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By Dean Fioresi

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    RIVERSIDE COUNTY, California (KCAL, KCBS) — One person was hospitalized and two others were injured on Saturday when a boat caught fire in the middle of Lake Elsinore, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

The blaze was reported just before 6:30 p.m., and was confined to one vessel, firefighters said.

Crews took one person to a nearby hospital with moderate injuries, while the two other people on the boat declined medical transport for minor injuries.

Firefighters said that the flames were extinguished a little after 7:20 p.m. and that the vessel was then towed from the water.

Both Cal Fire and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office were working to determine what caused the fire.

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By Spencer Wilson

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    VAIL, Colorado (KCNC) — Campers at Gore Creek Campground near Vail, Colorado, are currently required to use hard-sided campers, RVs or vehicles after a bear repeatedly damaged tents while searching for food.

The White River National Forest issued the restriction after a food-conditioned bear tore into two unoccupied tents and continued returning to the campground. Tents, rooftop tents and pop-up campers are no longer allowed.

“We’ve had a bear come in several times and basically wreck an unoccupied tent,” said David Boyd, public affairs officer for the White River National Forest.

The change has forced some campers to adjust their plans. Brothers David and Thomas Stoll said several friends had to cancel their planned trip, but they were able to sleep in a vehicle they had previously converted for winter camping.

“Sleeping pads, sleeping mats, works out great,” Thomas said, patting the surprisingly soft bedding.

Other campers, including Jaron Raims and Eddie Petrow of Nebraska, learned about the restriction only after arriving.

“Yeah, so we just threw a mattress in the back of the car. It’s…ok,” Raims said, laughing.

Forest officials said the issue comes down to food storage. Every campsite has a bear-resistant food locker, and visitors are being reminded to store food, garbage and other attractants properly.

“We never want bears to associate being around people with finding food,” Boyd said.

The Forest Service is monitoring the situation with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Officials say preventing bears from accessing human food protects campers while also helping keep bears from becoming dangerous enough to require relocation or euthanasia.

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By Christa Swanson

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    BASALT, Colorado (KCNC) — The Colorado Bureau of Investigation says seven people have been indicted in connection with a large-scale operation known as “Molly Wonka.”

On Friday, the bureau announced that the group was indicted by a Colorado grand jury on 48 counts of various criminal charges, including drug trafficking, manufacturing and conspiracy. They are accused of operating a sophisticated drug trafficking operation from February 2024 through April 2026.

The FBI says they ran an organization based in Basalt, Colo., that specialized in distributing large quantities of narcotics infused in candy and nasal sprays. Those products were sold under brand names like “Renaissance” and “Alpen Glow.” The bureau says they included drugs like MDMA (ecstasy), Ketamine, MDA (sally) and 2C-B (pink cocaine) inside of chocolate bars.

Those indicted include:

John Parker Roe – suspected leader of the organization and Genesis Limited Consulting, LLC. Erica Collins – suspected distributor for the organization and owner of Lume Lume Lume LLC. Timothy Caraboolad – suspected leader in the organization and financial partner in “Aspen Glow” products Pola Oginski – suspected head of production Morgan Davis – suspected of production and order fulfillment for the organization Gregory Shaw – suspected of being an assistant and distributor in the organization Frank Akers – suspected of aiding in distribution

In a statement, the CBI said, “The complex, multi-year investigation was spearheaded by CBI with assistance from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, Aspen Police, and Basalt Police. It included multiple controlled undercover buys, court-authorized search warrants, and physical surveillance of the Basalt facility. Investigators determined John Parker Roe derived a substantial portion of his income (over 50%) from the organization and that Collins used her business, Lume Lume Lume, to conceal funds disguised as consulting or wellness services. Furthermore, evidence revealed the DTO was importing large quantities of Ketamine into Colorado.”

As well as drug related charges, the indictments include charges of money laundering, tax evasion, filing a false return, attempt to influence a public servant and child abuse, primarily against Roe and Collins.

