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The application period opened Saturday for a program that provides $584,000 in grants to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in conjunction with Small Business Saturday, Los Angeles County officials announced. The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity, in collaboration with the Pacific Asia Employment Consortium, will launch an Economic Opportunity Leave Grant program for recipients still recovering from the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced. “At DEO, we understand how important small businesses and nonprofits are to the economy, and we know how important capital is to small businesses and nonprofits to recover, grow, and innovate. ,” said DEO Director Kelly…

One of the three people killed in a Tesla Cybertruck crash in Piedmont early Wednesday morning was a University of Southern California student, the university confirmed Saturday.The University of Southern California has not released any further details about student Soren Dixon, who was in the car with three others when it hit a tree and burst into flames. Piedmont Police Lt. Chris Monahan said the Tesla “jumped the curb, struck a cement wall and became wedged between the wall and a tree.” Police said speed was likely a factor in the single-vehicle accident, but the investigation continues.The California Highway Patrol…

A man wanted on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and barricaded himself in an East Los Angeles home for several hours turned himself in to authorities Saturday. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Enforcement Unit responded to the 3900 block of Gleason Street where a man with a deadly weapon was reported barricaded at approximately 12:40 p.m. According to LASD, the man was wanted in connection with a murder that occurred earlier this week. A man carjacked someone Saturday morning, led a chase and then barricaded himself inside a random home. LASD personnel provided tactical command as…

Watching humpback whales breach is an eye-opener, but what happens when two whales breach at the same time? KTLA was sent a video from Dana Point Whale Watching that showed two large creatures emerging from the water and coming back with a splash at exactly the same time. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, whales sometimes perform a “full breach,” where more than half of their bodies are above the water. The two whales seen in the video sent to KTLA appear to have actually made a complete breakthrough. KTLA was sent a video from Dana Point Whale…

President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday his selection of Kashyap “Kash” Patel to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He is a 44-year-old Loyalist with little experience in federal law enforcement. “Mr. Kash is a brilliant lawyer, investigator, and ‘America First’ fighter who has spent his career exposing corruption, upholding justice, and protecting the American people,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. “Ta” he wrote. “He played a pivotal role in debunking Russia, Russia, and Russian disinformation, and served as a champion of truth, accountability, and the Constitution.” Patel, who must be confirmed by the Senate to become FBI…

Irvine police are searching for a man who stole a package from a UPS delivery driver and left with a MacBook Pro. Irvine Police say a UPS driver was delivering a laptop to a home in Northwood on Nov. 18 when a man approached the employee. Law enforcement said the man may have shown the driver a false ID to collect the package. Surveillance camera footage captured the exchange. The man in question is seen with dark hair, a beard, and glasses. He was seen wearing a white T-shirt and black pants. The man’s victim, John Shin, said he was…

The Wolves continue their resurgence in California.State wildlife officials confirm the presence of two new gray wolf packs in Northern California, bringing the number of endangered apex predators currently roaming the state to at least 70, a record number last year. It is estimated that this is an increase from the 44 animals reported. The freshly mined Diamond pack roams the landscape about 80 miles north of Lake Tahoe, but another new pack, which has yet to be named, said California Department of Gray Wolf Coordinator Axel Hunnicutt. It is located just south of Lassen Volcanic National Park. fish and…

A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy was arrested in Long Beach on suspicion of driving drunk and crashing into a wall, seriously injuring another man, court records show this month, California’s police watchdog said. A few weeks later, his security officer license was suspended. Justin Cham, then a 25-year lieutenant in the special operations division, pleaded not guilty in September and was released on his own recognizance, according to jail and court records.The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced this week that he left the agency later that month.“We are committed to ensuring that all employees comply with department policies…

Investigators in downtown Los Angeles are searching for the driver involved in a rollover crash that killed a teenage boy and injured seven others overnight. First responders were called to the intersection of Broadway and Cesar Chavez Avenue just after 12:30 a.m. Saturday. There, a sedan and a pickup truck collided, resulting in major damage to both vehicles. The Los Angeles Fire Department said two people trapped in a vehicle had to be rescued. As a result of the accident, 18-year-old Isaac Arellanes died from his injuries. Three people were taken to area hospitals in critical condition. The extent of…

Officers arrested a suspect in a DUI and stolen vehicle following a pursuit in Los Angeles Friday night, police confirmed to KTLA. According to Simi Valley Police, officers began pursuing the vehicle around 7:45 p.m., suspecting that the driver was operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Police said they tracked the car and determined it was a stolen vehicle from San Diego. A police officer following the vehicle then attempted to pull over, but the driver took off and began a pursuit. The pursuit moved onto a nearby freeway, and Los Angeles police quickly rescued him with a…