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CBS News
12-04-2025
- General
- CBS News
Councilman proposing more defensible space for Berkeley Hills homes
A proposal would require Berkeley homes between Tilden Park and Panoramic Hill to remove foliage within 5 feet of the home as a wildfire prevention measure. The goal is to create an "ember-resistant zone" where fire embers land on rock or cement instead of flammable things, like plants. But to residents who live within the proposed area, the drafted ordinance will interfere with the neighborhood's character. Bert Monroy, whose home is located within the proposed limits, would have to remove virtually all of the plants in his garden. "I think they're going a little beyond what's necessary. I know they want to be cautious, and in the insurance companies, they're going crazy," Monroy said. "But, you know, does it really help us to have that extra five feet?" The answer is yes, if you ask City Councilman Brent Blackaby. Blackaby drafted this proposal with the fire department after the Palisades fire in Los Angeles. He said the 900 homes within the proposed limits pose a serious fire risk. "If we can do that, not just one or two or three houses, but do it along that entire ridge, get 60, 70, 80% compliance in those neighborhoods, we're going to give the firefighters a much better chance of holding the line," Blackaby said. Caitlin Yates also lives in the area and understands the reasoning behind Blackaby's proposal but is unsure about the execution. "I hope that they'll consider the financial costs, especially for the retired families who might not have the funds to do the work," Yates said. Blackaby said a financial plan is in the works to take the pressure off residents. Monroy is just hoping the culture of his storybook neighborhood will survive the change. "It's going to take away a lot of the beauty. And you know, that makes this neighborhood what it is," Blackaby said.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man accused of killing teen carrying his child granted bond again
A Gwinnett County man accused of murdering his pregnant teenage girlfriend received bond again. A judge granted Jesus Monroy a $150,000 bond, according to a ruling issued on Friday morning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Monroy faces multiple charges in the murder of 16-year-old Mia Campos last summer. He was 20 at the time of her death and was the father of the child. A different judge had granted him $50,000 bond in August, but it was revoked when new charges were added earlier this year. With the new $150,000 bond, Monroy will have to follow the same terms as the previous order: He cannot have any contact with the family of the alleged victim nor any witness in the case He must stay at home under house arrest and can only leave his home to attend medical appointments or meet with his attorneys. He must wear a GPS ankle monitor and the GPS monitoring company will immediately notified the DA's office if there are any violations. Channel 2 Gwinnett County Bureau Chief Matt Johnson reached out to the DA's Office on Friday morning for a statement. RELATED STORIES: Suspect in 16-year-old's murder is back in jail. Her father says he's now waiting for justice Man back in jail facing additional charges after police say he killed pregnant teen Gwinnett family outraged that suspect in murder of pregnant teen is out on bond Autopsy report reveals cause of death for Gwinnett 16-year-old found dead in woods [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect in 16-year-old's murder is back in jail. Her father says he's now waiting for justice
Gwinnett County police have filed new charges against a man accused of killing a pregnant 16-year-old. Mia Campos was killed in July 2024. Police arrested and charged her ex-boyfriend, Jesus Monroy, with her murder. Now months after a judge granted him bond, Monroy is now charged with statutory rape and child molestation. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Channel 2′s Michael Doudna spoke with Campos' family after Monroy was taken back to jail. 'My soul is not the same. My mind is not the same,' Edward Campos said. Seven months after his daughter's murder, Edward Campos is still left with an empty spot in his home and his heart. 'It's still hard for me because whenever I come home from work, I still see her walking,' he said. On July 14, 2024, Mia Campos told her family that she was going to meet the father of her unborn child. She never returned home. Hours later, Campos' family found her body in a wooded area. Police arrested Monroy for allegedly lying to officers during the investigation and then upgraded the charge to murder. TRENDING STORIES: Woman describes moment tree fell on her home, killed her husband Family of teacher who vanished on Lake Oconee releases statement Dogs attack 11-year-old, brother jumps in to help him: 'I didn't care if they bit me' In August, a judge grant Monroy a $50,000 bond and allowed him to go home to his family. But on Thursday, Gwinnett County police filed new charges. Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office says its special victims unit uncovered new evidence in the case that led to the statutory rape and child molestation charges. With the new charges, Monroy will need another bond hearing if he wants to get back out of jail. Campos family told Doudna that they will continue their push for justice. They hope someone is held responsible for the death of Mia and her unborn son. 'He needs to be prepared because justice is coming,' her father said. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Los Angeles Times
