Suspected MacArthur Park Drug Supplier to Plead Guilty
A South Los Angeles man whom prosecutors believe was among the main suppliers of illegal drugs in the Alvarado Corridor near MacArthur Park is expected to plead guilty Thursday to a federal charge. Jackson Tarfur, 29, has agreed to enter a plea in Los Angeles federal court to a single...
Crews stop forward progress of Grande Fire burning in Ventura County
CAL FIRE and Ventura County Fire crews have made good progress on a brush fire south of the 126 Freeway, east of Piru, Thursday afternoon. Forward progress was stopped on the Grande Fire, which was burning 50 acres as of 2 p.m. with a moderate rate of spread in steep terrain, officials say. Over 100 […]
Murder suspect in custody after police chase ends in overturn crash in Hollywood
A murder suspect was taken into custody after a police chase ended with a crash on a street in Hollywood and an SUV overturned onto its side.
Metro riders endure extreme heat as LA28 funding targets bus stop shade
LOS ANGELES — As Southern California swelters through another summer heat wave, many Metro riders are finding themselves waiting for buses with little relief from the sun. For Josh Latka, that often means searching for the only patch of shade available at his Studio City bus stop. “The fact...
Brush fire breaks out in hills near Val Verde
A vehicle-fire-turned-brush fire, dubbed the “Grande Fire,” broke out and grew up to 30 acres in the hills near Val Verde along southbound State Route 126 at San Martinez Grande Canyon Road early Thursday afternoon, according to Edith Lai, public information officer with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Brentwood Steakhouse Extends Popular Free Cinnamon Roll Promotion for Weekend Brunch
Baltaire keeps its signature tableside pastry cart rolling for a limited time for weekend prix fixe diners. Following high demand during the holiday weekend, a prominent San Vicente Boulevard steakhouse has extended its tableside pastry promotion for Saturday diners through the summer. The Cinnamon Roll is really a spe
Eviction averted for thousands of formerly homeless people losing housing vouchers
An infusion of new funds approved by Congress this year and a waiver of eligibility procedures have staved off a potential crisis that would have left 4,200 back on the street, local housing officials reported.
Man busted selling drugs in front of L.A. deputies had PCP, oxycodone
A 39-year-old man was caught in the act while allegedly dealing drugs on a Lancaster street in full view of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies. The Lancaster Station’s LAN-CAP team observed the man conducting multiple “hand-to-hand narcotics transactions” in the area of 10th Street and Avenue I, according
Taco stand co-owner charged with murder in worker’s death
The co-owner of a local taco stand empire is facing murder charges in connection with a body found in a South LA tow yard last year.
Motorcyclist killed in Southern California crash involving undercover police van identified
A motorcyclist killed in a crash involving an undercover police vehicle in La Puente has been identified. The L.A. Medical Examiner’s Office says 46-year-old David Cano was killed in the crash, which happened last Thursday morning. It happened at the intersection of East Amar Road and Evanwood Avenue just before 6 a.m.
