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Encino Neighbors on Edge as String of Bold Home Burglaries Escalates
Residents of San Fernando Valley's upscale Encino neighborhood are confronting an unsettling wave of home burglaries, with another intrusion reported on Wednesday evening. According to KTLA, an Encino woman came home to four masked men burglarizing her dwelling, making off with designer goods in a white Chrysler. This incident occurred in the 5000 block of Rubio Avenue, adding to a concerning pattern of thefts in the area.
Gov. Newsom says he missed calls from Biden, Harris moments after president dropped out of election
California Gov. Gavin Newsom remains a strong supporter of both Pres. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.He said on his new podcast "Politickin" that he was in the gym when Biden announced he was dropping out."I get all these text messages from the White House saying, 'The president is trying to get in touch with you,' but I didn't even see them," Newsom said.MORE: Bay Area, state officials react to Pres. Biden not seeking reelection in the 2024 presidential raceNewsom posted a video snippet on X, announcing the podcast with Marshawn Lynch and his agent.The governor says he missed calls from both Biden and Harris in the moments after Biden's announcement.Lynch asked Newsom why he isn't running for president and Newsom never answered. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Local leaders: ‘Pull the plug’ on Metro/Caltrans 91 Freeway expansion in Long Beach
Metro may not proceed with the 91 Freeway expansion through North Long Beach. On Monday, July 22, Metro hosted a community input meeting for the project. Attendees roundly criticized the project, convincing elected leaders to pull the plug on Metro and Caltrans’ plans. Note: This article was originally published...
Long Beach's Vietnam Veterans Memorial defaced by vandals
Jerry Shultz is understandably frustrated as he surveys the damage done to a bronze plaque honoring the service members killed during the Vietnam War. "There's always graffiti," he said. "It's just a constant battle."The plaque is part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Houghton Park. The bronze plaque memorializes the 108 names of the Long Beach natives who died fighting for their country during the conflict. "It's shameful. I feel very bad about it. It shows a lack of respect for our military and lack of respect for veterans," Shultz said. "I can't understand why people want to do this."Shultz took a...
Risking life and limb for glory: Olympic surf competition to be held on world’s ‘heaviest wave’
LOS ANGELES - The world's "heaviest wave" is born near the South Pole, where fierce storms pound the ocean's surface like angry fists, sending pulses of energy racing north, unimpeded, for thousands of miles. That force is all but invisible until it suddenly rides up a steep, smooth ramp on...
ABC Soap Star, Likened to a Real-Life Snow White, Found Dead in Los Angeles at the Age of 51
An actress who has been likened to a real-life Snow White and appeared in more than 100 episodes of the popular ABC soap opera All My Children has died at the age of 51. A South African Actress Plays a Hungarian Princess. Esta TerBlanche was born in South Africa in...
Bruce Willis & Demi Moore’s Daugher, Tallulah Willis, Raises Awareness For Autism After Late-Life Diagnosis
Tallulah Willis, the daughter of actors Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, has announced that she will host the Autism Speaks Los Angeles Gala this year. This announcement comes after Willis revealed her own autism diagnosis last year, which she says has significantly impacted her life. In a statement, Willis expressed...
Camp offers a lot to Think about
Fridays cap the week’s learning for Project Think students, children between pre-kindergarten and eighth grade enrolled in the summer enrichment camp at Pitzer College. They not only finish up their projects, but also interact with a mystery animal often brought in by Upland resident Heather Skopik. On July 19,...
Officials battle 'highly aggressive' red imported fire ant infestation in Southern California
Agricultural officials in Southern California are battling an active infestation of red imported fire ants that are "highly aggressive in nature," and pose a risk to California's agricultural economy. The infestation occurred at a private property in Montecito, in Santa Barbara County, according to a recent press release from the Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office. Located over 90 miles north of Los Angeles, Montecito is best known as a celebrity enclave with Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle among the town's residents. Officials did not name the owners of the private property.
Rep. Norma Torres says white powder sent to her SoCal office, staff sheltering in place
In what she termed an "attack" on her district office, Rep. Norma Torres of the Inland Empire says two letters were sent there containing a "white, powdery substance."Torres, D-Ontario, says while there were no injuries or illnesses reported, her staffers at the district office are sheltering in place until the substance can be analyzed."Hazmat teams are on site investigating the substance and my staff are remaining in place until more information is found," Torres wrote on X. "No one is experiencing any symptoms at this time, and all normal operating precautions were observed, including the use of airtight equipment while opening the letters."Capitol Police and local law enforcement are also investigating.My statement on an attack to my district office. pic.twitter.com/8op9PYa56P— Rep. Norma Torres (@NormaJTorres) July 24, 2024 Torres has represented California's 35th congressional district since 2015.Information about who may have sent the letters - and whether both came from the same source - was not immediately disclosed.The video in the player above is the ABC7 24/7 livestream.
Irvine PD acquires Tesla Cybertruck for ‘community engagement’
Despite the Anaheim Police Department’s expressed desire to be the first police agency with a Tesla Cybertruck, their neighbors in Irvine appear to have beaten them to the punch. The Irvine Police Department on Wednesday night posted an image of a Cybertruck decked out with police lights along with the caption “coming soon to Irvine.” […]
LA’s First Ninja Warrior Training Facility Opening Soon in Los Angeles
Facility to Offer Comprehensive Training Programs for All Ages. The first dedicated ninja warrior obstacle training facility in Los Angeles is set to open at the beginning of August in Culver City. The Los Angeles Ninja Academy will teach ninjas of all levels how to conquer uniquely designed, challenging, and...
Homeless Man Stabs 60-Year-Old, Suspect Arrested
A homeless man has been arrested by LAPD after stabbing a 60-year-old man in Venice on July 24, authorities confirmed. At around 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Lincoln Boulevard, first responders arrived after receiving reports of the incident. The suspect was described as an adult Black male armed with a knife. The injured victim requested a rescue ambulance. At the time of this writing, LAPD did not have an update on his condition.
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