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Metro train collides with bus in downtown Los Angeles, injuring more than 50, 2 seriously
LOS ANGELES (AP) — At least 55 people were hurt, two seriously, when a Metro light rail train and a University of Southern California shuttle bus collided Tuesday along a busy thoroughfare in downtown Los Angeles, officials said. The crash happened shortly before noon along Exposition Boulevard, near the USC campus and Natural History Museum, according to the LA Fire Department. Two victims were hospitalized with serious injuries and 16 others were transported in fair condition, the department said. Another 37 people were treated at the scene. Dave Sotero, a spokesperson for LA Metro, said the bus crossed into the path of an E Line train. The light rail line runs from East Los Angeles to downtown Santa Monica mostly along streets, and not all of the crossings have gates.
Protest Over Pro-Palestinian Encampment on UCLA Campus Escalates to Violence
LOS ANGELES, May 1 (KNN) — An attempted destruction of the pro-Palestinian encampment on the UCLA campus erupted into a violent clash between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel supporters Tuesday night. The incident escalated into physical fighting, with objects such as water bottles and orange cones being thrown into the crowd.
How a survivor of a notorious crime is working to save one of LA's most storied cemeteries
Broken gates, shattered headstones and desecrated grave sites are just the most recent troubles at Compton's storied cemetery, Woodlawn Celestial Gardens."It's a huge historical landmark," Compton City Councilman Jonathan Bowers said. "A lot of American history laid to rest here, dating back to the 1800s."Among the 26,000 buried here is a baby named Jennie, who died in 1871. Another is Antonia Ruiz, who was born in 1797 and lived through three centuries before dying in 1903 at 112 years old. The historic cemetery also has 17 soldiers who served in the Civil War buried on the hallowed grounds. "This is an...
‘This is the worst budget I’ve had to face,’ L.A. councilmember says
Los Angeles is facing a budget deficit of at least $300 million for the 2024-45 fiscal year. During Tuesday’s budget committee meeting, Blumenfield expressed concern about how the massive cuts would impact city services.
Where To Find Great Hand-Pulled Noodles In The San Gabriel Valley
It’s not difficult to find noodles in Los Angeles. But there are noodles, and then there are hand-pulled noodles: flat and billowy, chewy and bouncy, and the perfect vehicle for chili crisp, pickled vegetables, sesame sauce, and more. Across the San Gabriel Valley, you’ll find a rich diversity of...
Get ready for a change in 101 Freeway overnight construction delays
Overnight closures to accommodate construction of a wildlife crossing over the Ventura (101) Freeway in the Liberty Canyon area near Agoura Hills will shift to the northbound side of the highway Wednesday evening.
Apartment complex looks to be country club-adjacent
The city of Santa Clarita has received a proposal for multifamily housing next to Valencia Country Club, across the street from medical offices, in the 27200 block of Tourney Road, according to city records obtained by The Signal. “In the face of a declining office market and the state’s acute...
Southbound 14 Freeway Shut Down Early Wednesday Morning Due To Gravel, Rocks And Sand
The southbound 14 freeway had all lanes closed early Wednesday morning as a truck carrying gravel, sand, and rocks was dumped before the Sand Canyon Road exit and covered all lanes causing several cars to slide across the debris. At approximately 3:51 a.m., a truck carrying gravel, sand and rocks had it’s load spread across ...
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