Los Angeles, Ca
High heat leads to rolling power outages in Pasadena
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Pasadena Water and Power, the public energy and water utility that services the Pasadena region, implemented rolling outages late Friday afternoon due to excess heat.
With temperatures in the mid-100s, the utility was forced to institute the rolling outages due to equipment failures caused by the heat.
The outages began around 4:30 p.m. and were expected to remain in place for about an hour.
By 5:30 p.m., the temperature in Pasadena remained around 107 degrees, but was expected to begin to let up after sundown around 7:15 p.m.
Those affected by the outages were encouraged to follow the latest updates on the PWP outage map on the city’s website.
Beyond Pasadena, the California Independent System Operator, which manages the state’s energy grid, said the grid was stable and there was sufficient supplies to meet demands.
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Los Angeles, Ca
Slight relief from Southern California's latest heatwave expected next week
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Southern California residents can expect to see some relief from the ongoing heatwave soon.
Communities throughout the Los Angeles region, like Burbank and Pasadena, saw triple-digit temperatures throughout the workweek.
Downtown L.A. and coastal communities, like Long Beach, also dealt with the heat with temperatures reaching the mid to high 90s.
Still, some relief is coming, with meteorologists predicting that cooler temperatures will begin on Tuesday.
“After we get through this weekend, temperatures are expected to normalize a little bit,” KTLA’s weather anchor, Kirk Hawkins, said. “We will see temperatures still above normal by the time we get to Thursday.”
By Tuesday, temperatures in Orange County, San Fernando Valley and other areas are expected to drop from the triple-digit range to the mid- to high 90s.
Temperatures over the weekend are expected to drop only 2 to 3 degrees.
Whether you live in a desert community or closer to the beach, local officials urge residents to take precautions to stay safe as the heat wave continues.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Stay hydrated, wear loose-fitted, light-colored clothes and hats
- Avoid exercising outdoors when it is too hot.
- Stay cool by staying in the shade outside, setting air conditioners between 75 and 80 degrees, and closing windows, shades, and blinds when inside.
- If those options aren’t feasible, people can visit nearby cooling centers. A list of ones across California can be found here.
- Drink at least 2 cups of water every hour, even if you’re not feeling thirsty.
- Check-in on friends and family, especially elderly relatives or neighbors. Call 911 in case of a high fever or other emergencies.
- Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, especially those with high water content.
- Wear sunscreen and avoid too much sun time.
- Bring pets inside and make sure they have fresh water.
- Avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks
- Take cold showers
- Check-in on vulnerable populations, like the elderly, people with severe or long-term illnesses and people who live on their own
Los Angeles, Ca
Helicopter landing shuts down traffic on 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles
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Freeway lanes were shut down after a helicopter made an emergency landing in South Los Angeles Thursday night.
The helicopter touched down on the southbound lanes of the 110 Freeway, just north of the 105 Freeway interchange at around 8:30 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.
Three people, including the pilot, were aboard the small chopper when it made the emergency landing. They were able to exit the aircraft without injuries, authorities said.
The aircraft, a 2011 Robinson R44 II, took off from the Hawthorne Airport at 7:35 p.m.
The pilot, Bruce Kafil, told KTLA’s Carlos Saucedo he was taking a couple on an aerial tour of the city when they suddenly experienced power loss.
“I instructed my passengers to get out right away because I feared a possible collision from oncoming traffic,” Kafil recalled. “I had [the couple] go as far south as we reasonably could but the main rotor blade was still spinning and it made contact with a bus.”
A SigAlert that shut down all southbound lanes of the 110 Freeway was later lifted.
Multiple agencies responded to the scene and worked to remove the downed helicopter. At least one of the helicopter’s blades appeared damaged.
Crews were seen lifting the chopper with a crane and placing it onto the flatbed of a tow truck.
“There were motorists on the road at the time of the incident,” said CHP officer Bobby Eurin. “Officers did respond swiftly to stop traffic to avoid a major injury collision. It’s not every day that you see a helicopter land on the freeway.”
“We landed safely,” Kafil said with relief. “Everybody walked away. I’m very happy to be alive and to have my passengers as well.”
No injuries were reported from the incident. Traffic was backed up for miles as authorities worked to clear the scene.
Los Angeles, Ca
Remains found at Redlands nudist resort identified as missing elderly couple
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Authorities confirmed the bodies that were found beneath a murder suspect’s Redlands home belonged to missing couple Stephanie Menard, 73, and Daniel Menard, 79.
The San Bernardino County Coroner’s office confirmed the news on Thursday after the couple’s next-door neighbor, Michael Sparks, 62, was arrested and charged with the couple’s murder.
The Menards were first reported missing on Aug. 24 when their friends said they failed to show up for church.
Inside the couple’s home, located at the Olive Dell Ranch Nudist Resort, their personal items such as cell phones and purses were found. Their abandoned vehicle was parked just down the road from their house with the keys still inside. Their dog, a small white Shih Tzu, was also missing.
On Aug. 29, authorities descended on the nudist ranch and began searching for Sparks who was believed to be hiding on property grounds.
After police were tipped off about where the couple’s bodies might be located, authorities surrounded Sparks’ home. He had barricaded himself with a rifle inside, prompting police to use a drone and then a battering ram to tear through and destroy the house.
Sparks was eventually found hiding in a cement bunker beneath his home, in the same location where a cadaver dog alerted officers to bags stuffed with human remains.
Authorities said Sparks attempted to take his own life moments before he was captured, but his rifle misfired. He eventually surrendered and was taken into custody.
Neighbors told KTLA that the suspect and the elderly couple had been neighbors for years and had an ongoing feud. One of the disputes reportedly involved a tree between their properties.
“He was mad because Dan cut some tree limbs on a tree that belonged to him and he has held a grudge ever since then,” said Tammie Wilkerson, a neighbor. “I know he didn’t like the Menards. He said it many times that he hated them. But I never thought he would do something like this.”
Details on how the couple was killed or a possible motive behind their murder remains under investigation.
San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson and Redlands Chief of Police Rachel Tolber thanked the community for their assistance on the case.
“You have a community that, for all intents and purposes that we’ve seen throughout the week, is a tight-knit community,” Anderson said. “Obviously, people were very concerned about the Menards. There have been vigils that have been held there.”
“I’m very thankful for all of the partners, including our community, that were able to come together to see the investigation through to fruition,” Tolber added.
Sparks was charged with two felony counts of murder. He remains in custody and is expected to appear in court later this week.
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