Former LASD deputy sentenced in Beverly Hills crypto extortion case that included LAX arrest...
Prosecutors say the former sheriff’s helicopter pilot helped a Beverly Hills cryptocurrency “godfather” intimidate rivals. Federal prosecutors say a former Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy and helicopter pilot will spend more than five years in prison for helping a cryptocurrency promoter intimidate rivals and...
Man found shot to death in South LA
LOS ANGELES – A man with at least one gunshot wound was found dead in the Hyde Park area of South Los Angeles Tuesday morning, police said. Officers were called to the area of 59th Street and Third Avenue around 6:45 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Police officers arrested in U.S. insurance fraud investigations tied to benefits claims
Two officers from the Los Angeles Police Department were arrested Friday on suspicion of unemployment insurance fraud linked to claims filed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Peter Mastrocinque and Nicole Grant were taken into custody by investigators from the department’s Special Operations Division Major Complaint...
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...
California-Based Health Insurance Company To Layoff 69 Employees Across Multiple Locations
Blue Shield of California, a nonprofit health insurance company, has reported layoffs across multiple California locations, according to a recent WARN filings. The layoffs affect employees across multiple counties. These are Alameda County, Los Angeles County, Sacramento County, San Diego County, San Joaquin County,...
California loses Japanese sandwich spot, fans devastated
Fans of Japanese comfort food in the San Gabriel Valley are saying goodbye to a favorite sandwich stop. Katsu Sando has closed its San Gabriel location, marking another notable restaurant…
Reseda Sandwich Shop Cited for Severe Vermin Infestation, Officials Recommend Temporary Closure
A neighborhood sandwich counter on Sherman Way in Reseda has been hit with a recommendation to temporarily close after Los Angeles County health inspectors said they found a “severe vermin infestation across the facility” along with a string of health code violations. Inspectors visited Sandwich Express on March...
Brentwood gas station unveils new dinosaur statue after theft of beloved ‘Claire.’
Community members gathered as a Sinclair station replaced the four-foot roadside dinosaur. Installation of a new dinosaur statue at a Brentwood gas station drew community members on Sunday, months after the original figure was stolen and badly damaged. The four-foot statue, known as “Claire,” now stands outside the...
