Thieves had actor Johnny Wactor's car raised on jack before deadly shooting, police say
The LAPD releases new details in the shooting death of “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor in downtown Los Angeles.
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Group of UCLA workers to walk off job over Gaza war protest response
UCLA academic workers plan to walk off the job Tuesday as part of a rolling strike over the University of California’s response to campus protests.
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Suspected carjacker leads police on multi-freeway pursuit
A suspected carjacker led the California Highway Patrol on a pursuit, making their way through multiple freeways. CHP followed the driver through Interstate 110 at average speeds. The chase ended on the 405 Freeway near the Springdale Street exit in Westminister after police deployed a spike strip on the exit, deflating the truck’s right fron... -
Young e-bike riders terrorize South Bay community
Electric bikes are a popular mode of transportation among teens in the South Bay, but residents are raising alarms over a group of young riders they say are using e-bikes to wreak havoc in the community.
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Montebello French bulldog named ‘Jennifer' stolen at gunpoint
A Montebello family asked for the community’s help in finding a beloved French Bulldog that was stolen at gunpoint Sunday night.
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Surfer bumped off board by possible shark, San Clemente officials say
San Clemente officials said Monday they decided to restrict water access at all its beaches on a busy Memorial Day weekend after possible shark sightings.
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Protesters block 101 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles
A group of protesters temporarily blocked the 101 Freeway in downtown LA near the Spring Street exit Monday afternoon.
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The oldest family-owned Chinese bakery in LA: A legacy of tradition and sweet treats
Founded by Chinese immigrants in 1938, Phoenix Bakery became a Chinatown staple, known for its fresh strawberry whipped cream cake.
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‘He was killed over catalytic converter.' Friends mourn Johnny Wactor's death
As Johnny Wactor’s friends mourn his death, some of his friends said they were feeling angry about the tragedy.
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Person found dead in Encino pool
A person was found dead in the pool of a residence in Encino Monday afternoon. The Los Angeles Fire Department said it received a call at around 2:38 p.m. about a body in the pool on Haskell Avenue near Saticoy Street. A preliminary investigation showed the body may have been there for an unknown but extended amount of time. The…
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Every day is Memorial Day for 102-year-old veteran in Torrance
Leroy Forehand, an Army and Navy veteran, has been raising the flag and taking it down every day for the past six decades at his Torrance home.
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LA Metro ‘angered' after another bus driver was attacked
Another Metro employee was attacked while operating a bus in downtown Los Angeles Monday morning, authorities confirmed.
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`Aggressive' shark behavior forces restriction of ocean access in San Clemente
Confirmed “aggressive” shark behavior has forced officials Monday to restrict ocean access to beaches in San Clemente until the evening.
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‘Light in a dark room.' Slain ‘General Hospital' actor remembered
“General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor was remembered by his family and friends as a tenacious actor who tried to navigate the world of acting and Hollywood.
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1 dead in South El Monte commercial building fire
One person was found dead inside a commercial building in South El Monte that went up in flames late Sunday.
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4 cars torched in Chinatown; Vandal remains on the loose
Residents in a Chinatown neighborhood woke up to flames outside their windows when several cars were set ablaze overnight.
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Whittier teen who cares for ailing mother graduates high school
A Whittier teenager who balanced his schoolwork along with being a caretaker for his ailing mother graduated from high school this weekend.
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Shooting outside Torrance bowling alley causes confusion, worry for patrons inside
One person was hurt Saturday night in a shooting outside a Torrance bowling alley, causing confusion for families at the business who were unsure whether there was an active shooter inside.
