Med Examiner IDs Motorcyclist Killed in South Los Angeles Crash
A 20-year-old man who was killed riding a motorcycle after he crashed into a vehicle in a Central-Alameda intersection was identified by county authorities Friday. Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office determined the victim was Ernesto Fontes. The crash occurred at about 4:30 p.m. Sunday at East 53rd Street...
Long Beach passes long-awaited MEHKO, no landlord approval required
After much deliberation and a nearly split city council vote, Long Beach followed in the steps of many other cities Tuesday night and passed an ordinance allowing MEHKOs to operate. Most importantly, residents will not have to notify their landlord or get their permission in order to have a MEHKO.
Corvette Driver Tries To Outrun Police Across Southern California, Runs Out of Options in...
If it feels like California has been having a moment with high-speed chases lately, you are not imagining it. Another night, another pursuit stretching across multiple freeways with a news helicopter overhead and traffic waiting ... Read more
April 21-24: Overnight Lane Reductions Along I-405 Through Sepulveda Pass
Caltrans has announced overnight lane reductions and ramp closures along Interstate 405 through the Sepulveda Pass for K-rail installation and electrical work. The work will start after 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 and will end by 6 a.m. each morning to Friday, April 24. Those traveling along the following routes...
Fesia Davenport — who got a $2M settlement from LA County — has her...
Davenport, who has been on leave since October, has faced criticism over the controversial payout which was initially kept out of public view.
UCLA studies link climate change to rising homelessness
LOS ANGELES (KESQ) - Research led by UCLA suggests climate change and natural disasters are driving increases in homelessness across the United States, with experts warning that housing stability must be a central focus of disaster response, it was announced Thursday. The findings come from four recently published peer-reviewed studies...
Neighbors frustrated with crime at vacant building
Neighbors near an abandoned building in South Los Angeles say ongoing criminal activity and fires have gone unaddressed by the city.
Woman detained by U.S. Marshals Service on USC’s fraternity row
A woman was detained in a parking lot on USC’s fraternity row Thursday afternoon by officers who appeared to be with the U.S. Marshals Service. At least four agents wearing vests — who identified themselves as U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and police — placed the zip-tied woman into an unmarked black Ford. An agent on the scene told a reporter the woman had allegedly...
LA County Fair returns May 7-31
The 104th Los Angeles County Fair returns to the Pomona Fairplex May 7-31 for spring fun including carnival games, barnyard races, petting zoos, rides, shows, concerts, and contests. The fair is open Thursday through Sunday and Memorial Day, Monday, May 31 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Opening day tickets...
Sanitation crews launch cleanup operation at long-abandoned nuisance property in North Hollywood
Los Angeles city crews began a major cleanup operation at a a nuisance property in North Hollywood that has drawn resident complaints over crime and drug use.
