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Convicted sex trafficker arrested in Riverside County; additional victims sought

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:53:58 GMT

A convicted sex trafficker was arrested by Riverside County Sheriff's Office deputies last month after he allegedly tried to recruit a young girl. Now authorities are turning their attention to find additional victims.On April 25, deputies arrested 43-year-old Isaac Bragg of Hemet, after a girl told authorities he cornered her and attempted to recruit her for the purpose of sex trafficking.Days earlier, the girl was riding her bike on the 31000 block of Manford Drive in Winchester when she said she was approached by a man in a vehicle. The man blocked the intersection of the residential area and began asking her several inappropriate personal questions, officials said. She was eventually able to escape to a nearby shopping center where she called her parents for help.She was able to provide authorities with a detailed description of the suspect and his vehicle, a gold four-door sedan. Using witness statements and security footage, investigators were able to identify Bragg as the sus...

Authorities searching for at-risk 89-year-old man missing out of Compton

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:53:58 GMT

Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help in locating an at-risk 89-year-old man missing out of Compton, authorities announced.  DC Robinson was last seen on May 1 on the 1000 block of West Cressy Street in Compton, according to the LASD missing person’s bulletin.  He is described as 5 foot 5 inches tall, weighing around 130 pounds, with a bald head and brown eyes.  DC Robinson, 89, was last seen May 1 in Compton. (LASD)He may be driving a metallic tan 1999 Buick Century with California license plate number 4EEX429.  There is concern for Robinson’s well-being as he suffers from medical issues, including dementia.An "at-risk" or "critical missing" person is defined as the following:- The missing person is the victim of a crime or foul play- The missing person is in critical need of medical attention- The missing person has no pattern of running away or disappearing- The missing person is the victim of a kidnapping or p...

Lance Blanks, former NBA player and Clippers scout, dies at 56

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:53:58 GMT

The NBA community is mourning the passing of former player and league executive Lance Blanks.Blanks died Wednesday in Dallas, according to a release from the NBA. He was 56 years old.Drafted out of the University of Texas in 1990, Blanks played three years in the NBA with the Detroit Pistons before continuing his career overseas. Upon his retirement from the sport, he turned his attention to finding the next crop of basketball stars, spending several years as a scout with the San Antonio Spurs before moving into an executive role as assistant general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers and general manager of the Phoenix Suns. Most recently, Blanks worked as a scout for the Los Angeles Clippers.Lawrence Frank, the Clippers' president of basketball operations, released a statement following news of Blanks' passing in which he said the team was blessed to have him in the organization and said the team was devastated to learn of his death."He was a tremendous father, son, teammate and co...

San Jose freeway off-ramps to be closed for Cinco de Mayo march

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:53:58 GMT

SAN JOSE – The California Department of Transportation is planning to close multiple highway off-ramps for an organized Cinco de Mayo march through downtown San Jose this weekend.The closures are needed for traffic control and public safety, according to Caltrans.The closures are scheduled to take place from 7 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday, from 4 p.m. Saturday to 2 a.m. Sunday, and from 4 p.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. Monday.The following off-ramps will be affected: Northbound and southbound Highway 101 at McKee Road, Julian Street, Santa Cara Street and Story Road; southbound Highway 280 at McLaughlin Avenue; northbound Highway 280 at 10th and 11th streets and northbound Highway 87 at Auzerais Avenue, Santa Clara Street, Julian Street and Taylor Street.Caltrans said motorists should expect delays and allow extra time for their commute.Check back for updates.Related ArticlesLocal News | It’s Cinco de Mayo, you say? OK, forget that Highway 4 construction work Local Ne...

8 shot dead in Serbia, one day after school attack

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:53:58 GMT

By Hande Atay Alam, Vladimir Banic and Josh Pennington | CNNAt least eight people have been killed and 13 wounded in a shooting in the Serbian village of Dubona, the country’s Interior Ministry spokesperson told CNN.The shooter remains at large, and a warrant has been issued for a 21-year-old male suspect. The police have cordoned off the area where they suspected him to be hiding, according CNN affiliate channel N1.The incident happened on Thursday night at 11pm local time, Serbia’s Interior Ministry spokesperson said. The attacker shot a group of people with an automatic weapon and fled the scene, according to the public broadcaster RTS, prompting police to launch a manhunt.All special police units are engaged, including an anti-terrorism unit, helicopter unit, and police forces from the cities of Belgrade and Smederevo.Ambulances and relatives of the injured are arriving at the Emergency Center in Mladenovac, N1 reported.“The perpetrator is on the run, and all a...

