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A resurfaced clip shows Vice President Kamala Harris phoning a Los Angeles clerk instructing him to begin gay marriages immediately after Proposition 8 was halted. 🌈Daily Mail20 HOURS AGO
Stolen bronze statues returned to Cerritos nearly a decade after they were stolenfoxla.com23 HOURS AGO
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Stolen bronze statues returned to Cerritos nearly a decade after they were stolen
CERRITOS, Calif. - Two stolen statues worth tens of thousands of dollars were recently returned to the City of Cerritos, after thieves took them nearly a decade ago. "I thought they were melted," said Kathy Matsumoto from the City of Cerritos. "It took all this time. We actually gave up."
Mike Bonin Faces Backlash After Criticizing Governor Newsom's Executive Order on Homelessness
LOS ANGELES — Former Los Angeles Councilmember Mike Bonin is facing pushback on social media after criticizing Governor Gavin Newsom's recent executive order aimed at addressing homeless encampments across the state. Governor Newsom's order directs state agencies to urgently address encampments while providing support and assistance to individuals living...
Signal Hill man pleads no contest to manslaughter after murder conviction overturned
A Signal Hill resident whose murder conviction was overturned in the April 2020 stabbing death of a man in Long Beach pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter. Edson Eduardo Rufino was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years in state prison in connection with his plea, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
2 charged with murdering Long Beach corn vendor caught in the crossfire of shooting
LONG BEACH, Calif. - Two men have been charged with the murder of a street vendor in Long Beach in March, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday. Rahman Abdallah and Raylon Akers were both charged with murdering Yener Ramirez, a Long Beach street corn vendor back on March 20, District Attorney George Gascón announced. A third person, James Havlicheck, was charged with accessory after the fact.
Community Gathers for National Night Out
Residents gathered July 16 at Olberz Park for National Night Out, an annual community-building event. The celebration featured representatives from local and regional agencies, including the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Montrose Search and Rescue, and the Sheriff’s Department. California Highway Patrol, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and the American Red Cross also participated.
Supervisor Solis presents $2M grant to El Monte for interim housing
Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis on Wednesday awarded $2 million in grant funding for two interim housing sites in El Monte that aim to reduce homelessness. The funds from the First District Community Grants Program will allow the city to support operations and services at the Hilda Solis Iris House, formerly the Budget Inn at 10038 Valley Blvd., and the Hilda Solis Rose Court, formerly the M Motel at 10024 Valley Blvd.
Long Beach is getting an infusion of cash to go after employers stealing from workers
Getting the government to investigate wage theft cases can be "a bureaucratic nightmare," according to workers' advocates. They hope a renewed focus on the problem can ease that burden. The post Long Beach is getting an infusion of cash to go after employers stealing from workers appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Memorial to Honor Lightning Strike Victim Nick Fagnano on Venice Beach
The Event Marks a Decade Since the 20-Year-Old’s Passing. Family, friends, and supporters of The Thrive in Joy Nick Fagnano Foundation will gather on Monday, July 29, to honor the memory of Nick Fagnano, who tragically lost his life due to a rare lightning strike at Venice Beach on July 27, 2014.
USA: CHP Terminate Pursuit From LA County
Bakersfield, United States - July 23, 2024 07/23/2024 07:35 pm (GMT-0800) | BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – At around 7:30 p.m., the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was in pursuit of an allegedly stolen Prius on The Old Road in Stevenson Ranch. The chase continued northbound on Interstate 5 near Newhall Ranch Road. The California Highway Patrol's Newhall Division took over the pursuit, eventually entering Kern County, where the Tejon/Bakersfield Division CHP assumed control. The suspect's vehicle came to a stop on northbound I-5 just before the Taft Highway exit. After about an hour, the suspect was pulled out of the vehicle after his windows were broken and a K-9 unit was deployed. Despite being in handcuffs, the suspect continued to resist arrest. He was given medical aid at the scene and then released to officers. Both southbound and northbound lanes were shut down during the standoff but have since reopened. No information has been confirmed by officials at this time.
USA: Vehicle Off PCH Onto Sand Part 2 With Witness Interview
Los Angeles, United States - July 24, 2024 07/24/2024 03:08 am (GMT-0700) | MALIBU, Calif. – A white SUV crashed approximately 150 feet down off of Pacific Coast Highway onto the sand at Topanga Canyon this morning. LA County Fire, LA County Life Guard, CHP, and LA County Sheriffs all responded to reports of a vehicle into the ocean with reports of persons trapped. Crews located the vehicle which had traveled straight from Topanga Canyon through PCH and barriers onto the sand. Two victims were located and transported by LA County Coast guard crews up to PCH to a waiting private ambulance. Both victims were transported to a local area hospital in unknown condition. The cause of the solo vehicle crash is unknown at this time. Additional scene footage from crash site, along with SOT from witness on the sand.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Recognizes Executive Staff for Years of Service
LOS ANGELES, California — Sheriff Luna honored two members of his executive staff for their years of service awards. Undersheriff April L. Tardy was recognized for her 30-year tenure, marked by unwavering dedication and leadership, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Commander Alfred M. Reyes, with a distinguished 40-year career, was also honored for his exceptional leadership and devotion to serving the residents of Los Angeles County.
Massive fire breaks out in Rosemead
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. (CNS) - Flames consumed an industrial storage yard in Rosemead Wednesday, with plastics and other materials generating raging flames that sent a massive plume of black smoke into the air, but no injuries were immediately reported. The fire was reported shortly before 3 p.m. in the...
L.A. County’s courts are struggling to recover after a cyberattack. What to do if you have a court date
L.A. County’s courts reopened Tuesday, but some court functions remain limited. People are being warned to expect delays and appear in person for some departments, including for family, probate, and traffic cases. Alphonse Provinziano, a senior trial attorney at Provinziano & Associates in Beverly Hills that focuses exclusively on...
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