LACo Supervisors Pledge Support to Immigrant Student Protection Proposal

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday pledged its support to ensuring education access for immigrant students, calling for increased Know Your Rights presentations and alternative learning options. In January, the federal government rescinded a “sensitive locations” policy that restricted immigration enforcement actions in certain places including schools, houses of worship and essential service […]

LACo Announced $20K Reward in Compton Killings of Mother, Daughter

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors established a $20,000 reward Tuesday for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the killings of a 45-year-old woman and her 22-year-old daughter in a drive-by shooting in Compton. La’von Hall and her daughter Ma’Laysia Martin were shot around 7 p.m. April 1 […]

4 Housekeepers Sue Smokey Robinson, Wife for Alleged Sexual Assault, Battery

Four former housekeepers of Smokey Robinson sued the Motown legend and his wife Tuesday, alleging repeated acts of sexual assault and rape by the singer dating back nearly 20 years. The Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit includes allegations of sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, negligence, hostile work environment and intentional infliction of emotional distress, along […]

Wife’s Co-Conspirator Sentenced in Husband’s Murder

A key prosecution witness who testified in the trial of a woman convicted of masterminding her husband’s murder shortly before the couple would have celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary was sentenced to 16 years to life in state prison Tuesday for his involvement in the killing. Christopher Austin — who was working as a parole […]

Inglewood Aviation School Security Guard Charged for Double-Murder

A security guard accused of shooting two people at an aeronautics and aviation training school in Inglewood was charged Tuesday with murder and attempted murder. Jesse Figueroa, 40, of Monterey Park, was also charged with possession of a firearm with a prior violent conviction and being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to […]

Driver Arrested After Fatal Palmdale Crash

A motorist who suffered major injuries was arrested after a single-vehicle crash in Palmdale killed one of his passengers and left the other with major injuries, authorities said Tuesday. CHP officers responded at 10:09 p.m. Monday to 50th Street East and East Avenue P after receiving a call from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department […]

Hermosa Beach Police Discover Cameras in Dance Studio Bathroom

Hermosa Beach police Tuesday were investigating the discovery of hidden cameras in multiple bathrooms at a dance studio, and they urged anyone with information to come forward. According to the Hermosa Beach Police Department, officers responded to the School of Dance and Music in the 1100 block of Aviation Boulevard at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, when […]

Teen Arrested for Allegedly Gunning Down Man in Long Beach

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly shooting a 21-year-old man to death in Long Beach, police said Tuesday. The killing took place on April 12, when officers responded to the 0 block of Cedar Walk at about 5:50 p.m. following reports of shots fired. They provided immediate aid to the victim until Long […]

35-Year-Old Woman Missing in Rosemead

Authorities sought the public’s help Tuesday in locating a 35-year-old woman last seen in Rosemead. Blondie Thanhan Nguyen was last seen around 6 p.m. Feb. 2 in the 2500 block of Strathmore Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Nguyen was described as a 5-foot-6-inch tall Asian woman weighing 130 pounds with brown […]

One Dead, Five Injured in Dana Point Crash

A car smashed into a tree in Dana Point Tuesday, killing one teenager and injuring five others, authorities said. The accident occurred shortly before noon Tuesday at Dana Point Harbor Drive and Island Way, according to Sgt. Gerard McCann of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene and five […]

Hallmark Director Ron Oliver to be Honored on Walk of the Stars

Ron Oliver, who’s written or directed 34 movies for the Hallmark Channel, will receive the 479th star on the Walk of the Stars, the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday. The event will be held at 10 a.m. on May 23 at 222 S. Palm Canyon Drive. A native of Canada who now lives […]