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11 burglars repeatedly ransacked a California woman's home. Then the bears came
After a den of thieves ransacked a rural Northern California home so many times that the owner fled in fear, the property fell into even wilder hands: a group of bears, authorities said. On Friday, the Butte County district attorney's office announced charges against 11 suspects accused of repeatedly breaking into and stealing from a 64-year-old woman's home. Six additional suspects have also been identified in connection with the burglary ring and have charges pending against them, prosecutors said. The woman first reported that her home — which is located in a remote area of Lovelock, north of Magalia — was burglarized on April 17. Then the burglars kept coming back. And back. The situation grew so dire that the homeowner, fearing for her safety, stopped staying in her own house, according to authorities. The repeated robberies caused so much damage to the woman's home that bears were able to enter the property, prosecutors said. The wildlife intrusion only served to exacerbate the structural disrepair and the woman's financial loss. Read more: After Eaton fire, bear makes home its own, swimming in pool, dining from trash can, 'definitely not moving' Investigators from the Butte County Sheriff's Office arrested 10 Magalia residents and one Paradise resident accused of participating in the incursions. Each has been charged with first-degree residential burglary: Sean Anthony Crua, 43, of Magalia Nicholas Brown, 37, of Magalia Mary Ricca, 59, of Magalia Sefo Sipa, 37, of Paradise Gavin Dominguez-Feathers, 25, of Magalia Joey Kupiheanapeahi, 42, of Magalia Breanna Maier, 32, of Magalia Michael Barnett, 29, of Magalia Matthew Bacon, 44, of Magalia Lindsey McLaughlin, 37, of Magalia Kayla Goebel, 34, of Magalia Several of the alleged burglars were released on their own recognizance, despite prosecutors' objections. Crua, Maier, Dominguez-Feathers and Kupiheanapeahi remain in custody at the Butte County Jail with bail set at $50,000. Barnett and McLaughlin were set to be arraigned Friday afternoon. The identified defendants are due back in court on July 9 and 10. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Los Angeles Times
Here are the ‘No Kings' demonstration locations in Los Angeles on Saturday
Protesters walk by Hotel Dena, Hilton Pasadena, AC Hotel Pasadena and the Westin Pasadena, hotels that housed ICE officials, on Thursday. A week after protests in Los Angeles brought nationwide attention to Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids taking place across the Southland, a nationwide 'No Kings' demonstration challenging executive overreach is expected to bring thousands of people to the streets on Saturday. At least a dozen different groups are planning to protest in the Los Angeles area Saturday, following eight consecutive days of downtown demonstrations that have condemned federal operations aimed at chasing down and capturing unauthorized immigrants at their jobs and on city streets. See the protest locations in L.A. below. The full map is available at the 'No Kings' website. Los Angeles County Event Route Where: Glendale City Hall Time: Noon to 2 p.m. Accessibility: Mainly flat ground, no stairs or steps Details: More info here. Route Details Pasadena Event Route Where: N. Lake Avenue and E. Colorado Boulevard Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Accessibility: Mainly flat ground, no stairs or steps Details: More info here. Route Details Studio City Event Route Where: Ventura Boulevard and Laurel Canyon Boulevard When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Accessibility: Mainly flat ground Details: More info here. Route Details Los Feliz Event Route Where: N. Vermont Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Accessibility: Mainly flat ground, no stairs or steps Details: More info here. Route Details Westside Event Route Where: Unidad Park and Community Garden Time: 9 to 10 a.m. Accessibility: No stairs or steps Details: More info here. Route Details Downtown L.A. Event Route Where: 200 N. Spring St. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Accessibility: Meets ADA standards Details: More info here. Route Details Los Angeles County Event Route Where: West Hollywood Park Time: 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Accessibility: Not listed Details: More info here. Route Details Beverly Hills Event Route Where: Beverly Hills Garden Park Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Accessibility: Mainly flat ground Details: More info here. Route Details Event Route Where: W. Pico Boulevard and La Cienega Boulevard Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Accessibility: Mainly flat ground Details: More info here. Route Details Culver City Event Route Where: Culver City Hall Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Accessibility: Mainly flat ground, no stairs or steps Details: More info here. Route Details Santa Monica Event Route Where: Palisades Park Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Accessibility: Meets ADA standards Details: More info here. Route Details Playa Vista Event Route Where: Lincoln Boulevard and W. Jefferson Boulevard Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Accessibility: Meets ADA standards Details: More info here. Route Details Sign up for Essential California The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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Hancock Park murder leads police to arrest couple in Palmdale
