Over 500 Arrests Reported in Statewide Anti-Human Trafficking Operation

More than 500 arrests were made in a week-long, statewide anti-human trafficking operation that included personnel from the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, authorities said Tuesday. The 10th annual Operation Reclaim and Rebuild, which was conducted from Jan. 21-27, involved more than 95 federal, state and local agencies, including […]

Storm System Set to Again Douse Southland by Thursday

The dry, warm weather that has bathed the Southland for the past few days is about to end, with a pair of storms expected to hit the area and bring significant rainfall to the region. The first storm system is expected to arrive in the area Wednesday night, with the brunt of it arriving early […]

Former Co-Owner of Baldwin Park Medical Lab Sentenced to Prison

The former co-owner of a Los Angeles County medical laboratory was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years behind bars for his role in a fraud scheme that exploited the COVID-19 pandemic and resulted in false billings and theft from federal programs. Imran Shams, 65, of Glendale, was also ordered to pay $31.7 million in restitution and […]

Memorial Plaque Stolen from Bruce’s Beach in Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach police Tuesday were searching for the person or people who stole a bronze plaque detailing the racially charged history of Bruce’s Beach. The theft, which was reported to police Monday, is the latest in a string of recent crimes in which thieves have made off with bronze or other metal items in hopes […]

LA County Tentatively Approves Sidewalk Vending Ordinance

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday tentatively approved a pair of ordinances regulating sidewalk food vendors, including the establishment of fees that the county hopes to largely subsidize. The ordinances will both return to the board for final approval next week. According to Supervisor Hilda Solis’ office, there are roughly 10,000 sidewalk vendors […]

Endeavour’s Final Flight: Shuttle Lifted Into New Upright Display

The space shuttle Endeavour completed its final flight Tuesday, as California Science Center crews hoisted the retired orbiter into the air over Exposition Park and lowered it into place in a one-of-a-kind launch-ready vertical display. Endeavour, which made its last space flight 13 years ago and has been on display horizontally at the Science Center […]

Nine SoCal Residents Charged in Cross-Border Drug Trafficking Takedown

Nine Southern California residents have been charged in federal indictments targeting an alleged drug pipeline in which suspected members of an organized crime ring imported hundreds of pounds of cocaine and other narcotics from Mexico through Los Angeles for export to Canada or distribution throughout the United States, officials announced Tuesday. Two federal grand jury […]

Hit-And-Run Motorcyclist Sought in Pedestrian’s Death

Authorities appealed for the public’s help Tuesday to find a hit-and-run motorcyclist who fatally injured a pedestrian in the south Los Angeles area in May 2023. The crash occurred at about 11:45 p.m. May 4 on Western Avenue at 79th Street, the Los Angeles Police Department reported. Raymond Peters, 72, died at a hospital, according […]

Woman Charged With Murdering 4-Year-Old Daughter

A woman was charged Tuesday with murder and assault in connection with the death of her 4-year-old daughter, who was found unresponsive last week in a vehicle in East Los Angeles. Maria Del Refugio Avalos, 38, was set to be arraigned Tuesday afternoon in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom on one count each of murder […]

Chargers Hire Ravens’ Joe Hortiz as General Manager

The Los Angeles Chargers Tuesday formally announced the hiring of Baltimore Ravens director of player personnel Joe Hortiz as the team’s new general manager. “Joe is one of the most respected player evaluators and personnel minds in the league whose contributions to the Ravens front office over the past two decades cannot be overstated,” Chargers […]

Grammy Museum Renames Outdoor Space as Ray Charles Terrace

The rooftop terrace at the Grammy Museum in downtown Los Angeles officially has a new name Tuesday, with the space dedicated in honor of legendary musician Ray Charles. The Ray Charles Terrace was officially opened Monday night with a gala event hosted by Grammy-winning producer Jimmy Jam. Aloe Blacc and Jac Ross both performed at […]