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Axe-wielding man has Highland Park neighborhood on edge

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:43 GMT

Some Highland Park residents are on edge after an axe-wielding man, who lives in a nearby homeless encampment, has been seen roaming the streets and destroying the sense of safety in their neighborhood.  Video shows the man attempting to cut down a tree in the front yard of one of the homes with his axe. According to the homeowner, the man also has a drum set that he sometimes uses to make noise at all hours of the day and night. “As a woman, I’m worried about walking through my neighborhood because I don’t know what kind of mood he’ll be in and I know that he’s armed,” the homeowner, identified only as Tracy, told KTLA.  A new mom, Tracy says she’s constantly worried about the safety of her family and has called the city’s 311 hotline dozens of times but has not received any help.  Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, who represent the neighborhood responded to KTLA’s request for comment with a statement that read in part: “We want to ensure that everyone in CD1 – ...

Chemical investigation underway in West Los Angeles; fire crews on scene

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:43 GMT

Crews with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to Rancho Park Monday night after receiving reports of an “oil-like” substance seeping up from the ground, authorities said.  Calls about the incident, located in the 2800 block of South Sepulveda Boulevard, came in just before 6 p.m., according to an LAFD news release.  A portion of Sepulveda Boulevard under the 405 Freeway has been closed as a result of the cleanup and investigation. While officials called for a vacuum truck and sand, crews “used soil from the side of the road to control the spread of the yet-to-be-identified ‘oil like' substance that continues to seep out of the ground,” LAFD said.  Crews attempt to mitigate an "oil-like" substance seeping up from the ground in West L.A. April 24, 2023. (KTLA)Oil-like substance seen seeping up from the ground in West L.A. April 24, 2023. (KTLA)Oil-like substance seen seeping up from the ground in West L.A. April 24, 2023. (KTLA)Crews attempt to mitigate an "oil-like" ...

LeBron leads Lakers past Grizz 117-111 in OT for 3-1 lead

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:43 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James made the tying layup with 0.8 seconds left in regulation before scoring four of his 22 points in overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers surged to a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series with a 117-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night.The 38-year-old James also grabbed a career playoff-high 20 rebounds and added seven assists and two blocked shots while committing just one turnover in his 270th playoff game, extending his own NBA record. He became the first Lakers player to put up 20 points and 20 rebounds in a playoff game since Shaquille O'Neal in 2004.“He just took over down the stretch,” Anthony Davis said of James. “Got us a bucket to get to overtime. ... All our guys, it was a good team effort. This team is not going to go away.”Austin Reaves scored 23 points and Davis had five of his 12 in overtime for the seventh-seeded Lakers, who have won two straight home games to move to the brink of their first playoff series victory...

Oakland A’s hit five homers, make team history in win over Los Angeles Angels

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:43 GMT

ANAHEIM — Ryan Noda hit a two-run double in the 10th inning, Brent Rooker and Jesús Aguilar became the first Athletics teammates to hit back-to-back home runs twice in one game and Oakland rallied for an 11-10 victory over the Los Angeles Angels after blowing an early six-run lead Monday night.The Angels got within a run on Brandon Drury’s two-run homer in the bottom of the 10th and had runners on first and second with two outs, but Mike Trout hit a grounder to third that ended the game.Adam Oller (1-0) got the win and Jeurys Familia earned his second save.With one out and runners at the corners, Noda lined a double down the left-field line off Jaime Barría (1-1) to make it 10-8. Noda, who came off the bench in the ninth and scored the tying run when Rooker walked with the bases loaded, then scored on Tony Kemp’s single.Aguilar had three hits and Rooker drove in three runs for the A’s, who had lost nine of 10. Kevin Smith also went deep as Oakland launched fi...

West Oakland double shooting under investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:43 GMT

OAKLAND — Police were at the scene of a double injury shooting at a West Oakland apartment complex, authorities said Wednesday.Around 10:10 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1300 block of Seventh Street east of Mandela Parkway, authorities said.When officers arrived, they found two unconscious and unresponsive victims suffering from gunshot wounds to the chests. First responders who also arrived provided treatment before taking the victims to a hospital. Their conditions were not available Monday night.Investigators did not share any information about a possible suspect or associated vehicle description.For information leading to the arrest of a suspect, police are offering up to $5,000 in each shooting. Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3426 or Crime Stoppers of Oakland at 510-777-8572.Contact George Kelly at 408-859-5180.

