Punitive Damages Claim Against El Monte Motel Dropped in Officer’s Death
Relatives of one of two El Monte police officers who was fatally shot by a convicted felon in that city in 2022 have dropped their punitive damages claim against the motel where the tragedy occurred. Officers Joseph Santana and Michael Paredes responded to a report of a stabbing on June 14 at the Siesta Inn, […]
Vaccinations Offered After Possible Hepatitis Exposure at Men’s Central Jail
In the wake of a reported case of Hepatitis A in a person who was recently detained at the Men’s Central Jail, Los Angeles County health officials Saturday will begin offering free hepatitis vaccinations to anyone who may have been exposed. People who were at the jail between May 13 and May 28 were urged […]
Enlarged Heart, Cocaine Use Factors in Death of Man Tased by LAPD Officers
A Washington, D.C. teacher who was Tased multiple times by Los Angeles police following a traffic collision in Venice Jan. 3 died from the effects of an enlarged heart and cocaine use, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The results came from a Jan. 11 autopsy on 31-year-old Keenan Anderson and additional tests […]
Ricochet Injures Woman in Pacoima Shooting
A 36-year-old woman was wounded after a stray bullet hit her during an argument between two unidentified men at a Pacoima restaurant, authorities said Saturday. Los Angeles Police officers were called at 11:40 p.m. Friday to Van Nuys Boulevard and San Fernando Road where they learned two men began arguing in the restaurant when one […]
Crime Against the Vulnerable a Priority for Region’s Top Federal Prosecutor
As the top federal prosecutor for the Central District of California — which includes Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties — U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada says his overriding goal is making an impact in the lives of the most vulnerable. That includes children, the elderly, immigrants and other groups that seem powerless against criminals of […]
No Tickets Sold With All Six Mega Millions Lottery Numbers
There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery and the estimated jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing is $218 million. There were also no tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game, announced. The numbers drawn […]
Man With History of Heart Failure Reported Missing in La Mirada
A 60-year-old man who authorities say has a history of high blood pressure, heart and kidney failure was reported missing after leaving a convalescent hospital in La Mirada on foot, authorities said Saturday. Von Earlsal Cowan was last seen at 7:30 p.m. Friday on the 12200 block of La Mirada Boulevard between Nashville and Bluefield […]
Thousands Expected for Annual WeHo Pride Weekend Festivities
Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on West Hollywood Saturday for the annual WeHo Pride festival, billed as one of the largest celebrations of LGBTQ+ pride in the world. WeHo Pride events officially began Friday with a “Friday Night @OUTLOUD” concert at West Hollywood Park featuring Idina Menzel, Jessie Ware, Shangela and […]
Missing 88-Year-Old Man Found
An 88-year-old who man was the subject of a Silver Alert was found Friday evening. The California Highway Patrol reported at 9:56 p.m. that Israel Villaescusa had been located. No further details were available. Villaescusa was reported missing after last being seen about 4:30 p.m. Thursday near Pico Boulevard and Normandie Avenue in Harvard Heights, […]
Man Pleads Guilty to Groping, Hit-and-Run Collision
A 33-year-old man pleaded guilty Friday and was immediately sentenced to 146 days in jail for groping a 15-year-old girl and a woman at a party in Yorba Linda, and later getting into an alcohol-fueled hit-and-run collision while out of custody. Jimmy Paul Jimenez pleaded guilty to one count each of burglary, child molestation, committing […]
One Year Ago Today (June 3, 2022)…Megachurch Religious Leader Pleads Guilty to Sex Charges
One Year Ago Today (June 3, 2022)…Days before his trial was set to begin in downtown Los Angeles, the leader of a Mexico-based evangelical megachurch pleaded guilty to multiple sex-related charges involving minors, according to the state Attorney General’s Office. Naasón JoaquÃn GarcÃa — the 53-year-old leader of La Luz del Mundo, or Light of […]
