Dinosaur statue stolen from gas station returned with note saying, ‘Please don’t press charges’

CNN Newsource on October 6, 2025

By KABC Web Staff

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    BRENTWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A beloved dinosaur statue was returned Monday after it was stolen from a Brentwood gas station.

The 50-pound fiberglass dinosaur, which was given the name Claire by its fans, famously sat at the Sinclair station on San Vicente Boulevard. It was stolen in the early morning hours of September 27.

Surveillance video shows a man putting the dinosaur in a pickup truck and taking off.

On Monday, the owner told Eyewitness News that the dinosaur was returned with a note that read, “Please don’t press charges.”

The Los Angeles Police Department said the investigation into the incident was ongoing.

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No injuries after rollover crash Sunday night in Palm Desert, vehicle flees the scene

KESQ on October 6, 2025

María García

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) — A driver was rescued after a violent crash left their car overturned along Highway 111 in Palm Desert on Sunday night.

The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 111 and San Luis Rey, in front of the Tower Market.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said there were no injuries. One witness told News Channel 3 that they believe the car’s airbags likely saved the driver’s life.

During their investigation, deputies learned of a possible third vehicle involved, which had left the location prior to their arrival.

No arrests have been made in connection with the collision. The investigation remains ongoing.

Stay with News Channel 3 for new updates.

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Ballots mailed for upcoming special election: What to know about Prop 50

KESQ on October 6, 2025

Allie Anthony

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – Today, county election offices will begin mailing ballots to registered voters for the upcoming special election. Proposition 50, a controversial redistricting measure, would temporarily strip the state’s independent redistricting commission of its power. It would shift that authority to the state legislature for the next three congressional elections.

Governor Gavin Newsom, who authored and is the leading proponent of Prop 50, introduced the measure in response to a partisan redistricting push by Republicans in Texas. If passed, the legislature would take over drawing district lines, effectively suspending California’s independent process through 2032. A “No” vote would keep the commission in place.

Ballots for the November 4, 2025, special statewide election are being mailed today to registered voters. To ensure your vote counts, ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day.

The latest Emerson College poll shows 51% of voters currently support Proposition 50, indicating a closely watched outcome ahead.

For voters in Riverside County, a full list of in-person voting locations can be found here.

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7 arrested after weekend smash-and-grab at mall

CNN Newsource on October 6, 2025

By Tim Fang

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    California (KPIX) — Seven people, six of whom are under the age of 18, were arrested following a smash-and-grab burglary at a shopping mall in the Bay Area over the weekend, police said.

According to the Concord Police Department, officers were called to the Sun Valley Mall around 3:50 a.m. Sunday after security reported a burglary in progress. Police said a “large group” of suspects had forced entry into the mall through glass doors.

A photo shared by officers showed a shattered glass door on the floor of the mall.

When officers arrived, they found suspects leaving the mall. Four of the suspects got into a vehicle and led officers on a brief pursuit.

Police said the driver lost control and crashed the vehicle before fleeing on foot. The three people left behind in the vehicle were taken into custody.

The driver was found a short distance away, police said, hiding in bushes. He was taken into custody.

No injuries from the crash were reported.

Three suspects who were left behind at the mall were also taken into custody. According to police, one of the suspects was found with a firearm with modifications that made it an assault weapon.

In a statement Sunday, police said there are no outstanding suspects and that those arrested are facing an “extensive list” of charges.

The six juvenile suspects, whose names are not being released due to their ages, were booked into the Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall. Police said the youths are residents of San Pablo and Richmond.

Police identified the adult suspect as 18-year-old Marcos Ramirez-Castro of Richmond. Ramirez-Castro was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility.

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Bank investigated after mysterious chemicals were found taped to front doors

CNN Newsource on October 6, 2025

By Austin Turner

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    LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — An investigation is underway after mysterious chemicals were found taped to the front doors of a bank in Hollywood, authorities confirmed.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, resources with their department and the Los Angeles Police Department were deployed to 1600 N Vine Street, which houses a Wells Fargo bank, at about 8:50 a.m. Monday.

The LAPD said a pair of one-gallon containers was taped to the doors, and investigators were unsure of what liquid was inside. No medical complaints were reported, authorities said.

Both agencies said the investigation will occur over an extended duration as they work to safely identify and dispose of the substance.

No additional details were immediately made available.

