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Man shot, killed by police after reportedly lighting fireworks in Downey; family speaks outABC7 1 DAY AGO
Former Supermodel Loni Wilison Spotted Smoking Cigarettes on L.A. Streets 8 Years After Becoming Homeless: PhotosOK Magazine13 HOURS AGO
17 teachers, staff retire from Downey Unified School Districtthedowneypatriot.com18 HOURS AGO
California Department of Justice Investigating Downey Officer-Involved Shooting on Saturday, Resulting in Death, Under AB 1506goldrushcam.com14 HOURS AGO
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California Department of Justice Investigating Downey Officer-Involved Shooting on Saturday, Resulting in Death, Under AB 1506**The information provided below is based on preliminary details regarding an ongoing investigation, which may continue to evolve**. July 1, 2024 - OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that the California Department of Justice (DOJ), pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), is investigating and will independently review an officer-involved shooting (OIS) that occurred on June 29, 2024, in Downey, California. The OIS incident which resulted in the death of one individual occurred around 6:15 p.m. and involved Downey Police Department.Downey, CA15 hours ago
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KNX 1070 News RadioDowney man fatally shot by police identifiedOfficers were dispatched at about 6:15 p.m. Saturday to a call of a disturbance in the 7100 block of Stewart and Gray Road, the Downey Police Department reported. The area is just east of the Long Beach (710) Freeway.
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thedowneypatriot.com
17 teachers, staff retire from Downey Unified School DistrictDOWNEY – The closing of the 2023-24 school year marked the end of an era for many Downey Unified employees as the district said farewell to 17 staff members made up of both Classified (non-teaching) and Certificated (teaching) positions. At the end of May, the Downey Unified Personnel Commission...Downey, CA19 hours ago
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Food News and Happenings for the Month of JulyJuly brings new restaurants and events to Los Angeles County. Get ready for an electrifying evening at GYM Bar WeHo! Big Brother Season 25 finalist, DJ Bowie Jane is hosting an exclusive BB26 premiere watch party in WeHo. Don’t miss Bowie’s insider commentary and unique perspective on the new season, followed by an unforgettable DJ set. Enjoy special co*cktails crafted just for the night and reserve a spot to make sure you have the best seat in the house. RSVP by emailing [email protected]1 hour ago
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DA George Gascón Announces Charges for Vicious Attacks on Two Women and a TeenagerJawann Garnett Charged with Attempted Murder and Assault on Santa Monica Beach. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Jawann Garnett has been charged with attempting to murder and assaulting a 17-year-old girl and a 72-year-old woman and assaulting a 25-year-old woman on Santa Monica Beach on June 24.Santa Monica, CA5 hours ago
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Thieves target LA County cemetery, steal plaquesLOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - Copper thieves have once again targeted Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Carson, leaving a trail of destruction. Community volunteer Aisha Woods is heartbroken and outraged by the ongoing vandalism. "People are disrespecting sacred grounds. This is a sacred place," she said. The thieves are targeting...Carson, CA5 hours ago
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Excessive Heat Warning Issued for Los Angeles County AreasThe Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures are forecasted for several areas from Tuesday, July 2, 2024, through Monday, July 8, 2024. The affected areas include:. Eastern Antelope Valley. Western Antelope Valley. Antelope Valley. Western San Gabriel Mountains/Hwy 14 Corridor. Northwest LA...5 hours ago
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CBS LASuspect crashes multiple times during pursuit in Los Angeles CountyThe Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was in pursuit of a stolen truck that had crashed multiple times during the chase.It started in East LA when deputies spotted the stolen car at about 7:30 p.m. Monday evening.The suspect recklessly evaded deputies, driving on the wrong side of the road and through red lights several times.The pursuit ended after the utility truck lost the driver-side tire and spun out near the intersection of S. Indiana Street and Dennison Street in the South Gate-East LA area.The suspect promptly left the car and surrendered as deputies drew their weapons and took cover behind their cruisers.
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ABC7 Authorities searching for woman accused in murder of man in LancasterAuthorities are searching for a 37-year-old woman accused of killing a man in Lancaster in April.Erika Zimmerman is wanted for murder in the death of Louie Cervantes, 46, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department announced Monday.On April 11, deputies responded just after 7 p.m. to the 1600 block of Valeport Avenue after a report of a traffic collision involving a pedestrian.Cervantes was lying on the ground in the middle of the street and was being helped by a bystander when deputies arrived, authorities said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.New details on the case were released a few days after Cervantes' death. Authorities said he had been involved in a "domestic dispute" and was struck by vehicle. Cervantes died from his injuries, authorities said.The Sheriff's Department asked for the public's help in finding Zimmerman, who at the time was wanted for questioning and not officially named a suspect.Zimmerman is 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs 140 pounds and has blond hair and blue eyes. She is said to frequent Rosamond.Anyone with information on Zimmerman's whereabouts are asked to contact authorities at (323) 890-5500.
