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Yahoo
26-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Borel Fire wonder dog is now living a survivor's life of luxury in Tehachapi
TEHACHAPI, Calif. (KGET) — In the matter of Dog vs. Fire, the winner is the dog! Remember this little story from last year's Borel Fire? If exhausted Kern County firefighters needed a morale boost they got one last July 26 — a grateful, abandoned dog, injured by the flames, who turned up just as the men were refilling their depleted reserves of stamina and preparing to move on. They called the pooch Walker, after Walker Basin, where introductions were first made. RELATED: Kern County firefighters rescue dog in Borel Fire Engine 318 from Stallion Springs found the dog with significant burns on all four paws. The three-year-old Shepherd-cattle dog mix recovered at the Tehachapi Veterinary Hospital. Stormy Fralick, a staff tech at the vet hospital, looked after him. Kern County Animal Services searched for the dog's owner, who they realized might have lost their home in the fire or might have otherwise evacuated. They placed 'found dog' notices all over social media, gave it some time — and ultimately allowed Fralick to adopt him. Now his name is Reggie — and photographic evidence suggests he's happy, healthy and enjoying his two adoptive siblings. All's well that ends well. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Yahoo
Coroner identifies Tehachapi homicide victim
An 83-year-old Tehachapi man has been identified as the victim of a homicide, and his grandson has been charged with first-degree murder. Early Tuesday afternoon, the Kern County Coroner's office released a statement identifying Norman E. Higginbotham as the victim in a case that began with the discovery of his body on June 13 in an 'open mountainous area' near the 24000 block of Banducci Road. Previously, the Kern County Sheriff's Office reported that the deceased body was found in a large shipping container — commonly referred to as a Sea Train — on Alps Drive and Banducci Road, southwest of the city of Tehachapi. According to the coroner's report, a postmortem examination determined that he sustained multiple stab wounds. The report noted that family members have been notified. Lori Meza, information officer for the Kern County Sheriff's Office, said in an email on Monday that the suspect, Skyler Higginbotham, 23, was arrested at about 7 p.m. June 25 in the vicinity of Madre Street and Park Road, which is near Golden Hills Elementary School. An obituary notice for Norman Higginbotham's mother, Alice Freemon, identified Skyler Higginbotham as one of her great-grandchildren, and neighbors reported in social media posts that the younger man was Norman Higginbotham's grandson. According to his LinkedIn page, Norman Higginbotham was a reentry student when he began his studies at Bakersfield College in 1989. He worked as a tutor part-time at the college while also working for the city of Tehachapi and commuting to Bakersfield for school. He continued his education at California State University, Bakersfield, earning a bachelor's degree in sociology with a minor in religious studies. He went on to obtain a teaching credential and worked as a teacher in Southern Kern Unified School District and Tehachapi Unified School District. KCSO records show that Skyler Jeremiah Higginbotham, date of birth June 9, 2002, is being held in the Lerdo Justice Facility in Bakersfield with a charge of murder, first degree. He is scheduled for a hearing in Kern County Superior Court, Metropolitan Division, at 9 a.m. on July 9. — Claudia Elliott
Malay Mail
25-06-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Greenbriar Sustainable Living Inc. Highlights Progress on Water Rights for Sage Ranch and Discusses Tehachapi Water Market
Completing Water Acquisitions : Finalizing agreements for the remaining 109 net acre-feet in the coming months, supported by our $40M construction loan commitment from Voya. : Finalizing agreements for the remaining 109 net acre-feet in the coming months, supported by our $40M construction loan commitment from Voya. Refiling the WSA : Submitting an updated Water Supply Assessment to confirm Sage Ranch's water security, paving the way for construction start, which can be done regardless of the 4 th COA. : Submitting an updated Water Supply Assessment to confirm Sage Ranch's water security, paving the way for construction start, which can be done regardless of the 4 COA. Engaging the Community : Maintaining transparent dialogue with local stakeholders to ensure Sage Ranch delivers sustainable, entry-level housing, bolstered by the USDA 502D Direct