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Police shut down streets near Torrance mall due to large crowd disturbance

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:09:36 GMT

A disturbance involving a large crowd has shut down streets near the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance on Saturday night.A large law enforcement presence is surrounding the mall after the incident was reported by Torrance police around 5:30 p.m.Roads currently closed include:Carson Street closed from Madrona Avenue to Del Amo Circle EastDel Amo Circle East closed from Carson Street to Fashion WayFashion Way is closed from Madrona Avenue to Amie AvenueIt’s unclear what prompted the closure or what issues may be connected to the large group. Citizen video of the area showed a long line of patrol vehicles arriving at the shopping center. Traffic appeared to be backed up on streets surrounding the mall parking lots.The duration of the street closures remains unknown. Drivers are asked to avoid the area at this time.This developing story will be updated.

Body cam video shows L.A. County deputy fatally shoot armed woman 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:09:36 GMT

Newly released bodycam footage depicts the moment a woman armed with a kitchen knife was shot and killed by a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy. The video, which was made public by the department on Friday, shows deputies responding to an apartment building in the 2100 block of East Avenue J-8 in Lancaster on Dec. 4 regarding a domestic violence call. Included with the footage is the audio of the initial call made by Niani Finlayson, 27, to police requesting their help for a man who “[would not] get out of her house.”  Gypsy Rose Blanchard posts ‘first selfie of freedom’ after release from prison Finlayson could be heard over the phone screaming and struggling with the man, later identified as her boyfriend. “This man, he won’t get out of my house now...and I already told him to get out of my house...” she told the dispatcher before another struggle ensued. “I need the police here right now [because] he won’t get his hands off me.” Niani Finl...

Sacramento man shoots wife, claims accident

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:09:36 GMT

(FOX40.COM) -- A man was arrested after he claimed to shoot his wife on accident during an investigation of a "noise in the middle of the night." Around 1:40 a.m. on Saturday, Sacramento County Sheriff's Office officials said they received a "frantic 911 call" from a man who said he accidentally shot his wife. Upon arrival to their home on Mira Del Rio Drive, deputies detained the husband. San Pablo woman killed suspected package thief, police say Deputies said they entered the residence and found his wife in the master bedroom with a gunshot wound in her shoulder. The victim was reportedly conscious and alert. She was transported to the hospital.Officials said there were no witnesses located in the residence. Both the husband and wife independently told deputies they heard a noise in the middle of the night. When the husband got his gun, he accidentally discharged it when he was getting up to investigate. Both were "adamant with deputies" that the incident was a "complete accide...

Raducanu feeling “reborn” as she starts 2024 season in Auckland

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:09:36 GMT

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu says she feels “reborn” as she prepares to play her first match of 2024 at the Auckland tennis classic.The 21-year-old Raducanu has been out of action since April after wrist and knee operations and says she feels reinvigorated at the start of a new season.“I feel reborn in a way, I feel fresh,” the 2021 major winner told reporters. “I feel ready, I feel happy, I feel excited.“So overall I’m feeling positive and lighter. For two years after the U.S. Open I felt maybe a bit more like with a weight on my shoulders, but now I feel completely fresh.”Raducanu suffered an ankle injury in Auckland last year but played through the pain at the Australian Open. By April she had come to realize she had to take time out for surgery.“I was having wrist pains for five months before I came to Auckland so I was managing it, keeping it going and under wraps as much as I could,” Raducanu said. “I knew it was inevitable if I wanted...

Arizona Bowl Winners

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:09:36 GMT

Dec. 30, 2023 — Wyoming 16, Toledo 15Dec. 31, 2022 — Ohio 30, Wyoming 27, OTDec. 31, 2021 — Boise St. vs. Central Michigan, Cancelled for Covid-19 protocolDec. 31, 2020 — Ball State 34, No. 19 San Jose State 13Dec. 31, 2019 — Wyoming 38, Georgia State 17Dec. 29, 2018 — Nevada 16, Arkansas State 13, OTDec. 29, 2017 — New Mexico State 26, Utah State 20, OTDec. 30, 2016 — Air Force 45, South Alabama 21Dec. 29, 2015 — Nevada 28, Colorado State 23Source

Pistons beat Raptors 129-127 to end NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:09:36 GMT

Toronto Raptors guard Dennis Schroder, left, and center Jakob Poeltl (19) reach in on Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)(AP/Carlos Osorio) Toronto Raptors guard Dennis Schroder, left, and center Jakob Poeltl (19) reach in on Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)(AP/Carlos Osorio) DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons ended their NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games with a 129-127 victory over the short-handed Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, as Cade Cunningham had 30 points and 12 assists.The Pis...

