ICE agents detain mother in Pasadena in front of children without showing a warrant
A mother walking with her children in Pasadena was taken into custody by immigration agents over the weekend in an incident that was partially captured on video and has drawn sharp criticism from witnesses. Rosalina Luna Vargas, a mother of two and the primary breadwinner for her family, was arrested by U.S....
Federal agents arrest two people tied to human smuggling operation in L.A.
Customs and Border Protection said the human smuggling hub had ties to national security threats.
Iranian nationals arrested in LA on suspicion of human trafficking
VAN NUYS – Federal immigration agents arrested two people Friday at a Van Nuys home suspected of being a hub of human trafficking and other criminal activity, authorities said. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials posted on social media that agents served a warrant at a home “tied to...
Beetle House LA facing closure after former manager allegedly stole $60K
Beetle House LA, a beloved bar known for celebrating Halloween every day of the year, is asking the community for support as it faces a serious financial crisis that threatens its future. The gothic-themed bar and restaurant, which first opened in Los Angeles in 2017, has launched a public fundraising campaign after...
2 dead after crash involving 3 cars in Compton
A three-car crash in Compton claimed two lives on Friday night, according to authorities. An official with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Compton station confirmed to KTLA that the collision was reported around 9:17 p.m. near the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Sportsman drive, just east of a 710...
Southern California influencer uses platform to alert residents of immigration raids
A local activist and social media influencer is gaining attention for using his platform to alert Southern California communities of immigration raids and law enforcement activity. Sennett Devermont is the founder of Always For The People Foundation, a nonprofit organization that focuses on social justice issues....
Multiple businesses looted during Bellflower street takeovers
Several businesses were burglarized near the locations of two different street takeovers early Saturday morning.
Man shot to death in Long Beach parking lot, no arrests yet
A murder investigation is underway after a man was shot to death in a Long Beach parking lot, police announced Saturday. The violence unfolded on Friday night, according to the Long Beach Police Department, in the 5400 block of Paramount Boulevard. It was around 7:54 p.m. when officers responded to calls of a...
Rise in bear sightings has L.A. County foothill residents on alert
The number of bear sightings in Los Angeles County’s foothill communities has residents concerned and wildlife officials reminding the public of ways to keep the animals off their property. Two people arriving at their Sierra Madre home on Friday told KTLA’s Kimberly Cheng that they see bears in the neighborhood “all...
‘Who ARE These People?’: Mayor demands answers from masked agents
Huntington Park Mayor Arturo Flores delivers a powerful address questioning the alarming presence of individuals claiming to be federal agents, operating in unmarked vehicles, wearing masks, and refusing to show identification. Following a recent arrest involving an alleged impersonator with hidden police lights and...