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St. Louis County man facing multiple sex offense charges

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:20 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. – A St. Louis County man is accused of using his job as an umpire at youth athletic organizations to meet underage children for the purposes of engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior.According to a report filed by the Crestwood Police Department, investigators claim Zachary Barebo had sexual contact with a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old in June 2023. The Affton Athletic Association was employing Barebo at the time.Barebo is accused of using Snapchat to communicate with both teenagers, which led to in-person physical contact. Those incidents took place inside Barebo’s vehicle in parking lots in Crestwood and unincorporated St. Louis County. Prisoner escapes Mercy South Hospital, police investigating The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Barebo with first-degree sodomy/attempted sodomy, three counts of fourth-degree child molestation – victim under 17, two counts of second-degree statutory rape, and five counts of second-degree statutory sodomy.Ba...

You can get paid $2,500 to binge watch Netflix’s most popular shows 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:20 GMT

If your dream is to get paid to watch TV, this is for you. A recent promotional campaign by OnlineCasinos.com is celebrating National Binge Day with a contest to determine which Netflix series is truly the most "bingeworthy". The three shows that the lucky winner will have to watch and then vote on are “Squid Game,” “Stranger Things,” and “Wednesday.” The winner will have one month to complete the three series in their entireties, a task KTLA 5’s David Lazarus says would require nearly 50 hours of viewing all together.  When robots screw up, who’s at fault? A “generous” budget of $2,000 will be given to the contest’s winner, who will also receive $500 to cover snacks and a Netflix subscription if they don’t already have one, OnlineCasinos.com said. The winner will need to score each TV series out of ten based on the following criteria: “Bingeability” rating – Likeliness of a viewer watching more than one episode in each sitting “Distractability” rating – How often t...

Dr. Seuss Experience coming to Santa Monica in November

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:20 GMT

The wonderful world of Dr. Seuss is coming to life at the Santa Monica Place for a limited time in November, officials announced on Thursday.The Dr. Seuss Experience is an immersive event where guests can explore nine Dr. Seuss worlds, meet characters and more.The Dr. Seuss Experience is an immersive experience where guests can explore nine Dr. Seuss worlds, meet characters and more. (Dr. Seuss Experience )The Dr. Seuss Experience is an immersive experience where guests can explore nine Dr. Seuss worlds, meet characters and more. (Dr. Seuss Experience )The Dr. Seuss Experience is an immersive experience where guests can explore nine Dr. Seuss worlds, meet characters and more. (Dr. Seuss Experience )The Dr. Seuss Experience is an immersive experience where guests can explore nine Dr. Seuss worlds, meet characters and more. (Dr. Seuss Experience )“Guests can expect a Seuss-tacular journey featuring themes and installations that bring Dr. Seuss’s beloved works to life,” a news rele...

Isaac Aragonez Arrested, Man Dead after Pedestrian Crash on West Twain Avenue [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:20 GMT

33-Year-Old Redlands Man Arrested after Fatal Collision near South Jones BoulevardLAS VEGAS, NV (September 21, 2023) – Early Monday, Isaac Aragonez was in custody following a fatal collision with a pedestrian on West Twain Avenue. The event unfolded at approximately 1:07 a.m., near South Jones Boulevard.According to officers, the driver of a westbound 2016 Chevrolet Malibu struck a male pedestrian who was crossing outside of a designated crosswalk.Medics arrived and pronounced the man dead at the scene. The identity of the victim has not yet been disclosed by authorities.Police later determined that Isaac Aragonez, a 33-year-old resident of Redlands, was operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol. As a result, he was taken into custody and is now facing his second DUI charge.In order to facilitate cleanup and preliminary responsibilities, emergency crews temporarily closed off the area. Further details regarding this incident will be provided once available.In this s...

Injuries Reported after Four-Vehicle Collision at 411th Avenue [Tonopah, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:20 GMT

Injuries Reported after Multi-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 10TONOPAH, AZ (September 21, 2023) – On Thursday afternoon, police were called to a four-vehicle collision on 411th Avenue.The incident happened on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 around 2:30 p.m., September 14th, the Arizona Department of Safety said.Furthermore, the officers arrived at the scene and learned that a truck may have jackknifed three other vehicles resulting in lane closure and multiple injuries.Moreover, the number of injured occupants was not yet stated but police said that there were serious injuries.Consequently, the authorities blocked the eastbound lanes to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties. It was later reopened by 5:00 p.m.At this time, the events leading up to the crash are still under investigation and reports will be made once information is available.Because of their sheer size, large vehicles, like semi-trucks and trailers, increase the risk of a crash. So, If you’re driving ...

