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A handcuffed man who crashed his car into a backyard died in police custody, authorities said. According to Long Beach Police, just before 6 p.m. Friday, officers were dispatched to a home in the 5300 block of Cerritos Avenue for a report of a crash into a residential fence. “Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle involved in a single-vehicle crash in the backyard of a residence,” LBPD said. “As part of the investigation, officers approached the adult male driver inside the vehicle, ordered him to exit the vehicle, and placed him in handcuffs.” Three people killed in arson at home…

President-elect Donald Trump attended the UFC Heavyweight Championship bout at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, combining two things close to his heart: a fight inside the Octagon and New York City. After a year’s delay, Stipe Miocic will look to take on reigning champion Jon Jones at UFC 309 for his third heavyweight championship reign. Trump is a longtime UFC fan and frequently attends major fights. She has made her push for an ultra-masculine tone a symbol of her recent successful White House campaign, aiming to further widen the gap between herself and her Democratic challenger, Vice President Kamala…

Both presidential candidates have promised to eliminate taxes on tips for restaurant workers, a bill that, if passed, could be particularly beneficial for workers in certain states. “When I take office, I’m not going to tax tips or the people who give them tips,” Trump told union workers at a rally in Las Vegas in June. Harris will continue to make the same promise in August. A recent analysis by payments platform Square found that the share of restaurant workers’ income in tips varies widely by state. Wyoming has the highest reliance on tips at 33%. As of September 2024,…

A suspect is in custody after an overnight shooting and subsequent arson in Antelope Valley. Detectives responded to the 44500 block of North Tabler Avenue in Lancaster at 1:27 a.m. Saturday, according to a bulletin released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department early Saturday morning. It is believed that a party was being held at the home at the time. Los Angeles County Fire Department Battalion Chief Randy Perry told KTLA that crews responded to the scene and saw smoke and fire. A suspect is in custody after a deadly shooting and subsequent arson in Antelope Valley on November…

A Subway employee was shot during a bus transfer in East Hollywood early Saturday morning in what the transit company described as an “act of domestic violence.” The shooting was reported around 7:30 a.m. in the 1600 block of North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles police said. There, a Metro employee was found suffering from at least one gunshot wound. She was taken to a local hospital in stable condition, police said. “Metro is grateful to the Los Angeles Fire Department for its quick response in transporting the employee to a nearby hospital,” the trucking company said in a statement. Before…

By John Abravanel Berdugo, Community Investigative Reporter Los Angeles, CA – On November 13, 2024, the County of Los Angeles Commission on Alcohol and Other Drugs convened at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration to address crucial issues related to public safety and substance abuse prevention. The meeting was chaired by Tony Bell, who leads the Executive Committee, and included a diverse panel of commissioners representing various districts throughout Los Angeles County. The agenda covered a wide array of topics, including updates on treatment and prevention programs, legislative changes, and a presentation on Driving Under the Influence (DUI) rehabilitation programs.…

The boos from the crowd clamoring for more action grew louder again when Jake Paul dropped his gloves and bowed to 58-year-old Mike Tyson before the final bell. For the estimated 72,000 fans who filled the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys on Friday night, paying tribute to one of the greatest boxing fighters in history didn’t mean much. The fight between 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer Tyson and the former heavyweight champion, the first sanctioned professional bout in nearly 20 years, saw Paul win an eight-round unanimous decision, although the striking didn’t match the hype. He defeated Tyson. All the hatred that…

Four taco stands in Los Angeles’ South Bay area were robbed at gunpoint by a group of men late Friday night and early Saturday morning, leaving some employees seriously injured. According to preliminary information, the first incident was reported around 11 p.m. near the intersection of Torrance Boulevard and Denker Street in Torrance and involved three to four suspects. During the robbery, two taco stand employees said they were severely beaten with gun butts. Video from the scene obtained by KTLA shows the employee with head and hand injuries. One of the people was taken to an area hospital and…

A Redondo Beach man was arrested Friday in connection with a suspicious bag left outside a Torrance courthouse this week, authorities said.The courthouse was evacuated around 7 a.m. Wednesday after the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call about a suspicious package about 30 feet from the front entrance.Officials said bomb technicians from the sheriff’s arson and explosives division deployed a robot to safely assess the package and render it safe. The area was declared safe at 10:15 a.m., but the courthouse remained closed for the remainder of the day as a precaution.Sheriff’s detectives and Torrance police investigated…

San Mateo County health officials announced Saturday that they have reported the first known case of clade I mpox in California and the United States. According to the San Mateo County Health Department, a person became infected with clade I mpox after traveling to eastern Africa. This strain is currently occurring in eastern Africa. Another strain of mpox, called clade II, has been circulating in the United States since 2022. San Mateo County health officials added that the person’s symptoms were mild and he is currently recovering at home. The county is also conducting contact tracing for anyone who may…