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Suspect in deadly Chino Hills kidnapping worked with victim in real estate
Zhengfeng Bo, the 67-year-old Irvine man who brazenly kidnapped a business associate, stuffed him in the trunk of a car, led police on a high-speed chase and then executed his victim in front of stunned deputies, was “a very reasonable person,” according to his lawyer. In an interview, Michael Chen, who had been representing Bo…
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Fox host goes nuclear on GOP lawmaker in MAGA immigration spat: ‘I deeply resent that!’
Fox News host Tomi Lahren aggressively pressed Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX) on Saturday’s “The Big Weekend Show,” accusing the congressman of pushing an “amnesty” bill framed as a lifeline for family farms in just the latest example of MAGA pushback to the Trump administration’s immigration policies. “I just have to ask you, if this isn’t…
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Texas company hits party circuit with robot escorts for special occasions
The newest plus-one on the party circuit can’t eat the cake, doesn’t drink, doesn’t flirt at Table 7 and doesn’t even have a pulse — but might steal the show. It’s a robot. Whether it’s a wedding, corporate conference, birthday bash or black-tie gala, party hosts and guests looking to leave their companions slack-jawed are…
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Henry Winkler opens up on how one ‘Happy Days’ guest star’s ego clashed with the cast’s camaraderie
Henry Winkler is sharing which former screen partner didn’t leave the best impression on him. While appearing at a recent fan expo in Tennessee, the 80-year-old actor spoke about the camaraderie on set of “Happy Days,” explaining “on our set, there was no stardom,” and how one guest star failed to mesh with the rest…
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Europe’s wildfire crisis eases in west, as danger shifts to Greece
LE PORGE, France — Europe’s wildfire emergency eased across much of Western Europe on Saturday, but its most dangerous front shifted to Greece, where gale-force winds drove flames through a seaside resort, forced hundreds to flee by sea and hampered firefighting aircraft. For Greece, the danger carried grim resonance: A 2018 wildfire at the seaside community of…
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Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the West
LIVINGSTON, Mont. — Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought. Lower water levels mean rivers can heat more rapidly. The…
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Body of girl, 10, who drowned in NJ’s Passaic River found 2 days later
The body of a missing 10-year-old girl who vanished while swimming in New Jersey’s Passaic River has been recovered. Passaic Mayor Hector Lora announced Friday that divers found the girl after a couple in a nearby building spotted “something” in the river and immediately dialed 911. She went missing Wednesday after she and her two…
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Letters to Sports: Is UCLA doomed with Bill Plaschke’s bold prediction?
1 p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text”> I was feeling good about UCLA football, until Bill Plaschke promised Bruin greatness. Hey, Uncle Bill, could you please retract your prediction, considering your track record? Maybe then, the Bruins will have a chance! Jack Wolf Los Angeles Despite his middling record, Times columnist Bill Plaschke has once again entered the prediction business.…
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Strategist floats bombshell theory for MAGA senator’s silence on daughter’s alleged abuser
Critics have increasingly questioned the silence of Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) regarding reports that his daughter, Emily Moreno, was allegedly abused by her husband, Rep. Max Miller (R-OH), but on Friday, a Democratic strategist said they believe they’ve figured out why. “THIS is why Bernie Moreno has been silent,” wrote Democratic strategist Ally Sammarco, founder…
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New facility, new receivers give Lincoln Riley new hope as USC opens fall camp
At the start of his fifth fall camp at USC, Lincoln Riley found himself enamored with all that felt new around him. Namely the state-of-the-art, $200-million facility towering over one end of the Trojans’ practice field, with all the luxuries any football coach could ask for. “This building is magical,” Riley said. “It’s hard to…