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Bomb squad investigates suspicious item in Burbank

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

A bomb squad is investigating a suspicious item discovered in a Burbank neighborhood on Thursday.Burbank Police received a call reporting an unidentified package spotted outside of a home on the 1800 block of Maple Street around 4 p.m.A bomb squad from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene. The package appears to be isolated in a backyard as authorities work to identify the item.An LASD bomb squad is investigating a suspicious item found in a Burbank neighborhood on June 29, 2023. (KTLA)An LASD bomb squad is investigating a suspicious item found in a Burbank neighborhood on June 29, 2023. (KTLA)An LASD bomb squad is investigating a suspicious item found in a Burbank neighborhood on June 29, 2023. (KTLA)An LASD bomb squad is investigating a suspicious item found in a Burbank neighborhood on June 29, 2023. (KTLA)An LASD bomb squad is investigating a suspicious item found in a Burbank neighborhood on June 29, 2023. (KTLA)It's unclear where the package came ...

Burbank police seeking additional victims of alleged sex offender 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Detectives with the Burbank Police Department are asking for the public’s help in locating additional victims of a 54-year-old man arrested in Dec. 2022 for inappropriate sexual contact with minors, authorities announced Thursday.  Artur R. Suslow's arrest came after allegations that his continued sexual crimes dated back more than a decade, according to a BPD news release.  The 54-year-old has been charged with two counts of committing lewd and lascivious acts with a child and one count of continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14 years old by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.  He is currently in the custody of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department where his bail was set at $1.55 million. Suslow is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing in August.  Artur R. Suslow, 54, is described as a white male standing 5 foot 7 inches tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds. He was arrested for sex crimes in Dec. 2022. (Burba...

L.A. County health officials offer tips for staying cool ahead of hot holiday weekend

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Brace yourself: It’s going to be a hot weekend heading into the July 4 holiday.Hot and dry conditions, along with elevated fire weather, are expected across the desert, lower mountains and interior valleys of Southern California Friday through Monday, according to the National Weather Service.Temperatures are expected to peak in the 90s and up to 109 in some areas, with the hottest temps expected Saturday and/or Sunday.An excessive heat warning will likely be in place in the Antelope and Santa Clarita valleys, while a heat advisory is possible in San Luis Obispo County, Ventura County and Los Angeles County mountains, according to the weather service.The agency recommends that residents hydrate and reduce exposure to heat.“Take care with possible fire ignition sources such as fireworks and lawn care equipment,” the weather service added.Los Angeles County Public Health officials also warned about substantial health risks associated with extreme heat, especially for young children, t...

Steve L McClune Pronounced Dead in Two-Vehicle Crash on Summit Valley Road [Hesperia, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Vehicle Collision Between Agate Road and Telephone Canyon Road Kills 57-Year-Old Hesperia ManHESPERIA, CA (June 29, 2023) – Monday evening, Steve L McClune died following a two-vehicle collision on Summit Valley Road.Fire units of the San Bernardino County Fire responded to the crash on May 22nd, at around 6:47 p.m., between Agate Road and Telephone Canyon Road.Upon arrival, fire officials determined that a silver 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander and a white 2019 Chevy Traverse collided near Bandicoot Trail. Reports said both vehicles received significant damages.Following the collision, firefighters declared the Mitsubishi driver dead at the scene. Later, the coroner’s office identified the deceased driver as 57-year-old Steve L McClune of Hesperia.In addition, paramedics rushed two other people to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Their identities have not been publicly disclosed at this time.Responders from the city of Hesperia Public Works prompted the cl...

Vira Zheltonozhko Pronounced Dead Following Pedestrian Accident on Antelope Road [Citrus Heights, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Pedestrian-Auto Collision near Auburn Boulevard Left 82-Year-Old Woman DeadCITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (June 29, 2023) – Tuesday night, a pedestrian accident on Antelope Road left Vira Zheltonozhko with fatal injuries. The deadly collision happened at around 8:20 p.m. along eastbound Antelope Road, between Lauppe Lane and Auburn Boulevard. Responding officers discovered the pedestrian lying on the sidewalk with major injuries. Unfortunately, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene, despite the life-saving efforts of the first responders. In addition, multiple utility poles and a traffic light received significant damage from the collision.Police said the driver involved did not sustain any injuries. At this time, it’s unknown if drugs and alcohol played a role in the incident. On Wednesday, the Sacramento County coroner’s office identified the deceased pedestrian as 82-year-old Vira Zheltonozhko of Citrus Heights. Sacramento County Officials are asking anyone with additional ...

