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Afternoon headlines for Friday, December 6, 2024

Santa Ana Winds Expected to Drive Up Fire Danger Next Week

Fire danger signFollowing a weekend that’s expected to be warmer than usual, another round of gusty Santa Ana winds is expected to descend on the region early next week, combining with dry conditions to elevate the risk of wildfires. According to the National Weather Service, above-normal temperatures are expected throughout the weekend in all areas except the […]
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Mayor Bass Touts LA’s Progress in Green Initiatives

Karen BassThe city of Los Angeles has created tens of thousands of green jobs, increased electric vehicle-charging infrastructure and added alternative energy sources such as solar, Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday. Leading up to her second anniversary since taking office on Dec. 12, Bass is making stops across the city to highlight her administration’s efforts in […]
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Person Fatally Shot in Apparent Robbery Attempt in Mid-City

crime sceneOne person was fatally shot Friday in the Mid-City area of Los Angeles during an apparent attempted armed robbery. The shooting occurred about 10:15 a.m. at a strip mall in the 5900 block of Venice Boulevard, the Los Angeles Police Department reported. The wounded person, described only as a male, died, according to police. His […]
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José Huizar’s Brother Sentenced to Probation

courtroom trialThe older brother of José Huizar was sentenced Friday to community service and ordered to pay a $4,250 fine for lying to the FBI about receiving envelopes of cash from the now-imprisoned ex-Los Angeles city councilman. Salvador Huizar of Boyle Heights pleaded guilty in October 2022 to one felony count of making false statements to […]
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62-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 15 to Life for Strangling Co-Worker

convictA 62-year-old man was sentenced Friday to 15 years to life in prison for strangling a former co-worker during an argument in the victim’s Lake Forest garage and then dumping her body in a car in Santa Ana before fleeing to Mexico. Jose Valdez Jimenez, 62, of Rancho Santa Margarita, was convicted in May. Jimenez […]
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Alleged Armed Robber Arrested in Hacienda Heights

gun arrested A suspect was arrested Friday in connection with an armed robbery in Hacienda Heights following a search by authorities that included the closure of a section of the nearby Pomona (60) Freeway. Deputies were sent to the 1100 block of Seventh Avenue about 6:50 a.m. Friday “regarding a person with a gun,” according to […]
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8-Year-Old Boy Killed in Azusa Collision Identified

child on stretcherAn 8-year-old boy who was killed in a multi-vehicle collision near Azusa was identified Friday. California Highway Patrol officers responded to state Route 39 and East Fork Road at about 5:10 p.m. Thursday regarding a vehicle collision and when they arrived at the scene, they found a gray Honda Accord and a black SUV blocking […]
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LA Council Calls for Discussions Around the Future Dockwork

port of la containerThe City Council Friday approved a motion calling for a discussion with the UCLA Labor Center regarding its report on the future of dockwork at the Port of L.A. In a 12-0 vote, council members backed the motion introduced by Councilman Tim McOsker, whose 15th District encompasses the Harbor Area. Representatives for the UCLA Labor […]
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Man Gets Time Served in Jail for Stanton Motel Shooting

crime sceneA 40-year-old man who pleaded guilty in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in a Stanton motel room was sentenced Friday to time served in jail. Brandon Garet Iseminger, who pleaded guilty May 13, 2022, to felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and conspiracy, testified in the trials of co-defendants Amy […]
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Covina Unified Gets Divided Ruling in Bid to Dismiss Sex Abuse Case

judgeThe Covina-Valley Unified School District, sued by a 35-year-old man who alleges he was molested by his English teacher while he was a student at Northview High School in Covina, obtained a split ruling in its motion to dismiss the plaintiff’s lawsuit on grounds there are no triable issues. The man sued the district and […]
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Autistic Teen Girl Located After Going Missing in Inglewood

Inglewood Police cruiserA 16-year-old girl diagnosed with mild autism who was reported missing in an unincorporated area east of Inglewood has been found, authorities said Friday. Shaniya Janay Jackson was last seen at 8 a.m. Wednesday in the 11400 block of Normandie Avenue, and authorities sought the public’s help to find her. On Friday, the Los Angeles […]
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