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California city replaces police cars with Teslas, becoming first city with all-EV fleet
A city in Los Angeles County announced it has become the first in the nation to switch to an all electric police vehicle fleet. The South Pasadena Police Department's zero-emission fleet consists of 20 new Tesla vehicles that will be charged at city hall, according to a news release. The Tesla Model Y police cruisers proved to outperform its gas-powered ones while also being safer, cheaper and eliminating greenhouse gas emissions, the department said.
Driver Arrested After Running Cyclist Off Mandeville Canyon Road and Leading Police on Chase
Suspect Commits Hit and Run in Brentwood, Leads Police on Dangerous Pursuit. A driver was arrested after allegedly running a cyclist off the road in Brentwood, Los Angeles, injuring the cyclist, and then leading police on a chase through Malibu that eventually ended in Ventura County, as reported by Fox 11 News. The incident occurred around 8:00 a.m. Thursday on Mandeville Canyon Road.
Walters: LA County supervisors embrace reform that dilutes their power
It’s axiomatic that institutions, whether governmental, academic, philanthropic or corporate, rarely reform themselves. Universally, if systemic change occurs, it tends to come from outside the existing structure for one overriding reason: Those who wield authority within the institution don’t want to risk having their powers diluted or eliminated. California’s recent history offers several cogent examples...
San Dimas woman charged with murdering wife, attacking mother-in-law with sword
SAN DIMAS, California — A San Dimas woman has been charged with allegedly murdering her wife and attempting to murder her mother-in-law with a sword, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. Weichien Huang, 44, is accused of fatally stabbing her wife, Fei Chen Chen, and injuring...
'Surprise' landslide was actually months in the making
Some residents noticed cracks in their homes three months before the disaster. People living in landslide-prone areas tend to be more aware of the risk during stormy weather when wet soil can lose its grip and give way. When a landslide occurs during hot, dry weather, like what happened in...
Hot Spots for Ice Cream
Ice cream stories always get us to click. Thanks to EaterLA for posting a recent compilation of the best ice creameries in the city. Larchmont’s Awan and Bacio di Latte made their list, however, the story didn’t note the Larchmont locations but we’ve got you covered. With...
Man Killed After Driving off the Road in Littlerock Identified
A 19-year-old man who died after the vehicle he was driving went off a Littlerock road and down an embankment was identified Tuesday. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner’s office identified the victim as Kevin Serran. The crash occurred at 3:36 a.m. Monday on the Pearblossom (136)...
Help Needed To Locate Residential Burglary Suspects
MALIBU—On Thursday, July 25, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department – Lost Hills Station reported they need the public’s help to identify several suspects involved in an attempted residential burglary. The incident was reported on the 3800 block of Algonaut Drive in Calabasas. The burglary was...
Public Health issues ocean water use warnings for several beaches
High bacteria levels have prompted the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to issue ocean water use warnings for multiple L.A. County beaches on Monday. Officials are encouraging beachgoers to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in the ocean water at the following locations: However, it’s not all bad news. A warning for the beach […]
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