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Deputy Shoots Man During Aggressive Encounter in Thousand Oaks
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., June 30 (KNN) — A deputy was involved in a shooting that left a man in critical condition after an aggressive encounter on a… Read more "Deputy Shoots Man During Aggressive Encounter in Thousand Oaks">
Rebecca Grossman murder trial: Newly released video shows socialite after deadly crash
LOS ANGELES – FOX 11 obtained evidence used in court during the Rebecca Grossman trial. The videos and the animation rendering shown in court ultimately led to Grossman being convicted of murdering two kids in the 2020 Westlake Village crash. Grossman, who is now 61, was found guilty on...
Video shows thieves giving each other high-fives after wild jewelry heist
WEST HOLLYWOOD, California (KABC) — A group of thieves pulled off a shocking jewelry heist in West Hollywood, and surveillance video captured the group celebrating and even giving each other high-fives. It happened last week between June 17 and June 18 at Huener Jewelry on Santa Monica Boulevard and...
Video shows as pair of burglars hit West Hollywood apartment building's mailroom
Authorities are searching for a pair of burglars who hit the mailroom of a West Hollywood apartment building over the weekend. It happened just after midnight Sunday morning, when two men wearing face coverings hit the Kings Road Towers.
Residents of popular Southern California city on edge amid wave of violence
After a wave of violent incidents in Santa Monica, residents and city officials are expressing some serious concerns, with the city’s mayor asking for emergency funds, more police and state assistance. “There’s beautiful things about the city, but we’re losing it,” Christina Tullock, who lives on the Santa Monica-Venice border, said. Tullock told KTLA’s […]
Family-Run Theft Operation Busted by LAPD and SMPD in Southern California
The LAPD and SMPD successfully dismantled a family-run theft operation in Southern California, arresting Jacqueline Parker and her two sons, Timothy Gamble and Brent Parker. The Parker family's theft spree, impacting 25 businesses over three months and causing over $650,000 in losses. The trio faces nearly 50 felony counts, including...
He went to the beach to clean up garbage. He left with broken bones and a concussion
A man clearing garbage from the beach was brutally attacked in Santa Monica on Saturday night. He was beaten unconscious and has no idea who did it — or why. Venice resident Josey Peters could be called the “guru of garbage.” He’s been collecting refuse and debris from the beach for nearly two decades. The […]
West Hollywood neighbors concerned about fires in abandoned home
After another vacant house went up in flames, West Hollywood neighbors Tuesday called for city officials to better manage abandoned properties. The latest incident happened Friday night on North Fairfax Avenue near Fountain Avenue at a property, which neighbors said had been subject to a host of trespasser and illegal tenant problems over the years.
DA George Gascón Announces Charges for Vicious Attacks on Two Women and a Teenager
Jawann Garnett Charged with Attempted Murder and Assault on Santa Monica Beach. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Jawann Garnett has been charged with attempting to murder and assaulting a 17-year-old girl and a 72-year-old woman and assaulting a 25-year-old woman on Santa Monica Beach on June 24.
Rash of violence in Santa Monica is a cause for concern by city officials
A rash of violence in Santa Monica has been a cause for concern by city officials who worry about what they say has become a troubling trend.Santa Monica Mayor Phil Brock last week asked for emergency funding to supplement police throughout the summer amid a rash of crime. But he said he didn't get the help he was seeking."The City Council proposed a study," said Brock. "Honestly, as a public official, I am sick and tired of studies. I see it on my streets. I see what's happening in my parks, in my sidewalks, that's the study. Take action."Brock's call...
Residents angry after fire breaks out at West Hollywood squatter house
A fire that broke out at a vacant West Hollywood home has left residents angry as squatters are believed to be behind the blaze. The home, located at 7909 Fountain Ave. was found engulfed in flames on June 28. Neighbors have complained about squatters constantly breaking into the property, with many believing the home is […]
Photos: Vehicle collision involving structure
The Los Angeles County Fire Department and Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a traffic collision involving a structure on Monday afternoon at the Promenade in Valencia. A newer model White SUV Lexus hit the cinder block wall of the Peet’s Coffee business at the Promenade. There...
Two Men Injured, Five Men Arrested in Fight Near Santa Monica Pier
SANTA MONICA -A fight involving about 20 men near the Santa Monica Pier Saturday afternoon left one man with a stab wound, one man with a possibly broken ankle and five men in custody. According to Santa Monica police, some 20 men were involved in the violent brawl that broke...
Venice Resident, Known for Trash Cleanup Volunteer Work, Gets Brutally Attacked
The L.A. Times Ran a Feature Story on Peters, Describing His Hobby of Cleaning up the Ballona Creek. Josey Peters, a Venice resident known for his voluntary work of picking up debris and trash from local beaches and tributaries, was brutally attacked in Santa Monica over the weekend; an incident that reportedly left him unconscious without knowing who carried out the attack.
Santa Monica Police Department Announces Safety Measures for July 4th Weekend
Increased Officer Deployment, Safety Tips to Ensure a Secure and Enjoyable Holiday. With Independence Day approaching, the City of Santa Monica has issued a list of holiday safety reminders to ensure a wonderful and safe holiday. With the 4th of July holiday and weekend just days away, the Santa Monica...
Culver City Police Seek Help Finding Missing 75-Year-Old Woman
Last Seen at Medical Facility; Suffers from Cognitive Impairment. The Culver City Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating Sylvia Dorsey, 75, who was last seen on Wednesday, June 26, around 6:30 a.m. at a medical facility in the 3800 block of Delmas Terrace. Dorsey, who...
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