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4-year-old boy fatally shot in road rage case identified

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:35:06 GMT

A 4-year-old boy who was killed in a road rage shooting in Lancaster on Friday, and the two people suspected in the shooting, have been identified. The boy was traveling with his family in the area of Sierra Highway and East Avenue J around 7:30 p.m. when they were cut off by another driver. "On that fateful day, as Gor's parents were en route to purchase groceries, an encounter with a suspect driver escalated into an unthinkable tragedy," a GoFundMe post identifying the boy as Gor Adamyan stated.Gor Adamyan is seen in an image posted to a GoFundMe page.Investigators say the other driver pursued the family, pulled up alongside their vehicle and then opened fire, striking him."Gor Adamyan succumbed to his injuries on Friday night, just ten days before Christmas, leaving his family utterly devastated," the GoFundMe post read.Two suspects, identified Monday by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department as 29-year-old Byron Burkhurt and 27-year-old Alexandria Gentile, were arrested fol...

Must-have magnetic accessories for iPhone (and Android!)

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:35:06 GMT

One big advantage of the iPhone is just how many accessories are available for it. Many of them take advantage of a magnetic system called MagSafe. Here’s a look at useful add-ons.MagSafe is Apple’s way of making accessories easily attach and detach from the iPhone.It's helpful for wireless charging, and a whole bunch of add-ons that take advantage of this convenience.Got Android? You're in luck! Apple has shared its MagSafe technology with the entire mobile industry, so we should start to see Android devices with similar magnetic tech built into them in 2024.CLCKR, $30CLCKR is a phone stand and a grip in one! You can attach it to the back of your phone to make it easier to hold.Then, with a click, it becomes a stand, which you can use to prop up your phone. No MagSafe? They also make a "stickable" version, too.HANDL, $15HANDL is similar to a PopSocket, but packs unique features and comes in various designs.It attaches to your phone with a strong magnetic grip and an elastic lets yo...

How This Couple Runs One of the Oldest Stationery Online Delivery Services in the US

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:35:06 GMT

The demand for customized stationery and gifts has skyrocketed in the age of internet shopping. These items provide a creative way to express feelings and create lasting memories.Nevertheless, there are some drawbacks to the rapid rise in popularity, most notably the lack of clarity about how printed or embossed customized things will seem. When consumers get a product that doesn’t meet their expectations, it may be disheartening and make them think twice about making similar purchases.Notably, the challenges don’t end there. The overwhelming array of choices regarding paperstock, inks, fonts, and other customization options can be paralyzing. When looking for a last-minute, high-quality present for a friend or family member, the “choice overload” phenomenon may make shoppers feel stressed and overwhelmed.To address the challenges of uncertainty and choice overload in personalized stationery shopping, StationeryXpresshas introduced a user-friendly personaliza...

John Sellers Dies in 2-Car Accident on Highway 126 [Santa Paula, CA]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:35:06 GMT

60-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Two-Car Collision near Hobson RoadSANTA PAULA, CA (December 18, 2023) – John Sellers early Thursday morning in a 2-car accident on Highway 126 just west of Hibson. Police responded to the scene around 5:34 a.m.According to reports, the operator of a 2008 Toyota Prius in silver accessed the eastbound lanes from a private driveway, resulting in a collision with a 2017 Jeep Compass. Emergency responders extracted and conveyed the male driver of the Jeep to Ventura County Medical Center, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The deceased individual was later identified as 60-year-old John Sellers from Bakersfield.In the initial stages of the investigation, the 31-year-old male driver of the Prius remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Those who observed the incident are urged to reach out to the California Highway Patrol at 805-662-2640.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt c...

Jimmy Louis Crathers Killed in U-Turn Collision on Avenue H [Temple, TX]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:35:06 GMT

66-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Accident near Southeast LoopTEMPLE, TX (December 18, 2023) – Jimmy Louis Crathers died Thursday afternoon in a U-turn crash on Avenue H near Southeast Loop. The incident occurred at approximately 3:20 p.m., on December 7th.According to accounts, Crathers, aged 66, was operating a vehicle and executed a U-turn within the loop. During this maneuver, the driver of another vehicle collided with the driver’s side of Crathers’ vehicle. The collision proved fatal for Crathers, while his passenger suffered severe injuries.Emergency responders took the injured passenger to Baylor Scott & White Hospital. Conversely, the other driver emerged without significant injuries. Troopers took measures to block the southbound lanes of the highway. Presently, an ongoing investigation is in progress to ascertain the details surrounding the incident.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt cond...

