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Porter Ranch man accused of not getting 3-month-old son help when he was injured, later died
A Porter Ranch man was in court Monday in connection with the death of his 3-month-old son. The baby's mother is facing a murder charge.Eric Shannon Johnson was charged with one count of child abuse under circumstances or conditions likely to cause great bodily injury or death. Johnson pleaded not guilty.Prosecutors said in the courtroom baby Shannon Johnson suffered 3rd-degree burns in late August and had a gash to his head. They said the baby was in dire need of medical attention, and Johnson failed to get the baby help, fearing the Department of Children and Family Services would get...
10 Scariest Ghost Tours To Try Around Los Angeles… If You Dare
Ghosts are a spooky topic! Even though science hasn’t proven they exist, many of us have stories about strange noises, odd shadows, or ghostly figures we’ve seen. Some places have more ghost stories than others, with tales of eerie events that happened there. Check out some of the best and scariest ghost tours in L.A. to hear these chilling stories! Get ready for a captivating 1.5-hour paranormal tour in Los Angeles with The Haunt, where you’ll explore Chinatown’s ghostly past and its haunting architecture. Use professional ghost hunting tools and dive into hands-on paranormal investigations. Discover the spooky side of this vibrant neighborhood and hear tales that’ll keep you on your toes. It’s an unforgettable adventure into the world of ghostly encounters!
Fire at infamous Los Angeles hotel started by scooter
Firefighters battled a fire late Monday inside the historic Cecil Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, which authorities said was sparked by a scooter. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, crews were dispatched to the hotel, located at 640 Main Street, at 10:47 p.m. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find heavy smoke coming from […]
ACLU SoCal Demands LAPD Officers Stop Obstructing L.A. TACO Reporter From Filming Homeless ‘Sweeps’
On Tuesday, attorneys with the American Civil Liberties Union SoCal (ACLU SoCal) and First Amendment Coalition sent a letter to LAPD Interim Chief Dominic Choi on behalf of L.A. TACO Investigative Reporter Lexis-Olivier Ray, demanding that Choi order his officers to not obstruct Ray’s access to documenting homeless encampment cleanups.
Police searching for hit-and-run driver that left 62-year-old woman dead in South LA
Investigators are searching for the hit-and-run driver who left a 62-year-old woman dead in the street in the Watts neighborhood of South Los Angeles on Monday. It happened at around 8:50 p.m. on Imperial Highway, just west of Parmelee Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. "The victim was walking southbound across Imperial Highway ... outside of a crosswalk, when she was struck by a two-toned silver or white sedan traveling eastbound on Imperial Highway," LAPD's statement said. "The driver of the sedan failed to stop and render aid as required by law and continued driving."On Monday, the victim was identified as 62-year-old Los Angeles woman Denise Barkus. As with all deadly hit-and-run collisions in Los Angeles, a standing reward of $50,000 has been offered by city officials for information that helps solve the case. Anyone who may know more is asked to contact LAPD at (323) 421-2500.
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