Downtown LA street vendor assault captured on viral video sparks outrage
A 62-year-old street vendor was assaulted in downtown Los Angeles, prompting an LAPD battery investigation and a viral GoFundMe campaign raising over $118,000.
A 62-year-old street vendor was assaulted in downtown Los Angeles, prompting an LAPD battery investigation and a viral GoFundMe campaign raising over $118,000.
Violent attack on LA street vendor sparks outrage
Video has circulated online of the June 15 attack on Arabelia Martinez, which took place around 4 p.m. that day in the 700 block of Figueroa Street. According to Martinez's son, the suspect harassed his mother, saying she had no legal right to be a street vendor and telling her to go back to Mexico, among other racially charged statements. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the battery as the alleged assailant remains at large.
Video has circulated online of the June 15 attack on Arabelia Martinez, which took place around 4 p.m. that day in the 700 block of Figueroa Street. According to Martinez's son, the suspect harassed his mother, saying she had no legal right to be a street vendor and telling her to go back to Mexico, among other racially charged statements. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the battery as the alleged assailant remains at large.
Atlanta's Big Tigger denies abuse allegations, wife granted TPO
Longtime radio personality and former television host Big Tigger was arrested over the weekend on child cruelty and battery charges in Fulton County after allegedly pushing his wife into an office door during an argument, causing a deep facial cut, according to court documents.
Longtime radio personality and former television host Big Tigger was arrested over the weekend on child cruelty and battery charges in Fulton County after allegedly pushing his wife into an office door during an argument, causing a deep facial cut, according to court documents.
Alex Murdaugh cites unknown male DNA in bid for new testing
Alex Murdaugh's defense team filed a series of motions seeking independent DNA testing, a change of venue and expanded access to case materials as the convicted South Carolina attorney continues to challenge his murder case.
Alex Murdaugh's defense team filed a series of motions seeking independent DNA testing, a change of venue and expanded access to case materials as the convicted South Carolina attorney continues to challenge his murder case.
Ex-state parks boss accused of filming lifeguards
Former California State Parks Superintendent Kevin Pearsall faces 31 charges for secretly filming 23 naked lifeguards and employees in a Huntington Beach locker room.
Former California State Parks Superintendent Kevin Pearsall faces 31 charges for secretly filming 23 naked lifeguards and employees in a Huntington Beach locker room.
TSA says more than 300 drones have been seized near World Cup sites
Hundreds of "unauthorized" drones have been seized at FIFA World Cup sites since the tournament began earlier this month. Here's what to know.
Hundreds of "unauthorized" drones have been seized at FIFA World Cup sites since the tournament began earlier this month. Here's what to know.
No verdict yet in Palisades Fire trial
A federal jury in Los Angeles deliberated Wednesday in the trial of 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of igniting the most destructive wildfire in the city's history.
A federal jury in Los Angeles deliberated Wednesday in the trial of 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of igniting the most destructive wildfire in the city's history.
Coast Guard searches for father and son off coast of Hawaii
The search for a missing father and son who were last seen leaving their Hawaiian hotel on Tuesday morning continues and has extended into the waters off Oahu, the U.S. Coast Guard reported.
The search for a missing father and son who were last seen leaving their Hawaiian hotel on Tuesday morning continues and has extended into the waters off Oahu, the U.S. Coast Guard reported.
Video: Six Flags Over Georgia ride stalls, leaving guests dangling
An unexpected mechanical pause left thrill-seekers stranded hundreds of feet in the air at Six Flags Over Georgia, according to a recently-released video.
An unexpected mechanical pause left thrill-seekers stranded hundreds of feet in the air at Six Flags Over Georgia, according to a recently-released video.
California July 1 new laws: Wage hikes, phone-free schools, and tech crackdowns
Check out the major California laws taking effect July 1, covering school cell phone bans, restaurant allergen rules, minimum wage increases, and robotaxi tickets.
Check out the major California laws taking effect July 1, covering school cell phone bans, restaurant allergen rules, minimum wage increases, and robotaxi tickets.
Ex-state parks superintendent accused of secretly recording naked lifeguards
Former California State Parks Superintendent Kevin Pearsall has been charged with 31 counts for allegedly secretly filming 23 male employees inside a Bolsa Chica State Beach locker room.
Former California State Parks Superintendent Kevin Pearsall has been charged with 31 counts for allegedly secretly filming 23 male employees inside a Bolsa Chica State Beach locker room.
Philippine national who posed as US citizen to fund cruise casino spree sentenced to over 4 years
Philippine national has been sentenced to over four years in prison for identity theft and falsely impersonating a U.S. citizen on an Alaskan cruise.
Philippine national has been sentenced to over four years in prison for identity theft and falsely impersonating a U.S. citizen on an Alaskan cruise.
Palisades Fire trial: Jury deliberations to continue in historic LA wildfire arson case
A federal jury in Los Angeles continues deliberations to decide if Jonathan Rinderknecht set the destructive January 2025 Palisades Fire.
A federal jury in Los Angeles continues deliberations to decide if Jonathan Rinderknecht set the destructive January 2025 Palisades Fire.
2nd ransom note adds new twist to Nancy Guthrie case
The note reportedly said the kidnappers didn’t mean to kill the mother of Savannah Guthrie, but she died shortly after her disappearance.
The note reportedly said the kidnappers didn’t mean to kill the mother of Savannah Guthrie, but she died shortly after her disappearance.
Man charged for alleged Simi Valley Target attack
The suspect allegedly strangled a female shopper from behind, attacked intervening good Samaritans, and assaulted a teenager less than 24 hours after being released from custody.
The suspect allegedly strangled a female shopper from behind, attacked intervening good Samaritans, and assaulted a teenager less than 24 hours after being released from custody.
Judge weighs contested evidence in Tupac murder trial
Davis is accused of ordering the murder of the west coast rapper, after his late nephew Orlando Anderson was involved in a fight with Shakur and others inside the lobby of MGM Grand. He remains in custody on a murder charge connected to the shooting.
Davis is accused of ordering the murder of the west coast rapper, after his late nephew Orlando Anderson was involved in a fight with Shakur and others inside the lobby of MGM Grand. He remains in custody on a murder charge connected to the shooting.
Moorpark dad gets 1 year in jail for incest
Stephen Vincent Chavez was sentenced to one year in county jail and three years of felony probation for felony incest and providing alcohol to his 18-year-old biological daughter, Makayla.
Stephen Vincent Chavez was sentenced to one year in county jail and three years of felony probation for felony incest and providing alcohol to his 18-year-old biological daughter, Makayla.
Palisades Fire arson trial: Jury deliberations begin
A federal jury is set to begin deliberating Wednesday in downtown Los Angeles on whether accused Palisades Fire arson suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht should be held responsible for setting what became the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history.
A federal jury is set to begin deliberating Wednesday in downtown Los Angeles on whether accused Palisades Fire arson suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht should be held responsible for setting what became the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history.
$120K fireworks cache seized before 4th of July
Four individuals have been arrested in connection with a Nevada-linked street gang, with authorities warning that more arrests are expected.
Four individuals have been arrested in connection with a Nevada-linked street gang, with authorities warning that more arrests are expected.
Universal Studios Hollywood simplifies entry with new all-in-one security perimeter
Universal Studios Hollywood launches a new CityWalk security perimeter to handle current 2026 World Cup tourism and the upcoming 2028 LA Olympic Games.
Universal Studios Hollywood launches a new CityWalk security perimeter to handle current 2026 World Cup tourism and the upcoming 2028 LA Olympic Games.