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Body cam video from fatal Valencia shooting shows man telling LASD deputy to shoot him

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:28 GMT

A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy who fatally shot a man at a Valencia mall in January was attacked by the man before the attack despite her attempts to de-escalate the situation, body-worn camera footage shows. On Jan. 11, a deputy responded to a reported trespasser at the Westfield Valencia Town Center mall.When she arrived, the man, who appears to be homeless, acted aggressively, pushing and striking the deputy when she tells him to back away from her, the video shows.The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department released body-cam footage from a fatal shooting on Jan. 11, 2023.After the deputy warned multiple times that she would open fire, the man, later identified as 50-year-old Christopher Lee Mercurio, tells her to shoot and appears to charge again, prompting two gunshots. The man then walks away, where officials say he collapsed. He later succumbed to his injuries.The deputy remains under investigation due to the shooting.

10-year-old dies following Merced trampoline park fight

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:28 GMT

Authorities are investigating the death of a 10-year-old boy following a fight at a Merced trampoline center, KTLA sister station KSEE/KGPE reports.According to the Merced Police Department, the fight took place at the Rockin’ Jump, located at 1230 W. Main Street in Merced.When reports first came out about the incident on Thursday, April 13, officials said a boy was in critical condition after passing out while he was at a trampoline center. Witnesses say the child was with other children inside the trampoline center when he experienced a severe medical issue, according to the authorities.Officers say they and first responders performed CPR and the boy was transported to a regional trauma center where the boy was said to be in critical condition. The Merced Police Department then announced on Monday that he had passed away.Once the investigation began, it was revealed there was an altercation that led to the child's death. The victim was later identified as 10-year-old Anthony Duran...

Experience Dolby Live With MGM Rewards

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:28 GMT

When visiting Las Vegas, the fabulous Dolby Live is a must-visit for those looking to experience a once-in-a-lifetime show. What Vegas insiders know is that not only can you be fabulously entertained at the Dolby, but you can earn MGM Rewards points at Dolby Live as well. The points you earn can be then redeemed for access to exclusive seating at future Dolby Live performances. When partnered together, MGM Rewards and Dolby Live makes sure the good times never end!MGM Rewards is MGM’s premiere rewards program that gives members the opportunity to be more than just guests. With more ways to earn and redeem points than any other Las Vegas rewards program, those who join MGM Rewards get points for their favorite Las Vegas activities – entertainment, dining, gaming and vacationing – that can be redeemed for even more experiences: upgrades, complimentary dining, exclusive reservations, the list goes on! One of the best ways to earn and redeem rewards is at Dolby Live at Park MGM, one of ...

Why Park MGM Is Our Favorite Las Vegas Hotel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:28 GMT

When planning a weekend away on the strip, we’re always looking to find the best Las Vegas hotel. After dozens of stays and ranking our favorite features, we can confidently say that Park MGM is hands-down our favorite Las Vegas hotel. From world-class dining and entertainment to rejuvenating rooms and pool experiences like no other, Park MGM knocks it out of the park with all of our Las Vegas hotel must-haves. Location is everything when deciding on the best Las Vegas, which is why Park MGM is by and far our favorite Las Vegas hotel. It’s smack dab in the middle of all the action, and the hustle and bustle of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip is right outside your door when you stay at Park MGM. Taking in the sites and sounds of all that Vegas offers is a literal stroll in the park! Of course, what makes Park MGM our favorite Las Vegas hotel isn’t the prime location and excellent strip views, but that you don’t have to leave the resort in order to indulge in the finest dining, most ...

The Best Resort In Las Vegas: Park MGM

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:28 GMT

Planning your next getaway and trying to narrow down the best resort in Las Vegas? If you love luxury accommodations, mind-blowing dining experiences, once-in-a-lifetime performances and the best pools in Vegas, Park MGM is the place to make all your vacation dreams come true. Primely located, Park MGM is home to the quintessential Las Vegas experience. Right in the heart of the strip, Park MGM is where you’ll find today’s preeminent concerts, shows and sports, including an exciting lineup of events at T-Mobile Arena, an array of dining and nightlife for every taste, and all the curated comforts and amenities of a modern, dog-friendly, and smoke-free resort.We go to Las Vegas to feel like VIPs, and Park MGM has made it their mission to ensure you feel like a member of the most exclusive vacation club. As the best resort in Las Vegas, Park MGM is home to the Dolby Live, which showcases iconic headliners like Lady Gaga, Usher, Aerosmith and The Who. To experience the Dolby Live at Par...

