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Mysterious vapor prompts evacuations at San Fernando Valley business
One person was hospitalized, and 8 others were evaluated by paramedics after a chemical spill at a commercial facility in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley on Monday. Fire crews responded to the business in the 20700 block of W. Marilla Street at about 1 p.m. on reports of an “unknown vapor” coming from behind the […]
UCLA Police call an unlawful assembly of protesters on campus
Pro-Palestinian protesters were asked to disperse after UCLA Police announced an unlawful assembly on Monday night. Protesters attempted to set up an encampment on campus before being broken up. Minor skirmishes were seen as officers began taking positions to push out the group that was near Dodd Hall. The pro-Palestinian...
Investigation Underway After Man Found Fatally Shot in Norwalk, LA County Sheriff Seeks Public's Assistance
A male Hispanic adult was found dead from gunshot wounds in Norwalk last Sunday, sparking an investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau. The incident, which occurred on the 14700 block of Gridley Road, was first reported to authorities around 12:48 a.m., according to the Sheriff's Information Bureau.
Medical Emergency Aboard Cruise Ship Leaves Retired Fire Captain Hospitalized
SAN PEDRO, LOS ANGELES, June 8 (KNN) — The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical emergency involving a retired fire department captain aboard a cruise ship in the San Pedro Port area Friday night. Fire department personnel with LAFD Fire Station 110, located in the 2900 block...
'General Hospital' star Johnny Wactor's unsolved murder is latest tragedy in soap opera's dark history
Johnny Wactor is the latest "General Hospital" alum to reach a tragic fate. Wactor was shot in Los Angeles less than three months after Robyn Bernard was found dead in a field in Southern California.
Hermosa Beach Nightlife Shaken by Rogue Fireworks Set Off by E-Bike Riding Teens
Chaos disrupted the usual Saturday night bustle in Hermosa Beach when a group of teenagers on E-bikes launched illegal fireworks into a crowd, causing injuries and panic. KTLA reported that the incident occurred near Hermosa and Pier avenues around 8:30 p.m., where the E-bike riders, who are believed to be minors, ignited the fireworks and fled into the night.
Authorities searching for inmate who walked away from LA reentry program
Authorities are searching for an inmate who walked away from a reentry program in Los Angeles on Sunday. Officials were made aware that Anthony Tarin, 53, had walked out of a Male Community Reentry Program at about 6:15 p.m., according to a statement from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. About 15 minutes later, they were notified that Tarin has removed his GPS device. Tarin is described as standing 5-foot-6 and weighing around 155 pounds. He has hazel eyes and brown hair and was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt and gray sweatpants. He was received from Los Angeles County in October 2023 after he was sentenced to 32 months for attempted robbery, which was a second-strike offense. He was housed at the MCRP in Los Angeles County since April 8, officials noted. Local law enforcement has been made aware of the search and are assisting in locating Tarin, CDCR officials said. Anyone who sees Tarin or who has more knowledge on his whereabouts is urged to contact 911 or local law enforcement.
Homicide Investigation Underway Into Fatal Shooting at Gerdes Park in Norwalk
NORWALK, Calif., June 9 (KNN) — Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide detectives are investigating the shooting death of a victim in the city of Norwalk early Sunday morning. LASD deputies and Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to a gunshot victim shortly before 1 a.m. at...
Family of man slain by off-duty LAPD officer says ‘Department yet to say anything’
Family members of 37-year-old husband and father of three Hugo Cachua, who was shot and killed by an off-duty Los Angeles Police Department officer on medical leave late last month, say authorities have yet to explain why their loved one was killed. The incident happened on May 30 in Ontario near North Euclid Avenue and West […]
Driver heads wrong way on 210 Freeway in Los Angeles, gets sobriety test
A motorist is in custody after being spotted driving the wrong way on the 210 Freeway in Sunland early Monday. Officers responded to a report of a white commercial pickup truck going the wrong way in the eastbound lanes near Sunland Boulevard just before 1:30 a.m. All lanes of the freeway were temporarily closed when […]
Sentencing set for Rebecca Grossman
Prosecutors are asking Superior Court Judge Joseph Brandolino to sentence Rebecca Grossman to 34 years to life in state prison, writing in a sentencing memorandum that she is "more than deserving" of the maximum term for the Sept. 29, 2020, deaths of Mark and Jacob Iskander, aged 11 and 8.
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