Missing California hiker found dead at base of waterfall

A 30-year-old hiker was found dead at the base of a waterfall in Carmel Valley, California, four days after she set off for a day hike, officials said. Caroline Meister’s body was discovered Friday morning after crews after rappelled down a waterfall near “Cut Off Trail” in the Ventana Wilderness. “Based on the physical evidence,… Continue reading Missing California hiker found dead at base of waterfall

1 killed, 1 injured in mountain lion attack in Northern California

A mountain lion attack left one person dead and another injured in a remote area of Northern California on Saturday, officials said. The 18-year-old and 21-year-old brothers were antler shed hunting in Georgetown, California, when the mountain lion attacked the pair, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office. The younger brother called 911 at… Continue reading 1 killed, 1 injured in mountain lion attack in Northern California

Sparks fly from Alaska Airlines plane after it lands in Southern California during Tropical Storm Hilary

Sparks flew from an Alaska Airlines plane soon after it landed in Southern California Sunday night due to an issue with its landing gear, according to the airline. Alaska Airlines Flight 1288 was unable to taxi to the gate upon arrival at John Wayne Airport in Orange County when it landed at 11:15 p.m. PT.… Continue reading Sparks fly from Alaska Airlines plane after it lands in Southern California during Tropical Storm Hilary

California woman’s killing over Pride flag and the Republican debate lineup: Morning Rundown

Nearly every corner of the U.S. is experiencing extreme weather. Find out who qualified to participate in tomorrow’s Republican presidential debate. And police give more details in the killing of a Southern California store owner.  Here’s what to know today. A worker from the Coachella Valley Water Department surveys the debris flow after heavy rains… Continue reading California woman’s killing over Pride flag and the Republican debate lineup: Morning Rundown

Tropical storm Hilary leaves California farmworkers without work

Martina Zacarias, a farmworker in the Eastern Coachella Valley, called for help evacuating late Sunday when the wind turned fierce, the streets began flooding and the trees outside her mobile home bent deeply under the power of Tropical Storm Hilary as it moved through Southern California. “It seemed like a tornado, because the air went… Continue reading Tropical storm Hilary leaves California farmworkers without work

Suspect named in fatal shooting of California store owner over a Pride flag

Police identified a man on Monday who shot and killed a California business owner last week after he allegedly took issue with a Pride flag she had displayed at her clothing store in Lake Arrowhead, California. Travis Ikeguchi, 27, was responsible for shooting Laura Ann Carleton, 66, to death after “yelling many homophobic slurs” about… Continue reading Suspect named in fatal shooting of California store owner over a Pride flag

‘Bridesmaids’ director Paul Feig pays tribute to California store owner shot and killed over Pride flag 

“Bridesmaids” and “Ghostbusters” director Paul Feig shared a heartfelt message following the death of Laura Ann Carleton, the California store owner who was and shot killed over the rainbow Pride flag hanging in her clothing boutique. Feig, 60, called Carleton a “wonderful friend” and a “true ally” after a gunman entered store, Mag.Pi, Friday in… Continue reading ‘Bridesmaids’ director Paul Feig pays tribute to California store owner shot and killed over Pride flag 

California hit by rare tropical storm and 5.1 magnitude earthquake

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Historic rainfall slams L.A. and California store owner fatally shot over a Pride flag in her store: Morning Rundown

In today’s newsletter: Tropical storm Hilary’s center moved into California, unleashing flash floods and high winds. 850 people still missing in Maui. And the teen who murdered her boyfriend in a car crash at 100mph will be sentenced.  Here’s what to know today. Tropical storm Hilary — and an earthquake — hits California AP, AFP,… Continue reading Historic rainfall slams L.A. and California store owner fatally shot over a Pride flag in her store: Morning Rundown

Tropical Storm Hilary makes landfall in California, bringing powerful wind and rain

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Biden expected to visit Maui on Monday to meet with wildfire victims and response teams 02:07 Growing number of schools requiring students to lock away cellphones while in class 02:33 4-year-old daughter of late sheriff’s deputy gets special send-off to… Continue reading Tropical Storm Hilary makes landfall in California, bringing powerful wind and rain