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
The McCharmlys charm local fans — and each other
The McCharmlys, a local band with a retro sound, is made up of four musicians who are all pretty big fans of each other. 'Every single person in this band has been a part of other bands that I love and admire,' said lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Angie Monroy, who started the band in 2018. Monroy was a fan of bassist Yari Bolanos, who was playing with a band called the Mellows in Texas. Dummer Cole Maxwell was a fan of the McCharmlys before he joined the band. 'I was a fan of this band for a long time, and then I saw Angie at a show,' said Maxwell. 'I was, like, what could the be the harm in introducing myself and saying how much I love the music?' Guitarist Eddie Gutierrez was last to join the band in 2021. 'Angie says that when I joined the band at that time, it felt like the band really solidified,' Gutierrez said. The Santa Ana-based group borrows their name from an obscure Beatles interview in which John Lennon introduces the band as 'George Parasol, Ringo Stone and Paul McCharmly.' 'I guess technically, John Lennon named us,' said Monroy. They have been making a name for themselves in the local Orange County and Los Angeles music scene with a sound that blends elements of surf rock, '60s girl groups and old-fashioned rock 'n' roll. Their latest record, 'You'll Be Fine,' dropped on Jan. 14, released on Nu-Tone Records, a sister label to Hi-Tide Recordings. The band celebrated with a listening party at Bar 616 in Santa Ana where their own fans got to hear the song for the first time and watch a screening of the pulp noir-style music video. 'From the beginning there wasn't an aim to be retro-sounding,' said Monroy. 'The sound really developed when everybody came together. We all have our own influences and ones we all have in common.' Collectively the group references the Ramones, Roy Orbison and the Beach Boys as key influencers of their sound, but members' Mexican American heritage finds its way into the music as well. 'The stuff that I like, that I grew up with, is really just a lot of music that my folks listened to, like rock 'n' roll from the past,' said Gutierrez. 'Watching 'La Bamba' as kid made a huge impact on me.' Monroy agrees. 'I was raised on banda fresa, banda limon, all these different genres and a lot of really strong women, like Lola Beltran and Ana Gabriel, women with really raspy, rock 'n' roll voices,' said Monroy. 'Mariachi can still be rock 'n' roll, in a way.' The McCharmlys single 'Tu Seras Mi Baby,' a Spanish-language take on the Ronettes' 1963 hit 'Be My Baby,' currently has 355,810 listens on Spotify. 'We are Latinos, our parents are immigrants and they are the ones who showed us pretty much everything, and doing this song, specifically 'Tu Seras Mi Baby,' was inspired by Les Surfs,' said Monroy. A lesser known group than the Ronettes, Les Surfs was a pop group from Madagascar that recorded from 1964 until 1971. 'They sing in lots of different languages but they do 'Tu Seras Mi Baby' in Spanish, and us being nerds about vinyl and enjoying old music on YouTube, when we saw it we were, like, man, that is a cool one. And of course I have huge love and admiration for Ronnie Spector.' The band has recorded original music in Spanish too, which Monroy calls 'challenging and beautiful' work that connects her to her community. 'Especially when you see a lot of la raza coming through in different places around the world,' Monroy said. 'It's special; you are never alone. Sometimes you feel alone and then you look around, and you're like 'My people are here.'' No matter what language you speak, the McCharmlys feel they have something audiences can connect with. 'Rock 'n' roll is such an inherently American thing, and I think that we all can vibe to that,' said Gutierrez. The vibes are good and the band is enjoying a bit of buzz around their new single. Recently the McCharmlys were featured at a 95.5 KLOS 'Breakfast with the Beatles' live event at Hollywood's Hard Rock Cafe. The 'Breakfast with the Beatles' segment on the popular classic rock radio station introduced Gutierrez to the band's music as a teenager. 'I would tune in to that pretty often, and to be able to play for Chris Carter and just the mere fact that we were on the radio was an honor and privilege,' said Gutierrez. This week band members pack their bags for Spain, where they will play the European music festival 'Rockin' Race Jamboree' ahead of headlining their own tour across the western United States. The McCharmlys will kick off their tour with a show at the Observatory in Santa Ana on Feb.16 with Ramona and Los Tranquilos before playing dates in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. They are excited about the upcoming travel plans but even more excited about getting to connect with fans. 'Music brings people together, and we have created a community around that,' said Gutierrez. 'It is a wonderful thing.'
