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Homeowners in leafy enclaves hit by burglars zeroing in on high-end homes for smash-and-grab scores

NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. A growing wave of residential break-ins across Los Angeles County has raised alarm among residents, and prompted a surge of police resources. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced that she had directed the LAPD strategically to deploy additional patrols on Ventura Boulevard in response to a string or break-ins at neighborhoods such as Sherman Oaks Encino and North Hollywood. “The safety and security of every Angeleno are my top priorities.” Bass said that the City had zero tolerance for recent burglaries. Residents deserve to feel safe, especially at home, and we’ll continue to provide the resources needed to keep them safe. The latest incident happened early Tuesday morning, when suspects tried to break into a house on Noble Avenue in Sherman Oaks at around 1:30 am, according to the police. CALIFORNIA LOOTERS NOW FEEL ‘HARD-CHARGING CONSEQUENCES’ AFTER BLUESTATE ABANDONED THE SOFT-ON CRIME APPROACHAuthorities claim the attempted break-in was part of a larger spike in crimes which began around April 10. This is similar to burglary patterns that were seen in the San Fernando Valley over the past few years. It is unclear if the incidents are linked or if they were committed by a group of people targeting a specific neighborhood. Officials at the time emphasized that while overall crime statistics were on the decline, targeted crimes such as break-ins continued fueling fear in the affected communities. In 2025, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell stated that “our hearts go out to families who are grieving this senseless death.” We understand that, while crime statistics may be down, the fear and hurt it causes are very real. The department took a “all-hands on deck” approach to combat organized burglary, increasing patrol visibility at night, using license plate readers and air support, and working with regional tasks forces. OFFICIALS IN CALIFORNIA REOPEN CERTAIN PALISADES FIRES ZONES; COPS TO USE PLANES FOR LOOTINGIn response, the LAPD Operations-Valley Bureau has increased enforcement, increasing patrols, and placing a noticeable police presence in the areas most affected by the crimes. FOX 11 reported. Officers are using mobile plate readers to monitor high-value burglaries, deploying air support and coordinating with specialized divisions. City leaders have emphasized a zero tolerance approach as residents become more concerned about crimes that occur “night after night.” Officials told FOX 11 that there is “zero tolerance” for the crimes in the Valley. They added that resources are being increased in order to apprehend the perpetrators. Police say that in one recent burglary, burglars broke into a home from a second-story window and stole cash and valuables. “It is nice to be part of a community. We watch out for eachother. Follow us on XFor others, routine activities like nightly dog walks have been transformed into informal neighborhood patrols. Gault said, “It’s really disturbing because there have been so many.” GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAILOthers say that residents may need to take extra precautions in addition to relying on law enforcement. Dustin Heindel said, “It is great if our tax dollars or the community do stuff. “But at the end of the day, I think that you should do whatever you need to to protect yourself. Police are also urging residents in the area to take basic security precautions as crimes continue. The LAPD North Hollywood Division reports that residential burglaries are on the rise in the area. They urge homeowners to make sure their security cameras are functioning, to keep windows and doors closed, and to notify a neighbor or a security company if they are planning to be away for an extended period.

  

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WATCH: Pokémon, sports cards heist hits six figures as detectives hunt suspects

“It’s not the call you want to get at 2 o’clock in the morning,” he said. The thieves got away with around $100,000 worth of valuable packs of Pokemon and major league sports cards as alarm bells rang from within the small business. “It is not the kind of call you want at 2 in the morning,” Holiday said. The thieves made off with $100,000 worth of valuable packs and major league sports card as alarms rang within the small business. The thieves broke in and hopped over the counter to get the expensive cards. They then fled. The incident was not reported to have caused any injuries. He said that he believes that the group of thieves were likely in the shop, scoping out the valuable merchandise before the theft. “I knew I had to encounter someone, without a doubt.” He said that he believed the footage, and how they entered, how long they stayed, and how they knew to get out or leave, was enough to make him believe this. Holiday told FOX 32 that he will invest in security upgrades. Very expensive. It costs thousands of dollars to change these windows. He said, “It’s expensive.” Holiday said he is a small-business owner who has worked hard to be successful. He shared a message addressed to the thieves. “This is not something that I’m given. I earned this. I earned it.” The Chicago Police Department has said that it is investigating but no arrests have yet been made.

