Post
Page 6
Inside job? Thieves target elderly in senior living homes, take off with thousands of dollars of jewels
When 95-year-old Diane Morton returned to her apartment one recent afternoon at the Watermark in Westwood, she noticed someone had gone through her drawers, stealing her diamond earrings and bracelets, pearls, an expensive watch and designer handbags. “I felt violated. I felt raped,” Morton told the I-Team. “These were gifts from my late husband, and they had sentimental value.” Morton said the thief got away with $200,000 of her belongings, and there was no sign of forced entry into her apartment.
Construction worker killed at Villa Park high school in Orange County
A construction worker was killed, and another was injured during an incident at a construction site at an Orange County high school Thursday. First responders first arrived at Villa Park High School in Villa Park before 10:30 a.m. Thursday. While investigators remained tight-lipped about how the deadly event occurred, students said they saw two men working on their gym, which is under renovation. Pictures taken by students showed a large area being taped off with several construction workers,
Woman arrested for impersonating a nurse at Los Angeles hospitals
Police on Thursday sought information on a woman who was arrested for impersonating a nurse at various Los Angeles County hospitals. Burbank police arrested Amanda Leann Porter, 44, of Virginia on Nov. 7 after they investigated a report in May 2024 of a woman, who allegedly pretended to be a registered nurse at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. “Hospital staff soon discovered Porter was impersonating a real registered nurse, who lived out of state,” said the Burbank Police Department. Prov
DoorDash to deliver groceries to seniors in need
DoorDash is partnering with All Peoples Community Center to deliver groceries to nearly 100 seniors who are coping with food insecurity in the Los Angeles area. “Usually we give out 20 pounds of food to each household and so that really makes a difference with seniors,” said Capri Downs, the food security manager at All Peoples Community Center. “They are saving cost and money for food and they can use to put toward other goods like rent, health insurance and just helping out with their families ”
What is the biggest age gap in a boxing match? Where Tyson-Paul ranks
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will make history in more ways than one when they meet in the ring. Tyson and Paul will be putting their records on the line as the match is a professionally sanctioned fight. Tyson will be fighting professionally for the first time since 2005 with a 50-6 record, 44 wins coming via knockout. Paul, a former YouTube streamer, is 10-1 with seven knockouts. His lone loss came in 2023 against Tommy Fury. But perhaps the biggest factor is the age disparity between the two, whi
Baby found dead in Los Angeles Skid Row area
A dead infant was found on Skid Row, prompting a child abuse investigation with the Los Angeles Police Department Thursday. Officers first received a medical call at around 5:30 a.m. in the 560 block of S. San Pedro Street. When officers arrived, they found an unresponsive male newborn. Investigators with the Abused Child Unit within the LAPD were looking into the situation. Skid Row Jul 3 Moving truck stuffed with furniture caught illegally dumping in Skid Row
What to know about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick for health secretary
President-elect Donald Trumps plan to appoint Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to lead the Health and Human Services Department will put a prominent vaccine skeptic at the helm of the nations sprawling public health apparatus. A scion of a famous Democratic dynasty, Kennedy made a name in his own right as an environmental attorney who successfully took on large corporations including DuPont and Monsanto. But over the past two decades, hes increasingly devoted his energy to promoting claims about vaccines th
‘Unsafe security issue.' Homeless encampment fire in Van Nuys raises alarm bells for neighbors
After another trash fire from a homeless encampment was reported in Van Nuys, business owners and those who live nearby said they are fed up with the unsanitary and dangerous conditions. The fire, which was reported at 5 a.m. Thursday near Oxnard Street and Sepulveda Boulevard, was put out in 30 minutes thanks to fire crews. The plume of black smoke from the Van Nuys encampment was seen in many parts of the San Fernando Valley Thursday morning. “Aside from being an eyesore, it’s unsafe,” Christ
New program offers Californians rebates of up to $8K to make homes more energy efficient
A new program to help finance energy-efficient home retrofits was announced Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Energy Commission (CEC). Those interested can now submit their applications for the first phase of the Home Appliance and Electrification Rebates (HEAR or HEEHRA in California). This program, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), will provide $80 million for low- to moderate-income homeowners to retrofit their homes with efficient electrification systems. California
