USC’s Chabad House Vandalized; Police: Not a Hate Crime

An investigation was continuing Wednesday into the vandalism of a glass door at the Chabad House at USC, but police said they do not believe the damage rises to the level of a hate crime. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers from the USC Department of Public Safety responded to the house in […]

LA City Council Requests LAPD Report on Combat Forced Labor Practices

The Los Angeles City Council Wednesday requested a report from the Los Angeles Police Department on its efforts to monitor and combat forced labor practices. Additionally, the city’s procurement officer and Bureau of Contract Administration will be tasked with providing details on the protocols used to ensure vendors with city contracts do not engage in […]

11 Rehabilitated Brown Pelicans Released into the Wild

International Bird Rescue Wednesday released back into the wild the first Southern California group of rehabilitated Brown Pelicans that were among more than 350 starving or injured seabirds found off California waters since mid-April. JD Bergeron, CEO of International Bird Rescue, told City News Service that 11 birds returned to their natural habitat — the […]

Dead Man Discovered in MacArthur Park Lake

A man was found dead Wednesday, face down in the lake at MacArthur Park, authorities said. Two suspects may be connected to the death, Officer Rosario Cervantes of the LAPD’s media relations division told City News Service — but no suspects were in custody and police had no descriptions. Firefighters and paramedics were dispatched at […]

Missing 47-Year-Old Man Last Seen in Sylmar

The public’s assistance was sought by authorities Wednesday in locating a 47-year-old man with an unspecified mental health disorder last seen in Sylmar. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, William Brian Kendall was last seen around 8:10 a.m. Tuesday near the intersection of Bledsoe Street and Olive View Drive. Kendall was described as […]

LA28 Announces Retired Lt. Gen. Hoover at CEO of the 2028 Olypmics

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Reynold Hoover has been named chief executive officer of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the games’ organizing committee announced Wednesday. Hoover will begin his new job Monday, directing the committee’s day-to-day work and reporting to LA28 Chairman and President Casey Wasserman. “Reynold is one of the few people in the […]

Two Critically Injured in Crash With LAPD Cruiser

Two people were critically injured when a Los Angeles Police Department cruiser slammed into another car while trailing a suspect in the Lake Balboa area, police said Wednesday. At about 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, an LAPD Street Racing Task Force unit heard a vehicle with loud exhaust, then saw the vehicle speed southbound on Balboa Boulevard, […]

Female Motorcyclist Identified After Fatal Collision in Woodland Hills

A 31-year-old woman who was killed after her motorcycle crashed into a vehicle on the eastbound Ventura (101) Freeway in Woodland Hills was identified Wednesday by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. Firefighters responded to the freeway near the De Soto Avenue off-ramp around 5 p.m. Tuesday to a collision involving a motorcyclist […]

Convicted Felon, Associate Charged in Fullerton Shooting

A convicted felon and another man have been charged in connection with a shooting in Fullerton that wounded a man, according to court records obtained Wednesday. Alexander Fuentes, 19, was charged Tuesday with attempted murder, possession of a gun by a felon and illegally owning ammunition, all felonies. Fuentes pleaded guilty Feb. 26 to a […]

City Council Approves Additional $200M to Settle Claims for the LAX People Mover

The Los Angeles City Council Wednesday backed a decision made by a commission in providing the LAX People Mover an additional $200 million to settle legal claims. In a 14-0 vote, council members approved a resolution previously passed by the Board of Airport Commissioners for the funds. The money is expected to be used to […]

Man Injured in Shooting in Long Beach

A man was shot in the lower body during a fight with a suspect in Long Beach, authorities said Wednesday. Officers were dispatched at about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday to the 2000 block of Atlantic Avenue regarding a “shots” call, the Long Beach Police Department reported. They located evidence indicating that a shooting had occurred, and […]