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L.A. TACO Investigative Reporter ‘Detained’ While Filming Encampment ‘Sweep,’ Released Without Charges
Yesterday morning, L.A. TACO Investigative Reporter Lexis-Olivier Ray was handcuffed and detained in the back of a Los Angeles Police Department (LADP) patrol car for almost an hour. Ray was in the process of documenting a homeless encampment clearing on 6th Street, between Stanford and Towne avenues, in Skid Row.
Santa Monica police searching for assault suspect
Police are searching for a suspect wanted for an assault in Santa Monica. The assault occurred on Sept. 22 near the 1400 block of Alley 5 at around 12:35 a.m., according to the Santa Monica Police Department. Surveillance cameras captured the man running on the sidewalk while barefoot. He was last seen fleeing on Santa […]
The Cheapest Michelin Meal in Los Angeles: A $7.99 Culinary Gem
Los Angeles, known for its culinary diversity, is home to some of the best restaurants in the world. The city boasts high-end Michelin-starred dining experiences that can run up bills in the hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. However, you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy Michelin-recognized cuisine in LA. Enter Zhengyalov Hatz, an Armenian restaurant offering one of the cheapest Michelin meals you’ll find anywhere in the city—priced at just $7.99.
Do you need earthquake insurance? Here what you need to know about getting coverage
With multiple insurance companies limiting coverage throughout California, what does it mean for those seeking earthquake insurance?On Jan. 17, 1994, the ground started shaking and in less than ten seconds there was devastation all over Southern California. At the time, the Northridge earthquake was one of the world's most expensive natural disasters, causing an estimated $35 billion in damage.It changed insurance in the state."The insurance companies lost their shirts and they were going to leave the state, and so the California Earthquake Authority was created to be essentially the financial engine behind the ability for insurance companies to stay in...
Still No Signs Of Heidi Planck Three Years Later
Three years after she went missing and law enforcement was led to Chiquita Canyon Landfill, Heidi Planck remains missing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Heidi Planck (@findheidiplanck) Planck, then 38, was last seen on Oct. 17, 2021, when a surveillance camera caught sight of her walking her dog in ...
Oaks Christian student alleges 'shocking' racism in lawsuit
(This story was updated to include Oaks Christian School's response to the allegations, and to correct a misspelling of Inga Sanders' name.) A Black student at Oaks Christian School has sued the school, alleging rampant racism on the Westlake Village campus that included his fellow students holding a “mock slave auction,” taunting him...
Attempted murder charges filed in South L.A. shootout that wounded 6 bystanders
Los Angeles police said the victims were homeless people caught in the crossfire of a gang shootout, and that two suspects had already been arrested for allegedly participating in a flash mob-style robbery.
Power cut to thousands of customers amid elevated fire danger in SoCal
Santa Ana winds whipped through much of the Southland Friday, pushing temperatures upward and raising concerns about possible wildfires, and the gusty conditions were expected to continue through much of Saturday.Southern California Edison, meanwhile, warned customers in wind- and fire-prone areas that they could have their power cut as a precautionary measure aimed at preventing wildfires.As of Friday evening, nearly 3,200 SCE customers in Los Angeles County had their power shut off as a precautionary measure. Nearly 21,000 more customers in L.A. County were being advised by the utility that they could also lose power, along with nearly 7,800 in...
Los Angeles man indicted for assaulting federal officer
SACRAMENTO, California - A federal grand jury has indicted Hewer Berlany Santos, a 29-year-old from Los Angeles, on charges of assaulting a federal officer. The incident occurred on or about August 21, 2023, at a United States federal prison in Herlong, California, according to United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert. The assault resulted in bodily injury to the federal correctional officer, as stated in court documents. This case is the result of an investigation conducted by the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Haddy Abouzeid is leading the prosecution. If convicted, Santos faces a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. However, the final sentence will be determined by the court, considering applicable statutory factors and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. It is important to note that the charges are allegations, and Santos is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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