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Toronto Sun
19-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
Family sues after L.A. County sheriff's deputy dies from fire in mobile gun range
Published May 19, 2025 • 2 minute read A Los Angeles County Sheriff's vehicle. Photo by Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images LOS ANGELES — The family of a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy filed a wrongful death lawsuit Monday against the law enforcement agency after he died from being critically injured in a fire that broke out inside a mobile gun range. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Deputy Alfredo 'Freddy' Flores died April 20 after enduring third-degree burns across most of his body and a period of medical complications, six months after the fire on Oct. 10, 2023. He was performing a mandatory firearm recertification inside a trailer that serves as a mobile shooting range when it caught on fire at the department's Pitchess Detention Center about 30 miles (48.3 kilometers) north of Los Angeles. Another deputy with him was also seriously injured. Flores was participating in firearms qualification which the department requires deputies to do once a quarter, Sheriff Robert Luna said in October 2023. His family filed a lawsuit suit seeking damages for constitutional violations, negligence and product liability, alleging the fire started because officials failed to properly maintain the mobile gun range. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The lawsuit alleges the sheriff's department allowed a 'dangerous accumulation of unburned gunpowder residue, lead, propellant, and/or other combustible material' which ignited suddenly to start the fire. According to the lawsuit, there are well-documented prior instances of fires in mobile shooting ranges in California as well as other ranges operated by the LA County Sheriff's Department. There is also 'documentation of violations' by the department related to unsafe practices in the operation and maintenance of its mobile shooting ranges, the suit said. The family is also seeking relief from Inveris Training Solutions, the manufacturer of the trailer. Mobile Inveris shooting ranges are 'defectively designed' and have a high risk of fires from a buildup of the combustible material that isn't properly cleaned and ventilated, the lawsuit said. The suit asks for injunctive relief to stop the county's operations of its mobile gun ranges, compensation for damages as well as civil penalties. Flores was a deputy for 22 years and his assignments included the North County Correctional Facility and Altadena Station. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and two sons.
Black America Web
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Work Don't Stop: Celeb Moms Who've Performed Pregnant
Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Kevork Djansezian / Getty Motherhood is a full-time job on its own, but some women make it look effortless even while growing a whole human. Some women go into full rest mode when they're pregnant (and rightfully so). But these mommas? They were booked, busy, and glowing while doing it. RELATED: Sing to Me: 13 R&B Songs About Momma for Mother's Day From powerhouse vocals, belly reveals, and high-energy performances, these ladies didn't let pregnancy slow their stride. Women like Bey, M.I.A., and Cardi B proved that being pregnant doesn't mean you have to pause the grind. Shoutout to these moms who made pregnancy look like just another day at the office. Here are a few moms who've hit the stage mic in hand, heels on, belly out. Let's get into it. Work Don't Stop: Celeb Moms Who've Performed Pregnant was originally published on Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty Source:Getty
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dodgers place 2-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell on injured list
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell works against the Hanshin Tigers during the first inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Los Angeles Dodgers' Blake Snell throws against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) Los Angeles Dodgers' Blake Snell throws against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell works against the Hanshin Tigers during the first inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Los Angeles Dodgers' Blake Snell throws against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) The Los Angeles Dodgers placed two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation. Snell went 1-0 with a 2.00 ERA in his first two starts for the Dodgers this season. Advertisement The World Series champion Dodgers signed the left-handed Snell to a $182 million, five-year contract in the offseason. He won Cy Young Awards in 2018 with Tampa Bay and in 2023 with San Diego. The Dodgers recalled right-handed pitcher Matt Sauer from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday to take Snell's spot on the roster ahead of their game against Philadelphia. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dodgers' Mookie Betts will make White House visit after skipping previous celebration under Trump
