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Man ejected from Knott's Berry Farm for alleged racial slur loses job
A man who was reportedly caught on camera calling someone at Knott's Berry Farm a racial slur and later allegedly being involved in a physical altercation appears to have lost his job at the Riverside County water district. The incident, according to reporting from The Orange County Register, unfolded on July 12. In the widely circulated video, which was posted to both Instagram and TikTok, the man and a woman that appeared to be with him were standing in line when some sort of verbal altercation occurred. The man is then heard using an expletive followed by a racial slur aimed at Hispanic people. It wasn't until later, when the same man allegedly got into a fight that Knott's security removed him from the park for the remainder of the day. It is not clear, though, whether police were called or if the man is facing any charges related to the two incidents. In a statement put out on July 25 and obtained by The Register, the Eastern Municipal Water District in Perris said the following: 'EMWD is committed to guiding principles that include respect, integrity, accountability, and maintaining a safe environment for all employees, customers, and the communities we serve. We remain dedicated to our mission, vision, and guiding principles to provide safe, reliable services to our customers and ensuring that every individual is treated with dignity and respect.' That incident was one of two racially charged altercations at the park that day. Delta co-pilot arrested at California airport moments after landing A woman, who was reportedly upset about not getting the seat she wanted on a ride and then refused to allow the ride to go ahead, was caught on video telling some Hispanic parkgoers that she should call immigration on them. Again, Knott's security responded, removed the woman from the park and banned her for life. In a statement the theme park said: 'Providing a safe, respectful, and family-friendly atmosphere is the type of experience our guests expect and deserve and is a responsibility that the park takes very seriously. We have zero tolerance for any type of inappropriate behavior.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Forbes
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Rescue Dog Who Inspired Krypto In ‘Superman' Is Hero To Shelter Pets
Krypto the Superdog is based on Ozu, a terrier mix rescued from a hoarding situation and adopted by ... More 'Superman' director James Gunn and his wife. Like many dog lovers, Melissa Bacelar cried watching the new 'Superman' movie because of Krypto the Superdog, the Man of Steel's canine sidekick. But her tears involved not just the touching scenes, but personally knowing Ozu, the rescue dog who inspired the character. Ozu was one of 30 terrier mixes who landed at the municipal shelter in Riverside County, California, in the spring of 2022. The dogs had been living in a dilapidated yard with empty toilet bowls and were fearful of human touch. They'd been exposed to the deadly virus parvo and there was no space to care for them at the shelter. Ozu came from a hoarding situation. 'The dogs had never been socialized or touched,' she said. 'They were terrified.' Fortunately, the staff knew to call Bacelar to see if her nonprofit rescue organization, Wagmor Pets, could take in another hoarding case. She couldn't stand the thought of the dogs being killed and welcomed all 30 dogs to her 'dog hotel' in Studio City, California. (A few days later, she took in another 30 dogs from the same property.) The team named the dogs after country singers like Willie Nelson and Shay Moore – Ozu was initially called Shay — and shared their plight on social media. Ozu was originally named Shay when director James Gunn spotted his photo on Instagram. That's when Bacelar got an Instagram message from 'Superman' director James Gunn, who happened to be in town. Years before, they'd worked on the movie 'Citizen Toxie' together and had seen each other over the years. 'He goes, 'I live in Colorado but I'm in town doing the first cuts of 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3.' I'm going to be at Disney. Can I roll by?' So he comes by and meets the dogs,' she said. Gunn liked several of the dogs and visited two days in a row to FaceTime with his wife to get her opinion. Ultimately, they chose Shay — his quirky ears helped seal the deal — and renamed him Ozu after Japanese filmmaker Yasujirō Ozu. 'Superman' director James Gunn adopts Ozu from the nonprofit Wagmor Pets on May 23, 2022. 'He brings the dog home and they immediately loved the dog,' she said. 'But he was texting me, 'This dog is so bad. He's on my kitchen table. He just destroyed my laptop.' He was just destroying their house.' Uzo's Second Act As Krypto With loving care and lessons from Lola, the other family dog, Ozu blossomed into a devoted companion. But his early antics helped inspire the playfully mischievous Krypto character while Gunn was writing the script for 'Superman' and he wondered how difficult life would be if Ozu had superpowers, as he shared on social media. He even used Ozu as the 3D model for computer-generated Krypto, turning the grey dog white – a transformation Bacelar found profoundly moving as she watched the film. 'Krypto looks just like Ozu. He's just a white Ozu,' Bacelar said. 'When I saw the dog, I literally cried. Tears came down. It's just so awesome that this is being represented in the most popular movie in the world. This is just some dog that lived with empty toilet bowls in a yard in Riverside — nothing glamorous about him. And now he literally represents the most famous dog in the world. It's amazing.' She's grateful that Gunn used his platform to elevate rescue dogs — particularly mixed-breed dogs — and that Superman treats Krypto as a family member. 'It's so simple: you don't leave family behind,' she said. 'When you get a dog, they are part of the family. They're not disposable. I think that is represented so beautifully in this movie in so many ways.' A Superdog's Heroic Impact 'Superman' has grossed over $400 million since opening in theaters on July 11. Following opening weekend, Google searches on 'adopt a dog near me' spiked 513%. A shelter dog wears a Superman cape in an adoption promotion by Maury County Animal Services in ... More Tennessee. The increased interest in adoption thrills Bacelar, who hopes potential adopters will keep an open mind when they visit animal shelters and focus on a dog's personality and potential. 'I'm hoping that Krypto will just make people want to get a dog that's good for their family and for their lives, and not be so specific on breed,' she said. 'This is a rescue dog that needed work – that's a great dog and a fun dog that you're going to laugh with, but it's not a dog you're going to go to a breeder and buy. This is a rescue — there's no question about it. To put that out there is such a huge thing not only for us, but for every rescue dog in the world.'
