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LAPD Seeks Help Finding Hit-Run Driver Who Mowed Down Pedestrian in DTLA Wednesday, November 6, 2019 (KABC Los Angeles) – Los Angeles police are asking for the public’s help to identify a hit-and-run suspect that was seen on city surveillance cameras plowing down a pedestrian in a downtown crosswalk. The video shows a darker colored sedan drive through a red light, weave through traffic, and then straight into a man crossing the street. The suspect’s vehicle

Here’s a List and Map of Wildfires Burning Around Southern California Thursday, October 31 (KTLA) – Wildfires are burning across Southern California, being fueled by the strongest Santa Ana winds so far this season. Firefighters are currently battling the following fires: Maria Fire: At 8,300 acres atop South Mountain near Santa Paula, where the flames prompted evacuations near the 118 Freeway and Balcom Canyon Road. Hillside Fire: A 200-acre blaze along Highway 18 in northern

50,000 Ordered to Evacuate as Wildfire Spreads Friday, October 25 (NBC News) – About 5,000 people were ordered to evacuate as wildfires in Los Angeles County and wine country in Northern California burned out of control Friday morning. The Los Angeles Unified School District closed all San Fernando Valley schools due to air quality and safety concerns. In rural Sonoma County, the Kincade Fire prompted evacuation orders for about 2,000 people. It destroyed 49 homes

CHP Motorcycle Officer Crashes as Driver Leads Authorities on High-Speed Chase Through San Fernando Valley   Thursday, October 17 (ABC7) – On Thursday afternoon, a California Highway Patrol motorcycle crashed while an officer was pursuing a sedan during a high-speed chase in the San Fernando Valley. The officer was injured and transported to a local hospital after the incident, which occured near Devonshire Street and Zelzah Avenue in Grenada Hills; the extent of his injuries

SUV Slams Into Sedan In Lake Los Angeles Killing 5-Year-Old Girl, Alcohol Suspected Wednesday, October 9 (CBS Los Angeles) – A 5-year-old girl was killed Tuesday night in an SUV crash at Avenue O and 165th Street East shortly after 9:00 p.m. The SUV also struck a sedan, injuring four people inside. Police suspect the 61-year-old male driver of the SUV, identified as George Kokoteev, was under the influence of alcohol at the time. He sustained

West Covina Hit-and-Run: Surveillance Footage Shows Driver Back Up Into Woman Before Taking Off Thursday, October 3, 2019 (ABC 7 Los Angeles) – Yes another hit and run incident in West Covina. The LAPD is asking the public to help identify the driver of a white pickup that was seen on surveillance backing up and hitting a woman in the parking lot of a Circle K. The suspect is seen running the victim over, then opening

1 Dead, 1 Injured in Chain Reaction Collision Involving 3 Big Rigs on 10 Fwy in West Covina Thursday, September 26, 2019 (KTLA 5) – A deadly chain reaction crash happened shortly before 3AM on Thursday morning. The 10 Freeway in West Covina was shut down after a big rig rear-ended a truck, which then crashed into a third big rig, sending that semi into a Honda Civic that was stopped in front of it. The

605 Freeway: Crash involving Semi Hauling Carnival Ride Shuts Down Southbound Lanes for Hours in Long Beach Tuesday, September 17, 2019 (KABC) – All southbound lanes of the 605 Freeway in Long Beach were shut down for hours on Tuesday morning. A  semi-truck transporting a carnival ride flipped on its side after colliding with a BMW. The driver of the truck refused medical attention, but one passenger in the BMW was taken to a nearby trauma

65-Year-Old Man in Grave Condition After Being Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver in South L.A., Police Say Tuesday, September 10, 2019 (ABC 7) – The LAPD in South Los Angeles has offered a $25,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest of a hit-and-run suspect. A vehicle traveling westbound on Century Boulevard struck a 65-year-old man, gravely injuring him, then fled the scene. The victim was using his walker to cross the street at the time

45 People Killed in Crashes, Over 1,000 DUI Arrests Made Over Labor Day Weekend: CHO Thursday, September 5, 2019 (KTLA 5) – According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), 45 people were killed in auto accidents throughout the state. On Labor Day weekend alone, more than 1,000 suspected DUI drivers were arrested. CHP collected statistics over the holiday weekend between Friday 6:01 p.m. and Monday 11:59 p.m.. Officers responded to crashes that collectively left 45 people

Injured Driver, City of LA Want Inglewood to Pay for Damage Caused by Mayor’s Crash Friday, August 30, 2019 (KTLA 5) – 2 people lost their lives in a high speed pursuit last night in La Verne, CA. An unidentified driver of an Acura decided not to adhere to a routine traffic stop and evaded police. The chase was short-lived and only lasted about 20 seconds, but at the end of that 20 seconds, there were

Injured When Out-of-Control Vehicle Slams Into Restaurant in Covina  Thursday, August 22, 2019 (KTLA 5 News) – Two people were injured in a freak crash in Covina on Wednesday night. An SUV went plowing into the front of a restaurant, completely destroying the front of the building. Thankfully the restaurant was closed and no one was there. Police do not think drugs or alcohol played a role. An investigation is ongoing, but authorities suggested that the

CHP Officer Dead, 2 Others Wounded in Gun Battle on Riverside Highway Monday, AUGUST 12th (Fox 5 San Diego) – A routine traffic stop turned deadly near the 215 Freeway in Riverside on Monday. Officer Andre Moye was filling out paperwork to impound the driver’s vehicle, when the suspect pulled out a rifle and opened fire on the CHP Officer. Despite being hit, Andre Moye managed to radio for backup before succumbing to his injuries.

