Man convicted of firing gunshots in 99 Cents Only parking lot in Santa Ana - Anaheim news - NewsLocker (2024)

A driver who opened fire on the occupants in another vehicle after an apparent parking lot dispute outside a 99 Cents Only store in Santa Ana was convicted this week of attempted murder.
An Orange County Superior Court jury on Tuesday, June 4, found Johnell Jackson, 38, guilty of felony counts of attempted murder and discharging a firearm at an occupied vehicle for a Feb. 18, 2024, shooting in a parking lot at 1514 N. Main St.
The 9:45 p.m. shooting, on a Sunday, came immediately after what witn

Long Beach’s Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias receives Key to the City

As the youngest of six children, raised by a single mother in Long Beach, world-renowned comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias says he never imagined that he would be recognized by his hometown for what he does.
Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson, left,presents comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias with a Key to the City on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the Terrace Theater. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Longtime Long Beach resident and acclaimed comedian Gabri

Very lazy smears against SCOTUS

The conservative majority on the United States Supreme Court understandably has progressives worried. As long as the court maintains its current composition, the court is likely to continue striking down instances of government overreach and flimsy rulings made by prior courts.
The current court has already overruled Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, returning the decision-making on abortion policy to the states.
Through Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, the court overruled pri

California’s budget crisis: A call for action

Last week, the California State Legislature faced a pivotal moment in our legislative process. One thing is clear: California is at a critical juncture.
Our current financial crisis, exacerbated by the policies of our current administration, demands immediate attention. While California boasts the fifth-largest economy globally, ominous signs point to future fiscal instability.
The reality is stark: this year California faced a staggering budget deficit, estimated to be $73 billion. The budget t

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California workers are third-most productive in US

”Survey says” looks at various rankings and scorecards judging geographic locations while noting these grades are best seen as a mix of artful interpretation and data.
Buzz: Just two states have more productive workers than California.
Source: My trusty spreadsheet looked at “labor productivity” – a measurement of state-level business efficiency – for a window into how this secret sauce works, dating to 2007. To create this metric, the US Bureau of Labor Stati

What Paris and other cities can teach Los Angeles about transit

Paris is about to give Los Angeles a lesson on how to efficiently transport visitors to its Olympic Games. Unfortunately, California’s slow-moving, union-dominated public sector is unlikely to learn anything from the City of Light.
Passengers arriving at Paris’ Orly Airport this summer will be able to take a new automated subway line to the city center and some of the Olympic venues. The driverless trains on Metro Line 14 are expected to arrive at stations every 105 seconds. Two othe

Frumpy Mom: Here are 10 wimpy things that scare me

As some of you know, I make a habit of haranguing you readers about getting out and doing things that scare you. To avoid becoming a crusty old person whose big excitement is rocking on the porch and knitting one of those items that no one will later be able to figure out what it is.
Don’t laugh, I got a pair from my grandmother many years ago, and I still haven’t figured out what they’re supposed to be. Slippers? Gloves? Ear warmers? Bikini tops?
Anyway, that’s not what

America is now almost $35 trillion in debt. That means every American owes $100,000.

America is now almost $35 trillion in debt. That means every American owes $100,000.
The Biden administration doesn’t care. They want to spend more.
Already they are spending so much that they’re increasing our debt by a trilliondollars every 100 days.
President Donald Trump was no better. His administration increased our debt by almost $8 trillion.
This willnot end well.
Last year, we hit a new ugly milestone: Americans must pay $1 trillion per year just for interest on our de

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Chapman professor inducted into prestigious Royal Society for lifetime achievement in science

Chapman University professor Yakir Aharonov will be admitted this July into the Fellowship of the Royal Society, the United Kingdom’s national academy of sciences and the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
Aharonov, widely regarded as a leading contemporary quantum theorist, joins the likes of Isaac Newtown, Albert Einstein, Robert Oppenheimer and Stephen Hawking in an elite group of Royal Society fellows. Fellows are leaders in their fields and come from all parts of the w

California’s death penalty law deserves a vigorous defense

The constitutionality of California’s death penalty law is currently under attack in the California Supreme Court by a coalition of criminal defense attorneys and other death penalty opponents. The challengers launched their attack in a lawsuit filed against state attorney general Rob Bonta, himself a death penalty opponent. The challengers like their chances.
But the district attorneys of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties have other ideas. They believe the law deser

PPIC survey shows Californians are displeased with the direction of the Golden State

A bit more than four months before the Nov. 5 election Californians are in a sour mood. A new survey by the Public Policy Institute of California, conducted May 23-June 2, found people are dissatisfied with just about everything in the state.
A hefty majority of those responding, 62%, said California was headed in the wrong direction, up from 54% a year ago. The number has increased sharply from the 38% of 2021. The new tally showed Republicans most pessimistic, at 81%, followed by indepen

