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Harris-Walz campaign launches new WhatsApp channel to reach Latino voters
The Harris-Walz Campaign created a channel through the messaging app, WhatsApp on Monday to reach Latino voters.The launch of the channel is one of many ways Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are utilizing in their campaign to ensure their message gets out as the presidential election approaches.Through the social media platforms, millions share information - good and bad - on a daily basis. The channel, which will be the "first-of-its-kind in a presidential election," was created with the intention of being a tool to combat misinformation, according to a press release by the campaign."It's where you can go and get behind-the-scenes information, learn about what Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are doing to offer our Latino family and much more," Campaign Manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez said in a video.On a daily basis, more than 100 million users in the U.S. use the app.
Salvador Plasencia, doctor charged in Matthew Perry death, reopens Calabasas medical clinic
A doctor charged in the death of Matthew Perry has reopened his medical clinic in Calabasas Tuesday.Attorneys for Dr. Salvador Plasencia say while the clinic was reopened, he did not go in to treat patients. There is a sign on the door that says he is a defendant in a pending case and charged with felony offenses.The sign also says he cannot prescribe any controlled substances, but still keeps his medical license.Plasencia is accused of selling the ketamine to Perry, which ultimately caused his death. At the time, he had been undergoing ketamine infusion therapy to treat his depression.The investigation...
40th annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles steps up on October 13 in West Hollywood
AIDS Walk Los Angeles celebrates its 40th year on Sunday, October 13 in West Hollywood Park.ABC7 is a proud sponsor of the event.The walk's purpose is to raise funds and build support and awareness of HIV/AIDS. Money raised through this event benefits APLA Health and other HIV/AIDS organizations in Los Angeles County.Since 1985, AIDS Walk Los Angeles has drawn hundreds of thousands of supporters to walk, and millions more to donate, raising more than $92 million."Our passion and energy for change is still as strong today as it was at the very first AIDS Walk Los Angeles," Craig E. Thompson, CEO of APLA Health, said. "Only now, we see a world in which attentions have been diverted elsewhere, where healthcare rights are threatened at the highest levels, and where access to quality healthcare isn't guaranteed for all."Thompson continued, "For 40 years, APLA Health has been doing the work to increase access to care, provide resources for underserved communities, and fight for HIV advocacy. Unfortunately, there is substantial progress to be made in the fight for healthcare justice."Support Team ABC7 & Disney PRIDE by purchasing merchandise from the ABC7 Pride collection!For more information, visit aidswalk.la.
Thieves ram car into South LA sneaker store and steal merchandise - again
A high-end sneaker store in South Los Angeles was burglarized overnight - and it's not the first time that store has been hit by thieves this summer.At least eight masked suspects broke into Rich LA on Century Boulevard just before 4 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.The burglars used a green Kia to smash into the storefront before they ran in to ransack the store. By the time officers arrived, the suspects were already gone.The business has only been open for a few months, but Tuesday's incident was the fourth time that the business was hit. It...
Powerball lottery ticket worth $44.3 million sold at Ralphs in Dana Point
A Powerball ticket worth $44.3 million was sold in Dana Point, the second big lottery win for Orange County in only a few days.The ticket was purchased at a Ralphs grocery store on Golden Lantern. It matched all six numbers in Monday's drawing. The winning numbers were 1, 2, 15, 23, 28 and 10.This comes after a Mega Millions ticket worth more than $1 million was sold in Newport Coast on Friday.The lucky person who bought the Powerball ticket has one year to come forward and claim the prize.Meanwhile, the Mega Millions jackpot stands at an estimated $498 million. The next drawing for that is Tuesday.
DTLA Proud Festival is back in a new home
The DTLA PROUD Festival is back this weekend with two special events rooted in community!This will be a 2-day festival, August 24 and 25 from noon to 10pm. Festivities include the DTLA Proud marketplace including 40 queer vendors plus 20 community booths.The PROUD Stage will host live performances, and SUMMERTRAMP will be featuring DJs and dancing along with their signature above-ground pool and waterslide.They have a new home, 246 S Spring Street in Los Angeles, just steps away from the historic Nancy Valverde/Cooper Donut Square, a landmark for the LGBTQIA+ community.Click here for tickets.For more information, go to dtlaproud.org.
