What is a driver obligated to do if they hit a dog or cat with their vehicle? - Anaheim news - NewsLocker (2024)

Q: Jim Guthrel of San Bernardino asked what drivers are supposed to do if they hit a dog or a cat with their vehicle. “My understanding, if I accidentally hit a dog or cat, I’m to stop. What for and for how long? What do I do?” he asked.
Guthrel also expressed concerns about putting the animal in his car, about it possibly being vicious, and about the prospect of facing a veterinarian bill he said he can’t pay.
A: This question touches on several issues about the driver&r

Euro 2024: Kylian Mbappé returns and scores in France’s draw with Poland

DORTMUND, Germany — Kylian Mbappé, wearing a mask to protect his broken nose, marked his return at the European Championship with a goal against Poland.
It wasn’t enough for a victory on Tuesday, though, and it’s not enough to solve France’s growing problems at Euro 2024.
Mbappé removed his protective mask to celebrate in front of his team’s fans after converting a 56th-minute penalty. But Robert Lewandowski earned the 1-1 draw with a 79th-minute spot

McDonald’s $5 Meal Deal went on sale today. Here’s what you get

McDonald’s eagerly anticipated $5 Meal Deal is now on sale in Southern California.
The deal appeared on McDonald’s app after 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, the time restaurants switch over from their breakfast menu.
“The rumors = true,” says McDonald’s website.
Sort of, a spot check of prices throughout Southern California revealed.
The deal includes four items from the fast food giant’s existing $1 $2 $3 Dollar Menu.
The items are a sandwich, either a McDouble or a McCh

Don’t fall for this scam using vacant properties to target renters and homebuyers, expert warns

Imagine handing over thousands of dollars, signing a lease for a home and moving all your belongings in — only to find out that you were scammed.
Steve DuBrueler, founder and CEO of Coldwell Banker Premier, said there has been a surge in scams involving vacant properties. Now in his 36th year in the business, DuBrueler wants to make the public aware. The Coldwell Banker affiliate, based in Winchester, operates an office in Virginia Beach.“We’ve seen an uptick in this for vacant

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Why banks are quietly dumping real estate loans

By Matthew Goldstein | The New York Times
Some Wall Street banks, worried that landlords of vacant and struggling office buildings won’t be able to pay off their mortgages, have begun offloading their portfolios of commercial real estate loans hoping to cut their losses.
It’s an early but telling sign of the broader distress brewing in the commercial real estate market, which is hurting from the twin punches of high interest rates, which make it harder to refinance loans, and low occ

Maui leaders consider restricting vacation rentals for tourists

By Audrey McAvoy | The Associated Press
Alicia Humiston bought her condo in Lahaina after she visited Maui and fell for its rainforests, lava fields and the whales that gather offshore. She travels there about three times a year and rents out her unit for short periods when she’s not in Hawaii.
“Maui was my dream place,” she said in a phone interview from her home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
But now Maui’s mayor wants to make it impossible for Humiston and thousands of

Lots of gray whales are swimming under the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco Bay. Why?

Gray whales have been veering off their normal routes along the West Coast and swimming under the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco Bay in unprecedented numbers.
Using thousands of photographs of distinctive markings on the whales’ backs to identify them, marine scientists have confirmed that at least 71 different gray whales — and possibly 84 or more — swam into the bay between 2018 and 2023, with some staying for more than two months, raising their risk of being hit by ca

The West is warming and drying so fast that a crucial drought-monitoring tool can’t keep up, study says

Drought in the American West is becoming a persistent reality instead of a periodic emergency due to climate change, and a recent study found that an essential tool used to measure drought can’t keep up.
Every week since 1999, the U.S. Drought Monitor has published a new map showing drought conditions across the country, with five categories of drought severity depicted in shades of yellows, oranges and reds. Policymakers and elected leaders in Colorado and other states use the map to make

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Charged with possessing his own gun, Purple Heart recipient suing NYPD for discrimination

Rocco Parascandola | New York Daily News
NEW YORK —Purple Heartrecipient Raffique Khan still can’t believe he was pulled over while driving his BMW in Brooklyn for no apparent reason — then arrested for carrying a legal gun.
Sadly, he says, he can only conclude he was charged because he’s Black.
Khan, 40, retired from theU.S. Armyand now working as an armed federal environment protection specialist assigned toFort Wadsworthon Staten Isl

Incredibly rare proof of first Harry Potter novel, lost for years, goes on sale in Dallas

Kate Marijolovic | Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TNS)
Harry Potter fans have a chance to own a rare copy of the series’ first book.
An uncorrected proof of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” will go to auction in Dallas on July 25.
The book will be open for bids atHeritage Auctions’Historical Platinum auction event.
The uncorrected proof is one of only 200 ever made, the first time Harry Potter appeared in print and British author J.K. Rowling’