Oakland police detective charged with perjury, bribing homicide case witness, court records say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:43 GMT

OAKLAND — A longtime Oakland police detective has been hit with multiple felony charges including perjury, bribery and threatening a witness related to a homicide case he investigated, records filed Monday show.Officer Phong Tran was charged with five felony counts including two counts of perjury, and bribery of a witness, attempted bribery of a witness and subornation of perjury under oath, according to court papers filed by the District Attorney’s Office.The crimes Tran is suspected of span from 2012 to 2016. Kwixuan Maloof, director of the DA’s Public Accountability Bureau established by District Attorney Pamela Price, filed the charges on Monday. The DA’s office, as first reported by KTVU, also issued a no-bail arrest warrant for Tran.As previously reported by this news organization, Tran has been under scrutiny after a murder case against two men was thrown out last month. He was placed on leave last year but recently returned to detective work with the ...

NOPD search for MMA's Nate Diaz who is accused of causing an altercation over the weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:43 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department is seeking to arrest professional MMA fighter Nate Diaz as he is accused of causing a large fight on Bourbon Street over the weekend. At about 2:10 a.m. on Saturday (April 22), officers responded to the 400 block of Bourbon St. where they witnessed a large crowd. Once everyone dispersed, the NOPD says they found a man unconscious on the scene. When he woke up, that's when officers noticed he was bleeding from the back of his head. The man was treated on the scene by EMS.Investigations into the incident lead to a warrant being issued for the arrest of professional MMA fighter Nate Diaz who faces a charge of second-degree battery. No further details are available at this time as the NOPD continues to search for Diaz.

Eberle’s OT winner lifts Kraken past Avs 3-2 to even series

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:43 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Jordan Eberle scored on the power play 3 minutes into overtime and the Seattle Kraken beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Monday night to even their best-of-7 series at 2-2. Eberle collected a deflection and buried his first goal of the playoffs past Colorado goalie Alexandar Georgiev. Seattle was on the power play after Josh Manson was called for tripping on Jaden Schwartz on a breakaway attempt in the opening moments of the extra session. It was the first playoff overtime game in franchisee history for the Kraken, who ensured there would be at least one more game played in Seattle. Will Borgen and Daniel Sprong scored in the first period to a 2-0 lead. Mikko Rantanen scored twice in the second period for Colorado to pull even. Game 5 is Wednesday night in Denver. Seattle dominated play in the offensive zone most of the night, outshooting Colorado 43-22. But after taking a 2-0 lead, the Kraken were unable to extend their advantage thanks largely to Georgiev. Colorado’...

Review underway for DC 911’s response to deadly car crash into Anacostia River

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:43 GMT

The agency overseeing D.C.’s 911 dispatch system said it intends to look back at the response to the deadly car crash into the Anacostia River last week.Three people were found dead after the late-night crash into the water beneath the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge last Thursday.The examination comes after first responders were delayed in getting to the site of the crash.According to recordings on a radio dispatch website, there were several minutes between the first dispatch, which sent first responders to the 11th Street Bridge, and emergency crews discovering the person who called 911 was near the Douglass Bridge.“Calling party states they were at Anacostia Park and saw the vehicle go off Anacostia bridge,” a voice on one radio dispatch from OpenMHZ.com can be heard saying seven minutes after the initial dispatch around 10:31 p.m.The Office of Unified Communications said it will meet on Wednesday with public safety partners to better understand that night&#...

A’s hit 5 home runs, rally for 11-10 win over Angels in 10

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:43 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Noda hit a two-run double in the 10th inning, Brent Rooker and Jesús Aguilar became the first Athletics teammates to hit back-to-back home runs twice in one game and Oakland rallied for an 11-10 victory over the Los Angeles Angels after blowing an early six-run lead Monday night.The Angels got within a run on Brandon Drury’s two-run homer in the bottom of the 10th and had runners on first and second with two outs, but Mike Trout hit a grounder to third that ended the game.Adam Oller (1-0) got the win and Jeurys Familia earned his second save.With one out and runners at the corners, Noda lined a double down the left-field line off Jaime Barría (1-1) to make it 10-8. Noda, who came off the bench in the ninth and scored the tying run when Rooker walked with the bases loaded, then scored on Tony Kemp’s single.Aguilar had three hits and Rooker drove in three runs for the A’s, who had lost nine of 10. Kevin Smith also went deep as Oakland laun...