The Murder of Latasha Harlins in Los Angeles California
The murder of fifteen year old Latasha Harlins on March 16, 1991 in South Central Los Angeles, California remains one of the most significant tragedies in the history of the city. Her death, captured on a store security camera and spread across news broadcasts, became a defining moment that exposed the deep fractures...
One person found dead in Boyle Heights RV fire
One person is dead after a recreational vehicle caught fire Wednesday in Boyle Heights, authorities said. The fire was reported just before 3:30 p.m. at 3576 E. Whittier Blvd., according to an alert from the Los Angeles Fire Department. Firefighters extinguished the RV fire, searched inside the vehicle, and found...
LA County launches investigation into State Farm over wildfire claims chaos
Los Angeles County has launched an official investigation into State Farm's handling of insurance claims from the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades fires. The probe focuses on potential violations of California’s Unfair Competition Law following complaints of delays, underpayments, and claim denials. County officials...
Sgt. Jason Duron is Leaving West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station Following Promotion to Lieutenant
Sergeant Jason Duron, a longtime fixture at the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station, is leaving his post after being promoted to lieutenant at the Malibu/Lost Hills Station, marking the end of a nearly 15-year chapter serving the West Hollywood community. Duron has been working for the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department...
Evacuation warnings issued for LA County burn scar areas
Evacuation warnings have been issued for several burn scar areas in L.A. County as officials prepare for heavy rain and possible mudslides.
Family files wrongful death lawsuit against LADWP
The family's attorney said Nina Nguyen, 67, was crushed to death when the driver of a 22-ton truck failed to use the parking brakes.
Jesse Marquez, tireless defender of L.A. port communities, dies at 74
One of the Los Angeles region's most important environmental justice advocates has died.
AK-47 loaded with armor-piercing ammo found during Southern California traffic stop
A traffic stop led to an unexpected and potentially dangerous discovery by authorities in Los Angeles County last week. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies pulled over a vehicle for erratic driving and found an illegal short-barreled AK-47 while searching the car, the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station reported on...
U.S. cities where the homelessness crisis is hitting the hardest
It’s not your imagination—the homelessness crisis in America has never been worse. On a single night in January 2024, the 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development showed that a staggering 771,480 people were experiencing homelessness in the United States....
Opinion: State violence hits South Central. Community self-defense is our response
This piece reflects on Ezequiel Andrade's experience as a community activist during an ICE raid that occurred at the Home Depot on Slauson and Western in South Central Los Angeles on 10/27/25. It captures the timeline of events of how an ICE raid is executed and the impact on the working-class immigrant families.
