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Two Killed, Several Wounded in Latest Shooting in Lancaster Two men were fatally shot and several others were injured in a shooting in Lancaster, authorities said Thursday. Investigators responded to the 800 block of East Avenue J-12 around 5:55 p.m. Wednesday regarding a shooting, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff’s officials said both victims were taken to a hospital, where they […]
  
Starbucks Attorneys Call for Dismissal of Former Barista’s Harassment Suit Starbucks Corp. is urging dismissal of a lawsuit recently filed by female barista at a Malibu store, who contends that she was forced to resign earlier this year after management did not do enough to stop two male co-workers from sexually harassing her in the workplace. Elisabeth Bradley’s Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit alleges sexual […]
Man Found Dead in Duarte After Altercation A man was found dead in Duarte and authorities Thursday are investigating his death after what police said began as a domestic dispute. Sheriff’s deputies were called at 6:49 p.m. Wednesday to the 2500 block of Maynard Drive, south of Mt. Olive Drive, where they found the victim, said sheriff’s homicide Lt. Michael Modica. Fox […]
MacArthur Park to Benefit from $3 Million for Respite Center The city of Los Angeles is moving forward Thursday with $3 million in funding for the establishment of a respite center within half-a-mile radius of MacArthur Park, which one official described as the “epicenter of overdoses.” “We’re bringing in everything to elevate the quality of life in that area, but the most important thing of […]
Average LA, Orange County Gas Prices Drop The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Thursday a half-cent to $4.794, a day after it decreased two-tenths of a cent. The average price is one-tenth of a cent less than one week ago, 28.8 cents lower than one month ago and 10.3 cents below what it […]
Fire Extinguished at Apartment in West Adams Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters knocked down a fire in a second-floor unit at an apartment building in the West Adams area. Fire crews were called at 2:21 a.m. to 1935 S. La Salle Ave. near Washington Boulevard where they encountered an intense fire at the 29,000 square foot, three-story, 33-unit garden-style building, said LAFD […]
City Council Designates Former Home of Marilyn Monroe as LA Landmark The former home of Marilyn Monroe is officially a Los Angeles historic cultural monument Thursday, as city officials confirmed the designation after previously delaying the vote to address concerns from the property owners and neighborhood residents. In a 12-0 vote, council members approved a motion — introduced by Councilwoman Traci Park, who represents the 11th […]
Armed Suspect Fatally Shot by Police in Pomona Identified An armed suspect who was fatally shot by officers from the Pomona Police Department was identified by county authorities Thursday. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner’s office identified the suspect as Rolando Esquivel, 40. The shooting occurred at 11:57 p.m. Tuesday and Pomona police officers responded to the intersection of North Hamilton Boulevard […]
Man Shot to Death in Compton A man was fatally shot in Compton and sheriff’s homicide detectives Thursday are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Sheriff’s deputies responded at 10:54 p.m. Wednesday to the 800 block of North Rose Avenue near East Elm Street, where they found the victim, said homicide Lt. Michael Modica. The victim was pronounced dead at the […]
Bill Cobbs, Actor in `Night at the Museum,’ `Hudsucker Proxy,’ Dies at 90 Funeral arrangements were pending Thursday for Bill Cobbs, a prolific character actor who had a long career in Hollywood with key roles in films such as “The Hudsucker Proxy,” “Night at the Museum” and “Sunshine State.” Cobbs, who was 90, died in Riverside, it was announced Wednesday. The actor’s brother, pastor Thomas G. Cobbs, shared […]
One Year Ago Today (June 27, 2023)…Report: Hate Crime Events Rose by 20% between 2021-2022 One Year Ago Today (June 27, 2023)…Reported hate crime events in California increased by 20.2% in 2022 compared to the previous year, with such crimes based on sexual orientation spiking up by 29% and those against Black residents increasing by 27.1%, according to a report released in Los Angeles by Attorney General Rob Bonta. “This […]
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