Daughter finds parents shot to death inside Porter Ranch home
PORTER RANCH – Police are investigating a double fatal shooting in Porter Ranch, where a 55-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman were found dead. Los Angeles Police Department officers from the Devonshire Station responded at 9:21 p.m. Monday to the 20700 block of Como Lane to reports of a homicide.
Los Angeles woman faces 24 years in prison for real estate fraud
A Los Angeles woman was formally charged with 25 felony counts of real estate fraud Monday in connection to a dozen falsely filed mechanics liens accusing Los Angeles County homeowners of millions of dollars in unpaid contracting work The suspect, 58-year-old Rita Ortiz, now faces more than 24 years in state prison,...
Captain’s conviction upheld in Conception dive boat tragedy that killed 34
Captain in dive boat tragedy that resulted in 34 dead, fails in an appeal of a seaman's manslaughter conviction, and must serve four years
Popular new California restaurant loses liquor license after multiple complaints
A trendy Westside restaurant is facing an uncertain future after city officials revoked its liquor license, citing repeated complaints from nearby residents and violations tied to its alcohol permit. Beethoven…
Dangerous Santa Ana winds to blast Southern California through the weekend: Timeline
A multi-day wind event begins Wednesday afternoon, bringing 35–50 mph gusts to the mountains and valleys before peaking with a stronger Santa Ana event on Friday and Saturday. Damaging gusts of up to 70 mph are possible in high-risk corridors, posing a significant threat of downed trees, power outages,...
4 suspects arrested after baby shower shooting leaves 3 hospitalized in Anaheim
Four gang members were arrested after a shooting at a baby shower in Anaheim left three people hospitalized. On Feb. 28, Anaheim police responded to the 2000 block of S. Sprague Lane around 7:15 p.m. Investigators said four gang members arrived at the courtyard to confront rival gang members who were attending the...
LAPD stopped mid-meeting from sharing immigration enforcement data
The LAPD's first public presentation of its recent interactions with federal agents enforcing immigration law was interrupted Tuesday, when a deputy chief providing details of such incidents was apparently instructed to stop sharing specifics. "They want us to hold off on some of this information," Deputy Chief...
Boat Flies Over 91 Freeway Divider In Bellflower
Drivers on the 91 Freeway in Bellflower got a wild surprise Monday when a boat being towed behind a vehicle broke loose, launched over the center divider and crashed onto the opposite side of the highway. Video shows the hull sailing over the concrete barrier and slamming down in the oncoming lanes, scattering...
Cause of death for Martin Short’s daughter Katherine revealed
LOS ANGELES - A cause of death has been determined for Martin Short's daughter Katherine, who took her own life in February. She died Feb. 23 from a gunshot wound to the head, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner's database, which listed her case under her legal name, Katherine Hartley.
Elderly woman killed while crossing street in Hawthorne
HAWTHORNE – An elderly woman was killed while crossing the street in Hawthorne late Monday night. Hawthorne Police Department officers responded to reports of a traffic collision at the intersection of Prairie Ave. and El Segundo Blvd. at 10:46 p.m. Upon arrival, they located the unresponsive woman in the...