Loan program and other federal mortgage programs for the hard-working professionals in the Tehachapi region. : Maintaining transparent dialogue with local stakeholders to ensure Sage Ranch delivers sustainable, entry-level housing, bolstered by the USDA 502D Direct Loan program and other federal mortgage programs for the hard-working professionals in the Tehachapi region. Aligning with Regulators: Partnering with state and local authorities to promote efficient water use and compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), ensuring Sage Ranch sets a standard for responsible development. Scottsdale, Arizona - Newsfile Corp. - June 24, 2025 - Greenbriar Sustainable Living Inc. (TSXV: GRB) (OTC Pink: GEBRF) ("Greenbriar" or the "Company") is pleased to share progress in securing water rights for its 995-home Sage Ranch development in Tehachapi, California. This update highlights Greenbriar's advancements toward meeting water supply goals, clarifies fair pricing benchmarks, and emphasizes our partnering efforts with local water rights holders and the City of is pleased to announce that we have secured 188 net acre-feet (282 base acre-feet) of adjudicated water rights in the Tehachapi Basin, either through direct ownership or binding option agreements. With only 109 net acre-feet (164 base acre-feet) needed to reach the 297 net acre-feet required for our Water Supply Assessment (WSA), we are plan to complete this milestone in the foreseeable future. From 2024 court filings using excerpts from the Tehachapi Cummings County Water District, the Tehachapi Basin has a robust surplus, including over 2,400 adjudicated acre-feet of unused water annually from an 8,020 base acre-feet allocation and a court filed 23,000+ acre-feet of state water, ensuring ample supply to support the local community. The adjudicated Tehachapi basin contains 370,000 that Greenbriar at this moment is choosing adjudicated deeded water rights (versus river water from the State Water Project) and we are working with local owners of water rights to obtain the additional increment in its informed opinion, anticipates future purchases to remain within a fair range of $8,000 to $11,000 per acre-feet (albeit with some upside pressure due to Greenbriar's short-term demand requirement on the market), reflecting the basin's overall surplus supply and ensuring equitable value for all parties. Related benchmarks include a company director selling at $10,000 per baseline acre-feet purchased by Golden Hills in 2024, and a purchase in 2023 and 2024 by the City of Tehachapi for 23 baseline acre-feet from the Gerson Stiekman Trust (2023) and 55 baseline acre-feet from the Bozenich Trust (2024), each for $7, there is an inaccurate data point in the local media stating that our firm paid $29,000 per baseline acre foot for water in a July 2024 article. To clarify -- the price Greenbriar paid for this option was not $29,000 per acre feet, but rather less than $11,000 per acre feet. Greenbriar is actively working with local media to correct this inaccurate $29,000 figure, reinforcing our commitment to transparency and accurate market Greenbriar secures the remaining 109 net acre-feet, we anticipate in our opinion, a softening and likely decline of water prices in the Tehachapi Basin, driven by the market's significant surplus. With over 2,400 acre-feet of adjudicated water unused each year and 23,000+ acre-feet of state water available, the basin's overall supply far exceeds current demand. After completing our purchases, Greenbriar believes that the absence of its buying activity is likely to lead to prices stabilizing at lower levels, rather than the current benchmarks of $8,000 to $11,000 driven solely by Greenbriar. The above is verified by many government parties willing to lease Greenbriar adjudicated water, but Greenbriar believes that direct ownership is the current way to shift likely represents an opportunity for water rights holders to monetize idle assets and for future projects to access water cost-effectively, aligning with our shared goal of sustainable resource views this as a positive step toward a more efficient and accessible water market, benefiting the Tehachapi community and is working to collaborate with key water rights holders in a collegial and mutually beneficial manner to secure the remaining water rights. Our approach prioritizes fair pricing, open communication, and shared commitment to unlocking the value of unused water, which currently generates minimal leasing to no revenue for owners while supporting low-cost agricultural leases. By working together, we aim to create opportunities that advance Sage Ranch while providing