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Popular Joshua Tree park trail closed so bighorn sheep can get water amid drought

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Popular Joshua Tree park trail closed so bighorn sheep can get water amid drought

A preferred Joshua Tree park path is now closed in order that bighorn sheep can have simpler entry to water amid the state’s persevering with drought circumstances, park officers stated.

The 49 Palms Path was closed on June 1 and was anticipated to remain off limits till summer season monsoon rains present sufficient rainfall to make water extra accessible to the animals, in accordance with Joshua Tree Nationwide Park officers.

“The park is underneath excessive drought circumstances and herds within the space are more and more reliant on the oasis to outlive the recent summer season months,” park officers stated.

The closure is supposed to make sure that the sheep have undisturbed entry to water on the Fortynine Palms Oasis.

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Joshua Tree Nationwide Park is house to an estimated 100 to 200 bighorn sheep, in accordance with park officers.

Desert bighorn choose a habitat of steep, rocky terrain and sometimes get sufficient water from the grass they eat within the early spring.

At different instances, they need to trek to springs and different areas with water at the very least each third day, generally braving slim canyons the place predators might be mendacity in wait.

Joshua Tree Nationwide Park can also be house to quite a lot of completely different animals, together with bobcats, coyotes and Southern mule deer.

Bigger mammals, together with mountain sheep, all have a tendency to remain near springs to have the ability to drink every day.

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Park officers stated wildlife biologists can be intently monitoring the state of affairs with the water provide.

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Ebony Alert issued for girl, 12, last seen with mother’s boyfriend in Long Beach 

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Ebony Alert issued for girl, 12, last seen with mother’s boyfriend in Long Beach 

An Ebony Alert has been issued for a 12-year-old girl who has not been seen since Wednesday afternoon. 

A release from the Los Angeles Police Department states that Teriana Mahomes was last seen in the 6600 block of Atlantic Avenue in Long Beach at 4 p.m.  

At the time, she was in the company of her mother’s boyfriend, identified by authorities as Clark Thomas Wheeler.

Teriana was last seen wearing a black and white checkered shirt, black jean shorts and white shoes. She stands at 4 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 90 pounds, LAPD said. 

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Anyone with information regarding Teriana’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 or contact Detective Juarez with the LAPD’s Southeast Division by calling 213-972-7858. 

During non-business hours and on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-527-3247. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit www.lacrimestoppers.org 

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Alleged street takeover crash leaves woman dead in South Los Angeles 

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Alleged street takeover crash leaves woman dead in South Los Angeles 

A woman was killed after a collision involving vehicles leaving a reported street takeover in L.A.’s Willowbrook neighborhood. 

According to preliminary information, the crash occurred shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday at El Segundo Boulevard and South Central Avenue. 

At least one of the vehicles involved was associated with a street takeover convoy that was leaving the area, witnesses said. 

Video taken shortly after the crash obtained by KTLA shows a wrecked black Infiniti sedan that had come to rest on a sidewalk along South Central Boulevard; the other vehicle involved, a black Scion hatchback, sustained heavy damage and was found at the corner of El Segundo and South Central. 

The victim is an unidentified woman, stringer service RMGNews reported. It is not known if she was associated with the alleged street takeover. 

It also remains unclear if there were any injuries or if any arrests were made.

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KTLA has reached out to law enforcement for more information but have yet to hear back.

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UCLA student sexually assaulted in dorm room, suspect at large

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UCLA student sexually assaulted in dorm room, suspect at large

A suspect remains at large after a student was sexually assaulted while she was sleeping in her dorm room at the University of California, Los Angeles.

The incident happened early Friday at around 2:40 a.m. as the female student was sleeping in her room located in the Saxon Suites, according to the UCLA Police Department.

The suspect entered the student’s room and sexually assaulted her while she was in bed, officials said. He then ran out of the building and fled the area in an unknown direction.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 30s. He has a heavy set build, a curly beard and was last seen wearing all-black clothing and a beanie.

  • The Saxon Residential Suite dorm rooms on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles. (KTLA)
  • The Saxon Residential Suite dorm rooms on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles. (KTLA)
  • The Saxon Residential Suite dorm rooms on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles. (KTLA)
  • The Saxon Residential Suite dorm rooms on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles. (KTLA)
  • The Saxon Residential Suite dorm rooms on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles. (KTLA)
  • A UCLA Police Department patrol car seen on the University of California, Los Angeles campus. (KTLA)
  • UCLA Police Department patrol cars are seen on the University of California, Los Angeles campus. (KTLA)
  • Students participating in an activity near Royce Hall on the UCLA campus on March 11, 2020. (Robyn Beck / AFP / Getty Images)
  • Students walk through the UCLA campus in Westwood. (Credit: Los Angeles Times)
  • An undated file photo shows the UCLA campus. The UCLA Foundation has announced a $5-million gift for scholarships, COVID-19 emergency support, mental health services and other student needs. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

It’s unclear how the man was able to enter the dorm room or the building. The victim was medically treated at the scene.

Students were alerted of the assault Friday morning and many said they now feel uneasy.

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“They sent the police report saying a girl was assaulted while sleeping which is very frightening, especially for me as a young woman,” said Chantal de la Cruz, a UCLA student. “I’ve been living here for a year and the [crime] reports we usually get are burglary reports and they’re outside of the campus, so this is a huge shock for everybody. A lot of students don’t feel safe.”

Tips from UCLA police to stay safe on campus include:

  • Always be alert and aware of your surroundings
  • Report any suspicious activity to the police
  • Do not leave doors to buildings propped open
  • Secure your residence by locking all windows and doors
  • Avoid poorly lit or deserted areas when walking at night
  • Utilize the UCLA Safe Ride Service and UCPD CSO evening escorts
  • Callin 911 for emergencies or UCLA PD’s 24-hour line at 310-825-1491

The incident remains under investigation.

Anyone with information on the case is urged to call UCLAPD at 310-825-1491. Anonymous tips can be provided by calling 310-794-5824.

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