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L.A. County teen girl missing for weeks as search continues

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:15:10 GMT

Authorities are continuing to search for a teenager who disappeared in Lynwood in early June.The missing girl, Maria Fernanda Deniz, 17, was last seen on June 8 on the 12200 block of Long Beach Boulevard around 7 a.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.Deniz is described as a Hispanic female standing 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 110 pounds with brown eyes, long black hair, and a pierced nose. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie, gray pants, and black and red Nike shoes.Authorities believe she may be headed to the Cypress Park area of Northeast L.A. The girl’s family has not heard from her since and is concerned for her well-being. They're hoping the public may have information that could lead to her discovery.Maria Fernanda Deniz, 17, in an undated photo from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.No further details were released surrounding her disappearance.Anyone who may have seen Deniz or knows of her whereabouts is asked to call the LASD’...

3 suspects arrested after shooting outside tattoo shop in Yucaipa

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:15:10 GMT

Three people have been arrested in connection to a shooting outside a tattoo shop in Yucaipa earlier this month, authorities announced Thursday.  The incident unfolded on June 14 at around 11:35 p.m. near the intersection of Yucaipa Boulevard and 5th Street, according to a news release from the San Bernardino Sherrif’s Department. Deputies responded to the scene on reports of people arguing and gunshots heard.  An investigation revealed that an argument had started inside Artistic Element Tattoo shop and escalated into a physical altercation. That’s when authorities say one of suspects shot a female victim before fleeing the scene.  The unidentified female victim sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to her head.  Later, investigators were able to identify 40-year-old Redlands resident Othon Hernandez, 42-year-old Beaumont resident Roman Abrego and 34-year-old Kaitlin Abrego, also from Beaumont, as suspects in the shooting.   Brazen, broad daylight bur...

Winn shines in first career start, but SF Giants silenced in second straight loss to Blue Jays

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:15:10 GMT

TORONTO — It was just over a year ago, last June 23, that Keaton Winn made his final start at Single-A San Jose, returning from a two-year absence caused by a pandemic and major elbow surgery. When the Giants won their last World Series, Winn was merely a teenager in Ollie, Iowa: population 200.On Thursday, the Giants reached the midpoint of their season, and Winn made his first major-league start in front of 27,761 fans, in North America’s most diverse metropolis.Despite a 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays, dropping their first series since the second weekend of June, the Giants (45-36) completed their first 81 games in better position than they were last season, when they sputtered into the halfway point at 41-41 with their eighth loss in nine games (and only worse to come). And with six strong innings of work from Winn, they may have found a starter who can help their prospects the rest of the way.“He was lights out,” said manager Gabe Kapler, who was forced to watch th...

Redwood City man arrested for forcible rape of a minor, police believe there may be more victims

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:15:10 GMT

(KRON) -- A Redwood City man was arrested on Thursday after he was accused of forcibly raping a minor, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. The alleged rape happened on March 16. The victim was known by the male suspect, police said.Esquivel was arrested in San Bruno on a $100,000 warrant. He has since posted bail and is no longer in custody. Police believe there may be additional victims. Anyone with information is asked to call SMCSO's Detective Pitts at (650) 363-4060.

Human remains found in Solano County

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:15:10 GMT

(KRON) -- Human remains were found in unincorporated Suisun City on Wednesday, the Solano County Sheriff's Office said. Authorities are still attempting to find the identity of the victim. Employees of the California Waterfowl Association were evaluating vegetation in the area of Grizzly Island Road and Van Sickle Road when they found a bone inside of a jacket sleeve underneath some vegetation. A primary investigation found fully decomposed human remains below the surface. Pittsburg store clerk arrested for allegedly selling drugs out of store The Chico State Human Identification Lab began a forensic evaluation on Thursday. A "partial skeletal upper" was uncovered. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. The public is asked to avoid the area where the remains were found as excavation continues. The location is north of Grizzly Bay and south of Fairfield. The age, race and gender of the subject are unknown. Anyone with information is asked to call (70...

