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Jared Muros and 7450 Spread Joy with Massive Charity Event: A Fusion of Fashion and Philanthropy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:33 GMT

In a heartwarming display of generosity and community spirit, fashion tastemaker and content creator Jared Muros, alongside 7450 (Eli Hayman), put on an unforgettable charity event that combined style with compassion. The event, held at 7450 Melrose Ave., saw an impressive turnout of approximately 800 attendees throughout the day.The focus of this wonderful gathering was a toy drive that surpassed all expectations, collecting over 1000 toys. The charitable initiative extended its reach to prominent institutions such as Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), Cedar Sinai, CHOC, and local school districts like East Whittier City School District, where Jared himself attended school.Jared Muros, a well-known figure in the LA fashion scene, collaborated with corporate giants like Adidas, Nesquik, and Power 106 to make this event possible. Alongside these sponsors, over 50 streetwear brands joined forces, showcasing not only their dedication to fashion but also their commitment to m...

San Ramon woman arrested on torture charges for allegedly burning son with hot knife

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:33 GMT

SAN RAMON — A 43-year-old woman was arrested last week for allegedly burning her son’s leg as a punishment for getting in trouble at school, authorities said.The San Ramon woman was arrested Dec. 20 on suspicion of torture, mayhem, and child abuse for allegedly heating a four-inch knife on the stove and pressing it against her son’s leg, causing two burn marks. This newspaper is not naming the woman to protect the identity of her elementary-school-aged son.The investigation started after teachers at a local elementary school tipped off police that the boy had severe burn marks on his leg. The woman later told police that her son had been disciplined at school for a week earlier bullying another student, so she wanted to give him a punishment he’d never forget, authorities said.During her interview with police, the woman was apologetic. Authorities say she bought medical items to treat her son’s burns but didn’t take him to the hospital. The boy wa...

Car fire blocks eastbound traffic at Caldecott Tunnel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:33 GMT

(KRON) -- People driving eastbound through the Caldecott Tunnel Tuesday afternoon experienced significant delays. The left tunnel was blocked due to a car fire. The fire was reported by California Highway Patrol at 4:45 p.m. According to CHP's traffic log, the car was fully engulfed. The scene was later cleared and traffic began moving again.Freeway cameras showed eastbound traffic on CA-24 backed up in front of the tunnel.

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun of Oscar-winning film 'Parasite' is found dead

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:33 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Lee Sun-kyun, a popular South Korean actor best known for his role in the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite," was found dead in a car in Seoul on Wednesday, authorities said, after weeks of an intense police investigation into his alleged drug use.Police and emergency officers initially found Lee in what they believed was an unconscious state in the car parked on a street in northern Seoul. Emergency officers later confirmed he was dead, according to Seoul's Seongbuk police station.Police had been searching for Lee, 48, after receiving a report that he was missing, Seongbuk police said. They refused to provide further details including whether they had determined Lee killed himself. But South Korean media outlets including Yonhap news agency said that Lee's family earlier Wednesday reported to police that he left home after writing a message similar to a suicide note.Lee's body was later transported to a nearby Seoul hospital, according to Seongbuk police. Lee ...

Pedestrian seriously injured after collision in Vaughan, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:33 GMT

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a collision involving a vehicle in Vaughan late Tuesday, York Regional Police officers say.According to a post on social media, a police spokesperson said emergency crews were called to the area of Dufferin Street and Langstaff Road in the city’s southeast end at around 9:45 p.m.The circumstances leading up to the collision weren’t immediately clear.In an update, investigators said the pedestrian’s injuries were determined to be non-life-threatening.Officers said the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene of the collision. It’s not clear what, if any, charges the driver might face.Investigators closed the eastbound lanes of Langstaff Road to collect evidence.Update – Confirmed injuries are non life-threatening. Roads are re-opened. https://t.co/mQD1XAxG19— York Regional Police (@YRP) December 27, 2023

9 people have died in wild weather in Australian states of Queensland and Victoria, officials say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:33 GMT

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — At least nine people have died in wild weather in the Australian eastern states of Queensland and Victoria, officials said on Wednesday.Three men were killed after a boat with 11 people aboard capsized in rough weather in Moreton Bay off the south Queensland coast on Tuesday, police said.Ambulances took the eight survivors to hospital in stable conditions.A 59-year-old woman was killed by a falling tree at the Queensland city of Gold Coast on Monday night. The body of a 9-year-old girl was found on Tuesday in the neighboring city of Brisbane hours after she disappeared in a flooded stormwater drain.The bodies of a 40-year-old woman and a 46-year-old woman were found in the Mary River in the Queensland town of Gympie. They were among three women swept into the flooded river through a stormwayter drain on Tuesday. Another 46-year-old woman managed to save herself.Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll blamed “extraordinarily difficult weather” for t...

