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    FAIRFIELD, California (KOVR) — Community members gathered Saturday evening in Fairfield to support one another and begin the healing process following a shooting after a high school graduation ceremony that left an 18-year-old dead and three others injured.

The shooting happened on Wednesday evening following a graduation ceremony for Sem Yeto Continuation High School at Schaefer Stadium. Cell phone video captured the chaotic scene as people ran for safety after gunfire erupted.

Fairfield police identified the victim as 18-year-old Jamario Baker. The Fairfield Police Department says the three other people injured in the shooting are in stable condition and recovering.

Just days after the violence, dozens of residents came together at Fairfield Civic Center Park for a community healing circle focused on grief, support and unity.

“The question before is what do we do now, where do we go from here?” said Nikila Walker Gibson, president of the Tri-City NAACP. “Do we become more divided, do we retreat from one another, do we allow the fear to define the story of our city or do we choose something different?”

Among those helping lead the discussion was Ebony Antoine, founder of Broken By Violence. After losing both her husband and brother to gun violence just 90 days apart, Antoine has dedicated herself to helping families navigate the aftermath of tragedy.

“Who’s going to pay for the final preparations, who’s going to pay for the mental health, is there going to be justice?” Antoine said, describing the questions families often face after losing a loved one to violence.

Antoine said preventing future violence requires communities to address the underlying issues that contribute to crime before tragedy strikes.

“It’s no secret, we understand where the crime comes from,” she said. “When we know what the problem is, we can respond ahead of time and save lives.”

Local leaders said the healing process starts with showing up for one another during difficult times.

“There might be a couple of different perceptions out there, but what I know to be true is that when something hurts in our community, people come together to uplift each other,” said Suisun City Mayor Alma Hernandez.

Organizers said the healing circle was not intended to provide all the answers surrounding the shooting. Instead, it created a space for residents to grieve, connect and begin moving forward together.

“What we want community members to know is that we’re here for you and we will continue to be here for you,” Hernandez said. “We will continue to support each other, one step at a time.”

As the investigation continues, Fairfield police are asking anyone who may have video from Wednesday night’s shooting to share it with investigators as they work to determine exactly what happened.

While many acknowledge healing will take time, community members said they hope coming together now will help prevent fear from defining what happens next.

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    PASADENA, California (KCAL, KCBS) — A mountain lion sighting rattled the Old Town Pasadena community Friday afternoon, prompting a shelter-in-place advisory before wildlife officials tranquilized and transported the animal.

Neighbors reported seeing the mountain lion at Del Mar Boulevard and Euclid Avenue, resting in the shade next to an apartment building.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists, wildlife officers, and Pasadena police officers responded to the scene, closing off roads and securing public safety.

Biologists with CDFW say it was not a full-grown mountain lion and likely weighed around 80 lbs. They are not sure why it wandered as far as it did from the mountains, but open corridors around the Rose Bowl may have been its pathway to the highly urban spot of condominiums and apartments.

Lisa Derderian, public information officer for the City of Pasadena, said that over the last three decades, she has never seen a mountain lion in this part of town, south of the 210 Freeway.

“It’s very rare for a mountain lion to come south of the 210 Freeway, this low from the foothills. We’re literally several miles from the foothill area where we experienced the Eaton Fires, so we are seeing more wildlife coming lower,” Derderian said.

Around 4:00 p.m., a wildlife officer went into one of the apartment units and shot the tranquilizer gun at the animal through a window. CDFW loaded the mountain lion in a cage and onto a truck to transport it out of the area, to the Angeles National Forest.

“But this is the first, and I’ve been doing this in the city for over 30 years, the first time I’ve seen or heard a mountain lion south of the 210 Freeway,” Derderian said.

One month ago, a mountain lion was spotted in a Pasadena front yard at Orange Grove Boulevard and Craig Avenue, just over three miles away, above the 210 Freeway, and closer to Eaton Canyon.

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    WEST HOLLYWOOD (KCAL, KCBS) — West Hollywood is in full celebration mode as Pride weekend kicks off with the Outloud Music Festival on Friday.

“Everyone is just being so sweet and kind and loving,” attendee Leonard Gonzales said. “That’s what we are here for.”

Some are experiencing the energy of WeHo Pride for the first time.

“This is my first time at Pride ever,” attendee Kadin Bergeson said. “Just being out here with my friends. We are so young and being ourselves, and it’s awesome.”

For others, Pride in the heart of West Hollywood is the tradition.

