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6 arrested in South L.A. prostitution sting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:25:57 GMT

Six people have been arrested as part of a prostitution sting conducted by the Los Angeles Police Department. The operation was conducted along the Figueroa Corridor in South L.A. on Dec. 22, just before 8 a.m.As part of the operation, undercover officers posed as sex workers and targeted sex purchasers and human traffickers. During the operation, six people were arrested and cited for solicitation of prostitution. Those arrested have been identified as Raul Ocampo Maya, 63; Daniel Alejandro Arceo, 29; Pedro Sanchez-Gonzalez, 54; Bryan Garcia Orellano, 30; and Anthony O. Williams, 57.This operation is an ongoing effort to prevent the trafficking of women and minors along the busy corridor, LAPD officials said. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact the Southeast Area Vice Detail at 213-972-1017. Anonymous tips can be submitted through LACrimestoppers.org.

2 California cities have among the highest utility bills in the U.S.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:25:57 GMT

Utility bills are an important factor in every household budget and vary from month to month based on factors such as the weather, wholesale energy prices, and, of course, how much water, electricity and natural gas you use.A new report from doxoINSIGHTS has ranked every U.S. state and city based on the average cost of utility bills and, not surprisingly, California is among the more expensive states in the nation, and Los Angeles is among the most expensive cities.Utility bills in the Golden State average $368 per month, higher than the national average of $351, the report shows. While higher than average, California is still well below the most expensive states: Hawaii ($633 per month), Maine ($500/month), New Jersey ($467/month), Connecticut ($463/month) and Vermont ($428/month).On the opposite end of the list, Mississippi has the least expensive utility bills in the U.S., averaging just $255 per month, followed by South Dakota ($278/month), North Carolina ($282/month), Missouri ...

City of Los Angeles offering Christmas tree recycling services 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:25:57 GMT

Now that Christmas has passed, it’s time to take the tree down, and fortunately for Angelenos who got themselves a real tree this year, there is an easy and environmentally friendly way to discard them. The Los Angeles Department of Sanitation and Environment has launched their Christmas tree recycling program as a convenient way of properly and safely recycling Christmas trees, and the first step that one must take to prepare the tree for recycling is removing all decorations and tinsel as well as removing the tree stand.  Local lottery player wins over $2 million on Christmas Then, trees must be cut into pieces, if needed, to fit in the green recycling bin. The final step is to place the tree pieces inside the green bin and put it out for regular pickup.  If the tree is too big to cut and place inside the bin, it can be placed curbside on collection day, sanitation officials said. Residents of apartment buildings are requested to leave their Christmas trees on th...

Liyah-Grace Holsey Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Accident on Sublett Road [Arlington, TX]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:25:57 GMT

10-Year-Old Girl Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near Park Springs BoulevardARLINGTON, TX (December 26, 2023) – Liyah-Grace Holsey died Thursday afternoon in a pedestrian crash at the 600 block of Sublett Road. The incident took place shortly before 4:00 p.m. on December 14th, near Park Springs Boulevard.After conducting initial responsibilities, law enforcement determined that Holsey, a 10-year-old, was crossing the street from north to south when she was struck by two passing vehicles.According to investigators, the vehicles had the right of way with a green light. Both drivers remained at the scene near Mary Moore Elementary School and fully cooperated with the ongoing investigation.Holsey was promptly transported by paramedics to a nearby hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.Authorities reveal that Holsey was a fifth-grade student at Mary Moore Elementary School and her loss is deeply felt by the community.Officers state that the drivers will not ...

James Robert Anderson Killed, Ethan Wade Taylor Involved in Pedestrian Accident on Highway 79 [Rockdale, TX]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:25:57 GMT

77-Year-Old Male Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after Fatal Collision near Go Car WashROCKDALE, TX (December 26, 2023) – James Robert Anderson died Wednesday night in a pedestrian crash at the 700 block of Highway 79.Law enforcement arrived near the Go Car Wash at approximately 6:30 .m., on December 13th. According to available information, Anderson was in the process of walking from Walmart to the Quality Inn Motel when he failed to give way to an approaching vehicle.Subsequently, 21-year-old Ethan Wade Taylor collided with the pedestrian. Medical personnel declared Anderson, aged 77, dead at the scene.Emergency crews temporarily secured the surrounding area for cleanup and initial procedures. Meanwhile, the driver, Ethan Wade Taylor, cooperated with authorities, and the accident remains an active subject of investigation.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of James Robert Anderson. May you find comfort and s...

