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Pierce County Teen Killed in Parkland Shooting Identified as Braylon Diaz
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office identified 17-year-old Braylon Daniel Diaz as the victim in Sunday’s Parkland shooting; he was robbed of jewelry, shot, and died at the scene, and investigators are seeking surveillance footage and tips while a GoFundMe fundraiser is raising funds for funeral costs.
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LA health alert, insurer reform debates, and Gen Z knitting: a multi-story LA digest
Los Angeles confirms its fifth measles case of the year tied to a May 14 flight into LAX, with health officials urging exposed travelers to verify vaccination status and monitor for symptoms as public health workers trace additional exposure sites; nationwide, measles outbreaks continue to rise. In California politics, several insurance-commissioner candidates call for greater state involvement, including public insurers, state disaster reinsurance, and backstops, sparking debate over feasibility and costs. A feature from The LA Local highlights Gen Z’s growing knit-night scene at Inglewood’s Knitting Tree as a welcome offline community space. A campus-focused report notes Turning Point USA chapters expanding across California campuses, fueling tensions with liberal groups. Rounding out LAist’s digest are weekly events and culture picks—art hangs, hikes, Pub Choir, and more—previewing pre-Olympic-season offerings.
Three Dead After Car Rams Pedestrians on East Oakland Street
Three pedestrians were killed and several others injured when a blue car collided with a black SUV outside the East Bay Market Liquor Store, then sped onto the sidewalk on International Boulevard near 85th Avenue in East Oakland, ramming pedestrians before crashing into another car; a bystander said the driver attempted to flee but was stopped by good Samaritans, and police are investigating with no official suspect named yet.
Ontario County probes suspected hantavirus case tied to Geneva High School student
Ontario County is investigating a suspected locally acquired hantavirus case involving a Geneva High School student; officials say there is no risk to other students or the public, quarantine is not required, and the case is not linked to the Dutch cruise outbreak. The county notes it has had only one other suspected hantavirus case in 20 years.
Lake City Beer Garden Shooting: Victim Named, Suspect Sought
A 25-year-old Growler Guys beer garden employee was killed during closing Friday night at the Lake City Way NE location in Seattle. Police have identified the victim and are actively searching for a suspect; investigation ongoing.
Two Lives Lost in Garfield Park Shooting as Community Pays Tribute
Jassen Cho, 38, an Uber driver, and Damarion Johnson, 18, a Christ the King College Prep senior, were shot and killed around 8:30 p.m. Thursday in East Garfield Park when a grey SUV pulled up alongside their vehicle; Johnson died at Mount Sinai Hospital and Cho died at Stroger Hospital. The SUV was found burned blocks from the scene. Cook County Medical Examiner officials ruled the deaths homicides, and no arrests had been announced. Tributes poured in from community groups and relatives, while Uber said it’s cooperating with investigators.
Amber Alert Issued After Perinton Family Abduction by Brother
An Amber Alert has been issued for 54-year-old Mouna Omar Saleh Ali and her two children, 7-year-old Julie Abdullah Qasim Saleh and 9-year-old Hafish Abdullah Qasim Saleh, who authorities say were abducted Saturday in Perinton by Mouna’s 26-year-old son Amar Abdullah Qasim Saleh. The suspect was last seen driving a 2026 white or silver Toyota Camry or Honda Accord near Crossover Road; investigators say the children are in imminent danger, though there is no threat to the public. Anyone with information should call 911 or the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at 585-753-4178.
Needham's Canvas breach may affect every student and staff member, superintendent says
Needham Public Schools say the Canvas data breach could have affected all students and staff, with teacher gradebook data possibly modified in PowerSchool. The district disconnected Canvas from PowerSchool to prevent further compromise and is awaiting a full incident report from Instructure, while continuing to monitor for additional affected systems.
Fatal shooting on Enright Avenue tied to Santa Clara house fire
Police in Santa Clara responded to a fatal shooting at a home on Enright Avenue where a house fire occurred; the fire was contained, a SWAT team was on scene, the victim’s identity has not been released, and no suspect is in custody as investigators continue the case.
Cohutta’s police force dissolved as mayor fires entire department
In Cohutta, Georgia, Mayor Ron Shinnick fired the chief and about 10 officers, dissolving the town’s police department. The town council called a special meeting to discuss reinstating the force and possibly the mayor’s resignation, with no public reasons given. The Whitfield County sheriff’s office offered help if needed, while the mayor cited officers’ social-media posts about his wife as the trigger, as residents seek answers and next steps.
Olympia records second green fireball in a week
Cameras on the Washington State Capitol Campus captured a bright green fireball streaking over Olympia at about 12:15 a.m. May 5, 2026—the second meteor sighting in western Washington in about a week—described by witnesses as a green flash with an orange tail; NASA notes meteors burn up in Earth’s atmosphere, with the brightest called fireballs.