Two Palmdale residents have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a man in what investigators believe involved a burglary in the Wilshire area, according to a release from the Los Angeles Police Department. On Wednesday afternoon, police responded to a call of a stabbing on the 100 block of North Rossmore Avenue in the Hancock Park neighborhood. They found Gary Nelson, 84, "suffering from severe lacerations," the release said. The Los Angeles Fire Department pronounced Nelson dead at the scene, officials said. The suspects were identified as 41-year-old Rolando Guardado and 45-year-old Madeline Fresia Rivas, who are currently being held without bail, the release said. The two were found at a home in Palmdale and taken into custody by the FBI with help from LAPD Metropolitan Division SWAT. A weapon was also recovered, according to police. Officials said the motive was believed to be burglary-related but investigators did not elaborate. Guardado and Rivas have been booked on suspicion of murder. The case is pending charges by the Los Angeles County district attorney. It is unknown if the suspects had any connection with the victim, the release said. Detectives were continuing to investigate the case. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
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Los Angeles braces for weekend of 'No Kings' protests
Los Angeles and other major cities across the nation are girding for widespread demonstrations against the Trump administration Saturday as the federal government expands its aggressive immigration enforcement crackdown beyond Southern California. As President Trump prepares to celebrate his 79th birthday with an unprecedented military parade in the nation's capitol, many around the country will be gathering for "No Kings" demonstrations to voice their opposition to Trump administration policies. At least a dozen different groups are planning to protest in the Los Angeles area Saturday, following eight consecutive days of downtown demonstrations that have condemned federal operations aimed at chasing down and capturing undocumented immigrants at their jobs and on city streets. According to government officials, there are hundreds of Marines and National Guard troops in the area who will defend federal properties and immigrant enforcement operations. The federalized troops arrived in the area earlier in the week, after protests turned violent and left Waymo automomous cars burning and downtown properties smashed and covered with anti-Trump and Customs Enforcement graffiti. On Thursday, tensions between federal immigration officials and California politicians reached new heights when Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a Department of Homeland Security press conference where Sec. Kristi Noem was speaking. Addressing reporters after the news conference, Padilla called upon people to peacefully protest the Trump administration's actions. 'There is a lot of concern, there is a lot of tension, there is a lot of anxiety,' Padilla said. 'I encourage everybody to please peacefully protest, just like I was calmly and peacefully listening to that press conference and preparing, attempting to ask a question.' The raids have targeted Home Depots, churches, farms, retail centers and other locations. They have also stoked concerns among local officials that the operations are forcing immigrants to hide and will ultimately hurt the local economy. As immigration actions continue, Los Angeles Police Department officials have reported increasing success in quelling violence and property damage in the city's core, thanks in part to an 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew imposed this week. The curfew, which has been imposed indefinitely, encompasses the downtown Civic Center, including City Hall, the main county criminal courthouse, LAPD headquarters and federal buildings. Times staff writers Nathan Solis, Andrea Castillo, Laura J. Nelson, Marie Sanford and Richard Winton contributed to this report. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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Burglary suspect killed in heist believed to have been shot by accomplice
A burglary suspect who was shot and killed in a Lynwood home Thursday morning is believed to have been shot by an accomplice when they were startled by a resident, officials said. Deputies were called to the 11000 block of Linden Street after receiving a call of a burglary in progress, officials with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a statement. When deputies arrived, they found a man who had been shot and died at the scene. Homicide detectives say they believe the man was one of about five men who entered the home at 1:26 a.m. wearing dark clothing. Authorities said the men were surprised by a resident in the home and ran from the location, but one of them shot a firearm inside the house, striking one of the suspects. The identity of the deceased man was not released. The suspects were spotted running north on Linden Street, officials said. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
