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Los Angeles, Southern California to See Cooler Temperatures as Week Progresses
LOS ANGELES – A gradual cooling trend is expected to hit the Los Angeles region through the rest of the week, bringing relief from the recent heat wave. According to the National Weather Service, inland areas will see temperatures drop slightly, though they will remain 4-8 degrees above normal through Friday. Coastal areas will experience near-normal or slightly below-normal temperatures, with dense morning fog expected.
L.A. County tortilla manufacturer failed to pay 72 workers: Department of Labor
The United States Department of Labor has concluded its investigation into a Los Angeles County-based tortilla manufacturer and found that they did not pay more than 70 workers for all hours worked or overtime. According to a news brief issued by the DOL on Monday, the wholesale tortilla manufacturing company – La Flor de Mexico […]
Investigation underway after plane crashes on Catalina Island
A plane crashed Tuesday on Catalina Island, authorities confirmed to Eyewitness News.Details are limited but the crash happened sometime Tuesday evening. It's unclear what caused the crash and details regarding injuries have not been released.The video featured in the media player above is the ABC7 Los Angeles 24/7 streaming channelABC7 has contacted the Federal Aviation Administration and the Los Angeles County Sheriff - Avalon Station for more information.This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
‘Flash Robbery’ at Los Angeles Area Mall Leads to Six Arrests
Six arrests have been made and six other suspects are being sought in relation to what the Los Angeles Police Department has described as a “flash rob” style robbery at the Westfield Topanga Mall in Canoga Park, Calif. on Friday.Gucci Changes Continue, New CEO Will Take Lead in 2025 The LAPD’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force said Monday that the incident involved 12 people, who ran into two stores, and stole more than $90,000 worth of merchandise “within minutes” on Friday around 5:15 p.m. PST. The suspects were wearing masks and hooded sweatshirts and they “overwhelmed the security and knocked over...
Big rig carrying hydrogen tanks catches on fire in Commerce
A big rig carrying two tankers towing 130,000 cubic feet of compressed hydrogen caught fire in the Commerce area on Tuesday, threatening nearby buildings and prompting evacuations, officials say.The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the hazmat incident at around 12:20 p.m. at the 2700 block of south Garfield Avenue behind a warehouse.LACOFD said the tanks are possibly leaking into the flames.A quarter mile evacuation order is in place, which includes several large commercial buildings.HAZMAT INCIDENT| FS50 | 2700 Blk S Garfield Ave. | #Commerce | At approx. 12:20 p.m., #LACoFD units responded to a tractor trailer with two tanks possibly leaking. A 1/4 mile evacuation has been ordered.#GarfieldIC— L.A. County Fire Department (@LACoFDPIO) October 8, 2024 It is unclear what caused the fire, but the driver reported hearing a noise and then seeing the flames, according to LACOFD.Video from the scene shows the back of the big rig with flames, sending plumes of black smoke into the air.
Halloween events in Southern California
Here's a list of Halloween events around Southern California. Share your Halloween haunts with #abc7eyewitness!LOS ANGELES COUNTYHalloween Horror NightsSeptember 5 - November 3 on select datesThe amusement park guarantees a living, breathing, three-dimensional world of horror with terrifying experiences from TV and movies.Universal Studios100 Universal City Plaza, Universal Cityuniversalstudioshollywood.comFright FestSeptember 7 - November 3 on select datesFright Fest is back at Six Flags Magic Mountain. You can expect haunted mazes, scare zones, and scream-worthy rides.Six Flags26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valenciasixflags.comLos Angeles Haunted HayrideSeptember 21 - November 2 on select datesThe 30-acre attraction consists of a nighttime tractor ride where you...
Metro ambassador saves stabbing victim in Los Angeles County
A Los Angeles County supervisor commended the actions of a Metro ambassador for helping a woman after a suspect stabbed her at a bus stop."The safety of our community members is my top priority, and I commend the quick actions of the Metro Ambassador who assisted the victim," Supervisor Hilda Solis said. A Metro spokesperson said the assault happened at the bus stop at Marengo and State streets in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Northeast LA, next to Los Angeles General Medical Center. A spokesperson from the Los Angeles Police Department said the 52-year-old woman was waiting for the bus...
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 […]
'Pillowcase Rapist' approved for Antelope Valley placement by L.A. judge
Despite opposition, a sexually violent predator known as the Pillowcase Rapist will be allowed to live at a home in the Antelope Valley community of Juniper Hills upon his release from a state hospital, according to a judge’s ruling released Tuesday.
Suspect steals ambulance and leads police on highway pursuit
The California High Patrol pursued a stolen ambulance near the Orange-Los Angeles County border Tuesday night. The suspect drove down the CA-91 Freeway after allegedly stealing the ambulance from Orange City Fire Department personnel at Foothill Regional Medical Center in Tustin. According to Fire Chief Robert Stefano, the suspect stole the ambulance as paramedics dropped off a patient at the hospital.After learning about the theft, police started chasing the car near Downey. During the entire ordeal, the ambulance's rear doors were wide open and a side door slid ajar several times. The suspect stopped on the side of the southbound 710 Freeway at East Carson Street just north of where the road splits to the 405 Freeway. He stepped out of the vehicle and surrendered to officers without further incident.
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