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Argument leads to deadly Lancaster stabbing, authorities say

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Argument leads to deadly Lancaster stabbing, authorities say

An argument between two men turned deadly early Tuesday morning as a man died from stab wounds in Lancaster, according to authorities.

In a news release, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said deputies responded to reports of a disturbance at a residence at the 800 block of W Avenue J-1. While en route, the deputies were informed that the call was for a possible arson.

Upon arrival, deputies spoke to a witness who said a man hopped a fence and fled the area into a parking lot. While searching the parking lot, authorities found a man suffering from stab wounds.

The man, identified only as a Black male, was transported to a local hospital where he later died. No other identifying information was immediately made available.

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Investigations revealed that the man and another man were arguing in front of the home when it turned violent. The victim was stabbed and both men then fled the scene, with the victim later being found in the parking lot.

No additional details, including any description of a potential suspect, have been made available as of Tuesday afternoon.

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Witness: Italian tourists robbed on Metro train in Los Angeles 

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Witness: Italian tourists robbed on Metro train in Los Angeles 

Two tourists from Italy were robbed on a Metro train in Los Angeles on Monday night, according to a witness. 

Preliminary information indicates that the alleged robbery occurred near the Expo/Vermont station on the Metro E line around 11 p.m. 

A witness who only spoke Spanish told stringer service KNN that two suspects stole the pair’s phones and attempted to assault them. 

“We were sitting on the Metro and there were two Italian tourists…two people took their cell phones and tried to hit them,” the witness said.  “It was a very worrying situation for everyone on the train.” 

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The tourists were not injured, according to initial reports.

KTLA has reached out to the Los Angeles Police Department for more information. 

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Adult webcam scammer in Southern California cons victims out more than $1M

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A 54-year-old man from Los Angeles County could face up to 20 years in prison after conning investors out of nearly $1.2 million by promising an ownership interest in several adult entertainment webcam websites and then using those funds to cover personal expenses and fund an exorbitant, luxurious lifestyle, federal officials announced Monday.  

Prosecutors say that between Nov. 2009 and Oct. 2016, Montrose resident Patrick Khalafian solicited investments for three limited liability companies that purportedly developed and operated adult entertainment websites.  

The 54-year-old claimed the victims’ investments would be used for operating the business, developing software, paying for computer servers, hiring employees and purchasing advertising.   

“He also falsely promised that the victims would be repaid for their investments by a specific date, that they would receive ownership interests in the companies, and would receive a share of the companies’ profits,” a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Central District of California Office stated. 

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At a July 2015 meeting at Maestro’s Steakhouse in Beverly Hills, Khalafian secured a $1 million investment from one of his victims.  

On the same day that the funds were wired to an account he controlled, prosecutors say the 54-year-old withdrew $200,000 to pay for his rent and lease luxury cars. A day later, he used $60,000 of the victim’s money to purchase a new Ford F-150 truck.  

Later, Khalafian used $100,000 to pay back another investor, fund a lavish trip to a casino and a shopping spree at high-end retailers, including Tiffany’s, Barney’s, Fendi, Saks Fifth Avenue and Louis Vuitton.  

Two other victims, one in 2015 and another in 2016 were conned out of $80,000 and $90,000, bringing Khalafian’s fraud losses to at least $1.17 million, prosecutors said.  

None of the victims were ever paid back and by Oct. 2016, the 54-year-old had changed his phone number and email address to evade their inquiries.  

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The 54-year-old, who pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud, is scheduled to be sentenced in Feb. 2025, at which time he could face a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison, officials said.  

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Disneyland Resort to host first-ever D23 day at Disneyland event

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Disneyland Resort to host first-ever D23 day at Disneyland event

The Disneyland Resort will host the first-ever D23 Day at Disneyland on Aug. 8 ahead of the sold-out ultimate Disney fan event.

The one-day event, open to all guests with a valid park reservation and theme park admission, will include limited-time character appearances, a cavalcade featuring 23 characters and select Disney Legends, the debut of a new merchandise collection, and more.

Here’s what you can expect from D23 Day at Disneyland:

  • Complimentary Mickey Mouse ear hats will be handed out to guests beginning at park opening while supplies last
  • Characters making limited-time appearances, including Goofy and Max from “Goof Troop” and Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear from “Toy Story 3”
  • A Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party at Disney California Adventure
  • A dance party at Tomorrowland Terrace. Musical group Suburban Legends will play at the same location beginning at 7 p.m.
  • The debut of a merchandise collection celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Tarzan”
  • Complimentary unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken on Aug. 8

Downtown Disney will also offer discounts on select offerings and entertainment from Aug. 4 to Aug. 11.

More information can be found here.

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Those unable to attend D23 Day at Disneyland can also celebrate the kickoff to the biannual convention with a special D23 Day at Angel Stadium on Aug. 4.

The first 23,000 fans who enter the gate will receive a complimentary one-of-a-kind D23 Mickey Mouse bobblehead.

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