(KABC) -- Surveillance photos show a masked suspect who is being sought after opening fire during a bank robbery in Foothill Ranch Thursday to the Chase Bank branch at 26791 Portola Parkway Frank Gonzalez of the Orange County Sheriff's Department The suspect fired a round near the foot of a teller The suspect was only described as wearing a bucket hat This comes after the company filed for bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year The company has not released a specific list of the stores closing. However, court filings show that Joann will close stores in all 50 states, with California, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington among those affected most, according to CNN The 81-year-old Ohio-based retailer has identified the following 61 California stores for potential immediate closure in court documents, according to NEXSTAR: A company spokesperson said that “right-sizing our store footprint is a critical part of our efforts to ensure the best path forward.” The spokesperson also told USA Today it was "a very difficult decision to make given the major impact we know it will have on our Team Members our customers and all of the communities we serve." The company will decide which stores to close after "a careful analysis" of how those stores are performing the retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and kept all of its stores open the company said it had acquired $132 million in new funding which it planned to use to reduce its debt by approximately $505 million Sales at Joann had slumped after a jump during the pandemic when Americans were isolated in their homes and spent more money on sewing and craft supplies many people had to cut back on their discretionary spending The news comes as other major retailers have announced closures as well with Kohl's notably among those last month Patch editor Chris Rhatigan contributed reporting Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. LAist is part of Southern California Public Radio The worst of this week's storm has moved on from the Los Angeles area leaving behind minor tornado damage and light debris flows on mountain roads rainfall rates peaked between late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning with roughly an inch of rain falling per hour on some spots like the Eaton Fire burn scar Around a foot of snow fell in the mountains Scattered showers will continue to move across Southern California over the next 48 hours isolated downpours which bring with them a risk of mudslides in recently burned areas A possible tornado touched down in Pico Rivera at 3:15 am. Powerful winds ripped trees out of the ground and knocked down power lines. Thankfully, LASD deputies have told me no one was injured.@NWSLosAngeles will be on site soon. #LARain pic.twitter.com/BnTGIGdC5Y The heaviest precipitation fell across Santa Barbara These totals are current as of Thursday morning Another rainstorm is expected early next week remain under evacuation warnings until at least 6 p.m Evacuation orders also stand for Trabuco Creek Bell Canyon and Hot Springs Canyon around the Airport Fire burn scar in Orange County while those in Long Canyon and Modjeska Canyon remain under evacuation orders The flood watch issued for much of Southern California will remain in place through Thursday afternoon said Pacific Coast Highway will be closed from Carbon Beach Terrace in Malibu to Chautauqua Boulevard in the Pacific Palisades Metro's 134 line from Malibu to Santa Monica has been halted Hot Springs Canyon at Ortega Highway is also closed as is Trabuco Canyon Road between Rose Canyon Drive and Plano Trabuco near Rancho Santa Margarita will be under a high surf advisory from 9 a.m You should stay away from the water for three days after after a rain event anyway due to dangerous runoff which often includes high levels of fecal coliform bacteria A dormitory style shelter has been set up for evacuated Orange County residents at: cats and small pets for residents evacuated from their service areas at the following facility: Here’s an excerpt from our guide to understanding flood warnings if you need to report a flooded road or a downed tree you can call the following non-emergency numbers: We fact check everything and rely only on information from credible sources (think fire government officials and reporters on the ground) we make mistakes or initial reports turn out to be wrong we strive to bring you the most accurate information in real time and will update this story as new information becomes available Jurors, who began deliberating Tuesday afternoon, convicted Samuel Lincoln Woodward for the Jan. 3, 2018, stabbing death of Blaze Bernstein, 19. Woodward’s attorneys conceded during the trial that he killed Bernstein, but denied it was a hate crime or a premeditated act, saying at worst he should be convicted of voluntary manslaughter. The jury, however, found Woodward guilty of first-degree murder, and also found true allegations that the killing was a hate crime, and that he personally used a deadly weapon —a knife. Cheers were heard in the courtroom audience as the verdict was read, particularly when the hate crime allegation was found to be true. There was no visible reaction from Woodward, whose sat facing forward, his face obscured by his long, shaggy hair. The hate-crime enhancement alleged Woodward killed Bernstein because of the victim’s sexual orientation, not because he was Jewish, though jurors were also given evidence of the defendant’s association with a neo-Nazi group known as the Atomwaffen Division to consider a pattern of bigotry. Woodward and Bernstein attended the Orange County School of the Arts together for four years. Bernstein graduated after six years at the school and went on to become a pre-med student at the University of Pennsylvania. Woodward, meanwhile, transferred to Corona Del Mar High School, from which he graduated. He then attended Cal State Channel Islands before dropping out in his second semester. Following the verdict, Bernstein’s mother, Jeanne Pepper Bernstein, thanked everyone who has supported the family since Blaze’s death. She also asked the media to give the family time to “process this outcome and to live our lives knowing that this murderer will no longer be able to hurt any other people. “This is a great relief that justice was served and this despicable human who murdered our son will no longer be a threat to the public,” she said. Woodward spent five days testifying during the trial, often taking up to 30 seconds to respond to yes or no questions. Woodward said he reached out to Bernstein hours after a long text-exchange conversation with his big brother’s best friend, Dylan Gronendyke, on New Year’s Day in 2018. As Woodward complained that he could not establish any meaningful relationships and would even leave the house and go to a parking lot alone just to give his parents the impression he went out with friends, Gronendyke encouraged him to return to college and to not give up trying to make friends. Nearly a day passed before Bernstein responded to Woodward, and the two agreed to meet up the night of Jan. 2, 2018. Woodward stuffed snacks and drinks and marijuana into a sleeping bag and picked up Bernstein, who directed the two to Borrego Park, where the victim’s mother said he had many lifelong memories, such as playing soccer as a youth. Woodward testified he took two hits off a heady strain of marijuana and felt he was nodding off until he felt a strange sensation on his legs and immediately thought he had gotten too relaxed and urinated on himself as he had done