Southern California bakes under heat wave with widespread triple-digit highs, increasing fire danger
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CAJON PASS (CBSLA) – A truck blaze sparked a 100-acre brush fire off the 15 Freeway in the Cajon Pass area of San Bernardino County Friday morning. (CBS2) The truck fire broke out before 9:50 a.m. near the 15 Freeway and the Kenwood Avenue exit, according to the San Bernardino National Forest. The fire then spread to nearby vegetation. The so-called Box Fire was threatening structures and was 0 percent contained as of 11:30 a.m., according to the San Bernardino National Forest. However, no evacuations had yet been ordered for the nearby Devore Heights neighborhood. There were no reported injuries. Cindy Bachman, a spokesperson for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, said all residents of Devore Heights should be prepared for any evacuation notices. Two lanes of the northbound 15 Freeway were closed north of the junction with the 215 Freeway, Caltrans said. Several roads going into Devore Heights were also closed. #BoxFire (Update): IC advises fire at 100 acres. Making good progress on mitigating structure threat. Additional assets reinforcing initial attack resources. ^eas — SB County Fire (@SBCOUNTYFIRE) July 6, 2018 The San Bernardino National Forest has activated a call center for residents for information on the Box Fire. That number is 909-383-5688. The San Bernardino County Fire Department, CAL Fire and U.S. Forest Service crews were all battling the blaze.
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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — A major heat wave peaks Friday, bringing blistering temperatures throughout Southern California. Excessive heat watches are in effect through all of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties. Friday’s forecast for Malibu is 95 degrees, while the valleys could hit a scorching 117 degrees. We are bracing for a record breaking day today as a strong high pressure system expands across the Southland. Plus, if you plan on heading to the coast to beat the heat – I'll tell ya about a High Surf Advisory on @cbsla until 7a! pic.twitter.com/6v7lWPvSoA — Amber Lee (@AmberLeeNews) July 6, 2018 Heat records for Burbank, Van Nuys and downtown Los Angeles fell early. Downtown Los Angeles hit 95 degrees before 11 a.m., breaking the previous record of 94 degrees set in 1992. Red flag warnings are also in effect due to the wind, the high heat and low humidity. “If fire ignition occurs, there could be rapid wildfire spread and large vertical plume growth that would lead to a threat to life and property,” a statement from the National Weather Service warned. Given the high temperatures, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power urged customers to save energy where possible, particularly in the afternoon and early evening when power use is at its highest. Recommended energy saving strategies include adjusting air conditioner thermostats to 78 degrees, reduce power use between 2 to 9 p.m., and limit use of major appliances during peak hours of the day. People looking for relief from the heat can find it at Los Angeles recreation centers, senior centers, libraries and museums. A list of cooling centers and hours is available online at emergency.lacity.org/heat , or in Spanish at emergency.lacity.org/calor . A full list of locations and operating hours is also available by calling 2-1-1 or checking online at http://lacoa.org/PDF/coolingcenters.pdf . Other cities have also announced the availability of cooling centers. Malibu officials said the Michael Landon Center at Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway, will be available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday as a cooling center. The Duarte Senior Center at 1610 Huntington Drive will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Sunday for people looking to cool down. Carson will have about a dozen park locations available during afternoon hours through Sunday as cooling centers, while San Fernando is extending the hours of its cooling centers, which will be open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. all weekend. Authorities also encouraged residents to check regularly on neighbors who might be vulnerable to heat illness, including seniors who live alone, people with heart or lung disease and young children. Officials also strongly reminded residents to never leave children or pets unattended inside closed vehicles. (© Copyright 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. City News Service contributed to this report.)
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Heat Wave Brings Scorching Temps To All Of Southern California
SANTA MONICA (CBSLA) – A man in his 40s was found stabbed to death outside a Santa Monica hospital Friday morning. The victim was discovered deceased on a bench on the property of St. John’s Hospital located at 2121 Santa Monica Blvd. The victim was found by a security guard, according to Santa Monica police. The victim’s name was not released. Detectives did not disclose if they had a motive or any suspect information. Authorities are asking for any witnesses to come forward and call detectives at 310-458-8491.
