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  • 73-Year-Old Man Who Was Kidnapped As A 6-Year-Old From A California Park Found Safe and Health

    73-Year-Old Man Who Was Kidnapped As A 6-Year-Old From A California Park Found Safe and Health

    A boy who was kidnapped over 70 years ago from a park in California has been found alive and healthy as an elderly man, reports NPR News. He was reunited with his family after his niece used DNA research to locate him, according to police. Luis Albino was just 6 years old when he was taken on February 2, 1951, from Jefferson Park Playground in Oakland

    “by an unknown female who transported him out of state and eventually to the East Coast,”

    police said in a statement. 

    Despite efforts to find him at the time, the search was unsuccessful, and the case remained unsolved for many years. Earlier this year, Albino’s niece visited the Oakland police and shared

    “that her online DNA test results matched an individual believed to be her uncle,”

    police said. Following this, FBI agents, at the request of the Oakland police, interviewed Albino at his home on the East Coast and collected a DNA sample. The results matched with two of his surviving siblings in California, confirming that Albino was indeed the boy who was kidnapped in 1951. 

    The FBI, California Department of Justice, and Oakland police worked together to arrange and cover the costs for Albino to reunite with his family on June 24 of this year.

    “It was an emotional moment for all parties involved and was a family reunion over 70 years in the making,”

    police said.

    The Oakland Police Department did not specify who they think took Albino from the park all those years ago or who raised him. Reports did not specify whether Albino was aware of his abduction due to his young age at the time. Albino’s mother, who was 92, passed away in 2005 without ever knowing what happened to her kidnapped son, according to the Bay Area News Group. 

    This summer, Albino got to meet and spend time with his brother Roger, who was with him at the park on the day he was taken in 1951. Sadly, Roger passed away in August.

    “I think he died happily,”

    63-year-old niece Alida Alequin told the outlet. 

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

    https://twitter.com/wosunews/status/1838749009365676048
  • Why Elon Musk Moved X To Texas: Key Reasons Behind The Strategic Shift

    Why Elon Musk Moved X To Texas: Key Reasons Behind The Strategic Shift

    A few weeks ago, Elon Musk revealed plans to move SpaceX and X to a new base in Texas. The billionaire’s establishments have been in California for some time. But he reconsidered his time there due to some reasons including a recent bill passed in the state. The CEO isn’t the first reputable company to make this move. Other firms including Chevron made strategic moves to relocate to Texas. Over the years, Texas has been home to many tech start-ups and other businesses. Sources confirmed that the city’s unique culture and rich blend of tech and art is responsible. Additionally, big and small-time firms find the environment welcoming for their businesses. Thus, many have moved from the San Francisco Bay Area and California.

    Why Elon Musk Moved X To Texas

    Like any smart business owner, Elon Musk shifted his base to protect his interests and investments. Back in July, the serial entrepreneur was displeased by a law accepted in California. Thus, he broke the news of moving his high-profile companies SpaceX and X. This move was due to the recent law passed in the State regarding the power school yield.

    According to this law, a school is not allowed to mandate staff, parents, or guardians details of their ward’s gender. While the governor maintains that it is in the best interest of the kids, Elon Musk disagrees. Via a tweet, he highlighted his disappointment. It read:

    “This is the final straw. Because of this law and the many others that preceded it, attacking both families and companies, SpaceX will now move its HQ from Hawthorne, California, to Starbase, Texas.”

    This is not the first time the 53-year-old would be nesting in Texas. In 2021, he reportedly moved Tesla’s HQ to the state. Elon Musk who is also a resident of Texas pays no income tax. Another reason for this move may be geared toward consolidating SpaceX’s already large base of operations in Texas. For now, the company already has over 5,000 staff in California. But there is no telling whether they will cut down the staff or move them to the new city. Musk’s reason may also be political. The business owner is all for former POTUS, Donald Trump.

    So far, the pair are heavily against the domineering nature of the LGBTQ movement. Their grouse is with the movement targeting young kids and giving them up to life-changing body modifications. Following Elon Musk’s decision to exit, California’s governor, Giving Newsom taunted him for bending the knee to Trump. He referenced an old post where the president claimed Musk would bend the knee if he asked. Allegedly, the rise of crime in San Francisco equally consolidated Musk’s decision on the move. According to him, getting to work became such a bother as he often overlooks his shoulder.

