Video: Brawl at the Wavepool at Knott's Soak City on July 4th Weekend

A brawl was caught on video on July 4 at Knott's Soak City, reported by ABC7 News on Facebook. 

Image at Knott's Soak City on July 4, 2025

Brawl Seen on Video at Knott's Soak City in Los Angeles on July 4

According to ABC7 News, one man told the police that he was "assaulted" as he tried to get his kids out of the pool." By the time the police arrived, the fight (which can be seen in the video below) had already ended.

Knott's Soak City is part of Knott's Berry Farm, a theme park located in Los Angeles, California, however, Knott's Soak City Waterpark is a separately gated 15-acre water adventure park immediately adjacent to Knott's Berry Farm. 

The website says (with grammatical errors):

"Soak City boasts 23 speed, tube and bodyslides including Shore Break featuring 6 different waterslide experiences and a thrilling family raft ride, The Wedge: the 750,000-gallon Tidal Wave Bay wavepool; a one-third-mile Sunset River; and the three-story Beach House, featuring 200 water guns, nozzles, sprayers and other interactive surprises. Soak City is open mid-May through early-September. Separate admission required."

Watch: Knott's Soak City Brawl Video Posted by ABC7

The video posted by ABC7 News on Facebook can be seen below.

Source: ABC7 News on Facebook

Brawling is a Violation of Knott's Soak City Rules

The following rules are posted on the official website for Knott's Soak City website (with grammatical errors):

"To ensure the safest experience for all Guests during their visit, the following rules are in effect. We appreciate your cooperation in this regard. 

• Attractions may have specific height, weight, and safety requirements. Please refer to the Safety Guide sign posted at each attraction to make an informed decision as to whether the attraction is right for you. 
• Please refrain from running, horseplay, and other boisterous activities. 
• Glassware and similar material with a tendency to shatter on impact are not permitted in Knott’s Soak City. 
• For safety reasons, diving is not permitted at any attraction. 
• Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City are smoke-free environments. 
• Keep an eye on your young children. Children should not be left unattended at any time. 
• Please secure all loose articles, including hats, glasses, and jewelry when riding. Cameras, cell phones and video recording devices may not be used on any slide or in any changing area or restroom. 
• Water toys, inflatable assists brought from home, and whistles are not permitted in Knott’s Soak City. 
• Masks and snorkels are not permitted on any water attraction. 
• Hearing devices or any other electronic devices may be damaged by water. Please take the necessary steps to protect such items. 
• According to crowd size, time at the water attractions and access to Knott’s Soak City may be limited. 
• Items that are not permitted inside Knott’s Soak City include: Large coolers exceeding 12”X10”, food, most beverages, all alcoholic beverages, glass, pop up shade structures, play pens, and tents (any pop-up structure other than an umbrella with one pole). Water, juice and sports drinks are permitted.
• Other items not permitted include water face masks (with a nose covering), snorkels, swim fins, water toys, and personal tubes (floaties). Coast Guard approved lifejackets are permitted.
• Additionally, whistles, personal radios/speakers, and megaphones are not permitted.
• Lounge chairs are on a first come first serve basis. Lounge chairs must remain in designated areas (not on the grass).
• Knott’s Soak City cannot be held responsible for damages, lost or stolen items (such as cell phones/shoes). Leave personal items in a locker, or with a member of your party."

Source: Knott's Soak City Rules under Waterpark Information

What would you do if you were at a theme park and a fight broke out?

Wisconsin City is Suing Burger King for $500K Over an Abandoned Building That 'Could Attract Crime'

The city of West Allis is suing Burger King because Burger King has not fixed their former building which is located at 76th Street and Greenfield Avenue. This building has been abandoned since 2018. The city is calling the building a public nuisance and a fire hazard, that could attract vandalism and crime.

Burger King; by Ismail Hadine on Unsplash

The City of West Allis: 'Fix, Demolish, or Redevelop' Abandoned Building

The city of West Allis says that it has given Burger King multiple notices and opportunities to fix the abandoned building located at 76th Street and Greenfield Avenue, but the company has not complied. Now they are suing Burger King for $500,000 in damages and fines.

The city says that it wants to see the property redeveloped or demolished, and that it is willing to work with Burger King to find a solution. The city also says that it is enforcing its blight ordinance, which allows it to sue property owners who neglect their buildings.

The city of West Allis does not want the abandoned building to attract vandalism and crime.

*The City of West Allis, Wisconsin is a suburb of Milwaukee and had a population of 60,325 at the 2020 Census.

Burger King Responds to the 'Unfair and Excessive' Lawsuit

Burger King responded that it has been trying to sell the property since 2019, but has not found a buyer. The company also says that it has been paying the property taxes and maintaining the security system. Burger King argues that the city’s lawsuit is unfair and excessive.

The YouTube video of this story can be seen below.

Source:

FOX6 News Milwaukee on YouTube

A Kansas City Man Learned His Dog had Fatal Canine Dysautonomia and Wants Others to Know About This Misdiagnosed Dog Disease

A Kansas City man is still trying to get over the loss of his best friend, Boomer, after his dog came down with a mysterious illness. When he got his dog into the veterinarian, it was already too late. His vet tells him that dysautonomia cases are often fatal and more common in the Midwest, and even more common in Kansas City.

A Border ColliePhoto byAsher LeggonUnsplash

KCTV News 5 reported that Paul Miller from Pleasant Hill is still grieving over his best friend, a border collie named Boomer. His dog was acting sluggish and vomiting, but they were not able to save Boomer.

