Major Shift: Felony Charges Filed in Blow to Looters
In response to a surge in looting, California is amping up criminal enforcement. With the passage of Proposition 36, repeat offenders now face felony charges and harsher penalties for organized theft. Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon has begun filing felony charges in larger theft cases. At least 30...
‘Who are these people?’ Masked immigration agents challenge local police, sow fear in L.A.
Local police have little or no insight into where the federal enforcement actions are taking place but often have to deal with the aftermath, including protests and questions from residents about what exactly happened. In some cases, local cops have been mistaken for federal agents, eroding years of work to have...
Man detained by federal agents in Pico Rivera is back home
A 20-year-old man detained following a struggle with federal agents that was captured on video in Pico Rivera earlier this month is back home, his attorneys posted on social media. “Adrian is now safely at home resting with his family!” The Miller Law Group posted on Facebook Sunday. “We are so grateful for our...
LA cops forced to delete ‘offensive’ post about US strikes on Iran and admit...
LOS Angeles police have been forced to delete a social media post about the Iran conflict that they called “offensive and inappropriate.” Cops issued a lengthy apology for speaking out on the issue and falsely suggesting people were killed after the US launched airstrikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran. The Los...
This Nostalgic Mini Golf Paradise In Sunnyvale Has Laser Mazes And A Castle Full...
Tucked along El Camino Real in Sunnyvale, there’s a place where dragons guard mini golf holes, castles glow neon after dark, and kids of all ages can live out their arcade dreams. If you’re looking for an afternoon that feels like a slice of childhood wrapped in flashing lights and bumper boats, Golfland USA is calling your name.
This Lakefront Campground In Mount Shasta Has Floating Water Parks And Epic Mountain Views
Tucked beneath the snowy peak of Mount Shasta, there’s a place where you can paddleboard at sunrise, roast marshmallows by sunset, and sleep under the stars—all in one day. Lake Siskiyou Camp - Resort is more than your average campground. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure playground that mixes classic camping charm with unexpected perks (hello, floating obstacle course!).
South LA Gang `Shot Caller’ Faces Potential Life in Prison
The overall “shot caller” of a South Los Angeles street gang is set to be sentenced Monday on federal charges that could bring a lifetime prison sentence. Eliseo Luna, 50, of South Los Angeles pleaded guilty in March to charges of racketeering conspiracy and conspiracy to distribute controlled substances.
3 men found dead after jumping into water near California waterfall
Three people were found dead over the weekend following a multi-day search and rescue mission at Rattlesnake Falls in California. On Wednesday, June 18, the Placer County Sheriff's Office received a report about the individuals entering the water in the Soda Springs area, according to a news release. Officials...
Woman gets life in prison without parole for masterminding prominent LA hairstylist husband’s murder
The wife of Fabio Sementilli, a prominent L.A. hairstylist who was stabbed to death at his Woodland Hills home in 2017, was sentenced to life in prison.
Growing calls for police to show ID and face amid rise in ICE impersonators
As more immigration enforcement operations are spotted across Southern California everyday, state lawmakers are mulling over how to force officers to reveal their identities to ensure oversight while stopping scammers. The countless videos of apparent ICE raids show federal agents with their faces covered, wearing...