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Arrest made in ‘vicious and unprovoked’ fatal shooting of man who was walking his dog in Mid-City

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Arrest made in ‘vicious and unprovoked’ fatal shooting of man who was walking his dog in Mid-City

A 21-year-old Texas man has been arrested within the deadly taking pictures of a person who was strolling his canine in Mid-Metropolis final month, officers introduced Thursday.

Cliffton Kamal Types was arrested at his residence in San Marcos, Texas, on Wednesday after an intensive investigation, based on the Los Angeles Police Division.

He was booked in Texas as a fugitive on a homicide warrant and can face extradition again to L.A.

An investigation revealed that 52-year-old Marco Sandoval was randomly focused whereas he was strolling his canine close to the intersection of Genesee Avenue and Saturn Road and fatally shot at about 5 a.m. March 12.

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The shooter received out of the automotive, exchanged phrases with Sandoval and opened hearth, hanging him a number of instances, police stated on the time. The suspect then received again into his automobile, described as a charcoal grey 2020 Ford Fusion SE, and drove away from the scene.

Sandoval’s canine was unhurt and returned residence by itself, police stated.

“Types could have been affected by psychological sickness and had traveled cross nation previous to killing Sandoval on this vicious and unprovoked homicide,” LAPD officers stated in a information launch.

Police imagine he traveled from San Marcos to Florida earlier than making the cross-country trek to L.A.

He then allegedly headed to San Diego earlier than returning to San Marcos.

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“Investigators are involved that Types might have been concerned in different acts of predatory violence,” police stated.

Anybody with additional details about Types is requested to name LAPD’s West Bureau murder at 213-382-9470.

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Kids can enjoy free lunch at Los Angeles County libraries this summer

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Kids can enjoy free lunch at Los Angeles County libraries this summer

Kids and teens can enjoy free lunch at Los Angeles County libraries this summer.

The Lunch at the Library program will provide free meals to those under 18 years old. The program aims to fill the gap in food discrepancy during summer months when students in need can no longer depend on school lunches for meals.

There are no family income restrictions to enjoy a free meal, however, all meals must be eaten at the library.

Twenty libraries will be offering lunch on a first come, first served basis from June 17 – Aug. 9. Food will be served from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. and will be available either Monday – Friday or Tuesday – Friday, depending on the location.

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The program is a partnership with the L.A. County Department of Parks & Recreation.

“This marks the tenth consecutive year we have offered free meals through our Lunch at the Library program,” said L.A. County Library Director, Skye Patrick. “We know families depend on us to provide nutritious food for their children when they are away from school, and we are excited to once again provide this essential service to our neighbors.”

Lunch at the Library schedule:

Monday – Friday, 12 – 1 pm:

  • East Los Angeles Library
  • Lake Los Angeles Library
  • Quartz Hill Library
  • Rowland Heights Library
  • South Whittier Library

Tuesday – Friday, 12 – 1 pm:

  • Carson Library
  • Clifton M. Brakensiek Library
  • Compton Library
  • El Monte Library
  • Gardena Mayme Dear Library
  • Huntington Park Library
  • La Puente Library
  • Lancaster Library
  • Lawndale Library
  • Leland R. Weaver Library
  • Montebello Library
  • Norwalk Library
  • San Fernando Library
  • San Gabriel Library
  • Temple City Library

Schedule exceptions to note:

  • Lunch will be unavailable on June 19 and July 4 as all library locations close for the Juneteenth and Independence Day holidays
  • La Puente Library’s food program will end on Friday, Aug. 2
  • Norwalk Library will not offer lunch on July 2 due to a city event

Menus will vary daily. The most updated menu information can be found by calling the local participating libraries.

More information on the Lunch at the Library program, including locations and schedules, can be found here.

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Disney to reduce entertainment offerings at Disney California Adventure

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Disney to reduce entertainment offerings at Disney California Adventure

Disney continues to scale back on select entertainment offerings at Disney California Adventure as they head into the busy summer season.

Schedules for the Warriors of Wakanda in Avengers Campus and the Citizens of Buena Vista Street have been trimmed, as first reported by the Orange County Register.

Both the Warriors of Wakanda and Citizens of Buena Vista will have daily performances in June, but those offerings will be cut back come July, according to the Disneyland calendar.

“We regularly evaluate our entertainment offerings and make adjustments. Select entertainment offerings in Disney California Adventure Park will soon have adjusted performance schedules. We encourage guests to check Disneyland.com and the Disneyland app on the day of their visit for the most up-to-date show times,” Disneyland officials told KTLA.

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“We change show times for many reasons, including weather, guest experience, and other events/offerings.”

As of press time, the Disneyland calendar doesn’t go beyond July 25.

“Warriors of Wakanda: The Disciplines of the Dora Milaje” show features the Black Panther’s bodyguards as they host strength and skill training sessions for Avenger Campus visitors, while the Citizens of Buena Vista Street show helps bring the park’s 1920s-themed promenade to life.

The latest changes come after Disney announced the closure of the “Doctor Strange: Mysteries of the Mystic Arts” show and the removal of dancers and DJ from Club Pixar.

According to Disneyland officials, Dr. Strange will continue to encounter guests throughout the campus.

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Motorcyclist killed in crash with suspected DUI driver in Orange County

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Motorcyclist killed in crash with suspected DUI driver in Orange County

A man suspected of DUI was arrested following a crash that left a motorcyclist dead in Orange County Wednesday night.

Police responded around 9:45 p.m. when the motorcyclist heading northbound on Gilbert Street was struck by a motorist traveling eastbound on Orangethorpe Avenue in Fullerton.

The driver continued dragging the motorcycle underneath the vehicle for several hundred feet before being stopped by a good Samaritan, a Fullerton Police Department spokesperson confirmed.

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The unidentified motorcyclist was knocked off the bike at the intersection and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver, who was seen on video stumbling during a field sobriety test, was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

Hours later, a police cruiser involved in the investigation was struck by a motorist in a Tesla.

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An officer was standing near the vehicle but ran out of the way and was not injured.

The crash caused the police car to spin around leaving the front end heavily damaged.

The cause of both crashes remains under investigation.

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