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Articles from the July 13, 2016 edition


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  • Mississsippi State Sen. Charged with Aggravated Assaulting Gardener with Shovel

    Associated Press|Jul 13, 2016

    The Olive Branch police chief said Mississippi state Sen. Chris Massey has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault after a fight in a subdivision. Chief Don Gammage told The Associated Press that Massey, who's a homebuilder, is accused of hurting another person with a shovel. Gammage said police responded to a call about the fight in the suburb of Memphis, Tennessee, just before 11 a.m. Thursday and arrested Massey, the senator's father and two other men. A judge set a $10,000 bond...

  • Mountain Lions: Five Kittens Discovered in Santa Susana Mountains

    Kate Kuykendall, National Park Service|Jul 13, 2016

    THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- National Park Service researchers recently discovered two litters of mountain lion kittens in the eastern Santa Susana Mountains. A total of five kittens, three females and two males, were eartagged and returned to their respective dens earlier this month. The Santa Susanas are a large mountain range that provides a critical habitat connection between the Santa Monica Mountains to the south and Los Padres National Forest to the north. "Despite the challenges mountain...

  • Isaiah Crowell Regrets Instagram Post, But Police Still Sore About It

    Samuel Alioto, Observer Staff Writer|Jul 13, 2016

    Isaiah Crowell apologized Monday for posting an Instagram illustration of a police officer having his throat slit by a hooded figure. The Cleveland Browns running back's post includes a caption which says: "They give police all types of weapons and they continually choose to kill us....#Weak" Crowell removed the image shortly after posting it. In a statement, the athlete, who earns $10 million a year; said it was an "extremely poor decision" in response to police shooting and killing Alton...

  • What could possibly go wrong? Doordash Begins Delivering Alcohol

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Jul 13, 2016
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    Starting this week, Doordash will be delivering alcohol to anyone willing to pay and over the age of 21. Never in the history of booze has it been easier to get buzzed. DoorDash is an on-demand restaurant delivery service. You pick the restaurant; anything from Melisse to Taco Bell, and their "Dashers" visit the restaurant and pick up your order. Trouble is, it's a misdemeanor offense in California, for an adult to sell or give liquor to a minor under 21 years of age. This is an obviously brilli...

  • Take precautions to avoid Zika virus infection during trips abroad

    Dr Nicole Laurie, US Dept of Health Human Services|Jul 13, 2016

    The Zika virus is causing devastating birth defects in countries with outbreaks of the virus. It also causes bad pregnancy outcomes, like miscarriage and stillbirth, and can cause serious neurologic problems as well. Zika is a virus primarily spread through mosquito bites, but unlike other mosquito-borne viruses such as dengue, it can also be spread through sex. Many people travel during the summer, whether to visit family and friends, to take a vacation, or for business. This summer, we urge...

  • Sheriffs play LA Police in a Friendly Game of Rivalrous Baseball

    Deputy Lillian Peck, Sheriffs Information Bureau|Jul 13, 2016

    The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department "Hooks" baseball team was established in 2009 when the Department hosted the Western States Police and Fire Games, one of the largest multi-sport athletic events in the world involving law enforcement and fire service employees, in events ranging from angling to wrestling. The Hooks have since have competed in numerous baseball competitions and charity events. Their mission is to promote camaraderie and physical fitness within the ranks of fellow...

  • LAPD Seeks Possible Serial Rapist in West Los Angeles

    Observer Staff, From Press Release|Jul 13, 2016
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    Law enforcement officials believe two sexual assaults that occurred on July 2 and July 4 in West Los Angeles are related. Both assaults occurred near Santa Monica. Police believe the suspect, described as black and 25-30 years old, may have committed other similar crimes. On Saturday, a woman walking home was grabbed from behind by the suspect and dragged to a dark path. A statement from the LAPD described the assault. "He threw her onto the ground and got on top of her. The victim fought back,...