Gaga offered a US$500,000 reward for the return of her French bulldogs Koji and Gustav, after they were stolen last year in Hollywood during an attack that left their walker Ryan Fischer injured. As part of her reward package, she also included medical care for both dogs.

Jennifer McBride, one of five people arrested in connection to the robbery, turned in her dogs two days after they had been taken. However, Los Angeles police discovered that McBride had an intimate relationship with one of the men charged with taking away Jennifer McBride's four beloved pups.

Jennifer McBride

Lady Gaga had offered a $500,000 reward for the safe return of her dogs Koji and Gustav, which were kidnapped from their dog walker in Hollywood back in 2021. In February of that same year, Lady Gaga posted an appeal on Instagram asking for help finding her pups; claiming they were tied to a pole and held as ransom.

Two days after Gaga's dogs were returned, McBride was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property and accessory to attempted murder. She was ultimately found guilty of these crimes and given two years probation as a punishment.

McBride was one of five people arrested in connection with this case and she pleaded no contest in December to receiving stolen property. Furthermore, prosecutors accused her of being an accessory after the fact along with Jaylin White and Lafayette Whaley.

McBride claims in court documents that she was denied the $500,000 reward for returning her dogs without question. She is seeking damages of at least $500,000 and punitive damages of up to $1 million, as well as attorneys' fees and costs.

She has a background in social work, but recently obtained her license as a real estate agent. Her passion lies in connecting buyers and sellers to find the ideal home together.

When she isn't working hard in her career as a realtor, she loves spending time with family and watching her children play sports. Additionally, she gives back to the community through volunteering and fundraising events.

Her business success is founded upon her down-to-earth attitude and straightforward style of doing things. She strives to make the real estate process enjoyable for all parties involved.

On Thursday, authorities reported the return of Michael Jackson - the man mistakenly released from jail in 2021 for his involvement in the theft of Lady Gaga's French bulldogs. Jackson had been mistakenly released back in April but managed to evade capture for four months.

He was originally facing an attempted murder charge, but on Monday he agreed to a plea deal and dropped the charges. He was then re-arrested in the same county where he had been mistakenly released from jail and is being held without bond.

Gaga’s $500,000 Reward

Lady Gaga offered a $500,000 reward for the return of her stolen French bulldogs Koji and Gustav in February 2021, two days after their dog walker Ryan Fischer was shot in an attack and kidnapped while walking the singer's canines Koji and Gustav around Hollywood.

Jennifer McBride, who turned in Gaga's stolen dogs, says she was assured she would receive payment if Gaga returned them without question. Now McBride has filed a lawsuit against the pop star for allegedly not fulfilling this promise.

McBride, who has yet to be identified by authorities, is suing for breach of contract and fraud by misrepresentation. Her suit asserts that Gaga never intended to pay out the reward. McBride claims she has suffered compensatory damages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, as well as loss of enjoyment of life due to not receiving her money.

McBride was involved in the 2017 robbery of Lady Gaga's dogs, along with five other individuals. One man, James Howard Jackson, was sentenced to 21 years in prison for his part in the incident.

In addition to Jackson, two other men - Jaylin White and Lafayette Whaley - also denied any involvement with the incident. These three individuals were arrested last year and charged with theft.

Prosecutors said Jackson and White, both in their late teens at the time, drove up to Fischer while she was walking Gaga's dogs and demanded they hand over the animals. Jackson then proceeded to threaten her by saying she could "blow it" if anyone tried to intervene.

During the robbery, Fischer was shot in the chest. He fought back and was again hit, but managed to walk away unscathed from his injuries.

According to EW's source close to the case, Gaga covered Fischer's medical bills while he was recovering. She also paid for his flight home from the hospital.

In December, Jackson pleaded no contest to attempted murder and was sentenced to 21 years in prison. He and an accomplice had also been convicted of second-degree robbery; however, other charges such as conspiracy to commit robbery and assault with a semiautomatic firearm were dropped from the case.

McBride’s Lawsuit

Two days after the heist, Jennifer McBride turned in Lady Gaga's stolen dogs to LAPD. However, police soon learned of her relationship with one of the criminals involved in the theft.

McBride claimed she found the dogs tied to a pole in her backyard two days after the crime and didn't know anything about it. She was later arrested on suspicion of being an accessory to dognapping. Ultimately, McBride pleaded no contest to receiving stolen property and received two years probation.

But now she's suing Gaga, alleging she was defrauded of the $500,000 reward. According to her lawsuit filed Friday in Los Angeles court, Gaga "breached his contract" by not paying out the money.

According to USA Today, Gaga allegedly promised anyone returning her two French bulldogs, Koji and Gustav, a $500,000 reward with no questions asked. Additionally, she claimed Gaga "intentionally and fraudulently misrepresented" the amount of the reward.