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Viewers express concern about mailboxes on sidewalks in SE Colorado Springs neighborhood

KRDO on October 6, 2025

Scott Harrison

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — At a time when local governments are focusing more on pedestrian safety, mailbox placement has become an issue for several viewers who recently contacted KRDO 13’s The Road Warrior.

Those viewers said that many of the streets east of Sierra High School — between Jet Wing Drive and Astrozon Boulevard — have mailboxes that are near or in the middle of sidewalks.

“I have a friend here who walks with a walker, and I know she always walks in the street,” said Margo Dunbar, who lives in the area. “But I’ve never asked her why.”

Tom Moreno lives on a block where — for unclear reasons — all of the homes have mailboxes off the sidewalk.

“Accessibility for wheelchairs is not very good,” he said. “When people do come by here with wheelchairs, you see that they’re having difficulty getting up onto that type of sidewalk.”

Because the area is part of an older neighborhood, it’s possible that the original developer or builder placed the mailboxes on sidewalks and curbs to provide easy mail delivery for postal carriers.

Several neighbors said that they moved their mailboxes off the sidewalks and into their yards to avoid obstructing them.

City officials explained that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires a clearance of at least three feet around a mailbox, and the city prefers a maximum of four feet; however, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has overall authority over mailbox placement.

The city said that when disputes arise, city officials try to meet with the USPS and affected homeowners to resolve the situation.

Solutions include asking homeowners to relocate their mailboxes, providing alternative access (such as establishing a single location for mailboxes in a neighborhood), or changing the design of future sidewalk projects.

Dunbar said that she’s willing to move her mailbox if it’s causing a problem for pedestrians, and wouldn’t support community mailboxes.

“I like to see the mailman putting the mail in my mailbox, and then I come out and get it,” she said. “Some of the homes have larger mailboxes that are locked for security. I would think those are harder for someone to get around.”

The city asks that residents report any sidewalk concerns to ensure clear, accessible sidewalks for everyone.

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A true Philadelphia Phillies love story more than 50 years in the making that began at Veterans Stadium

CNN Newsource on October 6, 2025

By Wakisha Bailey, Alan Wheeler

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    PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — Patrick and Carol Cassidy have cheered through wins, losses and now, another playoff run. For these two, their love story started more than 50 years ago, with a little help from the Phillies and a ballpark that no longer stands.

The Cassidys walk hand in hand into every Phillies game. They’ve been season ticket holders for decades, but their connection to the team runs much deeper than fandom.

“If it weren’t for the Phils, or for my dad being the director of operations for the Phils, this would never have been,” Patrick Cassidy said.

Long before Citizens Bank Park, the Cassidys were spending their nights at Veterans Stadium. Patrick Cassidy’s father worked as the team’s director of operations, and Patrick joined him fresh out of college.

“I would do just about everything – from counting tickets to helping with giveaways,” Patrick Cassidy said.

That job turned out to be life-changing.

It was the early 1970s, and team owner Bill Giles was trying to bring fans back to the ballpark. His idea: the Hot Pants Patrol, a group of usherettes who greeted fans and brought fun back to the stands.

One of those usherettes was a young woman named Carol Ann Zacny.

“There were a lot of pretty girls, but she was a step above all of them,” Patrick Cassidy said. “All I could say to myself was, ‘wow.'”

Carol became one of the most recognizable faces at the Vet, even voted Ms. Schmidt by 80,000 fans.

“I could not believe I’m getting paid like $9 for a game and then I’m coming to see the Phillies every night,” Carol said while laughing.

Her section? Gate B, which is where she met Patrick Cassidy.

“He was a very nice-looking young man — blonde hair, blue eyes, tall and very handsome,” Carol said.

The two began dating, and soon their love story became as timeless as their team.

The couple married, raised three boys and built a life filled with baseball memories. Their son Ryan now runs the local apparel company Philly Goat, where one of the designs pays tribute to his mom’s Hot Pants Patrol days.

“There’s just a special something about fans and the team,” Patrick Cassidy said. “That relationship has always been so very strong.”

Now, as grandparents, they share those stories with a new generation — tales of Gate B, the Phillies and a love that’s lasted through every season.

“I wish we could go back just to enjoy it all over again,” Carol Cassidy said. “When he walks into the room, my heart still skips a beat.”

