Westside Current
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Telling the stories that matter most to folks on the Westside of Los Angeles.
An armed suspect wanted for assault with a deadly weapon led LAPD on a wild pursuit from South LA to Santa Monica — before stopping at Ocean & Colorado and surrendering with a dog on a leash. westsidecurrent.com/news/breaking-…
LAPD says the arrest was tied to an assault with a deadly weapon investigation. It’s unclear if it’s connected to Wednesday’s deadly stabbing on San Vicente. westsidecurrent.com/news/breaking-…
A total of 140,774 unverified signatures will now be reviewed by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for validity. County staff will compare the signatures with registered voter records. westsidecurrent.com/news/la-minimu…
Instead, the Council is calling for a town hall, transparency from the County and Army, and a legal review of the Bandini-Jones covenant—a 19th-century deed that some say mandates the land be used for veterans. westsidecurrent.com/news/sawtelle-…
Led by local business owner John Alle, the Santa Monica Coalition is using AI-powered screening and direct outreach to reunite people with loved ones willing to provide stable housing. westsidecurrent.com/news/santa-mon…
The City of Santa Monica is now accepting proposals to lease three major publicly owned properties—including the iconic Bergamot Station—to build hundreds of affordable housing units, as required under state law. westsidecurrent.com/news/santa-mon…
Investigators determined that more than a dozen individuals had participated in the retail burglary. Witnesses reported that several getaway vehicles were present, all with their license plates removed. westsidecurrent.com/news/police-se…
Sentencing was scheduled for Dec. 3, at which time Salvador Plasencia will face up to 40 years in prison, although he is not expected to receive such a lengthy sentence, and a fine of at least $2 million, according to his plea agreement. westsidecurrent.com/news/doctor-in…
This August, Culver City residents will vote on Measure CL, a proposed 0.25% sales tax increase that would raise the local sales tax rate to 10.75% — a full percentage point higher than the current rate in the city of Los Angeles. westsidecurrent.com/news/culver-ci…
Federal, county & local law enforcement swarmed storage units in Marina del Rey Tuesday in connection with the explosion that killed 3 LASD detectives last week in East L.A. westsidecurrent.com/news/several-l…
The County-funded project has sparked concerns over safety, size, traffic, and legality, with critics calling the “low-barrier” model incompatible with the surrounding residential and student-heavy area. westsidecurrent.com/news/west-la-b…
The victim and the suspect were arguing when the suspect drew a knife and stabbed the victim several times before running away from the scene. The wounded man was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. westsidecurrent.com/news/man-fatal…
Villanueva, who lost re-election in 2022 after a controversial single term, said Tuesday night that it's time to “rescue” the department from “paralyzing dysfunction” and rising crime. westsidecurrent.com/elections/brea…
Officers arrested one person at the scene. Police confirmed the suspect is in custody but did not immediately release further details about the arrest or what may have been taken. westsidecurrent.com/news/burglary-…
A Santa Monica physician is expected to plead guilty Wednesday in downtown LA to illegally distributing ketamine to Friends star Matthew Perry before the actor’s fatal overdose. westsidecurrent.com/news/santa-mon…
Home Sales Dip in L.A., Rise Statewide in June. New CAR data shows home sales fell 5.4% in L.A. County last month, even as sales climbed 4% statewide — breaking a 3-month slump. westsidecurrent.com/news/home-sale…
Frustrated by traffic dangers near a kids' park and slow response from LA officials, a group of Sawtelle residents held a “crosswalk painting party” — adding DIY markings at Stoner & Missouri. westsidecurrent.com/news/fed-up-wi…
On The Daily Show, Soon-Shiong said the move would “allow the public to have ownership” of the Times — but details on how remain unclear. westsidecurrent.com/news/la-times-…
Authorities served a search warrant Monday at a boat docked in Marina del Rey as part of the probe into Friday’s explosion that killed three sheriff’s deputies. westsidecurrent.com/news/breaking-…
The signs follow criticism of the mayor’s handling of the January fire and delays in rebuilding. Mayor Bass has defended her response, citing a rebuilding center and expedited permitting. westsidecurrent.com/news/karen-bas…