Warriors make surprising lineup change ahead of Game 2 vs. Lakers

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:53:58 GMT

The Warriors made a starting lineup change ahead of Thursday’s Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers. But while removing Kevon Looney was somewhat expected, who they replaced him with was the surprise.It’ll be JaMychal Green starting alongside Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green.Part of the reason for the swap is that Looney isn’t feeling well, the Warriors said before Thursday’s tip, but he’s expected to still play tonight.There was some discussion that Golden State would opt to go small and bring Jordan Poole into the starting lineup for Looney. Instead, JaMychal Green will make just his second start as a Warrior since signing last offseason (Dec. 7 at Utah) and try to provide some added 3-point shooting without sacrificing size.The Warriors may be hoping JaMychal Green can give them a similar impact to what Otto Porter did in 2021-22 as the Warriors stormed their way to an NBA title. He hasn’t been an exact replaceme...

Feds fine McDonald’s franchisees for employing children

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:53:58 GMT

Associated PressLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two 10-year-olds are among 300 children who worked at McDonald’s restaurants illegally, a Labor Department investigation of franchisees in Kentucky found.Agency investigators found the 10-year-olds received little or no pay at a McDonald’s in Louisville, the Labor Department said. The franchisee for the Louisville store was among three McDonald’s franchisees fined $212,000 in total by the department.Louisville’s Bauer Food LLC, which operates 10 McDonald’s locations, employed 24 minors under the age of 16 to work more hours than legally permitted, the agency said. Among those were two 10-year-old children. The agency said the children sometimes worked as late as 2 a.m., but were not paid.“Below the minimum age for employment, they prepared and distributed food orders, cleaned the store, worked at the drive-thru window and operated a register,” the Labor Department said Tuesday, adding that one child also was...

Antioch police racism could lead to unprecedented mass dismissals in criminal court, county writes $2.2 million check to address problem

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:53:58 GMT

The ongoing racist text messaging scandal that has impugned dozens of Antioch officers could shake up the local justice system on a scale never before seen in California history as prosecutors and judges are assessing whether to dismiss hundreds if not thousands of criminal cases and convictions.The problem is so widespread that both the Contra Costa District Attorney and Public Defender’s offices fear buckling under the unprecedented workload. Late last month, the county Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to help by spending $2.2 million for the hiring of 10 attorneys, five for each agency.Those news hires — who represent the beginning of the widening scandal’s impact on county taxpayers — will work to sort out just how deep the problems at the Antioch Police Department run.“The behavior of these officers has far-reaching consequences and has harmed individuals who may have been unfairly accused or prosecuted,” Supervisor John Gioia said aft...

Judge said he would ‘consider’ letting Trump testify at rape trial

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:53:58 GMT

By Michael R. Sisak and Jennifer Peltz | Associated PressNEW YORK — Donald Trump hinted Thursday that he might show up soon at the New York City trial where a jury is hearing allegations that he raped a woman in the mid-1990s.The former president’s lawyers insist that he won’t attend the proceedings or testify. Now the judge is offering him one last chance to change his mind.After writer E. Jean Carroll’s lawyers rested their case, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan was reluctant to let Trump’s lawyers rest their case without calling any witnesses.He said he would give Trump until 5 p.m. Sunday to provide his final answer about testifying in his own defense in response to Carroll’s allegations that he sexually assaulted her at a posh Manhattan department store in spring 1996.“If he has second thoughts, I’ll at least consider it,” Kaplan said in court after the jury had been sent home for the day, adding that if Trump misses the deadline, “That ship will be irrevocabl...

NBA playoffs live updates: Warriors looking to avoid dreaded 0-2 hole vs. Lakers

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 16:53:58 GMT

To view the live updates on your mobile device click here.GAME 1: Lakers at Warriors at Chase Center, at 6 p.m. TV: ESPN. Announcers: Mike Breen (play-by-play), Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy (color commentary), Lisa Salters (sideline reporting).ODDS: Warriors -6.5. OVER/UNDER: 227.5. (Both from Caesars Sportsbook.)CURRENT SERIES: Lakers lead 1-0. SEASON SERIES: Lakers went 3-1 against the Warriors in the regular season. PRIOR PLAYOFF HISTORY: Lakers have won 6-of-7 postseason series, including the last one in 1991.The Warriors nearly had a comeback for the ages in Game 1 against the Lakers. But even after a 14-point burst tied the game, they couldn’t complete the task — and are now facing a big hole.Golden State will enter Game 2 needing a win to even up the series and with a few interesting adjustments to try and make, especially against the Lakers’ star player.But that star? It’s not LeBron James. It’s Anthony Davis, who had 30 points, 23 rebounds and a m...