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Motorcyclist Killed in Crash Involving Car in Burbank
Authorities Thursday identified a motorcyclist who was killed in a crash involving a car in Burbank. The crash occurred about 10:10 p.m. Wednesday at Olive Avenue and Beachwood Drive, according to the Burbank Police Department. Christopher Torres, 23, of San Fernando, died at a hospital, police said. “The driver of...
Shots Fired at Bar in Downtown Los Angeles Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Wounded
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES, May 9 (KNN) — A shooting at the location of a bar in Downtown Los Angeles late Wednesday night, left one person dead and another wounded. The Los Angeles Police Department’s Central Division patrol units responded to The Escondite bar in the 400 block of Boyd Street around 11:50 p.m. for reports of a shooting.
Owners of home where Marilyn Monroe lived and died sue LA over 'backroom machinations' blocking their demolition plans
"There is not a single piece of the house that includes any physical evidence that Ms. Monroe ever spent a day at the house," the lawsuit says. The post Owners of home where Marilyn Monroe lived and died sue LA over ‘backroom machinations’ blocking their demolition plans first appeared on Law & Crime.
Burbank elementary school teacher found dead at home, adult son arrested
A Burbank elementary school teacher was found dead in her home Tuesday night and her 25-year-old son was arrested by police on suspicion of murder. Karyn Lombardo, 57, had been with Burbank Unified for just over 30 years and for the most of her career, she taught at Bret Harte Elementary.
5 Freeway Crash Involves 2 Semi Trucks, Fire; Burned Driver Transported to Hospital
GRANADA HILLS, LOS ANGELES, May 9 (KNN) — A crash involving two semi trucks and fire on the 5 Freeway Wednesday afternoon, left a semi driver critically injured. The crash occurred around 12:17 p.m. on the southbound 5 Freeway, north of the 405 transition, in the Granada Hills area.
Suspects Flee Scene of Fiery Box Truck Crash in South Los Angeles
SOUTH LOS ANGELES, May 8 (KNN) — A U-Haul box truck was abandoned after a fiery crash into a building overnight in the Adams-Normandie neighborhood within South Los Angeles. Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department’s Southwest Division and Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded to a hit-and-run crash involving a U-Haul truck into a structure shortly before 12:30 a.m. in the 1700 block of West Jefferson Boulevard.
Downtown LA’s Historic Clifton’s Republic to Reopen in June
Mona Holmes is a reporter for Eater Los Angeles and a regular contributor to KCRW radio. She has covered restaurants, dining, and food culture since 2016. In 2022, the James Beard Foundation nominated her for a Jonathan Gold Local Voice Award. Downtown’s historic multi-level venue and cocktail destination Clifton’s Republic...
Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Lake Balboa Identified
A 41-year-old man killed in a hit-and-run crash while on a bicycle in Lake Balboa was identified Wednesday by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. The crash occurred about 8 p.m. Friday on Woodley Avenue between Victory and Burbank boulevards, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A...
These 36 states are better to live in than California, new report shows
LOS ANGELES - Whether you love or hate living in California, there’s no denying there’s no other state quite like it. However, those who don’t love it may feel some validation after a new study was released by U.S. News & World Report ranking the best states in 2024.
Wilmington Traffic Collision Leaves Hydrant Sheared, Structure Damaged
WILMINGTON, LOS ANGELES, May 7 (KNN) — A two-vehicle traffic collision involved a hydrant and building damage in Wilmington overnight. Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department’s Harbor Division and Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded to a collision just after 1 a.m., involving two vehicles at the intersection of Anaheim Street and Hawaiian Avenue.
Hit-and-run driver hits, kills man in Pacoima
A hit-and-run driver killed a man who was crossing a street in Pacoima on Wednesday night, according to authorities. The Los Angeles Police Department said a 45-year-old man was crossing Terra Bella Street, near Foothill Boulevard in a marked crosswalk at 9:03 p.m. when he was hit by a vehicle. The vehicle, described by police […]
Expungement fair helps L.A. residents get a second chance
Cannabis company Stiiizy teamed up with Healing Urban Barrios on Thursday to host an expungement and re-entry resource fair in Lincoln Heights. The event provided resources to help people clear their records and get back on their feet.
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