“Just all the love in the street. Everyone getting along,” attendee Miguel Garcia said about what he loves about Pride. “We’ve been seeing a lot of hatred lately. Everybody having a good time.”

Organizers expect hundreds of thousands of people over the three-day celebration.

CBS Los Angeles saw a strong law enforcement presence, including LA County Sheriff’s Department deputies patrolling the venue and Santa Monica Boulevard, as well as other first responders stationed throughout the event.

Dozens of entertainers will take the stage at the Outloud Music Festival.

“I am looking forward to the Pussycat Dolls, of course, their only performance in LA, Flo, Dustin Conrad, Jade, so many,” Outloud Music Festival host Ryan Mitchell said.

The festival leads up to Sunday’s iconic WeHo Pride Parade. Every year, WeHo stands out as one of the biggest Pride celebrations in the country.

“This city is really incredible,” said Lee Doud, vice president of the Outloud Music Festival. “We are so lucky to have them as our partners in all of this. It’s a city that really supports LGBTQ people of all identities.”

West Hollywood has led the charge for equality for nearly 40 years, not just in the city but across the country and around the world.

“This is like a huge queer family reunion, where you get to see people you haven’t seen in a minute,” Mitchell said. “Meet new people. I don’t know. Kiss a few folks, if you want to, and just have a beautiful time.”

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    MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Everywhere you look in downtown Minneapolis, people are sporting purple in honor of Prince.

“This is my third celebration, so really, really happy to be here for the 10-year,” Danielle Davis said.

Davis and her crew flew in from Seattle to take in all the events during the celebration.

“Love the vibe, love the music, love what he stood for: unity and being nice, and you really feel that when you come into this city,” Davis said.

From the mural of Prince to his gold star on First Avenue, fans walked all around, taking in the sights.

“It’s going to be a lot, but I am excited to do it all,” Michael Parks, of Seattle, said.

From Chaka Khan headlining music at First Avenue Wednesday night, to Prince’s Celebration of Life 10th Anniversary Concert at the Armory Friday night, it will be a first, having the New Power Generation and the Revolution on the same stage. This year’s celebration is like no other.

“I’m excited it has changed so much from year one celebration, where it was really isolated at Paisley Park, which was fabulous, but now having the events in so many different places and being able to explore downtown Minneapolis is really great, too,” Davis said.

A 100-voice choir that will fill the air by the mural for the All-Ages Prince Celebration Block Party on Saturday afternoon.

There will also be new exhibits, exclusive unreleased music listening sessions and tours at Paisley Park.

“I love Prince. He’s usually the music that gets me through breakups and also to celebrate the good in life,” Sarijna Parks, of Seattle, said.

The free block party starts at 2 p.m. Saturday by the Prince mural on First Avenue in Minneapolis. It goes until 10 p.m., with the singalong from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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    ATLANTA (WUPA) — Multiple recent attacks on MARTA have some riders questioning how safe they will feel using Atlanta’s public transit system as the city prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for the FIFA World Cup.

The tournament is expected to bring an unprecedented influx of travelers to metro Atlanta, putting additional attention on MARTA’s ability to safely move residents and visitors throughout the region.

Many Atlantans rely on MARTA every day as their primary mode of transportation.

“I ride the system every day to go to work and other places,” MARTA rider Joshua Hudson told CBS News Atlanta.

“It is kind of unsafe on the weekends, but weekdays it’s pretty fine,” rider Kimiya Sawanat said.

Concerns about transit safety intensified after a woman was fatally stabbed aboard a MARTA train on May 30. The attack prompted some riders to question what additional steps MARTA can take to prevent violence, particularly as the city prepares for major international events.

Several riders told CBS News Atlanta they would like to see more police officers stationed throughout the system, especially at high-traffic stations. While they acknowledged concerns about safety, many said they believe MARTA can strengthen its security strategies ahead of the World Cup.

“We have been on the trains when the Braves play, and it is packed, but this is going to be a different level. It is almost like the Olympics all over again,” Hudson said.

MARTA officials said the agency plans to enhance security during the World Cup by utilizing its Emergency Response Center, deploying its mobile command vehicle and increasing officer presence at stations. MARTA also expects support from law enforcement agencies across the region.

“I’m concerned but not worried,” Hudson said. “I think it will be a good time, but we just have to do public safety.”

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    STOCKTON, California (KOVR) — Stockton police officers are now equipped with body cameras that can translate conversations in real time, making the city one of the first major law enforcement agencies in California to deploy the technology department-wide.

CBS News Sacramento spoke with Stockton Police Chief Stanley McFadden about why the department decided to adopt the new Axon AI-powered translator technology after officers have already spent a decade wearing body cameras.

