Los Angeles, Ca
Family, police searching for man, 77, missing in L.A.’s South Bay region
Family members, as well as law enforcement officials, are ask for the public’s help in locating a 77-year-old man from the South Bay region of Los Angeles who has not been seen since late last month.
Authorities say that on June 25 around 2 p.m., Young Jin left his residence in Gardena, near Western Avenue and 147th Street, for his daily walk and never returned.
Jin, who does not suffer from any mental health conditions, recently had a stroke and needs daily medication to manage his blood pressure and cholesterol, authorities said in a missing persons bulletin.
The 77-year-old is described as 5’6” tall, weighing around 126 pounds with gray hair. He was last seen wearing a burgundy vest, a straw hat and gray pants.
Jin is known to frequent Gardena, Koreatown and the Palmdale area.
Anyone who might have seen Jin or may have information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Gardena Police Department Det. Pinela at 310-217-9654 and reference report DR#24-3087.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-222-8477 or leave tips online at L.A. Crime Stoppers.
Los Angeles, Ca
PHOTOS: Southern California fisherman hooks tuna weighing over 442 pounds
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A San Diego fisherman named ‘Earl’ hooked a catch he’ll always remember while on a 10-day angling trip at sea this November. That’s according to Fisherman’s Landing Manager Carl Schmidt who spoke with FOX5/KUSI Saturday morning.
Caught just north of Cabo San Lucas, a city on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, the fishermen reeled in a yellowfin tuna that weighed in at 442.5 pounds.
Earl, along with other fishermen, were surveying waters south of the U.S. border while aboard a boat named “The Excel Sportfishing.” The boat’s captain, Justin Fleck, also showed excitement regarding the catch as the boat’s crew brought the tuna to shore in San Diego Saturday morning.
Earl was seen standing proudly next to his catch as onlookers took photos and fellow fishermen praised his skills.
Whether the catch will become tuna steaks or poke is to be determined but one thing is for sure, there’s plenty of tuna for sharing.
Los Angeles, Ca
Los Angeles students gather to participate in SRLA Endurance Run
The weather on Sunday morning was perfect as hundreds descended upon Woodley Park in the San Fernando Valley for the SRLA Endurance Run.
SRLA (Students Run L.A.) is a program that creates opportunities for students at 190 Greater L.A. area schools to train – and eventually run in – the Los Angeles Marathon.
600 volunteer teachers help more than 3,200 students of all backgrounds and abilities to train, SRLA says on its website.
Sunday’s Endurance Run – which raised money for students hoping to compete in the marathon – consisted of a 9.3-mile 15K run as well as a 5K fun run. A virtual run for those who couldn’t attend in person was also available.
KTLA 5’s Erin Myers spoke to a student, a senior at Nathaniel Narbonne High School in Harbor City named Gabriella, who has already participated in two marathons and enjoys her experience with SRLA for multiple reasons.
“It’s really a unique experience, especially as a high school student, since you don’t really think high schoolers would be out running marathons,” she said. “But I think it’s really interesting…it’s something new and it really motivates you to go step-by-step into the next day, trying to be better than you were.”
Not only that, but Gabriella says SRLA helps with her focus in school and her drive to succeed at the next level.
“It really helps inside the classrooms with my focus in school, but also outside [the classroom] since it really helps with goal setting and confidence over time. At the end of the day, it’s all something that I like to do.”
For those who are interested in partaking in the next SRLA event, another “Friendship Run” will be held on Feb. 16 at the Hansen Dam.
The Friendship Run takes place exactly one month before the L.A. Marathon.
Looking for something sooner? SRLA is also hosting a Holiday Half Marathon on Dec. 15 at the Pomona Fairplex.
For more information on SRLA – including ways to donate – click here.
Los Angeles, Ca
About 20 juveniles expose sexual predator suspect in Riverside County
Deputies arrested a Homeland man after a group of juveniles allegedly exposed him for being a sexual predator, authorities announced Saturday.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to Nicolas Road Park in the city of Temecula on Friday afternoon for a tip that an adult was meeting with a minor for sexual purposes.
“Upon arrival, a deputy was met with a crowd of approximately 20 juveniles recording the encounter,” the department said.
Deputies detained the suspect, identified as 46-year-old William Vandenbush.
Authorities said an investigation revealed Vandenbush sent nude photographs and agreed to meet a minor for sexual purposes.
Deputies arrested Vandenbush for multiple felonies and booked him at the Cois Byrd Detention Center for sending harmful matter to a minor, contacting a minor for sexual purposes and arranging to meet with a minor for sexual purposes, according to the department.
Although the sheriff’s office did not specify how exactly the juveniles exposed Vandenbush in its press release, officials made a point to discourage residents from conducting their own undercover investigations and arranging to meet with potential suspects.
“This action unnecessarily jeopardized the safety of everyone in the vicinity of the park,” wrote the department. “We encourage anyone with information related to child sexual abuse, or online sexual exploitation of minors for sex, to immediately contact their local law enforcement agency.”
“Law enforcement professionals investigating these types of egregious crimes have specialized training and follow specific protocols to ensure a proper investigation, evidence preservation, and public safety,” the sheriff’s office continued. “By following these specific protocols, the investigation is not compromised and ensures a thorough investigation is presented to their local district attorney’s office for prosecution.”
Authorities said that while this is an ongoing investigation, no further information will be released.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said it encourages anyone with information on this case to call Investigator Alissa Morris or Deputy Kevin Au at 951-696-3000.
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