    Final Note

    Relocation of these tech firms to a new environment might also be due to pressure from stockholders. Experts say that the demands from investors citing their interests may easily influence the relocation of an HQ.

    #Clique, do you think Elon Musk made the right call?

  • California, Grandmother Dies When A Man Attempting Suicide Jumps Off A Highway Overpass and Crashes Onto Her Car

    California, Grandmother Dies When A Man Attempting Suicide Jumps Off A Highway Overpass and Crashes Onto Her Car

    A grandmother from California lost her life when a man, who was trying to take his own life, jumped off a highway overpass and landed on her car, per the NY Post. 

    Margarita Novela Galindo was sitting in the passenger seat next to her husband, Florencio, as they drove on the 210 Freeway near Sylmar, California, around 7 p.m. on August 9. At the same time, the Los Angeles Fire Department received calls about a man threatening to jump off the Roxford Street overpass. 

    The man fell through Galindo’s windshield and landed on her, according to her family. Florencio was not seriously injured. Galindo was taken to a hospital nearby in serious condition. She spent her final weeks in the ICU before she sadly passed away from her injuries.

    “Tragically, my mom passed away, leaving behind me, my brother, my sister, and her seven grandchildren,”

    the son, David Galindo said on GoFundMe. The grieving son went on to say,

    “It’s incredibly unfair that her life was taken because someone else didn’t want theirs,”

    the crowdfunding post said. 

    Florencio, is devastated by his wife’s death but does not hold any anger toward the man who jumped.

    “He doesn’t know what problems he may have had to commit suicide, but he doesn’t have any resentment,”

    her daughter, Stephanie Galindo told the outlet. 

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Man Waited Two Years Before Killing Former Friend and Classmate Who He Blamed For Getting Him Expelled In High School

    Man Waited Two Years Before Killing Former Friend and Classmate Who He Blamed For Getting Him Expelled In High School

    A California man is expected to spend his life behind bars for the murder of a classmate he believed was responsible for his expulsion from high school, reports Law & Crime.

    Owen Skyler Shover, 23, from Hesperia, killed 16-year-old Aranda Isabel Briones in January 2019 and buried her in the nearby San Bernardino Mountains, but her body has never been found. Recently, a jury found Shover guilty of first-degree murder with special circumstances. Under Golden State law, special circumstances are factors that can make a person’s sentence tougher.

    On January 13, 2019, two of Aranda’s friends saw her get into his car, and her blood was later discovered in the trunk of Shover’s car. The two were former friends at Moreno Valley High School. On November 7, 2017, they were at a park with some other students instead of in class. Shover was carrying a small handgun with him that day. When a truancy officer approached, he threw the gun to Briones and told her to hide it. 

    In a panic, she tossed the gun into a drainage canal and got caught. When questioned, she admitted the gun was Shover’s. Both were expelled in February 2018. On January 12, 2019, Shover asked Briones to meet again, and they met at Bayside Park the next day. Just before 6 p.m., the car was driving north, heading toward a trailer park in San Bernardino County. On the way there, Shover messaged his brother,

    “Be ready for tonight. Get shovels and lighter fluid ready.” 

    Gary Anthony Shover, 27, pleaded guilty in March to one count of accessory after the fact. He was sentenced to one year in county jail, followed by a year of probation. The older brother was originally charged with Briones’ murder, but that charge was dropped in 2022. The older brother took a plea deal, but Owen Shover chose to have a 6-day trial. After more than a day of deliberations, the jurors decided his fate.

    He is facing a life sentence in prison without the possibility of parole when he is sentenced on October 25.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • 4-Year-Old Boy Found Safe After 24 Hours Alone In California Woods

    4-Year-Old Boy Found Safe After 24 Hours Alone In California Woods

    A 4-year-old boy who had gone missing at a lake in Fresno County, California, has been located safe and sound after spending nearly 24 hours alone in the nearby woods, per CNN. The Tulare County Search and Rescue Team found young Christian Ramirez around 8 a.m. on Friday, just a quarter mile away from the spot where he was last seen. Rescuers discovered him sheltered beneath a tree, bringing an end to the anxious search.

