California
81-year-old ‘serial slingshot shooter’ found dead days after he’s arrested for terrorizing neighborhood for a decade
An elderly California man accused of terrorizing his neighbors with a slingshot for nearly a decade died Wednesday just days after he was arrested and appeared in court.
Prince Raymond King, 81, was found dead inside a home in Azusa, Calif. around 7:30 a.m., police told the Los Angeles Daily News.
The owner of the home King was found in is still unknown, but Azusa police Sgt. Nick Covarrubias told the outlet there was no “evidence of foul play.”
King died of arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease — which damages the arteries that carry oxygen away from the heart — and it was ruled to be natural, according to the local medical examiner’s office.
The grey-haired menace slowly walked into West Covina Superior Court for his arraignment on Tuesday, where he had pleaded not guilty.
King, who wears glasses, was accused of using his slingshot to careen metal ball bearings at his neighbors’ homes and vehicles for the past nine years, according to ABC 7.
He was charged with five counts of felony vandalism and two counts of misdemeanor vandalism for allegedly targeting his neighbors’ property with the slingshot — breaking numerous house windows and car windshields with the small hand-powered projectile weapon.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office charged King with vandalism from incidents from October 2021 to May 2024, according to the Los Angeles Daily News.
However, neighbors alleged King’s slingshot attacks have occurred since 2015.
Police determined the ball bearings were coming from him amid their investigation and arrested the reckless neighbor on May 23.
During his arrest, police found the slingshot and 10 to 40 ball bearings in his possession, Cpl. Benjamin Cypher told the outlet.
The slingshot vandal was released from custody following his hearing Tuesday when his attorneys argued he suffered from a number of medical illnesses.
However, he was ordered not to stay in his Azusa home — about 25 miles outside Downtown Los Angeles — though he was allowed to return to pick up medications.
King was also told to stay at least 200 yards away from the homes he allegedly targeted, not to have contact with any of the victims, and was ordered not to possess any deadly weapons, including his signature slingshot.
“We’ve been here since 2018. (It’s been) ongoing all that time,” one of the King’s neighbors and alleged victims, James Mead, told LA Daily News following King’s arrest.
“To me, it seems to be a really good neighborhood, except for windows being broken,” Mead said.
He was due back in court on June 17 for his preliminary hearing.
California
Rep. Kevin Kiley announces run in California’s redrawn 6th Congressional District
Congressman Kevin Kiley has announced his plan to run in California’s newly redrawn 6th district.
In a statement on Monday, Rep. Kiley revealed he had considered running in the 5th District – which could have set up a possible showdown between two current Republican officeholders.
“It’s true that I was fully prepared to run in the new 5th, having tested the waters and with polls showing a favorable outlook in a “safe” district. But doing what’s easy and what’s right are often not the same,” Kiley stated.
Kiley currently represents California’s 3rd district, which originally comprised counties making up much of the back spine of the state.
As of the Prop. 50 redistricting push, the 3rd district was redrawn for the 2026 midterm election to lean toward the Democratic Party – with those eastern spine of California counties lopped off and more of Sacramento County, including Rancho Cordova, added.
California’s new 6th district is now comprised of Rocklin, Roseville, Citrus Heights, much of North and East Sacramento, and the city of West Sacramento. Democratic Rep. Ami Bera currently represents the district, but will be running for the new 3rd district in 2026.
Other declared candidates for the 6th district include Democrats Lauren Babb Thomlinson, Thien Ho, Richard Pan, Kindra Pring, Tyler Vandenberg, and Republicans Christine Bish, Craig DeLuz, and Raymond Riehle.
Kiley was first elected to the House in 2022 and was reelected in 2024.
California
Preliminary magnitude 3.3 earthquake strikes near San Ramon, USGS says
SAN RAMON, Calif. (KGO) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.4 struck near San Ramon at 11:21 p.m. Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
USGS said the tremor was about 8.4 km in depth.
According to the Geological Survey, people typically report feeling earthquakes larger than about magnitude 2.5.
The closer to the surface an earthquake occurs, the more ground shaking and potential damage it will cause.
No injuries have been reported.
This is the latest quake in San Ramon, which has seen multiple strings of tremors in the past several months.
Bay City News contributed to this report.
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California
More SoCal rallies for and against military action in Iran expected on Sunday and Monday
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Worshippers across Los Angeles were met with an increased law enforcement presence on Sunday as police and sheriff’s deputies stepped up patrols outside mosques, synagogues and cultural landmarks following the strikes on Iran.
Local officials said there are no credible threats to Southern California, but the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department heightened visibility as a precaution to ensure communities stay safe.
More demonstrations tied to the attack on Iran are expected Sunday and Monday. Several protests were held across Southern California on Saturday.
READ MORE | Rallies for and against military action in Iran draw demonstrators across Southern California
While Iranian-Americans celebrated in Westwood, protesters gathered in downtown Los Angeles to oppose the Trump administration’s attacks against Iran.
While some groups gathered in downtown Los Angeles to protest the strikes, others assembled in Westwood to celebrate “the fall of the Ayotollah,” according to organizers.
Authorities said they will continue monitoring events as the region prepares for additional gatherings in the days ahead.
This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
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