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USC conducting disciplinary reviews for some students following protest
As the University of Southern California (USC) prepares to host tens of thousands of visitors for the 2024 commencement ceremonies amid the ongoing campus protest, the president of the university vowed to enforce the student code and the rule of law. Carol Folt released an open letter to the USC...
1 killed in shooting at downtown LA warehouse
One person was killed a shooting at a warehouse Friday in downtown Los Angeles. Police responded at about 8:30 a.m. to the building in the 900 block of east Pico Boulevard after receiving a report of a person armed with a gun. Four men were seen leaving the scene in...
UC police union blames UCLA administration for 'lack of response' to campus violence
LOS ANGELES - The union that represents police officers at University of California schools has blamed UCLA administrators for the "lack of response" to violence that broke out at pro-Palestine student protests on campus this week, and said that any investigation into the issue should be independent. "UC administrators are...
Column: Pringles, plywood and chalk: The supply chain sustaining the Cal State L.A. encampment
The Cal State L.A. encampment is at a commuter school on the Eastside, with a blue-collar, Latino-majority student body of all ages who wouldn't seem to have the time to protest, let alone live in a tent town for days.
Lawndale Man Charged in Organized Retail Theft Spree Targeting Ventura County Stores
In the fight against organized retail crime, Ventura County's law enforcement has scored a win with the recent arrest of a Lawndale man. According to official reports, the Ventura County Organized Retail Theft Task Force apprehended Rene Lobos, who is suspected of partaking in a series of heists targeting multiple Target stores within the county. The collar came after a meticulous investigation by the task force dedicated to thwarting such crimes.
Rain Expected in Los Angeles Tonight with Clearing Skies and Warming Trend into the Week
Los Angeles residents might want to keep their umbrellas handy this evening as a spell of rain is set to hit the city after 11 p.m. The National Weather Service predicts a 60% chance of precipitation tonight, with cloudy skies eventually giving way to clearer ones and temperatures dipping to a low around 53 degrees. Early birds caught in today's patchy drizzle can expect drier conditions later on with a high of 66 and light southwest winds picking up in the afternoon.
Campus police union blames UCLA for encampment response
The union that represents campus police officers at the 10 University of California schools is blaming UCLA administrators for the much-criticized response to violence that broke out at the Westwood campus this week. Federated University Police Officer's Association said Saturday that the upcoming probe by UC President Michael Drake into...
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