4 Dead, 2 Wounded in Garden Grove, Santa Ana Stabbing Spree; Man Arrested Wednesday, August 7 (CBS Los Angeles) – Following a violent stabbing and robbery spree on Wednesday, a 33-year-old man was arrested in Santa Ana. Four people were left dead, according to police, in a rampage that began at a little after 4:00 p.m. These include two men at a Garden Grove apartment complex, while one man was fatally stabbed at a Subway

17-Year-Old Pedestrian Taken To Hospital In Critical Condition After Being Hit By Vehicle Tuesday, July 30 (CBS Los Angeles) – According to the Brea Police Department, a 17-year-old male was hospitalized in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle on Tuesday. The collision involved a single vehicle, which struck the La Habra teen at Brea Boulevard and Lambert Road. After the incident westbound traffic on Lambert was diverted to the northbound lanes of Brea

Pac-12 Announces Addition of Los Angeles Bowl in new LA Stadium to Lineup for 2020-25 Wednesday, July 24 (Pac-12) – On Wednesday, the Pac-12 Conference announced that, beginning in 2020, the Los Angeles Bowl will be added to its postseason lineup. The deal lasts through 2025. Following the 2020 regular season, the Los Angeles Bowl will be matched up with a Mountain West Conference opponent at the L.A. Stadium and Entertainment District. L.A. Stadium, scheduled

Recent California Earthquakes a Stark Warning for Los Angeles Monday, July 8 (CBS News) – After last week’s back-to-back magnitude 6.4 and 7.1 earthquakes, scientists have labeled the recent seismic events as a wake-up call to California residents. The quakes caused at least $100 million in damage, according to California Governor Gavin Newsom. Ridgecrest and Trona were the hardest hit towns. Officials say if a similar quake struck directly under Los Angeles, it could cause

Woman Killed, Daughter Injured When Car Crashes Into Their South LA Apartment Wednesday, July 3 (NBC Los Angeles) – Nicole Marks, 43, was killed and her 4-year-old daughter was injured early Wednesday when a Lincoln sedan crashed into their South Los Angeles apartment. The accident occurred at the 8700 block of South Main Street, where a wall of the building was pushed into the bedroom where the woman and child were sleeping. Two occupants of

Man Loses Control of Vehicle, Crashes Into 4 Parked Cars Tuesday, June 25 (CBS Los Angeles) – Jose Landazure, 75, lost control of his 1999 Ford truck Sunday afternoon and crashed into four parked cars in Huntington Park. The incident occurred at the 1900 block of East Gage Avenue, near Plaza Americana. Landazure was then hit in the face by an unidentified person; although he was bleeding, the man refused medical attention and was released

Group Demands Recall of Mayor Garcetti Over ‘Failed Leadership’ On LA Homeless Crisis Wednesday, June 19 (CBS Los Angeles) – In the wake of increased homelessness, many Los Angeles residents are supporting the recall of Mayor Eric Garcetti. Alexandra Datig, leader of the recall effort, announced a formal notice of intention has been filed with the city clerk, citing the mayor’s “failed leadership”. As of Tuesday, 8,000 people signed an online petition in favor of

Off-Duty Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputy Shot in Head, Critically Wounded at a Jack in the Box Monday, June 10 (Fox News) – An off-duty Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy was shot in the head at a Jack in the Box restaurant in Alhambra on Monday. According to the sheriff’s office, the shooting occurred shortly after 5:30 p.m. as the 13-year veteran of the department waited in line. He was critically wounded and hospitalized at Los

Los Angeles Homelessness Rises Sharply As Housing Crisis Deepens Tuesday, June 4 (Reuters) – An annual census by the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority found the homeless population of Los Angeles County increased 12% in the past year. A shortage of affordable housing is thought to be the blame. Homelessness in the city of Los Angeles jumped by 16%. About 36,300 homeless individuals were counted in the city, while 59,000 were found countywide using abandoned

Pregnant Mother, Father and Two Children Killed in Crash Wednesday, May 29 (NBC Los Angeles) – A family of four, including a father, pregnant mother, and two kids, was killed Sunday morning when their 2017 Nissan Altima crashed on state Route 153. The father, Samuel Soto, lost control near Los Banos in Merced County, while traveling between 65 and 75 miles per hour. According to the California Highway Patrol, the Altima crossed the eastbound to

Wild Chase of Stolen RV Ends with Injuries in Los Angeles Wednesday, May 22 (The Washington Post) – A woman led authorities on a half-hour chase from Santa Clarita into the San Fernando Valley on Tuesday in a stolen recreational vehicle. According to KABC-TV, the RV failed to yield to police and sped at up to 60 mph. During the chase, it hit several cars and sustained damage, while a large dog jumped out but

One Person Killed, Another Seriously Hurt in Accident at Port of Los Angeles Wednesday, May 15 (NBC Los Angeles) – Jose Santoyo, 58, a maintenance worker at the Port of Los Angeles, was killed in an industrial accident Wednesday. The incident occurred at the 600 block of E. Terminal Way when a tire from a top loader exploded while employees were working, according to police. Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka revealed the