Driver who rammed Rose Parade barriers had previous arrests, mental health issues, officials say – Daily News

The woman who police say rammed barriers that stood between her car and several spectators at the Rose Parade suffered from mental health issues and had previous run-ins with law enforcement, a Pasadena city spokeswoman said Tuesday. The 21-year-old Pasadena resident was driving north on Chester Avenue toward the roughly halfway point of the parade … Read more

Former columnist David Whiting sues OC Sheriff’s Department over son’s jail suicide – Daily News

Former Southern California News Group columnist David Whiting is suing the Orange County Sheriff’s Department for the apparent in-custody suicide of his 35-year-old son in 2022. David Whiting’s son, Sean, was mentally ill and should have been more closely monitored in jail, says the wrongful death suit filed Dec. 22 in federal court. Whiting choked … Read more

Disaster avoided at Rose Parade after driver smashes through barrier – Daily News

A near disaster was avoided at the 135th Rose Parade on Monday, Jan. 1, when a woman in her 20s rammed her car into a barricade at the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Chester Avenue, according to city officials. The incident happened at around 10 a.m., said Lisa Derderian, Pasadena city spokesperson. A female in … Read more

Small earthquake strikes near Huntington Beach; no damage reported – Daily News

A small earthquake struck late Friday near Huntington Beach, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Huntington Beach police said there were no immediate reports of damage from the quake, which had a preliminary magnitude of 3.4 and was centered about two miles southeast of the city. The quake struck at 9:52 p.m. Police Capt. Bo … Read more

Man dies from apparent stab wounds in Hermosa Beach apartment, investigation launched – Daily News

A man was found fatally injured after an apparent stabbing inside a Hermosa Beach apartment on Monday night, and authorities were sorting out the circumstances as the death was not being investigated as a homicide. Ambulance personnel and police were called Monday night to an apartment complex in the 400 block of 2nd Street in … Read more

Drive-by shooting in Sun Valley kills woman, injures man – Daily News

A woman was killed and a man was injured in a drive-by shooting in Sun Valley Saturday morning, Dec. 16, authorities said. Los Angeles police detectives believe the victims were walking to their car on Lorne Street, west of Vineland Avenue and near the Sun Valley Recreation Center, when multiple men in a dark-colored four … Read more

Angelenos reflect on LA Mayor Karen Bass’ first year on the job – Daily News

“I will not accept a homelessness crisis that afflicts more than 40,000 Angelenos and affects every one of us. It is a humanitarian crisis that takes the life of five people every day. … There will be no holding back on my watch.” So said Karen Bass one year ago, as she declared a local … Read more

Booty Patrol Truck Driver Arrested By Actual Police

Screenshot: NBC 2 News The saga of Florida’s infamous Booty Patrol Truck appears to be headed toward the ending we all knew was probably inevitable. Owner Gabriel Luviano-Renteria has been arrested and charged with impersonating law enforcement and obstructing police, Orlando’s WKMG reports. A Eulogy For The Jeep Renegade While at Arcadia, Florida’s Mosaic Arena, … Read more

3.5 earthquake felt in OC on Monday night — is called ‘brief but noticeable’ – Daily News

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake was felt in Orange County on Monday evening, with no damage immediately reported. The quake was recorded at 8:09 p.m. and was centered about 1.2 miles east of Fullerton, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. A preliminary 3.5 earthquake occurred moments ago in the Fullerton area. Although earthquakes of that size don’t … Read more