    “We’re fortunate this morning that as these searchers were calling out for the boy, he called back,”

    Fresno County Sheriff’s Lt. Brandon Pursell told KFSN. Christian was fatigued and hungry but in good condition, the sheriff’s office said. He is now back with his parents. 

    The child was found in a wooded area, Pursell told KABC, and

    “it was pretty clear that he had been lost and he had kind of hunkered down for the entire night.”

    The boy who is reportedly three-foot-tall and 40 pounds was just wearing a t-shirt and shorts, according to KFSN.

    “Huntington is known to have bears. There’s possibilities of big cats up there also. We also have snakes. There’s lots of little dangers up there. Slip-and-fall hazards and waterways,”

    Pursell said.

    The family reported that their son had gone missing from their campsite at the Rancheria Campground in Huntington Lake around 11 a.m. on Thursday.

    “In a matter of less than five minutes, he just disappeared,”

    Pursell said.

    Immediately after receiving the report, a dedicated team of dogs, helicopters, and almost 70 rescuers tirelessly scoured the area in search of Christian, as reported by KFSN.

    “This was an amazing show of teamwork and dedication. There were more than 50 deputies and volunteers who combined to participate in this search,”

    the sheriff’s office said.

    “This included members of other law enforcement agencies who assisted us, working non-stop throughout the night.”

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • ‘Reckless’ Golf Cart Driver Fatally Strikes Disneyland Employee, Reports Say

    ‘Reckless’ Golf Cart Driver Fatally Strikes Disneyland Employee, Reports Say

    A tragic incident occurred at Disneyland when a staff member lost her life while on duty. The incident occurred in the backstage area of the Southern California theme park. The employee was thrown off a malfunctioning golf cart that was being driven

    “recklessly,”

    as reported by the NY Post. 

    The victim, Bonnye Mavis Lear, who worked as an administrator at Club 33, suffered severe head injuries around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Despite being rushed to the hospital, she sadly passed away two days later. The details of the accident are still limited, but according to Lear’s colleagues, she was thrown off the cart when the driver carelessly hit a bump in the road. 

    Lear was seated in the rear-facing seat of a brand new cart, traveling at a speed of 20 mph behind Critter County, an area of the park that was temporarily closed. This information was shared by Rae Delgado, a cast member at Disney California Adventure, on Facebook.

    “She went to grab the handrail, it gave way and sent her out of the vehicle. We do not know if the passengers were aware that she had fallen out,”

    Delgado wrote.

    Lear endured a serious head injury and a fractured skull that could not be resolved through surgery, according to Delgado. In addition, the Disneyland employee claimed that the managers at the Anaheim resort instructed the cast members to remain silent about the details surrounding Lear’s passing. 

    Lear had worked at Disneyland for 24 years, most recently in membership support services at Club 33.

    “We are heartbroken by the loss of Bonnye and offer our sincere condolences to everyone who cared for her,”

    Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock said in a statement.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • ‘Bad Breath’ Rapist Captured Across The Country After 16 Years On The Run

    ‘Bad Breath’ Rapist Captured Across The Country After 16 Years On The Run

    Authorities have apprehended a convicted rapist known as the Bad Breath Rapist after 16 years on the run. Tuen Lee was arrested in Northern California for breaking into a co-worker’s house and committing rape back on Feb. 2, 2005, in Massachusetts. The nickname was given due to his stink breath and DNA evidence.

    Lee was convicted of rape and kidnapping in 2007, but he had left the state prior to the final verdict. Authorities tirelessly pursued Lee for years, investing countless hours and even featuring the case on the popular TV show America’s Most Wanted.

    Recently, officials focused their attention on a luxurious residence owned by a woman in Diablo, California. They observed Lee and a woman leaving the house and conducted a traffic stop. Initially, Lee provided a false name but eventually confessed his real identity, which was later verified by fingerprints.

    Officials said,

    “His female companion, after 15 years of being together in California, never knew who he really was.” 

    “Tuen Lee was on the run for more than 16 years and the unwavering dedication by law enforcement to locate and arrest him hopefully brings peace of mind to the victim and her family,”

    per Sean LoPiccolo, the Chief Inspector. 

