Los Angeles, Ca
O.C. District Attorney’s office, ‘Fast and Furious’ actors work to end street racing and takeovers
With the assistance of actors from the “Quick and Livid” films, Orange County District Legal professional Todd Spitzer unveiled his marketing campaign towards avenue takeover and avenue racing on Friday.
As a part of that marketing campaign, Spitzer’s workplace created a public service announcement that can be utilized nationwide, they introduced in a press launch.
Becoming a member of Spitzer on Friday have been actor Sung Kang, who performed Han Lue in “The Quick and the Livid: Tokyo Drift” and who directed the OCDA’s PSA, and Cody Walker, brother of the late “Quick and Livid” actor Paul Walker.
“I want our particular results may convey again our family members, however sadly that gained’t be the case,” Kang stated. “We’re honored to have the ability to be a part of such an necessary message. Cease racing on the streets and go to the observe!”
Walker, who appeared nearly, referenced his late brother, who died in 2013 when he was driving in a rushing Porsche that crashed in Valencia.
“Like a lot of you, I too have misplaced any person resulting from reckless driving,” Walker stated. “I feel a whole lot of the time when these of us that need to go quick, or we now have one thing to show, we don’t consider the lives of these round us. It’s not simply you that you just’re placing in jeopardy it’s everyone else round you. So don’t be dumb, take it to the observe. There’s any person at house that loves you that’s anticipating you to return. It’s not well worth the danger I promise.”
Road racing and takeovers have surged through the pandemic, as fewer individuals have been on the roads.
In 2020, the OCDA’s workplace joined 10 different legislation enforcement companies, together with the California Freeway Patrol, to kind an anti-street-racing activity pressure.
“Thus far, we now have issued over 3,000 citations. We’ve made roughly 300 arrests and impounded numerous automobiles,” stated Denise Couch of the CHP.
Spitzer emphasised that he additionally plans to crack down on those that illegally avenue race, promising to prosecute them “to the fullest extent of the legislation.”
“Taking on streets, destroying intersections, and driving practically 190 mph in visitors subsequent to harmless drivers and passengers are harmful and violent crimes and the have to be handled as such,” he stated. “Nobody – and I imply nobody – will get to kill an harmless bystander in pursuit of a high-speed adrenaline rush and get away with it in Orange County.”
Police in Anaheim are asking for the public’s help to find the person who attacked a local business owner and left them with major injuries.
The attack happened on Dec. 9 around 10 p.m. at a store near the intersection of Anaheim Boulevard and South Street, police said.
According to the Anaheim Police Department, a man attacked the business owner inside the store. The unidentified victim suffered serious injuries that police officials described as “severe.”
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Anaheim police are searching for the person who assaulted a business owner, leaving him severely injured on Dec. 9, 2024. (Anaheim Police Department)
On Friday, the Police Department released two images of the suspect with a plea to the public for help locating him.
“Any information you have could help us bring justice in the case,” the Police Department wrote in a post to Instagram. “Your assistance is appreciated.”
Anyone who might recognize the man is urged to contact the Anaheim Police Department at 714- 765-1900. Anonymous tips can be made online or by calling Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-847-6227.
Bluey, a blue heeler dog from the children’s show of the same name, will be making her theme park debut at Disneyland and Walt Disney World next year. Walt Disney Co. also announced that the character will join the Disney Cruise Line as well.
“Beginning in January 2025, onboard Disney Cruise Line voyages originating from Australia and New Zealand, families can interact with Bluey and her sister, Bingo, like never before. From special meet-and-greets to an interactive and clue-filled game that ends in a dance party featuring Bluey’s signature moves, families in the region can embark on a magical holiday with their favorite blue heeler,” the company said in a news release.
The company will share more details about how guests can meet Bluey and her family at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort in the coming months.
The announcement comes amid an expanded partnership between Disney and BBC Studios, the commercial arm of the BBC that distributes the popular Australian animated series, and Ludo Studio, which produced the program.
It’s not completely unusual for Disney to highlight other intellectual property in its theme parks. For example, the Star Wars and Muppets attractions were in place at Disneyland and Walt Disney World before Disney bought LucasFilm and Jim Henson Productions, respectively.
The companies also announced that a Bluey movie will be released theatrically in 2027, with Disney leading distribution.
The show follows a family of cartoon dogs who live in Brisbane, Australia.
Los Angeles, Ca
Pursuit suspect arrested after intentionally ramming deputies' vehicles: authorities
A man was arrested after authorities said he intentionally crashed his car into deputies following a pursuit in San Bernardino County.
Stephen Bloomer, 52, of Twentynine Palms was arrested for the destructive incident, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department confirmed.
On Dec. 16, deputies spotted the suspect’s Corvette speeding on Twentynine Palms Highway, near the intersection of Torres Avenue in Joshua Tree shortly before 1 p.m.
Authorities tried pulling Bloomer over but he refused, leading patrol units on a chase.
As he continued driving erratically and speeding down the road, deputies said they canceled the pursuit for the safety of other drivers.
Later that day, a California Highway Patrol officer spotted Bloomer and his Corvette at a Circle K in Morongo Valley. The CHP officer attempted to detain the man but at that moment, he reversed his Corvette and crashed into the CHP vehicle.
A second deputy who arrived at the scene parked their patrol car near the Circle K lot. The vehicle was occupied by a third deputy inside.
At that moment, the suspect stepped on the gas pedal to accelerate and rammed directly into the occupied patrol car, officials said. The deputy inside suffered minor injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment. He was later released.
Bloomer was apprehended at the scene and arrested for attempted murder of a peace officer and felony assault on a peace officer.
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call Deputy Richard Maldonado or Detective Tyler A. Bengard of the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station at 760-366-4175.
Anonymous tips can be provided to We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 or online at wetip.com.
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