Classic VW bus that withstood devastating Palisades Fire gets full restoration
A blue, 1977 Volkswagen T2 microbus that appeared to be all that was left standing in one California neighborhood devastated by the Palisades Fire is now good as new. The bus now wears fresh blue paint from its belt line down, new white paint up top, and genuine VW parts that have replaced half its content. It is on...
Group of teens in e-bikes attack man in 60s in Hermosa Beach
A man in his 60s was attacked by a group of teenagers on electric bikes in Hermosa Beach, resulting in serious head injuries. The assault was captured on surveillance cameras, and police are investigating the incident with no arrests announced yet. Residents are outraged and calling for accountability, questioning...
LA Co. Supervisors to Consider Law Enforcement Mask Ban After Long Beach ICE Sweeps
This article was first published by the nonprofit newsroom LAist on November 21, 2025 and is republished here with permission. L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn said she plans to unveil a new ordinance Friday that would ban all law enforcement from concealing their identities with masks. The move, which was...
DUI hit-and-run driver gets 16 years in prison for killing a Garden Grove boy
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to more than 16 years after he admitted to driving drunk when he struck and killed a 5-year-old Garden Grove boy in 2024. The boy, Jacob Ramirez, was on a bike ride with his parents and two siblings in July 2024 when the driver plowed into the family.
Mysterious Booms: Unidentified Explosions in South LA
There has been a recent surge of curiosity and concern among residents in South LA, particularly around the 105/110 area. The cause of this unrest is a series of sounds that, according to some, are distinctly different from the usual fireworks they are accustomed to. The question on everyone's lips is - what could...
The trauma of ICE raids, through the eyes of la car washers
Tears still well up in Jesús’ eyes as he recalls how he escaped a raid by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the carwash where he has worked in San Pedro, California. “It was terrible, very sad and something I’ve never experienced before,” said Jesús, 57, who is...
Did Anyone Witness the Sky and Mountains Turning Bright Pink at Sunset Earlier?
A breathtaking sunset recently painted the sky and mountains in vibrant hues of pink. Unfortunately, not everyone was able to capture the stunning spectacle, as one social media user lamented their inability to take a picture due to driving at the time. The awe-inspiring sight sparked a lively discussion on social...
Santa Ana DUI driver sentenced for killing a little boy and injuring his father,...
SANTA ANA – A man who was driving with a blood alcohol content nearly three times the legal limit was sentenced today to 16 years and four months in state prison after admitting he hit and killed a 5-year-old boy and seriously injured the boy’s father and six-year-old sister while they were riding bikes with his...
De La Hoya Foundation helping those in need at Thanksgiving for the 26th year...
For the 26th consecutive year, the Oscar De La Hoya Foundation hosted a turkey giveaway in East Los Angeles. Ahead of the holiday, the Foundation gave away more than 700 turkeys and Thanksgiving foods to families who need help. Golden Boy fighters, including Ricardo Sandoval, Alexis Rocha, Jorge Chavez, Federico...
LASD Searches for Missing 15-Year-Old Boy
Los Angeles County Sheriffs’ Department detectives Saturday are seeking the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old boy who was reported missing in South Los Angeles. Meliyon Joseph Tavares was last seen at approximately 7 a.m. Friday on the 10800 block of Denker Avenue and West 108th Street, said the Sheriff’s...
