Sheriff institutes new policy aimed at eliminating prohibited deputy cliques and gangs
The new policy, announced after L.A. County Sheriff Luna was reelected this week, could 'actually eradicate deputy gangs in the Sheriff's Department,' said one outside observer.
Three California Outback Steakhouse locations shutter
An Australian-themed steakhouse known for its seasoned steaks and signature dishes like the Bloomin Onion is closing three Southern California locations after an independently owned franchisee filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Cerca Trova Restaurant Group Holdings, which operates as Out West Restaurant Group, filed for bankruptcy Nov. 2 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, according to court records . The independently owned franchisee operates Outback Steakhouse restaurants
Overturned big rig spills bales of hay all over 605 Freeway in Cerritos, causing...
It took crews hours to clean up the massive mess and reopen the roadway.
High tides threaten more flooding in Southern California after 100 structures damaged
Southern California coastal communities are bracing for another round of flooding as unusually high tides threaten to inundate streets and properties just a week after damaging more than 100 structures in Huntington Beach. A coastal flood advisory took effect Friday morning for Orange and San Diego counties and will remain in place until noon Tuesday, […]
Southwest flight from Orange County declares emergency, lands at LAX
A Southwest plane flying from John Wayne Airport in Orange County to San Jose California declared a general emergency and landed at LAX airport Friday afternoon.
California drivers are getting some rare good news
Here’s a rare piece of good news for drivers: gas prices have fallen to their lowest level in about a month. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $5.80 in California, down 57 cents from a month ago. In Los Angeles County, the current average is $5.87 a gallon; […]
Troy Aikman ’embarrased’ by scenes at alma mater UCLA despite unbeaten record
Troy Aikman is bothered by the small crowds at the Rose Bowl, as unbeaten UCLA football team drew just 24,611 fans for its 27-0 win over Nevada
Los Angeles County Prosecutors File Murder Charges In Mysterious Disappearance of Christina Downer
The formal charging of Delorean Brandon and Kaylee Markowski marks a definitive turning point in the year-long investigation into the disappearance of Christina Downer. As Los Angeles County prosecutors assemble their case for the upcoming grand jury or preliminary hearings, the hyper-local community continues to seek answers regarding the location and recovery details of the victim.
ICE arrests and sightings across LA County, Nov. 1–5
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Longtime L.A. gang intervention leader arrested, accused in murder plot
A well-known South Los Angeles gang interventionist who has spent decades working to reduce violence in the city’s neighborhoods was arrested by Los Angeles police this week on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, according to reports. Clifford “Skipp” Townsend, 62, the founder and executive director of the nonprofit organization 2nd Call, was taken into […]