She's suing Gaga for fraud by false promise and misrepresentation, as well as breach of contract, People reported. She seeks at least $1.5 million in damages from the pop star to cover legal fees, mental anguish and loss of enjoyment of life.

Gaga's representatives did not immediately reply to our request for comment. We will update this story if we hear back from them.

TMZ obtained the full contents of the lawsuit, which states that Gaga knew her reward could be used to defraud people into returning her pets. She even gave an example of this behavior -- posting about it on her social media pages and encouraging others to do the same.

On February 20, 2021, Ryan Fischer - Gaga's dog walker - was out walking her French bulldogs when two men jumped out of a car and surrounded him. They then threatened him before shooting him in the chest.

He managed to escape and was eventually saved by neighbors. Cradling the dog left behind in a pool of blood when the attackers ran away, he was left holding onto its collar.

McBride’s Arrest

Lady Gaga's stolen dogs were returned to them by Jennifer McBride, one of five people arrested in their robbery. McBride claims Gaga breached a contract by not compensating her for their return.

In 2021, two men jumped out of a car and demanded the dogs from Gaga's dog walker in Hollywood. Two dogs were taken, while another ran away, police reported. Additionally, police reported that one of the robbers shot Gaga's assistant who attempted to fight off the men but was wounded during the struggle; she ultimately managed to make it out unscathed.

Two days before McBride was due to pick up the animals, an attack occurred. She was arrested as an accessory to crime in 2022 but denied receiving stolen property and received two years probation.

On Friday, McBride filed a lawsuit against Gaga for failing to pay her for the return of the animals. She claims Gaga committed fraud by false promise and misrepresentation, seeking $1.5 million in damages.

She wants both her court costs and attorney's fees reimbursed, contending Gaga breached their contract by failing to pay her, according to USA Today.

Her lawyer stated that if she wins the lawsuit, she will be required to repay Crime Stoppers of Pearl River County and the State Auditor's office; however, these costs won't have to be paid immediately; rather, they can be spread out over 18 years, according to Kittrell.

McBride has filed several other legal matters while waiting for her trial, and is set to be released from jail on May 12.

McBride became involved in an argument with a man over her gaming console while out on bond. Deputies learned that the man had been at McBride's house Thursday and Friday before seeing someone who looked like McBride walking by on Saturday near Saxon Street.

Later that day, McBride was riding his bike when he stopped to check his phone. He saw a man who looked like McBride and called him; the man said they had known each other for some time but weren't sure what had become of the console.

NASA Satellite Images Show Before-And-After Effect of Storms on California Reservoirs

As California continues its descent into drought, experts are growing increasingly concerned about the state's rapidly dwindling reservoirs. NASA satellite images taken between 2017 and 2022 reveal an astonishing transformation at Shasta Lake - one of California's biggest lakes.

California's water resources managers rely on snow that falls into mountain ranges to fill reservoirs during the winter and spring. Unfortunately, in years without a significant storm, many of these sites preemptively empty out, leaving valuable water behind for potentially dry months ahead.

Shasta Lake

California is facing a historic drought, and Lake Shasta - its largest reservoir - has reached its lowest level since records began in 1977. This reservoir forms part of California's Central Valley Project system which supplies water to cities, towns, and farmers throughout Northern California.

NASA reports California has experienced its driest conditions in at least five decades, with precipitation about 50 percent below normal. This drought is straining California's hydropower systems and wreaking havoc on homes, farms, and businesses throughout parts of the state.

The lake's level has dropped so low that it could potentially shut down a major hydroelectric power plant in Shasta County, producing electricity for more than one million people.

Although the lake's levels have slightly increased, reservoir managers remain concerned that they could decline again if California's drought worsens. According to The Associated Press, should its water levels fall below 640 feet, shutting down both power plants.

One of the primary reasons the reservoir is so low is a lack of winter snowmelt, which provides essential cold water for releasing into a pool beneath the lake's dam. In past years, releases from this pool have helped protect salmon and steelhead that depend on headwater streams for breeding or rearing.

But as temperatures rise, managing reservoir releases becomes more challenging. The US Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) uses a complex system to blend water from different depths within the reservoir for optimal release temperatures; however, errors still occur frequently during this step-by-step blending procedure.

The USBR must balance the needs of farms and cities with water to meet environmental standards. During years of severe drought, it has sometimes been unable to meet these obligations and released warm water that harmed salmon and steelhead in rivers below Lake Superior.

Lake Oroville

One of California's iconic images from its water crisis was Lake Oroville. This 235 m high dam impounds the Feather River and creates Lake Oroville, which serves both for drinking water production as well as hydroelectric power production.

