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Los Angeles sees city bus burned, store thefts and rowdy crowds after Dodgers win World Series

Oct. 31, 2024 14:23 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rowdy crowds took to the streets of Los Angeles after the Dodgers won the World Series, setting a city bus on fire, breaking into stores and lighting off fireworks. A dozen arrests were reported by police Thursday, but officials emphasized that most fans celebrated peacefully....

World Series champion Dodgers to hold parade in downtown Los Angeles and event at stadium

Oct. 31, 2024 01:56 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers will commemorate their World Series championship on Friday with a downtown parade followed by a celebration at Dodger Stadium. The team said Wednesday that because of logistics, traffic and timing, fans won’t be able to attend both...

Los Angeles mayor picks ex-sheriff to be city's police chief

Oct. 04, 2024 18:49 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former LA County Sheriff Jim McDonnell has been selected to lead the Los Angeles Police Department, taking charge of the force of nearly 9,000 officers as discontent grows among the city's residents over public safety even as violent crime numbers drop, the mayor announced...

AP News Digest - California

Oct. 04, 2024 17:00 PM EDT

AP News Digest - California The following AP stories have moved in the last 24 hours. To find out about future plans, please visit Coverage Plan. CALIFORNIA STORIES TODAY US--Los Angeles Police Chief Former county sheriff has been appointed to lead the...

Late payments to nonprofits hamper California’s fight against homelessness

Oct. 01, 2024 11:57 AM EDT

California’s homeless service providers have a problem: They aren’t getting paid on time, and it’s making it even harder for them to get people off the street. Nonprofits that provide everything from shelter beds, to counseling for homeless residents, to affordable housing,...

Passenger killed when gunman hijacks Los Angeles bus and leads police on downtown chase

Sep. 25, 2024 20:33 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A passenger was killed after a gunman hijacked a city bus in Los Angeles early Wednesday, leading to a slow police chase through downtown before the suspect was eventually arrested, authorities said. The armed man boarded the Metro bus with the driver and two...

Two 18-year-olds charged with murder of former 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor

Aug. 19, 2024 19:12 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two 18-year-old men have been charged with murder in the killing of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor. Robert Barceleau and Sergio Estrada were each charged Monday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, District Attorney George Gasón said at a...

Family and friends of actor Johnny Wactor urge more action to find his killers

Aug. 13, 2024 21:07 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Family and friends of actor Johnny Wactor called for action Tuesday from the public and officials to help find and convict his killers. The former “General Hospital” actor was shot on May 25 when he interrupted thieves stealing the catalytic converter from...

From Paris to Los Angeles: How the city is preparing for the 2028 Olympics

Aug. 12, 2024 22:26 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's Los Angeles' turn for the torch. Mayor Karen Bass accepted the Olympic flag at the Paris closing ceremony Sunday, before handing it off to a key representative of LA's local business — Tom Cruise — who in a pre-recorded trek via motorcycle, plane and parachute kicked...

Who performed at the Olympic closing ceremony? Snoop, Dr. Dre, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers

Aug. 11, 2024 20:37 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — Paris has closed out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a star-studded show in France’s national stadium and from Long Beach in Southern California. The French capital has handed over hosting duties for the Summer Games to the next city in line:...