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Bodycam footage reveals fatal Santa Monica shooting of man charging officers with knife
crime1 month ago

Bodycam footage reveals fatal Santa Monica shooting of man charging officers with knife

Bodycam footage released by the Santa Monica Police Department shows 44-year-old Michael Rodriguez charging at officers with a large knife in Palisades Park on August 22, 2026, before being fatally shot. The incident occurred while officers were investigating an unrelated domestic violence call. Rodriguez died at the hospital, and three knives were recovered from his person and belongings. The case remains under investigation by multiple agencies.

Santa Monica officer fatally shoots man charging with knife near Pier
crime1 month ago

Santa Monica officer fatally shoots man charging with knife near Pier

A Santa Monica police officer shot and killed a man in his mid-40s on Saturday afternoon after the individual allegedly charged at officers with a knife. The incident occurred at Palisades Park, near the 1400 block of Ocean Avenue, while police were responding to a separate domestic violence report. The suspect ignored commands to drop the weapon and advanced toward the officers, prompting a single shot. The man was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead at approximately 1:49 p.m. No officers or bystanders were injured, and a knife was recovered at the scene. Authorities have not released the victim's name pending identification and notification of next of kin.

Freddy Cannon, Hitmaker Behind Palisades Park, Dies at 89
music3 months ago

Freddy Cannon, Hitmaker Behind Palisades Park, Dies at 89

Freddy Cannon, the rock-and-roll singer behind 'Palisades Park' and 'Tallahassee Lassie,' died at 89 in California, announced by iHeartRadio’s Tom Cuddy. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts in 1936, he moved to Philadelphia on Dick Clark’s urging; his 1959 hit 'Tallahassee Lassie' peaked at No. 6, and 1962’s 'Palisades Park' reached No. 3. He became a frequent guest on American Bandstand with a record 110 appearances, published the memoir Where the Action Is! in 2011, and appeared in several films and TV roles. He is survived by his children, sister Mary Lou, and other relatives; his wife Jeanette and son John predeceased him.

Freddy Cannon, 'Palisades Park' Rock & Roll Icon, Dies at 89
music3 months ago

Freddy Cannon, 'Palisades Park' Rock & Roll Icon, Dies at 89

Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon, the Boston-born rock & roll singer behind hits like Tallahassee Lassie and Palisades Park and a longtime American Bandstand staple, died July 17 in a California hospice after a brief battle with cancer at age 89. Cannon helped define the upbeat post-Elvis sound, appeared on numerous TV music shows, influenced future stars, and remained musically active up to his death; he is survived by his children Conny Weber and Billy Cannon, among other family.

Freddy Cannon, Dynamic ’50s Rocker Behind Palisades Park, Dies at 89
obituaries3 months ago

Freddy Cannon, Dynamic ’50s Rocker Behind Palisades Park, Dies at 89

Freddy Cannon, born Frederick Anthony Picariello Jr. in 1936, was a high-energy ’50s rock idol behind Palisades Park, Tallahassee Lassie and Way Down Yonder in New Orleans. He died at 89 in Oxnard, California after a cancer diagnosis. A longtime staple on American Bandstand (110 appearances), Cannon influenced peers from Mick Jagger to Robert Plant, and his songs were covered by the Beach Boys and Ramones. He remained active in music up to his hospitalization and is survived by his children and extended family.