52 charged in California EBT theft scheme that stole millions from low-income families
CALIFORNIA – Federal prosecutors announced March 10 that 52 people were charged in a sweeping crackdown on organized rings accused of stealing millions from California Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) accounts.
Inmate Who Killed CO Allegedly Stabs Another
An inmate once sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole for an attempted murder of a peace officer in Los Angeles County, who later was sentenced to life without parole for killing a corrections officer, has allegedly tried to kill another corrections officer and Tuesday is facing additional...
Chevron Warns of Possible Additional California Refinery Closures
Chevron says it could close more California refineries if proposed changes to the state’s cap-and-trade program are approved. The company says the rules would raise operating costs and threaten fuel supplies. Chevron says possible closures at its Richmond and El Segundo facilities would come in addition to two...
Man hurt in stabbing died after ambulance was stolen in California
When Reinaldo Jesus Lefonts, 68, was stabbed by a homeless man at a city-owned EV charging station outside a Southern California library the morning of Saturday, Sept. 13, emergency services responded. But “what followed made a tragic situation catastrophic,” the attorneys hired by Lefonts’ family, Curd, Galindo &...
37 Teenagers Rescued In Southern California Human Trafficking Operation
Federal agents and local law enforcement rescued 37 teenagers during a human trafficking operation in Southern California. The US Marshals Service dubbed the operation “Operation Safe Return” and stated that it was especially concerned with identifying critically missing children who are at a higher risk of abuse,...
Family emergency preparedness tips for Los Angeles
The LA City Emergency Management Department is encouraging parents to teach their children about emergency preparedness. The message reminds families that being ready is one of the best ways to protect loved ones during a disaster.
Bail set over $10M for Florida woman accused in Rihanna’s house shooting
LOS ANGELES - On Monday, authorities released the name of the woman accused of firing multiple rounds of gunfire into Rihanna’s home over the weekend. Scary moments unfolded Sunday around 1:20 p.m. when an armed suspect, identified by the Los Angeles Police Department as Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, allegedly shot into...
Man critically injured after catalytic converter thieves run him over in Pasadena
A Pasadena man was left fighting for his life after being violently run over while confronting thieves stealing the catalytic converter from his Tacoma truck. Mike Moreno, 38, is recovering from brain surgery and broken bones. His mother said he’s out of the intensive care unit but he has a long road to recovery and...
Ross opens new stores in Southern California
Two more discount retail stores have landed in Southern California.
4 hikers rescued in Sylmar after getting lost during sunset hike, authorities say
The hikers were hoisted to safety after authorities pinpointed their location.