Trump picks RFK Jr., anti-vaccine activist, for Health and Human Services secretary
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday picked Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist who dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Trump, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Trump made the announcement on his social media platform, Truth Social. I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), he wrote. For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies
Man arrested for attempted carjackings, targeting women in Lincoln Heights, Boyle Heights
A man was arrested after he tried to carjack at least three times on Saturday in Lincoln Heights and Boyle Heights, the Los Angeles Police Department said Thursday. Maurice Latorre is accused of approaching a woman at a gas pump and trying to force his way into her car at around 10:40 a.m. Saturday in the 3200 block of North Broadway. Then he made similar attempts at around 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., targeting two other women, police said. The 49-year-old had been hospitalized at Los Angeles General Medic
In his fight with Jake Paul, Mike Tyson is finally handing over the villain role
Friendship is at the heart of how a fight came together between 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and much younger YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Friction helped build the hype for a bout that is testing the formula for how boxing is delivered to the masses, a first-ever combat sports offering from the streaming platform Netflix rather than pay-per-view or traditional cable. “I think they’re beloved fans of Mike Tyson,” Paul said, trying to explain the boisterous boos that have g
2 people rescued after a small plane crashes in Sherman Oaks
A small plane crashed in Sherman Oaks Thursday morning, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The aircraft, reported to be a Cessna, landed upside down on a flat dirt area near the Sepulveda basin. The crash happened on the 15000 block of Burbank Boulevard. Two people, a man and a woman, were rescued from the crash and appeared to have non life threatening injuries, according to LAFD. Both of them declined to be transported This is a developing story, please check back for updates.
Swearing-in ceremony held for new LAPD chief Jim McDonnell
A celebration was held this morning for Jim McDonnell, the new police chief of the Los Angeles Police Department. McDonnell was sworn in during a private ceremony last week, but Thursday’s ceremony would be a public event. “My hope is to be able to use the first couple of months to do a lot of listening, a lot of observing,” McDonnell said. “To try and get an assessment of what our needs are, what our strengths are The new chief was appointed by LA Mayor Karen Bass and then confirmed through t
Incoming Trump admin is eyeing new immigrant detention centers near major US cities
The incoming Trump administration is considering locations and talking to private prison companies about drastically expanding immigrant detention centers that would hold immigrants before they are deported as part of President-elect Donald Trumps promised mass deportation plan, two sources familiar with the planning told NBC News. The goal is to double the number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention beds — 41,000 are now allocated by Congress — to hold vast numbers of migrants for short p
Starbucks Red Cup Day 2024: How to get a free reusable cup today, and which drinks qualify
Red Cup Day, a favorite Starbucks holiday tradition that offers customers free reusable cups, takes place this week but theres a catch. The coffee giants popular Red Cup Day for 2024 takes place Thursday, according to the company. On Red Cup Day, the chain will offer customers reusable holiday cups for free with the order of a qualifying drink. Customers who order any size handcrafted holiday beverage will receive a free limited-edition reusable red holiday cup at participating stores across the
‘I know she's alive and well.' Husband of Chanel Banks confirms actor's safety
The husband of actress Chanel Banks has confirmed his wifes well-being after Los Angeles police announced she was found following her reported disappearance days ago. In a phone interview with NBCLA, Carlos Jimenez declared that the polices findings were accurate in that his wife was found safe. The confirmation comes after Banks cousin and mother held a news conference in Playa Vista and claimed she had not been located, negating the LAPDs claims. The police confirmed that she was all right. They
Dodger Stadium gondola project strikes debate from supporters and opposition
The Dodger Stadium gondola project continues to spark debate between supporters and opponents as the proposal moves forward with more public hearings. Both groups have clashed over the gondola that aims to transport people to and from Dodger Stadium. The proposed gondola would include three stations, three towers and a junction that supporters argue would provide zero-emission transportation that would reduce traffic in and around Dodger Stadium. The project still needs to be approved by the St