The Los Angeles Police Department is increasing patrols in downtown Los Angeles following a street takeover that recently spilled into a nearby apartment complex. Police said the expanded presence will include patrol cars, horse patrols, foot patrols and undercover officers in areas such as the Figueroa Street and L.A. Live corridor. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell … Read more
Police are investigating a hate crime at University of California, Irvine after a group of teenagers allegedly chased and harassed a student on campus. According to the UC Irvine Police Department, the incident occurred Feb. 27 at the Arroyo Vista Housing complex. The UC Irvine Black Student Union said five white teenagers riding e-bikes chased … Read more
Police are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a man severely injured in Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the collision happened around 12:34 a.m. on Jan. 19 in West Los Angeles. Investigators said a black Toyota Prius traveling south on Bringham Avenue struck a man who … Read more
A teenager in San Bernardino County was arrested last week after authorities say he assaulted a classmate with an airsoft gun. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies from the Yucaipa Police Station were contacted Friday evening by a social worker at Loma Linda University Medical Center. The social worker reported that a … Read more
Authorities in San Bernardino County are searching for a man accused of stealing a gold chain from a jewelry store in Victorville last week. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the incident happened shortly after 6:25 p.m. Thursday at a Kay Jewelers store on the 14000 block of Bear Valley Road. Investigators said … Read more
A 23-year-old man is facing potential DUI charges following a crash that left one person dead and two others injured in Los Angeles over the weekend. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the crash occurred around 10 p.m. Sunday in the Porter Ranch area. Investigators said a 2015 Acura was traveling at a high … Read more
A vacant home in the Larchmont neighborhood of Los Angeles was heavily damaged by a fire Sunday afternoon before firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control. According to news from the Los Angeles Fire Department, the fire was reported around 2:20 p.m. at a single-story residence in the 500 block of North St. … Read more
A woman was arrested Sunday after allegedly firing multiple gunshots at the Beverly Hills home of pop star Rihanna, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Police said officers responded to reports of gunfire around 1:15 p.m. in Beverly Hills. When officers arrived in the area, they located a suspect and took her into custody … Read more
A strong Santa Ana wind event is expected to impact much of Southern California through the weekend, bringing powerful gusts, warm temperatures and the potential for hazardous conditions. Meteorologists say winds began developing Friday and are expected to peak Saturday morning. The event has prompted a Next Weather Alert across the region through Sunday. According … Read more
A woman found dead at a homeless encampment in South Los Angeles has been identified by authorities. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said the victim was 36-year-old Claudia Guerrero. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department discovered Guerrero’s body late Wednesday night in a makeshift encampment on 87th Street near Vermont Avenue after … Read more