Irene Cruz
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Standoff underway at Alhambra home with possible suspect in fatal stabbing of 17-year-old
Police on Wednesday morning surrounded a home in Alhambra where they believe a suspect who stabbed a 17-year-old to death is barricaded. → Read More
Catholic priests face students in archdiocese basketball fundraiser
It's a head-to-head battle on the basketball court; a church rivalry that pits Catholic priests against young men studying to enter the priesthood. → Read More
Culver City passes ban on homeless encampments amid concerns over impact of LA's crackdown
Culver City has passed a ban on homeless encampments in the city, citing concerns that Los Angeles' recent crackdown could create more encampments there. → Read More
Firefighters go above and beyond to help young Yorba Linda athlete
An Orange County girl was on the way to her basketball game when her family was involved in a car accident. After making sure everyone was okay, the first responders from the Orange County Fire Authority went above and beyond to make sure they got to the game on time! → Read More
Brandon Tsay, who disarmed Monterey Park shooter, among SoCal guests invited to State of the Union
President Joe Biden is set to deliver his State of the Union address Tuesday, and several notable figures in Southern California will be in attendance. → Read More
New Pasadena bookstore highlights authors who are Black, indigenous or people of color
Step into Octavia's Bookshelf and you'll find fiction-themed merchandise and stacks of novels celebrating authors who are Black, indigenous or people of color. → Read More
Newsom, other CA leaders announce new push for gun safety laws after mass shootings
Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state leaders say a new gun safety measure will go before lawmakers this year, promising to make sure licenses for concealed-carry weapons won't end up in the wrong hands. → Read More
Motive unknown in Monterey Park mass shooting that left 10 dead; suspect had no criminal history
Authorities are still trying to determine a motive for the gunman who killed 10 people and injured 10 others at a Monterey Park dance studio, slayings that left the community in shock. → Read More
Studio City neighborhood remains mired in mud ahead of another storm
As one powerful storm moves out, one Studio City neighborhood is left to clean up a muddy mess left behind. The cleanup effort is expected to take several days. → Read More
Mother, 12-year-old child dead after fire at Downey apartment
A mother and child are dead, and another woman is injured, after a fire that ripped through an apartment in Downey. → Read More
Teams to begin moving homeless from encampments into hotels, motels under Mayor Karen Bass' new plan
Outreach teams are set to begin work on moving homeless people from encampments into hotels and motels starting Tuesday under Mayor Karen Bass' new "Inside Safe" plan. → Read More
8-year-old cancer patient becomes honorary LA Rams cheerleader for a day
Influencer Isaiah Garza heard about 8-year-old Delilah Loya's battle with cancer and decided to pull a few strings to help her become an honorary L.A. Rams cheerleader for a day. → Read More
Mayor Karen Bass declares state of emergency on homelessness
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared a state of emergency on homelessness on Monday in her first official act since being sworn into office. → Read More
Azusa shooting: Victim identified by family as 16-year-old as residents express safety concerns
A teenager who was shot and killed in Azusa was identified by family members as a 16-year-old, and residents in the area are concerned following two violent murders. → Read More
Nonprofit pays off mortgages for families of two slain El Monte police officers
The Tunnels to Towers Foundation will pay off the mortgages of two El Monte police officers who died in the line of duty in June 2022. → Read More
Robert Luna to officially assume LA County sheriff's duties Monday
After the formality of a weekend swearing-in ceremony, Robert Luna on Monday is expected to officially assume his duties as the 34th sheriff of Los Angeles County. → Read More
WATCH LIVE: Family of Riverside triple murder victims in teen "catfishing" case speaks out
Relatives of a family who was found murdered after a house fire in Riverside the day after Thanksgiving will be speaking out following the release of new details surrounding the killings. → Read More
Karen Bass, Rick Caruso make final campaign push in tight race to be LA's next mayor
With just one day before voters head to the polls, L.A. mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Rick Caruso are making their final campaign pushes. → Read More
Songwriting camp organized by LA nonprofits celebrates Filipino American Heritage Month
Several Los Angeles nonprofits are celebrating Filipino American Heritage Month with a four-day songwriting camp in L.A. → Read More
Bid filed to recall embattled LA Councilman Kevin de León amid widespread calls for resignation
Los Angeles voters have started the process to recall Kevin de León as the embattled councilman defies overwhelming calls from the public and colleagues to resign from the City Council. → Read More