California deputy dies in shooting; Suspect crashes motorcycle in police chase

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. The San Bernardino County deputy, Andrew Nuñez, was shot while responding to a possible domestic violence call in the 12300 block of Hollyhock Drive in Rancho Cucamonga around 12:45 p.m. on Monday, October 27. Nuñez was pronounced dead at the hospital, his boss and San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus confirmed. After the shooting, the suspect allegedly took off from the Rancho Cucamonga scene on a motorcycle. The suspect hopped on the 210 Freeway and was clocked by SkyFOX for going more than 100 mph at multiple points along the eastbound lanes. Around 1:35 p.m., the suspect crashed into a car near Campus Avenue on the 210 Freeway. The suspect, who somehow appeared to survive the crash, was placed into custody and taken to the hospital.

FOX 11

Leader of L.A.-area after-school programs arrested in child pornography case

Authorities on Monday asked the public for leads regarding the head of a company that organized youth after-school programs after he was arrested last week on suspicion of possessing child pornography. Miguel Adrian Gonzalez, 28, worked at schools, camps and after-school programs throughout the Los Angeles area, L.A. Police Department officials said in a statement on X. He was arrested Oct. 24 by LAPD detectives and agents from Homeland Security Investigations and remains in jail pending an arraignment. It was unclear whether Gonzalez was represented by a lawyer who could speak on his behalf. Detectives suspect Gonzalez abused “at least” one child, LAPD officials said in the statement, and the department published Gonzalez’s photograph to solicit tips about other potential victims. Gonzalez, originally from Las Vegas, is listed in public records as chief executive of Let’s Play LA. In an archived version of its website, which has since been taken down, the company called itself “a community-driven organization dedicated to creating a space where kids can explore, connect and grow through active engagement and play.” “We believe in the power of playing with children, not just supervising,” the website said.

Los Angeles Times

CHP takes wanted driver into custody after felony pursuit

A police pursuit involving a felony suspect came to an end in Ontario Monday night after the white vehicle was surrounded by California Highway Patrol units following an hour-long chase that began in the San Fernando Valley area. Authorities say the pursuit was started by the LAPD officers before being taken over by CHP as the suspect entered the 60 Freeway heading east. During the chase, the driver was seen traveling the wrong way on the freeway, narrowly avoiding oncoming traffic before turning around and continuing to flee. Aerial footage from Sky5 captured the dramatic moments as the heavily damaged vehicle, believed to be running on two rims, continued eastbound with multiple CHP patrol cars close behind. Sparks could be seen flying from the vehicle’s undercarriage as it swerved between lanes. The chase came to an end near Ontario after several CHP units successfully boxed in the suspect’s car, surrounding it at a freeway off-ramp. Officers quickly approached the vehicle with weapons drawn, ordering the driver out before taking the suspect into custody.

KTLA 5

Cache of illegal fireworks seized from East LA home

A cache of illegal fireworks was seized from a home in East Los Angeles Monday, prompting precautionary evacuations of two nearby schools and some homes. Agents with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives served a search warrant about 8 a.m. at the home directly across the street from Garfield High School at 5101 E. Sixth St. SkyFOX video from the scene showed boxes of fireworks being removed from the home. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department reported its deputies were assisting an outside agency with an investigation linked to Yolo County, and later reported that it was assisting as the Yolo County District Attorney's Office and ATF agents conducted the investigation. Yolo County was the scene of a massive explosion at a fireworks warehouse on July 1 that killed seven people. The activity prompted the evacuation of students from Garfield High and Monterey Continuation High School to Griffith STEAM Magnet Middle School, where they were released to their parents.

FOX 11

Arrests made in murder of manager of historic California strip club

A Bay Area man and woman have been taken into custody in connection with the deadly shooting of the general manager of a historic San Francisco topless club. Investigators with the Santa Rosa Police Department said that on Oct. 3, Mark Calcagni, 60, who managed the Condor Club, was found with a fatal gunshot wound in the bike lane of Brookwood Avenue near Birdsfoot Way at around 6:25 a.m. Investigators initially faced challenges with limited evidence, KTLA’s sister-station KRON reported, but continued to follow leads garnered from witness interviews, surveillance footage and digital evidence. On Oct. 24, Santa Rosa detectives arrested 43-year-old Richard Lund at the Dublin apartment complex where he lived with 25-year-old Asia Morton, who was subsequently arrested after reportedly returning from a trip at San Francisco International Airport. “Detectives believe Lund fatally shot Calcagni after waiting for him to return home from work in the early morning hours of Oct. 3, 2025,” Santa Rosa PD said. “Morton, who was in a romantic relationship with Lund, is believed to have helped him plan the attack.” 