Mexico beats Haiti 3-1 to reach CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:15:10 GMT

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Henry Martín scored on a diving header 44 seconds into the second half, and Mexico beat Haiti 3-1 Thursday night to clinch a berth in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals.Martín headed Uriel Antuna’s cross past goalkeeper Alexandre Pierre for his 11th international goal. Haiti’s Ricardo Adé gave Mexico a 2-0 lead with an own goal in the 56th when he poked in Jesús Gallardo’s cross for Orbelín Pineda. No.. 87 Haiti scored its third goal in 11 matches against Mexico and first since 1981 when Danley Jean-Jacques evaded Johan Vásquez and headed Derrick Etienne’s cross past Guillermo Ochoa in the 78th.Santiago Giménez got his third international goal in the 83rd, poking in Antuna’s cross. No. 14 Mexico, which opened with a 4-0 rout of Honduras, closes Group B on Sunday against invited guest Qatar at Santa Clara, California. Haiti, which opened with a 2-1 win over Qatar, plays Honduras at Charlotte, North Carolina.In the doubleheader ope...

Griner scores 22, Mercury beat Fever 85-63 to snap their six-game losing streak

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:15:10 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Brittney Griner scored 22 points, Diana Taurasi had 17 points and six assists, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Indiana Fever 85-63 on Thursday night to snap a six-game losing streak.It was the first win for interim coach Nikki Blue, who took over after Phoenix fired Vanessa Nygaard on Sunday. The Mercury only scored 62 points against Dallas on Tuesday in Blue’s debut.Brianna Turner added a season-high 11 points for Phoenix (3-11). The Mercury had a season-high 28 assists on 34 made field goals. Sophie Cunningham (concussion evaluation) and Moriah Jefferson (ankle) did not play in the fourth quarter.Phoenix led 31-23 after its highest-scoring first quarter of the season, and it was 52-35 at the break behind Griner’s 15 points.Taurasi made a 3-pointer on back-to-back possessions late in the third quarter to help the Mercury lead 72-51 entering the fourth.Kelsey Mitchell scored 15 points for Indiana (5-10), which lost its third straight after back-to-back lo...

Aces rout Liberty 98-81 in a matchup of marquee WNBA teams for their seventh straight win

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:15:10 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kelsey Plum scored 18 points and the Las Vegas Aces routed the New York Liberty 98-81 on Thursday night in the first meeting between two of the top teams in the WNBA.It was the seventh consecutive win for the Aces (14-1), who have been nearly unstoppable this season on offense, averaging nearly 93 points a game. All five of the Aces starters scored in double figures, with A’ja Wilson putting in 16 while Jackie Young and Candace Parker each added 15. Chelsea Gray had 14 points and six assists, including a few highlight reel ones.The Aces pulled away in the second half to run away with the much-hyped first matchup between the teams who made the biggest moves in the offseason, with the defending champion Aces signing Parker and Alysha Clark. The Liberty added Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, Courtney Vandersloot and Kayla Thornton.The teams came into the game ranked first and second in points per game and both play an unselfish brand of basketball, with the Libert...

Delayed United Airlines passengers wait days for luggage in Denver

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:15:10 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — United Airlines travelers have dealt with flight delays and baggage issues across the country. Some of them, at Denver International Airport, told FOX31 they have waited days to get their bags.United said the situation is improving, but folks were waiting on their luggage at the baggage claim area, which has piled up at DIA.Some travelers shared their stories of delayed flights, staying at a hotel another night and waiting hours — even days — for their luggage when they finally got home.For their part, United told FOX31 there's been an "overnight effort to further repair schedules and match separated crews with aircraft." Colorado’s fireworks laws have a wide range. Here’s what you need to know "I got a friend waiting outside for the past 30 minutes just doing laps so debating if I go home or stay," Perry Fitz, a holiday traveler, said."We are just waiting on our luggage. We're hoping to get it because we really just want to go home," Sarah, another traveler, said....

Tennessee law changes starting July 1 will restrict trans health care and fund more school safety

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:15:10 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Months after Tennessee lawmakers finished a chaotic legislative session, many of the most hotly contested laws are poised to take effect Saturday, including measures on health care for transgender children, police oversight, school safety and teacher pay.The new fiscal year begins July 1 in Tennessee, meaning the latest state spending plan and a slew of new statutes will be implemented.This year, hundreds of laws were passed by the state’s GOP-controlled General Assembly and signed by Republican Gov. Bill Lee, who has yet to veto a bill.But the most hectic portion of the monthslong legislative session occurred in the spring, when two Democratic lawmakers were expelled — and another avoided expulsion by just one vote — for participating in a protest seeking stronger gun control laws on the state House floor. After a shooting in March that killed six people at a Nashville school, protesters renewed their call for lawmakers to limit gun access.Ultimately, Republ...