Southwest
Nancy Guthrie’s church prays God would ‘guide the authorities’ in search
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The pastor of Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona church asked congregants to continue praying for her safe return during Sunday morning’s service, saying the church is honoring what the family has asked for during what he described as a “horrific ordeal.”
Pastor John Tittle of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church said the congregation continues “to pray and to stand with Nancy Guthrie and her family,” adding the church is seeking “to just honor the family’s privacy and their desires.”
“It was communicated to me, pray. So we’re gonna keep praying through this horrific ordeal,” Tittle said before leading the congregation in prayer.
During the service, Tittle invited worshippers to pray with him and asked for Guthrie’s safe return.
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St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, which Nancy Guthrie attends, is seen Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Caitlin O’Hara)
“We pray for Nancy’s rescue and her release. Bring her home safely,” he said. He also asked for guidance for law enforcement: “Lord God bless and guide the authorities in their search for Nancy. Give them wisdom along every step of the path to her.”
Tittle added, “Lord, we ask that you would soften the hearts of those who are responsible, that they might come forward and do what is humane. And what is right,” before concluding the prayer in the name of Jesus.
A sign of solidarity from neighbors at Nancy Guthrie’s home Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Tucson. (AP Photo/Caitlin O’Hara)
Nancy Guthrie, 84 — the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie — was reported missing in Arizona last week. Authorities have said they believe she was taken from her home outside Tucson, and Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has said DNA testing showed blood found on Guthrie’s front porch matched her.
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Savannah Guthrie appeared in a social media video released over the weekend alongside her siblings, addressing whoever may be holding her mother and saying the family was prepared to pay for her safe return.
Flanked by her siblings, Guthrie said, “We received your message,” adding, “This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us, and we will pay.”
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Instagram pleading with her mother’s captors. (Savannah Guthrie/Instagram)
Guthrie’s message referenced what had been sent to Tucson-based television station KOLD. The station has declined to release details while federal authorities review the communication.
Law enforcement officials have said they are reviewing multiple tips after several media outlets reported receiving alleged ransom letters. At least one letter included monetary demands and referenced deadlines, though authorities have not confirmed the letters’ authenticity and said all information is being investigated.
A Pima County sheriff’s vehicle is parked out front of Nancy Guthrie’s home on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Tucson. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)
Authorities have expressed growing concern about Guthrie’s health, noting she requires daily medication. She is reported to have a pacemaker and a history of high blood pressure and other heart issues.
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On Sunday, multiple marked sheriff’s vehicles were seen at Guthrie’s home around midday, and at least two individuals were observed going to the back of the residence for more than 20 minutes before leaving without comment.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Los Angeles, Ca
Loved ones search for missing 34-year-old Southern California woman
Loved ones are searching for a 34-year-old Southern California woman who has been missing for over a week.
Amy Lynn Edmonds, 34, was reported missing on June 28, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said.
Edmonds, who is considered at-risk, was last seen walking away from Coast Plaza Hospital in Norwalk.
She is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. She has brown eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a blue jacket and was carrying a black backpack.
It’s unclear where she may have been heading when she disappeared.
Authorities said Edmonds has mental health and medical issues that require medication. Neither hospital staff nor loved ones have heard from her since and they are concerned for her well-being.
Anyone who may know Edmond’s whereabouts or has information on the case can call LASD’s Missing Persons Detail at 323-890-5500.
Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
Los Angeles, Ca
Waymo video could determine charges after teens’ bizarre California ride
Police are still waiting for video from Waymo before deciding whether two teenagers accused of drinking alcohol and firing an Orbeez gun from inside one of the company’s self-driving vehicles could face additional charges, a San Mateo police spokesperson told KTLA.
The incident unfolded around 2:10 p.m. Monday when a Waymo representative contacted the San Mateo Police Department to report suspicious behavior inside one of the company’s autonomous vehicles.
“The Waymo rep who contacted us told us they saw what they described as a firearm in the vehicle, described it black in color, and at some point believed that the passengers were firing it outside of the vehicle,” Community Relations Officer Janine Luna said. “Even at one point saying they believed they saw a recoil.”
The representative also reported that the passengers appeared to be intoxicated and had an open bottle of alcohol inside the vehicle, Luna said.
Believing they were responding to reports of a firearm being fired from a moving vehicle, officers coordinated with Waymo to conduct what police described as a high-risk traffic stop.
Luna said Waymo remotely disabled the vehicle in a location where officers could safely respond. The company then informed the passengers that the vehicle was experiencing mechanical problems while officers made their way to the scene.
Although the vehicle was disabled, its doors remained unlocked and the passengers could have exited if they wanted to, Luna said. Instead, they stayed inside until officers arrived, cleared the vehicle and detained the occupants.
Investigators later determined the suspected firearm was an Orbeez gun, a motorized toy that fires water-filled gel pellets.
While Orbeez guns are legal to possess, Luna said the one recovered by officers had been partially painted black, making it appear more like a real firearm.
“We’ve been seeing that a lot, where people are taking BB guns, water guns, toy guns, completely painting them over, and then in a lot of cases they actually do really look like real guns,” she said.
Police said no injuries or property damage have been reported, and no victims have come forward.
The two passengers, both 15 years old, were released to their parents and were not arrested, Luna said.
Authorities have already forwarded the underage drinking allegation to the juvenile district attorney for review. However, investigators are still waiting to receive Waymo video before deciding whether to recommend any additional charges.
“We’re still waiting to receive that video to determine what, if anything, they’ll be charged with,” Luna said. “Obviously it’s a water gun or toy gun. It’s not illegal to carry, but depending on shooting from a moving vehicle, there’s some of that that can come into play.”
Luna said this was the first time the San Mateo Police Department had handled an incident in which Waymo contacted officers in real time to report suspicious activity inside one of its vehicles.
The incident comes just weeks after another high-profile Waymo incident in Southern California. In late June, several teens were seen hanging out of the windows of a self-driving Waymo as it traveled through Santa Monica traffic. Waymo later told KTLA those riders’ accounts had been suspended for violating the company’s user agreement.
Luna also urged parents to keep an eye on their children during summer break and reminded the public not to alter the appearance of toy guns to make them resemble real firearms.
“We want to give our kids freedom to have fun and enjoy their time off from school,” Luna said. “But because they’re not in school, just keep an eye on them. Make sure you know where they’re at. Make sure you know who they’re hanging out with.”
Iman Palm and Aaron Tolentino contributed to this report.
Los Angeles, Ca
Bicyclist killed by hit-and-run driver in Long Beach
An investigation is underway after a bicyclist was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Long Beach.
On July 6, Long Beach police responded to a crash near Cowles Street and Santa Fe Avenue just after 2:30 a.m.
Officers found the victim, a man in his 50s, lying unresponsive on the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver who struck him fled the area before officers arrived.
A preliminary investigation indicated the bicyclist was riding westbound on Cowles Street when he was struck by an unknown vehicle that turned onto Cowles from Santa Fe Avenue.
The victim’s name is being withheld pending positive identification by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
No further details, including a suspect or vehicle description, were released.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information on the incident is urged to call the Long Beach Police Department’s Collision Investigation Detail at 562-570-7355.
Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
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