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun of Oscar-winning film ‘Parasite’ is found dead

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:33 GMT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Lee Sun-kyun, a popular South Korean actor best known for his role in the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite,” was found dead in a car in Seoul on Wednesday, authorities said, after weeks of an intense police investigation into his alleged drug use.Police and emergency officers initially found Lee in what they believed was an unconscious state in the car parked on a street in northern Seoul. Emergency officers later confirmed he was dead, according to Seoul’s Seongbuk police station.Police had been searching for Lee, 48, after receiving a report that he was missing, Seongbuk police said. They refused to provide further details including whether they had determined Lee killed himself. But South Korean media outlets including Yonhap news agency said that Lee’s family earlier Wednesday reported to police that he left home after writing a message similar to a suicide note.Lee’s body was later transported to a nearby Seoul hospital, according ...

Wood River father shoots man accused of harming daughter, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:33 GMT

WOOD RIVER, Ill. – Two men are recovering after shooting each other in Wood River, Illinois, early Tuesday morning after police said a father took matters into his own hands.According to the Wood River Police Department, the shooting happened off North 6th Street, right by Lewis and Clark Junior High School.A woman showed up at her parents’ home around 2:30 a.m. She had been severely beaten.Police claim the woman’s father tracked down the man accused of harming his daughter and shot him in the middle of the street.Both men suffered gunshot wounds, according to police. Both men were taken to a local hospital; one by ambulance, the other via helicopter.FOX 2 spoke with neighbors off camera who said they witnessed the shooting. One neighbor said that after he heard a pop, he stepped outside and saw the older man standing over the younger one, pointing a gun at him. He heard the younger man beg the older man not to shoot him, followed by the older man saying, “That’s my daughter! She me...

South Hayward gang members take plea deals in ‘Operation Winter Storm’ case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:33 GMT

HAYWARD — Four men accused of various violent crimes to benefit their South Hayward-based gang have accepted plea deals and prison terms ranging from seven to 17 years and eight months, court records show.On Dec. 15, Hayward resident Dezmon Wren, 26, pleaded no contest to attempted murder and accessory charges for an agreed-upon sentence of 17 years and eight months in prison. His conviction marked the latest adjudication in a five-count criminal case that resulted from a 2017 police wiretap investigation dubbed Operation Winter Storm.Wren’s co-defendants Robert Navarro, Jeswal Prakash, and Roger Castelan have all accepted plea deals ranging from seven to 11 years in state prison. They were all accused of plotting to commit violent crimes, including shootings, against rivals.The gang at the center of the case is known as East Las Palmas gang, or ELP, a subset of the Norteños based in South Hayward. The investigation was prompted by a string of gang shootings and homicide...

Oakley police search for person who stole from UPS store on Christmas morning

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:33:33 GMT

(KRON) -- The Oakley Police Department is searching for someone who allegedly took packages from a UPS store on multiple occasions, the City of Oakley announced. The first theft allegedly happened at about 3:45 a.m. on Christmas morning. The suspect was seen on surveillance video breaking into the UPS store at 2063 Main St. through the front door and taking packages from behind the counter area. The suspect drove a white Ford superduty truck with an extended body. It had no license plates and aftermarket black wheels. Image from the City of Oakley.Image from the City of Oakley.The suspect was back at 4:05 a.m. on Boxing Day, the city said. They entered through the "compromised" front door and stole more packages from behind the counter and a small safe. Food truck stolen on Christmas Eve found at homeless encampment During the first burglary, the suspect wore a bright orange shirt or vest, dark pants, gloves and a mask. They wore all dark clothing the second time. After the Chri...