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Murder charge filed against Aurora dentist accused of fatally poisoning his wife

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:50:38 GMT

Prosecutors filed a first-degree murder charge Thursday against an Aurora dentist accused of killing his wife by poisoning her.Arapahoe County District Attorney prosecutors filed the charge against James Craig, 45, who was arrested Sunday. His wife, Angela Craig, 43, died on Saturday. The charging document says that James Craig, between March 5 and March 21, “unlawfully, feloniously, after deliberation, and with the intent to cause the death of a person other than himself, caused the death of Angela Craig.”Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Thornton police investigate Tuesday night shooting as a homicide Crime and Public Safety | 2 administrators shot at Denver’s East High School; body found near suspect’s vehicle in Park County Crime and Public Safety | Denver police arrest man, 32, in connection with homicide at gas station Crime and Public Safety | Aurora dentist searched “how to make poison...

Montebello tornado was an EF1, touched down for 2 to 3 minutes, NWS says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:50:38 GMT

A tornado ripped through an industrial area of Montebello on Wednesday, carving a path of destruction that included damage to several buildings and cars, the National Weather Service confirmed.The twister touched down at 11:14 a.m. and was on the ground for two to three minutes, NWS said. Aerial footage from Sky5 showed roofs damaged and debris scattered across the area of South Vail Street and Washington Boulevard.The National Weather Service immediately dispatched a team to Montebello, a city eight miles east of downtown Los Angeles, to assess the damage. Officials later determined the tornado was an EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale with peak winds of 110 miles per hour. It was approximately 50 yards wide and covered four-tenths of a mile.Seventeen structures were damaged, 11 “significantly,” and one person was injured, NWS said.KTLA viewer "IDKLeroy on IG/ Tik Tok" captured video of the tornado in Montebello, California. March 22, 2023. Damage from a tornado that hit Montebello, ...

Drier weather arrives; more rain in the extended forecast for Southern California

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:50:38 GMT

Skies will clear over Southern California Thursday as a storm moves out and drier weather settles in, for now.“Some showers and mountain snow showers will linger over the area today, and some rain and snow showers are expected on the north,” the National Weather Service office in Los Angeles said. “Otherwise, dry and cool conditions are expected through Monday.”After that, however, more precipitation is in the forecast as another Pacific storm system moves into Southern California.The extended forecast for Los Angeles shows rain on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. March 23, 2023. (KTLA)The NWS is expecting rain late Monday through Wednesday and the potential for several inches of snow above 4,000 feet.Early estimates are a quarter inch to a half inch of rain in the coastal areas and valleys of Los Angeles and Ventura counties with higher amounts possible in the foothills and mountains.San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties could see .75 to 1.50 inches of rain.

1 wounded in car-to-car shooting on freeway in San Bernardino

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:50:38 GMT

A person was shot and wounded in a car-to-car shooting on a San Bernardino freeway late Wednesday night.The shooting on the southbound 215 Freeway near Baseline Road occurred about 11:20 p.m., according to Officer Sandoval of the California Highway Patrol.The victim, whose name, age and gender have not been released, was struck in the hip by gunfire, though they are expected to survive, Sandoval said.The investigation closed down the southbound freeway, though it reopened by about 12:30 a.m. Thursday.

Make the Most of April: A Comprehensive List of Events and Observances You Don’t Want to Miss

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:50:38 GMT

As the month of April approaches, we can look forward to a variety of events and observances that celebrate everything from the natural world to cultural traditions. With spring in full swing, many of us are eager to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather, while others are busy preparing for religious holidays and other important occasions. Whether you’re looking for ways to connect with friends and family, explore new interests, or simply unwind and have fun, there’s something for everyone in the month ahead. From Earth Day to National Poetry Month, April is full of opportunities to learn, grow, and celebrate the world around us. So get ready to mark your calendars and join in the festivities – April is just around the corner!Read the full article on our sister site, The Leader News, here. Advertising disclosure: We may receive compensation for some of the links in our stories. Thank you for supporting LA Weekly and our advertisers.The post Make the Most of April: A C...

The 10 Unhappiest Jobs in the US

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:50:38 GMT

Not everyone will be so lucky to work in an industry they enjoy. According to a poll by Gallup, 60% of workers say that they’re not satisfied with their jobs. Additionally, CareerBliss also released a report and published a list of the unhappiest jobs and professions people work in.Here are 10 of them:What Are the Unhappiest Jobs in the US?CareerBliss measured employees’ level of job satisfaction. They based it on what they call a “bliss score” where people would state their level of happiness based on work-life balance, compensation, daily tasks, the company culture, work environment, relationship with their boss and coworkers, job resources, and growth opportunities.According to CareerBliss, these are the ones who were unhappiest with their jobs:1. AnalystBliss Score: 2.914Those who work as Analysts say that they’re least satisfied with their company culture and their job resources. On average, an Analyst makes $55,000 a year.2. DispatcherBliss Score: 2.938Dispatchers, too, are no...

