Ventura County Plans 9/11 Commemorations, Leadership Change

Oxnard Assistant Chief Rocky Marquez will become police chief following Jason Benites’ Nov. 4 retirement after 33 years with the department; Marquez is a lifelong local resident and 24-year department veteran. In Jamestown, Pennsylvania, police arrested three men, including social media influencer Nicholas Attalla, in connection with a December stabbing and disturbance at a Tim Hortons; investigators said an online deception led to a confrontation that escalated into a fight endangering patrons, including a young child. A 1981 report recounts firefighters’ response to a fire that destroyed Lou’s Pizzeria in Wimer, Oregon, with crews using about 40,000 gallons of water. A South African news roundup also highlighted a child receiving Siya Kolisi’s autograph, efforts to block the sale of Nelson Mandela’s possessions, and King Charles’ position that Prince Harry and Meghan will not return as working royals.