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Missing Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca Found in El Monte Restaurant
SAN MARINO, Calif., July 15 (KNN) — The search was on for former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca who went missing Sunday from his home in San Marino, and was later found safe in the city of El Monte. Baca, who sources say is suffering from Alzheimer’s, was...
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in DTLA
LOS ANGELES - A search is underway Tuesday for a driver that hit and killed a pedestrian in downtown Los Angeles. It happened around 3:30 a.m. near Fourth and Wall streets. According to police, the victim was walking in the street near Wall when the car turned left on Fourth and hit him.
Copper Wire Theft Leaves Pasadena Intersection in the Dark
Approximately 900 feet of copper wire worth thousands of dollars was stolen from five City street lights leaving the area without nighttime illumination, authorities said Sunday. According to Pasadena Police Lieutenant Keith Gomez, the incident was reported Saturday at 9:50 p.m. near the intersection of Los Robles Avenue and Mountain...
Residents on Alert as Hidden Cameras Found in Southern California Neighborhoods
A concerning trend has emerged in Arcadia and other Southern California communities as a hidden camera was recently discovered concealed in the bushes of a residential front yard. The device, found on the 1600 block of Oakwood Avenue, sends a pressing reminder for residents to remain cautious about their home security.
Man who allegedly slapped autistic boy in Pacoima is now facing charges
Authorities filed charges against a man, who was accused of slapping an autistic boy after the 10-year-old touched the man’s Mercedes Benz vehicle in Pacoima, the boy’s family attorney confirmed Monday. The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office charged Scott Sakajian with willful cruelty to a child and battery...
Bus passengers injured following crash in Mexicali
A fatal passenger bus accident was reported Sunday afternoon on the San Felipe-Puertecitos Highway. Rescue work on the accident and transfers began at around 6:00pm until almost 1:00am. The post Bus passengers injured following crash in Mexicali appeared first on KYMA.
LA woman identified in July 4 Kern River incident
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 32-year-old Los Angeles woman was identified Monday after her body was found submerged on July 4 in the Kern River in the Keysville area, said the Kern County Coroner's Office. Luisa Fernanda Sarceno De Gomez, of North Hills went missing at around 12: 53...
Canoga Park mom charged with murder in twin sons' fentanyl-related deaths
CANOGA PARK, Calif. - A Canoga Park mother has been charged with murder in the deaths of her 3-year-old twin sons who were allegedly exposed to drugs laced with fentanyl, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced. Jestice James is charged with two counts of murder and two...
Local law enforcement agencies and political leaders condemn attempted assassination of Trump
Law enforcement officials in Los Angeles remained on alert Sunday a day after an assassination attempt was made against former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania."The LAPD is monitoring the shooting that occurred in Pennsylvania involving Former President Trump, and there is no known threat or connection to the City of Los Angeles," LAPD Chief Dominic Choi said in a statement posted on X.Choi said the LAPD will continue to work with federal partners to ensure the city remains safe, and shared: "We are grateful to hear that Former President Trump is safe, and devastated to learn of innocent people attending...
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