KTLA 5

California officer injures shoulder tackling suspect; K9 helps take him into custody 

A police officer who was hurt while trying to detain a suspect was aided in capturing the man by a responding four-legged member of the department. The incident unfolded late Sunday night around 11:45 p.m. when Simi Valley Police Department officers attempted to stop a pedestrian believed to be a wanted felon. The pedestrian, later identified as Tim Rau, initially gave officers a false name and fled on foot when an officer tried to detain him, law enforcement officials stated. “The officer pursued and tackled the suspect; however, the officer sustained a shoulder injury during the struggle and was unable to continue,” SVPD said. “A K9 officer who had just arrived on scene deployed his police K9 to assist in taking Rau into custody.” Rau, a 53-year-old Lynwood resident, was booked for his felony warrant and resisting arrest. He was booked at the Ventura County Main Jail. The officer who was injured was taken to a hospital for treatment of his shoulder.  

KTLA 5

BWC: California officer enters home to find man repeatedly stabbing roommate before fatal OIS

Authorities on Friday released additional details about a fatal police shooting earlier this month in Santa Clara , including the deceased man’s name and the possible reason why he stabbed his roommate, which led an officer to open fire. The Santa Clara Police Department identified the man as Nizamuddin Mohammed in an update on its investigation into the shooting. In the update, Santa Clara police Lt. Eric Lagergren said an investigation determined Mohammed’s relationship with the victim had deteriorated in recent months. The two shared a home with one other person in the 1800 block of Eisenhower Drive. “Disagreements escalated over household matters, including thermostat use, and tensions increased after an incident in July 2025, when the suspect damaged property after an argument with the victim,” Lagergren said. That incident led Mohammed’s landlord to initiate eviction proceedings against him, and on Aug. 29, the victim testified in support of the eviction, according to the update. “Preliminary information indicates this testimony was a significant factor leading up to the attack,” Lagergren said.

Bay Area News Group

Bystanders pull Atlanta officer from crash, likely saving his life, investigators say

Witnesses to a dramatic car crash saved a police officer’s life when they rushed to pull him free of his burning patrol car, according to Georgia investigators. The fire erupted around 8:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, after the car crashed into a single family home and both caught fire, the Atlanta Police Department reported at a press conference. Investigators say the crash was discovered by chance, when firefighters responded to a structure fire and discovered a burning patrol car at the back of the home. “Our officer was responding to assist another officer ... who was actively fighting with a perpetrator,” Deputy Chief Charles R. Hampton, Jr. said at the press conference. “As he was going to the call, he had an accident, ran into the house and the house caught on fire as well as the vehicle. ... The home was occupied by one individual. That individual was able to get out safely and three other individuals helped extinguish the fire and pull the officer out to safety.” The officer remains hospitalized in critical condition, Hampton said. His identity has not been released.

Miami Herald

Heat advisory issued for much of Southern California as major warmup expected

Southern California is expected to get a significant warmup on Tuesday, causing temperatures to rise into the 80s and 90s across the region. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The advisory goes into effect at 10 a.m. Tuesday and will remain until 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The NWS warns residents about the elevated risk for heat illness, especially in sensitive populations, including young children, the elderly and those without air conditioning. CBS LA has also issued a Next Weather Alert for Tuesday and Wednesday for the beaches, LA/OC Metro, inland valleys, the Inland Empire and mountain areas. Game 4 of the 2025 World Series will take place on Tuesday afternoon at Dodger Stadium and CBS LA Meteorologist Paul Deanno said the game is projected to be the third hottest on record. The NWS said a high-pressure system causes temperatures to be about 10 to 15 degrees above normal. Deanno said by the time the first pitch is thrown, shortly after 5 p.m., temperatures will be around 91 degrees.

CBS 2

Why new mpox cases in California are raising concerns

More than two years after the mpox outbreak in the U.S. was declared over, a new crop of cases in California has infectious disease experts on edge. The mpox outbreak that spread through men who have sex with men was declared over at the start of 2023, though low-level transmission has persisted since then. A collection of three unrelated mpox cases recently detected in California is raising concerns, as they were caused by a more infectious, more dangerous strain of the virus called clade I mpox. The strain that affected the U.S. during the 2022 outbreak was from clade II, which has a relatively low mortality rate. Of the more than 32,000 cases that were recorded during the public health emergency for the 2022 U.S. outbreak, 58 deaths were confirmed, marking a mortality rate of 0.2 percent. While both strains are present in Central Africa, clade I mpox is more likely to cause severe illness and historically has a higher mortality rate and higher transmissibility. All three of the cases in California required hospitalization. According to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), these cases indicate that, like the outbreak in 2022, the virus is spreading through the communities of men who have sex with men. 

KTLA 5

City Council to Review Hiring Outside Counsel for Probe into LA Fire Response

The City Council Tuesday is expected to consider approving a $750,000 contract with outside attorneys for legal services related to the January wildfires and a potential federal investigation into the city’s response during the emergency. Representatives for the City Attorney’s Office nor the City Council President’s Office immediately responded to a request for comment. Last week, the City Council in a 7-5 vote denied approval of a contract with Munger, Tolles, & Olson LLP. City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto recommended elected officials approve the contract amid concern over a federal probe. The City Council’s decision came after a 30-minute discussion behind closed doors after Councilwoman Nithya Raman noted funding for the contract would come from the city’s General Fund.

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