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By Loureen Ayyoub

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    SAN FRANCISCO, California (KPIX) — Lowrider culture took center stage at San Francisco’s de Young Museum as community members gathered to celebrate the cultural movement’s contributions to the Bay Area alongside artist Rose B. Simpson’s ongoing exhibition, “LEXICON.”

The event drew car enthusiasts from across the region, including Peruvian American lowrider owner John Ugaz, a member of the car club Excandalow.

“So our car club, we’re called Excandalow, we are out of the Bay Area,” Ugaz said.

Surrounded by custom paintwork and gleaming chrome, Ugaz said the opportunity to share his passion and craftsmanship with the broader San Francisco community was especially meaningful given the stereotypes lowrider enthusiasts have faced over the years.

“We were stereotyped back in the days that, owning car like this, meant you are not a good person,” Ugaz said. “But in reality, some of us have full-time jobs, we have families to take care of, and we are just like any other people. We just enjoy this culture right here.”

Visitors spent the day admiring vehicles, including Ugaz’s 1961 Chevrolet Impala, displayed outside on the museum grounds.

Among them was Jenifer Lomeli, who said seeing lowriders showcased at one of the city’s most prominent cultural institutions felt like a significant milestone.

“From back in the day, it was considered a crime, to now being like, at the steps of such an important institution,” Lomeli said. “I mean the validation is great but also it brings more relevance to light, of like, the culture has been here, it should not have been a crime to begin with.”

The exhibition, “Rose B. Simpson: LEXICON,” remains on view at the de Young Museum through February 2027. Museum officials said they hope the event encourages visitors to recognize connections between different communities.

“You know what one may perceive as communities that don’t have things in common, or are not connected, things like this actually show our connections, and it’s a beautiful intersection to be at,” said Abram Jackson, director of interpretation for the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.

For Ugaz, the cars may attract attention, but he said the community surrounding lowrider culture is what matters most.

“Enjoying being around friends and those friends bringing out their families,” Ugaz said. “The culture being united amongst a lot of people.”

While the vehicles may draw the crowds, supporters say it is the sense of connection and community that continues to drive lowrider culture forward.

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By Brian Hackney, Molly McCrea

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    SAN FRANCISCO, California (KPIX) — Saturday morning, hundreds of families, friends, healthcare providers and survivors gathered at the San Francisco Zoo to raise awareness and funds for brain tumors and the Northern California Brain Tumor community.

There was a long line to register before 9 a.m.

“I mean, look at how many people are here. This is how many people that brain cancer affects,” exclaimed Joe Quirarte, a brain tumor survivor.

Many booths were set up, offering information to the crowd.

“The diagnosis of brain tumors and all their iterations, hundreds of different types, are remarkably underfunded, and the prognosis is not very good upon getting that diagnosis of a brain tumor,” explained Suzanne Isbell, who represents the National Brain Tumor Society.

Isbell said that the community at large needs to push for federal funding to fund research, advocacy, and patient programs to help improve the quality of life of the people diagnosed with a brain tumor. The goal: to cure them.

Now, a bipartisan bill is making its way through the U.S. Congress. It’s called the Bolstering Research and Innovation Now, or the BRAIN Act.

The goal of the bill, which has bipartisan support, is to increase research funding and foster collaboration in the quest to defeat brain tumors.

The group wants to raise at least $300,000. They are almost there.

“The brain tumor community is an amazing space to be within, and to see others who share the same goal, which is to find better, more effective ways to treat brain cancer, is an incredibly powerful thing to be part of,” noted UCSF neuro-oncologist Dr. Thomas Nelson.

In the crowd, the young Kevin McGarry and his family.

“I’m a survivor,” said the young man.

“He’s 7 years clean, he’s thriving in school, thriving in life, thriving in sport he’s an amazing young man,” remarked Kevin’s dad.

Hoping for a future, a cure, and an end to brain cancer.

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By Dawn White

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    DALLAS, Texas (KTVT) — Bright orange cones from construction fill the heart of Deep Ellum, and something else is also orange: Dutch soccer superfan Daniel Oordt.