previously. When he snapped to, Woodward testified, he realized his pants were undone and the victim had his hand on his groin. Bernstein also appeared to be photographing or video recording the encounter, he testified. This triggered panic in Woodward, who said he was in “mortal terror” his family, who objected to homosexuality on religious grounds, would find out. He said the “look” on his father’s face alone could be so upsetting he struggled to get the phone away from Bernstein, who, the defendant claimed, was saying words to the effect that he would “out’” Woodward, who had a reputation in high school for homophobia. When he could not get the phone, Woodward said he snapped and repeatedly stabbed Bernstein and then smashed the phone. Woodward said he dug a shallow grave with his hands and left the body in the park. When Bernstein failed to show for a dental appointment, which was unusual, and could not be contacted, his worried parents began searching for clues and contacted authorities. The victim’s body was found Jan. 9, 2018, in an area of the park that had been scoured previously, but a recent rain made it easier to see him, Senior Deputy Dist. Atty. Jennifer Walker said. Attorney Ken Morrison of the Orange County Public Defender’s Office presented evidence during the trial about Woodward’s diagnosis of autism, saying it was not an effort to excuse the crime, but to help jurors understand his state of mind — and for them to reject the hate-crime allegations and accept a lesser-degree of homicide. “Samuel Lincoln Woodward should be held accountable for what he did,” Morrison said during his closing argument. “He should not be held accountable for what he did not do. This case was over-charged.” Morrison characterized his client as someone struggling through life, not understanding until he was 18 that he had autism when it was too late for the usually prescribed interventions. The disorder made it difficult for him to communicate and led to social awkwardness and loneliness, and the late diagnosis made him especially vulnerable to being wooed by a fringe, extremist group like Atomwaffen Division, the defense attorney argued. The group’s attraction was a sense of belonging, a “brotherhood” of “strong men,” Morrison argued. Woodward told a defense-hired psychiatric expert, Martha Rogers, that he didn’t pay much attention to the group’s hateful rhetoric and was buoyed by their positive reinforcement, Morrison argued. Woodward grew disillusioned with the group, he told Rogers, after a two-month excursion in the summer of 2017 to Texas with the man who lured him into the group, when he ran out of money for food and a motel, Morrison said. Morrison argued that though Woodward and Bernstein did not interact much when they were classmates, there were projects they worked on together and that Woodward considered him a “chill guy.” Morrison said the defendant was surprised to find out Bernstein was gay when they reconnected on a dating app in June 2017, and Woodward grew to admire how the victim was comfortable with his sexual orientation while the defendant struggled with his own. “Blaze Bernstein was in a lot of ways intimidating because he had qualities [Woodward] thought he lacked,” Morrison said. “Sam was questioning all these things, looking for strong men, something he aspired to be.’” Walker argued to jurors that the evidence pointed to Woodward planning to attack Bernstein in a “ceremonial” killing to win the prestige of the neo-Nazi group. She said he wore a sweater with a skull image on it to “strike fear” into the victim, and that it had Bernstein’s blood spattered on it after the attack. When Bernstein’s panicked parents went through their missing son’s social media looking for clues, they called Woodward, who lied to them about what had happened to their son, according to the prosecutor. Walker said Woodward also began searching for information on DNA and even got a haircut to change his appearance while the search for Bernstein made headlines. “The abundance of evidence here is overwhelming,” Walker said. She brushed aside Morrison’s arguments that Bernstein had betrayed Woodward’s requests to keep it quiet that the two matched on a dating app. Walker said Bernstein was rightly “shocked” to see Woodward seeking males on the dating app and sent a link to his public profile to a few fellow classmates from the school of the arts. Walker said Bernstein kept his promise not to share the details of their conversations with others. “Blaze Bernstein is not here to defend himself against these allegations,” Walker said. News Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map Crafters in 49 states, including California, may want to consider stocking up on supplies as fabric and craft chain Joann prepares to close more than half of its U.S Joann said it is looking to "right-size its store footprint." "This was a very difficult decision to make and all of the communities we serve," Joann's statement said "A careful analysis of store performance and future strategic fit for the Company determined which stores should remain operating as usual at this time." While the chain did not release an official list to the public it did submit locations slated to close to the court as part of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process Court documents list 533 stores across 49 states on the chopping block What Joann stores are closing in California?Here's a list of Joann stores closing in California according to Chapter 11 bankruptcy documents 95991In addition to the California locations the company reported it would lay off 209 employees at its distribution center in Visalia The layoffs are expected to begin on March 30 Who owns Joann?Joann was founded in 1943 and sells various crafting supplies The company went private in 2011 when it was acquired by the equity firm Leonard Green & Partners for about $1.6 billion still majority-owned by Leonard Green & Partners Joann became a private company again in April following its initial bankruptcy filing so its shares were no longer listed by the Nasdaq or any other national stock exchange Chapter 11 bankruptcy typically allows the debtor to maintain possessions while a reorganization is proposed and enacted This reorganization is intended to restructure a business allowing greater flexibility in repaying debts the debtor can continue operating its business and borrowing new money with court approval This is a developing story and will be updated Evacuations are being downgraded or lifted as firefighters across Southern California make steady progress to contain three major wildfires Bridge and Airport fires have burned more than 110,000 acres across four counties One good sign: Favorable weather conditions have limited the fires' spread and allowed firefighters to get the upper hand Authorities say two of the fires — Airport and Line — were caused by humans the first by accident and the other allegedly intentional The cause of the Bridge Fire is under investigation Here's what we know about each of the fires so far: For the most up-to-date information about the fire you can check: The Airport Fire ignited last Monday afternoon in Trabuco Canyon near the city of Rancho Santa Margarita a fire update noted that firefighters made "significant strides" in containing the fire near Ortega Highway where homes burned during the week Mission Viejo Animal Services is asking people to report sightings of injured or disoriented animals that might have been displaced by the Airport Fire foxes and even mountain lions live in the area destroyed by the fire Evacuation orders are in place