Waymo self-driving taxi takes passenger through active police scene in downtown LA, video shows
Video captured a Waymo self-driving taxi with a passenger inside drive through an active police scene with officers' guns drawn in downtown Los Angeles.
Los Angeles man arrested for alleged rape; more victims sought by police
Police are searching for more victims after a man was arrested for the alleged sexual assault of two women. The suspect was identified as Clinton Adams, 32, of Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Investigators said that in at least two separate incidents, Adams met a female victim and invited...
Compton Councilman Andre Spicer faces scrutiny over alleged misuse of city credit card
COMPTON – Compton Councilman Andre Spicer is facing allegations that he misused his city issued credit card for personal expenses. On December 3, 2024, the Compton City Council approved Resolution 26,168. This resolution authorized the City Manager to establish the City’s Purchasing Card accounts through the state of...
Sheriff’s department reports 35% drop in street takeovers in Compton, Gardena area
COMPTON – The Compton Sheriff’s Department has released a report detailing a significant drop in street takeovers in the areas they patrol. The report was shared during the Dec. 2 Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor’s meeting. County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, which district includes Compton, Gardena...
Homeless encampment cleared near major freeway corridors in Long Beach
A homeless encampment in Long Beach is being cleared Wednesday morning near two major freeway corridors, aerial footage from Sky5 showed. The cleanup is underway near Artesia Boulevard and the L.A. River, where encampments have been set up beneath the overpasses. Sky5’s Rich Prickett described “quite the cleanup”...
Update: Border Patrol Agents Raid Huntington Park Home Depot, As Fleeing Man Is Struck...
This story was updated at 1:40 p.m. on December 3 to include a statement from The U.S. Department of Homeland Security. At around 10 a.m. this past Tuesday morning, U.S. Border Patrol agents raided a Home Depot on Slauson Avenue in Huntington Park. One man, who was being chased by...
Orange County man charged in gruesome killing of pregnant dog, DA calls it ‘pure...
This story contains graphic details involving animal cruelty resulting in death. Viewer discretion is advised. An Orange County man on probation for a violent assault is facing new felony charges after allegedly killing a pregnant dog by binding it to his SUV and driving forward until the animal’s neck snapped,...
Driver of Tesla that went airborne in deadly Southern California crash identified
The 37-year-old man who was driving a speeding Tesla Model 3 that caused a deadly multi-vehicle crash in Huntington Beach was identified by authorities on Wednesday. The Tesla driver, who was the lone fatality in Tuesday’s crash, was identified as Huntington Beach resident Ryan Mark Larson by the Orange County...
Victim dies at scene in South Gate overnight shooting
A homicide investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot in South Gate early Wednesday. The shooting occurred around 12:02 a.m. on the 3700 block of Tweedy Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Detectives from LASD were called to assist the South Gate Police Department with the...
Los Angeles city council candidate pledges to live in trailer outside drug-infested park
Los Angeles City Council candidate Raul Claros revealed that he plans to live in a trailer at MacArthur Park until crime is addressed if he's elected.