How a family’s life can change under Biden’s pathway to legalization for undocumented spouses of US citizens

Before Michael Whitley met Giselle Rodriguez, he didn’t know much about the country’s immigration system, much less about the lives of millions of people living in the country illegally.
But his life, Whitley said, completely changed after falling in love with Rodriguez during their teenage years and finding out she was in the U.S. without legal permission.
When they got married in 2019, he vowed to support his wife through it all, even if that meant living in fear of family separati

More Americans are ending up in Russian jails. Prospects for their release are unclear

By DASHA LITVINOVA and ERIC TUCKER
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — One was a journalist on a reporting trip. Another was attending a wedding. Yet another was a dual national returning to visit family.
All are U.S. citizens now behind bars in Russia on various charges.
Arrests of Americans in Russia are increasingly common with relations sinking to Cold War lows. Washington accuses Moscow of using U.S. citizens as bargaining chips, but Russia insists they all broke the law.
While high-profile priso

Watch: Gov. Gavin Newsom defends progressive values in California State of the State speech

By Adam Beam
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom used his State of the State address on Tuesday to boost President Joe Biden ahead of Thursday’s pivotal presidential debate, comparing Donald Trump’s version of the Republican Party to the rise of fascism prior to World War II and offering Democrats’ ideals as “an antidote to the poisonous populism of the right.”
Nowhere in Newsom’s speech — which was prerecorded and posted online to his social media cha

NBA draft: Adem Bona, UCLA’s top defender, projected to be a 2nd round pick

LOS ANGELES — UCLA sophom*ore center Adem Bona is on the cusp of hearing his name called in this week’s NBA Draft. Although Bona recorded a 40-inch vertical jump, number one amongst centers, he may have to wait until day two, as he is currently projected to be a second-round pick.
If the 2024 Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year is picked, he would make it the third consecutive year a Bruin has been selected in the NBA Draft: Jaime Jaquez Jr., Amari Bailey and Jaylen Clark in 202

Can the officer ask, ‘Do you know why I pulled you over?’ Ask the lawyer

Q: I was surprised to see red lights behind me, and realized that I had to stop and pull over. The officer walked up to my window. Can he ask me why he pulled me over, or is he required to tell me why I was stopped?
L.S., Dana Point
Ron Sokol
A: By law, effective Jan. 1 of this year, law enforcement can no longer ask, “Do you know why I pulled you over?” That’s a no-no (sometimes referred to as a pretext stop). Instead, officers are now required to tell you why you were stopped

Recipe: Goat Cheese Spread with Sweet Peppers is a tasty topping for crackers

Years ago, I became a fan of Trader Joe’s Goat’s Milk Creamy Cheese. It’s a simple mix of goat cheese, goat’s cream, salt, and cheese cultures. Over the years I found many ways to use it, but my standby has been using it as a spread. Lately, I’ve been in the mood to try my hand at creating a goat cheese spread of my own with a little added flavor interest.
I’ve experimented, using my food processor, turning chilled goat cheese into delicious concoctions.

Who is Julian Assange, the polarizing founder of the secret-spilling website WikiLeaks?

By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY and JILL LAWLESS
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — He emerged on the information security scene in the 1990s as a “famous teenage hacker” following what he called an “ itinerant minstrel childhood” beginning in Townsville, Australia. But the story of Julian Assange, eccentric founder of secret-spilling website WikiLeaks, never became less strange — or less polarizing — after he jolted the United States and its allies by revealing s

Visa, Mastercard $30 billion swipe-fee deal blocked by judge

By Paige Smith | Bloomberg
A federal judge in Brooklyn formally rejected a $30 billion settlement between Visa, Mastercard and retailers to cap credit-card swipe fees after telegraphing earlier this month that such a setback in the two-decade long litigation could be expected.
US District Judge Margo Brodie issued the ruling Tuesday, and ordered the parties to confer and respond to the ruling by June 28.
Brodie said at a hearing earlier this month that nothing she heard had changed her mind that

Tesla recalls Cybertrucks twice in a day to fix windshield wipers, loose trim

By Craig Trudell | Bloomberg
Tesla is recalling its Cybertruck model again over faulty windshield-wiper components and trim pieces that may come loose while driving.
The automaker is calling back more than 11,000 Cybertrucks over both issues, according to two reports posted online Tuesday by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The company estimates in the filings that 2% of the pickups may have defective wiper motors, and that 1% may need trim pieces replaced or reworked.
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Ford recalls over 550,000 pickups because transmission can suddenly downshift to 1st

By Tom Krisher | The Associated Press
Ford is recalling more than 550,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the transmissions can unexpectedly downshift to first gear no matter how fast the trucks are going.
The recall covers certain F-150 pickups from the 2014 model year. Ford’s F-Series pickups are the top-selling vehicles in the U.S.
Also see:Kia recalls nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk, urges owners to park them outside
Ford says in documents posted Tuesday by U.S.

