Vacation selfies of a British woman ‘dripping in diamonds’ lead to her arrest for jewelry theft, police say
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Sergio Berrueta has been in the news for quite awhile going from studying print media to entering the realm of broadcast. He started his professional news career in Eureka as a newscast producer for North Coast News (now The Northstate’s News) at KAEF ABC 23 in 2022. He pivoted a year later in 2022 going from behind-the-scenes to in front of the camera as a multimedia journalist for Redwood News Channel 3 (KIEM/KVIQ)
Originally from Bell Gardens, California, in Southeast Los Angeles. Berrueta started his professional news career in Eureka as a newscast producer for North Coast News (now The Northstate’s News) at KAEF ABC 23 in 2022. He pivoted a year later in 2022 going from behind-the-scenes to in front of the camera as a multimedia journalist for Redwood News Channel 3 (KIEM/KVIQ) also in Eureka.
Berrueta studied journalism at Humboldt State University (now Cal Poly Humboldt) earning his Bachelor’s Degree. Berrueta was a staff writer, page editor, social media manager and editor-in-chief of the university’s El Lenador, the only bilingual publication in all of Humboldt County.
Before moving to the North Coast, Berrueta had earned his Associate’s Degree at East Los Angeles College in 2019 after beginning his educational journey in 2012. He also was on staff for the ELAC’s publication, ELAC Campus News, having been a staff writer, page editor, and online editor.
Outside of news experience, Berrueta has also been in education as an AmeriCorps tutor in East Hollywood from 2017 to 2019 and served in a government role as a National Hometown Fellow for Lead for America with the City of Arcata in 2021.
When not focusing on news, Berrueta is an avid amateur cinephile having written about films in free time. He also writes poetry, attempting to get through a backlog of video games, enjoys visiting new places along the California Coast, and trying to keep up with the latest music and podcasts.
Boulder attack suspect charged with federal hate crimes
Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national, is now facing a total of 12 hate crimes charges. Soliman is accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at a group demonstrating in support of Israeli hostages. Investigators say he planned the attack for a year and was driven by a desire “to kill all Zionist people.” Soliman has not yet entered a formal plea in the case, a federal judge has said in a hearing. The judge acknowledged there may be holes in the prosecutors’ case, but said the government gets the benefit of the doubt.
(CNN) — The Justice Department has charged a man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at a group of people demonstrating in Boulder, Colorado, in support of Israeli hostages with committing hate crimes.
The indictment comes days after a federal judge in the state said the department could proceed with hate crimes charges against the man, Mohamed Sabry Soliman. He was already facing two such charges.
On June 1, prosecutors say, Soliman hurled Molotov cocktails at the group, injuring at least eight people. Investigators say he planned the attack for a year and was driven by a desire “to kill all Zionist people.”
Soliman, an Egyptian national, is now facing a total of 12 hate crimes charges, the Justice Department said Wednesday, some of which carry a potential sentence of life in prison.
As part of the indictment, prosecutors revealed new allegations of a handwritten note they allege law enforcement found in Soliman’s car after the attack.
“Zionism is our enemies untill Jerusalem is liberated and they are expelled from ourland,” the note read, according to court documents. Soliman also described Israel as a “cancer entity,” documents show.
Once in custody, investigators say, Soliman said he had intended to kill people at the demonstration and that he “decide[d] to take [his] revenge from these people,” and “search[ed] the internet looking for any Zionist event.”
Soliman has not yet entered a formal plea in the case.
In a recent hearing, Soliman’s defense attorney David Kraut argued that Soliman sought to target the protesting group because of their political views – their assumed support for the nation of Israel and the political movement of Zionism – and not because members of the group were Jewish. An attack motivated by someone’s political views is not considered a hate crime under federal law.
The judge acknowledged there may be holes in the prosecutors’ case, but said that at this stage, the government gets the benefit of the doubt on questions about evidence.
This story has been updated with additional details.
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Fireworks Prohibited this Independence Day for Unincorporated Areas of SLO county
Oceano’s fire protection has been handled by the Oceano Community Services District (OCSD) for the last fifteen years. OCSD has had to divest from the community’s fire Protection due to an increase in costs. As a result of this divestment, OCEano now falls under unincorporated SLO county’s jurisdiction. The use of illegal fireworks has been and will continue to be aggressively penalized, now aided by the use of drones and other technology. The City of Santa Maria also reminds residents that the 12-hour period on the Fourth of July is the only time “Safe and Sane” fireworks may be used within the City Limits.
Oceano is no longer allowing any fireworks at all.
They used to allow safe-and-sane fireworks, but a change in the source of the community’s fire and safety services means that’s no longer the case.
Oceano’s fire protection has been handled by the Oceano Community Services District (OCSD) for the last fifteen years, paying Five Cities Fire Authority for coverage.
“About 2010, a Joint Powers Authority came together and that was Oceano Community Services District and the cities of Grover Beach,” says Peter Brown, general manager for Oceano Community Services District. “And Arroyo Grande and the Five Cities Fire Authority was formed to provide fire and emergency response to those three communities.”
Up until last year, this relationship enabled city authorities to allow the use of safe and sane fireworks, but OCSD has had to divest from the community’s fire protection due to an increase in costs.
