Posted: Jun 6, 2020 / 10:51 AM PDTUpdated: Jun 6, 2020 / 04:37 PM PDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.Protesters gathered in front of L.A. City Hall on Saturday, joining other Angelenos and others across the nation in demanding an end to police violence.One group of friends between 19 and 21 years old said they wanted the Historic South-Central neighborhood represented.Spencer said she wanted to lead the group in downtown L.A.“There were a lot of people at home upset...…Posted: Jun 6, 2020 / 10:51 AM PDTUpdated: Jun 6, 2020 / 04:37 PM PDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.Protesters gathered in front of L.A. City Hall on Saturday, joining other Angelenos and others across the nation in demanding an end to police violence.One group of friends between 19 and 21 years old said they wanted the Historic South-Central neighborhood represented.Spencer said she wanted to lead the group in downtown L.A.“There were a lot of people at home upset...WW…

LAPD on Sunday released body camera video of a July 14 encounter between officers and protesters in downtown Los Angeles, days after footage that showed officers pushing a man in a wheelchair on social media.The clash happened around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday near Figueroa Street and Wilshire Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Bodycam video shows a protester yelling “don’t touch him” as two officers surrounded a man in a wheelchair, later identified by LAPD as 34-year-old Joshua Wilson.It’s unclear what led to the confrontation between Wilson and an officer who stood in front...…LAPD on Sunday released body camera video of a July 14 encounter between officers and protesters in downtown Los Angeles, days after footage that showed officers pushing a man in a wheelchair on social media.The clash happened around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday near Figueroa Street and Wilshire Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Bodycam video shows a protester yelling “don’t touch him” as two officers surrounded a man in a wheelchair, later identified by LAPD as 34-year-old Joshua Wilson.It’s unclear what led to the confrontation between Wilson and an officer who stood in front...WW…

Some schools is Los Angeles County could resume on-campus learning as early as this week with the county poised to meet a state threshold for reopening, officials said Monday evening.On Tuesday, public health officials expect the county to reach the state threshold for reopening schools, an adjusted case rate of 25 per 100,000.“This encouraging news means that dozens of elementary schools will be permitted to reopen for in-class instruction for students grades TK-6 as early as this week,” the health department wrote in a .Schools will still have to submit plans outlining their safety...…Some schools is Los Angeles County could resume on-campus learning as early as this week with the county poised to meet a state threshold for reopening, officials said Monday evening.On Tuesday, public health officials expect the county to reach the state threshold for reopening schools, an adjusted case rate of 25 per 100,000.“This encouraging news means that dozens of elementary schools will be permitted to reopen for in-class instruction for students grades TK-6 as early as this week,” the health department wrote in a .Schools will still have to submit plans outlining their safety...WW…

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Posted: Jan 2, 2021 / 07:40 AM PSTUpdated: Jan 2, 2021 / 08:12 AM PSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.A 57-year-old Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter succumbed to COVID-19 complications on New Year’s Day, the second member of the agency to die of the disease.Capt. George Roque was a 22-year veteran of the Fire Department who was assigned to Fire Station 97 in Studio City. He leaves behind a wife and four children, according to LAFD.“On behalf of the men and women...…Posted: Jan 2, 2021 / 07:40 AM PSTUpdated: Jan 2, 2021 / 08:12 AM PSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.A 57-year-old Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter succumbed to COVID-19 complications on New Year’s Day, the second member of the agency to die of the disease.Capt. George Roque was a 22-year veteran of the Fire Department who was assigned to Fire Station 97 in Studio City. He leaves behind a wife and four children, according to LAFD.“On behalf of the men and women...WW…

