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3 Los Angeles steakhouses named among best in world
LOS ANGELES - If you're in the mood to eat a very good cut of steak, it looks like you don't have to go too far, as three Los Angeles steakhouses were just named among the best in the world. That's according to the 2024 list of the World’s Best...
Firefighters Extinguish Overnight Blaze at Abandoned East Los Angeles Home, No Injuries Reported
Early this morning, Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) firefighters tackled a fierce blaze that engulfed a deserted home in East Los Angeles. The fire, which was first reported at 2:05 AM at 3214 Whiteside St, drew a substantial emergency response with the first 32 LAF team members working rapidly to quell the flames that were tearing through the one-story structure, as per details from the LAFD alert.
'There's a hole in your heart that never gets filled': Remembering our veterans on Memorial Day
LOS ANGELES - "There's a hole in your heart that never gets filled!" They're the words of 30-year Marine veteran Carroll Harris, who's talking about the many friends he's thinking about on Memorial Day. "Some of the people that were with me from my initial days in the Marine Corps...
LAPD honors its 239 fallen officers at downtown ceremony
LOS ANGELES — A day after Memorial Day, the Los Angeles Police Department Tuesday honored the 239 LAPD officers who have died in the line of duty since the department was established in 1869. "To the officers of the LAPD and your families, thank you for your daily sacrifices...
1 Person Perishes in South El Monte Commercial Structure Fire
SOUTH EL MONTE, Calif., May 27 (KNN) — Firefighters discovered a body inside a burned commercial building after battling the blaze consuming the structure late Sunday night. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to a commercial building fire at approximately 11:23 p.m. in the 10100 block of Rush Street in the city of South El Monte.
The oldest family-owned Chinese bakery in LA: A legacy of tradition and sweet treats
Phoenix Bakery, a beloved fixture in Los Angeles, has been delighting generations with its unique pastries and commitment to family traditions. Founded by Chinese immigrants in 1938, the bakery became a Chinatown staple, known for its traditional pastries like almond cookies and sugar butterfly pastries. Its fresh strawberry whipped cream cake, introduced in the 1960s, is a standout favorite, drawing long lines of customers.
70 Firefighters Quell Early Morning Blaze at Vacant Hollywood Home, No Injuries Reported
A blaze erupted in the early hours at a vacant craftsman-style home in Hollywood which required the efforts of 70 firefighters to knock down, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported. The fire, which engulfed the two-story structure at 1816 N Wilton Pl, was first reported at 1:03 AM, according to a LAFD alert. Flames were visible upon the fire department's arrival, leading them to engage initially in an offensive mode to battle the inferno.
LACo Fire Crews Make Quick Work of Palmdale-Area Brush Fire
Los Angeles County fire crews made quick work Monday of a brush fire that spread across more than 20 acres of terrain in the Palmdale area, but there were no reports of any injuries or structure damage. The fire broke out mid-afternoon Monday in the 4200 block of East Avenue...
Thieves target unoccupied homes for theft in Los Angeles and Orange County using hidden surveillance cameras
Thieves in Los Angeles and Orange County are now using hidden cameras to target unoccupied homes in California for theft. Criminal rings from South America as well as local gangs are waiting until a home is unoccupied before conducting smash-and-grab home robberies. Home security cameras benefit the police and homeowner...
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