Hemp Buds In Your Soap Bar?- Are There Any Benefits To Putting CBD In Your Soap?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:28 GMT

View the original article about Hemp Buds In Your Soap Bar at Real Tested CBD.CBD lotions and balms have become incredibly popular in the skincare and beauty industries. While most of these CBD-infused topicals encourage users to let CBD seep into their skin, a few promise to literally “wipe away” scars and sags.Yes, CBD-infused soaps are for real, and many proponents believe they can significantly improve your skin’s “glow.” But if you wash CBD away while using these soaps, doesn’t that defeat the purpose of using this cannabinoid? Why should anyone seriously consider washing their hands with a CBD soap bar?Why Are Some People Screaming About CBD Soap’s Benefits?We don’t have studies examining CBD-infused soaps, but there’s mounting evidence CBD can have a positive effect when applied topically. In fact, we have cannabinoid receptors on our skin that can absorb cannabinoids like CBD. There are even tests that show CBD balms can reduce inflammation when applied on creaky joints.Prel...

10 fascinating theme parks that have closed forever

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:28 GMT

By Joe Yogerst | CNNAlthough hundreds of theme parks are active around the globe, hundreds more have been relegated to the scrapheap of amusement history.They were abandoned by owners and operators for a variety of reasons — falling attendance, natural disasters, financial difficulties or merely because they were no longer relevant to modern parkgoers.But they retain their fascination, ghostly places that attract urban explorers, social media divas and people seeking to relive memories of once visiting with families or friends.There’s also something compellingly post-apocalyptic about places that have been overtaken by decay, a chilling yet intriguing glimpse at what the entire Earth might be like if humans ever disappeared.“We think of amusement parks as vibrant, colorful, noisy, cheerful places,” says Jim Futrell of the National Amusement Park Historical Association. “But an abandoned amusement park is the exact polar opposite. It’s broken down....

Teen killed, 3 hurt when stabbing suspect crashed car into group walking near California high school

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:28 GMT

THOUSAND OAKS — One Southern California teenager was killed and three others injured Tuesday afternoon when a stabbing suspect crashed his vehicle into the group as they were walking near their high school, authorities said.Investigators are looking into whether the driver, who had allegedly stabbed a Walmart employee earlier in the day, intentionally crashed into the teens in Thousand Oaks, according to Ventura County Sheriff’s Deputy Ashley Barrios.Police were not in pursuit of the suspect at the time, Barrios said. The suspect was also injured in the rollover crash; the extent of his injuries was not immediately known.A 16-year-old boy was fatally struck, while a 16-year-old girl was in critical condition, Barrios said. Another 16-year-old boy had minor injuries, while a 15-year-old girl was in moderate condition.“During this time of unimaginable loss, our thoughts and prayers remain with these students, their families, friends, and the entire Warrior community,” the Conejo Valle...

Prep roundup: Granada’s Joshua Morano strikes out 18 to beat Dublin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:28 GMT

BaseballNo. 4 Granada 3, No. 7 Dublin 0Granada ace Joshua Morano raised his powerful left arm to a new level Tuesday, a seemingly impossible task given how dominant he has pitched all season.But that is what happened in an East Bay Athletic League showdown against visiting Dublin.The 6-foot-4 Arizona-bound star struck out the final nine batters to finish with a career-high 18 as Granada won for the seventh time in eight league games to remain atop the standings.The shutout was Morano’s third in a row, following complete-game gems against Dublin on March 31 and Foothill last week. He actually went eight innings against Foothill before Granada scored to win in walk-off fashion.There was no need for extras Tuesday.Parker Warner provided all the runs Granada needed when he slugged a three-run home run in the fifth.Morano allowed three hits, all singles, and walked one. He threw 106 pitches, 75 for strikes.In 41 innings this season, Morano has given up two earned runs, He had 59 strikeou...

Best New Crypto Casinos in 2023: Newest Bitcoin Online Casinos Ranked for BTC Games & Bonuses (Updated List 2023)

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:28 GMT

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