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CBS News
19 hours ago
- CBS News
LAFD crews respond to multiple-vehicle crash involving school bus; no students on bus
Los Angeles Fire Department personnel are treating seven people at the site of an Arleta multi-vehicle accident that involved a school bus. There were no children on the bus. The accident occurred late Wednesday morning in a residential area at Terra Bella Street and Arleta Avenue. Aerial footage shows a yellow bus with front-end damage smashed into a black Mercedes SUV, partially on a sidewalk. Three other vehicles were involved somehow and could be seen through aerial footage, crashed along the side of the road. The circumstances surrounding the accident and the extent of the injuries to those involved are unknown at this time.
CBS News
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
The Getty Villa Museum returns to regular full schedule after Palisades Fire closure
The Getty Villa Museum in Pacific Palisades is resuming its regular public schedule on Wednesday after the museum launched a soft reopening three weeks ago following a Palisades Fire closure. The museum had been closed for six months because of wildfire damage and has been open to the public with a limited schedule since June 27. As the wind-driven Palisades Fire took off on Jan. 7, museum executives ultimately credited and thanked the Los Angeles Fire Department for saving the museum from destruction during the wildfire. "The Villa was spared through the valiant efforts of the LAFD firefighters in the surrounding neighborhoods and targeted water drops," Getty representatives said. Museum officials stated that while the flames didn't damage any galleries or collectibles, trees, plants, and the irrigation system on the grounds were destroyed. Cleanup and deep cleaning of indoor and outdoor spaces were done while the museum was closed, which included flushing the water system, replacing all air and water filters, and removing more than 1,300 fire-damaged trees. "Museum galleries and library archives were sealed off from smoke by state-of-the-art air handling systems," J. Paul Getty Trust President Katherine Fleming said earlier. "The double-walled construction of the galleries also provides significant protection for the collections." Museum representatives said the site may look different to returning visitors, with less vegetation and some burn damage to the outer grounds. The Getty Villa's website asks guests to "step into the ancient world," to explore the Greek and Roman art, tranquil gardens and ocean breezes." Starting Wednesday, July 16, the museum will be open from Wednesday to Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and has also increased the number of daily reservations available. A new exhibition, The Kingdom of Pylos: Warrior-Princes of Ancient Greece, welcomes visitors, showcasing over 230 art pieces and artifacts from Messenia. While admission is free, a reservation is required. Make reservations online or at (310) 440-7300. Parking is $25, and $15 after 3 p.m.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Couple confront a suspect on video after they spot him near a burning tree in Runyon Canyon
Scott Anthony Mitchell and Davanh DiMarco of Hollywood were on their regular Sunday hike at Runyon Canyon when they saw a Palm tree on fire and a man emerging from the bushes nearby. Six months after they evacuated their home during the Sunset fire in the same area, the couple were aware of the risks of flames in the Hollywood Hills, home to multimillion-dollar houses and acres of wildlife habitat. Together, they detained the suspect and caught him on video apparently admitting to starting the blaze. "There was no doubt in my mind he did it," said DiMarco, a designer. In the man's hand was what appeared to be a lighter, she said. Mitchell, 41, is a former professional football player, and was able to chase the suspect down, quickly closing a 150-yard gap. Given that the incident occurred toward the end of a hilly hike, 'I was just surprised I had a little left in the tank,' he joked. By the time DiMarco got her cellphone camera rolling, Mitchell was already confronting the suspect. 'I made sure he knew that he wasn't going anywhere,' Mitchell said. Other hikers on the busy trail joined in to help detain the man and to call the police and fire authorities. Some passersby filmed in the now-viral video of the encounter expressed frustration at the man. The Los Angeles Fire Department arrived at the scene with helicopters and fire trucks, and the fire was out within an hour. State park rangers and Los Angeles Police Department officers arrested the suspect, according to LAFD spokesperson Margaret Stewart. LAPD officials did not identify the suspect and referred all questions about the incident to state park rangers, who did not respond immediately to calls for comment. After the couple left, the shock set in. DiMarco uploaded the video when the couple got off the hill. 'I didn't realize how big it would be,' she said. 'It's sad that he admitted that he did that and didn't care." Their video was viewed hundreds of thousands of times on Instagram. Among thousands of comments were some claiming they saw the same man at other parks trying to set fires. The couple had time to think back to the deadly fires of January. The Sunset fire burned 43 acres near Runyon Canyon and triggered massive evacuations Jan. 8 but damaged no homes. Still, it ignited during the same period of strong winds that fueled the devastating fires that burned in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, taking 30 lives. 'We don't wanna relive that, and we don't want anybody else to have to relive that,' Mitchell said. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