Stockton driving teacher allegedly set up crashes for the insurance payouts

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:50:38 GMT

A Stockton man who works as a driving instructor has been accused of orchestrating about 20 car crashes and collecting more than $35,000 in the resulting insurance payouts.He was arraigned Wednesday on 54 felony counts of insurance fraud, assault with a deadly weapon and reckless driving after a joint investigation by the California Department of Insurance and the San Joaquin County district attorney’s office, said a press release from the insurance agency.The 43-year-old man is also a AAA tow truck driver, the statement said.His procedure in most of the crashes was to drive in another driver’s blind spot and accelerate when the other vehicle started to change lanes, causing a collision, the investigators said.From 2017 to 2022, the man claimed over $86,000 in damages and was paid more than $35,000 by insurance companies.His dashcam videos of the crashes were reportedly included in his YouTube channel, Stockton Drivers. Most of the collision videos have been removed, the insur...

Photos: Fixer in Mark Zuckerberg’s and Marissa Mayer’s neighborhood for sale for $13.9 million

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:50:38 GMT

A fixer-upper home in idyllic Old Palo Alto, a neighborhood popular with the tech elite, has been listed for $13.88 million.A home in Old Palo Alto has been listed for $13.88 million. (f8 Real Estate Media) Current and past residents in the area include Apple founder Steve Jobs, former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, and Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, whose home served as the location for his wedding to Priscilla Chan.A home in Old Palo Alto has been listed for $13.88 million. (f8 Real Estate Media) A home in Old Palo Alto has been listed for $13.88 million. (Sutro Architects) The future owner of the property has the option to renovate the current 3,477-square-foot Tudor-style house, which has five bedrooms and four bathrooms, or build an entirely new one on the 15,000-square-foot lot. Phase I demolition has already been approved by the city.A home in Old Palo Alto has been listed for $13.88 million. (Sutro Architects) A home in Old Palo Alto has been listed for ...

K-pop superstars Mamamoo bring debut U.S. tour to Bay Area, Los Angeles

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:50:38 GMT

Mamamoo have announced dates for their first U.S. tour.And they include a pair of Golden State gigs.These K-pop superstars perform June 2 at Oakland Arena and June 4 at the KIA Forum in the Los Angeles area.Tickets go on sale on at 10 a.m. March 29, ticketmaster.com.The dates are part of the band’s My Con World Tour, which begins its U.S. jaunt on May 16 in New York City. In all, the four-member band — consisting of Solar, Moon Byul, Whee In and Hwa Sa — is set to perform in nine U.S. cities.2023 U.S. Tour Dates:May 16 UBS Arena at Belmont Park New York, NYMay 18 CFG Bank Arena Baltimore, MDMay 20 State Farm Arena Atlanta, GAMay 22 Bridgestone Arena Nashville, TNMay 24 Dickies Arena Fort Worth, TXMay 27 Wintrust Arena Chicago, ILMay 31 Desert Diamond Arena Glendale, AZRelated ArticlesMusic | Review: Country music’s coolest new artist took the stage in San Francisco Music | New music: We Are Messengers, Lana Del Rey, Yazmin Lacey ...

San Carlos: Vehicle theft, pursuit ends in arrest

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:50:38 GMT

SAN CARLOS – A 40-year-old unhoused woman was arrested on suspicion of taking a vehicle, colliding with two others and leading sheriff’s deputies in a brief pursuit Tuesday in San Carlos.Deputies were called around 10:30 a.m. to the 700 block of Old County Road for a report of a stolen vehicle, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. While en route to the scene, deputies learned the suspect had also collided with another vehicle.When they arrived, the deputies located the stolen vehicle and tried to pull it over, but the woman drove away from them, Sgt. Scott Mueller wrote in a news release.Deputies pursued the vehicle but quickly called off the chase. Mueller said the suspect continued to drive away and collided with a second vehicle.Soon after that collision, deputies found the stolen vehicle abandoned on Circle Star Way. Deputies found the woman nearby, Mueller said, adding that the victim identified her as the suspect.The woman was arrested and booked into San Mateo ...