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California Declares State of Emergency as Second Storm Brings Record Rainfall and Flooding
Sacramento (USA): In a rare and impactful turn of weather events, California is grappling with a second powerful storm within a week, bringing heavy rain and life-threatening flooding across the state. Downtown Los Angeles, in particular, has witnessed historic rainfall, recording 7.03 inches over Sunday and Monday, marking the wettest two-day period since 1956. Governor Gavin Newsom promptly declared a…
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3-Day Homeless Count Begins in Los Angeles with 6,000 Volunteers
Los Angeles County is mobilizing 6,000 volunteers for a three-day effort to count the homeless population. Led by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, the “point-in-time” count aims to estimate the unhoused and assess their needs, addressing the city’s escalating homelessness crisis., reported US Media. Frustration has grown among California residents due to lawmakers’ inability to curb the surge. Homelessness…
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USA News: Tragic Shooting: LA Woman Fatally Shot by Police After Reporting Domestic Violence
On December 4, 2023, Niani Finlayson, a 27-year-old black woman, called 911 to report domestic violence at her Los Angeles home. When deputies from the LA County Sheriff’s Department arrived, they heard yelling and found Niani holding a knife, threatening her boyfriend. A confrontation ensued, resulting in Niani being fatally shot multiple times in front of her nine-year-old daughter. The…
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Fatal Shooting of Michael Latt: Jameelah Elena Michl Charged with Murder
Los Angeles: The man fatally shot by an intruder in his Los Angeles home on Monday night has been identified as Hollywood social activist Michael Latt. Latt, 33, was the founder and CEO of Lead With Love, an organization that works to support “influential women and artists of color,” according Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Jameelah Elena Michl faces…
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Los Angeles Hit-and-Run Arrest: Christopher Gibson Apprehended in Fatal Collision Case
Los Angeles, CA: The Los Angeles Police Department’s Central Traffic Division announced the apprehension of Christopher Gibson, the alleged perpetrator of a fatal hit-and-run collision resulting in the tragic death of a 32-year-old man. On the early morning of November 07, 2023, at approximately 1:10 a.m., Gibson was operating a 2011 Mazda 3, traveling westbound on Sunset Boulevard just east…
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LAPD’s Holiday Blitz: Organized Retail Crime Task Force Nabs Flash-Rob Culprits
Los Angeles, CA-USA – In a bid to tackle the surge in organized retail crime, the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Commercial Crimes Division launched the Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORCT) on August 21, 2023. This initiative, aimed at resolving the issue of “Flash-Rob” method retail crimes conducted by multiple suspects across the Los Angeles region, involves collaboration between…
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USA News: Fire Ravages South LA – Homes Destroyed, Lives Altered
Los Angeles, California –In a devastating incident, a fire tore through South Los Angeles, destroying five homes and leaving a man and woman in their 60s with severe burns. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded to multiple calls of garbage fires just before 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, reported USA Today. The flames engulfed a building under construction from all…
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Prime Your Drive: Hyundai Cars Coming Soon to Amazon Checkout
Los Angeles (USA): In a significant announcement made at the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show, Amazon revealed its forthcoming venture into the online retailing of Hyundai cars, slated to commence next year, as detailed in a press release. This collaborative initiative seeks to revolutionize the conventional process of car acquisition, with an emphasis on streamlining and expediting the overall experience,…
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