San Mateo County man given life in prison without possibility of parole for sexual crimes involving minors

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:25:57 GMT

SAN MATEO COUNTY — A San Mateo County man convicted of raping and sexually assaulting multiple underaged girls was sentenced on Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole, prosecutors said.Kaylan Freeman, 32 of El Granada, was sentenced months after his August conviction on 20 felony counts, including rape, kidnapping to commit child molestation, forcible child molestation, rape by use of drugs and forcible oral copulation of a child, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office.District Attorney Stephen Wagstaffe said Freeman showed no remorse at Friday’s sentencing hearing before Judge Amarra A. Lee.Freeman “was a violent predator who sexually assaulted five teenage victims, forever changing their lives,” Wagstaffe told the Bay Area News Group on Tuesday. “Freeman showed no remorse and was actually smirking when the victims spoke to the court at sentencing.  We wholeheartedly agree with Judge Lee that this evil man should never wal...

Mail thief arrested in Hayward, handgun seized

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:25:57 GMT

(KRON) – The Hayward Police Department arrested a person accused of mail theft and found a loaded handgun, authorities announced Tuesday.Hayward officers responded to a south Hayward neighborhood for reports of mail thefts. Officers noticed a vehicle in the area that matched the description of the car involved in the theft, police said.  Christmas sideshow in Oakland caught on video After police initiated to traffic stop, they discovered the driver was not licensed.  Officers conducted an inventory search and found a loaded handgun and evidence of the previously reported mail theft.The driver was placed under arrest and the vehicle was towed. 

Bay Area city has among the highest utility bills in the US

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:25:57 GMT

(KTLA) -- Utility bills are an important factor in every household budget and vary from month to month based on factors such as the weather, wholesale energy prices, and, of course, how much water, electricity and natural gas you use.A new report from doxoINSIGHTS has ranked every U.S. state and city based on the average cost of utility bills and, not surprisingly, California is among the more expensive states in the nation, and Los Angeles is among the most expensive cities.Utility bills in the Golden State average $368 per month, higher than the national average of $351, the report shows. Calm before the storm: Officials urge storm prep as wet, unsettled weather returns While higher than average, California is still well below the most expensive states: Hawaii ($633 per month), Maine ($500/month), New Jersey ($467/month), Connecticut ($463/month) and Vermont ($428/month).On the opposite end of the list, Mississippi has the least expensive utility bills in the U.S., averaging ju...

Recology gives SF residents’ Christmas tree a second act

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:25:57 GMT

(KRON) – For 30 years, Recology has collected San Francisco residents’ unadorned Christmas trees for recycling. City officials from San Francisco Environment and San Francisco Public Works are asking residents to “keep San Francisco green” by recycling their Christmas trees. “San Franciscans care about the environment and our future. Our residents continue the holiday spirit when they recycle Christmas trees. Recycling trees is a gift to Mother Nature that keeps on giving for years to come,” said Tyrone Jue, Director of the San Francisco Environment Department. “This is not only a festive tradition, but also a smart way to reduce waste, decrease emissions, and return trees to a natural environment where they can contribute to a vibrant ecosystem.” High Surf Warning issued for Thursday along Bay Area coastline For Recology to recycle the tree, residents are required to place their bare tree next to their blue recycling bin the night before their scheduled collection day between Jan...

Stock market today: Wall Street ends higher at the start of a holiday-shortened week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:25:57 GMT

Stocks notched more gains Tuesday as Wall Street kicked off what’s expected to be a quiet, holiday-shortened week of trading.The S&P 500 rose 0.4%, finishing less than 0.5% below its all-time high set nearly two years ago. The benchmark index is coming off eight straight weekly gains, its longest winning streak since 2017.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.4%, while the Nasdaq composite ended 0.5% higher.Trading was relatively light as U.S. markets reopened following the Christmas Day holiday. Still, the latest gains were widespread, with advancers outnumbering decliners by nearly 3 to 1 on the New York Stock Exchange.Technology and industrial stocks accounted for a big share of the gains. Intel climbed 5.2% for the biggest gain among S&P 500 stocks. Caterpillar added 1.8%.Energy stocks climbed as the price of U.S. crude oil rose 2.7%. Hess closed 1.4% higher.Solid gains by smaller company stocks also helped lift the market, pushing the Russell 2000 index 1.2% hig...