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.

Violent attack on LA street vendor sparks outrage
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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.

Illegal fireworks warning issued ahead of 4th of July
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At a news conference in Leslie N. Shaw Park, not far from the scene of an illegal fireworks tragedy last month, Hochman was joined by officials from the Los Angeles city and county fire departments and an assistant chief from the Los Angeles Police Department in reminding the public that all fireworks are illegal in the county, and prosecutions will result for anyone caught making, selling, buying or setting off illegal pyrotechnics.

$100K+ raised to help assaulted street vendor
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More than $100,000 was pledged Wednesday to assist a 62-year-old street vendor who was attacked by an unidentified woman in an altercation recorded on video in downtown Los Angeles.

Boyle Heights warehouse fire knocked down
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The knockdown of the Palos Fire was declared at 5:58 p.m. Wednesday by the LAFD, meaning there were no active flames and no threat of fire spread. However, debris within the structure continues to smolder.

Fire out at Boyle Heights warehouse; air quality concerns remain

Los Angeles firefighters continue to utilize heavy equipment and exterior streams to combat a stubborn warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, aiming for full extinguishment by Friday.

Andres Chait named LAUSD Superintendent
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LAUSD appears to have removed the interim-acting tag and named Andres Chait the district's next Superintendent.

Boyle Heights fire now declared 'knocked down'
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Firefighters have officially "knocked down" the fire at the embattled Linear cold-storage facility in Boyle Heights. Now the focus remains towards the health of local residents, in addition to clearing the debris and odor from the rotting foods in the now-burned down building.

Ex-LAFD Chief sues Los Angeles Mayor
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Ex-LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley is suing Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, claiming Bass lied to shifted blame over the city's Palisades Fire response.

EPA chief tours Altadena mid-rebuild
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EPA administrator Lee Zeldin toured parts of Altadena as the area continues its long road to rebuilding after the Eaton Fire.

Ex-state parks boss accused of filming lifeguards
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Former California State Parks Superintendent Kevin Pearsall faces 31 charges for secretly filming 23 naked lifeguards and employees in a Huntington Beach locker room.

Party continues after Mexico's group stage win
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The celebrations continue throughout Southern California after El Tri pulled off a 3-0 win over Czechia in the Group A showdown of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Celebrations break out in Santa Ana
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Celebrations break out in Santa Ana after Mexico beat Czechia in the group stage of 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Opening date announced for Space Shuttle Endeavour
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This fall, space fans will get to see the Space Shuttle Endeavour like never before in its new permanent home at the California Science Center.

No verdict yet in Palisades Fire trial
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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.

Day 8: Boyle Heights warehouse fire nearly out
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As Wednesday marks Day 8, crews are closing in on taking out the fire at the Lineage cold-storage facility. While the fire is almost out, the health concerns for nearby residents remain.

Federal judge in California blocks immigration courthouse arrests

A federal judge has thrown out a Trump administration policy that allowed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to make mass arrests inside immigration courthouses.

Google's top Summer 2026 search trends
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Google trends expert Molly McHugh-Johnson breaks down the top SEO trends for this summer.