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Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Search underway for six missing passengers from Cessna plane that crashed off San Diego coast
A search is underway after a small plane carrying six people crashed into the ocean off the coast of San Diego Sunday, authorities said. A twin-engine Cessna 414 crashed around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, not long after taking off, about three miles west of Point Loma. Coast Guard officials said they found a debris field off the coast in an area where water is estimated to be about 200 feet deep. The Coast Guard said on X that a Jayhawk helicopter, a fixed-wing aircraft, a cutter and two small boats were dispatched to search for survivors. First responders across multiple agencies scoured the area into the evening in search of survivors, though none had been located as of Monday. A surfer who witnessed the plane tumbling out of the sky thought it was doing stunts, he told NBC Los Angeles. "I saw him come down at an angle. He wasn't flying straight to the ground," said Tyson Wislofsky. "The next time he came out of the clouds, he went straight into the water. But after I saw this splash, about six seconds later, it was dead silent. I knew that they went in the water, nose first, at a high speed.' The plane is owned by Optimal Health Systems, a nutritional supplement company based out of Pima, Arizona, about two and a half hours outside Phoenix, according to NBC. The plane took off from San Diego International Airport and was headed for Phoenix, according to data from FlightAware. The National Transportation Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating. The identities of the six people aboard the plane were not immediately known. The crash comes less than a month after a small Cessna plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood, killing six people. With reporting from the Associated Press.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Search underway for six missing passengers from Cessna plane that crashed off San Diego coast
A search is underway after a small plane carrying six people crashed into the ocean off the coast of San Diego Sunday, authorities said. A twin-engine Cessna 414 crashed around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, not long after taking off, about three miles west of Point Loma. Coast Guard officials said they found a debris field off the coast in an area where water is estimated to be about 200 feet deep. The Coast Guard said on X that a Jayhawk helicopter, a fixed-wing aircraft, a cutter and two small boats were dispatched to search for survivors. First responders across multiple agencies scoured the area into the evening in search of survivors, though none had been located as of Monday. A surfer who witnessed the plane tumbling out of the sky thought it was doing stunts, he told NBC Los Angeles. "I saw him come down at an angle. He wasn't flying straight to the ground," said Tyson Wislofsky. "The next time he came out of the clouds, he went straight into the water. But after I saw this splash, about six seconds later, it was dead silent. I knew that they went in the water, nose first, at a high speed.' The plane is owned by Optimal Health Systems, a nutritional supplement company based out of Pima, Arizona, about two and a half hours outside Phoenix, according to NBC. The plane took off from San Diego International Airport and was headed for Phoenix, according to data from FlightAware. The National Transportation Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating. The identities of the six people aboard the plane were not immediately known. The crash comes less than a month after a small Cessna plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood, killing six people. With reporting from the Associated Press.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
LA man creates device to deter homeless from sleeping outside his condo — but is it the best solution?
In West Hollywood, a new device called the "Blue Chirper" is stirring controversy as it aims to deter homeless individuals from settling near businesses. Invented by Santa Monica resident Stephen McMahon, the device emits a chirping sound and flashes blue light when it detects motion. McMahon describes it as a non-aggressive deterrent. Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's how I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 6 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Nervous about the stock market in 2025? Find out how you can access this $1B private real estate fund (with as little as $10) "We're not trying to punish anybody," he told NBC Los Angeles. "We're just trying to divert them." The Blue Chirper, priced at about $400, was developed after McMahon experienced homeless encampments outside his condominium complex's storage area. He also noted a break-in and a neighbor with her infant daughter being assaulted, according to the Los Angeles Times. Local news channel KTLA5 says McMahon has sold about two dozen devices to business owners and residents in various Southern California locations, including the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica. In West Hollywood, it was recently placed near a Trader Joe's on Santa Monica Boulevard. While some area residents appreciate the effort to keep sidewalks clear, others find the constant chirping and flashing lights disruptive. 'It's so annoying,' grocery shopper Jeffrey Howard told the Los Angeles Times. 'It's like an alarm from a smoke detector that you're just waiting for somebody to turn off.' Another shopper, Travis Adam Wright, called it a bad look for West Hollywood. It feels like 'a jerk's first response to people living on the street,' he said. The city has received no official complaints, but a code enforcement officer is set to assess the situation. As one local woman pointed out, it may be more impactful to address the root of the issue rather than just one symptom. 'It makes me sad that that's what we're doing to get people to move on. On the other hand, this is someone's business, it's their livelihood,' she told NBC. 'We need just a better solution to the homeless situation.' Read more: Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says — and that 'anyone' can do it This local initiative comes amid a national surge in homelessness. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), over 770,000 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night in January 2024, marking the largest number since data collection began and 19% more than in 2007. Factors contributing to this rise include rising inflation, stagnating wages among middle- and lower-income households and a severe shortage of affordable housing, with median rent increasing by 18% since 2020, says the National Alliance to End Homelessness, and a deficit of over 7 million affordable rental homes nationwide, according to National Low Income Housing Coalition estimates. Notably, the baby boomer generation is facing homelessness at unprecedented rates. People aged 65 and older are now the fastest-growing group among the homeless population, with Justice in Aging projections indicating their numbers will peak by 2030. Many in this demographic struggle with rising housing costs on fixed incomes. In fact, in the 2024 HUD report, about one in five people experiencing homelessness on a single night was 55 or older. Almost half of adults in this age group (46%) were experiencing homelessness in "places not meant for human habitation." While a chirper may get rid of people occupying public stairways, it does nothing to address the broader issue at large — and a substantial solution remains to be seen. Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead How much cash do you plan to keep on hand after you retire? Here are 3 of the biggest reasons you'll need a substantial stash of savings in retirement Robert Kiyosaki warns of a 'Greater Depression' coming to the US — with millions of Americans going poor. But he says these 2 'easy-money' assets will bring in 'great wealth'. How to get in now Here are 5 'must have' items that Americans (almost) always overpay for — and very quickly regret. How many are hurting you? Like what you read? Join 200,000+ readers and get the best of Moneywise straight to your inbox every week. This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
New York Post
a day ago
- General
- New York Post
LA family's been visiting empty grave to mourn their mother for 4 years after headstone mishap at cemetery: lawsuit
Grave error. Loved ones who spent years grieving their beloved family matriarch at her Los Angeles burial site were horrified to learn they had been visiting an empty grave the whole time due to a misplaced headstone, according to a lawsuit and reports. The family of the late Hasmik Demirchayn – who fled oppression from the Soviet Union in the 1980s for a better life in the US – spent the past nearly four years coming to grieve, pray, celebrate birthdays and even put up a decorated Christmas tree at an empty plot that had a headstone with her name, according to local reports. 3 Hasmik Demirchayn was buried in an unmarked plot at a cemetery, while an empty plot was given her gravestone, according to a lawsuit. Demirchyan Family Photo Marine, Hasmik's middle child, has been overwhelmed with guilt and shame for visiting the wrong gravestone, she tearfully recalled to NBC4 Los Angeles. 'When she passed, I thought, 'At least, we have given her a peaceful, respectful place to rest.' But seeing her memorial tablet placed on the wrong grave, it felt like losing her all over again,' the daughter said. 'We were just talking to an empty spot.' After Hasmik Demirchayn died of a heart attack in 2021, her children buried her in one of the plots that the family had purchased in 2008 at the Hollywood Hills location of Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Since then, her children have come to visit the gravesite and commemorate a woman they described to NBC Los Angeles as the 'perfect mom.' 'For a year, I was there every weekend, taking her flowers, and sitting and talking to her,' Marine told local station. It wasn't until this April when the children had to bury their father, who had been happily married to his wife for several decades, that they realized there had been a terrible mistake. Chris, Hasmik's son, told KTLA News that during his father's funeral service, a mortician confessed to him that his mother's headstone was above an empty plot, while her body was buried in a plot with no marker. The gravestone had been placed in 'space 1,' while the beloved matriarch was buried in 'space 2,' one plot over to the right, according to KTLA. 'It was an embarrassing moment. It was a shocking moment. It's a violation of trust,' Chris said, recalling the shocking conversation. 'I feel betrayed because we have been speaking to an empty plot.' 3 The gravestone of Hasmik Demirchayn, who died of a hear attack in July 2021. Demirchyan Family Photo Despite the cemetery fixing the mistake and moving the headstone to the right burial spot, the family has filed a lawsuit in the hopes that a similar mistake can be avoided in the future. The Demirchyan family sued Forest Lawn Mortuary and the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Association for fraud, breach of contract, negligence and negligent infliction of emotional distress and is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, according to a lawsuit obtained by PEOPLE. 'While we appreciate Forest Lawn for taking appropriate action to correct their error right after they discovered it, it still is inexcusable because this would not have come to light if my client hadn't suffered another loss,' Rosie Zilifyan, the family's attorney, told local outlets. 3 The family of Hasmik Demirchayn is suing after they learned that they had been visiting an empty plot for four years, according to the suit. AP Apologizing and fixing the mistake doesn't take away the heartache, the family said. 'They think saying sorry and moving it makes up for what was four years of mourning that we did, and we're still grieving,' George Eskichyan, Hasmik's grandson, told KTLA. 'This adds an extra layer of hurt and pain.'
NBC News
4 days ago
- Politics
- NBC News
Immigration officials target multiple Los Angeles sites in raids that 'deeply angered' mayor
LOS ANGELES — Federal immigration authorities raided 'multiple locations' throughout the city on Friday, officials said, in action that drew an immediate rebuke from the mayor and a distanced response from city police. Agents targeted clothing manufacturer, importer and wholesaler Ambiance Apparel in the city's Fashion District, U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli told NBC Los Angeles. The agents served a search warrant and were looking for "fictitious employee documents," Essayli said. A rep for Ambiance Apparel could not be immediately reached for comment on Friday. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said there were federal immigration raids at "multiple locations" that spread "terror in our communities." 'This morning, we received reports of federal immigration enforcement actions in multiple locations in Los Angeles," Bass said in a statement. "As Mayor of a proud city of immigrants, who contribute to our city in so many ways, I am deeply angered by what has taken place. These tactics sow terror in our communities and disrupt basic principles of safety in our city." She added: "My Office is in close coordination with immigrant rights community organizations. We will not stand for this.' Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell was quick state that his staff had no role in the federal action. 'Today the LAPD became aware that ICE was conducting operations in the City of Los Angeles," he said. "I'm aware that these actions cause anxiety for many Angelenos, so I want to make it clear: the LAPD is not involved in civil immigration enforcement." Eleven members of the 15-member L.A. City Council condemned the action. "This indiscriminate targeting of children and families not only harms the individuals who are directly impacted, but destroys our communities' sense of trust and safety in their own homes," the lawmakers said in a joint statement. "We condemn this in no uncertain terms: Los Angeles was built by immigrants and it thrives because of immigrants. We will not abide by fear tactics to support extreme political agendas that aim to stoke fear and spread discord in our city."