From Trailblazing Breakthroughs to Chart-Topping Glory with Kirsten Collins

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

The talented and vivacious singer-songwriter known as Kirsten Collins has been capturing hearts with her soulful voice and captivating melodies for years. With a growing fanbase totaling over 2 million and an impressive body of work as both an artist and songwriter, Collins has clearly established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the music realm. As a content creator you may recognize her from various partnership appearances with BMW, Ragoni Shoes, HP, Kia, Samsung, and others.You may know Kirsten for the timeless cover renditions she released with Kurt Hugo Schneider, or her recent multi-platinum songwriting contributions to K-pop group aespa’s career-launching breakout hit “Savage” – but you’re sure to walk away remembering her for her own original music once you’ve heard her latest EP “Floura”.Since dropping in April, reviews have been pouring in with extremely positive feedback from critics:“…undeniably one of the best releases of its kind you’re likely to get your hand...

Beyond The Play Button: Dan Martin’s Influence in the Rise of Short-Form Content

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

In an era driven by brevity and instant gratification, video content is no exception. As attention gravitates toward easily digestible visual narratives, a new league of creators has surfaced. This new medium is flourishing in the world of short-form content. At the forefront of this revolution stands Daniel Martin, a video editor extraordinaire whose work now commands a staggering 13.6 billion views and over 20 million subscribers for the channels he’s worked on. His work is a testament to his great understanding and execution of what makes short-form content tick.Before Dan’s meteoric rise to prominence, he was just a kid with a profound passion for filmmaking. As a child, his summers were spent creating short films with his family, planting the seeds for his future career. He began publishing his own videos on YouTube in 2011, experimenting with different styles of content and editing. His love for manipulating footage to tell diverse stories emerged, proving to be an...

The Pros and Cons of Studying in LA

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Image: Photo by Kyle Gregory Devaras on UnsplashIf you are thinking about studying in Los Angeles, you may have a specific reason, such as the fact that the best university for your field happens to be there, or maybe you’ve got family in the state. Chances are, though, it’s just because you like the idea of it. Los Angeles is one of the most celebrated cities in the US. It certainly vies for that title along with New York, with Washington D.C. a distant third purely because it’s the capital, and Las Vegas fourth because of its unique, albeit gaudy, appeal. It wasn’t always like that, though. When the settlers started arriving from Europe in the 17th century, they came to the east coast because that’s what they reached when they crossed the Atlantic.To them, LA was a nameless place on the other side of the country, and it made sense to settle somewhere much closer. Therefore, to move to the west coast was for the hardy and adventurous only. It’s why we still say, “Out west” and “Bac...

Concord man charged with handcuffing, raping developmentally disabled woman for hours in Alameda County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

OAKLAND — A Concord man has been arrested and charged with and raping a developmentally disabled woman over a three-hour time period, court records show.When she tried to resist, he allegedly handcuffed her and told her, “I am your master,” according to the records.Riley Tefft, 25, was charged in late May with forcible rape, forcible oral copulation, attempted sodomy by force, and sexual penetration with a foreign object, all felonies, in connection with an alleged Jan. 30 attack in Alameda County. The victim is a woman who knew Tefft and has a developmental disability that gives her the cognitive ability of a child aged 8-13, prosecutors say.To protect the woman’s identity, this newspaper is not revealing the exact location of the attack or how the two knew each other.The woman called 9-1-1 immediately after Tefft left her home in Alameda County to report what had happened. When officers arrived, she was “crying and visibly shaken” and gave a det...

Warriors’ Draymond Green officially opts out, becomes free agent

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

It’s official: Draymond Green is a free agent.Green did not pick up the player option in his contract for the 2023-24 season before Thursday’s deadline, making him an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career.Green’s decision to opt out has been expected for some time and heated up on June 19 — the same day as new general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr.’s introductory press conference. The Warriors will have a slew of decisions to make, but bringing back Green remains their top priority.“We really want Draymond back,” Dunleavy said that day, echoing head coach Steve Kerr’s comments earlier this offseason.“If Draymond is not back, we’re not a championship contender,” Kerr said in May. “We know that. He’s that important to winning and to who we are.”Since that day, several Western Conference teams have been linked to Green, including the Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trail Blazers and Dallas Maverick...