for the following areas Many mandatory evacuations have been downgraded to warnings: the largest wildfire currently burning in Southern California ignited on Sunday afternoon in the Angeles National Forest and has burned tens of thousands of acres this week Fire officials say that 20 homes were destroyed in Mt 13 homes in Wrightwood and five cabins in wilderness areas residents in Wrightwood are being warned to not drink tap water or use it for cooking Evacuation orders have been issued for the following areas: Antelope Valley Fairgrounds (large animals) Running Springs and other mountain communities As of Monday morning more than 36,400 structures were threatened but containment grew to 42% Authorities arrested Justin Wayne Halstenberg San Bernardino sheriff's officials allege that Halstenberg intentionally started the fire near Base Line Street and Alpine Street in the city of Highland Halstenberg pleaded not guilty Tuesday to nine charges Sheriff Shannon Dicus said that investigators were looking into the possibility that Halstenberg may be responsible for setting other fires is being held in county jail in lieu of $80,000 bail He is scheduled to appear Friday in San Bernardino Superior Court Sheriff's officials are asking anyone with information related to the investigation to contact Detective Jake Hernandez at (909) 425-9793 Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME or go to wetip.com We fact-check everything and rely only on information from credible sources (think fire we make mistakes and/or initial reports turn out to be wrong Last month, Kawasaki Motor Corp. hosted California District 72 Assemblymember Diane Dixon at its Foothills Ranch Supported by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) leadership accompanied Assemblymember Dixon around the headquarters and discussed issues impacting the California area The visit emphasized the importance of Kawasaki’s economic footprint to the region as well as the commitment of Assemblymember Dixon to the recreational marine industry in California were pleased that Assemblymember Dixon was able to make it a priority to tour our Foothill Ranch California North American headquarters located in her district Kawasaki was able to showcase its commitment to the marine industry as the original large scale personal watercraft (PWC) manufacturer in addition to engaging in meaningful discussions on the various issues the affect our business and the marine industry as a whole,” says Russel Brenan government relations and public affairs at Kawasaki Motor Corp “We are encouraged by Assemblymember Dixon’s willingness to advocate for our industry her many constituents that actively participate in recreational boating and the interest she takes in the business community in her district.” NMMA notes that recreational boating in California has a $17.3 billion annual economic impact and supports over 48,000 jobs across 2,800 businesses Kawasaki Motor has been in California since 1968, with its expansion into the personal watercraft space with the Jet Ski in 1973 Source: Boating Industry and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie 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(Shutterstock)CALIFORNIA — The gourmet burger chain Red Robin plans to close around 70 underperforming locations potentially including restaurants in California Red Robin has 55 restaurants in California The chain’s revenues were down about $1.25 billion in 2024, a decrease of $54.5 million from 2023, according to a February earnings release Red Robin posted a $77.5 million loss last year compared to a net loss of $21.2 million the year prior Red Robin said it is “evaluating alternatives for approximately 70 underperforming restaurant locations upon expiration for the current lease term.” Between 10 and 15 Red Robin locations could close in 2025 The chain closed one restaurant last year when the building lease expired The rest of the unprofitable restaurants are expected to close within five years there were 498 Red Robin restaurants nationwide 407 were company-owned and 91 were operated by franchisees “While financial results for 2024 fell well below our original expectations we’ve made substantial improvements to the guest experience and believe we still have a significant opportunity ahead of us to reach the full potential of our iconic brand,” Red Robin President and CEO G.J Attorney Ken Morrison of the Orange County Public Defender’s Office argued Tuesday that his client, Samuel Lincoln Woodward, 26, should not be convicted of murder in the Jan. 3, 2018, killing of 19-year-old Blaze Bernstein. Morrison argued for the defendant to be convicted instead of voluntary manslaughter, but acquitted of hate-crime allegations. Jurors may also consider second-degree murder. Woodward also faces a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a deadly weapon. The hate-crime enhancement alleges Woodward killed Bernstein because of the victim’s sexual orientation, not because he was Jewish, though jurors were also given evidence of the defendant’s association with a neo-Nazi group to consider a pattern of bigotry. “He isn’t guilty of murder,” Morrison argued. “He’s guilty of manslaughter.” Morrison told jurors that his presentation of evidence about the defendant’s diagnosis of autism was not an effort to excuse the crime, but to help jurors understand his state of mind — and for them to reject the hate-crime allegations and accept a lesser-degree of homicide. “Samuel Lincoln Woodward should be held accountable for what he did,” Morrison said. “He should not be held accountable for what he did not do. This case was over-charged.” Woodward, meanwhile, transferred to Corona Del Mar High School where he graduated and went on to Cal State Channel Islands before dropping out in his second semester. “Blaze Bernstein was in a lot of ways intimidating because he had qualities [Woodward] thought he lacked,” Morrison said. “Sam was questioning all these things, looking for strong men, something he aspired to be.’’ The long, shaggy-haired and bearded Woodward spent five days testifying during the trial, often taking up to 30 seconds to respond to yes or no questions. Woodward reached out to Bernstein hours after a long text-exchange conversation with his big brother’s best friend, Dylan Gronendyke, on New Year’s Day in 2018. As Woodward complained that he could not establish any meaningful relationships and would even leave the house and go to a parking lot alone just to give his parents the impression he went out with friends, Gronendyke encouraged him to return to college and to not give up trying to make friends. This triggered panic in Woodward, who said he was in “mortal terror” his family, who objected to homosexuality on religious grounds, would find out. He said the “look” on his father’s face alone could be so upsetting he struggled to get the phone away from Bernstein, who, the defendant claimed, was saying words to the effect that he would “out” Woodward, who had a reputation in high school for homophobia. When he could not get the phone, Woodward said he snapped and repeatedly stabbed Bernstein and then smashed the phone. Woodward said he dug a shallow grave with his hands and left the body in the park. When Bernstein failed to show for a dental appointment, which was unusual, and could not be contacted, his worried parents began searching for clues and contacted authorities. The victim’s body was found Jan. 9, 2018, in an area of the park that had been scoured previously, but a recent rain made it easier to see him, Walker said. Senior Deputy Dist. Atty Jennifer Walker