  

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Gates Foundation plans to cut up to 500 jobs while undergoing review of Jeffrey Epstein ties

NEWYou can now listen Fox News articles. The Gates Foundation did not specify whether the planned job reductions are related to the review. The job cuts were announced earlier this year in conjunction with the foundation’s annual budget planning. The review has, however, brought renewed scrutiny to the foundation’s interactions with Epstein in the past and its policies on vetting partnerships. This has raised broader questions regarding governance at one of world’s largest charitable organizations. Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman ordered an external review early this year to assess the foundation’s past engagement with Epstein and our current policies on vetting and developing philanthropic partnership,” a press release said. The review is in progress, and we expect to receive an update from the board and management this summer. “BILL GATES CALLS SELF ‘FOOLISH,’ FOR SPENDING TIMES WITH CONVICTED SEROUS OFFENDER JEFFERY EPSTEINThe organization also stated that employees were informed of the job cuts in January during discussions about its 2026 budget. The press release stated that “this cap will reduce the Foundation’s current target of 2,375 jobs by up to 500 by 2030.” Targets and timelines would be calibrated annually. The Department of Justice released in February more than 3,000,000 Epstein’s investigative files, including personal email. The emails reportedly revealed that Bill Gates had affairs with Melinda Gates while they were married and sought medication for a sexually transmitted disease without her knowledge. “I did nothing illegal.” Gates stated, “I saw nothing illicit.” The Wall Street Journal reviewed a recording of a townhall meeting.

  

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Doctor indicted on 81 new sexual assault charges in case involving dozens of victims

NEWYou can now listen Fox News articles. Hayden said that this was an extraordinary set indictments. Not only because of the sheer number of charges and the number of “TEXAS DOCTOR SENTENCED to 10 YEARS in PRISON in One of the ‘M The new Suffolk County charges do not relate to the Middlesex County case. He is also named in numerous ongoing medical malpractice suits He added that Todd would be arraigned in Suffolk Superior Court on the new charges at a later time. Hayden said, “I want every survivor to feel that we are with them and will be with them at every step

  

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High school counselor pleads guilty to multiple sex crimes involving teen she was meant to help

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Americans among injured at shooting caught on video at tourist hot spot in Mexico

NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. According to officials, the gunman visited the pyramids several times to “engage in reconnaissance of the specific areas he intended to use for his violent assault.” One Canadian was killed and 13 others were injured. Sign up to receive TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER. Among those injured were six Americans, as well as individuals from Russia and Brazil. The National Guard responded quickly to the scene. Officials added that the gunman committed suicide at 11:45 a.m. The Mexican officials claimed that they found “literature and images, as well as handwritten manuscripts” in the backpack of the gunman, referring to the Columbine High School Shooting. The shooting occurred on April 20,1999.Officials stated that the gunman carried 52 live rounds of.38 Special ammunition in a plastic bag along with a blade. Find out more about the TRUE CRIME HUBMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed Monday’s shooting in a post on social media. “What happened in Teotihuacan today deeply hurts us.” “I express my sincere solidarity with those affected and their families,” wrote she. “Yesterday’s attack highlights the urgency of strengthening our security protocols. “CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FOX NEWS APPJose Luis Cervantes Martinez said that investigators had built a “psychopathic” profile of the gunman. This was “characterized by a tendancy to copy situations that happened in other places, other times, and involving different figures.” The National Institute of Anthropology and History announced that the Teotihuacan archeological site would be closed until further notice following the shooting. The Associated Press contributed this report.

  

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