Security heightened at Del Mar High School following shooting near San Gabriel campus
Heightened police presence was expected at Del Mar High School on Tuesday after gunshots were fired outside the San Gabriel campus.The shots were fired on Monday as students were being dismissed for the day.The school was then placed on lockdown, until police could make sure everyone was safe. No injuries were reported.No one was hurt, but it's unclear who fired the shots. The incident remains under investigation.Anyone with relevant information was urged to contact the San Gabriel Police Department at (626) 308-2828.In addition to extra officers on campus on Tuesday, counseling is being offered to students and staff.
Car slams straight into Chipotle in Van Nuys
A car slammed into a Chipotle in Van Nuys Tuesday morning, completely destroying the restaurant's storefront.The crash occurred shortly before 5:30 a.m. near the intersection of Van Nuys and Burbank boulevards.The driver suffered injuries and was treated at the scene, LAPD said.The front entrance of the Chipotle appeared to have extensive damage. The vehicle was extricated from the building and towed away.What led to the crash remains unclear. The LAPD Valley Traffic Division is investigating the incident.
Purchase a Spark of Love-inspired t-shirt and bring joy to kids this holiday season
ABC7 will donate 100% of its proceeds from the sale of the items featured at our apparel shop to support various charities and non-profit organizations in our five-county viewing area.Support ABC7's Spark of Love toy driveArtist Daniel Toledo, also known Mister Toledo hopes that you'll love his retro design for his Spark of Love T-shirt. Mister Toledo is an L.A.-based artist who works at a shared studio space at Munzón Gallery in Long Beach. He told us, "I thought the Spark of Love campaign needed a little mascot." Meet Mister Toledo and find out more about his design here.Armed with...
Johnny Wactor's mother speaks out after suspects charged with actor's murder
The mother of Johnny Wactor, the "General Hospital" actor who was shot and killed during a catalytic converter theft in downtown Los Angeles, is speaking out after two of the four suspects arrested were charged with murder.Robert Barceleau and Sergio Estrada, both 18, were each charged Monday in L.A. County Superior Court, District Attorney George Gascón said at a news conference.Barceleau, of Huntington Park, was charged with murder, including a special circumstance allegation of killing in the commission of a robbery, which could lead to a life-without-parole prison term. He was also charged with attempted robbery and grand theft, both...
Man sentenced in series of SoCal road rage attacks could be released from prison
The man who is serving time in prison for a series of violent road rage incidents across Southern California could soon be released.Nathaniel Walter Radimak was sentenced last year to five years in prison. However, a court granted him 424 days of pre-sentence credit for time served while awaiting sentencing. According to online records, his earliest eligible date for parole is this month.The man accused of carrying out a series of violent road rage attacks across Southern California was sentenced to five years in prison.Radimak's road-rage rampage resulted in convictions on several felony counts, including criminal threats, vandalism and elder abuse.He was captured on video multiple times attacking other drivers and using a metal pipe on several of those occasions.At least 10 people - mostly women - reached out to Eyewitness News saying the 36-year-old violently attacked them in cities across Los Angeles County.Less than a day after shocking dashcam footage showed an angry man with a metal pipe engage in a road-rage attack on a Southern California freeway, other drivers are detailing similar violent encounters with the same individual.Radimak has a long criminal history that stretches across nearly two decades in eight different states.
San Bernardino residents concerned over large homeless encampment at Perris Hill Park
San Bernardino residents are growing frustrated with the number of tents and homeless encampments that have gone up at one city park.According to one resident, a few months ago, there were only a handful of tents at Perris Hill Park. Now, there are more than 150."It looks like Skid Row," said one resident who lives on E. 21st Street. "It's bad at night; they play their music sky high."That resident, who didn't want to be identified, said someone from the park even tried to break into her home recently around 9 p.m."He was beating on the door, shaking the door,...
Watts family desperate for answers after 16-year-old girl goes missing
A Watts family is desperate for answers and asking for the public's help in finding a missing 16-year-old girl last seen one week ago.The family of Mayanin Vazquez says she was on her way to school with her sisters last Monday morning when she stopped at a Smart & Final near Laurel and E. 97 streets in Watts.However, Mayanin never made it to school and her family doesn't know where she went. The teenager was last seen on video walking outside the store with a man unknown to her family."I don't know if it's a friendly person or an enemy,"...