argued to jurors that the evidence points to Woodward planning to attack Bernstein in a “ceremonial” killing to win the prestige of the neo-Nazi group. She said he wore a sweater with a skull image on it to “strike fear” into the victim, and that it had Bernstein’s blood spattered on it after the attack. When Bernstein’s panicked parents went through their missing son’s social media looking for clues, they called Woodward, who lied to them about what had happened to their son. Walker said Woodward also began searching for information on DNA and even got a haircut to change his appearance while the search for Bernstein made headlines. She added, “The reason we’re here is because of the defendant’s actions.” She brushed aside Morrison’s arguments that Bernstein had betrayed Woodward’s requests to keep it quiet that the two matched on the dating app. She added that for jurors to reject first-degree murder, “You have to believe a liar.” The sheer volume of data breached serves as a reminder that many — perhaps most — Americans have had their Social Security number driver's license number or some other piece of identifying information posted in a data breach dump online This presents difficulty for banks and other companies seeking to verify the identity of customers these 2024 data breaches also disrupted the financial lives of many Americans some consumers also temporarily lost access to their financial accounts this year because of ransomware Banks and insurance companies also suffered reputational harm and customer attrition because of these cyberattacks Stress tests Fed defends stress test authority even as it 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She stopped paying her mortgage more than 15 years ago open-concept home on Foothill Ranch Road offers bucolic views of mountains and valleys three-and-half-bathroom situated on 10 acres in Santa Rosa is listed for $2,745,000 The interior is airy thanks to vaulted ceilings and plenty of windows overlooking the natural setting The open floor plan connects the living room Situated on 10 acres in the northeast foothills of Santa Rosa is a modern three-bedroom The 2,800-square-foot dwelling at 7784 Foothill Ranch Road is sleekly designed with slate board and batten siding and a series of single sloped roofs The interior benefits from vaulted ceilings and bucolic views with an airy great room that includes the kitchen and a pool and terrace that’s perfectly perched and minimalist to give focus to the spectacular surroundings of nature For more information on 7784 Foothill Ranch Road in Santa Rosa, contact listing agent Bob Pennypacker, of Sotheyby’s International Realty, at 707-799-6032, 707-395-0656, 7784foothillranch.com 2024 at 9:41 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Samuel Woodward leaves a court hearing at the Harbor Justice Center in Newport Beach (Paul Bersebach/The Orange County Register/SCNG via AP CA — The man charged with the hate-crime fatal stabbing of a former classmate at the Orange County School of the Arts six years ago in Foothill Ranch took the stand Thursday in his defense testified about his jailhouse visits with psychiatric defense expert as well as his upbringing and a trip he made to Texas Woodward is accused of killing Bernstein because he was gay Woodward has been characterized as being confused about his sexuality and grew up in a family in which the parents frowned on homosexuality for religious reasons Senior Deputy District Attorney Jennifer Walker said in her opening statement of the trial that Woodward reveled in catfishing gay men online and then rejecting or threatening them before he killed his high school classmate Bernstein when they met up one night after reconnecting online Ken Morrison of the Orange County Public Defender's Office is making the case his client had trouble making friends and was lured into the neo-Nazi group Morrison on Thursday asked Woodward about when he was finally diagnosed as a teen with having autism spectrum disorder Morrison had to ask his client a few times to get his long hair out of his eyes as he stared down and at times trailed off into mumbling but often admitted he could not recall many events or past statements to Rogers When he was asked how he felt after his parents took him to a clinic where he was diagnosed with autism When showed a copy of one of Rogers' reports about his discussions about it I remember feeling everything from uncertain some displeasure and sometimes I didn't think about it," he testified When asked if it has changed his way of viewing his life so far But Woodward said he was aware as a child of where my voice sounded funny or came across as strange," he testified Morrison also asked Woodward about the combative relationship he had with his brother He said he loves his brother and that the two have a much better relationship now But when they were younger the defendant said he felt "picked on." "I just thought it was ridiculous," he said of their fights "I always thought if I got in a fight with my brother I felt like I wasn't looking for a fight.. I can't remember there ever was an instance when I believe I was in any way shape or form the aggressor." testified last week that Clay wound sometimes call his brother "gay," and "we admonished him for it." That was usually prompted by something Woodward did that his brother "would consider effeminate," Blake Woodward testified The fistfights between the brothers likely stopped when Sam Woodward was about 16 or 17 Clay Woodward was bigger and stronger and into weightlifting so he would often "get the better of" Sam The defendant "would be angry" when his father intervened "because he wanted to continue to fight and get the better of Clay," Blake Woodward testified Blake Woodward said he hit his son when the defendant hit him as he tried to break up one of the battles His father also said he got his son in a "choke hold," he said "Sam could not fight well," his father said Blake Woodward also testified that he would discipline his son Sam Woodward testified that he had a lisp as a child which would provoke teasing from his brother Sam Woodward quit college at Cal State Channel Islands and decided in July 2017 to go to Texas with Tristan "Kruuz" Evans who wooed the defendant into the neo-Nazi Attomwaffen Division group It was the first time living out of state for Woodward "I mostly spent time trying to find several jobs or job opportunities," he testified He sought jobs as a handyman and other trades such as roofing But he only landed a "couple" of jobs and soon ran out of money and could no longer afford the motel he was staying in "I mostly remember him telling me there were a ton of job opportunities" in Texas "Thought it would be a good idea to take him up on that offer." I mostly remember sleeping in my car a lot." By September he felt "it was time to basically head back home." He wanted to "recuperate" and begin "making back any money I lost" on the excursion to Texas Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here 2022 at 9:19 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Chipotle's new "Chipotlane" concept in Foothill Ranch dominates this popular location which serves multiple Orange County communities (Hanley Investment Group Courtesy Photo)FOOTHILL RANCH CA — The Chipotle-anchored multi-tenant retail pad in Foothill Ranch Towne Centre has sold for $8.2 million the Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors announced Monday Foothill Ranch Towne Centre is a regional power center anchored by Walmart Supercenter The sale was a record-high price per square foot for a