2 SF Valley High Schools Placed on Lockdown After Shooting Threats

Police temporarily locked down a pair of high schools in the Van Nuys area Wednesday in response to anonymous phone calls containing a shooting threat. The threats were directed at Birmingham Community Charter High School at 17000 Haynes St. in Van Nuys and High Tech Los Angeles Charter High School at 17111 Victory Blvd. in […]

Seven Charged in LA Federal Indictment Alleging `Crime Tourism’

Seven defendants face federal criminal charges in an indictment alleging a Santa Clarita Valley man orchestrated a “crime tourism” group that targeted stores and private homes throughout Southern California and elsewhere, then laundered millions of dollars in illicit proceeds, officials announced Wednesday. The indictment, unsealed in Los Angeles federal court, charges the defendants — six […]

Northeast LA Street Improvement Project Receives $36M

A street improvement project for two northeast Los Angeles neighborhoods will receive an additional $36 million, increasing the total investment to $80 million, Councilman Kevin de León announced Wednesday. Funding will support the Valley Boulevard Multi-Modal Mobility Project, a street safety initiative for a corridor connecting the El Sereno and Lincoln Heights areas. De León, […]

Alleged $70,000 Commerce Casino Winner Settles Suit Over Prize Denial

A woman who alleged the California Commerce Club Inc. wrongfully denied her $70,000 in winnings from a progressive drawing play in 2022 has settled her lawsuit against the business. Lien Bui, also known as Kimlien Bui, sued the hotel and casino in Los Angeles Superior Court on May 28, alleging breach of contract and both […]

LA City Council Honors Late Gloria Molina Prior to Grand Celebration

A day prior to a grand celebration honoring the late Gloria Molina in Boyle Heights, the Los Angeles City Council Wednesday proclaimed Aug. 29 as “Gloria Molina Day” as a kick off to the events. Council members Kevin de León and Monica Rodriguez led the presentation, featuring several Molina family members. The council members had […]

CHP Plans Maximum Enforcement Period for Labor Day Weekend

The California Highway Patrol Wednesday announced a statewide Maximum Enforcement Period to combat traffic safety issues during the upcoming Labor Day Weekend. Beginning at 6:01 p.m. Friday and continuing through 11:59 p.m. Monday, all available CHP officers will be on patrol to encourage safe driving and assist motorists. “Everyone’s safety is our top priority, so […]

Man Gets 23 Years for Hate Crimes vs. Hispanic Men

A 37-year-old homeless man with a long arrest history has been sentenced to over 23 years in state prison for multiple hate-related assaults in Los Angeles and Santa Monica, authorities announced Wednesday. Kevin Mumin was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department in August 2023 for multiple felony assaults with hate crime allegations. Santa Monica […]

USC, Professor Named in Doctoral Student’s Sexual Harassment Suit

A former USC student has sued the school and a university professor, alleging the professor sexually harassed her while she was a doctoral student and his research assistant, and that he retaliated with unfair assessments of her graduate work when she objected. The plaintiff’s Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit also alleges civil rights violations, sexual […]

3 Suspected in Sherman Oaks Home Invasion Behind Bars

Three men in their 20s who were on supervised release when they allegedly committed a home-invasion in Sherman Oaks then fled to Compton, where they were arrested, remained behind bars Wednesday. Isaiah Rankins, 22, was being held without bail, according to jail records, while 21-year-old Juan Carlos Gonzalez was jailed in lieu of $1 million […]

Wrong-Way Driver Hits Pedestrian in Florence-Graham

A wrong-way driver fatally struck a man riding a bicycle in a hit-and-run collision in the Florence-Graham area of South Los Angeles, authorities said Wednesday. The collision was reported at 1:04 a.m. to 7927 Alameda St. near Broadway where police found the man in the roadway, CHP Officer Sean Lough told City News Service. Los […]

UA Flight Attendants Announce Strike Authorization at LAX

United Airlines flight attendants at LAX and other airports across the country announced a strike authorization vote by members of their union Wednesday. Represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, the flight attendants voted 99.99%, with over 90% participation, to authorize a strike should management fail to agree to significant improvements, according to the AFA. […]