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Man Found Stabbed To Death Outside Santa Monica Hospital
MAHWAH, NEW JERSEY (CBSNewYork) — A tractor trailer overturned Friday morning in Mahwah, New Jersey, and was partially hanging off an overpass on Route 287, shutting it down, authorities said. The side of the truck was shredded where it hit the railing at about 9:30 a.m. The driver suffered non-life threatening injuries. It’s not clear what caused the crash. A tow truck arrived on scene to remove the tractor trailer.
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Truck Overturns, Left Hanging Off Route 287 Overpass
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(CBS Local) – The Chick-fil-A cow’s plea for Americans to “eat mor chikin” has apparently paid off. The fast food chain has been named the most popular fast food restaurant in America for the third year in a row. The Chick-fil-A cow. (Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) is reportedly based on interviews with 22,500 customers who are asked about the quality of products, services, and satisfaction. 380 companies in 46 industries are graded by the annual survey. Maintaining last year’s score of 87 out of 100, Chick-fil-A was found to be the best when it comes to food accuracy, waitstaff behavior, food quality, cleanliness, food variety, and website satisfaction. At the bottom of the list, McDonald’s finished with a score of 69 and 18th on ACSI report. Taco Bell finished just above McDonald’s with a score of 74, dropping three percent from their score in 2017. For full service restaurants, Texas Roadhouse beat out Cracker Barrel and the LongHorn Steakhouse for the top spot on this year’s poll. Texas Roadhouse finished with a score of 83, up one point from 2017. “From Day One, our servers have only had three tables at a time, which translates to better guest interactions and faster service,” Texas Roadhouse spokesman Travis Doster said, via USA Today .
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Chick-fil-A Named America’s Favorite Fast Food And Full-Service Restaurant
The 2017 video drew national outcry, including from then-President Barack Obama, who called the crime “despicable”
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SEATTLE, Wa. (CBS Local) – Amazon is looking to continue a tradition that seemed to have ended when Toys “R” Us closed for good on June 29. The online marketplace is reportedly planning to publish their own giant toy catalog during the holiday season. According to Bloomberg , Amazon is looking to keep this childhood favorite going as part of the online giant’s push to have more brick-and-mortar locations for shoppers. “The printed guide will be mailed to millions of U.S. households and handed out at Whole Foods Market locations,” Amazon sources reportedly told Bloomberg. Amazon is taking a page from Toys 'R' Us by publishing a holiday catalog ~ by @matt_townsend for @technology https://t.co/WzhjesX1pd #retail pic.twitter.com/QaS5oLi188 — RetailNext (@RetailNext) July 6, 2018 The digital marketplace has already opened its own line of book stores and struck a $13.7 billion deal to buy Whole Foods last year. Amazon has also been linked to many of the empty Toys “R” Us buildings , which the company would reportedly turn into physical storefronts for their online products. The extinct toy store’s “Big Book” toy catalog was a staple of the holiday season for years, with toymakers coordinating the releases of their latest products to arrive just in time to be featured in the late October catalog.
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LONDON (CBS News) — Musician Elvis Costello has canceled the rest of his European summer tour after undergoing surgery for a “small but very aggressive” cancerous tumor. The post-punk singer-songwriter says he needs time to recover after the operation. The 63-year-old musician said in a statement Friday that he initially thought “normal service had been resumed” but now realized he needed more rest. He said “therefore, I must reluctantly cancel all the remaining engagements of this tour.” He vowed to “return at the soonest opportunity.” Elvis Costello has been forced to cancel the remaining 6 dates of his current European tour on medical grounds. His doctor has strongly advised him to take a break from his current tour itinerary and rest. Please click here for more information – https://t.co/tEqHUo5l5o — Elvis Costello (@ElvisCostello) July 6, 2018 In the statement, Costello urges his fans to see a doctor if they have any doubts about their health. “It may save your life,” he says. “Believe me, it is better than playing roulette.” The canceled concerts were in Britain, Croatia, Austria, Norway and Sweden. Costello, whose hits include “Alison” and “Oliver’s Army,” urged men to go to their doctors if they had symptoms they were worried about. © 2018 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Elvis Costello Reveals He Had Surgery For ‘Aggressive’ Cancer, Cancels Tour Dates
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Democratic state Rep. Mara Candelaria Reardon says she is speaking out now to support other women who have accused Hill of groping them at a bar in March
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