SoCal organization offers resources as immigration relief program begins accepting applications
Brenda Valle is a wife and mother who has long awaited an opportunity to adjust her immigration status."Definitely excited for this opportunity that starts today," said Valle.Monday, Valle joined members of CHIRLA, the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights. The organization is hosting weekly informational sessions and helping people apply for a new program known as "Keeping Families Together.""CHIRLA fought for this program, and we're here to make it real in your lives," said Angelica Salas, executive director of CHIRLA.Under an executive order issued by President Joe Biden, some non-citizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens can now apply for lawful...
People are now blurring their homes on Google Maps to deter potential burglars
With burglaries, break-ins and home invasion robberies on the rise in Southern California, experts say there is yet another tool at homeowners' disposal to protect property.Some residents are now "blurring" out their homes in the street-view function on Google Maps."I've never even heard of that, and I think it's a great idea," said Ofc. Ryan Railsback with the Riverside Police Department. "Criminals are coming up with new and innovative ways to do their job, so we need to be up on how to do ours.""That is a very good way for people to protect their homes," he added.How does the...
Prince Harry and Meghan meet with Afro-Colombian leaders to wrap up their first visit to Colombia
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan wrapped up their visit to Colombia on Sunday by participating in a forum on the challenges facing women of African descent as they participate in politics.The couple also met with young people as part of a traditional music festival in the Pacific coast city of Cali.The tour by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex began Thursday at the invitation of Vice President Francia Márquez, Colombia's first Black vice president. The visit has been defined by cultural and social causes, in line with the couple's support of the Archewell Foundation, a nonprofit organization.Surrounded by the...
Orange County Fire Authority adds two new S-70 Firehawks to firefighting fleet
The Orange County Fire Authority has taken a significant step forward in its firefighting capabilities by introducing two new S-70 Firehawks to its fleet.The Santiago Fire in 2007 and the Silverado Fire and Bond Fire, both in 2020, scorched a combined 40,000 acres. Fire officials said the new Firehawk helicopters will allow for a quicker response time."With their advanced snorkel system, the Firehawks hover fill 1000 gallons in 60 seconds which is nearly 200% faster than our Bell 412s," said OCFA Fire Chief Brian Fennessy.The OCFA Board of Directors said the aircraft will enhance day and night aerial fire suppression....
Dollar Tree opens new location at shuttered 99 Cents Only store in Lake Elsinore
Dollar Tree is branching out in the City of Lake Elsinore."There is one over by the Lowe's, so we're kind of confused on, are they moving that one over here? Or are there going to be two ... like what's going on?" wondered resident Elizabeth Noonan.The answer is the company is adding another store. Employees were busy inside the Collier Avenue location stocking shelves and preparing the discount store for its opening later this week. The location may be familiar to customers who previously shopped at the 99 Cents Only Stores."They're going to need something there. People need something...
Long Beach starts homeless encampment crackdown
On the heels of a U.S. Supreme Court decision and strong urging from Gov. Gavin Newsom, the city of Long Beach has begun a widespread cleanup of homeless encampments, now using the threat of citations or arrest to clear public areas.Long Beach city workers cleared out and fenced in Gumbiner Park Monday morning, which had been home to an encampment of up to 25 people."The spaces that we're picking are public spaces where we've seen a large impact, where it's impacting the overall ability of the public to utilize that space," said Paul Duncan, who heads up Long Beach's Homeless...
Amber Alert issued for missing children - ages 2 and 4 - last seen in South LA
An Amber Alert has been issued for two children, ages 2 and 4, who were last seen in South Los Angeles and were allegedly abducted by their parents.The four were last seen at about 3 p.m. Wednesday at Vermont Avenue and West 83rd Street, according to the California Highway Patrol.Wyman Bryant, 4, Willow Bryant, 2, Tiffany Bryant, 39, and David James, 53, are believed to be traveling in a champagne-colored Buick Enclave SUV with paper plates.AMBER ALERT - Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, San Bernardino, Ventura, Kern, Imperial and San Diego Counties Last seen: Vermont Avenue, and W. 83rd Street,...
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