multi-tenant pad in South Orange County the Hanley Investment Group Vice Presidents Bill Asher and Jeff Lefko say The buyer was a private investor from Glendale “We generated multiple competitive and qualified offers that facilitated securing a Los Angeles-based 1031 exchange buyer at 98% of the asking price,” Asher said The 6,873-square-foot multi-tenant retail building is located at 26592 Towne Centre Drive It is 100 percent leased to Chipotle with a drive-thru Firehouse Subs and Guidepost Montessori recently renovated Chipotle is one of the most sought-after retail tenants from investors in today’s market Chipotle incorporated their new ‘Chipotlane’ concept with a drive-thru option to the formerly dine-in fast food concept The shopping center serves prominent neighboring cities and communities Portola Springs and Rancho Santa Margarita Hanley Investment Group completed the sale of the Michaels at Foothill Ranch Towne Centre as a single-tenant net-leased investment Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 2021 at 1:05 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The single-tenant net-leased store was sold to a private investor in a rare move by Hanley Investment Group CA — An investment group has brokered the sale of the single-tenant occupied Michaels is shadow-anchored by Target and located within the Foothill Ranch Towne Centre in Foothill Ranch according to the Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors Hanley Investment Group’s Executive Vice President Eric Wohl and Associate CJ Kiehler represented the seller two separate family trusts based in Southern California and Nevada was represented by Mark Jerue and Craig Fitterer of Lee & Associates of Irvine “We generated multiple qualified offers and secured a 1031 exchange buyer who was very familiar with the trade area,” said Wohl “Michaels has a long-term operating history of more than 17 years at the shopping center and recently executed their second option.” Michaels is considered a "junior anchor" store at the Foothill Ranch Towne Centre The 25,000-square-foot Michaels building was built in 1994 and sits on 2.63 acres at 26752 Portola Parkway at the signalized intersection of Portola Parkway and Bake Parkway (with 40,100 cars per day) Foothill Ranch Towne Centre serves the neighboring cities and communities the average household income is more than $150,000 and there is a projected population growth of more than 31% in the next five years," Whol said (NASDAQ: MIK) is North America's largest specialty provider of arts wall décor and seasonal merchandise for Makers and do-it-yourself home decorators and has over 1,250 stores Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. A mountain lion lunged for a three-year-old boy and grabbed him by the neck on Monday afternoon in a wilderness park 50 miles southeast of Los Angeles The incident happened at the Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park in the rugged foothills of the Cleveland National Forest A family of six was walking on a popular trail past the gate near the Ralph's grocery store in Foothill Ranch when the animal attacked "The mountain lion came out of somewhere and grabbed the three-year-old by the neck and dragged him a short distance," said Bommarito The boy's father threw his backpack at the cougar grabbed the pack and sprinted up a nearby tree where they were met by paramedics who quickly treated the child and transported him to a nearby hospital.   but the child is okay," said Orange County Sheriff's Lt "The mountain lion is no longer an issue." The boy was in stable condition Monday evening and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife gave local law enforcement the approval to euthanize the lion due to the public safety threat according to the Orange County Fire Authority "I saw the family about 30 seconds after it happened," said Landon Wright of Foothill Ranch who was taking a holiday ride on his mountain bike The mom was holding the boy and they were all scurrying by as fast as they could there's a mountain lion in a tree just past here.'" Wright said he rounded a corner and "There it was He said he and two park volunteers who alerted authorities waited and warned several other passersby until deputies arrived Sheriff's deputies and firefighters responded quickly to the call at 4:17 p.m. said sheriff's spokeswoman Carrie Braun and a firefighter called to the scene The sheriff's helicopter was used to broadcast announcements throughout the hilly backcountry of the park "I was biking away when I heard a gunshot," said Wright a popular county wilderness recreation area that sprawls between housing tracts, has been the scene of other cougar attacks a 35-year-old cyclist, was killed in 2004 when he stopped to fix a broken chain on his bike and was attacked She was rescued by a riding companion and other bicyclists as the animal was dragging her by her head into the brush.   Wright said he had just biked the day before past the bench memorializing Reynolds and said the possibility of being attacked "is always on your mind." "But it's infrequent and you can't just say 'I'm going to stay indoors,' " Wright said "It's just really unfortunate this cat decided to do this." have posted numerous photos and videos online showing a young apparently injured mountain lion  near their homes They have dubbed the animal "Limpy" for his or her wounded paw Volunteers with California Fish and Game knocked on doors there a few weeks ago and warned residents to beware of the animal Male mountain lions can range across a turf as far as 150 miles The lion euthanized on Monday was an adult female according to Bommarito of the fire authority Janet Wilson covers the environment for The Desert Sun Write to her at janet.wilson@desertsun.com.  2022 at 1:42 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Orange County Sheriff's Department was involved in a standoff Wednesday evening with a driver outside of an In-N-Out in Foothill Ranch CA — The Orange County Sheriff's Department was involved in a standoff with a driver outside of an In-N-Out in Foothill Ranch for several hours that stretched into early Thursday morning The man was arrested without incident just before 12:30 a.m. the Orange County Sheriff's Department said on Twitter four-door sedan in the fast-food restaurant's parking lot and authorities spent several hours trying to coax him into surrendering "He is being medically evaluated at the scene and will be transported to Orange County Jail," the sheriff's department tweeted on Wednesday when deputies attempted to contact a man in Mission Viejo suspected of violating a domestic violence court order Deputies evacuated the restaurant and surrounding area as a safety precaution 2018 at 11:43 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}FOOTHILL RANCH CA — A Foothill Ranch woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder She was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and marijuana With blood alcohol double the legal limits she was driving at over 100-miles per hour Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputies and the Orange County Fire Authority responded to an injury traffic collision on eastbound Alton Pkwy between the 241 toll road and Towne Centre Drive in the city of Lake Forest a Hyundai sedan and a Ford pickup with major damage The male driver of the Ford pickup was identified as Jose Barrazasoto 42-year-old resident of Santa Ana Barrazasota was pronounced deceased at the scene The female driver of the Hyundai sedan was identified as then 24-year-old Jacie Cornish of Foothill Ranch Cornish suffered