| | | | | Afternoon headlines for Monday, August 5, 2024 |
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Director David Lynch “Will Never Retire” Despite Homebound with Emphysema After initially indicating he would likely have to retire from filmmaking due to health concerns, legendary director David Lynch has rewritten the script — and, in a social-media post Monday, now says he “will never retire.” The “Blue Velvet” director and “Twin Peaks” creator clarified his future in a statement on X, following an article […]
51-Year-Old Man ID’d in Fatal Long Beach Crash A 51-year-old man who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Long Beach that also critically injured a woman was identified Monday by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. The suspect, 34-year-old Guillermo Penaloza of Long Beach, was observed in a Chevrolet Suburban by officers who were doing pro-active patrols in the area […]
Irvine Police Shoot Former Caregiver Suspected of Fatally Stabbing Disabled Man A disabled man was fatally stabbed by a former caregiver, who was later shot and killed by police in Irvine Monday, police said. A caregiver called police about 2:15 a.m. when he found 38-year-old John Alexander Bash III — who was paralyzed and relied on a wheelchair — bloodied and unconscious, police said. When officers […]
Councilwoman Hutt Attends Park Groundbreaking in KTown City officials broke ground Monday on what is being billed as Koreatown’s newest park in more than 100 years. In a ceremony Monday morning, Los Angeles City Councilwoman Heather Hutt, alongside officials from the Department of Recreation and Parks and the Bureau of Engineering, celebrated the future park near the Pio Pico Library. “The Pio […]
Business Owners Get Your Coin! Applications Open for City Grants Business owners who have been an integral part of their communities for 20 or more years can now apply for grants worth up to $20,000 under a city program, it was announced Monday. The Los Angeles Economic Workforce Development Department launched its Legacy Business Program in February. The initiative is aimed at supporting long-standing businesses […]
Two Foreign Nationals Accused of LACo Robbery Spree One of two men indicted in an armed robbery spree at convenience stores in the Southland pleaded not guilty Monday and was scheduled for trial in September. Jesus Soto-Parada, 26, had been deported to el Salvador during the robbery spree, but later returned to the country and was found living in South Los Angeles, according […]
Compton Shooting Victim Found in Crash ID’d A 22-year-old man who was shot to death in Compton and found in a vehicle involved in a major traffic collision was identified Monday by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. The shooting was reported about 7:05 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of South Bentley Avenue at East Greenleaf Boulevard. When deputies arrived, […]
Teen Killed in Boyle Heights Shooting ID’d A 19-year-old man who was killed in a shooting in a commercial area of Boyle Heights was identified Monday by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. The shooting was reported at 3:20 p.m. Saturday in the 3000 block of Wabash Avenue, near North Evergreen Avenue, said Los Angeles Police Department Officer Tony Im. […]
25-Year-Old Texan Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Possession A 25-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old Mission Viejo girl with cerebral palsy pleaded guilty Monday. Nathan Keyshawn Williams pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography. Williams was indicted in December 2021 on charges of travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor, transportation of child pornography and possession […]
Prospective Jurors in Girardi Trial Asked About Social Media Usage, Reality TV Consumption Jury selection is expected to begin Tuesday in the trial of disbarred attorney Tom Girardi, the once-high-powered litigator who faces federal criminal charges for allegedly embezzling millions of dollars in settlement funds from his clients. Prospective jurors will be asked about their exposure to true crime television, their use of social media, and whether they’ve […]
LBPD Investigate Fatal Shooting of Teen An investigation was continuing Monday into a shooting in Long Beach that fatally wounded a 16-year-old boy. Officers were sent to the 3300 block of 67th Street about 2:40 p.m. Sunday “regarding multiple reports of a person who was shot in the street,” the Long Beach Police Department reported. “Upon arrival, officers located a male […]
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