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Two suspects arrested in Rancho Mirage for SoCal mail theft
At 2:10 PM on Thursday, May 23, 2024, deputies from the Riverside Sheriff's Palm Desert Station assigned to the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team (SET) located a wanted vehicle that was used in commission of mail carrier burglaries in the city of Alhambra, California. With the assistance of the Palm Desert SET and the Indian The post Two suspects arrested in Rancho Mirage for SoCal mail theft appeared first on KESQ.
Investigation Underway in Palmdale After Boy’s Tragic Death, LA County Sheriff Urges Public’s Help
A young boy has tragically lost his life in Palmdale, prompting an investigation by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide detectives, according to an official statement from the law enforcement agency. The incident occurred on the 38000 block of 10th Street E and was reported early Wednesday morning, around 8:56 a.m., before the victim, a male juvenile whose name has not been released, was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Black Lives Matter activist loses lawsuit against Los Angeles police over ‘swatting’ hoax response
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A leading Black Lives Matter activist in Los Angeles on Thursday lost her lawsuit against the city’s police department over its handling of hoax phone calls that brought a large law enforcement response to her home. Police have said three teens driven by racial...
A New California Law Could Even the Cannabis Consumption Playing Field in Los Angeles
On Monday, May 20, California’s assembly overwhelmingly approved a bill that has the potential to add additional spaces for cannabis enthusiasts to smoke their favorite joint and amplify business for LA’s existing dispensaries. If Assembly Bill 1775 clears its way through the state senate and is later signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, cities like Los Angeles could significantly transform cannabis culture and even mirror the success of West Hollywood, which has the county’s only legal cannabis consumption lounges.
Metro ridership grows in April as safety concerns impact transit agency
LOS ANGELES — A day after Metro's Board of Directors approved motions to address public safety concerns due recent violent attacks tied to the region's transit system, officials announced Friday that ridership increased by 10.8% compared to the same time last year. What You Need To Know. April 2024...
Morgan Spurlock, filmmaker who documented dangers of McDonald’s-only diet, dies at 53
LOS ANGELES — Morgan Spurlock, the Oscar nominated filmmaker who in “Super Size Me” documented the physical and psychological effects of eating only McDonald’s fast-food meals for a month, has died at 53. He died from complications of cancer, according to a statement from his family.
Toyota SUV explodes in Los Angeles parking lot
LOS ANGELES – An SUV was destroyed in an explosion at a Van Nuys shopping center parking lot late Thursday night. Sky5 was over the scene near the intersection of Van Nuys Boulevard and Sherman Way shortly after 11 p.m. The badly mangled Toyota 4Runner could be seen in a Super King Markets parking lot. […]
Los Angeles Duo Arrested with Car Full of Stolen Mail, Thwarting Multi-County Burglary Spree
Mail thieves nabbed by eagle-eyed deputies in a sting operation were found with a car full of stolen goods on Thursday, law enforcement officials said. Authorities from the Riverside Sheriff's Palm Desert Station put a stop to an interstate mail burglary spree with the arrest of two Los Angeles men, according to a statement from the department's Sergeant Chris Gelinas.
Pasadena Residents: Watch Out for Utility Scammers
Criminals have been known to use various scams to steal bill payments and identity information from utility customers. People posing as Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) employees are trying to enter homes claiming to need to test water. Legitimate PWP employees carry a City of Pasadena badge, will be wearing...
LAPD searching for man who repeatedly punched restaurant worker over order taking too long
Investigators are on the search for a man who repeatedly punched a Wokcano employee in downtown Los Angeles, assaulting the restaurant worker when he felt like his order was taking too long, the Los Angeles Police Department said Thursday.LAPD issued a plea for the public's help finding the man, who is seen in security footage earlier this week yelling at a pregnant female employee before another worker at the Asian restaurant asked him to calm down. The man then started repeatedly punching the male employee, leaving him with injuries described by police as minor.The attack happened just after 1 p.m....
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