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Heather Kullorn: St. Louis County babysitter missing for 24 years

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:13:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- On July 15, 1999, Heather Kullorn disappeared while babysitting for a friend of her mother's in Richmond Heights. The police later found the baby alone and crying, along with a crime scene that contained Heather's blood.  A neighbor reported a man leaving the apartment around 2:00 a.m. that morning with a child around Heather's age wraped in a blanket. A comforter was also missing from the apartment. Kullorn has been missing for 24 years.  Kullorn's body has never been found. She is a mild diabetic, the likelihood of survival without her medication for an extended period is slim. For her survival, it is necessary for Kullorn to use daily insulin injections to manage her condition, along with frequent blood sugar testing, performed four times a day. What did she look like?Kullorn is a white female with brown hair and hazel eyes. She has a birthmark on her inner right thigh and has multiple piercings in her ears. Prior to her disappearance, she had shaved h...

Portion of Santa Monica bluffs appear in danger of falling onto PCH

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:13:40 GMT

Santa Monica officials are preparing to have a crumbling portion of the bluffs above Pacific Coast Highway removed.The crack in the cliff was noticed by passersby, including Suzzane Yankovic, wife of musician "Weird Al" Yankovic.A portion of the Santa Monica bluffs that appears to be in danger of collapsing is seen on July 25, 2023. (KTLA)Yankovic posted a video of the bluff that was seen by Los Angeles County supervisors who decided to alert the City of Santa Monica. If the cliffside was to give way it would be catastrophic to those driving on the freeway below. It is unclear as to whether a collapse could occur within days or years, so officials have decided to take action right away. 4-day-old baby with medical emergency airlifted from Palmdale A crane will be brought in to break apart the top portion of the unstable bluff with debris being hauled away in dump trucks. That will require the closure of PCH and a portion of the 10 Freeway approaching the coast. A map shows the cl...

Trapped driver saved from burning vehicle in Riverside 

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:13:40 GMT

A Good Samaritan is being hailed as a hero after saving a person trapped inside a burning vehicle on Monday night. The vehicle burst into flames just after 10 p.m. on the 215 Freeway in Riverside. The vehicle burst into flames just after 10 p.m. on the 215 Freeway in Riverside. (OnSceneTV)The vehicle burst into flames just after 10 p.m. on the 215 Freeway in Riverside. (OnSceneTV)The vehicle burst into flames just after 10 p.m. on the 215 Freeway in Riverside. (OnSceneTV)The vehicle burst into flames just after 10 p.m. on the 215 Freeway in Riverside. (OnSceneTV)Officers with the California Highway Patrol received several calls regarding a car engulfed in flames with a person still inside, but by the time they arrived on scene, they learned that the driver had already been helped out of the burning vehicle by another motorist. Neither driver was injured. It remains unclear what caused the car to go up in flames. 

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's massive donation to SAG-AFTRA Foundation

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:13:40 GMT

Many working actors are struggling to make ends meet during the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, but one Hollywood star is knowing his role and putting money where his mouth is. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has made a massive donation to SAG-AFTRA members in need. According to Variety, the donation is of "historic" proportions. Grammy award-winning singer Tori Kelly in ICU after passing out in L.A. Johnson's contribution came after SAG-AFTRA Foundation president Courtney B. Vance and executive director Cyd Wilson wrote a letter to 2,700 of the union’s highest-earning actors asking for donations to help striking performers and their families. "With 165,000 members on strike for a fair TV, theatrical and streaming contract and no resolution in sight, we must raise critical funds now to not only meet the current need and expected demand, but also to maintain the Foundation’s ongoing assistance programs," Vance wrote. "It’s a massive challenge, but we’re determined to meet this ...

Niles: Is this $2 billion theme park just another fantasy land?

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:13:40 GMT

An ostentatious plan to open a $2 billion theme park in Oklahoma grabbed headlines this month. But the announcement ought to raise more questions than hope among theme park fans.American Heartland announced that it would build a $2 billion theme park resort near the town of Vinita, in northeast Oklahoma. American Heartland Theme Park would feature six themed lands — Great Plains, Bayou Bay, Big Timber Falls, Stony Point Harbor, Liberty Village and Electropolis — with rides and live entertainment throughout. Pasadena-based THG is working on the park’s design, along with FORREC, another experience design firm that has worked on projects for Dollywood and Universal Studios.American Heartland is an affiliate of Branson, Mo.-based Mansion Entertainment Group, which might be best known to Californians as the sponsor of the grand finale float and show in last January’s Tournament of Roses Parade. Mansion runs a theater in Branson, about 150 miles from its proposed new park, but a $2 billio...

