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Driver rescued after SUV found submerged in ocean waters in Orange County

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Driver rescued after SUV found submerged in ocean waters in Orange County

Fire crews rescued a driver whose vehicle was found submerged in ocean waters in Orange County on Saturday. 

Newport Beach Fire responded to reports of an SUV spotted in the water near the shoreline at Corona del Mar State Beach at around 5:30 a.m.

Crews headed into the water and were able to rescue the driver. That person was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.

The vehicle, a black Jeep Wrangler, was also fully submerged in the waters. Crews worked against “challenging conditions caused by waves rolling the vehicle in the surf.”

Photos of the rescue operation showed a large tractor and several other vehicles from Public Works personnel who worked to extract the SUV and later took it away.

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  • One person was rescued after emergency crews removed a Jeep Wrangler SUV found submerged in ocean waters at Corona del Mar State Beach on Dec. 14, 2024. (Newport Beach Fire Department)
  • One person was rescued after emergency crews removed a Jeep Wrangler SUV found submerged in ocean waters at Corona del Mar State Beach on Dec. 14, 2024. (Newport Beach Fire Department)
  • One person was rescued after emergency crews removed a Jeep Wrangler SUV found submerged in ocean waters at Corona del Mar State Beach on Dec. 14, 2024. (Newport Beach Fire Department)
  • One person was rescued after emergency crews removed a Jeep Wrangler SUV found submerged in ocean waters at Corona del Mar State Beach on Dec. 14, 2024. (Newport Beach Fire Department)

“The teamwork and determination of all responders were critical in overcoming the hazards posed by the early morning surf,” said Newport Beach Fire.

It’s unclear how the vehicle ended up in the surf. Authorities did not release further details on the rescue.

The events leading up to the submersion remain under investigation by the Newport Beach Police Department.

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Jamie Foxx reportedly injured in altercation at Beverly Hills restaurant

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Jamie Foxx reportedly injured in altercation at Beverly Hills restaurant

Actor and musician Jamie Foxx suffered an injury that required stitches during an altercation at a high-end Beverly Hills restaurant on Friday night, according to reporting from TMZ.

Foxx, who turned 57 on Friday, was dining with family at Mr. Chow when patrons at a nearby table hurled rude and vulgar insults to the “In Living Color” and “Ray” star, a witness told TMZ.

After Foxx asked the party to stop, a person at the table allegedly threw a glass at him. It hit him in the mouth and required stitches, a representative for Foxx told the media outlet.

FILE – Jamie Foxx smiles during an NBA basketball game between the Washington Wizards and Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

In a statement, the Beverly Hills Police Department confirmed an incident had taken place at Mr. Chow on Friday night but didn’t mention Foxx by name.

The department said officers responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon at the restaurant at about 10:06 p.m. After an investigation, the department determined that the report was “unfounded” and was instead an “altercation between parties.”

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A report documenting the “battery” was produced by officers, but as of Saturday no arrests have been made.

No additional details were immediately made available.

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Franklin Fire in Malibu still smoldering as favorable weather conditions aid in firefight

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Franklin Fire in Malibu still smoldering as favorable weather conditions aid in firefight

The Franklin Fire continues to smolder in “very dangerous” terrain in Malibu, but cooler conditions this weekend are set to make the firefight easier, officials say. 

After minimal growth on Friday, the Franklin Fire stood at 4,037 acres since breaking out on Malibu Canyon Road near Malibu Creek State Park late Monday night, according to CalFire. It is 35% contained.

Evacuation orders and warnings were quickly issued for several communities on and adjacent to Malibu Canyon Road; however, some residents chose to stay behind and protect their homes and other homes in their neighborhoods. 

Pepperdine University, the campus of which is located at Malibu Canyon Road and Pacific Coast Highway, did not evacuate, but local elementary, middle and high schools were closed through the end of the week.

A total of 19 structures have been damaged, with a further 19 destroyed, fire officials said Saturday morning. 

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Over 1,700 firefighters have been assigned to the incident, and they were able to gain some containment late this week after a period of rapid wind-driven growth on Tuesday. 

More containment should be reached this weekend as favorable weather conditions remain in the area, CalFire says. 

“The fire continues to smolder in steep and very dangerous terrain…aerial suppression efforts in those areas have been successful in keeping the fire subdued,” officials stated in a status update released at 5:50 a.m. Saturday. “Cooler weather, higher humidities and the absence of strong winds have assisted firefighting efforts.” 

What caused the fire has yet to be determined.

The latest information on the Franklin Fire can be viewed here. 

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Residents outraged after burglars ransack Playa del Rey condo building during fumigation

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Residents outraged after burglars ransack Playa del Rey condo building during fumigation

Residents of a Playa del Rey condominium complex are outraged after burglars ransacked their building while it was being fumigated for termites.

The break-ins occurred at the Del Rey Plaza on Tuscany Avenue from Dec. 11-13 during the decontamination period, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

All residents were evacuated and the property was tented for the fumigation process. 

The homeowners association promised to provide 24-hour security to patrol the grounds while they were away, yet somehow, burglars were able to ransack 23 units out of a total of 39 in the building, escaping with cash, jewelry and other valuables while leaving the units trashed and vandalized.

Many victims, including Carol Fontaine, the building’s HOA president, were targeted by the professional criminals. 

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Security cameras captured one of the break-ins as an intruder wearing a gas mask opened the front door and began casually searching for valuables.

  • Burglars left Carol Fontaine's unit trashed and vandalized after a Playa del Rey condo complex was targeted by criminals during a fumigation in Decemeber 2024.
  • A victim's front door was smashed in by burglars who ransacked a Playa del Rey condominium complex in December 2024. (KTLA)
  • The Del Rey Plaza condominum building on Tuscany Avenue in Playa del Rey, California. (KTLA)
  • Burglars left Carol Fontaine's unit trashed and vandalized after a Playa del Rey condo complex was targeted by criminals during a fumigation in Decemeber 2024.
  • The Del Rey Plaza condominum building on Tuscany Avenue in Playa del Rey, California. (KTLA)

Fontaine returned to her unit on Friday and found her front door smashed in while her bedroom and closets were completely trashed with all her belongings thrown onto the floor.

“It’s quite devastating for a lot of us,” Fontaine told KTLA’s Chris Wolfe. “A 24-7 security was ordered and patrolling outside and then I got a call from the termite company saying we’ve had break-ins. All floors were hit.”

Fontaine said thieves escaped with many of her valuables including jewelry and ammunition.

“During the [fumigation] process, we had several people that reported lights on inside the building even though we had been told to turn all of our lights off,” said Loren Brown, a resident. “That was the first clue. But we figured we had 24-hour security guards, things were being watched and it’s all okay.”

Many residents are questioning how the burglars could gain access to the building if security was reportedly patrolling.

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“We have 23 doors that have been smashed. We’ve got places that have been looted like you have no idea,” Brown said. “Cash is gone, guns are gone. The people who were in here knew what they were doing. They were wearing respirators. This does not feel like it’s an organic thing. This is somehow, to me, an inside job.”

Victimized residents are working closely with law enforcement as investigators gather evidence and leads on the suspects.

For those who may be fumigating their home, the victims said they strongly suggest taking all valuables either with them or housing them in a safe location away from the vacant home. 

Anyone with information on the break-ins is asked to call the LAPD at 1-877-527-3247.

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