“To bring something to our diverse community like this is a game-changer,” McFadden said.

The department has issued the AI-enabled body cameras to more than 300 sworn officers. The move comes in a city that ranks among the most diverse in the nation, with almost half of the population speaking a language other than English at home.

“It’s the number one reason why we got this, so we could provide a service to everyone,” McFadden said.

Chief McFadden said language barriers can present challenges during emergency calls and investigations, something Stockton police officers encounter regularly.

“With this, over 50 languages, that’s just going to help us get that information faster, get that message spread out to our responding officers as well,” Officer David Scott said.

The technology is designed to help officers communicate in situations where every second counts and waiting for a translator may not be practical.

“Having this allows us to get that critical information that can save lives,” McFadden said.

When activated, the body camera can detect the language being spoken, translate it in real time and facilitate a back-and-forth conversation between officers and community members.

“It’s just going to streamline how we do business,” Scott said. “The information is going to come out a lot quicker. The response is going to help get that information to the responding officers so they can respond properly.”

But, for the chief, having this tech is just the tip of the iceberg.

“Our job is to find a way to mitigate situations, to reach every community member,” McFadden said. “It’s a never-ending challenge for us that we will continue to onboard new technology or new resources that can help us do this. But this is a great step in the right direction.”

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    DENVER, Colorado (KCNC) — A Colorado water recovery team is preparing for what they worry could be a busy summer season.

CBS Colorado tagged along with Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Marine Evidence Recovery Team for a training demonstration on Chatfield Reservoir, covering how the team recovers drowning victims and evidence.

From above, it’s not possible to clearly see what’s underwater. But a special drone equipped with sonar and a camera gives responders eyes below the surface.

CPW’s Grant Brown, Michael Haskins and Brian Phillips oversee boating safety in Colorado.

“Collectively, we’re the boating safety program statewide,” said Brown, Colorado Boating Safety Program manager.

They serve on the Marine Evidence Recovery Team (MERT), with 14 members based across the state who are ready to respond to tragedies on the water anywhere in Colorado within 24 hours. But they’re not the rescuers. They’re there to recover bodies, boats and other evidence.

“If someone has drowned in a lake, and we are requested, we will go out to assist with recovering that drowning victim. We can also just find any underwater evidence, so if a boat sinks, or if we’re looking for something that is underwater that needs to be either detected or recovered,” Brown said.

Their boats are equipped with a basic sonar transducer commonly used by anglers called a Humminbird, as well as a towable sonar torpedo that can be deployed.

“These bright white dots right there, those are probably fish,” said Phillips, MERT team leader and flatwater investigator, reading the sonar image from the torpedo. “We can go down here, we can zoom in and look at it, see what it is.”

And most importantly, they use a remote-operated vehicle, or ROV. It’s an underwater robot and drone equipped not just with sonar but also with a camera.

“We’re gonna function test our robot before we throw it over. So Brian’s gonna run through the propellers and run the claw, and I’m just gonna let him know it’s working,” said Haskins, a MERT team member and swift water investigator.

After the test was successful, the men threw the device into the water.

“You see, I’ve got a little bit of a shadow right there, so I know I’m close to an object. Well, now I’m just going to switch to the camera, and then I’m just going to move forward a little bit,” Phillips said, reading the ROV’s monitor. “So there it is, that’s the boat, there’s the bow eye, that’s the bow, it’s actually sitting, the rear end of it is down into the silt right there.”

Earlier this year, the team discovered a boat that sank in 2016 and was never recovered after its occupants were rescued.

“This is where we kind of exposed that registration number,” Phillips said. “That’s how we figured out what boat it was.”

Brown says it’s still being decided whether this boat will be removed, and it may be recovered as part of a training exercise with South Metro Fire’s dive team.

The ROV also has a grabber arm that largely replaces the need for a human diver.

“We can get right up to it. We can poke it, we can bump it,” Phillips said.

“So we manipulate that, you can grab on to the person, ideally clothing, and we have that tether we’re pulled into the surface and then recover them,” Brown said.

He says the team got their first ROV in 2018, and while they still may work with dive teams in some cases, the robot has made their jobs easier.

“Tricky part with [before 2018] is, we’re getting a diver ready to go and all geared up. If let’s say we’re looking for a drowning victim, though. Sometimes on sonar, we’re like, ‘That could be the person!’ But sometimes it’s not, it’s going to be a tree, some other anomaly underwater,” Brown said.

The team records and preserves everything as evidence.

