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One woman dead, another critical in Los Angeles garage fire
A fire that tore through the roof of a detached garage in the Pacoima neighborhood of Los Angeles left one woman dead and another in critical condition Thursday night. Crews responded within minutes to the fire reported just after 10:30 p.m. in the 13500 block of Gager Street near Laurel Canyon Boulevard. Flames were already […]
iPhone flooded with notifications? Beware new hack trick
A mess of notifications is nothing new on the iPhone. But this particular type of hack attack that abuses them is. It’s called “MFA Bombing,” the latest way hackers attempt to access your Apple Account. Follow Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro for more tech tips, news and reviews. MFA stands for “multi-factor authentication,” a highly recommended […]
The ‘Sho’ goes on; mural of Dodger slugger Shohei Ohtani unveiled ahead of home opener
As anticipation builds for the “Boys in Blue” this season, the excitement is also, well, on the building as a giant mural of Shohei Ohtani was unveiled today in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo just a day ahead of the Dodgers home opener. Towering 11 stories over L.A., Ohtani, the newly minted Dodgers superstar, offers […]
‘Dangerous’ felon captured after walking away from halfway house in Orange County
After a weeklong manhunt, a dangerous convicted felon who walked away from a halfway house in Orange County was captured in Mexico. The man was identified as Ike Souzer, 20, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. At the time of his escape, authorities said Souzer was considered “extremely dangerous and violent” and should […]
Suspect at large after murdering grandfather in Los Angeles County
A reward is being offered as authorities are searching for the suspect who shot and killed a grandfather in South Gate. The victim was identified as Hector Ascencio Sr., 57, by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. On Sept. 16, 2023, Ascencio was inside his home on the 2500 block of Glenwood Place. Someone had […]
DNA leads to arrest of ‘hot prowl’ suspect tied to cold case in California
A 46-year-old man in custody for burglary is facing additional charges after alleged DNA evidence was used to connect him to a nearly year-old cold case, authorities announced Wednesday. In April 2023, deputies with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a residential burglary on Charterwood Court in Thousand Oaks. Detectives […]
Southern California man arrested for alleged sexual assault of two victims
A 45-year-old man has been arrested and is facing charges of attempted rape after allegedly sexually assaulting two women this week in Riverside County, authorities announced. Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Lake Matthews Station responded to the 3700 block of Harvill Lane in an unincorporated area of Corona known as Home Gardens at […]
California State Bar recommends former Trump attorney be disbarred
The State Bar of California is recommending John Eastman, a former attorney for Donald Trump, be disbarred from practicing law. The recommendation was made in a 128-page ruling that found Eastman “culpable” of ten disciplinary charges filed by the State Bar’s investigative authority. Among those charges, he’s accused of failing to support the Constitution and […]
Teens allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of beauty products in Orange County
Two teenagers were arrested for allegedly ransacking a store and stealing thousands of dollars worth of beauty products in Orange County. The theft happened at a Walgreens located on the 6300 block of Irvine Boulevard on March 22, according to the Irvine Police Department. Two 17-year-old girls had entered the store and began ransacking the […]
Here’s how much rain Southern California could get this weekend
Any chance of a mild, dry Southern California weekend appears to have slipped away as a storm system bringing wet weather and cooler temperatures is forecast to land Friday and last through Monday. For the time being, daytime temperatures should remain in the 60s through Friday, with evening temps in the low 50s. […]
Burbank City Council, LA Metro to work together on bus route plans
After an hourslong city council meeting that dragged into the morning light, the Burbank City Council agreed to work with LA Metro on a plan to possibly bring a Bus Rapid Transit project to the city. “The Burbank City Council unanimously agreed to enter a Cooperative Agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for the […]
$1 billion in 2020 tax refunds remain unclaimed, IRS says
Time is running out for hundreds of thousands of taxpayers to claim their owed 2020 tax refunds, according to the IRS. The agency says nearly $1 billion remains unclaimed ahead of the May 17 filing deadline. About 940,000 people across the country are among those who have unclaimed refunds, with an average median refund of […]
Anaheim to host Disneyland Forward ‘informational open house’ ahead of city council vote
The city of Anaheim will host an “informational open house” about Disneyland Forward on April 10, ahead of a city council meeting when officials will vote on the proposed expansion project. The open house will be held at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center from 6 to 8 p.m. “The open house is a chance to […]
Mookie Betts serves up chicken fingers at Los Angeles-area Raising Cane’s
Mookie Betts has only known one job his entire life, and that is playing baseball. Until today. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar donned a Raising Cane’s hat and shirt and served fried chicken fingers at the fast food chain’s Alhambra store Wednesday in a media event to coincide with Thursday’s home opener at Dodger Stadium. […]
Chinatown robbery, stabbing sparks safety concerns
Residents and business owners are speaking out after a recent violent attack and robbery prompted fears of rising crime in the Chinatown area of Los Angeles. On Sunday afternoon, a 68-year-old woman was robbed of her purse and stabbed near Broadway in Chinatown, and the assailant also tried to cut a good Samaritan who tried […]
Martha Reeves receives long overdue star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Motown legend Martha Reeves, the lead singer of the popular group Martha and the Vandellas, got a long overdue honor on Wednesday. The singer received the 2,776th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Reeves is known for hits like “Dancing in the Street,” “Nowhere to Run,” “Quick Sand,” “(Love is Like a) Heatwave,” “Jimmy […]
101 Freeway to close overnight to accommodate work on wildlife overpass
A portion of Highway 101 in Los Angeles County will close overnight in April to allow for continued construction work on the world’s largest wildlife crossing. The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing is located in Agoura Hills near Liberty Canyon Road. The massive wildlife crossing bridge will connect two natural landscapes that have been bisected by one of […]
Police: Team of pickpockets targeted HomeGood shoppers
A group of suspected pickpockets was arrested on Friday after targeting customers at a popular home furnishing store in Irvine, California, according to police. On Wednesday, the Irvine Police Department said officers conducted surveillances on multiple shopping centers Friday afternoon due to recent thefts. At around 3 p.m., officers noticed a group of two men […]
This is California’s most ‘popular’ Easter candy, according to DoorDash
As Easter quickly approaches, Californians have likely already seen the colorful Easter candy displays showcasing typical holiday treats ranging from chocolate to Peeps. But what is California’s favorite Easter candy? A new study from Doordash seemingly found the answer. Cadbury Crème Egg was found to be Californians’ top Easter candy choice. The Cadbury Crème Egg […]
Former Los Angeles deputy mayor convicted in pay-to-play corruption case
Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan was found guilty Wednesday on all counts in a massive corruption case involving real estate developers and their influence at City Hall. A federal jury in Los Angeles reached the verdict after deliberating for only a matter of hours, according to The Los Angeles Times, finding Chan guilty […]
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