California Highway Patrol

Accident at Universal Studios Hollywood Injures 15

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A tram mishap at the renowned Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles resulted in injuries to 15 individuals on Saturday night, as reported by both the authorities and the company. Units from the Los Angeles County Fire Department were promptly dispatched to the amusement park, located on Lankershim Boulevard, shortly after the incident occurred around 9 p.m. The victims, who were swiftly transported to local hospitals, reportedly suffered minor injuries, according to the fire department. …

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Highway Patrol Officer Beaten by Suspect, Good Samaritans Rush in to Save Him

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On Friday evening, a large man gained the advantage in a fight with a California Highway Patrol officer. The officer was found in a headlock, struggling for air and time. Fortunately, three Good Samaritans came to his aid, fulfilling the officer’s warnings beforehand. Everardo Navarro, 42, witnessed the altercation near the California 5 freeway in Santa Ana. He explained to the Los Angeles Times that the officer was not able to control the situation alone …

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County Sheriff in California decides to stop daytime police patrols

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In California, a county sheriff’s office announced it would cease daytime police patrols due to a “catastrophic staffing shortage.” Starting November 20, Tehama County, which has a population of 65,000, will suspend daytime patrol services. The county’s most populated city, Red Bluff, has a violent crime rate higher than 97% of other U.S. cities, according to Neighborhood Scout, so ending the patrols could prove dangerous. The Tehama County Sheriff’s Office released a statement announcing the …

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