The veterinarian diagnosed Boomer with canine dysautonomia (CD), a dog illness that is mostly seen in the Midwest United States, and most US cases are seen in Kansas City. This disease is linked to bacteria found in dirt and is often misdiagnosed in dogs. (Source: KCTV News 5)

Paul said:

“Well, he was just a constant companion,” said Miller. “He was a Border Collie. They tend to be very loyal to one person. We have a farm and he went with me to do chores and check cows and everything.” -Paul Miller, lost his dog Boomer to CD (Source: KCTV News 5)

Paul and Boomer had some great times together and can be seen in the picture below.

Paul Miller and BoomerPhoto byKCTV 5 News

Paul said:

“I’m 70 years old and it’s very emotional for me,” Miller said while reminiscing. “It doesn’t matter what age you are. If you get attached to an animal, it’s part of your life. It’s hard. I just want people to be aware of this disease.” -Paul Miller, lost his dog Boomer to CD (Source: KCTV News 5)

Most importantly, Paul wants others to be aware of this disease.

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) on Canine Dysautonomia (CD)

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) reported that the first diagnosis of CD took place in the UK in 1983, and the second case diagnosis was found in Wyoming in 1991. "In the US, it's mostly in rural, midwestern states such as Kansas, Missouri, and Wyoming; that it’s more prevalent in dogs who spend more than half their time outside; and that it seems to affect younger dogs—with the average age being three years old at the time of diagnosis."

One reason that we don't see many cases of it, is because "the disease is frequently misdiagnosed and treated as a respiratory or gastrointestinal condition due to the appearance of the initial symptoms." Source: AAHA

Those symptoms include:

• Decreased tear production
• Diarrhea
• Dilated pupils
• Straining and/or Difficulty urinating or defecating
• Distended bladder
• Low or absent anal tone
• Thick nasal discharge
• Protrusion of third eyelid

Source: AAHA

Some of these symptoms do sound strange, but they were actually reported by AAHA.

An Early Diagnosis Gives the Best Chance of Survival

It is important that if a person thinks their dog has canine dysautonomia, the earlier it is diagnosed, the better chances their dog has.

Researcher Brant Schumaker, Ph.D., at Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory says that this is an "extremely serious disease with a 92% mortality rate." Source: AAHA

There is a Facebook page for Canine Dysautonomia Awareness to help educate the public.

Please share this information on social media so others can be informed of this uncommon dog disease.

Sources

Canine Dysautonomia Awareness Facebook page

Jackson, Josh. "'Man warns of strange, uncommon disease that can kill dogs." KCTV 5 News. 4 January 2023.

McReynolds, Tony. "Canine dysautonomia is killing dogs and no one knows why." AAHA.org. 21 October 2019.

Is Los Angeles Municipal Code 41.18 Helping the City Fix Homelessness?

 

Los Angeles Municipal Code 41.18 affects the homeless

41.18 is an Ordinance that Affects Homeless People in Los Angeles

True statistic: The city of Los Angeles only has enough shelter beds to house 39% of the city's homeless population. 

The residents of Los Angeles and the state of California understand the serious problems that come with a large homeless population, but without a proper solution to address it. Those who experience homelessness and oppose Los Angeles Municipal Code 41.18 can be seen wearing buttons or t-shirts that read: "41.18=Death."

Nine months after the city of Los Angeles passed the new and revised ordinance 41.18, city workers installed more than 100 metal signs at various locations throughout the city with a warning to the homeless population that they must leave those specific locations.

What is Los Angeles Municipal Code 41.18?

In 2021, the city of Los Angeles passed a law to take on the homeless population known as Los Angeles Municipal Code 41.18, (or LAMC 41.18), which says it is illegal to sit, sleep, and lie down on any street, sidewalk, and public right-of-way.

Will this new and revised LAMC 41.18 help homelessness?

It appears that the City Council is trying to legislate the homeless problem away without actually solving it. Most of the homeless affected are left asking: "Where am I supposed to go?"

New and Revised Version of Los Angeles Municipal Code 41.18 was Approved by the City Council in July 2021

The Los Angeles city council approved the new and revised version of Los Angeles Municipal Code 41.18 on Wednesday, July 28, and on Thursday, July 29, it was signed by the Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. Two city council members, one being Mike Bonin, opposed this revised version of 41.18. 

What did the revised version of Los Angeles Municipal Code 41.18 do?

The new and revised version of LAMC 41.18 expands this ordinance to include:

• being within 2 feet of any fire hydrant
• being within 5 feet of any operational entrance or exit
• being within 10 feet of a loading dock or driveway
• Daycare centers
• Libraries
• Parks
• Schools

Note: Enforcement in new areas cannot take place until the city council has reviewed and voted on the new area.

The ordinance allows the City Council to include by resolution areas within 500 feet of the following locations:

• Bridges
• Freeway ramps
• Pedestrian bridges
• Overpasses
  
• Subways
• Tunnels
• Underpasses
• Washes or spreading grounds

The Los Angeles city council can also pass by resolution areas within 1,000 feet of any place opened since 2018 that provides shelter, safe sleeping, safe parking, or navigation centers for people experiencing homelessness.

LAMC 41.18 is not supposed to impact homeless encampments in city parks, however, other ordinances already ban camping in Los Angeles parks.

Council Member Mike Bonin Opposed the New and Revised LAMC 41.18

Mike Bonin posted his passionate position on July 1, 2021, with comments on this issue on why he did not agree with the new and revised LAMC 41.18. In the video, he personally speaks about his opposition to the revised LAMC 41.18 but also gives his first-hand perspective of being homeless at one time in his life.

You can watch that video below:

Sources:

Mike Bonin, 11th District Councilmember. FAQ

Smith, Doug. "L.A.'s crackdown on homeless camping off to slow start with little enforcement." Los Angeles Times. 02 May 2022

Zahniser, David and Benjamin Oreskes. "L.A. finalizes its anti-camping law, setting the stage for vote-by-vote enforcement. 28 July 2021.