Tag: Southern California

Gas Station Doors Shattered After Shooting in Vista

VISTA, Calif.—Multiple shots were fired early April 9 from a vehicle at a Vista gas station, which shattered its front glass door, sheriff’s officials said. It happened just after 1 a.m. Sunday at the Union 76 station near the intersection of Olive Avenue and North Melrose Drive, according to Lt. Martha Hernandez of the San…


Woman Killed in San Fernando Valley Hit-and-Run; Suspect Sought

SUN VALLEY, Calif.—Traffic detectives April 9 asked the public for help locating the driver of an older model pickup truck believed responsible for the death of a pedestrian in Sun Valley. The fatal accident occurred just before 8:30 p.m. on Thursday on Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Keswick Street, according to a Los Angeles Police Department…


2 Drivers Killed in Suspected Anaheim DUI Crash

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Two drivers were killed April 9 morning when the vehicles they were driving collided in Anaheim. The crash was reported at 12:24 a.m. at Nohl Ranch Road and Serrano Avenue, Anaheim Police Sgt. Jonathan McClintock told City News Service. “Upon officers’ arrival, they located the vehicles, including one that was overturned,” McClintock said. “The…


Los Angeles Replaces One State of Emergency With Another

Commentary On March 31, a full three years after first implemented, Los Angeles’ COVID-19 state of emergency finally expired. Officials had used their emergency powers to regulate virtually every aspect of life in L.A. They closed beaches, parks, and hiking trails. They closed businesses they deemed not to be essential. Churches were closed, but not…


Suspect Arrested in Stabbing on Los Angeles Metro Train

LOS ANGELES—A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of murder in last week’s stabbing on a Metro Red Line train in Hollywood. Alex Garcia of Los Angeles, 27, was taken into custody at 5:40 p.m. April 8 near Santa Monica Boulevard and Gower Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department statement. He was being…


2 Killed as Sedan, Motorcycle Collide with Minivan in Fullerton

FULLERTON, Calif.—A 35-year-old man riding a motorcycle and a 70-year-old pedestrian were killed April 9 after the motorcycle and a sedan collided with a minivan making a left turn in Fullerton, authorities said. The accident also sent the sedan careening into a telephone pole and a residence, causing a gas leak that prompted the evacuation…


Los Angeles Unified Service Workers Overwhelmingly Approve New Labor Deal

LOS ANGELES—Thousands of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) service workers overwhelmingly approved what has been described as a “historic” labor agreement, with over 99 percent of members voting in favor of the deal, union officials said April 8. The roughly 30,000 members of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 99 cast ballots on…


Puppy Thrown From Car During South LA Police Chase; 3 Arrested

LOS ANGELES—A man and two women wanted in a carjacking and attempted murder were arrested at the end of a police chase in South Los Angeles after a puppy was thrown from the vehicle, authorities said April 8. During the pursuit, which started at about 12:12 p.m. Friday, a puppy was placed in a designer…


Man, 20, Shot to Death While Visiting Friends in San Diego

SAN DIEGO—A 20-year-old man was shot to death while visiting friends in a San Ysidro home after which a vehicle sped off, police said April 8. The shooting was reported at about 10:20 p.m. Friday in front of a residence in the 100 block of East Park Avenue, according to Lt. Steve Shebloski of the…


Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach Up and Running After Workers Walking Off Job

SAN PEDRO, Calif.—The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach were back in operation April 8 after a worker shortage shut down the country’s largest port complex for parts of two days. The shortage came amid protracted labor negotiations between the union that represents West Coast dockworkers and the industry group representing shippers. Both parties…