Southern California man drowns while swimming at Colorado River resort
An investigation is underway after a Los Angeles man drowned while swimming at a resort along a river in San Bernardino County. On Aug. 15, around 4:30 p.m., deputies responded to reports of a man who had gone missing in the water at Pirate Cove Resort, located in Moabi Regional Park along the Colorado River […]
4 charged in fatal gang-related shooting of security guard
ANAHEIM – Four men were charged Friday in the fatal shooting of a security guard in June. David Anthony Ortega, 44, Rene Jose Juarez Jr., 37, Max Maestas, 54, and Robert Allen Duncan, 43, all of whom live in Los Angeles, were arrested Wednesday, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. They are accused in...
Woman last seen in Rosemead reported missing
A 41-year-old woman was reported missing Friday in Rosemead, authorities said. Yesenia Yanet Jaimes Guardado was last seen at about 1:05 p.m. in the 7500 block of Hellman Avenue, east of New Avenue and the city’s border with Monterey Park, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Barbara Hale (‘Perry Mason’) & Mike Connors (‘Mannix’) Acted Together Only Once, Later Died...
Beloved actress Barbara Hale was best known as Della Street on TV's original Perry Mason legal series. Iconic actor Mike Connors starred on TV's Mannix detective drama. In 1964, Connors made a guest appearance in the Mason episode, "The Case of the Bullied Bowler." Decades later, both performers died on the same day:...
LASD Circulates Missing Senior Woman’s Photo in Valinda
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Saturday circulated a photo of a 73-year-old woman who went missing in Valinda, authorities said. Kim Choy, who requires medication, was last seen about 8 p.m. Friday in the 16000 block of Montbrook Street, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. She was...
County Jail System Achieves Compliance Milestone in Inmate Processing
Key improvements include a new Shared Intake Management System using wristband scanner technology to track and expedite inmate processing. Los Angeles County has reached a milestone in Rutherford v. Luna, maintaining six months of compliance with court-ordered improvements to the Inmate Reception Center at the county...
Woman arrested after police find over $100,000 worth of stolen goods in Orange County
A woman was arrested after police found over $100,000 worth of stolen merchandise in her Orange County home. The suspect was identified as Ekaterina Zharkova, 40, of Lake Forest, according to the Irvine Police Department. The suspect was being investigated for retail theft by Irvine police, along with the Orange...
Los Angeles County firefighter dies while on duty
According to Los Angeles County Fire Department officials, Jerry W. Guzman worked out of the Azusa station and served for more than 20 years.
Huntington Beach Police launch drone first responders to hit scenes in under 2 minutes
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — The Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) is expanding its use of drones to improve emergency response times, marking a significant shift in how law enforcement deploys technology to support frontline operations. The agency’s newly launched Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program...
Providence hospitals allege Kaiser Health Plan underpaid millions for emergency care
Providence hospitals across California are suing Kaiser Permanente, alleging the organization’s health plan has underpaid for emergency and post-stabilization care provided to Kaiser members. The complaint reviewed by Becker’s was filed April 11 in Los Angeles County Superior Court and was advanced by a judge on Aug....
