Westside Current

@WestsideCurrent

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Westside Current@WestsideCurrent · 21 h

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-…

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Westside Current@WestsideCurrent · 2 h

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…

WestsideCurrent's tweet card. MARINA DEL REY - Federal, county and local law enforcement officers descended on a group of storage units in Marina del Rey Tuesday to search for evidence related to the

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Westside Current@WestsideCurrent · 3 h

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…

WestsideCurrent's tweet card. LOS ANGELES — Supervisor Lindsey Horvath is expected to face pointed questions from Westside residents Wednesday night over Los Angeles County’s plan to convert part of a National Guard armory

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Westside Current@WestsideCurrent · 4 h

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…

WestsideCurrent's tweet card. BRENTWOOD - A 39-year-old man was fatally stabbed near a Whole Foods Market in Brentwood, and police were searching for his killer Wednesday.

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Westside Current@WestsideCurrent · 15 h

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…

WestsideCurrent's tweet card. LOS ANGELES — Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva officially launched his 2026 campaign Tuesday night in a live Instagram video, declaring his intent to return to the post

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Westside Current@WestsideCurrent · 19 h

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-…

WestsideCurrent's tweet card. VENICE — A burglary suspect was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon in Venice after a resident reported a break-in, authorities said.

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Westside Current@WestsideCurrent · 21 h

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…

WestsideCurrent's tweet card. LOS ANGELES - One of two physicians charged in connection with "Friends" star Matthew Perry's death from ketamine overdose in October 2023 is expected to plead guilty Wednesday in downtown

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Westside Current@WestsideCurrent · 23 h

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…

WestsideCurrent's tweet card. LOS ANGELES - Home sales fell in the Southland in June, while rising statewide after three straight months of decline, the California Association of Realtors announced.

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Westside Current@WestsideCurrent · Jul 22

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…

WestsideCurrent's tweet card. SAWTELLE — A neighborhood group took matters into their own hands, painting crosswalks around Stoner Park and Recreation Center in the Sawtelle area of West Los Angeles after what they

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Westside Current@WestsideCurrent · Jul 22

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-…

WestsideCurrent's tweet card. LOS ANGELES - The owner of the Los Angeles Times plans to take the newspaper public in the next year, allowing it "to be democratized and allow the public to

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Westside Current@WestsideCurrent · Jul 21

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-…

WestsideCurrent's tweet card. LOS ANGELES - The investigation into an explosion that killed three Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies in East Los Angeles turned to Marina del Rey Monday, where investigators served a

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Westside Current@WestsideCurrent · Jul 21

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…

WestsideCurrent's tweet card. PACIFIC PALISADES — Dozens of yard signs reading “Karen Bass Resign Now” were posted throughout Pacific Palisades over the weekend, signaling continued frustration with Mayor Karen Bass’s response to...

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Westside Current@WestsideCurrent · Jul 20

A “Villanueva for Sheriff 2026” committee has been filed with the California Secretary of State — but former L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva hasn’t confirmed if he’ll challenge Sheriff Robert Luna. westsidecurrent.com/elections/vill…

WestsideCurrent's tweet card. LOS ANGELES - A Villanueva for Sheriff 2026 committee has registered with the Secretary of State's office, but it is unclear whether this means former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex

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Westside Current@WestsideCurrent · Jul 19

Detectives were handling explosives at a training facility Friday when the explosion occurred. The same team had responded to a Santa Monica apartment the day before, where old grenades were discovered. westsidecurrent.com/news/explosive…

WestsideCurrent's tweet card. LOS ANGELES — Authorities are investigating a deadly explosion that killed three Los Angeles County sheriff’s detectives Friday as potentially linked to a cache of old grenades discovered in a

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Westside Current@WestsideCurrent · Jul 19

Rwechungula Anyabwile was found in the 7000 block of West 85th Street, adjacent to Westchester Park, inside a black 2017 Hyundai Sonata. It was unclear what caused Anyabwile's death. westsidecurrent.com/news/missing-a…

WestsideCurrent's tweet card. LOS ANGELES - A 63-year-old man described by authorities as "at- risk" and was the subject of a Silver Alert was found dead inside his car in Westchester Friday.

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Westside Current@WestsideCurrent · Jul 18

Six suspects reportedly stole clothing and jewelry near San Vicente & 26th just before 2 p.m. Friday. They fled in three vehicles before officers arrived. Suspects remain at large. westsidecurrent.com/news/breaking-…

WestsideCurrent's tweet card. LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police responded to an armed robbery in the Brentwood neighborhood Friday afternoon, where six suspects reportedly made off with clothing and jewelry, authorities said.

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Westside Current@WestsideCurrent · Jul 18

This adorable girl is one of several puppies currently looking for forever homes at Wallis Annenberg PetSpace in Playa Vista. Like all adoptable animals at the facility, Fauna has been spayed, microchipped, and received age-appropriate vaccinations. westsidecurrent.com/lifestyle/fost…

WestsideCurrent's tweet card. PLAYA VISTA - Fauna is a sweet young pup with a heart full of love—and she’s ready to share it with a family of her own.

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Westside Current@WestsideCurrent · Jul 18

When Jennifer Acree lost everything in the Palisades Fire, she started making calls — not for help, but to help. Now, she’s leading a volunteer network connecting small businesses with pro bono PR and marketing support as they fight to stay alive. westsidecurrent.com/lifestyle/she-…

WestsideCurrent's tweet card. SANTA MONICA - Jennifer Acree had barely begun to process the loss of her childhood home in the Palisades when her father died — just a week after the fire.

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Westside Current@WestsideCurrent · Jul 18

With debris removal nearly complete, the city approved waiving rebuild fees and streamlining permits for small business events. The changes are intended to reduce financial strain and speed up the recovery process. westsidecurrent.com/news/malibu-cu…

WestsideCurrent's tweet card. MALIBU — The City of Malibu is moving into a critical phase of recovery following the Broad, Franklin and Palisades Fires, with the City Council voting to waive rebuild fees

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Westside Current@WestsideCurrent · Jul 17

Investigators with the Los Angeles Police Department's Major Crimes Division, assisted by personnel from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) served the warrants on Wednesday, according to an LAPD spokesperson. westsidecurrent.com/news/fire-truc…

WestsideCurrent's tweet card. BRENTWOOD - Authorities served a trio of search warrants and arrested man for alleged firearms violations, government fraud and impersonating a first responder, police said Thursday.

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