“It’s a bit of a transition right now as we figure out, you know, how this works because it defaults to the county,” says Ryan Grebe, public information officer for Cal Fire SLO. “But when an area does default to the county fire for fire protection, they do need to fall under all those fire codes and ordinances.”
As a result of this divestment, Oceano now falls under unincorporated SLO county’s jurisdiction.
Under their rules, even the use of safe and sane fireworks is prohibited.
“There will be enforcement, I think both the sheriff’s department and code enforcement officers and firefighters will be making sure that residents are complying,” says Brown. “And so we’re just hoping to get the word out and help people know that, you know, fireworks are no longer allowed in Oceano.”
The use of illegal fireworks has been and will continue to be aggressively penalized, now aided by the use of drones and other technology.
“We totally understand that that’s an inconvenience for people that have been doing it that long,” says Grebe. “But unfortunately, that’s the direction we’re heading.”
Those wishing to watch fireworks this year will need to explore alternatives in neighboring cities, who will be offering a variety of authentic fireworks displays.
The City of Santa Maria also reminds residents that the 12-hour period on the Fourth of July from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. is the only time “Safe and Sane” fireworks may be used within the City Limits. Anyone caught using any fireworks on other days will be subject to a $1,000 fine.
And if you’re up for a little traveling you might even be able to find a drone show.
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Ashley Tisdale says her toddler thought Zac Efron was her real-life dad while watching ‘High School Musical’
Ashley Tisdale’s daughter got a little confused about who her parents are. Jupiter knows her mom’s voice and face are on the screen, but she still wonders why her dad isn’t also on screen. “She did think Chris was Zac (Efron) in ‘High School Musical’ (was) her dad,” Tisdal said with a laugh. The new season of “Phineas and Ferb” is available to stream on Disney+.
(CNN) — Ashley Tisdale’s toddler may have gotten swept up in the magic of her one of her mom’s movies, and honestly, we get it.
The “High School Musical” star opened up about how her young daughter Jupiter, born in 2021, got a little confused as to who her parents are when watching her famous mom onscreen.
During an interview with React for the upcoming season of her series “Phineas and Ferb” on Tuesday, Tisdale said that while Jupiter knows her mom’s voice and face are on the screen, she still wonders why her dad, composer Christopher French, isn’t also on screen.
“She did think Chris was Zac (Efron) in ‘High School Musical’ (was) her dad,” Tisdale said with a laugh. “She’s like, ‘Daddy!’ I was like, ‘No, that’s not daddy.’”
Tisdale also talked about how Jupiter is just now “starting to understand” that her mom is an actor.
“In the last couple months her whole world has changed,” she joked, referring to her daughter recently getting into “Phineas and Ferb,” on which she voices the character of Candace Flynn.
Efron and Tisdale starred in the popular 2006 teen musical movie “High School Musical.” Tisdale’s character Sharpay Evans and Efron’s Troy Bolton played love interests in the film. Efron and Tisdale both went on to appear in the subsequent sequels, in 2007 and 2008, with Tisdale again returning to the franchise in 2011 for spinoff movie “Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure.”
Tisdale and French wed in 2014 and share two children, Jupiter and new arrival Emerson, who was born last year.
The new season of “Phineas and Ferb” is available to stream on Disney+.
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British Woman’s ‘Dripping in Diamonds’ Vacation Selfies Spark Arrest for Jewelry Theft
Lucy Roberts, a former jewelry store manager, was sentenced to 28 months for stealing over $170,000 in jewelry and posting selfies. Roberts had taken jewelry home under the pretense of sorting stock, deceiving her coworkers for an entire year. It wasn’t until she quit and went on vacation that her colleagues discovered the missing items, leading to her arrest at Heathrow Airport while wearing stolen goods.
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A former jewelry store manager in the United Kingdom has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for stealing over $170,000 worth of merchandise. This shocking case highlights the lengths some individuals will go to for personal gain. On June 26, 2025, Lucy Roberts, 39, was found guilty after posting selfies adorned with stolen jewelry, revealing her brazen disregard for her employer.
6 Key Takeaways Former jewelry manager sentenced to 28 months
Stole over $170,000 in jewelry and cash
Sent selfies wearing stolen items to coworkers
Arrested at Heathrow Airport with stolen jewelry
Initially denied theft, later pleaded guilty
Store expressed relief over case closure
Roberts had taken jewelry home under the pretense of sorting stock, deceiving her coworkers for an entire year. It wasn’t until she quit and went on vacation that her colleagues discovered the missing items, leading to her arrest at Heathrow Airport while wearing stolen goods.
Fast Answer: A UK jewelry store manager was sentenced to 28 months for stealing over $170,000 in merchandise, raising questions about employee trust and security in retail.
This incident raises critical questions about trust and security in the retail industry. How can businesses better safeguard against internal theft? As this case shows, even trusted employees can betray that trust, leading to significant losses. Consider these points:
Employee monitoring can deter theft.
Regular audits are essential for inventory control.
Establishing a culture of transparency may reduce dishonest behavior.
Employee training on ethical practices can foster a more trustworthy environment.
The rise in employee theft poses a significant risk to businesses globally, emphasizing the need for improved security measures.
As businesses move forward, they must prioritize security and employee integrity to prevent similar incidents. How can your organization enhance its safeguards against internal theft?