# custody (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover custody. Page: Feed: --- ## [Man Injured When Vehicle, Train Collide in South LA](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/22/man-injured-when-vehicle-train-collide-in-south-la-2/) _2026-08-23 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ A man was injured Saturday when a vehicle and an A-Line train collided in the Central-Alameda area of South Los Angeles. The collision was reported at 7:43 p.m. Saturday at 1710 E. 55th St., east of Long Beach Avenue, Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman Lyndsey Lantz said. One man was injured but did not want \[…\] ## [Forward Progress Stopped on Two Brushfires Totaling 30 Acres in Canyon Country](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/22/forward-progress-stopped-on-two-brushfires-totaling-30-acres-in-canyon-country/) _2026-08-23 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ Two brush fires burned Saturday in Canyon Country, but forward progress was stopped and evacuation warnings were lifted. The Archer Fire was reported just before 6 p.m. Saturday on both sides of Soledad Canyon Road just south of Agua Dulce Canyon Road, Los Angeles County Fire Department spokeswoman Pauline McGee told City News Service. The \[…\] ## [No Tickets Sold With All Six SuperLotto Plus Numbers](https://mynewsla.com/life/2026/08/22/no-tickets-sold-with-all-six-superlotto-plus-numbers-715/) _2026-08-23 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest SuperLotto Plus drawing, pushing the estimated jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing to $49 million. There were also no tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, the California Lottery announced. The numbers drawn Saturday night were 11, 16, 21, 28, 37 and \[…\] ## [Man Arrested in Connection with Cabazon Homicide](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/22/man-arrested-in-connection-with-cabazon-homicide/) _2026-08-23 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ Human remains were found Saturday during an ongoing homicide investigation in Cabazon, and a suspect was arrested nearby. The remains were found at 12:23 a.m. Saturday in the area of William Avenue and Poplar Street, according to Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Carlos Mendoza. The victim’s name was withheld pending family notification. The location was \[…\] ## [Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on 5 Freeway in Los Feliz ID’d](https://mynewsla.com/life/2026/08/22/man-killed-in-two-vehicle-crash-on-5-freeway-in-los-feliz-idd/) _2026-08-23 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ A man who was killed in a two-vehicle crash on the Golden State (5) Freeway in Los Feliz was publicly identified Saturday. The crash occurred at 8:25 a.m. last Saturday on the northbound freeway at the Los Feliz Boulevard off-ramp, according to the California Highway Patrol. A Toyota Corolla was northbound in the No. 4 \[…\] ## [Two-Alarm, 8-Acre Brushfire Burning in Canyon Country](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/22/two-alarm-8-acre-brushfire-burning-in-canyon-country/) _2026-08-23 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ An brushfire was burning Saturday in Canyon Country with evacuations ordered and water-drops underway. The Archer Fire was reported just before 6 p.m. Saturday on both sides of Soledad Canyon Road just south of Agua Dulce Canyon Road, Los Angeles County Fire Department spokeswoman Pauline McGee told City News Service. The fire was in medium \[…\] ## [Paramount, California Reported to Meet Monday in Settlement Talks](https://mynewsla.com/business/2026/08/22/paramount-california-reported-to-meet-monday-in-settlement-talks/) _2026-08-23 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ Paramount is expected to meet with California officials Monday in preliminary talks about a possible settlement to the state’s lawsuit that seeks to halt the company’s pending $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Citing “four people briefed on the upcoming discussions,” the New York Times reported on the planned discussion Saturday, adding that Paramount \[…\] ## [Santa Monica Police Officer Fatally Shoots Allegedly Knife-Wielding Man](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/22/santa-monica-police-officer-fatally-shoots-allegedly-knife-wielding-man-3/) _2026-08-23 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ A Santa Monica police officer responding to an unrelated incident fatally shot a charging, knife-wielding man in Palisades Park Saturday. The shooting occurred at 12:49 p.m. in the 1400 block of Ocean Avenue, according to the Santa Monica Police Department. The Santa Monica Visitor Information Kiosk is located in that block of the park, between \[…\] ## [Solo-Vehicle Crash in Banning Leaves At Least One Injured](https://mynewsla.com/business/2026/08/22/solo-vehicle-crash-in-banning-leaves-at-least-one-injured/) _2026-08-22 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ At least one person was injured after a vehicle reportedly hit a light pole and flipped, landing on its roof in Banning. The solo-vehicle crash was reported at 3:22 p.m. Saturday in the eastbound lanes of the Redlands (10) Freeway west of Malki Road, according to the California Highway Patrol incident log. The number of \[…\] ## [Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Arcadia