May Day 2023: Rallies, marches held across Southern California
Rallies and marches were held Monday in downtown Los Angeles, Little Tokyo and Boyle Heights to mark International Workers Day, also known as May Day, continuing a tradition dating back to the 19th century.
Family of woman who died in Boyle Heights apartment fire say blocked access caused her death
68-year-old Victoria Velasquez was killed in the Aug. 2022 fire. Firefighters couldn't get to the flames fast enough because the closest access was and still is gated, locked, and blocked.
Family says blocked access caused mother's death
Firefighters were on site, but they were too far and too late to rescue the woman inside, 68-year-old Victoria Velasquez, a mother and grandmother.
Suspect arrested after teen boy loses leg in Boyle Heights hit-and-run crash
Banning resident Erwin Majano has been identified as a suspect after 13-year-old Joshua Mora lost one of his legs in a hit-and-run crash in Boyle Heights.
Suspect arrested after teen boy loses leg in Boyle Heights hit-and-run crash
The suspect, Banning resident Erwin Majano, 29, was arrested April 11, the LAPD announced during a press conference Thursday. He has been charged with felony hit-and-run.
Teen boy with pro basketball aspirations loses leg in hit-and-run crash
Officials said the teen victim lost his leg in a hit-and-run crash in Boyle Heights.
Suspect arrested in Boyle Heights hit-and-run
A teen boy was left as an amputee after the crash.
Police activity shut down 101 Freeway in Boyle Heights for hours before reopening
Parts of the 101 Freeway connecting Boyle Heights and downtown Los Angeles are shut down as officers wrap up a police investigation.
LAPD searching for suspect after boy loses leg in hit-and-run crash
13-year-old Joshua Mora lost his leg in a hit-and-run crash in the Boyle Heights area and now the LAPD is asking for the public's help identifying the suspect. New video of the crash was just released.
LAPD looking for motorcyclist who critically injured 13-year-old in hit-and-run
The 13-year-old boy was walking in a marked crosswalk when the motorcyclist struck him.
LA County ending eviction moratorium after 3 years
Tenants in Los Angeles County will no longer be covered under the COVID-19 eviction protections.
At-risk Angelenos in danger of going homeless after LA County eviction moratorium expires
Tenants in Los Angeles County will no longer be covered under the COVID-19 eviction protections.
Car plunges off 6th Street Bridge; driver killed
The car landed on its roof onto the 5 Freeway, CHP said.
Water main break floods 101 Freeway in Boyle Heights
Three lanes were flooded with up to three feet of water.
Man who fell from 6th Street Bridge into LA River rescued
The man was taken to the hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.
Man rescued from LA River in Boyle Heights
First responders dropped into the river to pull the man out.
Man accused of shooting another man on LA Metro platform, carjacking SUV and crashing in Boyle Heights
A man is in custody but not before he allegedly went on a crime spree that involves opening fire on a Los Angeles Metro platform, carjacking an SUV and then crashing that vehicle in Boyle Heights.
Man accused of shooting another man, carjacking SUV and crashing vehicle in Boyle Heights
The shooting marks the second violent incident taking place in less than a week on LA's Metro system.
Dog owner shares photo of missing English bulldog with man holding 'For Sale' sign
A devastated dog owner shared a photo of what he believes is his missing English bulldog with a stranger holding a "For Sale" sign.
Officials seeking public's help identifying patient at LA County hospital
Officials at LAC + USC Medical Center sought the public's help with identifying a patient who has been hospitalized for three days.