Los Angeles Officials Slammed For Demolishing Homeless Man’s Three-Story Treehouse: ‘Do Nothing Else But...
A homeless man built an impressive treehouse to serve as his temporary abode, only to have it ruthlessly torn down by California state officials. Citizens online have condemned the officials’ actions, saying they could’ve handled the situation better. Erick, who has been homeless for about 10 years, prides...
Victim of fatal Huntington Beach truck, e-bike collision identified as ‘surf royalty’
The victim of a fatal collision in Huntington Beach was identified this week as Kolby Aipa, the 20-year-old grandson of legendary surfboard shaper Ben Aipa. Police said that Kolby, who was referred to as “surf royalty” by major surf publications, was riding an e-bike on the Pacific Coast Highway Saturday night while...
Long Beach opens shelter and resource center for homeless youth
It's aimed solely at helping those age 18 to 24 in an environment the city hopes will be more welcoming than a typical shelter. The post Long Beach opens shelter and resource center for homeless youth appeared first on Long Beach Post .
Woman who removed US flag at Hart Park held to answer on all charges
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A woman accused of vandalizing the U.S. flag at the entrance to Hart Park and threatening park rangers, claiming she was standing on “Mexican land,” was held to answer Thursday on all charges. The judge who heard Crystal Aguilar’s preliminary hearing determined there was sufficient...
Suspect caught on video stabbing pitbull in Long Beach
Warning: Graphic footage. Viewer discretion advised. A pitbull was seriously wounded after getting stabbed in Long Beach in an incident that was captured on video. It happened in the early morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 2, during a fight between the dog’s owner and a suspect who, as of Thursday morning, has only...
Long Beach puts tiny homes up for sale after failing to find site for...
The city hopes to recoup as much money as possible after spending $2.9 million on the project. The post Long Beach puts tiny homes up for sale after failing to find site for planned shelter appeared first on Long Beach Post .
Woman arrested for allegedly stealing over $1,000 worth of merchandise in Orange County
A woman was arrested for allegedly stealing over $1,000 worth of merchandise from an Orange County grocery store. The suspect was identified as Sabrina Fan, 25, of Costa Mesa, according to the Irvine Police Department. On July 27, the woman was seen entering a Whole Foods market on Irvine Center Drive in Irvine and...
At least five suspects arrested for Anaheim jewelry store burglary
After a group of burglars rammed a car into an Anaheim jewelry store last month, authorities arrested five people in connection with the burglary. Besan Jewelry on Brookhurst Street was ransacked by more than a dozen suspects on June 9, Anaheim police said. Right after the crime, one of the officers was able to track...
Man charged with throwing cinderblocks at Border Patrol during Paramount protest faces 20 years
PARAMOUNT, Calif. - A Paramount man is facing up to 20 years in prison after being charged with assaulting immigration officers at an anti-ICE protest earlier this year. A federal grand jury indicted Jacob Terrazas for allegedly assaulting and injuring a Border Patrol agent at a protest in Paramount on June 7.
West Hollywood resident pepper sprays suspected mail thief
LOS ANGELES – Authorities in Los Angeles and West Hollywood Wednesday were investigating two cases of mail theft, the kind of crime that has long plagued city residents, especially those in apartment and condominium complexes. In West Hollywood, a mail thief was spotted on security video last week opening...