Los Angeles, Ca
Sheep Fire grows to 939 acres with evacuation orders still in place
A brush fireplace that ignited close to Wrightwood and compelled evacuations has grown to 939 acres Monday morning, fireplace officers introduced.
The blaze, dubbed the Sheep Fireplace, broke out within the space of Freeway 2 and Sheep Creek Street Saturday night time.
Fanned by erratic winds and fueled by dry brush, the hearth exploded to eat lots of of acres by the subsequent day.
It was 5% contained Monday morning, in accordance with the California Division of Forestry and Fireplace Safety.
About 50 properties have been affected by evacuation orders as of Monday morning, San Bernardino County Fireplace Battalion Chief Mike McClintock mentioned.
Evacuation orders have been issued for Desert Entrance Street and Wild Horse Canyon, in addition to Freeway 2 south to Lone Pine Canyon Street, and Wright Mountain Street to Sheep Creek Drive.
The remainder of the neighborhood of Wrightwood was below an evacuation warning.
It’s nonetheless unknown what sparked the blaze, which broke out as Southern California was experiencing a warmth wave with triple-digit temperatures and amid a drought that consultants warn will make for yet one more lengthy, harmful fireplace season.
“We had actually sturdy, erratic winds that have been pushing the hearth round and into actually dry, receptive fuels that haven’t burned for some time,” McClintock mentioned.
The sturdy winds difficult firefighting efforts, briefly forcing the Fireplace Division’s fastened wing air tankers out of the air resulting from security issues.
Greater than 200 firefighters converged on the blaze, and labored all through the night time, attacking the flames from the bottom and air.
“Lots of our items have been happening 24 hours straight of working,” McClintock mentioned.
Firefighters have been aided by sheriff’s deputies, who have been going door to door, evacuating residents from their properties.
An evacuation heart was arrange at Serrano Excessive Faculty at 9292 Sheep Creek Street in Phelan.
Evacuated animals, together with pets and livestock, could be taken to Devore Animal Shelter at 19777 Shelter Manner in San Bernardino.
Freeway 2 stays shut down from Freeway 138 to the Sheep Creek space, fireplace officers mentioned. One other closure is in place on Freeway 138 to Lone Pine Canyon Street.
No accidents have been reported and no constructions have been broken by the comb fireplace.
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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