Oordt’s signature look includes a custom orange suit, orange glasses, orange Versace shoes, and eyes, even orange underwear.

“The look started as maybe a little bit of a joke between friends,” he said.

“Instead of wearing football jerseys to the game, why don’t we wear a custom tailored suit? So, I did that. The camera operators in the stadium picked it up, and from that, it snowballed into what it is today: the name Oranje Suit Man,” Oordt said. “The word oranje is the Dutch word for orange, so that’s where it comes from.”

Now, the Orange Suit Man may be the most famous Dutch soccer fan in the world.

“Since 2015, I have attended every single Dutch National Team game all over the world,” Oordt said.

Their next match is Sunday afternoon at Dallas Stadium against Japan in the group stage of the FIFA World Cup.

His Dutch pride runs deep.

“I was born in the Netherlands, until I was about five and a half, six years old,” Oordt said. “I moved to Canada, grew up most of my childhood and on the west coast of Canada.”

Earlier this week, CBS News Texas did a story on FIFA murals commissioned by the Deep Ellum Foundation. Reporter Dawn White is covering the Netherlands and immediately noticed a familiar face.

“You messaged me, ‘Why don’t we choose this as an interview location?’ and sent a picture of this mural. I had no idea. It came as a complete surprise,” Oordt said.

Muralist Reuben Cheatum decided to include Orange Suit Man in his painting.

“To actually see someone in the flesh, it’s a little surreal,” Cheatum said. “One of the first things I discovered when I was doing my research about the Netherlands and the orange fan base was that they are fanatics. He represents that whole culture that they really support their team.”

“It’s first of all, a great honor to be put on a wall in a mural and even more so here with, two legends of the game, Virgil van Dijk and Memphis Depay,” Oordt said. “I’m also able to connect with my Dutch culture, speak Dutch, be around Dutch people, our music, our way of life.”

Now Oordt is becoming a legend himself and interviewing for the Dutch news during his time in the Metroplex.

“I traveled all the qualifying games, all those moments, be it in Finland, Malta, Lithuania, all our qualifier games have all led up to this moment to be here in Dallas,” Oordt said.

Orange isn’t just a color for Oordt. It’s a way of life and a hope the Netherlands National Team brings another color, gold, back home for super fans like him.

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    FORT WORTH, Texas (KTVT) — An officer saved a missing boy from a near drowning on Friday after finding the youngster partially submerged, disoriented, and in immediate danger near the shoreline, according to the Fort Worth Police Department.

The department said the missing child report came in around 12:05 p.m., near Dream Park along the Trinity River, near University Drive.

Officers searched the area, and one of them noticed something yellow sticking up from the weeds near the water.

When the officer moved closer, they found the child partially submerged along the shoreline. As officers approached, the boy appeared disoriented and began moving farther into the water, at times going under the surface, police said.

One officer entered the water and brought the child safely to shore before the situation worsened.

The Fort Worth Fire Department evaluated the boy as a precaution and determined the child was safe.

“This is a reminder that sometimes the difference between tragedy and relief is measured in seconds,” the Fort Worth Police Department said in a social media post.

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    CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — Only a couple of nights after severe storms brought 11 tornado touchdowns to northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana, another storm system was to blame for even more damage.

On Saturday night into Sunday morning, a new round of gusty storms blew through the area. In south suburban Calumet City, a tree was completely uprooted near 156th Street and Burnham Avenue.

It appeared that the tree fell onto a house. There were also several reports of other trees falling on houses and cars, and also of new power outages and gas leaks.

Flooding was also reported in parts of the area.

Some rain persisted Sunday morning, but was expected all to wrap up before 8 a.m.

Now that the cold front has swept through, temperatures on Sunday will be cooler and will top out in the low 70s during the afternoon. The main difference with Sunday is that the winds are out of the northwest, which means it is a cooler wind, and the humidity will be more manageable.

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