Story of the Day:
Teen Gets Dissed at Party, Runs down 6 in Boyle Heights Alley
No one was killed, but at least three people were hospitalized with serious injuries, said Los Angeles Police Officer Mike Lopez. He said the suspect, Kirk Whitney, went to a party in the 300 block of North Fickett Street seeking his girlfriend about 12:35 a.m. Whitney, who was not invited to the party, brandished a knife when he was asked to leave, police said.
More Stories From LA's Crime Ridden Streets:
Homeboys, Then and Now
Awesome photo essay about bangers 15 years ago and what they're up to now
Trial of Immigrants Rights Activist Opens in Costa Mesa
A local resident and college student was addressing a meeting at the Costa Mesa City Council last year when he was cut off by the Mayor, forcibly removed and beaten by police
Dispute Leads to Murder
Beating turns deadly in South LA, cause of dispute unknown.
Four Charged in Tujunga Wedding Brawl
The fight broke out at Caesar's Palace on Foothill Boulevard in Tujunga over "disrespect"
Youtube Group of the Week: CopWatchers
Stay in touch
Sign up for our free newsletter
More from L.A. TACO
Annual Cinco de Mayo Lowrider Cruise Shutdown by LAPD Before Sold-Out Dodger Game, Causing Confusion and Frustration
"Was really bummed to see a dead park with cops standing by today,” an Elysian Park resident told L.A. TACO. “Like, what’s the point of the park?? Also, why do the Dodgers call the shots? They made the calls [to] shut it down,” the resident speculated.
‘We Will Win:’ USC Students Won’t Back Down, Committing To Their Fight For Palestine Despite Arrests
One of their main demands is for the school to not only commit to a complete academic boycott of Israel and their killing of Palestinians, but also to be transparent about how much the school is investing.
What To Eat This Weekend: A Booze-Filled Piñata, Ethiopian Lamb Tibs, Mole Poblano in East L.A., and Tito’s Tacos’ Rare New Menu Item
Plus, one classic Mexican restaurant that promises its "last cinco de mayo on Skid Row."
Swarm of Police in Riot Gear Destroy Peaceful Pro-Palestine Encampment At UCLA During Early Morning Raid, Over 200 Arrested
At 4 AM, CHP broke through the fencing on the other side of the encampment and set up a police line, consistently firing flash-bang grenades into the air. They also fired on protestors with “less-lethal” munitions and rubber bullets, causing an injury to one protester’s face that required stitches.
Ten Palestinian-Owned Restaurants to Support in L.A. and O.C.
Supporting our local Palestinian restaurants not only allows you to experience excellent cooking and recipes from a culture and people who have been making these dishes for generations, but it also helps to broaden our worldviews on a culture some forces seek to bury and erase.
