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Times of Oman
01-05-2025
- Times of Oman
US: Three Indian-origin people found dead after Washington shooting
Washington: Three Indian-origin people were found dead after a shooting at a house in Newcastle town in Washington in the United States, The Seattle Times reported, citing the King County medical examiner's office. King County sheriff's spokesperson Brandyn Hull said Sheriff's deputies responded to a 911 call around 7 pm on April 24 at a town home off 129th Place Southeast. According to the report in the US media outlet, detectives found blood on the front window and a lone hollow point bullet in the street. Shwetha Panyam (41) and Dhruva Kikkeri (14) died from gunshot injuries. Deaths of Panyam and Dhruva were classified as homicide, while Harshavardhana Kikkeri (44) died due to suicide, according to the medical examiner's office. Brandyn Hull said she could not make a statement on whether the case was believed to be a murder-suicide, The Seattle Times reported. In a statement on Monday, she said, "An investigation such as this takes time, and our detectives are working diligently to try and piece together what led to this incident." "Until this work concludes, the Sheriff's Office won't have any further updates," she added. Homeowner Association President Alex Gumina said a family of four -- a husband, wife and their two sons -- lived in the home and mostly kept to themselves, The Seattle Times reported. The sheriff's office did not release any other information, including any sign of motive or the relationship that the deceased shared.
Los Angeles Times
22-04-2025
- General
- Los Angeles Times
Finding Shelter for You and Your Pet After a Wildfire
After a wildfire, many families face the dual challenge of finding stable housing and caring for beloved pets. Whether you're trying to reunite with a missing animal or searching for long-term pet-friendly housing, use this guide to understand the resources and rules in place to help. If you're staying with someone after evacuating — or have opened your home to displaced friends, relatives, or their animals — emergency ordinances may protect you from eviction. The Los Angeles City Council passed a one-year ordinance that prohibits landlords from evicting tenants for temporarily housing unauthorized pets or people displaced by the Palisades and Eaton fires. Rent increases tied solely to new occupants are also paused for rent-stabilized units. 'Acts of kindness and compassion should not be punished,' said Councilwoman Traci Park, who introduced the measure. 'Anyone who has opened up their home to provide shelter, peace, and security should not have to worry about risking eviction for taking on additional pets or occupants.' L.A. County enacted similar protections in unincorporated areas, preventing evictions related to hosting displaced pets or people through May 31, 2026. 'These are targeted, common-sense measures,' Park said, 'to keep impacted residents housed while they navigate the recovery process.' Finding temporary or permanent housing after a wildfire is already difficult — having a pet can make it harder. Here are lists and resources to help find rentals and hotels that allow pets. Even when you find housing that meets your budget and needs, there may still be some pet restrictions in place. When viewing a new rental unit or neighborhood, be sure to check for breed or size limit restrictions, pet deposits, or Homeowner Association rules. Apartment complexes may have stricter policies about cleaning after a pet and areas where they can be off-leash. Always communicate with property managers before signing a lease, and make sure the space is suitable for your animal's needs and comfort. Fast-moving fires can separate families from their pets. Fortunately, several free tools and services can help reunite them. The Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control Center advises anyone who lost a pet to use social platforms like Nextdoor, PetFinder, Craigslist and Facebook groups to get help from the local community. Services like Petco Love Lost, a national facial-recognition database for lost pets, and Pawboost, a free alert system for pets, can also help reunite you and your pet. Other tips include posting flyers in high-traffic areas, such as grocery stores, libraries, and gas stations. Delivery drivers and mail carriers may also encounter your pet on their routes, as the animal may return to your area if it is out on its own. Wildfire survivors can claim a lost pet by searching the databases below or by contacting a shelter or fire-specific hotlines to ask about your pet: Ways to Help Shelters across Los Angeles County are stretched beyond capacity. Fostering or adopting an animal is one of the best ways to help right now. Another option is to shelter at home with any found pets instead of taking them to a shelter. You will need to register the pet with animal services, but keep it at home until it is claimed. Anyone who wants to help can also volunteer at pet shelters or donate funds to these organizations. They also need supplies such as food, bedding, or crates, medical supplies, or transportation assistance.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Yahoo
Norfolk neighborhood to have Flock cameras installed on Hampton Blvd.
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk has more than 172 Flock cameras monitoring the city. Flock cameras are used to read license plates as cars drive by and collect the data to help fight crime. Now, the Lochhaven community will soon have their own Flock cameras to help keep their neighborhood safe. It's their Homeowner Association that received Norfolk's approval to install two of the Flock cameras at neighborhood entrances. The approved ordinance allows the HOA to encroach into the right-of-way in two locations: the intersection of Hampton Boulevard and North Shore Road and the intersection of Hampton Boulevard and West Little Creek Road. 'We felt liked this might've a way to help us down the road further,' said Charlie Nusbaum with the Lochhaven HOA. He said they already have private security that drives through the neighborhood, but after they saw the lemonade stand theft in Chesapeake, they decided Flock cameras might be a good thing for their neighborhood. 'One of the things that excited me was the cameras that helped find the lemonade thief,' he said. Extra safety does come at a cost, but the HOA said the neighborhood is paying for it. As for access to the footage, Nusbaum said a security member with the HOA and public safety officials will be able to see the video. Some have reportedly been unhappy with the move, but Nusbaum said anyone who lives in the neighborhood and doesn't want their license plate tracked can request that. 'If you want to, and you're resident, you can opt out of having your plates showing you come and go,' he said. 10 On Your Side reached out to the city of Norfolk to ask if any other neighborhoods were looking to make the same move. They said, as of Tuesday afternoon, they have not received any other requests. Stay with for more local news, weather and traffic. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
