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Afternoon headlines for Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Councilman Blumenfield Calls for Zoo to Hold Off on Relocating Elephants

la zoo asian elephantOne day after the Los Angeles Zoo announced its intention to relocate its last two remaining Asian elephants to a 17-acre preserve in Tulsa, Oklahoma, City Councilman Bob Blumenfield introduced a motion Wednesday calling for the zoo to hold off on the move until additional options are explored. The motion would instruct zoo officials to […]
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Long Beach Police Arrest Suspected Dog Attacker

arrestA 28-year-old Long Beach man who allegedly slammed a dog onto the ground multiple times by its leash and kicked the animal in an attack captured on surveillance video was behind bats Wednesday. Alexander Cueva allegedly attacked the dog at 5:36 a.m. Monday at 235 E. 12th St., near Anaheim Street, according to the Long […]
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LAPD Arrest Alleged Serial Tree Cutting Vandal

arrestA man suspected of using a power saw to cut down numerous trees on city property in downtown Los Angeles, the Westlake District and Glassell Park was behind bars Wednesday. Samuel Patrick Groft, 45, was arrested on suspicion of felony vandalism around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Custer Avenue and Sunset Boulevard, adjacent […]
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Transit Committee Advances Proposal for 15 MPH Limits in LA School Zones

school zoneA Los Angeles City Council committee advanced a proposal Wednesday to install new signs limiting vehicular speed on 343 streets surrounding 201 schools as part of continued efforts to improve safety for students. The three-member Transportation Committee unanimously approved a resolution authorizing staff to implement 15 mph speed limits at pre-designated areas. The matter will […]
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One Suspect Killed During Attempted Robbery at Whittier Dispensary

crime sceneAn attempted robbery at a Whittier-area marijuana dispensary early Wednesday led to a shooting that apparently left a man dead and two suspects at large. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies were called at 1:37 a.m. Wednesday to the dispensary in the 13500 block of Telegraph Road, between Mills Avenue and Carmenita Road near Whittier. […]
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Google, YouTube Donate $3M for Tech and Digital Learning at Wildfire Impacted Schools

checkGoogle and YouTube announced Wednesday they are providing $3 million in funds to help restore access to technology and digital learning for students, teachers and schools impacted by the January wildfires. Part of the donation will go to the Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation, a philanthropic partner of the county Office of Education, to provide […]
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Philanthropy Officer Accuses Red Cross of Soliciting Private Info on Celebrity Donor

red crossA former philanthropy officer for the American Red Cross is suing the nonprofit, alleging she was wrongfully fired for refusing an executive’s order to turn over private information about an A-list celebrity who wanted to help victims of the Southland wildfires. Plaintiff Alison Treleaven is a professional fundraiser for non-profits with an “extensive and successful […]
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Missing Pacoima Teen Located Tuesday Afternoon

detectiveAn Ebony Alert was deactivated to Wednesday after a 16-year-old missing in Pacoima was located. Tyler Sargent was last seen on Gain Street and Borden Avenue at 2:45 p.m Tuesday, according to the California Highway Patrol, which issued the alert on behalf of the Los Angeles Police Department. In an update on Wednesday morning authorities […]
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Victims of 7-Eleven Robbery Spree Encouraged to Step Forward

7 elevenAuthorities are seeking additional potential victims of a group responsible for a one-day spree of armed robberies at 7-Eleven stores in Los Angeles County. Between 1 a.m. and 11 p.m. last Friday, the group robbed five 7-Elevens in Los Angeles, Baldwin Park and Pasadena, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. “In each incident, the […]
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Suspected Cat Serial Killer Arrested in Santa Ana

santa ana police signA 45-year-old Santa Ana man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of killing “dozens” of cats in Santa Ana and snatching an expensive Bengal Lynx cat from Westminster, police said. Alejandro Oliveros Acosta was booked on suspicion of felony animal cruelty, according to Officer Natalie Garcia of the Santa Ana Police Department. Police have fielded multiple […]
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Senior Missing from Westmont Home for Over a Month Has Been Found

police comfortA 71-year-old man who had been missing for over a month from the unincorporated Westmont area has been located, authorities said Wednesday. William Frederick Crawford had last been seen on the evening of March 15 in the 1000 block of West 104th Street, near Vermont Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Further […]
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