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Best friends find themselves on trial nearly 12 years after triple murder
A California couple is shot dead and a daughter’s body is found burned in a wheelbarrow – police have suspects until a courtroom twist changes everything
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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — As smoke from a nearby wildfire pours into Yosemite Valley, Tom Lambert has had to tell tourists who booked his vacation home months in advance that they would have to defer their dream stays so firefighters could take protective measures against the growing blaze. The decision to shut the scenic heart of Yosemite National Park at the height of tourist season is heartbreaking for travelers, many of whom mapped out their trips months in advance to hike and climb amid the spectacular views of cascading waterfalls and sheer rock faces. “We had one guest who planned a weeklong trip,” Lambert said. “It was a father-daughter trip, for her high school graduation … Now it’s done. It’s sad.” Another guest had to delay plans to climb Half Dome. The closure has also been a financial blow to Lambert and other businesses that rely on the summer tourist traffic. Most people left the valley Tuesday, when officials reluctantly announced the closure, park spokesman Scott Gediman said. The remaining campers packed up their gear Wednesday, joining the exodus that has been mostly orderly. “People have been very understanding,” Gediman said. Officials emphasized that Yosemite wasn’t under imminent danger from the fire. Authorities decided on the shutdown to allow crews to perform protective measures such as burning away brush along roadways without having to deal with traffic in the park that welcomes 4 million visitors annually. On Wednesday, an extended family from Los Angeles on their annual trip to the national park prepared to leave the Upper Pines campground. “Very disappointed,” Lisa Salgado said. “We look forward to this all year. This is the trip of our summer.” The group arrived Monday and had planned to stay through Saturday. Instead, they packed tents and other gear into vehicles, hoping they could find another campground elsewhere. “So, this is a new memory,” said Miguel Martinez. “I’ve never been evacuated before.” Yosemite Valley will be closed until at least Sunday, along with a winding, mountainous, 20-mile (32-kilometer) stretch of California’s State Route 41 that leads into the area, Gediman said. At least 1,000 campground and hotel bookings were canceled — to say nothing of the impact on day visitors, park workers and small businesses along the highway, Gediman said. Rangers went to campsites one at a time to inform visitors of the closures. Hotels guests got phone calls and notes on their doors. “This is the prime visitor season, so this wasn’t an easy decision to make,” Gediman said. “This was purely for safety’s sake.” The last time the 7.5-mile-long (12-kilometer-long) valley was closed because of fire was 1990, he said. Lambert and his wife, Theresa Ho, were briefly evacuated last week when smoke cast an unhealthy pall over the home where they live upstairs and rent the downstairs to tourists. “Basically June, July and August are the big revenue months,” he said, estimating that about 100 nearby vacation properties would be forced to offer refunds. “We’re gonna lose half of July and half of August probably.” Yosemite Valley is the centerpiece of the visitor experience, offering views of landmarks such as Half Dome, Bridal Veil Fall, El Capitan and Yosemite Falls. The glacial valley has been enveloped by a choking haze of smoke from the Ferguson Fire. Over nearly two weeks, flames have churned through 60 square miles (155 square kilometers) of timber in steep terrain of the Sierra Nevada just west of the park. The fire was just 25 percent contained. Mandatory evacuations are in place in several communities while other people have been told to get ready to leave if necessary. More than 3,300 firefighters are working the fire, aided by 16 helicopters. One firefighter was killed July 14, and six others have been injured. Rhonda Salisbury, CEO of Visit Yosemite/Madera County, said the regional visitors bureau has been relocating tourists statewide following the closure. “People are heartbroken,” she said. “Some want to ride it out for a few days and see if they can get back in the park.” Others want help finding places to stay away from Yosemite. Gediman suggested valley visitors divert to Tuolumne Meadows, on Yosemite’s northern edge, or to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks to the south. “There are wonderful places to visit in the region, so we’re asking people to consider alternative plans,” he said. In Southern California’s San Jacinto Mountains, a highway was closed and evacuations were ordered near the town of Idyllwild as crews tried to stop the spread of an out-of-control wildfire. In the state’s far north, a 7-square-mile (18-square-kilometer) wildfire has forced the evacuation of French Gulch, a small Shasta County community that dates to the Gold Rush. (© Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – The heat wave which has scorched Southern California is expected to peak Wednesday and continue into Thursday, with more triple-digit temperatures and high humidity levels. Temperatures in Los Angeles County will be about 10 to 12 degrees above normal Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will drop marginally Thursday at the start of a slow cooling trend. The humidity level generally will be at 25-to-30 percent Wednesday, which will increase hot-weather misery for residents but also marginally increase fire safety by decreasing the dryness, the NWS said. A LIST OF COOLING CENTERS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY A LIST OF COOLING CENTERS IN ORANGE COUNTY An excessive heat warning is in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday throughout Los Angeles County — along the coast, in beach cities, metropolitan Los Angeles, downtown L.A. and the Hollywood Hills; the San Gabriel, San Fernando, Santa Clarita and Antelope valleys; the San Gabriel and Santa Monica mountains; and inland Orange County. Overnight low temperatures have offered little reprieve from the