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La Tuna Canyon residents near junk-filled property wonder what's next after owner's appeal denied
Neighbors of a property in La Tuna Canyon have been waiting for five long years for the owner to clean up the junk-filled yard. This week, a step was made in that direction."Quite frankly, I'm exhausted, just tired," said neighbor Elena Malone.The large property is filled with old cars, tires, wheels, large appliances and piles of trash.Sun Valley neighbors are sounding the alarm over a home that's overflowing with junk, discarded cars and major fire dangers.The Los Angeles Board of Building and Safety Commissioners on Tuesday met with neighbors of Mary Ferrera, the property owner in question. Ferrara did not...
GiGi's Playhouse opens Simi Valley location, offers free programs for those with Down syndrome
Ventura County's first GiGi's Playhouse broke ground after four years in making. The new Simi Valley center offers educational and support programs for people of all ages with Down syndrome and their families."This is huge for our community, because most individuals with Down syndrome need lots of extra things that are not supported in all ways," said Kirsten Riddick, board president of Simi Valley Board of Directors. "Not all families can afford a lot of the extra things that people need."The Ventura County location is California's fourth GiGi's Playhouse, with two other SoCal spots in Orange County and San Diego....
2 men killed in shooting at South Los Angeles smoke shop
An investigation was underway after two people were killed in a shooting at a smoke shop in South Los Angeles.The incident happened before 10 p.m. Tuesday on Figueroa Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Authorities say two men were inside the shop when two suspects walked in and shot them several times. The victims, who have not been identified, died at the scene.Police do not believe the shop was robbed, but say the crime was gang-related.No arrests have been made yet. The suspects fled the scene in an unknown car.
Mail theft suspects arrested after Santa Barbara County woman uses Apple AirTag as bait
Two people suspected of mail theft have been arrested after a Santa Barbara County woman whose mail had been stolen used an Apple Airtag to track the suspects, authorities said.Deputies responded Monday morning to a report of mail theft at the Los Alamos Post Office, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office said in a news release."When they arrived, deputies learned that the victim had items stolen from her post office box recently, so she mailed herself a package that included an AirTag locator device," the statement said, adding that the woman's mail was again stolen Monday morning.The newly stolen mail...
UC Irvine students who were suspended after pro-Palestine protests sue chancellor, UC regents
A new school year is set to start at University of California campuses over the next few weeks. However, the chaos that erupted in the spring at colleges across the state have not been forgotten.Pro-Palestinian protestors, Israel supporters and police earlier this year clashed over the ongoing war in Gaza.Now, five UC Irvine students who were indefinitely suspended because of the protests have filed a lawsuit against the university."These suspensions were issued without any hearing, they were imposed immediately based on unsubstantiated and unspecified allegations," said Thomas Harvey, a civil rights attorney who represents the students.The students want to remain...
Surge in injuries caused by mechanical bull riding at kids' parties alarms doctors
Mechanical bulls are very popular at parties, but are they putting your safety at risk?New research says mechanical bull riding injuries are reaching alarming heights among children in Southern California.Mechanical bull riding is immortalized in movies and is part of the fabric at the Saddle Ranch Chop House on the Sunset Strip."It's a rush for sure to get up on the mechanical bull," said Jeff Cochi, the restaurant's general manager.But even at its very slowest setting, it can still be challenging."It could potentially be risky if you don't follow the instructions of the person who's operating the bull," said Cochi.With...
2 people hospitalized, 3 cats dead after fire rips through North Hollywood home
Two family members were rushed to the hospital and three pet cats died after a fire ripped through a North Hollywood home early Wednesday morning.The fire was reported around 2:30 a.m. on Sarah Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.Officials say a working smoke alarm alerted the people inside the home about the fire. By the time firefighters arrived, an 80-year-old and a 35-year-old man who managed to escape the flames were already outside the home, but two others were still trapped inside.Firefighters rescued an 83-year-old man in serious condition with minor burns and a 50-year-old woman in grave condition.There were also numerous animals inside the home. Fire crews pulled a dog from the flames and were seen administering oxygen to the animal at the scene. The dog recovered a short while later, but three cats who were also inside did not survive.The cause of the fire is under investigation.