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts celebrates as he runs to first after hitting a walk-off three-run home run during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Friday, March 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts celebrates as he runs to first after hitting a walk-off three-run home run during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Friday, March 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts arrives at an event to honor the 2020 World Series champion Dodgers baseball team at the White House, July 2, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts hits a two-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in, Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in, Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in, Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts celebrates as he runs to first after hitting a walk-off three-run home run during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Friday, March 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts celebrates as he runs to first after hitting a walk-off three-run home run during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Friday, March 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts arrives at an event to honor the 2020 World Series champion Dodgers baseball team at the White House, July 2, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts hits a two-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in, Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in, Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts said he will attend next week's World Series championship celebration at the White House after he declined to attend a previous ceremony during President Donald Trump's first term. The Dodgers are set to visit the White House on April 7 before opening a series at the Washington Nationals. Members of the team plan to visit Capitol Hill on April 8. Advertisement Betts, the star outfielder at the time for the 2018 champion Boston Red Sox, did not make that team's trip to the White House the next year. Betts was on the Dodgers when they won the World Series in 2020 and attended the celebration the following year under President Joe Biden. The 32-year-old Betts is the lone Black player on the Dodgers who returned from last season's World Series team. 'Nobody else in this clubhouse has to go through a decision like this except me,' Betts said ahead of Friday's game in Philadelphia. 'That's what makes it tough. But it is what it is. I'm not trying to make this political by any means at all. All it is is just me being with my team to celebrate something. It's a privilege to get an invitation like this. I just want to be there with them.' The Dodgers confirmed in a social media post lasts month that 'in keeping with long-standing baseball tradition,' Trump invited them and they accepted. Advertisement Betts was the 2018 AL MVP with Boston and is an eight-time All-Star over a 12-year career. He said he felt some regret in hindsight about not attending the Red Sox celebration under Trump's first term. 'Me not being there for them at that time was very selfish. Very selfish,' Betts said. 'I would not make that mistake again.' Manager Dave Roberts called it a huge honor that each World Series champion gets to experience. Roberts said deciding to go to the White House was not a formal conversation he and players had. 'It's important for me to be there with them, to be able to look in the mirror at night and know I did what I felt was best for the Dodgers,' Betts said. Advertisement The NHL's reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers became the first team to visit Trump in his second term when they were honored during a ceremony in the East Room in early February. The White House also said recently the NFL's Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles accepted their invitation for April 28. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dodgers' Freddie Freeman lands on injured list following fall in his shower at home
Los Angeles Dodgers physical therapist Bernard Li, left, talks with Freddie Freeman, center, and manager Dave Roberts during batting practice before a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman speaks to reporters during batting practice before a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman speaks to reporters during batting practice before a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) Los Angeles Dodgers physical therapist Bernard Li, left, talks with Freddie Freeman, center, and manager Dave Roberts during batting practice before a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman speaks to reporters during batting practice before a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman's fall landed him on the injured list. The Los Angeles Dodgers placed their star slugger on the 10-day IL on Thursday after the World Series MVP sprained his surgically repaired right ankle in a slip in the shower at home last weekend. The incident happened Sunday, an off day for the defending champions. Advertisement Freeman described it this week as a 'freak accident' and said his wife, Chelsea, joked: "I thought I was going to deal with this when you're 70, not when you're 35.' Even his 4-year-old son, Brandon, piled on, saying, 'Daddy, you got another boo-boo.' Freeman sprained his right ankle on a play at first base in late September and struggled in the first two rounds of the postseason, but it was hardly evident during the World Series. He homered in the first four games and had 12 RBIs as the Dodgers beat the New York Yankees in five games. He had debridement surgery in December to remove loose bodies in the ankle. His wife had to drive him to Dodger Stadium on Sunday for a three-hour treatment session. By the time it was over, he was able to drive himself home. An X-ray showed no serious damage. Advertisement Freeman is 3 for 12 with two homers in three games this season — his fourth with the Dodgers. An eight-time All-Star, he was National League MVP with Atlanta in 2020. ___ AP MLB:
