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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...
Woman who was assaulted near Venice Canals files claim against city of LA
A woman who was brutally beaten and sexually assaulted while walking near the Venice Canals has filed a $5 million claim against the city of Los Angeles.Mary Klein was walking near the neighborhood's famed canals on April 6 when the suspect approached her from behind and struck her with a blunt object, leaving her unconscious, authorities said. The suspect similarly attacked another woman about an hour later as she was walking near the Sherman Canal. That woman died of her injuries on May 20.According to the Los Angeles Times, Klein says the city was negligent in its duty to provide safe streets. Klein told the LA Times she filed her claim to urge the government to do more to protect its citizens.The suspect, Anthony Francisco Jones, 30, was taken into custody on April 11 in San Diego, according to Los Angeles police.The victims didn't know Jones and police didn't know him either. His only prior misdemeanor offenses happened in Oklahoma.Jones was sentenced in September to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the sexual assault against both women and the murder of one.
2 Los Angeles grocery stores vandalized within an hour
Two grocery stores in L.A.’s Westlake neighborhood were vandalized early Monday morning, police say. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to a citizen call reporting a window smash in the 1100 block of 6th Street at 4:32 a.m. When they got to the scene, officers found the front entryway to the store, […]
Woman keeps driving after being shot in leg in Panorama City
A woman who was shot in the leg while in her car didn’t let the bullet stop her from driving away late Monday night. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers were first dispatched to the 8700 block of Noble Avenue in Panorama City at 11:10 p.m. and upon arriving, located a female victim […]
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!
Detectives Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Woman
Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are seeking the public’s help locating a missing Santa Clarita woman. Nawal Ilene is a 22 year old female White who was last contacted on Oct. 7, 2024 on the 19300 block of Fairweather Street in Santa Clarita. Nawal is 5’02” tall, 200lbs, with ...
Abandoned Building Fire in West Hollywood Leaves Firefighter Injured
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 8 (KNN) — A blazing fire consuming an abandoned building in West Hollywood overnight left one firefighter, who fell through the floor, injured.… Read more "Abandoned Building Fire in West Hollywood Leaves Firefighter Injured">
These cities are the ‘safest’ in America, new study says
The quality of schools, traffic and entertainment offerings are among the variety of factors you consider before moving to a new city. Another is safety. Threats ranging from public health crises and natural disasters to mass shootings and traffic accidents, safety concerns extend beyond physical harm, according to a study conducted by personal finance company […]
Man suspected of domestic violence arrested after Norwalk barricade
A man suspected of domestic violence was taken into custody Monday following a barricade in a residential neighborhood in Norwalk. Deputies were sent to the 13000 block of Norwalk Boulevard about 8 a.m.
Hundreds attend emotional October 7 Memorials in Los Angeles
Hundreds of people gathered in Los Angeles on Sunday for the first memorial commemorating the lives lost in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. One year ago, Hamas infiltrated Southern Israel, killed 1,400 people, took over 100 hostages, and ultimately ignited the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. On Sunday night in Los Angeles, the Museum […]
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