“It is, until proven otherwise, a crime scene. So, [an] underwater crime scene, it is filming that bottom and everything around what we’re looking for,” Brown said.

A March drowning at Lake Pueblo was the first time the team was dispatched this year. They don’t just respond to state-owned bodies of water; they will also come out at the request of any municipality or law enforcement agency, even assisting in criminal investigations where evidence or bodies may be underwater.

The team wants to do as few recoveries as possible this summer. So Brown wants everyone to remember important safety tips.

“Please wear a life jacket, even if you can swim, wear a jacket. Oftentimes, the drowning victims that we have recovered, they were great swimmers. So, I think that’s a common misconception that people that drown just can’t swim. So, wear a life jacket, take a boater safety class, don’t drink and boat, and just know before you go,” Brown said.

He adds that while it may feel hot on the boat, the cold water can shock your body if you get into or fall into it. Try to stay calm and catch your breath. He reiterates that the single best thing you can do to save your life is wear a life vest.

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    CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — The Obama Presidential Center does not open to the public for another two weeks, but a group of young men and community leaders recently held a panel discussion inside on how they can make an impact on their communities.

“I honestly just want more. I want to see more progress being done in my community,” said Justin Harris, a recent college graduate who was part of the discussion.

Harris also shared his story of how he met former President Barack Obama.

“When I actually had the moment to actually be in the same room with him, I shared that moment with him, and that was captured live on TV. So, I still have that video, and that holds dearly to my heart to this day,” he said.

Last Wednesday, Harris joined others from the mentoring group My Brother’s Keeper inside the Obama Center. The My Brother’s Keeper Alliance Family Reunion was the first such event to be held there. The Obama Foundation launched My Brother’s Keeper in 2014 to help improve the lives of boys and young men of color.

The group opened their panel discussion with the Leo High School Choir performing on stage.

“I think it was fitting, because the grand opening of the presidential center and having all of this energy even before it opens, and to christen the place was pretty special,” said My Brother’s Keeper director Vondale Singleton.

Trey Baker led the panel discussion, talking about how young men can make a difference in their own communities, an inspiration from former President Obama.

“I think when you have that level of storytelling, it inspires you. And I think it inspired everybody in the room as we were talking about how MBK Chicago was going to be situated to be a part of that mission,” he said.

The My Brother’s Keeper Alliance Family Reunion is a major gathering hosted by the Obama Foundation. It serves as an empowering convening for youth advocates, change-makers, and young men of color to connect, discuss leadership, and build strategies for their communities.

“It brought so much joy to my heart to see so many familiar faces, and not just any faces, but boots on the ground; organizational leaders and young people, ambassadors sharing their stories about change and hope, which is what I believe our president represents,” Singleton said.

A massive “Welcome Home” message inside the Obama Presidential Center let the next generation know it is a safe place.

“It’s for all of us, because when you have resources like the museum, and the recording studio, and the basketball court, and the community garden; all of these spaces, what it tells me is that it’s not just about access, it’s about empowering connection,” Baker said.

The Obama Presidential Center opens to the public on June 19. Officials expect 1 million people to visit every year.

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    BOSTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — It could take fans over an hour to go through security for the FIFA World Cup matches at Boston Stadium, according to Foxboro Police Chief Michael Grace.

“We want your experience to be memorable for all the right reasons. Plan ahead, know your transportation route and arrive early,” Grace said. “These layered security protocols are in place to ensure your safety. So give yourself time and be patient.”

Grace said that fans should plan to arrive in time to watch the pre-match entertainment.

Police will be stationed at the entrances and exits of Boston Stadium throughout the tournament, and the stadium will close to non-ticket holders starting Tuesday. Fans will also be unable to board a Boston Stadium Train without an accompanying match ticket. Patriot Place and the Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center will remain open to the public during match days.

“We strongly encourage you to utilize the many fan zones across the Boston, Providence and surrounding communities,” Grace said.

There will be no ticket sales at the stadium.

Security for World Cup at Boston Stadium Over 50 local police departments, federal agencies, and State Police will be involved in the security effort across the state. Around 85 National Guard members will also be available to help provide any additional security throughout the tournament.

Police will be stationed on public transportation to the events as well as at any entrances/exits to Boston Stadium.

“Massachusetts is no stranger to hosting large-scale events; however, the scope and duration of the World Cup does make it unique,” Massachusetts State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble said.

Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox said to expect a larger police presence throughout the city, with officers in uniform and plain clothes on bikes, motorcycles, and more.

