Domestic violence suspect shot in South LA
LOS ANGELES – A suspect was shot after officers responded to a domestic violence call Saturday at a home in South Los Angeles, authorities said. The dispatch came at about 9 a.m. Saturday, when a caller reported that a suspect was armed with a gun and possibly suicidal in the 900 block of East 118th Drive, just west...
Ten-week-old abandoned puppy started life out hiding under house being built but fate stepped...
In the Los Angeles County city of South Gate, a 10-week-old puppy had a bad start. Whether she was abandoned or somehow wandered away from her home and her family is not known, but she had no life experiences to draw from, and surviving on her own was an overwhelming challenge.
Leimart Park ‘microfarm’ produces healthy option in food desert
At a time when grocery store prices continue to rise, a “microfarm” in Leimert Park is proving that growing your own food may help you beat inflation and be healthier. Jamiah Hargins started the Degnan Microfarm at the corner of Degnan Boulevard and Coliseum Street a few years ago in hopes of inspiring his family and...
Los Angeles to See Cloudy Start and Chance of Showers in Early May
Los Angeles residents can expect a cloudy start to May with a slight chance of showers in the coming days. According to the National Weather Service, today's weather includes patchy drizzle before 11:00 a.m., followed by mostly cloudy skies and a high near 68 degrees. Winds are expected to be from the southeast at 5...
Fatal hit-and-run driver arrested in L.A. after returning to scene of the crime
The driver in a fatal hit-and-run was arrested after he returned to the scene of the crime in Los Angeles, officials confirmed. Around 1:10 a.m. on May 2, according to the LAPD, a pedestrian was crossing Sherman Way, just east of Independence Avenue, when a black Mercedes-Benz fatally struck him. The victim was only...
Sheriff Captain Jennifer Seetoo promoted to Commander
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Captain Jennifer Seetoo has been promoted to Commander, effective May 11 — Mother’s Day — after nearly three impactful years serving the Malibu/Lost Hills Station. Seetoo explained that the promotion process involves applying to be eligible rather than for a specific position. “When...
Mayor Bass to take a pay cut as city faces budget woes
As elected officials consider spending reductions and layoffs to address a nearly $1 billion shortfall in Los Angeles' budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, Mayor Karen Bass' office Friday said she will take a pay cut and hold off on scheduled raises for her staff. "The mayor is taking a pay cut and Mayor's Office...
Loved ones search for missing 13-year-old Southern California girl
Loved ones are searching for a critically missing 13-year-old Southern California girl. On April 30, Zhinya Rodgers was last seen leaving her home on the 400 block of West 109th Street in South L.A. around 11:30 a.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Rodgers is described as a Black female...
EXCLUSIVE: Big U Buried Under 20,000 Wiretaps As Prosecutors Introduce New Evidence
Big U faces trial after prosecutors revealed 20,000 wiretaps and recordings they say expose his role as a violent criminal ringleader. Eugene “Big U” Henley is facing a staggering 20,000 intercepted phone calls and covert recordings that federal prosecutors say expose him as the mastermind of a violent criminal...
Compton Community Mourns Beloved Business Owner
Grocery Outlet Owner Eugene Bennette Loses Fight With Cancer. The Compton community is heartbroken over the loss of Eugene Bennette, the owner of Grocery Outlet Bargain Market. He passed away after battling cancer on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Los Alamitos Hospital in Long Beach. Eugene was more than just...
