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Video of Elijah McClain’s stop by police shown as Aurora officers stand trial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:37 GMT

Elijah McClain is pictured in this undated photograph. (Photo provided by family of Elijah McClain)Elijah McClain’s mother left the courtroom in tears Friday after prosecutors showed video footage of the 23-year-old Black man pinned down by police officers during a fatal 2019 confrontation, which rose to prominence during nationwide protests over racial discrimination and excessive force in policing.Aurora police officer Randy Roedema, 41, and former officer Jason Rosenblatt, 34, are on trial for manslaughter and other felony charges. The episode was captured by police body cameras, and prosecutors are leaning heavily on that footage to convince jurors that excessive force contributed to McClain’s death.On the night he was stopped, McClain was walking home from a convenience store wearing a runner’s mask. The officers were responding to a report of a “sketchy” person in the neighborhood. McClain wore the mask because anemia made him cold, relatives later said.The encounter quickly e...

More than 1 million L.A. County residents living with food insecurity, USC study shows

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:37 GMT

More than 1 million residents of Los Angeles County are struggling to stay fed, according to a new study from the University of Southern California.The study from USC Dornsife found that 30% of Los Angeles County residents are faced with food insecurity — up six percentage points from the previous year.That staggering number accounts for more than 1 million households, the study shows.According to Feeding America, food insecurity is defined by the USDA as a "lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active, healthy life."Among the most affected by the lack of food access are low-income residents. In 2022, 37% of low-income L.A. County residents were facing food insecurity; that number is now as high as 44% as of July 2023. Food insecurity is also affecting people of color significantly harder than their white counterparts. The USC study showed that Black and Latino residents were more than twice as likely (38%) to experience food insecurity ...

Video: Man subdued by deputies after approaching LASD vehicle with metal vent 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:37 GMT

A man was detained after an altercation with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies in La Puente earlier this week and it was caught on video.The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday in a parking lot in the 900 block of North Hacienda Boulevard, Sgt. Barajas told KTLA.Deputies responded to a disturbance in the area when a distraught man holding a metal vent cover approached a deputy inside a sheriff’s vehicle. Video posted on X by LaPuente626sgv shows the deputy opening the driver’s side door as the man approaches and the two get into a scuffle.A man allegedly armed with a metal vent cover approaches a sheriff's vehicle in La Puente on Sept. 20, 2023. (LaPuente626sgv via X) A man who was allegedly armed with a metal vent cover is subdued by deputies in La Puente on Sept. 20, 2023. (LaPuente626sgv, via X)The deputy appears to push the man. That's when several other deputies get involved, pull the man to the ground and start punching him into submission, the video sh...

Man shot by deputies after leading them on pursuit, ramming patrol car, SBSD says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:37 GMT

Deputies shot and injured a man who allegedly led them on a chase and rammed a patrol vehicle in Montclair earlier this week, officials said Friday.The incident unfolded around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, when San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic violence assault in the 7800 block of Haven Avenue in Rancho Cucamonga.As deputies arrived, the suspect, identified as Dennis Flowers, drove off in a Chevrolet Equinox.Deputies began chasing Flowers, who at one point ditched the Equinox and got into BMW sedan.He kept evading deputies toward Montclair, where deputies discontinued the chase.Flowers was later spotted at a gas station on Central Avenue and San Bernardino Street, and when deputies arrived, he allegedly rammed into a responding patrol vehicle, officials said.At least one deputy fired a gun and Flowers was struck by gunfire.He was taken to a hospital for treatment and was released to the custody of the Montclair Police Department.A probation officer who was wi...

L.A. hospital needs help identifying unknown patient

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:37 GMT

A local hospital needs help identifying a patient who was found in Los Angeles earlier this week.The woman is currently at the Los Angeles General Medical Center and has been there for two days.She is currently unable to recall her name or where she lives. She does not have any information or belongings to identify her, staff said.She is described as an Asian woman around 70 years old. She stands 5 feet tall, weighs 85 pounds and has a thin build. She has gray shoulder-length hair, brown eyes and a darker complexion.Los Angeles General Medical Center needs help identifying a female patient. (L.A. General Medical)She may sometimes say the phrase, "Wei-Lai, Wong?" hospital staff said.Anyone who recognizes this woman or has additional information is asked to call clinical social workers Yen Sau or Cesar Robles at 323-409-4860 or 323-409-6884.