Affordable housing project in Old Towne Orange respects history and addresses modern challenge

Walking along South Pixley Street in Orange, it’s impossible to miss the “Happy Birthday” signs planted in the front yards of many homes.
At first glance, it’s as if the people here were, coincidentally, all born around the same date and celebrating by sticking yard signs in the ground. But get close enough to read the small print, and it’s clear that the signs — sponsored by Ricci Realty— are celebrating landmark birthdays of the historic homes of Old T

Israel’s high court orders army to draft ultra-Orthodox men, rattling Netanyahu government

By TIA GOLDENBERG
JERUSALEM — Israel’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled unanimously that the military must begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men for compulsory service, a landmark decision that could lead to the collapse of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition as Israel continues to wage war in Gaza.
The historic ruling effectively puts an end to a decades-old system that granted ultra-Orthodox men broad exemptions from military service while maintaining mandatory

Seth Binzer, lead singer of Crazy Town, dies at 49

Singer Shifty Shellshock of the band Crazy Town has died, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. He was 49.
Shellshock, whose real name was Seth Binzer, died Monday at a residence in Los Angeles County, according to the coroner’s online records.
LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 25: Recording artist Seth “Shifty” Binzer attends the Ubisoft video launch of “Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands” at the Mondrian Hotel’s Skybar on May 25, 2

Casa Vega marks the 100-year anniversary of the Caesar Salad by adding original recipe to the menu

Casa Vega is reaching back in time and embracing family ties to celebrate what is perhaps the most famous salad ever.
This year, the simple but ubiquitous Caesar Salad, which was invented in Tijuana, Mexico, turns 100 years old and the long established San Fernando Valley restaurant is adding the original salad to its menu with the help of a Michelin-starred chef who owns the eatery where it all started.
“It’s just a perfect blend of ingredients, a perfect combination of flavor

16 places to see free fireworks for July 4th 2024 holiday

Bring out the lawn chairs and blankets. Fry up that chicken. It’s time to celebrate our nation’s founding and watch fireworks for 2024. Sadly, more places than ever are now charging money for viewing.
But here’s a list of 16 places where you can still see ooh and aah free. The shows generally start at dark, around 9 p.m.( And note that they’re not always on July 4!)
Friday, June 28
San Pedro: The Port of Los Angeles show can be seen along Harbor Boulevard at Swinford Stre

Laguna Beach transitions trash haulers; new contract set to save city money

After nearly three decades, Laguna Beach will have a new vendor picking up trash, recyclables and green waste around town, with periodic opportunities to dispose of bulk and hazardous waste during the year.
Starting in a week, CR&R will replace Waste Management as the city’s new service. Last year, the City Council voted 3-2 to opt for the new vendor. At the time, Councilmembers Alex Rounaghi and Mark Orgill opposed the switch.
Laguna Beach Mayor Sue Kempf said the transition saves cit

NHRA great John Force remains in ICU Monday after fiery crash

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — NHRA great John Force remained hospitalized in intensive care Monday, one day after afiery, 300-mph crashin the Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.
John Force Racing said in a statement Monday nightthat the 75-year-old Force was still in a Virginia hospital and that doctors “were moving slowly in assessing the extent of the injuries … because of the intensity of the impact.”
The statement said that medical staff will no

San Clemente replaces unpermitted office chair races with family friendly event

It started in 2005 with a few friends racing down a steep San Clemente street in office chairs; a wacky, grassroots event that kicked off the Fourth of July holiday.
But now, the unsanctioned gathering draws crowds in the thousands that line the street firing water balloons at people flying down the road in office chairs – and anything else that can be attached to wheels and ridden down the hill – so city officials say they are hoping a new, family friendly event will be embraced ins

Trump’s pro-immigration proposal

This editorial board has long been critical of Donald Trump’s stances on immigration policy. However, the former president recently described a policy idea that makes perfect sense.
During a discussion with the business and technology-focused All-In podcast, Trump expressed perhaps his most pro-immigration idea to date.
“What I want to do and what I will do is, you graduate from a college, I think you should get automatically, as part of your diploma, a green card to be able to stay

What California’s plan to get insurance to high-risk fire areas means for Orange County

Ted Wright has lived in Orange County for a little over three decades — and had homeowners insurance through a regular insurance company for over two of them.
But within a few years of Wright moving from Irvine to Modjeska Canyon, where he’s been living for the past 11 or so years, the company decided against renewing Wright’s home insurance since his place is located in a high-risk area prone to wildfire, he said. Around the time Wright moved to the canyons, several fires touc