Last February, storms damaged the dam's spillway, forcing more than 180,000 people from their homes near Feather River. To address this crisis, the state invested $1 billion into rebuilding its spillway and upgrading other parts of Oroville.

Now, as rains continue to pour down on California and its snowpack continues to melt, officials are debating when and how much water should be released from the reservoir. They must balance retaining enough water to prevent flooding downstream but releasing too much could cause a blown-out dam or cause more extensive damage, according to experts.

NASA recently released satellite photos comparing the water levels of Lake Oroville and Shasta before and after storms last month. The images demonstrate an abrupt transition, from full to empty and from a low point to a high one.

Drought experts have welcomed the storms, yet caution that California will likely need more rainfall than it currently receives to make up for years of groundwater depletion. Even during wettest years, rain never quite replaces all that water extracted annually from underground aquifers in Sierra Nevada Mountains and Central Valley regions.

Meanwhile, the Colorado River Basin - which supplies water to seven Western states and Mexico - has experienced record low water levels recently, necessitating mandatory cuts in some parts of the West. This is one major reason why the Western drought is worsening.

NASA noted the "bathtub rings," or tan fringes around both lakes, which form when calcium and other mineral compounds attach to sandstone during times of high water levels. But these have mostly disappeared and the reservoirs are almost back to where they were before last year's devastating storms, NASA reported.

Trinity Lake

California has seen a dramatic spike in population and water demand over the past two decades, yet has also suffered from drought conditions for much of that time. As a result, many of California's reservoirs are at or near historic low levels this year.

Due to the drought, reservoirs had to empty out frequently - sometimes up to 50% of their capacity - in preparation for major storms. While this is an entirely normal occurrence, it can create some issues.

One such issue is that empty space in reservoirs can become a breeding ground for algae, creating an issue for both fishermen and water users alike.

To combat this issue, water management strategies that allow water to slowly drain away are the best solution. To achieve this goal, lakes and reservoirs must be kept at an appropriate level.

It is no small feat, but it has been accomplished in some places around the country such as Folsom Reservoir and Lake Mendocino. These reservoirs use weather forecasts to decide when they must release water for irrigation purposes.

Though the process can take months, it makes a major difference in the amount of water available to downstream users. Furthermore, it helps prevent reservoirs from flooding cities in case of major storms - an incredibly damaging occurrence.

Trinity Lake, a popular fishing and houseboating spot, boasts an abundance of fish species. It's home to smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, brown trout, Kokanee salmon and catfish - making it the perfect getaway for anglers!

In addition to fishing, houseboat rentals at Trinity Lake provide tourists with the chance to unwind and take a leisurely cruise along its beautiful waters. This is an ideal way to spend quality time with family and friends while taking in all that nature has to offer - including Trinity Lake's surrounding mountains!

When fishing, there are a range of baits that can be used for different fish species. Common baits include live flies, worms, jigs and spinners; alternative natural baits include chicken livers or cut shad. When it comes to species caught while fishing, bass, kokanee salmon and catfish tend to be the most popular choices.

Folsom Reservoir

Storms have provided some much-needed relief to California's drought-stricken reservoirs. While they aren't yet full, some of California's reservoirs have seen an uptick in levels for the first time since October.

Folsom Reservoir, near Sacramento, is the smallest reservoir in the state but its water levels have rapidly reached their full capacity due to controlled releases into the lake. In fact, they have risen nearly 17 feet within 72 hours as a result of these releases.

The reservoir is part of the federally run Central Valley Project, which supplies water to cities and farms throughout California's central valley. It also provides flood protection, hydropower generation, water quality control in the Bay Delta region and numerous recreational opportunities related to water resources.

Storms often present dam operators with the difficult decision of when it is safe to release water into a reservoir or keep it stored. In the past, they followed strict guidelines when determining when this was feasible.

That decision is dependent on several factors, such as rainfall and downstream demands. It's a delicate balance to strike here; if the water is released too early, the reservoir could become overloaded; on the other hand, keeping it too long could leave cities and farmers with insufficient supplies of drinking water.

Folsom Reservoir's managers decided to release some water this winter after a major storm. This is the third time in five years that the reservoir has been used for flood operations.

Though this is encouraging news for the reservoir, it won't solve all California's water woes. The state still faces an acute drought.

Folsom Reservoir is a body of water situated within Placer, El Dorado and Sacramento counties that receives its water from the American River. Situated approximately 25 miles northeast of Sacramento, Folsom Reservoir offers picturesque views of mountains in its vicinity.

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, one of California's most beloved state parks, provides plenty of opportunities for wildlife watching, hiking and boating.

These before and after photos taken from space illustrate how storms can impact a reservoir's ability to hold water. For example, in January 2011, Folsom Lake had only 17 percent of its capacity remaining.