Hundreds of volunteers to sweep Venice Beach for international coastal cleanup event

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:37 GMT

Hundreds of volunteers are expected at a coastal cleanup event this weekend at Venice Beach.The event is being hosted by Ocean Conservancy and is part of an international cleanup event which has been taking place for decades.The International Coastal Cleanup is the world's largest beach and waterway cleanup effort, organizers said. Since it began in 1986, more than 17 million volunteers have removed over 350 million pounds of trash across the globe.Last year, 40,000 people participated in events across California, removing more than a half-million individual pieces of trash from the state's waterways.This latest cleanup event comes on the heels of the passage of California Assembly Bill 1628, which aims to prevent microfiber pollution, including microplastics, by requiring all new washing machines sold in California by 2029 have a filter to catch the unwanted pollutant. Studies have shown that millions of pounds of microfibers enter California waters from washing machines every year...

'Are you going to miss your mom?' boy from viral video reunites with reporter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:37 GMT

It was the meme seen around the world.KTLA 5's Courtney Friel made a preschooler cry on his first day of school eight years ago. The video has since been viewed millions of times, turned into memes in different languages and recently it even caught the attention of Netflix.  Andrew Macias, now 13, was just a preschooler at City Terrace Elementary School in East Los Angeles when he became internet famous.  In 2015 on his first day of school, when Friel asked him, “Are you going to miss your mom?” young Andrew initially said no and laughed, but then he paused, put his hands to his face and began, adorably, to cry.  Andrew Macias teared up suddenly as he talked to KTLA about his his first day of pre-kindergarten in East L.A. on Aug. 18, 2015. (Credit: KTLA)Ever since those viral tears, Friel and Andrew have kept in touch. Even after the seventh grader and his family left L.A. for Nebraska, he says he may never live down that classic KTLA moment. “Everyone says, ‘Are you ...

A Treat For The Mystery Seekers—Unveiling the Secrets of Dalton’s Grove

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:37 GMT

Embark on a Thrilling Odyssey with “Road To The Dark Path”In a literary escapade that juxtaposes the quaint serenity of small-town life with the menacing undercurrents of obsession and danger, “Road To The Dark Path” offers a unique narrative that will take readers on a heart-pounding journey leaving them at the edge of their seats. This electrifying novel paints a riveting chronology against the backdrop of Dalton’s Grove—a seemingly idyllic town where nobody is truly safe.Beneath the picturesque facade of Dalton’s Grove lies a dichotomous society, meticulously split between the haves and have-nots. The affluent wield their power to control not only the town itself but also the very laws that govern it. The result? A simmering pot of tension that can erupt into chaos at any moment.We meet Tana Hayes, a seemingly ordinary resident of the Grove, who finds her life taking a perilous turn when she unwittingly becomes the object of Dev Bradley’s...

A Classic Adventure Reimagined: The Irresistible Allure of ‘Ivywood Castle’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:37 GMT

In the realm of literature, certain settings have become synonymous with adventure and intrigue. One such place is Ivywood Castle, the enchanting backdrop of the captivating novel ‘Blackwood‘ by author N. Dominic. With its rich tapestry of secrets, hidden passages, and a cast of captivating characters, Ivywood Castle draws readers into a world where every corner holds the promise of discovery.The fearless and witty protagonist, Moira Finglas, is at the heart of ‘Blackwood.‘ Unlike traditional heroines, Moira defies conventions and embarks on a journey that transcends the ordinary. Her sarcastic charm and unyielding spirit make her a captivating character who leaves an indelible mark on readers’ hearts. As we delve into the depths of Ivywood Castle, we find ourselves irresistibly drawn to Moira’s story, eager to join her on her quest for truth and adventure.Ivywood Castle itself is a character in its own right—a sprawling edifice shrouded in myster...

As California continues a statewide push to sustainability, one company is doing their part in solar system maintenance

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:37 GMT

Last year the California Air Resources Board approved the Advanced Clean Cars II rule, which outlines a roadmap to sustainability in the state by mandating that all new passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs sold in the state will be fully electric vehicles that produce zero carbon emissions. This is one of the many steps the state is taking in the push towards renewable energy sources and reducing carbon emissions.The recent mandate is hailed as the logical next step in the state’s reduction of carbon emissions, but it presents a unique set of new challenges. As more electric vehicles are introduced to the roadways of California it will put a new strain on the energy grid, of which the obvious solution is to utilize solar energy for powering homes and electric vehicles. The state already has 20% of its power coming from solar energy and much of that comes from solar panels installed on peoples’ homes.As California continues to be the highest adopter of solar energy throughout the country...