minor injuries and was admitted to the hospital "Based on Cornish’s objective symptoms of intoxication a warrant was obtained for Cornish’s blood," OCSD Public Affairs Manager Jaimee Blashaw wrote in a a recent release "Cornish had a prior DUI conviction in August 2015 in Orange County That former DUI made this case eligible for a “Watson Murder.” "A Watson murder is where someone has been previously admonished about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and is later involved in a fatal collision while under the influence," Blashaw said the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Major Accident Reconstruction Team completed a thorough investigation The test results of Cornish’s blood were examined and Cornish’s blood alcohol level showed her to be .17 percent more than double the legal limit of .08 percent traceable amounts of THC (Marijuana) were present at the time of the blood draw "Evidence also showed Cornish was traveling in excess of 100 miles per hour in a 40 zone at time of impact thus causing fatal injuries and injuring his spouse who was in the passenger seat," Blashaw wrote the OC District Attorney filed the case and issued a 1 million dollar warrant for Cornish’s arrest for PC 187 (Murder) Cornish was arrested in the city of Orange on the outstanding warrant and was booked at the Orange County Jail Cornish is facing 15 years-to-life in prison This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page 2022 at 10:09 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Image from a body camera video of a man before he was shot by an Orange County sheriff's deputy at the Foothill Ranch Walmart on Jan (Orange County Sheriff's Department)LAKE FOREST CA — Body-worn camera footage released Tuesday by the Orange County Sheriff's Department appeared to show three deputies struggle to handcuff a man in the moments before one of the deputies shot him on the floor of the Foothill Ranch Walmart Supercenter in January The sheriff's department released the 21-minute shooting video — consisting of a store employee's call to the department and footage from the three deputies' body cameras and store surveillance — depicting details of the Jan. 19 shooting The man survived the shooting and was identified as Ernest Aguilar He's recovering from his wound at the Theo Lacy Facility and was being held on $2.27 million bail a public information officer for the sheriff's department told Patch that Aguilar was being held on several outstanding warrants and was charged in the Walmart incident The woman involved in the incident was later detained Neither was arrested and they were subsequently released The deputies involved in the incident were identified as Shane Johnson He did not say which deputy fired the shot that struck Aguilar Sheriff's deputies were called to the store around 9:30 p.m 19 by an employee regarding an attempt by a man and woman to steal from Walmart The store employee called sheriff's dispatch to say that a man and woman were filling a shopping cart with items and intended to walk out without paying using a fake receipt The video showed deputies escorting Aguilar and a woman from the store when Aguilar appeared to reach for a knife from a sheath on his belt the sheriff's department said on the video A deputy took the knife away and attempted to place Aguilar into handcuffs "We're going to put you in handcuffs because I don't know if you have other weapons," one of the deputies can be heard saying on the video I'm promising right now you're not going to win this fight." Aguilar can be heard crying out for help and asking the deputies to stop as they all fall to the floor Aguilar appeared to reach for something in his waistband and a deputy can be heard saying that it was a gun Shoot him!" a deputy can be heard saying in the video Another deputy appeared to fire a single shot at Aguilar's head A different deputy grabbed what appeared to be a gun from Aguilar and pushed it away Screams can be heard in the video from around the store immediately after the shooting "I'm dying," Aguilar can be heard saying as a deputy places handcuffs on him and another calls for an ambulance Another man's voice could be heard saying "nice" in the video The sheriff's department said the voice belonged to a bystander who had rushed to help the deputies Aguilar was taken to a hospital where he underwent emergency surgery A gun and knife that appeared to belong to Aguilar were recovered at the scene The woman who was with Aguilar left the store during the shooting Deputies were able to track the woman to Midway City and she and another man were detained and later released Welcome Mickeymickey@disney.comManage MyDisney AccountLog OutBicyclist has close encounter with mountain lion in Foothill RanchWednesday 2016A bicyclist had a close encounter with a mountain lion in Foothill Ranch.FOOTHILL RANCH (KABC) -- A man had to make a life-or-death decision after coming across a mountain lion while biking in Foothill Ranch on Monday Eric Motch was shaken up after coming face-to-face with the mountain lion in Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park "I thought for sure I was going to fight a mountain lion and there was a chance I wasn't going to survive," Motch said The avid mountain biker was riding on the Serrano Cow Trail at dusk when the encounter happened "He came out of the tree on the embankment and jumped into the trail probably 10 feet in front of me I just instinctively picked up my bike," Motch explained Motch first spotted the mountain lion as he came down a trail covered by trees "I started screaming and yelling for people," Motch said After holding his bicycle like a shield and throwing rocks at the mountain lion Motch said it finally stopped walking forward Motch walked backwards until he felt comfortable getting on his bike and riding away He found other hikers who said they saw the same mountain lion Everyone who spotted the mountain lion called park rangers it wanted me to know that it was there," Motch said The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said rangers searched the area Officials said sightings were normal in the area officials said you should try to make yourself look as big as possible and they'll most likely leave you alone," Cpt Larry Kurtz with the Orange County Fire Authority explained After 18 years of biking the Serrano Cow Trail Motch said he would be changing his approach "I don't think I'm going to go up there by myself 2020 at 8:43 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Urban Grill restauranteurs turn the other cheek after vandals scrawled hate messages on their front window & cemented their front door shut When two people vandalized Foothill Ranch's Urban Grill And Wine Bar Thanksgiving night residents rallied on social media and in-person to show owners and staff how much it means to them Two people arrived at the Portola Parkway restaurant to do their worst after what they perceived as a "take-out meal gone wrong," according to reports. The vandals tagged a front window with red spray paint, scrawling a message dripping with hate aimed at a longtime staff member The vandals used a cement compound to add insult to injury to seal the keyed front doors shut Smith called the Orange County Sheriff's Department and filed a report As she spoke to investigators at the scene Urban Grill and Wine Bar went out of their way to serve their customers When groceries and sundries were hard to come by they used their connections to sell not only cooked meals but invented the "Survival Box." Each box included pounds of chicken and toilet paper that they