Two teenage hikers, Riley Ramirez and Cole White, have been found safe and unharmed after being lost in the mountains of Southern California for five days. The 17-year-olds had been hiking the Pacific Coast Trail near San Gorgonio Mountain when they were caught in a severe snowstorm and lost contact with their parents. On Friday, a sheriff's helicopter crew rescued them and flew them to the Morongo Basin Sheriff's Station. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has praised the teens for their courage and determination, and for their preparedness for the hike.
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Five people were hospitalized after a shooting at Royal Palms Beach in San Pedro, California on Saturday evening. The LAPD's Harbor Division responded to the radio call and found five individuals had been shot, two of which were in critical condition. A preliminary investigation revealed two men had approached a group of people and an altercation ensued, resulting in the shooting. The suspects then fled the scene and are still at large.
A powerful storm system is moving eastward, bringing heavy rain and potential tornadoes to the Southern Plains and Deep South. Tornadoes have already touched down in Texas and Louisiana, causing power outages and flight cancellations. The National Weather Service has issued tornado warnings and watches, and teams will survey areas for likely tornado damage on Friday. Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay up to date with the latest weather forecasts.
The U.S. Drought Monitor released new data and maps showing that California is seeing some relief from drought conditions, with half of the state now free of drought or abnormally dry conditions. The report attributed the improvement to the above-normal precipitation of recent months, above-normal snowpack, and improved reservoir levels. However, the report also noted that low groundwater levels remain a persistent problem, and more work needs to be done to ensure that the state's groundwater levels are adequately replenished.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the 89-year-old Democrat from California, has been hospitalized and is receiving treatment for shingles. She is currently in San Francisco and is expected to make a full recovery, though her absence from the Senate could have a significant impact on the Democratic Party's legislative agenda. Shingles is a viral infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, and Feinstein's age puts her at a higher risk for complications.
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have been asked to vacate their residence at Frogmore Cottage, located on the grounds of Windsor Castle in the U.K. The couple relocated to Southern California in 2020, and a royal source has stated that the residence will remain their base when they visit the U.K. Buckingham Palace has declined to comment on the situation, and the future of the residence remains uncertain.
After 40 years, a suspect has been arrested in the murder of Patricia Carnahan at a South Lake Tahoe campground in 1979. Harold Carpenter, 63, was identified after a rape kit from a 1994 sexual assault in Spokane, Washington, was tested and his DNA matched evidence collected from the victim's body. This arrest is a major breakthrough in a cold case, thanks to the power of DNA technology and the dedication of law enforcement.
On Wednesday, California's Board of Parole Hearings denied parole for Sirhan Sirhan, the man convicted of assassinating Senator Robert F. Kennedy in 1968. This was Sirhan's 17th parole suitability hearing, and the board's decision means that he will not be eligible for parole for another three years. The public has reacted to the decision with mixed reactions, with some believing he should remain in prison and others arguing for his release due to his age and the length of his sentence.