Angels can’t overcome Griffin Canning’s rough start against Brewers

ANAHEIM — It wasn’t so much the first inning that got Griffin Canning in trouble this time. It was the first, second and fourth innings that put the Angels in a sizable hole that neither Canning nor the rest of the team could completely overcome.
But the Angels tried with a late rally that came up short in a 6-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.
Trailing, 6-0, the Angels scored three runs in the ninth before putting two men on first and second base. Taylor Ward then bla

Jason Heyward, Teoscar Hernandez fuel 7-run 9th as Dodgers stun Rockies

DENVER — It was a comeback for the ages.
The Dodgers struck for seven runs in the ninth inning on the strength of a grand slam by pinch-hitter Jason Heyward and a three-run home run by Teoscar Hernandez, turning a five-run deficit into an 11-9 victory on Tuesday night as part of a slugfest between the NL West-leading Dodgers and the last-place Rockies.
According to Elias, the last time the Dodgers overcame a deficit of five runs or more in the ninth inning or later was July 18, 1957 agains

Dodgers produce 7-run 9th inning to stun Rockies

DENVER — It was a comeback for the ages.
The Dodgers struck for seven runs in the ninth inning on the strength of a grand slam by pinch-hitter Jason Heyward and a three-run home run by Teoscar Hernandez, turning a five-run deficit into an 11-9 victory on Tuesday night as part of a slugfest between the NL West-leading Dodgers and the last-place Rockies.
“It was quality of at-bat up and down the lineup,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. “Jason was ready when called upon.

Stanley Cup Final: Connor McDavid, Oilers stay alive again with Game5 win

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer
SUNRISE, Fla. — Connor McDavid had two goals and two assists to added to his historic postseason, Evan Bouchard added three assists and the Edmonton Oilers fended off elimination yet again by beating the Florida Panthers, 5-3, in Game5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night.
Connor Brown, Zach Hyman and Corey Perry also had goals for the Oilers, who scored the game’s first three goals to take control – then held on late to cut Florida&r

Procession to escort LACo firefighter killed in blast to cemetery is set for Wednesday morning

Firefighters from the Los Angeles County and Los Angeles fire departments and other agencies will hold a procession on Wednesday, June 19 to transport a county firefighter to his final resting place after he was killed when part of a burning front-loader exploded at a quarry in Littlerock.
Andrew Pontious, 52, a 19-year veteran firefighter, died around 2 p.m. Friday in the explosion at a quarry in the 7300 block of Pearblossom Highway.
Pontious leaves his wife, Kim; his stepdaughter, Sara; paren

Procession to cemetery for LACo firefighter Andrew Pontious, killed in explosion, set for Wednesday a.m.

Firefighters from the Los Angeles County and Los Angeles fire departments and other agencies will hold a procession on Wednesday, June 19 to transport a county firefighter to his final resting place after he was killed when part of a burning front-loader exploded at a quarry in Littlerock.
Andrew Pontious, 52, a 19-year veteran firefighter, died around 2 p.m. Friday in the explosion at a quarry in the 7300 block of Pearblossom Highway.
Pontious leaves his wife, Kim; his stepdaughter, Sara; paren

Procession for LACo firefighter Andrew Pontious, killed in explosion, set for Wednesday

Firefighters from the Los Angeles County and Los Angeles fire departments and other agencies will hold a procession on Wednesday, June 19 to transport a county firefighter to his final resting place after he was killed when part of a burning front-loader exploded at a quarry in Littlerock.
Andrew Pontious, 52, a 19-year veteran firefighter, died around 2 p.m. Friday in the explosion at a quarry in the 7300 block of Pearblossom Highway.
Pontious leaves his wife, Kim; his stepdaughter, Sara; paren

U.S. Olympic swimming trials: Regan Smith sets world record in 100 backstroke

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer
INDIANAPOLIS — This world record was five years in the making for Regan Smith.
What an up-and-down journey it’s been.
Bouncing back from a close-but-no-Olympics call in her first race, Smith set a world record in the women’s 100-meter backstroke at the U.S. swimming trials on Tuesday night.
The 22-year-old Minnesota native touched in 57.13 seconds, easily beating the mark of 57.33 set a year ago by Australia’s Kaylee McKeown.
Smith was

Stefan Bean is chosen as Orange County’s next superintendent

The Orange County Board of Education has selected Stefan Bean to serve as the county’s new superintendent, replacing longtime superintendent Al Mijares who is retiring at the end of June.
Bean, who most recently worked as the executive director of Irvine International Academy, will complete the remainder of Mijares’ term, which ends in early January 2027. He could also run for a full four-year term in 2026 as an incumbent.
Bean’s belief, according to his website, is to “u