heat, ranging from 66 to 76 degrees. The heat wave will also create an increased potential for power outages because of the widespread use of air-conditioning. The California Independent System Operator — which manages the state’s power grid – – has issued a statewide Flex Alert that calls for voluntary electricity conservation from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. The same alert was also issued Tuesday. Several daily heat records were broken Tuesday. The temperature in Woodland Hills hit a 108 degree high, breaking the record of 107 set on July 24, 2006. Lancaster reached 109 degrees, tying the record also set in 2006. The NWS forecast highs Wednesday of 97 in Downtown L.A., 101 in San Gabriel, 103 in Pasadena and Burbank, 110 in Woodland Hills, Saugus, Palmdale and Lancaster. LAX will see a high of 85 degrees, 89 in Long Beach, 91 in Avalon and 95 on Mount Wilson. Orange County will see highs of 81 in San Clemente, 82 in Newport Beach, 83 in Laguna Beach, 96 in Irvine, 97 in Anaheim, 98 in Fullerton, 99 in Mission Viejo and 102 in Yorba Linda. (©2018 CBS Local Media, a division of CBS Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Wire services contributed to this report.)
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Yelp has been working on a new feature to compile information about restaurant health-code violations. Kiet Do of CBS station KPIX-TV reports from San Jose, California.
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SAN JOSE (CBSLA) — It was someone’s very lucky night in San Jose. The winning Mega Millions jackpot California ticket was sold at Ernie’s Liquors on South White Road, according to California Lottery. We have one #MegaMillions jackpot winning ticket in #California . We're still awaiting results from other states. The winning California ticket was sold in #SanJose at Ernie's Liquors on South White Road. #CALottery — California Lottery (@calottery) July 25, 2018 The results from other states had not come in yet as of Tuesday night. The winning numbers in Tuesday’s Mega Millions draw were: 1, 2, 4, 19, 29, and Mega number 20. The jackpot was $512 million , the fifth-largest in the multi-state game’s history.
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WASHINGTON (CBSNewYork/AP) — The Democratic party’s newest star, New York City congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, visited the Capitol Tuesday to meet with lawmakers who may soon be colleagues. The 28-year-old former bartender, who defeated one of the most powerful House Democrats last month, had lunch with California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna and met with several members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Khanna was the only member of Congress to endorse Ocasio-Cortez, a self-described democratic socialist, before her upset victory over Rep. Joe Crowley, a member of the House Democratic leadership. Khanna called Ocasio-Cortez “a bold champion for progressive values” and said he looks forward to working with her in Congress. Another New York Democrat, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, did not meet with Ocasio-Cortez, but said he was not concerned that her brand of politics could drag down Democrats in less liberal states. “On economic issues, Democrats are united in a very strong way,” Schumer told reporters. “We’re all for improving health care and lowering the cost, … making it easier for middle-class people and people trying to get there to get a good job. The unity on issues is very strong.” Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, a member of the progressive caucus, said she talked with Ocasio-Cortez for about 15 minutes in her office. “It was nice to meet her,” Gabbard said. The caucus co-chairs, Arizona Rep. Raul Grijalva and Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan, also met separately with Ocasio-Cortez. A spokesman for Pocan said they discussed possible committee assignments, what she hoped to work on in Congress and how the progressive caucus could work with her. Ocasio-Cortez has caused a stir in Democratic politics since her surprise victory. She has emerged as the face of a growing democratic socialist movement that emphasizes government-paid health care for all, a $15 minimum wage, free college tuition and the abolition of the federal department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also known as ICE. Ocasio-Cortez campaigned last week in Kansas, headlining a rally with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders that drew a crowd of more than 3,000 in a suburb of Kansas City. (© Copyright 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)
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AVON, Ind. (CBS Local) – A same-sex couple in Indiana is claiming that a local florist refused to serve them and their upcoming wedding. David Elliot alleged in a Facebook post, which is no longer visible to the public, that the owner of a florist shop in Avon first agreed to make flowers for his wedding and then backed out after learning there was no bride. “I said ‘I need two boutonnieres.’ She then said ‘What does the bride need?’ I said ‘Well there is no bride.’ And then she said ‘Well then I’m going on vacation and I can’t help you.’ I then said ‘OK,’ and I walked out,” Elliot posted on July 19. The Indiana man then added that he assumed the florist’s change of heart was caused by his same-sex relationship. Avon Florist did not respond to requests for comment from local news outlets. Elliot told WRTV he wasn’t angry about the alleged denial of service, but believes public businesses should be able to put their personal feelings aside for their customers. The florist shop has already been attacked online by people in other parts of the country who see the alleged incident as anti-LGBTQ. Over a dozen one-star reviews have been submitted to Yelp by people as far away as California, claiming Avon Florist is “homophobic.” Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act allows companies and individuals to use the expression of religious freedom as a defense for denying service to others in court. Multiple businesses in Indiana have reportedly cited their religious objections as the reason for refusing to serve same-sex individuals or events in recent years.
