A U.S. military jet crashed near the Marine Corps Air Station in Miramar, California late Thursday night, leaving the fate of its pilot unknown. Search and rescue efforts are underway, with the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department providing assistance. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and MCAS Miramar houses over 12,000 Marines, sailors, and civilians.
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Three people were killed and six more were injured in a shooting at Cook's Corner, an iconic biker bar in Orange County, California. The suspect, 59-year-old John Snowling, was a retired police officer and was killed by multiple deputies at the scene. The identities of the victims have not yet been released.
This article reports on a shooting at Cook's Corner Bar in Trabuco Canyon, California. Multiple victims are believed to have been shot and law enforcement entities have responded to the scene. There is currently no information on the exact number of victims or their conditions.
Tropical Storm Hilary has been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone, but is still causing life-threatening flooding and debris flows in the Southwestern United States. Record-breaking rainfall in Palm Springs, California, caused a wall of mud to surge through Sheep Canyon, and localized flooding impacts are expected to continue into Tuesday morning. The National Hurricane Center is warning people to take caution and be aware of the potential for further flooding and debris flows.
Palm Springs, California experienced record-breaking rainfall and flash floods due to Tropical Storm Hilary on Sunday, with 3.18 inches of rain recorded - more than half of the average yearly rainfall for the city. The National Weather Service has issued a warning to residents to avoid flooded roads and be aware of the potential for mudslides and other dangerous conditions.
Residents of the southwestern United States are facing a new threat as Tropical Storm Hilary moves north towards the region, bringing heavy rainfall and potentially "life-threatening" flash flooding. California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in response to the storm, which made landfall Sunday in the northern part of Mexico's Baja California. Wildfires have left burn scars in the region, making it particularly vulnerable to flooding. A tropical storm warning has been issued and residents are urged to take necessary precautions.
On Friday evening, a 66-year-old business owner in Lake Arrowhead, California was fatally shot after a dispute over a Pride flag she had displayed outside her store. The suspect was killed in a "lethal force encounter" with deputies, and further investigation revealed the suspect had made disparaging remarks about the flag before shooting. Outrage has ensued in the community, with many expressing their grief and anger on social media. The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department is continuing to investigate the incident.
California Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Michael Jackson Abuse Lawsuits, Allowing Cases to Proceed
California Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Michael Jackson Abuse Lawsuits, Allowing Cases to Proceed
Two lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by Michael Jackson have been allowed to proceed by a California appeals court, enabled by a new law that temporarily broadened the scope of sexual abuse cases. The lawsuits, filed by Wade Robson and James Safechuck in 2013 and 2014 respectively, name two Jackson-owned corporations as defendants and the appeals court ruling is a victory for the two men in their quest for justice.