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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.
Lack of law enforcement presence criticized by Metro leaders
Board members of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority held a press conference Thursday morning to discuss a rash of high-profile crimes across the Metro bus and train lines and announce plans to increase law enforcement presence throughout the system. The board, which is comprised of local elected officials including Los Angeles Mayor Karen […]
Female LAPD Detective Drops Harassment Suit
A female Los Angeles police detective who was in a relationship with a colleague, then later alleged her career had been negatively impacted by department’s attitude toward women who complain of sexual harassment, has dropped her lawsuit against the city. Attorneys for Det. Kristin Cho filed court papers on...
Riverside has the fourth-worst inflation rate in the U.S.
The Riverside area has the fourth-worst inflation rate in the country, trailing only cities like Dallas, Detroit and Honolulu, according to a new report. In Riverside, Ontario and San Bernardino, inflation is up about 1.4% in the last two months. Further hurting consumers, the price hikes are hitting a city with a 5.5% unemployment rate, which is higher than the national average.
Teen Fatally Shot at Lancaster Park Identified
A 14-year-old boy who was fatally shot at a Lancaster park was identified Wednesday. The victim was identified as Benny Molina, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner’s office. The shooting was reported at 8:38 p.m. Monday at El Dorado Park in the 44500 block of...
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.
Whittier man accused of trying to kill 7-year-old brother
A man from Whittier has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed his 7-year-old brother at their home. Cristian Gutierrez, 24, is accused of stabbing his younger brother in the 9500 block of Ben Hur Avenue last Thursday. Authorities responded to the scene and discovered the young boy suffering from several stab wounds. […]
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.
Man Fatally Shot in South Los Angeles Area; Investigation Underway
A man was fatally shot Thursday in the South Los Angeles area, and an investigation was underway. Officers were sent to 83rd Street and Denker Avenue about 7:30 a.m. Thursday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The man, apparently in his 20s, died at the scene, police said. Information...
USPS mail carriers robbed in Baldwin Park
BALDWIN PARK, Calif. - A man accused of robbing letter carriers with the U.S. Postal Service in Baldwin Park is on the run. The suspect has been identified as Ruben Baca Lopez, according to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. The robberies happened on April 6 and May 6. A reward...
Woman rescued from 'rape dungeon on wheels' in remote part of San Gabriel Mountains, source says
Are you or someone you know a recent survivor of sexual assault? Help is available. Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) provides a 24/7 national sexual assault hotline, which can be reached at 1-800-656-4673. LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. – In a dramatic rescue in a remote area of the...
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