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LAPD Detective Charged in Los Angeles Hit-and-Run Incident, DA Gascón Stresses Accountability for Law Enforcement
Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón made headlines when he leveled charges against Stephanie Carrillo, an LAPD detective involved in an off-duty hit-and-run incident last year, a disturbing turn of events that points to a larger issue of accountability and trust within law enforcement circles. Gascón, vocal about his stance on the matter, remarked, "Irresponsible and unlawful behavior by law enforcement as allegedly exhibited by Officer Carrillo not only violates public trust but goes against the oath taken by law enforcement to keep the public safe," shedding light on the need for integrity in those sworn to protect and serve, according to an official statement available on the District Attorney's website.
LA Metro service back to normal after driver 'sick-out'
LOS ANGELES - Metro bus and rail service returned to normal operations Saturday following Friday's "sick-out" by bus drivers in response to concerns about their safety on the transit system. "Metro remains grateful to our operators who remain the backbone of our agency," Metro spokesman Jose Ubaldo said Saturday. Metro...
Family of Mely Corado reach tentative settlement in lawsuit over 2018 shooting at Trader Joe's
Family members of Mely Corado, the assistant manager at a Silver Lake Trader Joe's that was shot and killed by police in 2018, has reached a tentative settlement in a lawsuit filed with the city of Los Angeles. Specifics of the "conditional" resolution, have not yet been released, but Los Angeles City Attorney's Office attorneys and plaintiffs announced the news on Friday to Superior Court Judge Alison Mackenzie. They say that they expect a request for a dismissal will be filed by Sept. 3. Melyda "Mely" Corado, who was 27-years-old, was shot and killed while working at Trader Joe's on July 21, 2018...
Mayor Karen Bass Leads "Inside Safe" Operation to Shelter LA's Unhoused Individuals
In a move to tackle the pervasive issue of homelessness in LA, Mayor Karen Bass has announced a successful operation that brought more than 10 unhoused individuals from the Westside and Hollywood encampments into shelters this week. In collaboration with local council members, the "Inside Safe" initiative is showing tangible results in addressing this urban crisis. reported the mayor's office.
Authorities seek public assistance to locate missing at-risk Southern California woman
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing woman. Authorities say 34-year-old Melissa Barrios was last seen around 10 a.m. on April 27 in the 4400 block of Rosemead Boulevard in the city of Rosemead. Barrios has mental health conditions and her family is extremely concerned for […]
Rain Expected in Los Angeles Tonight with Clearing Skies and Warming Trend into the Week
Los Angeles residents might want to keep their umbrellas handy this evening as a spell of rain is set to hit the city after 11 p.m. The National Weather Service predicts a 60% chance of precipitation tonight, with cloudy skies eventually giving way to clearer ones and temperatures dipping to a low around 53 degrees. Early birds caught in today's patchy drizzle can expect drier conditions later on with a high of 66 and light southwest winds picking up in the afternoon.
LAPD seeking suspect in fatal hit-and-run
The Los Angeles Police Department is searching for the suspect in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a man who was on a bicycle. The incident occurred around 8:05 p.m. Friday near the area of Woodley Avenue, south of Victory Boulevard in Van Nuys. Authorities say a silver SUV was speeding southbound on Woodley Avenue when […]
Campus police union blames UCLA for encampment response
The union that represents campus police officers at the 10 University of California schools is blaming UCLA administrators for the much-criticized response to violence that broke out at the Westwood campus this week. Federated University Police Officer's Association said Saturday that the upcoming probe by UC President Michael Drake into...
Column: Pringles, plywood and chalk: The supply chain sustaining the Cal State L.A. encampment
The Cal State L.A. encampment is at a commuter school on the Eastside, with a blue-collar, Latino-majority student body of all ages who wouldn't seem to have the time to protest, let alone live in a tent town for days.
Drive-by shooting in Granada Hills leaves one hospitalized
One person has been hospitalized after a drive-by shooting in Granada Hills on Saturday afternoon. The incident happened a little after 4:05 p.m. in the 17400 block of Chatsworth Street, according to Los Angeles Police Department investigators. They say that one person was rushed to a nearby hospital in unknown condition. Detectives were unable to provide a suspect description, but say that a vehicle of interest, described as a dark-colored Toyota RAV4, was last seen heading eastbound on Chatsworth Street. No further information was provided.
Dark streets linked to thousands of copper thefts in L.A.: report
The City of Los Angeles received more than 11,000 calls about street lights going dark during the first three months of 2024, according to data compiled by the non-profit news outlet Crosstown L.A. The vast majority of those issues are assumed to be linked to thieves stripping copper wire from critical equipment, a problem that […]
45-year-old man struck, killed by hit-and-run driver in Van Nuys
An investigation is underway after a man in his 40s was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Van Nuys late Friday. The crash was reported a little after 8:10 p.m. near Woodley Avenue between Burbank Boulevard and Victory Boulevard, according to Los Angeles Police Department officers. They arrived to find the victim, only identified as a 45-year-old man, lying in the street, investigators said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released. Investigators say that the car, a silver SUV, was last seen traveling southbound on Woodley Avenue as they fled from the scene.
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