economic benefits for water owners, fostering a spirit of partnership that strengthens the Tehachapi Basin's water is working to deepen its collaboration with the City of Tehachapi, the California State Water Resources Control Board, and other regional partners as we finalize our water portfolio. Our roadmap includes:Greenbriar's progress in securing water rights reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering Sage Ranch as a beacon of sustainable living. With strong committed financing from Voya, a path to meeting water needs, and collaborative partnerships, we are poised to create a vibrant community that enhances Tehachapi's economic and environmental landscape. The anticipated softening of water prices post-acquisition will further support sustainable development in the region, creating opportunities for all stakeholders. We extend our gratitude to our shareholders, water rights holders, and the City of Tehachapi for their support and look forward to sharing further milestones as we bring Sage Ranch to has timely filed to the Appeal Court the PREB approval to our PREPA approved settlement. The settlement requires the completion of some terms in the draft PPOA and this additional language is required to make the settlement company's independent professional engineers are replotting the 6,726 approved lots (67% of that belong to our property) to better connect the first 400 units to the existing water and sewage is a leading developer of sustainable real estate and renewable energy. With long-term, high impact projects and led by a successful industry-recognized operating and development team, Greenbriar targets deep valued assets directed at accretive shareholder J. CiachurskiChief Executive Officer and DirectorPhone: 949.903.5906This news release includes "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and United States securities laws (together, "forward-looking statements"). All statements included in this news release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements including, without limitation, statements with respect to the closing of the Shares for Debt Transaction, the issuance of Common Shares, and the approval of the Shares for Debt Transaction by the TSX Venture Exchange. Forward-looking statements include predictions, projections and forecasts and are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "potential", "target", "budget", "propose" and "intend" and statements that an event or result "may", "will", "should", "could" or "might" occur or be achieved and other similar expressions and includes the negatives statements are based on a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by management based on the business and markets in which the Company operates, are inherently subject to significant operational, economic, and competitive uncertainties, risks and contingencies. These include assumptions regarding, among other things: general business and economic conditions. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and actual results, and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include those described under the heading "Risks and Uncertainties" in the Company's most recently filed MD&A (a copy of which is available under the Company's SEDAR profile at ). The Company does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except in accordance with applicable law. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Daily Mail
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Shocking pictures show Tory Lanez covered in blood after being stabbed 14 times inside California prison where he is serving ten years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
Shocking images show Tory Lanez covered in blood after being stabbed 14 times inside a Californian prison. The 42-year-old rapper, who is currently serving a decade-long sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion almost five years ago, was brutally ambushed by another inmate on May 12 at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. Images of the injured singer showed him walking through a corridor in grey shorts and gold chains while drenched and splattered with blood with a shocked expression on his face. It comes after a chilling 39-second clip emerged on Wednesday showing Lanez stepping out of a cell and pausing near a staircase when the attacker, identified by The Shade Room as Santino Casio, suddenly charges at him. The stabbing appears to begin while Lanez is still standing, but he quickly collapses to the floor. Roughly 21 seconds in, Casio is seen towering over the rapper, repeatedly jabbing down as Lanez kicks and writhes in a desperate attempt