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Man charged with several counts of drugging, raping women in Los Angeles

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:59:20 GMT

A man has been arrested and charged on accusations that he drugged and raped several women over a three-year span in Los Angeles and West Hollywood. The suspect, 37-year-old Andrey Thanh Nguyen, who also went by the name "Cosmo," was formally charged by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office on Friday.He was arrested Wednesday morning in East Los Angeles.Andrey "Cosmo" Thanh Nguyen, 37, is shown in this mugshot provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. He's accused of drugging and raping five women over a three-year span. He's accused of drugging and raping five women between 2021 and 2023 in both L.A. and West Hollywood. His alleged victims ranged in age from 18 to 21, the DA's Office said.He faces more than a dozen felony charges related to the case, including seven counts of rape by use of drugs, three counts of sexual penetration by a controlled substance, and one count of forcible rape. He also faces drug-related charges and one count of sexual battery...

Mayor Karen Bass launches Inside Safe program in Hollywood

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:59:20 GMT

On Friday, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez announced a new Inside Safe operation on Selma Avenue outside of Larchmont Charter School. Launched in December 2022 as part of a larger strategy to combat the Los Angeles homelessness crisis, Inside Safe is a citywide, voluntary proactive housing-led initiative aimed at bringing people inside from tents and encampments and preventing encampments from returning. “We are working every day, across Los Angeles, to urgently confront the homelessness crisis. We will not let up,” said Mayor Bass. “Inside Safe continues to bring people inside who were living on the streets and in encampments and help connect them with housing and services.” Mayor Karen Bass' Inside Safe housing program (Source: Mayor Karen Bass) Mayor Karen Bass' Inside Safe housing program (Source: Mayor Karen Bass) Mayor Karen Bass' Inside Safe housing program (Source: Mayor Karen Bass) The new Inside Safe Selma locatio...

Man sentenced for obtaining guns to shoot rival gang members in Ventura County

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:59:20 GMT

A convicted felon was sentenced to prison Friday for obtaining weapons to allegedly shoot rival gang members in Ventura County.The suspect, Jose Alcaraz Guerrero, 34, also known as “Kruz,” was sentenced to five years in federal prison, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.Guerrero pleaded guilty to two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition on March 24. Authorities said Guerrero is a convicted killer who, with a loaded firearm, threatened to “shoot rival gang members at a public park in Ventura County despite the presence of children.”Guerrero was prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition due to a 2011 voluntary manslaughter conviction. He served nine years in state prison for the conviction before being paroled in early 2020.He later admitted that he had illegally possessed a firearm and ammunition while at Moranda Park in Port Hueneme in May 2020. He was in illegal possession of another firearm in June 2020 as well, of...

Back in San Francisco, Bruce Bochy reminisces on storied SF Giants tenure

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:59:20 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — It’s rare to see a crowd gathered around the visiting dugout before first pitch. But for Bruce Bochy, fans arrived early toting signs and cheering his name hoping to catch their beloved former manager’s attention Friday night. Then they gave him a long standing ovation when Bochy was announced with starting lineup.For the first time since 2019, Bochy was back at Oracle Park. For the first time since 2006, his last with the San Diego Padres before joining the Giants in 2007, Bochy managed from the visitor’s dugout.“I’ve had some rough games here, too. I’ll add that,” he said. ‘Who Let the Dogs Out,’ heard that a couple times here.”That’s a throwback: In the early days of then-Pac Bell Park, when the Giants led at the top of the ninth, the speakers would blast funeral bells leading into a rousing rendition of the Baha Men’s classic song. It serves as a reminder of how much of baseball’s...

Outside Lands closes SOMA tent for 'safety' of festival audience

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:59:20 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The SOMA Tent, one of the stages at Outside Lands, closed Friday afternoon for the "safety of our festival audience," the music festival tweeted. The stage will be closed for the remainder of the night.SOMA Tent was closed due to a "necessary repair" that was needed to be made on the stage, Outside Lands said in a statement. MISS DRE, NALA and Disco Lines were the scheduled performers for the SOMA Tent. That stage is one of eight stages at Outside Lands.Friday is Day 1 of the three-day music festival at Golden Gate Park. Outside Lands is expected to draw roughly 75,000 spectators per day.We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused our guests and our artists. We'll provide updates when they become availableOutside LandsThis is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Maui fire fatalities rise to 67

