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A Santa Clarita restaurant was shut down by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health after several patrons began experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms, the department confirmed. Several people reported online being hospitalized. The restaurant, Madre Oaxacan Restaurant was closed with posted closure notices from both the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and employees the evening of Sept. 17. An emailed statement from LADPH states: “On Tuesday, September 17th, The Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division received several reports of people experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms after consuming food at Madre Oaxacan Restaurant located at 27007 McBean Parkway, Valencia. The…

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LOS ANGELES – A homeless encampment fire was reported in the Pico-Union area of downtown Los Angeles early Saturday morning. Los Angeles Police Department officers with the Rampart Division reported a structure fire underneath the 110 Freeway around 3:30 a.m. Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded to the area of Oak Street and Venice Blvd. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_D2JR2NQTW/?next=%2F Upon arrival, they located a homeless encampment fire burning underneath the 110 Freeway. The fire was extinguished in just a few minutes.

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HESPERIA – Authorities are investigating a body found in Hesperia early Monday morning. Deputies from the Hesperia Station responded to the area of Main Street and Escondido Ave, just before 7:00 a.m., this morning and located a deceased individual. The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division has responded, and an investigation is currently taking place. https://www.instagram.com/p/C-3ifz5PT07 There are no further details at this time.

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STUDIO CITY – A man was injured early Friday morning during an apparent altercation at a Universal/Studio City metro station. The incident was reported at approximately 12:35 a.m., prompting a response from Los Angeles City Fire, Los Angeles Police Department, and Metro Police. The victim suffered a laceration to his arm and received treatment at the scene. According to initial reports, two individuals were allegedly armed with knives, though this remains unconfirmed. https://www.instagram.com/p/C-vPKr7vMjK Authorities at the scene were unable to verify whether the altercation occurred on a bus or a train. The LAPD and Metro Police are investigating the incident.…

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VICTORVILLE – Three people were killed after being hit by a driver early Thursday morning. The accident happened at the intersection of Valley Center Dr and La Paz Road around 1:30 a.m. Upon arrival, first responders found three victims in the roadway along with a Harley Davidson motorcycle and a bicycle. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-sUQQJpnlW/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The investigation is still ongoing at this time and more information will be provided when available.

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LANCASTER – Two men were taken into custody Monday night in connection with a fatal shooting in Lancaster the week prior. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies with the Lancaster Station detained two suspects in connection with the fatal shootings that occurred two weeks prior after the vehicle associated with the suspects was spotted on Avenue K, just east of Challenger Way. https://2urbangirls.com/2024/06/2-men-shot-to-death-in-lancaster-on-second-day-of-deadly-shootings-in-the-area They were taken into custody without incident. Further details regarding the suspects and the ongoing investigation are not currently available. https://www.instagram.com/p/C9NM1vbpqrF

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LANCASTER – Authorities are investigating a baby’s death Sunday morning. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies with the Lancaster Station aided distraught parents who called 911 to report their baby as being unresponsive around 11:30 a.m. near the intersection of Avenue J8 and Fine Street. While the parents attempted to self-transport the baby, those efforts were unsuccessful. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7ur_QEStdd/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Tragically, paramedics pronounced the baby deceased at the scene. The coroner was observed arriving at the scene around 2:30 p.m. to retrieve the baby’s body, which was still on the sidewalk. The circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking incident are currently unknown and under…

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LOS ANGELES – A gang-related vehicle-to-vehicle shooting in downtown Los Angeles Sunday left one person dead and three wounded, authorities said. The shooting occurred at about 12:20 a.m. in the area of 8th Street and Santee Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Upon arrival, they located at least three shooting victims. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7tcNcgutdn/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The victims were inside a vehicle stopped at a traffic light when another vehicle pulled up and the gunman appeared from the sunroof, police said. He fired several shots and the suspect vehicle drove away. Police had no description of the vehicle. Paramedics rushed a male…

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LOS ANGELES – A Metro K Line train and driver collided along Crenshaw Blvd. Saturday night. LAPD Southwest and LAFD paramedics responded to calls of a Metro train versus a vehicle at the intersection of W 50th St and Crenshaw Blvd. around 11:42 p.m When first responders arrived on scene, they located a white SUV struck by the train. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7taKrCOk_5/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== No one in the SUV was injured. A female on the train was treated and released at the scene by paramedics.

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LOS ANGELES – A man is in custody after stealing a police SUV then crashing in downtown Los Angeles early Sunday morning. Los Angeles Police Department officers with the Central Division responded to a police officer’s backup request around 3:20 a.m. A male suspect took control of an LAPD cruiser and fled the scene northbound on Figueroa from an unknown location. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7J8wdvxgYT/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The suspect then collided with 2 cars at the intersection of 8th and Figueroa. The suspect in the police cruiser then crashed into a light pole in front of the 7th at Fig shopping center. The suspect then…

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RIVERSIDE – A man was shot in the head at a motel in Riverside Sunday afternoon. Riverside Police Department officers responded to calls of a person being shot at the Budget Inn Motel in the 1900 block of University Ave. around 3:20 p.m. Upon arrival, officers located one male with a gun shot wound to the head. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C66KlqkL9Gq/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The man was conscious and alert. The victim was reported to be uncooperative with authorities and medical personnel.It is unclear what lead up to the shooting at this time. The suspects fled in an unknown direction and remain on the loose.

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HOLLYWOOD – A drug lab was discovered in Hollywood after neighbors reported strong chemical smells on May 9. Los Angeles Police Department officers with the Hollywood Narcotics Division, along with multiple joint task force officers were at the scene in the 1700 block of North Fuller Ave. working to clear a small drug lab. The lab was discovered when Los Angeles Fire Department responded to reports of strong chemical smells at approximately 1:21 PM. Fire personnel alerted LAPD who responded and confirmed a “DMT” lab at the location. One person was taken into custody by officers at scene. An LAPD…

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LOS ANGELES – A woman has died after being hit by multiple drivers Thursday night. Los Angeles Police Department officers with the Southwest Division were on patrol when they heard a nearby traffic collision and searched the immediate area around 10:30 p.m. Officers located an adult female down in the road at the intersection of Crenshaw Blvd and Homeland Dr. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3-5_nrPGpL/?igsh=MzY1NDJmNzMyNQ== The female was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim was possibly struck by more than one vehicle. Her identity is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin. Anyone with information about this collision is urged to…

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CLAREMONT – A person suffered serious injuries after being ejected from their vehicle Monday morning. California Highway Patrol responded to reports of a single-vehicle rollover crash on the westbound 210 freeway around 2:00 a.m. Upon arrival, they located a victim in the carpool lane near the Baseline Rd. exit. The victim was transported to Pomona Valley Hospital in an unknown condition. It is not known how the crash occurred.

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TEMPLE CITY – A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy is hospitalized Saturday after he was injured in an accidental shooting in Temple City. “The deputy is resting and is in stable condition,” according to an LASD spokesman. It was unknown whether the deputy worked out of the Temple City station, how the accident occurred or why the shooting was considered accidental.. There were no further details available. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3KrwKJrXbM/?igsh=MzY1NDJmNzMyNQ==

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