They took blockbuster drugs for weight loss and diabetes. Now their stomachs are paralyzed

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:13:40 GMT

By Brenda Goodman | CNNJoanie Knight has a message for anyone considering drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy, which have become popular for the dramatic weight loss they can help people achieve.“I wish I never touched it. I wish I’d never heard of it in my life,” said Knight, 37, from Angie, Louisiana. “This medicine made my life hell. So much hell. It has cost me money. It cost me a lot of stress, it cost me days and nights and trips with my family. It’s cost me a lot, and it’s not worth it. The price is too high.”Brenda Allen, age 42, in Dallas, Texas, feels the same way. Her doctor prescribed Wegovy for weight loss.“And even now, being off the medication for almost a year, I’m still having a lot of problems,” Allen said in an interview with CNN.  She said she was at urgent care recently after vomiting so much she became dehydrated.Emily Wright, 38, a teacher in Toronto, Canada, started taking Ozempic in 2018. Over a year, she said she lost 80 pounds, which she’s been able to keep off. ...

Pittsburg man killed when his RV crashes into Delta ditch

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:13:40 GMT

A Pittsburg man was killed Monday when his recreational vehicle went into a ditch near Isleton, the California Highway Patrol said.The crash was reported at 8:15 a.m. on westbound Highway 12 at Jackson Slough Road. The intersection is about 200 yards from a station of the River Delta Fire District, which sent a crew to the scene.The driver — the RV’s only occupant — was found dead.He was identified as Romeo Rones, 64, of Pittsburg, the Sacramento County coroner’s office said.The CHP is investigating what caused the man to drive off the two-lane highway.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Crash on Highway 9 near Boulder Creek kills driver Crashes and Disasters | Livermore: Mitchell Katz Winery owner dies in two-car crash Crashes and Disasters | Vehicle strikes, kills man near Camden Avenue and Highway 85 Crashes and Disasters | One dead after motorcycle crash in eastern Alameda County Crashes ...

Campbell man says he was pushed while filming others smoking

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:13:40 GMT

July 17Overnight in the 1900 block of South Bascom Avenue: Two suspects worked together to steal over $300 from a business.11:30 a.m. in the 1700 block of South Bascom Avenue: A red 2009 Honda Civic was stolen from the parking lot.Overnight in the 300 block of Union Avenue: A black 2017 Hyundai Elantra was stolen from the parking lot.2:57 p.m. in the 800 block of Gale Drive: Someone threatened to kill the victim and his family unless he paid them.9:37 p.m. in the 3600 block of South Bascom Avenue: A woman, 67, showed up twice in one night in violation of a restraining order. She was arrested and booked for likelihood of recurrence.12:08 a.m. at Camden Avenue and Erin Way: A woman, 49, was stopped for a traffic violation. She had a false registration tab on her vehicle.3:58 a.m. at Nido Drive and Budd Avenue: A man, 59, set a pile of vegetation on fire and fled. He was located.5 a.m.in the 300 block of North Third Street: Items were stolen from the victim’s unlocked vehicle.July 185 ...

Saratoga team advances in Little League tournament

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:13:40 GMT

Congratulations to Quito Saratoga Little League for winning the Sectional 5 Tournament Championship in a tight game against Los Gatos. The team of 9- to 11-year-olds now moves on to next month’s NorCals, hosted by Napa Little League.Summer outdoor activities abound in Saratoga. Friday, Aug. 18, marks the next Summer Movie Night with a showing of “Inside Out.” The city sponsors this free, family-friendly event in El Quito Park, 12855 Paseo Presada. Movies begin at sundown, but come early to enjoy pre-movie activities and set up your spot.The wildly popular Wildwood Park concerts are back. Saturday, Aug. 19, live bands will play from noon until 6:30 p.m. The lineup includes Jive Machine, the Cabana Boys and the Joint Chiefs. Attendees can wear their ugliest, coolest or most fabulous sunglasses to compete for prizes. Stop by the State Farm tent and post your sunglass selfie that must be taken at the concert. Food and beverages will be available in the park. No carry-in alcoholic bevera...

Uber picks up dump truck driver after accident in Los Gatos

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:13:40 GMT

July 19VEHICLE ACCIDENT: 10:26 a.m. on Wood Road. A dump truck flipped over and took out some mailboxes and a tree. An Uber driver came and picked up the dump truck driver; it’s no known where he went.GRAND THEFT: 2:49 p.m. on North Santa Cruz Avenue. Someone went into unlocked vehicle and took an Ipad. The owner was tracking the Ipad, but it had been turned off.July 21BURGLARY: 12:58 a.m. on Chester Street. A resident returned home to find the residence was rummaged through.Noise Disturbance: 1:27 a.m. on Charter Oaks Drive. People were in the pool splashing and being loud. The reporting party said he couldn’t sleep.July 22BURGLARY: 7:06 a.m. on University Avenue. Someone damaged the door handle to a security office. They also stole a key and lockbox. The reporting party was unable to access the office to see if anything missing due to the damage to the door.PETTY THEFT: 1:45 p.m. at Whole Foods on Los Gatos Boulevard. Three suspects knocked on a car and told the driver there was b...