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CNN
5 days ago
- CNN
Spectrum says fiber optic outage in LA area ‘caused by a criminal act of vandalism'
Internet and cable provider Spectrum has reported outages in Los Angeles are 'caused by a criminal act of vandalism,' according to a company post Sunday on X. The most common user issues have been total blackouts, landline and internet problems, and no signal. The outage has affected neighborhoods surrounding Los Angeles, such as North Hollywood, as well as in the Orange County cities of Anaheim and Santa Ana. More than 25,000 Spectrum users in the Los Angeles area reported issues on which tracks outages. Users self-report to DownDetector, so it may not represent the full scale of outages. Users began reporting issues to DownDetector at 3 a.m. Pacific Time, with more reports spiking around 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Spectrum acknowledged customer concerns at 2:13 p.m. PT in a post on X, saying, 'We are currently working on a Fiber cut affecting the Los Angeles area. We are sorry for the inconvenience this has caused. Thank you.' Spectrum told CNN in an email that the 'lines were cut due to vandalism in Van Nuys,' which affected services in other parts of Los Angeles and Ventura, California. The company said it expects services to 'continue to be restored this afternoon in Los Angeles' and that services have already been restored in Ventura. Spectrum is currently working with the Los Angeles Police Department, the company said, and is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for tips leading to an arrest. 'Criminal acts of network vandalism have become an issue affecting the entire telecommunications industry, not just Spectrum, largely due to the increase in the price of precious metals,' the company wrote. 'These acts of vandalism are not only a crime, but also affect our customers, local businesses and potentially emergency services. Spectrum's fiber lines do not include any copper.' Customers in Kansas City experienced a similar outage last month, when Spectrum reported two fiber cuts — one that the company credited to a criminal act of vandalism and another caused by a third-party network, which should have provided backup to the Spectrum network, according to local reports. Spectrum had offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the alleged vandals. Spectrum operates in 41 states and serves more than 57 million homes, according to the company's website. This story has been updated with additional content.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Yahoo
Man found stabbed to death in Van Nuys wash area
A suspect remains at large after a man was found stabbed to death in Van Nuys. On June 9, Los Angeles police responded to reports of an assault in progress in the 16700 block of Stagg Street at 11:13 a.m. Officers at the scene found a male victim lying in a nearby wash area with 'multiple injuries.' The suspect had fled before police arrived. The victim, identified only as a 40-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. No further details, including a suspect description or the victim's name, were released. Anyone with information on the murder is asked to call Homicide Detective Ramirez at 818-374-9550. The public can also call the LAPD at 310-726-7700 or 877-527-3247. Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Times
30-05-2025
- General
- New York Times
How ICE Is Seeking to Ramp Up Deportations Through Courthouse Arrests
A hearing on Tuesday at immigration court in Van Nuys, Calif., was supposed to be routine for a young family from Colombia, the first step in what they hoped would be a successful bid for asylum. To their surprise, the judge informed the father, Andres Roballo, that the government wished to dismiss his deportation case. Taken aback, Mr. Roballo hesitated, then responded: 'As long as I stay with my family.' Moments later, as they exited the courtroom into a waiting area, Mr. Roballo was encircled by plainclothes federal agents who ushered him into a side room. Other agents guided his shaken wife, Luisa Bernal, and their toddler toward the elevator. Outside the courthouse, Ms. Bernal collapsed on a bench. 'They have him, they have him,' she wailed. 'We didn't understand this would happen.' Mr. Roballo's arrest was part of an aggressive new initiative by Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain migrants at immigration courts, the latest escalation by the Trump administration in its all-out effort to ramp up deportations. Agents have begun arresting migrants immediately after their hearings if they have been ordered deported or their cases have been dismissed, a move that enables their swift removal, according to immigration lawyers and internal documents obtained by The New York Times. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
CBS News
26-05-2025
- CBS News
Civilian dies, 2 LAPD officers injured in San Fernando Valley crash
A man died and two officers with the Los Angeles Police Department were injured after a traffic collision Monday, authorities confirmed. The crash took place just before 2 p.m. in the area of 10900 West Saticoy Street in the Van Nuys neighborhood of Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Two vehicles were involved in the collision; one being driven by a civilian, and the other by a LAPD officer. The civilian, identified only as a 70-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two LAPD officers were transported to a local hospital. As of 2:20 p.m., their conditions are not known. It's not clear if they were responding to a call when the crash occurred. The cause of the crash is yet to be determined. No additional details were immediately made available. This is a developing report. Check back for details.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Winning $15 million lottery scratcher sold in California
A lucky lottery player in Southern California has claimed the first-ever top prize of a scratcher lottery ticket that celebrates the game's 40th anniversary, California Lottery officials said Wednesday. The ticket, worth approximately $15 million, was sold in February to Israel Martin Rodriguez at the 7-Eleven on the corner of Oxnard Street and Woodman Avenue in Van Nuys, according to a news release from the California Lottery. While Rodriguez won the grand prize, the 7-Eleven store that sold the winning ticket also received a $75,000 bonus. According to the California Lottery, not long after Rodriguez celebrated his win, another top prize for the same scratcher game was sold. The lottery said it will be releasing the name of the winner and the location that sold that ticket soon. The game originally featured five grand prize scratchers, the California Lottery said, meaning there are three remaining grand prizes remaining in the game. The game also has prizes of $100,000, $40,000 and $10,000, with lower prize amounts also available. The California Lottery released its 40th anniversary-themed scratcher game, called "40 Years of Play!," on January 20. The lottery says the game was created to "honor 2025 as the 40th year since voters created the California Lottery" and boasts prizes from $40 to $15 million. Overall odds of winning are less than 1 in 3. Lottery news: A man bought lottery tickets 'on a whim.' He ran down the street when he won $5.46 million. Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets. You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer. Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 18+ (19+ in NE, 21+ in AZ). Physically present where Jackpocket operates. Jackpocket is not affiliated with any State Lottery. Eligibility Restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. Terms: Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Lottery scratcher winner in LA snags $15 million
