3 SoCal fraudsters learn fate in bizarre bear-attack costume scam
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three people in California have been sentenced for insurance fraud in a bizarre scam that involved someone dressed in a bear costume damaging luxury cars. The California Insurance Department said the three used a person in a bear suit to stage fake attacks inside a Rolls-Royce and two Mercedes in 2024, then […]
Tech CEO denies role in $22M kickback scheme as scope of LAUSD corruption becomes clear
[ad_1] A Texas tech executive accused of helping funnel millions out of the Los Angeles Unified School District pleaded not guilty Friday, as prosecutors push forward in what they describe as one of the biggest alleged corruption schemes in district history. Gautham Sampath, 53, appeared in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom where he was arraigned […]
Shooting on 105 Freeway leads to traffic standstill as frightening video emerges
[ad_1] A stretch of the eastbound 105 Freeway in Los Angeles was thrown into chaos Thursday afternoon after a driver was shot and left critically injured, triggering an hours-long shutdown and gridlock across the region. The incident unfolded around 1:45 p.m. when California Highway Patrol officers were called to reports of an unresponsive motorist slumped […]
Long Beach’s huge Fourth of July fireworks display killed by coastal officials — as San Diego also changes show
[ad_1] Long Beach residents keen to see fireworks light up the sky to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this Fourth of July will be disappointed — as Southern California moves away from pyrotechnics. The city will nix its annual July 4th fireworks display, named “Big Bang on the Bay,” for the first time in 15 years […]
Quirky LA institution now asks public for money — after taking millions from elite donors
[ad_1] A beloved Los Angeles arts institution is asking everyday Angelenos to dig into their pocket. The iconic Bob Baker Marionette Theater has long been a staple of the Los Angeles arts scene, but even with the backing of Hollywood’s heavy hitters, the legendary puppet troupe is finding that “forever” comes with a steep price […]
New Eric Swalwell accuser Lonna Drewes says ‘he raped me,’ plans to file police report
[ad_1] Lonna Drewes reacts during a press conference alleging U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) sexually assaulted her alongside a photo of Drewes with Swalwell (R) on April 14, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images A new accuser of Rep. Eric Swalwell on Tuesday tearfully accused that she believed the fallen Democratic […]
Meghan and Harry’s quasi-royal tour of Australia under fire over ‘unacceptable’ cost to taxpayer as couple visit homeless shelter and children’s hospital before money-spinning commercial engagements
[ad_1] Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s four-day quasi-royal tour of Australia is underway with trips to a children’s hospital to meet cancer patients before Meghan served frittata at a homeless shelter. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said they were delighted to be Down Under as they landed early on Tuesday aboard a business class Qantas flight from […]
Los Angeles hotel industry ‘struggling’ under wage mandate signed by Mayor Karen Bass, new survey finds
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Hotels in Los Angeles, California are struggling, a new report from industry researchers claimed in a new report. “Hotels are struggling to keep up with rising operating costs coupled with falling demand,” the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) researchers said last week. According to AHLA, […]
Adele makes a rare appearance to watch Justin Bieber’s Coachella set with her son Angelo, 13
[ad_1] Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By AMELIA WYNNE, SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER Published: 07:59 EDT, 12 April 2026 | Updated: 08:02 EDT, 12 April 2026 Adele made a rare public appearance to watch Justin Bieber’s Coachella set with her son Angelo this weekend. The singer, 37, cut a low-key figure as she walked around the festival […]
Son of Iranian tyrant suffers dramatic end to pampered LA life
[ad_1] The family of Seyed Eissa Hashemi thought her husband had been ”kidnapped” when he vanished from their Los Angeles County home Thursday and even called the police – before ICE agents returned to take them both into custody. Secretary of State Marco Rubio withdrew the green cards for the son of ”Screaming Mary” Masoumeh […]