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Armed robbery and kidnap suspect apprehended in Santa Monica
According to the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD), on Friday, May 3, at 8:30am, dispatch received a 911 call from the victim of an armed robbery that occurred in the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) 77th Division, which incorporates Central and Downtown Los Angeles and West Hollywood. The suspect...
Patient airlifted via helicopter to hospital
A patient was airlifted via helicopter from Central Park after suffering a medical emergency on Friday morning, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department officials. First responders were called to a medical emergency on the 20600 block of West Barcotta Drive near Pamplico Park on Friday, according to Geovanni Sanchez, a spokesman with the L.A. County Fire Department.
Pelicans flooding Southern California wildlife care center after mysterious ‘mass-stranding’ event
Dozens of brown pelicans are being treated at a wildlife rescue center in Orange County, but officials aren’t entirely sure what’s making them sick. The Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach has been treating the birds, which are being brought to the facility from all across Southern California. “We started seeing an uptick […]
California Will Have Its First HBCU This Upcoming School Year
The first historically Black college is headed to California this year. National College Resources (NCR) and Huston-Tillotson University partnered to bring two satellite campuses to the state. Read more details about this historic opportunity inside. This upcoming school year will be exciting for the sunshine state. NCR partners with Austin-based...
Driver Killed in Long Beach Collision Identified
A 25-year-old driver who police said made an illegal left turn and died in a collision with a semi-trailer truck in Long Beach was identified Thursday. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner’s office identified the driver as David Cedillo. Officers responded to the intersection of Harbor Avenue...
Man kills his girlfriend, her uncle at Santa Ana business complex, police say
The two victims of an murder suicide attempt in Santa Ana were identified Friday as more information was revealed about the possible circumstances surrounding the violent attacks. Authorities identified the victims as 25-year-old Jordan Block and 64-year-old Brian Martin. The niece and uncle, who investigators believe were shot and killed...
When to plan for light rain this weekend in Southern California
A fast-moving cold storm will bring light rain and cool temperatures this weekend when it passes to the north of Los Angeles. Clouds will gradually increase late Friday. Saturday will be mostly cloudy with the possibility of sprinkles or drizzle. The best chance for light rain is late Saturday through...
Researchers fight to accurately document police violence against Latinos
Editor’s note: This story first appeared on palabra, the digital news site by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. On a warm August night in 2017, Rosa Moreno received the most unbearable news. Her son, César Rodríguez, died in a fight with a Long Beach (California) police officer.
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