“Remember all laws apply – public drinking, providing alcohol to minors, and open containers of alcohol or consumption of marijuana in public and use of fireworks are illegal and will be enforced,” Cox said.

Local, state, and federal officials will also host daily meetings with security officials in other host cities to ensure everyone remains safe during the tournament. The FBI is not currently aware of any threats against the Boston Stadium matches.

State Police ask that anyone call 911 if they notice anything suspicious. He said that it may take longer for international numbers to get through, but said there are interpreters available if people do not speak English.

Reusable water bottle ban Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Public Health, Dr. Jess Zeidman, at the press conference emphasized the importance of drinking enough water during the hot summer games.

“The most important advice to all the fans and visitors during the World Cup is to drink plenty of water,” Dr. Zeidman said. “Drink water, not soda, not beer, nor margaritas. They don’t count for hydration; in fact, they can worsen dehydration.”

But on Wednesday, FIFA announced that it would ban reusable water bottles from all matches, citing safety concerns.

Boston 2026 vice president and chief security officer Ryan Winmall said they are looking for ways to ensure that the public, staff, referees and teams remain fully hydrated during the games without having to purchase water.

Zeidman recommended that people refrain from spending too much time out in the sun. She emphasized that urban areas and the Boston Stadium could reach temperatures of over 90 degrees on some days.

“Our summers can be really, really intense,” Zeidman said.

What items are banned from the World Cup matches? Drones, fireworks, smoke devices, flares, weapons, noisemakers and any other pyrotechnics are banned from both World Cup matches and the FIFA Fan Festival at Boston City Hall Plaza.

Some other items that are banned include:

Matches and lighters Professional camera equipment including lights, tripods and cameras Seat cushions with zippers/pockets Banners larger than 6.5 x 5 ft unless pre-approved Alcohol Folding chairs Laser pointers Umbrellas Strollers/baby seats Scooters, bikes, rollerblades, skateboards Inflatable items such as balloons, balls, and more Drugs unless medically approved Outside food or drink unless medically necessary For a full list, click here. FIFA emphasized that anyone attempting to enter the stadium with a banned item may be denied entry.

Boston Stadium bag policy Boston Stadium and FIFA have a strict clear bag policy. The approved bags are:

Small wallets or wristlets no bigger than 6.5″ x 4.5″ One gallon clear freezer bags no larger than 11″ x 11″ Clear, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12″ x 12″ x 6″

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    BOSTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium in Boston come from? If you think they’re all just plucked from the ocean, think again.

Twelve miles down the road, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you’ll find a quiet aquaculture center located in Quincy.

“Our giant ocean tank is our largest exhibit at the aquarium and 80% of the population in that tank was raised here in Quincy,” says Monika Schmuck, the Manager of Sustainability in the Fishes Department.

Raising fish in Quincy Sustainability is a top priority at this facility. And it’s her job to make sure that happens.

“The whole program is to bolster fish in our own exhibits and pick species that we like to display for the public, but also take less from the wild and be able to do things sustainably behind the scenes,” Schmuck said.

Plenty of firsts happen here in Quincy. Right now, they’re working on becoming the first team to raise Creole Wrasse fish.

As the Curator of Aquatic Collections, Michael O’Neill is working through questions that nobody has the answer to yet. With over 35 thousand species of fish, there’s a lot left to discover.

“In our spare time, we’re going to focus our efforts on a species that’s never been done before, but folks would love to be able to show in their exhibits. And so we are chipping away at learning what it takes to raise this species,” O’Neill said.

Creating breeding conditions for fish It’s an incredibly precise craft to create the best breeding conditions possible. Something the ocean does naturally with ease.

“The long process that it takes to raise an animal from egg to adulthood, it takes years. And it takes a lot of really tiny little food. It takes a lot of people, you know, tinkering and trying to understand the science behind it and trying again and again,” Schmuck said. “There’s a lot of failures.”

And some conditions just can’t be replicated. While you can control for the temperature, food and lighting, some fish need a specific season to mate. Or even the correct moon phase.

“When we have a full moon, and around the full moon, we’re going to start to see more breeding activity from this group of fish. So we’ll come in next morning and check the screens and if we have a bunch of eggs, we’ll move them along,” O’Neill said.

All of the planning pays off in the end when they get to send the fish off to the aquarium and add to aquaculture research.

“It definitely is hard to raise fish from eggs, but it adds to the science for other public aquariums to use, and also other researchers. It adds to being able to understand fish in the wild better, because we understand where they come from, where their life history is, as we see how they progress through larvae,” Schmuck said. “And then when we get to put them back on exhibit, it’s really rewarding.”

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