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Democrat Katherine Aleman challenges California's longest-serving GOP congressman in 41st district race
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. - A Riverside County teacher is running for congress, looking to unseat Rep. Ken Calvert, the longest serving Republican in California's congressional delegation. Katherine Aleman officially launched her campaign for California's 41st Congressional District. What they're saying Having been raised in the Inland Empire, Aleman said she knows first-hand the struggles families in the community are going through. "Our residents deserve a representative who's walked in their shoes, knows how to balance a household budget, knows the challenges of starting a small business. And that's exactly why I'm running for Congress. We need someone who is going to serve the community instead of serving themselves," Aleman said on FOX 11. "We keep seeing an increase in costs: the price of eggs, the prices of groceries, of rent, gas. You know now we're going to see cuts in healthcare. We're going see cuts of nutrition for 30,000 families," she added. Aleman, who raises chickens and sells eggs, said the price of goods has gone up because of corporate price-gouging, forcing working families to pay the cost. "During the pandemic, we had corporations and businesses who drove up the cost of goods, not because they had to, but simply because they could." Running as a democrat, Aleman said her experience sets her apart in the race. "You know I'm the Democrat that should go up against Ken Calvert because I'm the only Democrat in this field that has ran tough races and won. Norco is the second reddest city in the district, it's plus 30 Republicans. You know, I ran a hard campaign. I was elected and I served with Republicans. We balanced the budget, bought land for affordable housing for veterans. We fixed a ton of streets. We invested in public safety. I listened to my residents. I showed up for them and I have a track record of getting things done," she stated. Who Is Katherine Aleman? Aleman is a public school teacher and mother of four. She served on the Norco City Council and in the Peace Corps. She is the daughter of a Marine helicopter pilot and was raised on the El Toro Marine Corps base. Aleman is also a small business owner, raising chickens and running an egg stand. Calvert is the longest-serving Republican in California's congressional delegation, having been first elected in 1992. He defeated Democratic challenger Will Rollins in 2024 and again in 2022. What's next The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026. All 435 House seats will be up for election. The Source Information for this story came from an interview with Katherine Aleman. Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
22-07-2025
- CBS News
Second suspect arrested for deadly Jurupa Valley shooting
A second suspect has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that left a 21-year-old man dead in Jurupa Valley last Monday. The shooting happened at around 12:20 a.m. on July 14 near Golden West Avenue and Condor Drive, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. Upon arrival, deputies found a man, since identified as Jose Martinez-Contreras, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died. Investigators identified Lorenzo Howse Jr., 19, of Bloomington as a suspect in the incident and took him into custody while serving a search warrant at his home on Friday. They were assisted by the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department. Howse was booked on suspicion of attempted murder and robbery and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday. A second suspect was arrested on Sunday, deputies said. He was identified as 19-year-old Jurupa Valley resident Darnell White. He was also booked on suspicion of murder and robbery. Anyone who knows more is asked to contact investigators at (951) 955-2777.
CBS News
22-07-2025
- CBS News
5 arrested in connection with 2007 cold case murder and robbery in Riverside County
Five people have been arrested in connection with a murder and robbery in Riverside County back in 2007, a case that had gone cold until early this year. The original incident happened back on June 13, 2007 a little before midnight, at which point Riverside County Sheriff's Department deputies were dispatched to a home in the 19000 block of Mariposa Avenue in Mead Valley, close to Perris, according to a press release from the department. Upon arrival, deputies found 51-year-old Andres Valdes suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was declared dead at the scene. Several other victims were also found with minor injuries after they were assaulted, deputies said. "Deputies learned that several masked suspects entered the property with the intent of committing a robbery," said RSO's release. "Valdes became involved in a physical altercation with the suspects when one of the suspects shot and killed him." Since then, all leads were exhausted and no details were able to warrant enough information for arrests in the case, deputies said. In February 2025, Central Homicide Unit investigators began to review the case, which was reopened. Several suspects were identified as being involved in the murder and robbery, which led to the five arrests in recent months. Two Riverside men, 37-year-old Kenneth Tucker and 36-year-old Deshawn Hill, were arrested in early-July, both of whom were booked for murder. On July 14, authorities arrested 37-year-old Dennis Haynes in Phoenix, Arizona and 37-year-old Kenneth Haynes in Beaumont, Texas, both on murder warrants. One week later, 37-year-old Kenneth Crutchfield was arrested on a murder warrant in Belton Texas. All three will be extradited to Riverside County, deputies said. The investigation remains ongoing and no further information was provided. Anyone who knows more is asked to contact RSO's Central Homicide Unit at (951) 955-2777.