Allen scores 16 as Portland State defeats Idaho 77-72

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:09:36 GMT

MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Kaelen Allen scored 16 points as Portland State beat Idaho 77-72 on Saturday night.Allen also added 11 rebounds for the Vikings (10-4, 1-1 Big Sky Conference). Jorell Saterfield scored 15 points while shooting 4 for 9 (3 for 8 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line. Isaiah Johnson had 13 points and was 5 of 11 shooting and 3 of 7 from the free throw line.Tyler Linhardt finished with 18 points and six rebounds for the Vandals (7-7, 1-1). Quinn Denker added 17 points and five assists for Idaho. Kyson Rose also had 12 points and six rebounds.NEXT UPPortland State next plays Saturday against UMKC on the road, and Idaho will host St. Thomas on Wednesday.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Denver foodie: Some local restaurants that won awards, made headlines in 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:09:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- As one of the most foodie-friendly cities in the U.S., Denver is home to plenty of award-winning dining options.It's not rare to see local headlines boasting about the local food scene.Over 2023, several Colorado eateries received awards -- too many for FOX31 to list them all. But in case you missed it, here are some of the local restaurants that made headlines and won awards this year.5 Colorado restaurants receive Michelin starThe Michelin Guide finally came to Colorado and named 18 delicious restaurants in a ceremony in September. Five restaurants were awarded a Michelin star:Beckon (Five Points neighborhood of Denver)Bosq (Aspen)BRUTØ (Denver)Frasca Food and Wine (Boulder)The Wolf’s Tailor (Denver)Others were awarded with green stars, which highlights sustainable restaurants with a knack for fresh food, and 9 were awarded with the Michelin award. 9 Colorado restaurants win Michelin award 15 Colorado businesses win Good Food awardsOut of nearly 2,000 entries, 1...

Denver weather: Cooler, seasonal end to 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:09:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will be cooler, but seasonal with plenty of sunshine for the first few days of 2024. Here’s where Colorado’s population is growing and shrinking: report Weather tonight: More cloudsSaturday night, more clouds will build in. This paired with a southwesterly breeze will keep temperatures falling to the mid-20s, which is about 5 degrees above average for this time of year. Weather tomorrow: Partly sunny, seasonalOn New Year's Eve, Denver will see a mixture of sunshine and clouds. Temperatures will be cool but seasonal and climb to the low to mid-40s. Festivities, prizes for Denver Broncos’ annual Fan Appreciation Day Looking ahead: Sunny start to the new yearNew Year's Eve night will be chilly with temperatures falling to the mid-20s. By New Year's Day, sunshine returns to the forecast with highs around 50 degrees. Tuesday and Wednesday will feature plenty of sunshine, and chilly but seasonal temperatures falling to lows in the 20s and highs in t...

Therapy donkey visits Minnesota senior living center

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:09:36 GMT

MINNETONKA, Minnesota (WCCO) — A new year can mean new friends — and people at a senior living facility in Minnetonka made a new pal Thursday.At New Perspective Senior Living, a belated Christmas present is about to arrive.A packed crowd welcomed not a therapy dog, but a therapy donkey.“Tiptoe is 2 years old so he’s a little toddler. We still call him a baby,” said Tabeah Brockman, Tiptoe’s Handler.A 250-pound baby, to be exact.Tiptoe, also known as Tippy, makes the rounds every so often. Brockman said he welcomes the love after a rough start in life.“His mom decided she didn’t want to be a mom. So, she stomped him so he was in the ICU for a while,” Brockman said. “He’s just a little miracle donkey so now he’s giving back.”And they also believe that his visits help people struggling with memory loss.“We had tears and we had people talking that didn’t talk for a long time,” Brockman said.“...