- Los Angeles Times
Couple confront a suspect on video after they spot him near a burning tree in Runyon Canyon
Scott Anthony Mitchell and Davanh DiMarco of Hollywood were on their regular Sunday hike at Runyon Canyon when they saw a Palm tree on fire and a man emerging from the bushes nearby. Six months after they evacuated their home during the Sunset fire in the same area, the couple were aware of the risks of flames in the Hollywood Hills, home to multimillion-dollar houses and acres of wildlife habitat. Together, they detained the suspect and caught him on video apparently admitting to starting the blaze. 'There was no doubt in my mind he did it,' said DiMarco, a designer. In the man's hand was what appeared to be a lighter, she said. Mitchell, 41, is a former professional football player, and was able to chase the suspect down, quickly closing a 150-yard gap. Given that the incident occurred toward the end of a hilly hike, 'I was just surprised I had a little left in the tank,' he joked. By the time DiMarco got her cellphone camera rolling, Mitchell was already confronting the suspect. 'I made sure he knew that he wasn't going anywhere,' Mitchell said. Other hikers on the busy trail joined in to help detain the man and to call the police and fire authorities. Some passersby filmed in the now-viral video of the encounter expressed frustration at the man. The Los Angeles Fire Department arrived at the scene with helicopters and fire trucks, and the fire was out within an hour. State park rangers and Los Angeles Police Department officers arrested the suspect, according to LAFD spokesperson Margaret Stewart. LAPD officials did not identify the suspect and referred all questions about the incident to state park rangers, who did not respond immediately to calls for comment. After the couple left, the shock set in. DiMarco uploaded the video when the couple got off the hill. 'I didn't realize how big it would be,' she said. 'It's sad that he admitted that he did that and didn't care.' Their video was viewed hundreds of thousands of times on Instagram. Among thousands of comments were some claiming they saw the same man at other parks trying to set fires. The couple had time to think back to the deadly fires of January. The Sunset fire burned 43 acres near Runyon Canyon and triggered massive evacuations Jan. 8 but damaged no homes. Still, it ignited during the same period of strong winds that fueled the devastating fires that burned in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, taking 30 lives. 'We don't wanna relive that, and we don't want anybody else to have to relive that,' Mitchell said.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Jennifer Love Hewitt opens up about filming 9-1-1 season 9 without Peter Krause
Jennifer Love Hewitt has opened up about returning to the set of upcoming ninth season of the procedural drama series 9-1-1 in the absence of actor Peter Krause, Entertainment Tonight reported. Jennifer Love Hewitt is currently busy promoting her latest film, I Know What You Did Last Summer(REUTERS) This comes after fans of 9-1-1 were shocked by the sudden demise of Krause's character, LAFD Captain Robert "Bobby" Nash, in the eighth season of the series. Prior to his departure, Krause had been a part of 9-1-1 for several seasons. What Jennifer Love Hewitt said on Peter Krause Sharing an update about how the cast and crew were doing after returning to the set for Season 9, Hewitt told Entertainment Tonight, "It's not the same. Nothing is the same." She spoke with the outlet during the premiere of her latest film, I Know What You Did Last Summer, on July 14. Acknowledging her sadness about Krause's exit from the series, Hewitt said that she thinks when stories about first responders are being told, then "unfortunately, those are the things that happen." She plays the role of 9-1-1 dispatcher Maddie Han in the series. Hewitt noted that she misses Krause dearly after working with him for seven seasons on the show. "He was the person that mattered to everyone in the cast the most... He was our hero. And he always will be," she stated. Hewitt also said she is extremely excited to work on the next season of the series, calling it her "favorite." She noted that she missed the cast members and even "oddly miss[es] crying every day, all day long." Also Read: Does Chimney die in 911 Contagion Season 8? Here's what we know She is now "excited" to get the opportunity to do that again. Robert "Bobby" Nash's death was featured in the April 17 episode of 9-1-1. After his exit from the series, Peter Krause released an emotional statement recalling his time with the cast and crew. Highlighting that the role of Bobby Nash was "written in sacrifice, and he was built for this,' Krause told The Hollywood Reporter that first responders "risk their lives on the job so that others can see another day." FAQs Is 9-1-1 coming back in 2025? Yes, the series has been renewed for a ninth season. Is 9-1-1 coming back for Season 9? Filming for 9-1-1 Season 9 is currently underway. Why was Bobby killed off of 9-1-1? In Season 8, it was revealed that Bobby's protective suit had been compromised.