More than $5 million worth of meth disguised as watermelons is seized in San Diego, CPB says
More than $5 million worth of methamphetamine wrapped in paper intended to disguise the drug packages as watermelons have been seized in Otay Mesa, border officials said Tuesday.The drugs were found in 1,220 packages wrapped in green and black paper on a truck that sought entry into the United States last Friday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said.The agency said the phony watermelons contained a substance that tested positive for methamphetamine. In total, the packages weighed 4,587 pounds. CBP agents seized the truck and the alleged drugs and the 29-year-old man driving the truck was turned over to Homeland...
Sinaloa cartel infighting rises in northern Mexico following the detention of 2 drug lords in July
The murders of about a dozen people in the northern Mexican state of Sinaloa appear to be linked to infighting in the dominant drug smuggling cartel there, confirming fears of repercussions from the July 25 detention of two top cartel leaders.Last month, Joaquín Guzmán López, a capo from one faction of the Sinaloa cartel - the Chapitos or "Little Chapos," the sons of imprisoned cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán - turned himself in to U.S. authorities. However, he allegedly abducted the leader of the rival faction, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, forcing him on to the same flight to El...
16-year-old Watts girl found safe more than 1 week after going missing, family spokesperson says
A 16-year-old Watts girl has been found safe after going missing over a week ago, a family spokesperson said.Mayanin Vazquez's family is "immensely grateful to everyone who assisted in the search efforts and helped spread the word about her disappearance. Their love and support have been invaluable during this difficult time," the spokesperson said early Wednesday in a statement to ABC7. "The family asks for privacy as they focus on healing and spending time together after this ordeal."No other details about how Mayanin was found were provided in the statement."We cannot express our gratitude enough for the community's support in...
PCH reopens in Malibu, assault suspect in custody after hourslong standoff
An assault with a deadly weapon suspect was taken into custody Wednesday morning after an hourslong standoff that prompted the closure of the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.The incident started around 1 a.m. when deputies noticed a vehicle with expired tags parked in a no stopping zone. Deputies then determined that the driver was wanted for violating parole.That's when the man sprayed deputies with a fire extinguisher at PCH and Westward Beach Road, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The deputies were not injured.The suspect eventually ended up barricading himself inside the vehicle less than a mile away....
Men charged in Johnny Wactor's murder also suspected in series of SoCal burglaries
The suspects charged in the murder of "General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor are also suspected in a series of burglaries across Southern California.The new details emerged during a Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners meeting on Tuesday as authorities discussed a search warrant that led to their arrests earlier this month.During that search, Interim LAPD Chief Dominic Choi said the department's organized retail task force and Central Bureau Homicide Division found evidence related to a series of pharmacy and clothing store thefts.That evidence is linked to multiple burglaries in the cities of Lennox, Beverly Hills, Rialto and Ontario, but Choi...
Dodgers star Teoscar Hernández shares hopes of winning World Series: 'We believe in each other'
The Dodgers spent big in the offseason - but the under-the-radar signing of Teoscar Hernández has proven to be one of the most important additions to the team.Hernández's clutch hitting and ability to come up big in key situations has already made him a fan favorite in Chavez Ravine. The 31-year-old outfielder has been outstanding in Los Angeles and even made history by becoming the first Dodger to win the Home Run Derby."They gave me the opportunity to be here. That makes me feel special because they believe in what I can do for the team," Hernández told Eyewitness News...