Judge rebukes OC management of murder investigation against Paul Gentile Smith

The judge in the pending retrial of accused killer Paul Gentile Smith blasted prosecutors and detectives involved in the investigation Tuesday, June 18, after a week’s worth of testimony on the mishandling of evidence revealed a disorganized Orange County system for managing criminal cases.
San Diego County Superior Court Judge Daniel Goldstein appeared exasperated after none of the witnesses could explain why key evidence never got to the defense. Witnesses, including retired sheriff&rsqu

Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller feeling healthy, happy to be back

DENVER — Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller is turning the page on the shoulder injury that interrupted his season.
The 6-foot-5 right-hander is set to be reinstated from the 15-day injured list and start Wednesday night’s game against the Colorado Rockies.
“I feel really good, really excited for tomorrow,” Miller said Tuesday. “It’s been a long 2½ months, but I’m feeling really healthy, happy to be back in a major league game.”
Miller put togethe

Samuel Woodward begins his testimony about the night he killed Blaze Bernstein

Samuel Woodward testified Tuesday that the night he killed former classmate Blaze Bernstein he initially reached out to Bernstein because he was looking for someone to hang out with, but Woodward’s testimony ended for the day before he could explain how their late-night meet-up ended with Bernstein’s violent death.
Woodward’s attorney has acknowledged that Woodward, then 20, killed 19-year-old Bernstein, his former Orange County School of the Arts classmate who agreed to meet u

Cameron Brink leaves with knee injury in Sparks’ loss to Sun

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Sparks rookie Cameron Brink had to be helped off the court after suffering a knee injury during the first quarter of the team’s 79-70 loss to the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night.
Brink played less than four minutes and committed one foul before getting hurt.
The No. 2 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft out of Stanford, the 6-foot-4 forward appeared to slip and fell awkwardly while driving to the basket at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Brink, 22, got up slowly and hobbled to the si

96-year-old philanthropist reaches tentative settlement over disputed $25 million donation to CSULB

A 96-year-old woman who claims she was coerced into donating $25 million for music education at Cal State Long Beach has tentatively settled her 2022 lawsuit against the university.
Regena Cole, a longtime philanthropist to the college, had alleged elder abuse, fraud and negligent misrepresentation in her 2022 lawsuit against the California State University system Board of Trustees as well as the 49er Foundation, which manages the university’s charitable donations.
She sought more than $50

Willie Mays, Giants’ electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ has died at 93

By HILLEL ITALIE (AP National Writer)
NEW YORK (AP) — Willie Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93.
Mays’ family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night he had “passed away peacefully” Tuesday afternoon surrounded by loved ones.
The center fielder was baseball’s oldest living Hall of Famer.

Angels’ Mike Trout says recovery going ‘slower than I thought’

ANAHEIM — The progress has been slower than Mike Trout expected. In truth, the Angels star didn’t know what to expect after having surgery to repair a torn meniscus last month.
“It’s my first time with a knee injury (so) I’m trusting the process and taking it day by day,” Trout said before Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Initially it was thought the Angels’ 11-time All-Star center fielder would be sidelined for 4-6 weeks following the

LAFC putting on a show for Olivier Giroud from afar

In Europe for a pair of friendlies with Luxembourg, Maxime Chanot crossed paths with hisLos Angeles Football Clubteammate-to-be, French striker Olivier Giroud.
The day before they played against one another June 5 during the final 10 minutes of a 3-0 victory for Giroud’s side, the attacker and the center back chopped it up in northeast France, near the city of Metz.
“He follows all of our results so knows exactly where we stand,” said Chanot, who brought depth and s

Russia President Vladimir Putin makes a rare visit to North Korea, an old ally

By KIM TONG-HYUNG
SEOUL, South Korea — Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea early on Wednesday, after saying the two countries want to cooperate closely to overcome U.S.-led sanctions in the face of intensifying confrontations with Washington.
Putin was met at Pyongyang’s airport by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. They shook hands and embraced, and Kim later joined Putin in his car to personally guide him to Pyongyang’s ku*msusan State Guest House, North Kore

Christina Ricci lists her renovated Woodland Hills home for $2.2 million

The family room. (Photo by The Luxury Level)
The dining area. (Photo by The Luxury Level)
The open plan living space. (Photo by The Luxury Level)
The kitchen. (Photo by The Luxury Level)
The living room. (Photo by The Luxury Level)
The primary bedroom. (Photo by The Luxury Level)
The primary bathroom. (Photo by The Luxury Level)
A walk-in closet. (Photo by The Luxury Level)
The tranquil grounds. (Photo by The Luxury Level)
The putting green. (Photo by The Luxury Level)
A poolside view of the hom