In L.A.’s ‘Chinese Beverly Hills,’ fighting back against Chinese communist infiltration
In Arcadia, a former council member's guilty plea to acting as an illegal agent for China has jolted an immigrant‑built suburb proud of its success.
Motorcyclist Who Lost Leg Wins $28-Million Verdict After Suing Over Los Angeles (CA) Firetruck...
A Los Angeles jury awarded $28 million to a motorcyclist whose leg was crushed by a city firetruck, the latest eye-popping sum carved out of city coffers for alleged reckless driving by a city employee. Robert Danbom was heading northbound on Vermont Avenue in East Hollywood on Sept. 2, 2021,...
Man killed while trying to stab SMPD officer
A Santa Monica police officer shot and killed a man Saturday after he charged at officers with a knife in Palisades Park, police said. Officers were in the 1400 block of Ocean Avenue investigating a reported domestic violence incident when a man not connected to that case ran at them holding a knife, according to polic
Driver Killed as Green Pickup Crashes Alone on 10 Freeway in Mid-City
A driver died early Saturday when a green pickup truck crashed alone on the eastbound Santa Monica (10) Freeway just west of La Brea Avenue in the Mid-City area of Los Angeles, triggering a lane closure that lasted more than three hours. The crash happened around 2:26 a.m., according to authorities.
Motorcyclist Dies in Late-Night 405 Crash Near Palms, Freeway Shut for Hours
A motorcyclist was killed late Friday night in a multi-vehicle collision on the southbound 405 Freeway near Palms, shutting down lanes for more than two hours as investigators worked the scene. The crash happened around 11:50 p.m. south of Palms, according to authorities, and left one person dead with no other reported
Family sues Six Flags over 22-year-old’s fatal head trauma on X2 coaster
The family of 22-year-old Christopher Hawley is suing Six Flags Magic Mountain following his death from blunt head trauma after riding the X2 roller coaster. The LA County medical examiner ruled his death an accident, with a surgeon likening the internal brain injuries to shaken baby syndrome caused by violent ride jol
Assailant Kills One, Injures 5 in Westlake Stabbing Spree
One man was killed and five others were injured in a stabbing in Westlake, authorities said Saturday. Of the five hospitalized, two were suffering from stab wounds after a fight among unhoused individuals around 6:38 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Beverly Boulevard and Westmoreland Avenue, Los Angeles Police Depart
Missing 83-year-old man found dead in Hansen Dam Lake after three-day search
Ramiro Herrera, 83, drowned during a family gathering at Hansen Dam after going for a walk on a scorching day. Search efforts lasted three days, ending when Herrera's body was recovered from the lake by boats following a multi-agency search using drones and 4-wheel-drive vehicles. The coroner ruled the death...
Family of man who died after riding X2 at Six Flags seeks accountability
Six Flags Magic Mountain is headed to trial in just a few weeks, accused of causing the death of 22-year-old Christopher Hawley. The medical examiner ruled his death an accident and his cause of death blunt head trauma sustained in what the report called a "park ride accident."
Knife-Wielding Duo Robs West LA Ross Store, LAPD Arrives in Five Minutes
Two suspects, one wielding a six-inch pocket knife, robbed a Ross Dress for Less in West Los Angeles late Friday night before fleeing with stolen merchandise, authorities said. The pair walked into the store on the 8900 block of Venice Boulevard around 10:25 p.m. and were gone before officers arrived, though police rea
