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Search for 15-year-old girl missing from Monterey Park for nearly a week continues
Authorities are still searching for a missing 15-year-old girl from Monterey Park who was last seen about a week ago. Allison Jillian Chao was last seen on Tuesday at around 6:20 p.m. in the 4400 block of Collis Avenue in the El Sereno area, according to the Monterey Park Police Department. She is described as standing around 5-foot-2 and weighing around 95 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a purple t-shirt, black shorts and dark-colored shoes. She was reportedly riding a blue mountain bike and carrying a black backpack, investigators said. "MPPD detectives, in cooperation with our local, county, state and federal partner agencies have been investigating this case continuously since Alison was reported missing," said a statement from MPPD." We continue to work with the Chao family and are canvassing neighborhoods in the area, reviewing surveillance video footage and interviewing possible witnesses."Anyone with more information was asked to contact investigators at (626) 573-1311.
Dry lightning outbreak could spark Northwest wildfires during critical fire conditions
Rounds of thunderstorms moving across the Northwest may trigger a dry lightning outbreak across parts of Oregon, California and Nevada, which could quickly spark fires in those regions recently facing record-breaking temperatures and dry conditions.
Culver City Police Arrest Four Juvenile Suspects in Vehicle Burglary Spree
Collaboration with Residents Leads to Arrests and Recovery of Evidence. Culver City experienced a series of vehicle burglaries in various neighborhoods during the late night and early morning hours of Sunday, July 14, and Monday, July 15. Culver City Police received twenty reports of vehicle burglaries within this period. Investigators...
Fallen U.S. Air Force Airman Honored at Inglewood Park Cemetery
INGLEWOOD, Calif., July 21 (KNN) — A Celebration of Life with military honors was held for fallen U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Jorge Arturo Delgado at the… Read more "Fallen U.S. Air Force Airman Honored at Inglewood Park Cemetery">
LAPD Investigating Shooting at Marina Del Rey Harley Davidson
MARINA DEL REY – Police were investigating a possible shooting today at the Harley Davidson store in Marina Del Rey, the Los Angeles Police Department said. Just after 3 p.m. Sunday, officers were sent to the Bartels' Harley-Davidson at 4141 Lincoln Boulevard after multiple 911 calls came in reporting a shooting, according to the LAPD.
Five Injured, Two Critically, in Whittier Food Truck Fire Outside Lift Cafe
An early Saturday morning fire in Whittier has resulted in injuries for five people, with two listed in critical condition and three others also hurt after a food truck, belonging to a local coffee shop, caught fire outside its storefront. According to KTLA, the incident occurred at approximately 9:15 a.m. on the 6700 block of Greenleaf Avenue, and emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene following reports of the explosion.
Pasadena Latino Heritage Committee Kickoff Celebration
In celebration of the 26th annual Pasadena Latino Heritage Parade and Festival, the Latino Heritage Committee is hosting a kickoff celebration and fundraiser on Thursday, July 25 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The event will take place at the historic Wrigley Mansion, known as Tournament House, which serves as...
Two People Wounded During Street Takeover in Compton
Two people were wounded in a shooting that occurred during a street takeover in Compton, authorities said Monday. The street takeover was reported at 8:20 p.m. Sunday at Greenleaf Boulevard and Santa Fe Avenue, Sgt. A. Hebert of the Compton Sheriff’s Station told City News Service. Video posted on...
LA Superior Courts closed today following ransomware attack
The Los Angeles County Superior Court system will be closed Monday as its tech services division continues to repair and reboot network computer systems that were "severely impacted'' by a ransomware attack, the court announced."The Court experienced an unprecedented cyber-attack on Friday which has resulted in the need to shut down nearly all network systems in order to contain the damage, protect the integrity and confidentiality of information and ensure future network stability and security,'' Presiding Judge Samantha P. Jessner said in a statement late Sunday night."While the Court continues to move swiftly towards a restoration and recovery phase, many...
Helping the Latino Community: LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes to honor three at gala
A Plaza De Cultura Y Artes in DTLA will host the 13th annual Pobladores Awards Gala. The gala celebrates the significant contributions of people and organizations to the Latino community in Los Angeles County. Award winners from previous years include Grammy-winning artist Pepe Aguilar and civil rights and philanthropic leader Antonia Hernández.
Shohei Ohtani Breaks The Internet After Hitting A Baseball OUT Of Dodger Stadium
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar, Shohei Ohtani, ceases to amaze the baseball world, whether it's his elite play on both sides of the ball, or his ability to hit baseballs seemingly into orbit. Well, on Sunday Night Baseball against the Boston Red Sox, Ohtani hit a ball that cleared the roof beyond ...
Bruin Theatre’s Future Uncertain as Regency’s Lease of Two Historic Westwood Movie Palaces Ends This Week
UPDATED: Westwood Village’s Bruin Theatre and Fox Village Theatre will screen their last films — for now — on Thursday as Regency Theatres’ lease comes to an end at the two historic Los Angeles venues. Jason Reitman Acquires Fox Village Westwood Theater With Filmmakers Including Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, JJ Abrams, Chloé Zhao Opened in 1937, the streamline-moderne style Bruin is being represented by commercial real estate firm Newmark, which repped the sale of the Fox Village. Steven Salas, managing director of Newmark, said the property is not formally on the market yet, so it hasn’t been decided whether it would...
Richard Simmons’ staff shares final photo and post he prepared before his death: ‘We thought you’d want to see it’
Richard Simmons continues to spread joy as fans grieve his loss. A week after his passing, the beloved fitness icon's team shared a pre-approved post that Simmons had prepared before his death at 76 on Saturday, July 13, at his Los Angeles home. “Richard worked very hard on his posts...
3 men get decades in jail for robbery, fatal shooting of L.A. police officer
Three members of a South Los Angeles street gang were sentenced in connection with the robbery and fatal shooting of an off-duty Los Angeles Police Department officer who was house shopping with his girlfriend two years ago, officials announced late last week. The deadly encounter unfolded on the night of Jan. 10, 2022, as […]
USC prepares for the upcoming school year
“It has been a busy place around here this summer,” United South Central superintendent Taylor Topinka told the USC School Board at their meeting on Tuesday night, July 16. “We are half way through the summer, less than six weeks away from new teacher orientation and seven weeks away from having students back in the building. And, the good news is we are fully staffed.”
Pasadena Nonprofit’s Chinese Floral Arts Exhibition Blooms Today
The Chinese American Museum is hosting an Exhibition of Traditional Chinese Floral Arts on Sunday, July 21 at El Pueblo’s Pico House, located at 424 N. Main Street in Los Angeles. The event, organized by Pasadena nonprofit Chinese Floral Arts Foundation-USA, aims to showcase a millennia-old art form to the public.
LAFD Achieves 90% Containment of La Tuna Fire Near Sunland as Brush Fire Halts Freeway Traffic
Firefighters in Sunland gained significant ground against a brush fire that broke out Friday afternoon along the eastbound lanes of the 210 Freeway near La Tuna Canyon Road, as reported by ABC7. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded to the fire around 4:12 p.m., which led to a partial closure of the freeway, affecting two lanes.
Lily Kershaw – Call Whoever This Makes You Think Of (Except Your Narcissist Ex)
LA singer-songwriter Lily Kershaw offers a poignant reminder to connect with the important people in our lives on her new single, “Call Whoever This Makes You Think Of (Except Your Narcissist Ex).”. The song is the latest from her upcoming full-length album, , an 11-song collection of exquisitely heartbreaking,...
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