to escape Throughout the attack, Lanez screams 'Oh God' in agony while no one steps in to stop the violence. Eventually, Lanez manages to scramble away and flee down the stairs, disappearing from the camera's view just before the clip ends. Shocking images also show the blood-soaked scene that followed, seen here. Shortly after the attack, Lanez's team released a statement confirming, 'Tory was stabbed 14 times - including 7 wounds to his back, 4 to his torso, 2 to the back of his head, and 1 to the left side of his face.' They added that he 'is now breathing on his own' after 'both of his lungs collapsed, and he was placed on a breathing apparatus.' Reps for Lanez said that 'despite being in pain, he is talking normally, in good spirits, and deeply thankful to God that he is pulling through. 'He also wants to thank everyone for their continued prayers and support.' Lanez was attacked by another inmate at a housing unit at around 7:20am, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed with 'Staff immediately responded, activated 911 and began medical aid. Peterson was subsequently transported to an outside medical facility for further treatment,' Pedro Calderón Michel, the organization's deputy press secretary, told CCI's Investigative Services Unit and the Kern County District Attorney's Office are now investigating the incident. The Office of the Inspector General has also been made aware. An insider told TMZ that an ambulance rushed Lanez to a civilian hospital in Bakersfield, a town about an hour drive away. Page Six reports Lanez was stabbed numerous times in the face. have contacted Lanez's team for comment. Lanez is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence after shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet nearly five years ago. Lanez' team posted an update to the entertainer's 11.3 million Instagram followers Monday He was convicted in December 2022 of assault with a semiautomatic firearm; keeping a loaded and unregistered firearm in a vehicle; and discharging the firearm with gross negligence. In August of 2023, Lanez received a 10-year prison sentence in Los Angeles Superior Court Tuesday, in connection with three felony convictions in the July 2020 incident in the Hollywood Hills. In the sentencing, Judge David Herriford said that the positive portrait Lanez's relatives and friends had painted in their testimony in the trial was 'difficult to reconcile' with his actions toward Megan. 'Sometimes good people do bad things,' Herriford told the court, according to the AP. 'Actions have consequences, and there are no winners in this case.' In the trial, Megan testified Lanez had shot at her feet and yelled at her to dance as she was getting out of an SUV following a party at the home of Kylie Jenner. Megan, who initially did not publicly identify Lanez as the shooter, testified she had to undergo surgery to take bullet fragments out of her feet. 'Since I was viciously shot by the defendant, I have not experienced a single day of peace,' the songstress said in a statement a prosecutor read prior to the sentencing. 'Slowly but surely, I'm healing and coming back, but I will never be the same.' Prior to his sentence being read, Lanez - who faced up to 22 years in custody - had asked the judge for a short sentence or probation, stating his regret of the incident in hindsight. 'If I could turn back the series of events that night and change them, I would,' Lanez told the judge. 'The victim was my friend. 'The victim is someone I still care for to this day. Everything I did wrong that night, I take full responsibility for.' Lanez was credited 10 months for time served, as he has been in custody since his conviction in December. Lanez's lead lawyer Jose Baez said he was 'extremely disappointed' with the sentence, and felt that it was 'to set an example.' since the rapper is a celebrity. Baez added, 'He´s not an example - he's a human being. I have seen vehicular homicide and other cases where there's death, and the defendant still gets less than 10 years.' In February, he filed an appeal, with his legal team claiming 'erroneous admission of evidence' and 'prosecutorial misconduct' as their reason for the appeal, according to Us Weekly. Prosecutors spoke positively of Megan for her fortitude in coming forward amid online hate and mockery aimed at her over the incident involving Lanez. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said, 'I hope that Miss Pete's bravery gives hope to those who feel helpless.' Lanez's Instagram account has remained active during his incarceration, and last week he shared a photo of himself with others that appeared to be taken in prison.
