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Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death is expected to plead guilty
LOS ANGELES (AP) — One of two doctors charged in the investigation of the death of Matthew Perry is expected to plead guilty Wednesday in a federal court in Los Angeles to conspiring to distribute the surgical anesthetic ketamine. Dr. Mark Chavez, 54, of San Diego, signed a plea agreement with prosecutors in August and would be the third person to plead guilty in the aftermath of the “Friends” star’s fatal overdose last year. Prosecutors offered lesser charges to Chavez and two others in exchange for their cooperation as they go after two targets they deem more responsible for the overdose death: another doctor and an alleged dealer that they say was known as “ketamine queen” of Los Angeles. Chavez is free on bond after turning over his passport and surrendering his medical license, among other conditions.
Long Beach businesses continually targeted in destructive thefts
Residents are on edge after a string of destructive burglaries continues targeting Long Beach businesses. Surveillance video captured the moment a hooded suspect smashed their way into a restaurant and escaped with the cash register. The break-in occurred on Sept. 30 at Speak Cheezy pizzeria in the Belmont Heights neighborhood just after midnight. The owner, […]
'Business as usual' at Port of Los Angeles as dockworkers strike at East, Gulf Coast ports
The busiest port in the United States continues to move cargo as ports in the East and Gulf coasts come to a standstill."The cargo is flowing smoothly here at the port of Los Angeles," said Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles."The International Longshore Association covering ports from Maine to Texas have gone off the job today to try to get a better contract," Seroka said. "Out west, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union covers 29 ports across the West Coast and their contract is good for another five years."Thousands of dockworkers are on strike demanding better...
Magnitude 2.7 earthquake rumbles Malibu area overnight
A small earthquake with a magnitude of 2.7 rattled through the Santa Monica Mountains in Southern California early Wednesday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake struck around 1:45 a.m. approximately 3 miles from Malibu. The epicenter was located in the same area where a 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit less than a month ago on Sept. […]
40 Awesome and Exciting Ways to Spend October in Los Angeles
It's officially Fall, and I don't know about you, but I'm feeling the change. Here is a list of the best things to do in Los Angeles in October that will have you breaking out the cozy sweaters and crunching through invisible piles of golden leaves. Be sure to scroll to the end for the spooky fall feels happening all month long for Halloween!
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