Los Angeles, Ca
Placentia middle school assistant principal dies by suicide on campus: School district
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The assistant principal of Kraemer Center Faculty in Placentia died by suicide on campus Monday, college officers mentioned.
Moises Plascencia took his personal life in a personal workers space on the varsity’s campus Monday morning, Superintendent Jim Elsasser of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Faculty District mentioned in a written assertion, calling the loss an “unfathomable tragedy.”
Employees members and college students weren’t current nor was the prevalence witnessed by anybody, in keeping with the assertion.
The Placentia Police Division responded to the varsity.
College students have been despatched residence and one father or mother informed KTLA that the varsity was cordoned off with yellow tape.
“Moises was a lot greater than a revered assistant principal. He was a father, husband, brother, and pal to so many in our college district neighborhood,” the superintendent mentioned. “His passing, and the way by which it occurred, has left us devastated, confused, and heartbroken; nevertheless, we ask that you simply please respect his household’s privateness throughout this extremely troublesome time.”
A workforce of psychological well being professionals will probably be on campus to assist college students, workers and households affected by the incident throughout the district.
“Whereas we could by no means make sense of or perceive why this occurred, we do know that turning to one another throughout this time for assist is important,” Elsasser wrote. “Because the Superintendent, I’m struggling to search out sufficient phrases to convey the shock and heartbreak we’re all feeling proper now. But I do know that we are going to discover a technique to come collectively as a neighborhood, take care of each other, and get by this trauma collectively.”
Editor’s word: In case you are feeling distressed or involved for a beloved one’s wellbeing, assist is out there by the Nationwide Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. It supplies free and confidential emotional assist 24 hours a day, seven days every week. You too can name a beloved one, member of the clergy or 911.
The California Peer-Run Heat Line additionally presents free assist for nonemergency psychological well being points, and could be reached at 855-845-7415 on 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday by Friday, 7 a.m. to three p.m. Saturdays, and seven a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays.
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Los Angeles, Ca
Fire near 5 Freeway in Gorman threatens structures, forces evacuations
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A rapidly growing third alarm fire near the 5 Freeway in Gorman is threatening structures and forcing evacuation orders, according to authorities.
According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the fire was reported at 1:48 p.m. As of 2:40 p.m., it was spread across 500 acres.
The fire was reported to be on the side of the southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway, though the department said the freeway was not on fire.
Structures were being threatened and evacuations were in place, though it wasn’t immediately clear which structures and what specific areas were evacuated, and whether any containment had been made.
Gorman is a small unincorporated area in northwest L.A. County and is a common stopping place for food and gas along the 5 Freeway.
Los Angeles, Ca
Mountain lion found dead less than a mile from wildlife crossing construction site
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A mountain lion was killed on the 101 Freeway early Saturday morning.
Preliminary information indicates that the deceased mountain lion was blocking lanes on the southbound side of the freeway near Liberty Canyon Road in Agoura Hills around 5 a.m.
The predatory feline died just half a mile from the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing construction site, which is set to open in 2026, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said last month.
California Highway Patrol officers moved the mountain lion to the right shoulder of the freeway so traffic could pass through.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will investigate the death of the mountain lion, which was not wearing a tracking collar.
Los Angeles, Ca
Armed suspect seen prowling West Hills neighborhood remains at large
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A community is concerned after an armed suspect was seen prowling a West Hills neighborhood and peering into windows.
Residents reported seeing the man peering into home windows as he wandered around a neighborhood near Stagg Street and Valley Circle Boulevard on Thursday night.
“I looked out the window and saw a man trying to break into my neighbor’s house,” said Brandon Taylor, a resident. “I saw him looking into windows.”
At times, the man peered into the backyard gates of several homes while continuing to stroll around. That’s when Taylor decided to observe the suspect and record the man on his cell phone.
“I followed him in my car and kept a safe distance,” Taylor said. “I watched him hop a fence into someone’s property so I called 911 at that time. I was on hold for about 27 minutes. They transferred me to a non-emergency [line].”
Eventually, Taylor decided to go home. Later that night, police received reports of the suspect prowling the same neighborhood at around 8:35 p.m.
“My husband always checks the camera before he goes to sleep and he noticed [the suspect],” said Jaymie Nevis, the owner of a business located near Platt Avenue and Vanowen Street.
Her husband checked the store’s security cameras at around 10:43 p.m. and spotted the suspect walking around while pointing what appeared to be a handgun.
“Oh, it’s absolutely a gun,” Nevis said. “You can see him working with it and he’s pointing it outward.”
The woman shared the alarming video with neighbors in the area, prompting many to remain cautious and on the lookout.
“It’s scary that it could be people coming around this close with a gun, walking around, prowling and looking for a place to get in,” said a concerned neighbor.
“We have a patrol here,” said another neighbor. “We have a homeowners association. We have received letters telling us to be on the lookout for anything suspicious.”
Los Angeles police said the suspect is described as a Hispanic man who was last seen wearing a blue shirt and dark-colored shorts.
“When you see a guy with a gun, that’s very disconcerting and it steps it up a level,” Nevis said. “He’s not just peeking over your fence. He’s now an armed individual.”
The suspect remains at large. Anyone with information on the case can call LAPD at 1-877-527-3247.
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