San Bernardino County secession from California 'unnecessary' and 'unlikely,' new study shows
When San Bernardino County voters narrowly approved Measure EE in 2022, it authorized the county government to explore the idea of seceding from the state of California if the region wasn't getting its fair share of state resources.Turns out, it is.This week, the county government revealed the results of a study conducted by the Blue Sky Consulting Group that shows the county actually receives 9% more state funding per person than other counties statewide."For the most part, it shows that San Bernardino County does get on average its fair share," said Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman. "The truth is in...
Fugitive rape suspect found on luxury boat in Wilmington before leading police on chase through LA
A fugitive rape suspect from Massachusetts was reportedly found on a massive luxury boat on a marina in Wilmington before he led police on a chase through Los Angeles.Stephen Paul Gale, 71, was wanted in connection with the 1989 rapes of two women near Boston.According to WCVB-TV, sources said Gale was found aboard a yacht named The Dior anchored at Seacoast Yachts when police closed in on Aug. 8.Police believe Gale suspected he was being watched when he got in his SUV and took off, leading police on a lengthy chase. He was taken into custody near the UCLA medical...
Panama deports 29 Colombians on first US-funded flight
Panama deported 29 Colombians on Tuesday on a flight that the government said was the first paid for by the United States under an agreement the two countries signed in July.The Colombians had entered Panama illegally through the Darien jungle, a path used by more than 500,000 migrants headed north last year. The vast majority of those were Venezuelans.But at least for now, Panama is not able to deport Venezuelans because the relationship between the countries has turned tense since Panama - like most other countries in the region -- has refused to recognize the results of Venezuela's election giving...
LA to pay $20.8 million for discharging untreated wastewater into Santa Monica Bay
The city of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $20.8 million to fix issues at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant and to complete related environmental projects linked to the discharge of millions of gallons of wastewater into Santa Monica Bay in 2021, officials announced Tuesday.Hyperion, the city's oldest and largest wastewater treatment facility, collects, treats and disposes of wastewater for Los Angeles and several other municipalities, including Beverly Hills, Culver City, El Segundo, Santa Monica, San Fernando and West Hollywood. Hyperion's service area includes more than 4 million people.The facility treats an average of 260 million gallons of wastewater per...
Thieves break into Van Nuys shop selling self-defense devices, including less-lethal guns
Thieves broke into a Van Nuys business that sells self-defense devices, including less-lethal pistols and other weapons.NakeStores is a distributer of Byrna self-defense products like less-lethal guns, less-lethal rifles, pepper sprays and other items used for self-protection - weapons that could prove dangerous in the wrong hands.Store owner Mike Mahfoud said this is the second time in almost exactly a year that his business has been burglarized.Five burglars broke into the business around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday and were in no hurry as they rummaged through the store."They took their sweet time, basically - 22 minutes," Mahfoud said. "Around 20 to...
Disturbing video shows man trying to toss woman into oncoming traffic in random attack in Pasadena
Disturbing video shows a man violently trying to toss a woman into oncoming traffic at a Metro station in Pasadena, and according to officials, the attack was random.It happened on Wednesday, Aug. 7, around 5:40 a.m. at the A Line's Allen Station.Warning: The video above contains scenes that some viewers may find disturbing.The video shows the man, who's been identified as 33-year-old Juan Pablo Flores, kicking and dragging the woman into oncoming traffic along the 210 Freeway. At one point, he tossed her so close to the main lanes, she was almost hit by a passing vehicle."I've never seen anything...
Deputy opens fire in La Mirada motel parking lot
An undercover gang unit with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was involved in a shooting at a motel parking lot in La Mirada Tuesday.Authorities say the undercover unit was tracking a wanted murder suspect in the area of Firestone Boulevard and Trojan Way. When they tried to take him into custody, a deputy-involved shooting happened.According to a source, the suspect was holding a gun in his hand.AIR7 aerial footage showed evidence markers for multiple bullets that had been fired, and a number of vehicles were seen with bullet holes.The male suspect was not hit by gunfire, but was injured by flying glass, the sheriff's department said. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment.No deputies were injured in the incident.
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