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AVON, Ind. (CBS Local) – A same-sex couple in Indiana is claiming that a local florist refused to serve them and their upcoming wedding. David Elliot alleged in a Facebook post, which is no longer visible to the public, that the owner of a florist shop in Avon first agreed to make flowers for his wedding and then backed out after learning there was no bride. “I said ‘I need two boutonnieres.’ She then said ‘What does the bride need?’ I said ‘Well there is no bride.’ And then she said ‘Well then I’m going on vacation and I can’t help you.’ I then said ‘OK,’ and I walked out,” Elliot posted on July 19. The Indiana man then added that he assumed the florist’s change of heart was caused by his same-sex relationship. Avon Florist did not respond to requests for comment from local news outlets. Elliot told WRTV he wasn’t angry about the alleged denial of service, but believes public businesses should be able to put their personal feelings aside for their customers. The florist shop has already been attacked online by people in other parts of the country who see the alleged incident as anti-LGBTQ. Over a dozen one-star reviews have been submitted to Yelp by people as far away as California, claiming Avon Florist is “homophobic.” Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act allows companies and individuals to use the expression of religious freedom as a defense for denying service to others in court. Multiple businesses in Indiana have reportedly cited their religious objections as the reason for refusing to serve same-sex individuals or events in recent years.
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Lochte, 33, cannot compete as planned in the national championships that start this week in California
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WASHINGTON (CBSNewYork/AP) — President Donald Trump is warning the Iranian president that he will face dire consequences for threatening the United States. Trump tweeted late Sunday night in all capital letters: “NEVER EVER THREATEN THE UNITED STATES AGAIN OR YOU WILL SUFFER CONSEQUENCES THE LIKE OF WHICH FEW THROUGHOUT HISTORY HAVE EVER SUFFERED BEFORE.” He added: “WE ARE NO LONGER A COUNTRY THAT WILL STAND FOR YOUR DEMENTED WORDS OF VIOLENCE & DEATH. BE CAUTIOUS!” To Iranian President Rouhani: NEVER, EVER THREATEN THE UNITED STATES AGAIN OR YOU WILL SUFFER CONSEQUENCES THE LIKES OF WHICH FEW THROUGHOUT HISTORY HAVE EVER SUFFERED BEFORE. WE ARE NO LONGER A COUNTRY THAT WILL STAND FOR YOUR DEMENTED WORDS OF VIOLENCE & DEATH. BE CAUTIOUS! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 23, 2018 Earlier in the day, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said America “must understand well that peace with Iran is the mother of all peace and war with Iran is the mother of all wars.” Iran’s state-owned news agency IRNA dismissed Trump’s tweet, describing it as a “passive reaction” to Rouhani’s remarks. MORE FROM CBS NEWS “I think the president has been pretty strong since day one in his language towards Iran,” said White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders to reporters on Monday. “He was responding to comments made from them and he’s going to continue to focus on the safety and the security of the American people.” Sanders on @POTUS ' tweet at Iran: “I think the president has been pretty strong since day one in his language towards Iran. He was responding to comments made from them and he's going to continue to focus on the safety and the security of the American people.” pic.twitter.com/veQ95G8PDq — CBS News (@CBSNews) July 23, 2018 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Trump’s “strong stance” after years in which the Iranian “regime was pampered by world powers.” Trump earlier this year pulled the United States out of the international deal meant to prevent Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon and ordered increased American sanctions. With the economic pressure, Trump said earlier this month that “at a certain point they’re going to call me and say ‘let’s make a deal,’ and we’ll make a deal.” Iran has rejected talks with the U.S., and Rouhani has accused the U.S. of stoking an “economic war.” Rouhani also suggested Iran could immediately ramp up its production of uranium in response to U.S. pressure. Potentially that would escalate the very situation the nuclear deal sought to avoid — an Iran with a stockpile of enriched uranium that could lead to making atomic bombs. On Sunday in California, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was strongly critical of Iran, calling its religious leaders “hypocritical holy men” who amassed vast sums of wealth while allowing their people to suffer. In the speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, Pompeo castigated Iran’s political, judicial and military leaders, accusing several by name of participating in widespread corruption. He also said the government has “heartlessly repressed its own people’s human rights, dignity and fundamental freedoms.” He said despite poor treatment by their leaders, “the proud Iranian people are not staying silent about their government’s many abuses.” “And the United States under President Trump will not stay silent either. In light of these protests and 40 years of regime tyranny, I have a message for the people of Iran: The United States hears you,” he said. “The United States supports you. The United States is with you.” (© Copyright 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)
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One woman is dead from gunshot wounds sustained during the standoff with police at a Trader Joe’s in California. Officials have not yet released the identity of the suspect. Joy Benedict from CBS Los Angeles was at the scene where police were piecing together the events.