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KNX 1070 News RadioL.A. County Superior Court offers buyouts to staff due to funding cutbacksLos Angeles County’s Superior Court system announced Monday that it will offer a one-time payment of $35,000 to current full-time employees with five or more years of continuous service to resign from their jobs due to cutbacks in state funding.
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Police evacuate Metro bus after man with gun reportedLOS ANGELES, California — Authorities swiftly responded to a report of a person with a gun on a Metro bus, leading to a successful evacuation and arrest. Earlier today, Monday, July 1, 2024, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office deputies and Glendale Police Department officers swiftly responded to a report of a person with a gun on a Metro bus. The Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB), Transit Mental Evaluation Team (TMET), and Crisis Negotiators promptly arrived on the scene to provide valuable support to the deputies and officers. Together, they successfully evacuated the bus and safely took the suspect into custody without any further incident.Los Angeles, CA11 hours ago
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LACERA Wins Court Decision Backing Its Authority Over Employee Compensation, ClassificationCalifornia’s 2nd District Court of Appeal ruled that the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association has the authority to set salaries and employment classifications for its employees, authority which had been called into question by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. “The decision was a major win for...15 hours ago
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Photos: Vehicle collision involving structureThe Los Angeles County Fire Department and Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a traffic collision involving a structure on Monday afternoon at the Promenade in Valencia. A newer model White SUV Lexus hit the cinder block wall of the Peet’s Coffee business at the Promenade. There...Los Angeles, CA15 hours ago
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Diana Teran, top aide to Los Angeles DA Gascón, arraignment postponedLOS ANGELES - The arraignment of Diana Teran, once a top official for Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, has been postponed, officials announced Monday. In April, Teran was charged with 11 felony counts for allegedly downloading confidential personnel records of Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies. The charges...20 hours ago
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66 Officers on Leave: LA Probation Chief Overhauls Department Leadership, Removing 13 Bureau ChiefsChief Guillermo Viera Rosa of the LA Probation Department implemented significant management changes. Chief Viera Rosa Implements Sweeping Changes to Enhance Accountability and Transparency in LA Probation Department. Los Angeles County Probation Chief Guillermo Viera Rosa made a surprising announcement late Friday afternoon, June 28th by restructuring the top management...21 hours ago
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ABC7 New gallery exhibit highlights artifacts planned for the Samuel Oschin Air and Space CenterThe California Science Center opened its new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center Work in Progress Gallery. The unique exhibition offers visitors an inside look at the remarkable artifacts and displays planned for the new 200,000-square-foot Air and Space Center."This is just a very small glimpse of the whole building. It's about more than halfway completed now," said California Science Center President and CEO Jeff Rudolph. "It's a huge addition to the California Science Center and almost doubling our amount of exhibit space."The space shuttle Endeavour is the only space shuttle in the world positioned in a vertical ready-to-launch stance...
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Prock’s Win Streak Comes to an End in NorwalkBy an almost imperceivable .0013 of a second, Austin Prock’s bid for a third straight NHRA Mission Foods tour victory came to an end Sunday in the semifinal round of the 17th Summit Racing Equipment Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park. In the latest chapter of what quickly is becoming...Norwalk, CA16 hours ago
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Long Beach PostLong Beach robber who stole half a million dollars in jewelry gets 28 years in prisonAuthorities said the man led a particularly violent group of robbers that hit stores in the Antelope Valley.The post Long Beach robber who stole half a million dollars in jewelry gets 28 years in prison appeared first on Long Beach Post.
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Angelina Kim, Madison Le Named WGCA All-American Scholars For Second Straight YearLONG BEACH, Calif. – Senior Angelina Kim Madison Le were both named All-American Scholars by the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA), recognizing their outstanding work in the classroom. The WGCA's annual academic has some of the most stringent criteria among coaches' association awards, recognizing both a high level of...Long Beach, CA18 hours ago
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NewsweekMap Shows Where Californians Advised to Wear Masks OutsideThe air quality alert, initially issued Sunday evening, is expected to remain in effect until at least 3 PM Monday afternoon.
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