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LAPD Seeks Public's Aid in Locating Missing 73-Year-Old Man in Urgent Need of Medical Care
The Los Angeles Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in locating Ronnie Lawson, a 73-year-old man who has gone missing and is in urgent need of medical treatment. Lawson was last seen on May 5, having left a church in South Los Angeles and has not been spotted since, instigating concerns for his well-being, as reported by the LAPD.
BHPD investigates antisemitic vandalism
The Beverly Hills Police Department is investigating two separate incidents of apparent pro-Palestinian vandalism that occurred shortly after midnight on May 13. One of the incidents took place following a Yom Hazikaron event – Israel’s Memorial Day – at the Saban Theatre at 8440 Wilshire Blvd. The second took place at a parking garage in the 9300 block of Olympic Boulevard. Similar incidents of vandalism appeared across the L.A. area the same night.
Los Angeles is one of the many childcare deserts throughout the country, advocates say
Earlier this week, on May 13, L.A. took part in the National Day Without Child Care, which aims to stand in solidarity with parents and childcare providers across the nation. It also demands equitable wages for those who offer childcare services and affordable childcare for families. On Monday morning, dozens...
L.A. County to move Jane Fonda Day after backlash from Vietnamese Americans
Los Angeles County leaders recently declared April 30 as "Jane Fonda Day" to honor the actress for her advocacy for social justice and environmental sustainability, but the decision was met with immediate backlash.
New affordable housing project to rise on Crescent Heights
A lot near the corner of Santa Monica and Crescent Heights boulevards has been earmarked for affordable housing by the city of West Hollywood, which is currently accepting bids from potential developers. The city is asking for proposal requests to be submitted by 2 p.m. on June 25. A timeline,...
Popular Burbank shopping center seeing a surge in crime
Police in Burbank are trying to reassure the public that shopping at the sprawling Burbank Empire Center is safe despite a dramatic rise in retail thefts. According to data cited by myburbank.com, 62% of all retail theft reports in the city of Burbank in 2023 occurred at the Empire Center, which is home to more […]
Heartbroken family calls on public to help find suspect who fatally shot 19-year-old in Porter Ranch
It's been two weeks since a College of the Canyons student was shot and killed in Porter Ranch while riding in a car with his friends, and police are still looking for his killer.
15-year-old boy beaten by group at Watts fast-food restaurant
A teenager is in intensive care after he was brutally attacked by three people while eating at a fast-food restaurant in Watts. Jason Rios, who turned 15 just days ago, is in the intensive care unit following a disturbing assault at The Habit Burger Grill restaurant, his family said. According to his loved ones, the boy was at the eatery with a friend around 6 p.m. Tuesday when a group of three violently attacked him.
3 more public transit attacks dial up discomfort among riders, officials
Another wave of violence struck public transit in Los Angeles County on Monday and Tuesday, with three separate instances occurring in a 24-hour period on or near buses and train stations. Police have announced an arrest related to Tuesday’s attack but members of the public and local officials are rattled. In addition to the two […]
Authorities Investigating Death of Man in South Los Angeles Area
Authorities Thursday were investigating the death of a man in the south Los Angeles area. Officers were sent to 83rd Street and Denker Avenue about 7:30 a.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Information was not immediately available on the identity of the man, who died at the scene....
Search suspended for missing baby's remains at SoCal landfill; infant's father a suspect
The search for the remains of a three-week-old baby at the Antelope Valley Landfill has been suspended, and authorities say the infant's father is now a suspect in the death investigation.
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