Gunfire, suspected arson at Sun Valley homeless encapment leads to dramatic dog rescue
LOS ANGELES - A man narrowly escaped being shot and a dog was rescued from a burning encampment in a series of chaotic events in a Sun Valley neighborhood. What we know: — Police and fire officials responded to the 9400 block of Tellfair Avenue in Sun Valley after 911 calls came in at 8:45 pm.
County Public Health confirms ‘pause’ on street-vending enforcement
The L.A. County Department of Public Health confirmed via email Wednesday to The Signal that “enforcement activities for unpermitted vendors have been temporarily paused,” due to federal immigration actions and fears for staff safety related to those actions. The Signal has made repeated requests since last week to...
Person in critical condition after mattress in Century City apartment catches fire
One person was taken to a local burn center in critical condition.
Woman struck and killed while walking in Long Beach
A driver was arrested after police say he struck and killed a woman who was crossing the street in Long Beach. The suspect was identified as Eric Dewayne Moody, 65, of Los Angeles, according to the Long Beach Police Department. On Sept. 12, police responded to a crash near Long Beach Boulevard and 68th Street […]
Long Beach Police to Hold DUI Checkpoint Tonight
LONG BEACH, Calif. — The Long Beach Police Department announced it will conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint Friday from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the East Division area. Police said checkpoint locations are selected using data that highlights areas with a...
Homicide Probe Underway in Commerce After Man Fatally Shot on E. Slauson Ave
A man was found dead in the city of Commerce after a shooting, sparking a homicide investigation by local authorities. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Thursday, around 2:30 p.m. on the 5400 block of E. Slauson Avenue. According to CBS News, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was called to assist...
Mayor Bass issues new directive to accelerate LAPD hiring
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued a new executive directive intended to accelerate police hiring amid ongoing challenges to increase sworn officers above 9,000.
Father charged after child’s death in View Park
The father of a 1-year-old girl who was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in a vehicle in the unincorporated View Park community near South Los Angeles was charged Friday with a felony count of child abuse resulting in death.
Victorville Man Honored with Courage Award After Being Shot While Saving Domestic Violence Victim
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A Victorville man who sustained life-altering injuries while trying to stop a brutal domestic violence attack was honored by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office with a Courage Award. Jorge Ramírez Galdamez, 44, received the recognition during a ceremony hosted by the...
Supervisor Janice Hahn wants cell towers on Vincent Thomas Bridge to aid in suicide...
While officials have put up signs in the area offering mental health resources, Hahn said it doesn't help if people can't actually connect due to poor service. The post Supervisor Janice Hahn wants cell towers on Vincent Thomas Bridge to aid in suicide prevention appeared first on Long Beach Post .
