hours before Oakland’s Division III state championship game against Buena-Ventura in Sacramento. “My young fellas, first of all, I wanted to take a moment to congratulate you guys on making the state championship,” Lillard said. “That’s something myself and my teammates and my classmates were never able to do, but it was a dream of ours.”Lillard, whose number “0”  stands for an “O” in honor of his hometown, attended Oakland for his junior and senior years before starring collegiately at Weber State and professionally with the Trailblazers. “Us being from Oakland, and being from the type of environment we come from, representing what we represent, being able to go and play in a state championship, going down to Sacramento is an honor,” Lillard said. Oakland High’s senior Damian Lillard (white head band, far left) grabs the rebound after attempting to s...

NCAA Men’s Basketball Top 25 Daily Fared

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:12 GMT

FridayNo. 1 Houston (29-2) vs. East Carolina. Next: TBA.No. 2 UCLA (28-4) vs. Oregon. Next: TBA.No. 3 Kansas (26-6) vs. Iowa St. Next: TBA.No. 4 Alabama (27-5) beat Mississippi St. 72-49. Next: vs. TBA, Saturday.No. 5 Purdue (27-5) beat Rutgers 70-65. Next: vs. TBA, Saturday.No. 6 Marquette (26-6) vs. No. 11 UConn. Next: TBA.No. 7 Texas (24-8) vs. No. 22 TCU. Next: TBA.No. 8 Arizona (26-6) vs. Arizona St. Next: TBA.No. 9 Gonzaga (28-5) did not play. Next: TBA.No. 10 Baylor (22-10) did not play. Next: TBA.No. 11 UConn (25-7) at No. 6 Marquette. Next: TBA.No. 12 Kansas St. (23-9) did not play. Next: TBA.No. 13 Virginia (24-6) vs. Clemson. Next: TBA.No. 14 Miami (25-6) vs. No. 21 Duke. Next: TBA.No. 15 Xavier (24-8) vs. No. 24 Creighton. Next: TBA.No. 16 Saint Mary’s (Cal.) (26-7) did not play. Next: TBA.No. 17 Tennessee (23-9) at No. 25 Missouri. Next: TBA.No. 18 Texas A&M (23-8) vs. Arkansas. Next: TBA.No. 19 Indiana (21-10) vs. Maryland. Next: TBA.No. 20 San Diego St. (25-...