would deliver to customers the restaurant returned to modified indoor dining then back to outside only as Orange County returned to the purple tier of Gov Gavin Newsom's blueprint for a safer economy she learned vandals had attacked the business she is buying an interest in After seven years in the restaurant industry Smith understands you can't please everyone a take-out order customer called 24-hours after eating that their meal was "cold." She made them another order as a replacement When the customer complained a second time she realized that she had done all she could "I was expecting a one-star Yelp review," she said The vandalism is not typical for this small community of Foothill Ranch The perpetrators are "strangers to our community and do not have any affiliation with our staff," she says Urban Grill staff agreed that they would not post pictures of the individuals who committed this crime to find peace in knowing they are doing what they should The windows are scraped clean of hurtful words The cement compound ground away from the doors There was nothing permanently broken beyond repair "You have done so much for your patrons," Christopher Sullivan wrote on Facebook "I will never forget how you stood up to the challenge of the quarantine back in March by delivering food all over town COVID has brought many individuals to the verge of snapping She expressed admiration for the restaurant's "positivity," and "the reminder to always be kind resonates." others are calling for pictures of those responsible but your response to the hate makes me want to visit soon!" The restaurant has seen an uptick in take-out orders since their social media message about the incident "Forgiveness isn't approving of what happened It's choosing to rise above it," Smith says The management focuses on the business plan and keeping staff employed through another possible coronavirus shutdown The pandemic and economic fallout have all but crushed many business owners in California Urban Grill and Wine Bar is blessed with loyal customers who regularly order take-out who have recently been allowed back inside and could soon be relegated to take-out only again if the governor's predictions hold "It's not ideal to be reworking our business plan and possibly have to lay off staff right before Christmas." With longtime Urban Grill and Wine Bar's owners Smith is purchasing shares in the Foothill Ranch store with her business partner "I just got my paperwork to begin the process that week," she says and the support of her fellow owners as they maneuver into the holiday season and attempt to keep the lights on and the staff employed "There is not a person out there who isn't hurting right now," she tells Patch Have you eaten at Urban Grill and Wine Bar recently Share your message of support in the comments Print Unlike trees And some Orange County residents think that’s exactly what they heard when a thunderous boom rattled windows scared pets and startled homeowners from their sleep early Tuesday morning the Orange County Sheriff’s Department received three or four calls from residents in Lake Forest’s Foothill Ranch community about a loud explosion and a flash of light Several South Orange County residents also tweeted about the incident Entire neighborhoods emptied into the streets in the middle of the night with some pointing to what looked like a cloudy path overhead as the telltale sign of some galactic visitor Seven sheriff’s deputies and a helicopter swarmed the area to investigate within half an hour of the reports Jeff Hallock said deputies chatting over the radio speculated that it was a meteor striking the canyon The deputy’s guess was based on the numerous reports of an explosion and flash of light As dispatchers guessed about the blast’s origin Foothill Ranch resident Korosh Torkzadeh heard them chatting about a meteor over law enforcement scanners “Am I hearing this right?” the 29-year-old recalled thinking Southern California Edison said there were no explosions in that area Tuesday morning The Orange County Fire Authority didn’t respond to any explosions and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena didn’t spot any asteroids It appears to be anyone’s best guess at this point “It was very strange,” Foothill Ranch resident Patrick Driscoll said “We heard this sound; it was like a big explosion My wife and daughter both felt like it was right next to the house.” San Diego can’t seem to shake Mayor Filner, a.k.a. Headlock Bob Mountain fire near Idyllwild expected to be fully contained Tuesday Carson declares emergency over Shell contamination in housing tract joseph.serna@latimes.com @josephserna Joseph Serna is a deputy editor on the Fast Break team at the Los Angeles Times and helps oversee daily breaking news coverage. California Politics Climate & Environment the La Canada Flintridge sporting goods company announced today The decision affects more than 30 stores in Southern California A statement on the company's website said the stores will remain open until at least April 29 to accommodate gift cards and rewards certificates The company was founded in 1959 by Norbert J with its first store in La Canada Flintridge where it remained headquartered for the next several decades What began as one specialty sporting goods location expanded into a string of full-service sporting goods stores across the Southland and eventually expanded to Northern California The company operates 13 stores in Los Angeles County three in San Bernardino County and three in Ventura County City News Service; photo courtesy of La Cañada Flintridge Town Center Foothill Ranch, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Tropical Smoothie Café the leading fast casual café concept known for its better-for-you food and smoothies with a tropical twist announced that it’s latest California restaurant has opened at 401 Auto Center Drive Suite 109A in Foothill Ranch This marks the third café to open in California since the brand opened up locations in state in January 2016 Tropical Smoothie Café plans to have 800 stores open across the U.S Tropical Smoothie Café is looking to add qualified franchisees to its growing brand Candidates should have business experience; $125,000 in liquid assets and a minimum net worth of $350,000; and an initial investment of between $195,550 and $427,130 The healthy fast food franchise currently boasts an average unit volume (AUV) of more than $578,000 — the highest in the company’s 19-year history — with the top 50 percent reporting an AUV of $734,000 Tropical Smoothie Café’s aggressive franchise growth is backed by the entrepreneurs at the BIP Franchise Accelerator a division of venture capital firm BIP Capital BIP Capital has invested more than $250 million in emerging and technology and consumer products industries BIP Capital created the BIP Franchise Accelerator to leverage its leadership team’s deep franchise experience to help emerging brands accelerate their growth the BIP Franchise Accelerator’s portfolio includes Tin Drum Asian Kitchen which has grown to 13 locations in Georgia and Florida For more information about opening your own Tropical Smoothie Café franchise, please visit www.tropicalsmoothiefranchise.com Tropical Smoothie Café is a fast-casual restaurant concept inspiring healthy lifestyles across the country With snack and meal options for any time of day The rapidly growing franchise has received numerous accolades including being ranked on Entrepreneur’s 2015 Franchise 500 2015 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers and Shakers Franchise Times’ Top 200+ and Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2015 Top 200 Tropical Smoothie Café is seeking qualified franchisees to expand throughout the United States in markets such as Miami 2020 at 12:18 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The new Chipotle Foothill Ranch location is opening with a drive-thru pickup line CA —Drive into the Chipotlane in Foothill Ranch to pick up your favorite meals at the new Chipotle Mexican Grill this popular Mexican grill has opened a new restaurant featuring a drive-thru pick-up "Chipotlane" allowing customers to pick up digital orders without leaving their cars and contactless delivery with tamper-evident packaging the new restaurant – located at 26592 Towne Centre Drive CA 92610 – will serve customers in its dining area with limited seating and heightened safety protocols The restaurant is open every day from 10:45 a.m Learn more about how Chipotle is taking steps to ensure guest safety here making it the #1 ranked QSR for safety measures Chipotle Senior Director of External Communications Foothill Ranch guests who order via the Chipotle app or Chipotle.com can measure the individual impact of their go-to order on the environment "We're excited to bring our responsibly sourced real ingredients to the Foothill Ranch community," Wolford said "Real Foodprint" is Chipotle's first-of-its-kind sustainability tracker measures orders for less carbon in the atmosphere Chipotle is leveraging its app and website as a donation platform Customers can currently round up their bill to the highest dollar amount at checkout to donate to the National Young Farmers Coalition a national advocacy network of young farmers fighting for the future of agriculture Chipotle is currently hiring at the Foothill Ranch location each restaurant in the chain adds around 25 jobs and offers residents competitive benefits including a crew bonus with the opportunity to earn an extra month's worth of pay each year Other perks of working for Chipotle is their "debt-free college degree program" and "English as a second language." Chipotle believes in their staff's mental health offering access to mental healthcare for employees and their families Those interested in joining Chipotle on its mission to cultivate a better world can find more at chipotle.com/careers Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. A mountain lion lunged for a 3-year-old boy and grabbed him by the neck Monday in a California wilderness park A family of six was walking on a popular trail in Foothill Ranch when the animal attacked "The mountain lion came out of somewhere and grabbed the 3-year-old by the neck and dragged him a short distance," said Bommarito The family ran out of the park and were met by paramedics who quickly treated the child and transported him to a nearby hospital.   but the child is OK," said Orange County Sheriff's Lt The boy was in stable condition Monday night and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife citing a public safety threat, gave local law enforcement the approval to euthanize the mountain lion "I saw the family about 30 seconds after it happened," said Landon Wright who was riding his mountain bike in the park 'I tried to get it in the eye': Boy, 8, mauled by mountain lion, fought it off with a stick was attacked and killed in 2004 when he stopped to fix a broken chain on his bike She was rescued by a riding companion and other bicyclists as the animal was dragging her by her head into the brush.  Wright said he biked past a bench in the park memorializing Reynolds He said the possibility of being attacked "is always on your mind." 'I'm going to stay indoors,' " Wright said Email her at janet.wilson@desertsun.com.  Mickeymickey@disney.comManage MyDisney AccountLog OutDriver ejected killed after truck veers off freeway in Foothill Ranch; 2 pedestrians hospitalizedByABC7.com staff Monday 2016California Highway Patrol officers stand near a sheared fire hydrant after a crash that killed one person and injured two others in Foothill Ranch on Sunday (KABC) -- A driver was killed and two pedestrians were injured Sunday evening in Foothill Ranch when a pickup truck veered off a highway and went airborne in a crash Firefighters and officers responded shortly before 10 a.m to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on the 241 Freeway just north of Bake Parkway according to the California Highway Patrol The incident was initially described as a hit-and-run crash in which the vehicle hit a tree and sheared a fire hydrant Although preliminary details from the highway patrol indicated the driver was detained after fleeing on foot a CHP investigation subsequently revealed the 28-year-old motorist was ejected in the crash and died at the scene He was identified as John Weathers of Lake Forest The 2003 Toyota Tundra was heading eastbound on the 241 Freeway when it slid down an embankment struck two pedestrians and landed on several parked vehicles The two injured persons suffered major injuries and were transported to a hospital A toppled fire hydrant was seen in a parking lot at the location as investigators collected evidence and examined the pickup The cause of the collision was not immediately known Download the free ABC7 Los Angeles app for breaking news, weather and local stories on-the-go 2012 at 9:06 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The newly expanded Walmart in Foothill Ranch will make its official debut Wednesday with a grand reopening ceremony adds a full complement of groceries to the Foothill Ranch store will celebrate the addition with a morning ribbon-cutting attended by city officials “We are thrilled that Walmart is further investing in our community by adding groceries to its Foothill Ranch store,” said Lake Forest Mayor Kathryn McCullough in a statement “Our residents will now have more shopping choices and our city will benefit from the increased business activity at Walmart The addition of groceries to the Walmart store is truly a win-win for the community.” The new grocery section includes fresh produce; a bakery and deli meat and dairy products; and full liquor sales as well as appearances by characters such as the Coca-Cola polar bear The grand-opening celebration will continue Saturday the store plans to distribute $10,000 in grants to several local organizations in the coming weeks 2017 at 10:33 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA CA — This weekend Six Points For Kids deputies receiving a donation of $1,000 from the Walmart in Foothill Ranch during their grand re-opening according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department The Six Points For Kids is OCSD's deputy driven program initially conceived by front-line deputies to give back to local children and teens in the community Each point on the Orange County Sheriff's Department star represents a focus area of the foundation The OCSD holds fundraising events throughout the year to enlist community support in programs that helps provide area children with everything from backpacks filled with school supplies to special events Undersheriff Don Barnes and deputies with the Six Points For Kids program delivered 35 backpacks filled with school supplies to Laura's House a local domestic violence shelter for women and families in early August special projects have included the Special Olympics the Blind Children's Learning Center Pre-Kindergarten Graduation and stuffed backpacks to 35 young students in need With the donation form the Walmart of Foothill Ranch Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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