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Maritza Joana Lara is wanted for a Fatal Hit & Run that killed an innocent man on Father's Day & critically injured 4 others at the intersection of Parthenia & Haskell. After the collision she's seeing on video walking away. Any info contact Valley Traffic Detectives 818-644-8035 pic.twitter.com/9gNLUf2IbQ
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) June 19, 2019
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Watch Driver Walk Away From Fatal Hit & Run Crash
Police released video of a deadly hit and run crash in which the driver walks away, leaving one dead and four seriously hurt.
Homeless Crisis In OC, Federal Judge Recused From Lawsuit
Though he's made a name for himself in the north, Federal Judge David O. Carter was removed from Dana Point, SJC and San Clemente's lawsuit.
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5 New Murals Coming To Manhattan Beach
At a Tuesday night meeting, the Manhattan Beach City Council approved five new murals to be painted throughout the city.
Cancer Patients Alleges UCLA Doctor Sexually Abused Her
A cancer patient is suing the UC Regents alleging UCLA gynecologist/oncologist Dr. James Heaps sexually abused her during treatment.
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OC Trump Supporters Gather For 2020 Re-Election Campaign
Holding "Make America Safe Again" signs, supporters of President Donald Trump gathered to hold watch parties across the Southland.
Effort To Recall Mayor Garcetti Fueled By Homeless Crisis
Residents upset with the growing homeless crisis launched a formal petition drive to unseat Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Wednesday.
Helicopter Crew Saves 3 Hikers In Palos Verdes Estates
Three hikers were hoisted to safety near Malaga Cove in the 400 block of Paseo Del Mar in Palos Verdes Estates.
LAUSD Ends Random Student Searches
School board members voted to end random metal detector searches of students, which they described as dehumanizing.
Suspicious Package On I-5 Lake Forest Creates Traffic Nightmare
CHP posted a SIGALERT on the I-5 Northbound at El Toro Road offramp, Wednesday, due to a suspicious item.
Saban Theatre Owners Sue Metro, Beverly Hills Over Alleged Damage
The owners allege the ongoing Purple Line subway extension construction has caused cracks and fixtures on the building.
LAUSD Confronts Discriminatory Dress Code Policies
The Los Angeles Unified School District board voted to revise dress code policies to better reflect student diversity and individualism.
Star Spangled Wake-up Call Startles Southland Residents
Over the weekend, residents within five miles of the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station received a blaring serenade of the National Anthem.
$80K Down Payment Assistance To Buy First Home In Santa Ana
The program is funded through the City of Santa Ana Inclusionary Housing Fund and Community Development Block Grant program.
Coroner IDs Pedestrian Killed By Metrolink Train
Authorities released the identity of an El Monte man who was struck and killed on a Metrolink track, Tuesday.
Beto O'Rourke Woos LA Labor Leaders, Hollywood Money
Democratic presidential candidate and former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke makes his second campaign trip to Los Angeles Wednesday.
'Avengers: Endgame' Tops List of Teen Choice Award Nominees
"Avengers: Endgame" collected a leading nine nominations for the 2019 Teen Choice Awards, which will be filmed in Hermosa Beach.
LA Fire Official Gets Heat For Parking Lot Fracass
A spokesman for the fire department was accused of using his siren and official car to harass an uber driver who had irked his wife.
COAST Open Streets Event Returns To Santa Monica
Enjoy two miles of car-free streets, with roaming musicians, activities, classes and a pageant to show off unique transportation creations.
Rapper Kid Cali's Killer Get's 50 Years In Prison
A 22-year-old man was sentenced to decades in prison for shooting rapper Kid Cali at a party in Granada Hills.
Body Found On 101 Freeway Triggers Cahuenga Pass Lane Closures
The investigation shut down some northbound lanes on the 101 Freeway Wednesday.
Valley Soccer Star Joins Cast Of 'Big Brother'
A former Sherman Oaks Notre Dame High School soccer standout hopes to standout on the newest season of "Big Brother."
Power Restored After Outage That Affected 15,700 In Torrance
More than 15,700 Southern California Edison customers were affected by a power outage in Torrance.
Convicted Killer In Sunset Boulevard Shooting Denied Appeal
The California Supreme Court refused to hear the case of a man imprisoned for shooting a woman in Hollywood over a business dispute.
Community To Mourn Westside LAPD Officer
Esmeralda Ramirez, a Westside officer and mother of three, died following surgery stemming from an on-duty crash. Her Funeral is Wednesday.
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