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Mother of Raejonette Morgan meets with LA County sheriff and speaks out
The mother of Raejonette Morgan spoke out Wednesday after meeting with Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna, nearly two weeks after a deputy's response to her daughter's killing drew criticism from her and others.On July 2, Morgan was found shot to death inside a car riddled in bullet holes near the West Athens neighborhood in South Los Angeles. She was shot near the Vermont Avenue exit of the 105 Freeway around 7:30 p.m., sheriff's officials said.The 22-year-old college student was rushed to a hospital, where she pronounced dead two days later.But video surfaced online showing a Los Angeles County deputy...
Slim 400's Murderer Receives 32-Year Prison Sentence
The rapper was fatally shot in December 2021 outside of his home in Inglewood, California. Slim 400’s murderer has received a lengthy prison sentence. On Tuesday, July 16, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced in a press release that Michael Terry, who killed the rapper in 2021, was sentenced to 32 years in prison. Terry, 35, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter on July 15.
Teen fatally shot while working at SoCal smoke shop: 'You took the most precious soul ever'
An 18-year-old who just graduated high school was shot and killed while working at a smoke shop in Lancaster, and the suspects on Wednesday remained outstanding.The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Smoke Hookah on West Avenue I, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.Homicide investigators are still trying to piece together what exactly happened, but it stemmed from some sort of argument between the victim and two men who entered the store.One of the suspects took out a gun and shot the victim before they both took off running. Authorities have not confirmed what the fight was...
Bodycam video shows moments before deputies open fire on rooftop gunman who shot at LASD helicopter
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department released dramatic body camera footage of a shooting in which deputies opened fire on a man who shot at an LASD helicopter while standing on the roof of a home in West Rancho Dominguez.The incident happened on the evening of June 13.According to the sheriff's department, deputies responded to a report of an armed man possibly under the influence in a backyard in the 14600 block of Cahita Avenue, just south of Rosecrans Avenue.The person who called 911 told dispatchers the man, who was identified by investigators as 30-year-old Jerman Magana, was "high on...
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California cops apparently want Cybertrucks now
LOS ANGELES - Tesla patrol vehicles aren't something new in California. Police departments across the Golden State already use or are testing Tesla patrol cars. The Anaheim Police Department, for example, debuted Model Y patrol vehicles in April. "The Tesla Model Y was selected for its advanced features, including rapid...
California first state to get federal funds for hydrogen energy hub to help replace fossil fuels
California will be the first state to receive federal funds under a program to create regional networks, or "hubs," that produce hydrogen as an energy source for vehicles, manufacturing and generating electricity, officials announced Wednesday.The U.S. Department of Energy said the California Hydrogen Hub will receive an initial $30 million to begin its planning and design phase. The state will eventually receive up to $1.2 billion for the project that is a key part of the Biden administration's agenda to slow climate change.The administration in October selected seven regional hubs for the $7 billion program that will kickstart development and...
Gambler in Southern California hits $1.5 million jackpot on $30 wager
One lucky gambler might have had the best Independence Day ever after placing a $30 bet and winning more than $1.5 million at a Southern California casino. The winner, identified only as a “senior Riverside resident,” placed a $25 bet plus a $5 progressive wager on Fortune Pai Gow that hit a jackpot of $1,517, […]
SoCal Ports are Optimistic After Solid First Half of 2024
Based on the strength of the U.S. economy and positive momentum, Southern California’s two container ports sounded an optimistic note for the remainder of 2024. Both Los Angeles and Long Beach reported a strong first half of 2024 with increases over 2023 and with Long Beach achieving its strongest June on record.
CalMatters’ 9th anniversary: Trusted community-centered journalism, now with The Markup
Nine years ago today, CalMatters started publishing journalism to hold officials accountable, reveal unseen community issues and empower Californians. Our nonprofit newsroom has grown steadily over time, but this year has been especially unique: We added The Markup’s tech-focused team, hosted the inaugural CalMatters Ideas Festival in Sacramento, debuted the government transparency tool Digital Democracy, and started airing on California TV five nights a week through PBS SoCal.
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