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • California Man Receives Live Rattlesnake In The Mail, Says ‘That’s Attempted Murder If You Ask Me’

    California Man Receives Live Rattlesnake In The Mail, Says ‘That’s Attempted Murder If You Ask Me’

    A truck driver in Southern California was surprised when he received a package with a live rattlesnake inside, reports USA Today. The driver called 911 after picking up the package at the Twentynine Palms post office and finding the snake. 

    The police came and passed the case to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, which is now investigating. Animal Control took the snake away. The driver, 60-year-old Elijah Bowles, said that the sender had put cotton balls in the box to muffle the snake’s sound. He estimated that the snake was about 2 feet long.

    “That’s attempted murder, if you ask me,”

    Bowles told the local outlet.

    If someone gets bitten by a rattlesnake, they should get medical help within 30 minutes because the bite can be deadly if not treated, reports reveal. Healthline says that if a rattlesnake bite is not treated, it can cause organ failure and death within two to three days.

    When opening the package, Bowles was startled and quickly stopped his truck, and put the box outside on the sidewalk. Then, he called 911 and Animal Control for help. A postal inspector mentioned that the package had the word

    “fragile”

    written on it with a black marker. It also had a return address from a house in Palm Coast, Florida. 

    The package was sent from Hayward, California on May 3rd. Rick Boyd, who is in charge of Animal Control in Twentynine Palms, said that the snake was a Western rattlesnake, also known as the Northern Pacific rattlesnake.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • UPS Driver Gunned Down by Childhood Friend While Delivering Packages

    UPS Driver Gunned Down by Childhood Friend While Delivering Packages

    A UPS employee in Southern California has been charged with shooting and killing his friend and coworker, as reported by the Huff Post.

    The incident happened while the employee, Rhean Jalipa Fontanoza, 46, was on work disability. Fontanoza asked another UPS driver about his friend, Expedito De Leon’s route, and then looked it up on the computer at a local UPS substation to confirm. Fontanoza then drove up to De Leon’s truck in a car that De Leon wouldn’t recognize and shot him 14 times. 

    Fontanoza fled the scene but was later found and arrested by the police. The motive for the shooting is still unknown.

    “The depravity involved to plot and carry out a plan to execute someone you shared a lifetime of memories is not something anyone of us can wrap our heads around,”

    Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer said in the release.

    UPS described the events as

    “highly unusual”

    in a statement to CBS News. They emphasized that what occurred

    “does not represent the culture of our company and the camaraderie among our employees around the world.”

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Wife Of Man Accused Of Driving His Family Off Cliff Wants To Save Their Relationship, Says ‘We Need Him In Our Lives’

    Wife Of Man Accused Of Driving His Family Off Cliff Wants To Save Their Relationship, Says ‘We Need Him In Our Lives’

    The wife of a California doctor, Dharmesh Patel, who is accused of driving his family off a deadly cliff, expressed her desire to have her husband back home during a court hearing in San Mateo. Patel was charged with “three counts of first-degree attempted murder” after navigating his Tesla off Devil’s Slide near California Highway 1 back in Jan. 2023, with his wife and two children, who were aged 4 and 7 at the time of the incident, per FOX NEWS. 

    “I don’t want to see Dharmesh prosecuted with any of his charges,”

    Neha Patel said amid a court appearance on Zoom. 

    Neha Patel is requesting the court to mandate mental health treatment for her husband instead of imprisonment. She provided testimony about his character before the accident, emphasizing their 16-year marriage and describing him as a valuable “member of society” and her “best friend.” Neha and her children were injured in the crash and initially, she expressed to first responders that her husband had deliberately driven off the side when the incident first occurred. 

    When first responders arrived on Jan. 2, they saw a white Tesla about 250 feet down the cliff. They observed the victims still alive inside the car. Using a Jaws of Life tool, rescuers were able to extract the two children from the vehicle through its windows. Witnesses and video footage indicate that the Tesla drove straight off the cliff without any braking or attempt to avoid the crash, as per Wagstaffe’s explanation.

    On Thursday, Dr. Yan Chan testified that Patel was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, attributing his symptoms to paranoia.

    “We need him in our lives, and it has been over a year and a half since my children or I have seen or spoken to Dharmesh. … We are not a family without him,”

    Neha continued to say in the testimony about her spouse.