Pico-Union Horror: Late-Night Hit-and-Run Leaves Pedestrian Dead as LAPD Dangles $50K Reward
A late-night walk in Pico-Union ended in tragedy when a driver struck a pedestrian, then sped off into the night, according to Los Angeles police. Surveillance stills released this week show the moment of impact on Dec. 6, 2025, and detectives say the images are sharp enough that someone in the neighborhood may...
Alhambra Cops Track Tree-Hiding Suspect After Home Alarm, Seize Signal Jammer
A blaring home alarm in Alhambra turned into a two-city police chase on Friday, ending with two arrests, a suspect hiding under a tree, and the discovery of a signal jammer, according to police. In a Facebook update, the Alhambra Police Department said officers responding to the alarm watched a...
Smash-and-grab burglar targets oldest toy store in Los Angeles, escapes with thousands in merch
Surveillance video captured a burglar smashing his way into a beloved Los Angeles toy store and escaping with thousands of dollars worth of merchandise On Feb. 21, the masked suspect broke into Kip’s Toyland at the Original Farmer’s Market around 4:22 a.m. The burglar shattered a large display window, entered the...
Family of 5 allegedly operating as theft crew arrested in Glendale
A family of five who allegedly operated as a theft crew was arrested by Glendale police. Authorities had been investigating the group, comprised of a husband, wife, and their three children (two adults and one juvenile). Operating as a theft unit, the family would frequently move between short-term rental locations...
Confidential memo outlined plan to shield Bass from Palisades Fire fallout: report
A confidential Los Angeles Fire Department memo outlined a strategy to protect Mayor Karen Bass and city leaders from potential “reputational harm” tied to the deadly Palisades Fire, according to newly obtained records reported by the Los Angeles Times. The internal document, labeled “CONFIDENTIAL – FOR INTERNAL USE...
Report: LAFD sought to protect Mayor Bass in wake of Palisades After-Action Report
LOS ANGELES (KESQ) - The Los Angeles Fire Department attempted to shield Mayor Karen Bass and other top brass from "reputational harm" caused by the city's handling of the devastating Palisades Fire that burned 23,448 acres and killed 12 people, the Los Angeles Times reported today. The department tried to...
Crews pull truck from sinkhole after water main break in Burbank
A water main break in Burbank caused a sinkhole to open up overnight, leaving one driver in a precarious situation. The incident was reported around 1 a.m. near Hollywood Way and Whitnall Highway, according to Citizen and fire officials. Video shows crews slowly backing a pickup truck out of the hole. Water flooded...
Video shows West Hollywood Security Ambassador throwing punches during park altercation
Sheriff’s Department says homeless man was cited following confrontation at West Hollywood Park. Video of a scuffle at West Hollywood Park is drawing attention after authorities said a man experiencing homelessness was cited following a confrontation with a Security Ambassador. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s...
Off Crenshaw, Scrappy RV Lot Becomes South LA’s New Homeless Lifeline
Just off Crenshaw Boulevard, behind a fence on a plain stretch of asphalt, a tight cluster of RVs has quietly turned into one of L.A. County’s newest tests in tackling homelessness. The people parked here are not just killing time in their rigs: they now have running water, bathrooms and on-site case managers while...
The 12 Best Jewish Delis In Los Angeles, California
Some sandwiches are just lunch. These aren’t. In Los Angeles, stepping into a Jewish deli feels like stepping into a story that’s still being written. The air smells like slow-carved pastrami. Pickles land on the table before you even open the menu. Conversations stretch longer than planned because nobody’s in a...
