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At least a dozen teens detained following incident at Carson mall
At least a dozen teenagers were detained Saturday after the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call of a large disturbance outside the SouthBay Pavilion Mall in Carson. LASD said several deputies responded to the shopping plaza at about 5:20 p.m. Law enforcement received reports of a...
Disturbance involving 200 juveniles forces Carson shopping mall to close
A major disturbance involving hundreds of juveniles forced a busy shopping mall in Carson to close Saturday night. Authorities received reports of the large gathering at the SouthBay Pavilion Mall at around 5:20 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. During the gathering, a trash can was lit on fire and illegal fireworks […]
‘You have pulled over the wrong person’: Video shows controversial arrest of aide to LA District Attorney George Gascón
A newly released video has generated fresh controversy over the 2021 arrest of a top aide to Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón during a traffic stop in Azusa. Gascón’s chief of staff, Joseph Iniguez, and his then-fiance were arrested late on the night of Dec. 11, 2021,...
2 sheriff's deputies injured after chase from Compton to Long Beach ends in crash
Two sheriff's deputies were injured, and at least one of them was taken to the hospital, after a chase came to a crashing end in Long Beach overnight.The pursuit involved a suspect wanted for assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. It started around 4 a.m. in Compton and made its way over to Long Beach, where the suspect vehicle crashed on Atlantic Boulevard, north of the 91 Freeway.One of the pursuing sheriff's vehicles crashed into an island and a tree shortly after that.Two deputies were hurt and one was taken to the hospital. The extent of their injuries was not known.Up to four suspects were taken into custody in connection with the chase. It's unclear if any of them were injured.
LASD WeHo Alerts: July Among Deadliest Months for DUI Collisions
The West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station is reminding the community about the dangers of driving under the influence in the month of July, pointing out that it can be one of the most fatal months for traffic collisions. “Last year in the month of July, our traffic unit had 10...
MLK Jr. hospital secures $25 million in state funding to stay open for remainder of year
It was about a month ago that community members and leaders rallied for funding to keep the maternity ward at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital open.Now, they're celebrating. When Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the state budget last week, the hospital secured $25 million in funding.Tamara Robertson, who had her baby at the hospital, said the funding is vital because for many residents, MLK is their only option."When we speak to the maternal ward, it's one of the safest in the county," said Robertson. "They serve predominantly Black and brown women, and so even the thought of it closing is...
Dozens of teens detained after "large scale disturbance" at SouthBay Pavilion Mall
Dozens of teenagers were arrested following what police called a "large-scale disturbance" at the SouthBay Pavilion Mall in Carson on Saturday. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department were sent to the shopping center, located in the 20700 block of Avalon Boulevard, at around 2:30 p.m. after learning of the disturbance, which involved approximately 200 juveniles, according to a statement from Carson city officials. "The incident included the setting of a trash can on fire and the use of illegal fireworks within the mall premises," the statement said. The 73 juveniles who were detained allegedly refused to disperse. Three were reportedly from...
Teenager shot and killed in Inglewood
A teenager was shot and killed in Inglewood on Saturday. Investigators say that the incident happened a little after 4 p.m. in the 10800 block of Buford Avenue, according to a statement from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear. Deputies say that the victim, a 17-year-old boy, was taken to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced dead. His identity has not yet been released. Anyone with further information was urged to contact LASD's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
No injuries reported after train derails in Carson
No injuries have been reported after a Union Pacific train derailed in Carson on Sunday. It's unclear what exactly caused the train to go off the tracks near the 22400 block of Alameda Street, but Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department investigators say that there was some property damage that occurred as a result of the incident. Deputies also noted that Union Pacific Police will be handling the investigation. No further information was provided.SkyCal flew over the spot of the derailment, where several cars of the train could be seen turned on their side. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
JULY 17: Chemsex Town Hall
Chemsex, which involves using drugs as part of a sexual routine, is prevalent in the gay community and is often referred to as PnP (party and play). This practice includes using methamphetamines in conjunction with sexual activities, posing risks such as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, and potentially fatal overdoses.
California family's $444 receipt from Trader Joe's goes viral on social media: 'Insane'
A family shopping at a Westlake Village, California, location of Trader Joe's recently spent $444 on a week-and-a-half's worth of food, sparking a discussion on social media.
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