“That’s your heart giving out,” Patrick Cassidy said.

The couple rarely misses a game. Every once in a while, Carol Cassidy gives up her seat so one of their sons can join dad. But for her, Patrick will always be the MVP.

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Milwaukee and Chicago archbishops make friendly wager for Brewers-Cubs NLDS matchup

CNN Newsource on October 6, 2025

By Sam Schmitz

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    MILWAUKEE, Wisconin (WISN) — It’s safe to say that the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs rivalry has reached a new high as the two franchises are facing off in the postseason for the first time.

The best-of-five NLDS between Milwaukee and Chicago began on Oct. 4, in which the Brewers won Game 1.

Although things may get tense between the two fan bases throughout the series, the Milwaukee and Chicago Catholic leaders are keeping things lighthearted.

Archbishop Jeffrey Grob of Milwaukee and Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, have agreed to a friendly wager where the losing city’s shepherd will send a food staple to the winning city, according to the archdiocese of Milwaukee. Brats from Milwaukee and deep dish pizza from Chicago.

Grob was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Chicago by Cardinal Joseph Bernardin in May 1992, and served in many roles in his 32 years of service to the Archdiocese of Chicago. Grob was named archbishop by Pope Francis on Nov. 4, 2024, and was installed on Jan. 14, 2025.

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Middle schooler who is blind chases cross country goals

CNN Newsource on October 6, 2025

By Krista Tatschl

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    OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (KMBC) — Jude Nickson isn’t letting a lack of sight stop him from reaching his goals.

Nickson, a student at Indian Woods Middle School, has bilateral microphthalmia.

“My eyeballs did not fully grow, so right now my eyeballs are about 1/10th the size of your guys’s, and I have prosthetic eyes,” he said.

Nickson hasn’t let that slow him down – literally. He’s running cross country at his school, with a little support.

No student who is blind had ever run for the school before Nickson, so assistant principal Lindsey Constance decided to step up and help.

“When we start, we have a guide rope. … I hold it, he holds it together,” Constance said.

The two run side by side, and Constance helps Nickson avoid obstacles. She gives him cues about bumpy terrain or turns.

“Like, if there’s a tree root, they’ll say there’s a root ahead and they’ll either try to, like, veer me around or tell me to step over,” Nickson said.

Constance and Nickson said that cross country isn’t always easy.

“Every time you run, you always want to quit,” he said. “You just have to keep going.”

Constance said she was worried about cuing him wrong, or him falling. But Nickson doesn’t let fears hold him back.

“You might get a little bit injured, like, I’ve twisted my ankle a little bit. … Just keep going,” Nickson said.

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Attorney says new video evidence clears LSU star in deadly crash

CNN Newsource on October 6, 2025

By Metia Carroll

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    HOUMA, Louisiana (WDSU) — New developments have emerged in the case of Kyren Lacy, a former LSU star wide receiver accused of negligent homicide.

According to Baton Rouge Affiliate, Louisiana News First, Lacy’s attorney, Matthew Ory, shared new details about the crash and claimed he obtained an investigative report with details about Hall’s death to prove his client’s innocence.

In an interview with Houma Television Station, HTV, Ory said Lacy passed four cars, but data shows that Lacy was over 70 yards behind Hall at the time of impact.

“At the time of impact, he’s 72.6 yards behind the vehicles at the time of impact. Key word — behind the vehicles. That is not how this story was ever painted. Never,” said Ory in the interview.

In January, Lacy was accused of negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless operation of a vehicle for the crash on Highway 20 in Lafourche Parish.

He turned himself in to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and was released after posting a $151,000 bail.

In April, Lacy was found dead in Houston and appeared to be suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Louisiana State Police issued the following statement on the investigation:

“Following the crash, LSP conducted a detailed investigation with the assistance of crash reconstruction experts and with all available information at the time. Investigative findings revealed that Mr. Lacy’s reckless driving while approaching oncoming traffic led to the events of the crash. The findings were presented to the 17th Judicial District Court, which approved an arrest warrant based on the evidence collected. As with all investigations leading to arrest, the subjects of the investigation are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

No one disputes that he was behind the crash scene. His swerving, passing cars, and reckless operation caused the series of crash events.”

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued a statement on the case:

“I have been in touch with Louisiana State Police about independently reviewing all the witness statements and evidence in this case.”

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