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The man who held Trader Joe’s hostage is now in police custody after he turned himself in.
One woman is dead from gunshot wounds sustained during the standoff with police at a Trader Joe’s in California. Officials have not yet released the identity of the suspect. Joy Benedict from CBS Los Angeles was at the scene where police were piecing together the events.
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The man who held Trader Joe’s hostage is now in police custody after he turned himself in.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The California company that sells Crystal Geyser bottled water has been charged with illegally disposing of arsenic-tainted wastewater, federal prosecutors said Thursday. The charges don’t allege that CG Roxane LLC sold tainted water, but that it illegally shipped and disposed of the toxic waste filtered from well water. A 16-count indictment in Los Angeles federal court alleged that Crystal Geyser and two other companies failed to properly disclose the toxic material they shipped in May 2015 and disposed of at a facility not permitted to treat hazardous waste. “Our nation’s environmental laws are specifically designed to ensure that hazardous wastes are properly handled from beginning to end,” U.S. Attorney Nick Hanna said. “The alleged behavior of the three companies charged in this indictment undermines that important objective and jeopardizes the safety of our community.” Naturally occurring arsenic was filtered out of water pumped from wells and later discharged in a pond near the company’s Olancha facility in the Owens Valley, 160 miles north of Los Angeles. The company stopped dumping the tainted water in the pond after the California Department of Toxic Substances Control found it contained hazardous waste in 2014, the prosecutors said. In May of 2015, the company hired two firms in the Los Angeles area to drain and dispose of the water in the pond. The three companies violated federal law by not disclosing in shipping documents that they were transporting hazardous waste that contained arsenic, the indictment said. Federal law requires that toxic and other hazardous waste be documented from “cradle to grave.” The material was taken to a facility in Fontana, about 45 miles east of Los Angeles, that wasn’t approved to handle hazardous waste, prosecutors said. If convicted of all counts, each company faces fines up to $8 million. (© Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
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CORONA (CBSLA) – A wildfire erupted Thursday near the entrance to a popular hiking spot in Corona and quickly grew to as large as 250 acres, authorities said. It was at 5 percent containment by the evening. The fire was reported at 1:20 p.m. in the Cleveland National Forest along Tin Mine Canyon off of Skyline Drive, according to fire officials. No homes have burned but more than 150 homes in the Orchard Glen community have been evacuated as airplanes drop retardant to keep flames from running down hillsides toward homes. Smoke could be seen from the Riverside (91) Freeway to the north and Interstate 15 to the east, prompting several calls to the California Highway Patrol. Evacuations were issued for the following roadways: Trudy Way, Folson Circle, Brannon Circle, Burrero Way, Rawley Street, Burnett Circle, Elker Road, Corbett Street, Gareth Circle, and Fanning Circle. One homeowner who had already been through the last big brush fire in Corona told CBS2’s Nicole Comstock he’s got his evacuation procedure down to a science. “Last time, we literally packed almost half the house in 45 minutes,” he said. “We got it down to about one suitcase.” Homeowner evacuating his Corona house with with dogs in tow. #SkylineFire burning not too far away. @CBSLA #KCAL9 pic.twitter.com/u6w1pb5QBf — Nicole Comstock (@ComstockNEWS) July 20, 2018 “Last time we evacuated, nothing happened, but you just never know […] it wasn’t this close, either,” said resident Tawny Perry. “There’s a little bit of sadness ’cause you don’t know what you’re gonna come home to considering how close it is,” David Ortega said. An evacuation center has been set up at Corona High School, 1150 W. 10th St. No injuries have been reported. There was no immediate word on the cause of the fire.
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Skyline Fire: 150+ Homes Evacuated In Corona Brush Fire