Heartbreak In Northeast L.A. As LAPD Officer Daniel Malek Dies
The Los Angeles Police Department on Wednesday announced the death of Police Officer III Daniel N. Malek, a veteran of the force who was assigned to the Northeast Area. The department said Malek is survived by his daughter, Samantha, and his mother, Laila. LAPD Post and Tribute. In a post...
Robbery victim in Orange County struck by suspects’ vehicle; 4 arrested
Four people were arrested in connection with a robbery in Huntington Beach that left the victim with minor injuries after they were struck by the suspects’ vehicle, officials announced. It’s unclear where and at what time the March 17 incident occurred, with Huntington Beach Police Department officials only saying...
Driver charged with killing high schooler sitting at bus stop gets 6 months of...
“I really hope that everybody learns from this because with one mistake, he ruined a lot of lives," the victim's mother said of the driver. The post Driver charged with killing high schooler sitting at bus stop gets 6 months of jail time appeared first on Long Beach Post .
‘Sextortion’ incidents being investigated in Long Beach
Authorities in Long Beach are investigating multiple "sextortion'' incidents involving at least one suspect, police announced Wednesday. The suspect or suspects tried to trade nude photos with victims alone, then threatened to make the images public if they do not pay up, the Long Beach Police Department said. The...
Fiery Big-Rig Crash Shuts Down 710 Freeway In Long Beach
A pair of big rigs collided and burst into flames on the 710 Freeway in Long Beach, sending a thick column of black smoke into the sky and triggering a major firefighting response. The crash forced authorities to shut down multiple lanes, instantly choking traffic on one of Southern California’s most heavily traveled...
Young Explorers abused by cops in mentorship program; Whittier to pay $3.5 million, lawyer...
Four former female Whittier Police Explorers who accused former police officers of sexually abusing them will receive a $3.5-million settlement from the city, an attorney for the women announced Wednesday.
SuperLotto Plus ticket worth $10M sold in California
Feeling lucky? A SuperLotto Plus ticket worth $10 million was sold in California. According to the California Lottery’s website, the aforementioned $10 million ticket was sold on Saturday night at A&J Happy Liquor on West Lincoln Avenue in Orange. This comes after a drawing was conducted on Saturday. The...
Los Angeles 125 Speed Cameras Could Bring Millions In Fines
Los Angeles is gearing up to drop 125 automated speed-safety cameras on its streets, a sprawling pilot program city officials say is designed to tamp down on high-speed crashes, not pad the budget. If approved, enforcement is slated to kick in around late summer or fall 2026, following a required 30-day public...
Court rejects woman’s attempt to claim $1.08 billion Powerball prize in major ruling
The largest legal battle in recent history involving a Powerball jackpot has come to an end after an LA County Superior Court judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by Stacy Tru, who claimed that she was entitled to $1.08 billion from the July 19, 2023, lottery drawing. The court ruled that...
California School Districts Issue Thousands of Pink Slips to Close Growing Budget Deficits
Thousands of California school employees have received preliminary pink slips in recent weeks as districts scrabble to close budget gaps caused by falling enrollment and rising costs. Most went to school administrators and classified school staff, such as clerks, administrative assistants and paraeducators. Districts...
