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Father of SoCal teen found outside ABC7 arrested for child abduction, falsifying police report
The father of a 15-year-old girl who went missing for about a week in Monterey Park - before she was found safe outside ABC7's office in Glendale - was arrested Friday on suspicion of child abduction and other offenses.According to the Monterey Park Police Department, Jeffrey Chao is also suspected of conspiracy and falsifying a police report in connection with the disappearance of Alison Jillian Chao, who vanished July 16 but was found safe on Tuesday."The department's dedicated efforts and collaboration with other agencies were pivotal in resolving this critical situation and ensuring Alison Chao's safety," according to a statement...
3rd Annual Nikkei Celebration in Boyle Heights
The countdown has begun as we are all preparing for the 3rd Annual Nikkei Celebration in Boyle Heights!. Our parade begins Sat. Aug. 3rd at 5pm on Saratoga in front of Tenrikyo Church, 2727 East First Street, and ends in front of Otomisan, 2506 East First Street, 90033. Our 3rd...
Gem Faire to shine in Sac
SACRAMENTO — Gem Faire, America’s Premier Jewelry & Bead Show, returns to Sacramento Aug. 2-4, at Scottish Rite Center. Explore the largest selection of fine jewelry, crystals, gemstones, beads, minerals, earth’s treasures and much more. Take advantage of buying directly from the importers and wholesalers. From loose gemstones, raw minerals and millions of bead strands, to finished jewelry, fashion accessories, jewelry supplies and tools, find them all under one roof. Jewelry repair, cleaning and ring sizing service are available while visitors shop. Enjoy displays and demonstrations by Sacramento Mineral Society all weekend long.
Freeway connecting California to Las Vegas shut down after truck hauling batteries crashes
The entire 15 Freeway was shut down east of Barstow Friday after a big rig hauling lithium-ion batteries crashed and caught fire, blocking Southern California's link to Las Vegas for more than nine hours, officials said. The crash occurred just before 6 a.m. in the freeway's northbound lanes between Barstow and Baker, according...
Famed Yamashiro restaurant, surrounding Hollywood compound now on sale
The famous Yamashiro restaurant and its surrounding property in Hollywood is on the market with a hefty price tag.The 7.3-acre compound with panoramic views of Los Angeles is one of the most iconic landmarks that's ingrained into Hollywood's rich history."It truly is one of the unique assets of the world," said Chris Bonbright, managing director of real estate company Avison Young.The German-born Bernhimer brothers began construction of the hilltop mansion, dubbed Hollywood Mountain, to display their collection of Asian art in 1911, according to the restaurant's website.Yamashiro, which translates to mountain palace in Japanese, could sell for over $100 million....
Beverly Hills’ Newest Members-Only Club Will Have a Restaurant and Garden Bar, a Private Entrance and a Car Concierge
Golden Triangle execs and Hollywood creatives will soon have a stylish new sanctuary for power wining and dining, working and beyond.Despite a Fight, South L.A.'s "Welcome to Black Beverly Hills" Billboard Comes Down Gravitas, a new workspace and social club, is set to open its 28,000-square-foot space later this year in Beverly Hills. Decked out in Carrara and Calacatta marble, the multi-story haven will house a restaurant with indoor-outdoor seating, an open-air garden bar with an unobstructed view of Santa Monica Boulevard, temperature-controlled wine lockers, private dining booths, a recording studio, two private rooms, a state-of-the-art conference room, a car club...
Questions mount after dozens of animals found dead at Fairmount Park lake in Riverside
For decades, Riverside residents enjoyed a scene of serenity at a local park's lake. But over the past few weeks, it's turned into a horrifying scene with dozens of dead animals.Many ducks, geese and other wildlife have turned up dead at the Fairmount Park lake.One resident who visits the lake almost every day started to notice the problem earlier this month."I mean, just two weeks ago it was beautiful. We loved coming here," said Jennifer Taylor, who held back tears over the loss of so many animals. "Now I can't even sleep at night because all I think about...
Elderly man attacked while eating lunch by homeless man in Whittier
An elderly man was punched in the face by a homeless man in Whittier on Thursday afternoon in a seemingly unprovoked attack. The man was punched in the face as he was enjoying his lunch on the patio of Mimo's Café. "Without a warning, he just got up and...
Sparks Rookie Rickea Jackson Makes WNBA History With Big Announcement
While she doesn't get all the attention that fellow rookies Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark receive, Los Angeles Sparks rookie Rickea Jackson is quietly putting together a fantastic first season in the WNBA. And in the wake of that success, Jackson just made WNBA history. Boardroom reported on ...
‘Welcome to my crib.' A look inside Olympic surfer Caroline Marks' home in San Clemente
The San Clemente home of Caroline Marks is a trophy case. As a wooden sculpture trophy from a competition in Tahiti stands on her mantle, a bedazzled surfboard she received for winning second place at the Hurley Pro competition at Sunset Beach is standing tall in one corner of her home.
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