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:59:20 GMT

HONOLULU (KHON2) - Maui County officials continue recovery efforts in Lahaina after the devastating fires that destroyed a large part of the town.UPDATE: 8/11/23Maui officials confirmed Friday afternoon an additional 12 fatalities in the Lahaina fires. That raises the total to 67. The number stood at 55 for most of the day.Three fires remain burning in the Lahaina, Pulehu and Upcountry Maui areas. Maui County provided the following update on firefighting efforts at 3 p.m.:Lahaina fire 85% containedPulehu/Kihei fire 80% containedUpcountry Maui fire 50% containedUPDATE: 8/10/23 As of Thursday morning, Maui officials said that the Lahaina fire was 80% contained. Maui Fires: How to find missing, how to help, what you need to know "These past few days the resolve of our families, businesses and visitors have been tested like never before in our lifetime. With lives lost and properties dissemated, we are grieving with each other during this inconsolable time."Maui Mayor Richard Bissen&...

40 cats rescued in Loudon Co. pet hoarding investigation, shelter asks for donations

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:59:20 GMT

After a pet hoarding investigation, 40 cats were removed from a house with unsafe living conditions by Loudon County Animal Services earlier this month. The Virginia shelter was already overwhelmed with surrendered cats and has set up additional emergency housing to accommodate the rescued cats.LCAS conducted a welfare check at a Sterling residence on Aug. 1 and found multiple cats inside and outside the home, according to a news release. Officers said the cats were being kept in conditions consistent with severe hoarding that were a direct threat “to their life, health and safety,” including numerous surfaces in the home being covered in feces and urine.“Ammonia readings in the home were significantly elevated beyond safe levels for prolonged exposure for both humans and animals,” wrote the animal shelter in a statement.The cats’ previous owner was issued an indefinite ban on pet ownership and fined $7,141 in restitution costs during a civil hearing he...

Alford’s 79-yard punt return TD helps Falcons to a 19-3 win over Dolphins in preseason opener

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:59:20 GMT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dee Alford scored on a 79-yard punt return, Breon Borders returned one of Atlanta’s three interceptions for a score and the Falcons defeated the Miami Dolphins 19-3 in the teams’ preseason opener Friday night.Facing a Dolphins special teams unit that was among the NFL’s worst in 2022, Alford broke multiple tackles for the touchdown with 4:36 left in the game.On Miami’s next possession, Skylar Thompson was intercepted by Borders on a throw that was too high for Chris Coleman. Borders returned the pick 26 yards for a touchdown. Yunghoo Koo then missed his second extra-point attempt of the game.Atlanta’s Logan Woodside was 14 of 22 with 146 yards.Desmond Ridder, the Falcons’ projected starter, didn’t play. Ridder, who as a rookie started Atlanta’s final four games last season, has impressed teammates and coaches with his poise and command in his second training camp as he looks to end the Falcons’ streak of five strai...

Liberty top Sky 89-73 and win fifth straight to match franchise record with 23rd victory

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:59:20 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart had 21 points and 12 rebounds to help the New York Liberty beat the Chicago Sky 89-73 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory.New York (23-6) equaled the franchise record for victories in a season, matching the 2015 team. “It’s pretty cool, I didn’t know that,” Liberty coach Sandy Brondello said. “I think we won five in a row for the first time this year, so that was nice. I didn’t want to bring that up and jinx us. We had big goals coming in, and continue to grow.”While New York clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by virtue of a few other teams losing, Chicago (12-17) is currently sitting in eighth place in the standings. The game was tied at 14 before New York scored 12 straight points, including back-to-back 3-pointers by Betnijah Laney. The Liberty led 28-16 after the end of the first. New York held a 57-53 advantage late in the third quarter before scoring seven of the final nine points of the period.The Liberty kept the m...

‘Fernandomania’ lives again at Dodger Stadium with retirement of Valenzuela’s jersey

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:59:20 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Fernandomania” broke out again 42 years after first taking hold at Dodger Stadium and spreading nationwide. The Dodgers retired Fernando Valenzuela’s No. 34 jersey on Friday night before hosting the Colorado Rockies. His number was cut into the center-field grass and stenciled in white on the back of the mound.“It’s very emotional,” Valenzuela told a crowded room of English and Spanish-language media before the ceremony. “I never expected it.”Retired pitcher and current broadcaster Orel Hershiser and retired Dodger Manny Mota lifted off a blue cloth to reveal Valenzuela’s number high above the field.Fans, some wearing sombreros, were on their feet cheering, along with Valenzuela’s children and grandchildren. He held hands with wife Linda as they walked down the left-field line to watch the unveiling.Earlier, a mariachi band broke out in music and song as Valenzuela was introduced and walked from the dugout to the stage set up in front of t...