Posted: Dec 12, 2020 / 08:24 AM PSTUpdated: Dec 12, 2020 / 12:24 PM PSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.A panel of experts launched by California to ensure the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines will release its recommendations this weekend after the FDA approved the emergency use of a Pfizer vaccine, the state Friday night.The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup, which also includes , is working with federal authorities, according to Gov. Gavin...…Posted: Dec 12, 2020 / 08:24 AM PSTUpdated: Dec 12, 2020 / 12:24 PM PSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.A panel of experts launched by California to ensure the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines will release its recommendations this weekend after the FDA approved the emergency use of a Pfizer vaccine, the state Friday night.The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup, which also includes , is working with federal authorities, according to Gov. Gavin...WW…

Posted: Dec 11, 2020 / 08:54 AM PSTUpdated: Dec 11, 2020 / 12:12 PM PSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy fatally ran over a homeless person lying on the ground in the Willowbrook area, authorities said Friday.The incident was reported at 6:45 a.m, Los Angeles Police Department Officer Lizeth Lomeli said.According to the Police Department, the deputy was traveling west on Imperial Highway near Slater Street when the officer ran over a...…Posted: Dec 11, 2020 / 08:54 AM PSTUpdated: Dec 11, 2020 / 12:12 PM PSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy fatally ran over a homeless person lying on the ground in the Willowbrook area, authorities said Friday.The incident was reported at 6:45 a.m, Los Angeles Police Department Officer Lizeth Lomeli said.According to the Police Department, the deputy was traveling west on Imperial Highway near Slater Street when the officer ran over a...WW…

Posted: Dec 8, 2020 / 08:05 AM PSTUpdated: Dec 9, 2020 / 12:51 PM PSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.In announcing the arrest of nearly 160 people at a “massive underground party” in Palmdale over the weekend, Sheriff Alex Villanueva asked L.A. County officials to support his department’s efforts to stop “superspreader” events instead of focusing on restrictions on businesses.In a news conference Tuesday, Villanueva said a 17-year-old put together a party in the 6300...…Posted: Dec 8, 2020 / 08:05 AM PSTUpdated: Dec 9, 2020 / 12:51 PM PSTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.In announcing the arrest of nearly 160 people at a “massive underground party” in Palmdale over the weekend, Sheriff Alex Villanueva asked L.A. County officials to support his department’s efforts to stop “superspreader” events instead of focusing on restrictions on businesses.In a news conference Tuesday, Villanueva said a 17-year-old put together a party in the 6300...WW…

Posted: Sep 23, 2020 / 10:13 AM PDTUpdated: Sep 23, 2020 / 12:47 PM PDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.Los Angeles Police Department officers detained a driver following a pursuit involving a white minivan in the South L.A. area Wednesday morning.The department has not released information about why they were chasing the driver, or when and where the pursuit started.The driver could be seen traveling north on surface streets, near Central Avenue and Washington Boulevard...…Posted: Sep 23, 2020 / 10:13 AM PDTUpdated: Sep 23, 2020 / 12:47 PM PDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.Los Angeles Police Department officers detained a driver following a pursuit involving a white minivan in the South L.A. area Wednesday morning.The department has not released information about why they were chasing the driver, or when and where the pursuit started.The driver could be seen traveling north on surface streets, near Central Avenue and Washington Boulevard...WW…

Posted: Sep 16, 2020 / 02:52 PM PDTUpdated: Sep 16, 2020 / 02:57 PM PDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.Los Angeles Public Library books checked out before the pandemic forced its branches to close six months ago are approaching their due dates, librarians reminded patrons on Wednesday.That also applies to mobile devices, DVDs, CDs and other materials from the library’s branches. Borrowers can return them to a nearby before the extended due date of Sept. 30.Librarians...…Posted: Sep 16, 2020 / 02:52 PM PDTUpdated: Sep 16, 2020 / 02:57 PM PDTThis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.Los Angeles Public Library books checked out before the pandemic forced its branches to close six months ago are approaching their due dates, librarians reminded patrons on Wednesday.That also applies to mobile devices, DVDs, CDs and other materials from the library’s branches. Borrowers can return them to a nearby before the extended due date of Sept. 30.Librarians...WW…