San Jose police arrest man allegedly connected to seven-figure fraud scheme

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:35:06 GMT

SAN JOSE — San Jose police say they’ve arrested a 30-year-old man in connection to a fraud scheme that caused victims to lose more than $1 million combined.Investigations into a series of check fraud and identity theft cases began in May 2022, authorities said in a news release Monday. Those cases, which added up to losses in the seven-figure range, were connected to a crime ring that police say printed fraudulent checks, stole legitimate personal checks and altered money orders in order to fund the purchases of guns, drugs and jewelry.The investigation resulted in the identification of a 30-year-old Sunnyvale man, who was arrested Thursday after a $1 million warrant was issued. Police said he was in possession of a privately made “ghost” gun — carrying no serial number — with an extended magazine at the time of his arrest.When a search warrant was executed at his home, investigators located a short barreled assault rifle, another ghost gun with extended magazines,...

Late Supreme Court Justice O’Connor honored as a trailblazer

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:35:06 GMT

By Lindsay Whitehurst | Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, was remembered Monday as a trailblazer who never lost sight of how the high court’s decisions affected all Americans.O’Connor, an Arizona native who was an unwavering voice of moderate conservatism for more than two decades, died Dec. 1 at age 93. Mourners at the court on Monday included Vice President Kamala Harris, the first woman to serve in her role, and her husband Doug Emhoff.Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor spoke at a private ceremony that included the nine justices and retired Justice Anthony Kennedy, as well as O’Connor’s family and court colleagues.“She would often say, ‘It was good to be the first, but I don’t want to be the last,'” Sotomayor said of O’Connor’s distinction as the first woman. She lived to see a record four women serving on the high court.“For ...

Some of Trump’s 2020 fake electors have roles in 2024 races

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:35:06 GMT

By Gabe Stern | Associated Press/Report for AmericaVIRGINIA CITY, Nev. — Nearly two years after he signed documents attempting to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 loss in Nevada, Jim Hindle thanked everyone gathered in a historic Nevada boomtown’s commission chambers and asked them to bear with him while he learned how to oversee elections in rural Storey County.Hindle was another replacement in what was a revolving door of county election officials across Nevada as the 2022 midterms approached. He had just unseated the interim clerk, who had stepped in after the prior clerk resigned.But Hindle’s tenure in the heavily Republican county is part of a trend across battleground states where fake electors have retained influence over elections heading into 2024.He is among six Republicans who were indicted this month by Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford for their alleged roles in attempting to overturn the election outcome in the swing state, which Democrat Joe Biden c...

Storms wallop the Northeast, ground flights, flood roads

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:35:06 GMT

By Patrick Whittle | Associated PressPORTLAND, Maine — A storm barreled up the East Coast on Monday, flooding roads and downing trees in the Northeast, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands, and forcing flight cancelations and school closures.More than 5 inches (13 centimeters) of rain had fallen in parts of New Jersey and northeastern Pennsylvania by mid-morning, and parts in several other states got more than 4 inches (10 centimeters), according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts reached nearly 70 mph (113 kph) along the southern New England shoreline.Power was knocked out for more than 700,000 customers in an area stretching from Virginia north through New England, including over 278,000 in Massachusetts and 263,000 in Maine, according to poweroutage.us.In Maine, Gov. Janet Mills said all state offices would close for the afternoon.“With the storm expected to grow stronger in the coming hours, I encourage all Maine people to be safe and vigilant and to exerci...

Sale closed in Saratoga: $3.8 million for a three-bedroom home

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:35:06 GMT

13544 Debbie Lane – Google Street ViewA 2,354-square-foot house built in 1968 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 13500 block of Debbie Lane in Saratoga was sold on Nov. 20, 2023, for $3,760,000, or $1,597 per square foot. The layout of this single-story house consists of three bedrooms and three baths. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. In addition, the home includes a two-car garage. The property’s backyard also boasts both a spa and a pool.Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include:A 2,476-square-foot home on the 20400 block of Glen Brae Drive in Saratoga sold in July 2023, for $4,105,000, a price per square foot of $1,658. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In July 2023, a 3,945-square-foot home on Thelma Avenue in Saratoga sold for $6,250,000, a price per square foot of $1,584. The home has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.On Sevilla Lane, Saratoga, in November 2023, a 3,073-square-foot home was sold for $4,210,...