Moises Joribio Killed, Jesus Beltran Injured, Maxwell Lee Arrested after DUI Crash on Highway 69 [Wood County, TX]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:20 GMT

41-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck in DUI Collision near CR 2260WOOD COUNTY, TX (September 21, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, Moises Joribio lost his life in a tragic accident involving DUI on Highway 69.The incident occurred around 3:50 p.m., approximately three miles north of Mineola, near CR 2260.According to reports, a 25-year-old named Lee was driving northwest in a Ford Explorer when he collided with the rear of a Toyota Camry that had slowed down for traffic ahead.Emergency responders pronounced the Toyota driver, 41-year-old Joribio, deceased at the scene. Meanwhile, rescue teams transported his passenger, a 29-year-old Jesus Beltran, to a nearby hospital for further medical attention.Investigators later determined that both occupants of the Toyota were properly restrained in their seat belts at the time of the collision.After completing their initial investigations, law enforcement officers suspected that the 25-year-old driver of the Ford, Maxwell Lee, was driving under the...

Supporting Families Through Addiction With Treatment Without Walls

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:20 GMT

Addiction is a complex disease that impacts not only the individual struggling but their loved ones as well. When a family member is battling addiction, relationships become strained, and those around them are left with feelings of fear, helplessness and isolation.While residential behavioral health( rehab ) facilities can provide safety and structure, removing those walls and bringing treatment into the home and community can also be hugely beneficial for the family as a whole,” said Dr. Louise Stanger of All About Interventions. “Treatment Without Walls  (TWW) focuses on healing the family unit and empowering loved ones to play an active role in recovery.”The Challenges Addiction Creates for FamiliesAddiction puts a tremendous amount of stress on families and relationships within the family system. Spouses and parents often feel angry and hurt by the pain and chaos the addiction has caused, yet simultaneously feel guilty that they cannot make the addiction stop. Siblings and child...

2 dead as bus carrying high school students crashes in NY

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:20 GMT

Associated PressWAWAYANDA, N.Y. — A charter bus carrying high school students to a band camp careened off a New York highway and tumbled down an embankment Thursday, killing two adults and seriously injuring several others, officials said.Gov. Kathy Hochul said a failure of a front tire could have contributed to the early afternoon accident on Interstate 84 in the town of Wawayanda, about 45 miles (72 kilometers) northwest of New York City.The two adults who died were Beatrice Ferrari, 77, of Farmingdale and Gina Pellettiere, 43, of Massapequa. Five of the 44 passengers on board were critically injured. according to state police.Hochul said the bus tumbled down a 50-foot ravine.“Imagine the fear, the screams and the aftermath when these high school students, many of them freshmen, were surrounded by this chaos,” Hochul said at a news conference.Student Anthony Eugenio called his family to say he was a little banged up, but OK. He recalled the bus rolling over several tim...

Newsom throws support behind California home insurance overhaul with order that could speed rate hikes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:20 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom leaned into California’s home insurance market meltdown with an executive order Thursday urging the state’s elected commissioner to speed approval of rate increases and let insurers base requested hikes on factors posed by increasing risks of extreme weather and wildfires fueled by climate change.Consumer advocates have long opposed the overhaul, but insurance companies say it is key to making coverage more accessible.“It is critical that California’s insurance market works to protect homes and businesses in every corner of our state,” Newsom said in a statement announcing the order. “A balanced approach that will help maintain fair prices and protections for Californians is essential.”Industry representatives said the order is an important step in averting collapse of the state’s insurance market due to losses from recent wildfires and other disasters and state regulations that make it hard to quickly raise rates to ...

49ers pregame: Brandon Aiyuk out for home opener against Giants

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:38:20 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, the 49ers’ top receiver through two games as well as last season, is not suiting up for tonight’s home opener.Aiyuk’s shoulder injury Sunday has prompted the 49ers (2-0) to deactivate him against the New York Giants (1-1). He last missed a game in the 2020 regular-season finale of his rookie year.The 49ers’ wide receiving corps will instead consist of Deebo Samuel, Jauan Jennings, Ray-Ray McCloud, Ronnie Bell and Chris Conley, an eighth-year veteran who got activated from the practice squad to make his potential 49ers debut.Also inactive for the 49ers are cornerback Ambry Thomas, offensive lineman Nick Zakelj, defensive lineman Kalia Davis, running back Ty Davis-Price and linebacker Jalen Graham. Brandon Allen was designated as the third quarterback.Aiyuk earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors with his season debut (eight catches, 129 yards, two touchdowns), and, despite hurting his shoulder on his firs...