Daily Mail
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Shocking prison video shows Tory Lanez stabbed 14 times while screaming in a pool of blood
Shocking surveillance footage shows the horrifying moment Tory Lanez was stabbed 14 times inside a California prison. The 42-year-old rapper — currently serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion nearly five years ago — was brutally ambushed by another inmate on May 12 at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. In a chilling 39-second video obtained by The Shade Room, seen here, Lanez is seen stepping out of a cell and pausing near a staircase when the attacker, identified by the outlet as Santino Casio, suddenly charges at him. The stabbing appears to begin while Lanez is still standing, but he quickly collapses to the floor. Roughly 21 seconds in, Casio is seen towering over the rapper, repeatedly jabbing down as Lanez kicks and writhes in a desperate attempt to escape. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Throughout the attack, Lanez screams 'Oh God' in agony while no one steps in to stop the violence. Eventually, Lanez manages to scramble away and flee down the stairs, disappearing from the camera's view just before the clip ends. Shocking images also show the blood-soaked scene that followed, seen here. Shortly after Monday's attack, Lanez's team released a statement confirming, 'Tory was stabbed 14 times — including 7 wounds to his back, 4 to his torso, 2 to the back of his head, and 1 to the left side of his face.' They added that he 'is now breathing on his own' after 'both of his lungs collapsed, and he was placed on a breathing apparatus.' Reps for Lanez said that 'despite being in pain, he is talking normally, in good spirits, and deeply thankful to God that he is pulling through. 'He also wants to thank everyone for their continued prayers and support.' Lanez was attacked by another inmate at a housing unit at around 7:20 a.m., the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed with Lanez' team posted an update to the entertainer's 11.3 million Instagram followers Monday 'Staff immediately responded, activated 911 and began medical aid. Peterson was subsequently transported to an outside medical facility for further treatment,' Pedro Calderón Michel, the organization's deputy press secretary, told CCI's Investigative Services Unit and the Kern County District Attorney's Office are now investigating the incident. The Office of the Inspector General has also been made aware. An insider told TMZ that an ambulance rushed Lanez to a civilian hospital in Bakersfield, a town about an hour drive away. Page Six reports Lanez was stabbed numerous times in the face. have contacted Lanez's team for comment. Lanez is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence after shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet nearly five years ago. He was convicted in December 2022 of assault with a semiautomatic firearm; keeping a loaded and unregistered firearm in a vehicle; and discharging the firearm with gross negligence. In August of 2023, Lanez received a 10-year prison sentence in Los Angeles Superior Court Tuesday, in connection with three felony convictions in the July 2020 incident in the Hollywood Hills. In the sentencing, Judge David Herriford said that the positive portrait Lanez's relatives and friends had painted in their testimony in the trial was 'difficult to reconcile' with his actions toward Megan. 'Sometimes good people do bad things,' Herriford told the court, according to the AP. 'Actions have consequences, and there are no winners in this case.' In the trial, Megan testified Lanez had shot at her feet and yelled at her to dance as she was getting out of an SUV following a party at the home of Kylie Jenner. Megan, who initially did not publicly identify Lanez as the shooter, testified she had to undergo surgery to take bullet fragments out of her feet. 'Since I was viciously shot by the defendant, I have not experienced a single day of peace,' the songstress said in a statement a prosecutor read prior to the sentencing. 'Slowly but surely, I'm healing and coming back, but I will never be the same.' Prior to his sentence being read, Lanez - who faced up to 22 years in custody - had asked the judge for a short sentence or probation, stating his regret of the incident in hindsight. 'If I could turn back the series of events that night and change them, I would,' Lanez told the judge. 'The victim was my friend. 'The victim is someone I still care for to this day. Everything I did wrong that night, I take full responsibility for.' In the trial, Megan testified Lanez had shot at her feet and yelled at her to dance as she was getting out of an SUV following a party at the home of Kylie Jenner; Megan pictured last week at the Met Gala Lanez was credited 10 months for time served, as he has been in custody since his conviction in December. Lanez's lead lawyer Jose Baez said he was 'extremely disappointed' with the sentence, and felt that it was 'to set an example.' since the rapper is a celebrity. Baez added, 'He´s not an example - he's a human being. I have seen vehicular homicide and other cases where there's death, and the defendant still gets less than 10 years.' In February, he filed an appeal, with his legal team claiming 'erroneous admission of evidence' and 'prosecutorial misconduct' as their reason for the appeal, according to Us Weekly. Prosecutors spoke positively of Megan for her fortitude in coming forward amid online hate and mockery aimed at her over the incident involving Lanez. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said, 'I hope that Miss Pete's bravery gives hope to those who feel helpless.' Lanez's Instagram account has remained active during his incarceration, and last week he shared a photo of himself with others that appeared to be taken in prison.
