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Long Beach Police Search for Suspect in Fatal Stabbing on Fourth of July
Long Beach Police Department homicide detectives are on the trail of a suspect in a deadly stabbing that seized the life of a man on the Fourth of July. The incident unfurled in the 1000 block of Stanley Avenue around 10:03 p.m., as officers received reports of the altercation. Upon...
Alleged reckless driver hits Los Angeles County deputy during pursuit
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was in pursuit of a reckless driver who allegedly hit a deputy.Deputies were able to trap the driver in a parking lot near Buliss Road and Myrrh Street in Compton after spiking the car's tires and blocking the exits. The driver stayed in a parking spot while deputies surrounded the vehicle and placed another spike strip in front of it. The suspect refused to surrender, aimlessly driving around the parking lot while dragging a spike strip.Deputies boxed the suspect in with their vehicles after a brief drive around the parking lot. They shot pepper balls into the back of the sedan after pinning the suspect's car to hopefully end the standoff. However, the suspect and a passenger inside refused to exit the car but did roll down the driver-side window. After a brief standoff, the driver and the passenger surrendered to deputies.
2 LA County pharmacies burglarized within an hour; 1 owned by Korean American
- Advertisement - Two Los Angeles County area pharmacies were broken into in less than an hour on July 3, one of which is owned by a Korean American. The first burglary happened around 1:30 a.m. at Bellflower’s Medic Pharmacy. The second occurred around 2:30 a.m. at a pharmacy in Cerritos, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Heat advisory in effect through Wednesday
– Portions of California, including North County, remain under an excessive heat warning until 9 p.m. PDT Wednesday. Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures ranging from 106 to 116 degrees are expected, with today anticipated to be the hottest. Nights will also remain very warm. There is a high risk...
LA mourns Rev. James Lawson Jr. at South LA memorial service
LOS ANGELES — A packed church of community leaders and other worshippers Saturday paid tribute to the late Rev. James Lawson Jr., the local civil rights icon who died last month at age 95. Lawson was the longtime pastor of Holman United Methodist Church in South Los Angeles, the...
Matthew Perry death probe to expose drug dealing underworld as cops prepare for manslaughter charges
Matthew Perry 's death could unravel a drug dealing underworld in Hollywood, sources claim. The Friends actor's sudden death last October shocked the world. The beloved 54-year-old star died from "acute effects of ketamine" and was found dead in his hot tub at his Los Angeles home. After his death, an investigation was started by the Los Angeles Police Department. The US Drug Enforcement Administration, the US Postal Inspection Service, and the LAPD are now involved in the investigation.
New wildfires start as crews gain containment on existing ones in Northern California
California's wildfire season has been aggressive this year, with over 145,000 acres burned so far, and several major fires are burning in Northern California, including the Thompson Fire, French Fire, and Basin Fire.
Could a Costco with apartments help California's affordable housing crisis?
If Costco's proposal for a mixed-use retail and housing development in California is successful, you won't have to go far to pick up a rotisserie chicken or a package of 30 rolls of toilet paper. The company, in partnership with developer Thrive Living, announced plans in June to open a new South...
Baldwin Park to Host Free Summer Splash Party on Two Days in July
Baldwin Park is set to host a Free Summer Splash Party on two sizzling days in July, bringing the community together for a memorable seasonal celebration. Being held at Morgan Park, located in the 4100 Block of Baldwin Park Boulevard, this sun-soaked event offers the perfect escape to enjoy the summer heat and cool off with friends and family.
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