Crash](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/22/man-killed-in-single-vehicle-arcadia-crash/) _2026-08-22 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ A man was killed Saturday when he crashed an SUV into a center median tree in Arcadia. The crash occurred about 1:45 a.m. Saturday in the 300 block of North Baldwin Avenue, at Stanford Drive, according to Arcadia Police Department Lt. T. Juarez. “The sole occupant, a 36-year-old male driver, was found unresponsive,” Juarez said. \[…\] ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oQfKQk67Mrk5) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Extreme Heat, Fire Danger Expected in SoCal all Week](https://mynewsla.com/orange-county/2026/08/22/extreme-heat-fire-danger-expected-in-socal-all-week-3/) _2026-08-22 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ Southern California is in the grips of a long heat wave that will continue through at least next weekend, forecasters said Saturday. The temperature reached 97 degrees in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday and was above 100 in parts of the San Fernando, Santa Clarita and Antelope valleys. Similar numbers were expected to continue for \[…\] ## [Crash on Santa Monica Freeway Leaves One Dead](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/22/crash-on-santa-monica-freeway-leaves-one-dead-2/) _2026-08-22 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ A person was killed during a single-vehicle crash Saturday morning on the Santa Monica (10) Freeway in the Mid-City community of Los Angeles, authorities said. The victim was later identified as Arturo Marquez Rodarte, 48, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s website, which does not list Rodarte’s city of residence. The crash, which \[…\] ## [No Evidence of Shooting as High School Football Game Evacuated](https://mynewsla.com/business/2026/08/22/no-evidence-of-shooting-as-high-school-football-game-evacuated-2/) _2026-08-22 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ No evidence of a shooting was found after a high school football game at Los Angeles Southwest College was evacuated, authorities said Saturday. An apparently false report of a shooting was made around 8:50 p.m. Friday, stopped the season opener between King/Drew Magnet High School of Medicine and Science and San Pedro High School, according \[…\] ## [Three Suspects Flee After LAPD Pursuit Ends in Crash](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/22/three-suspects-flee-after-lapd-pursuit-ends-in-crash-2/) _2026-08-22 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ Three suspects fled on foot Saturday after the vehicle they were in crashed during a police pursuit in the Exposition Park area, authorities said. Officers were initially dispatched at 2:28 a.m. Saturday to a reported street takeover in the area of Western and Vernon avenues, according to Officer Jason Lee of the Los Angeles Police \[…\] ## [Santa Monica Police Officer Fatally Shoots Allegedly Knife-Wielding Suspect](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/22/santa-monica-police-officer-fatally-shoots-allegedly-knife-wielding-suspect/) _2026-08-22 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ A Santa Monica police officer responding to an unrelated incident shot and killed a person who charged at officers with a knife Saturday, authorities said. The shooting occurred at 12:49 p.m. Saturday in Palisades Park, in the 1400 block of Ocean Avenue, according to the Santa Monica Police Department. Officers had initially responded to a \[…\] ## [Shots Heard at High School Football Game](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/21/shots-heard-at-high-school-football-game/) _2026-08-22 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ A high school football game at Los Angeles Southwest College Friday evening was halted and evacuated after gunshots were heard. An unknown number of shots were reported around 8:52 p.m. Friday during the third quarter of the game between King/Drew Magnet High School of Medicine and Science and San Pedro High School, Los Angeles County \[…\] ## [No Tickets Sold With All Six Mega Millions Numbers; Jackpot at $130 Million](https://mynewsla.com/life/2026/08/21/no-tickets-sold-with-all-six-mega-millions-numbers-jackpot-at-130-million-2/) _2026-08-22 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing to $130 million. There were also no tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, the Mega Millions Consortium, which conducts the game, announced. The numbers drawn \[…\] ## [Woman, 89, Dead at Scene of Bus Fire on Pomona Freeway in Hacienda Heights](https://mynewsla.com/business/2026/08/21/woman-89-dead-at-scene-of-bus-fire-on-pomona-freeway-in-hacienda-heights/) _2026-08-22 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ A 89-year-old woman died and another person was injured Friday when a tour bus caught fire on the Pomona Freeway in Hacienda Heights. The fire was reported at 5:38 a.m. Friday on the eastbound Pomona (60) Freeway, east of Hacienda Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol. According to the CHP’s preliminary findings, the driver \[…\] ## [Feds Recommend Probation for Former OC Judge in Insurance Fraud](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/21/feds-recommend-probation-for-former-oc-judge-in-insurance-fraud/) _2026-08-22 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ Federal prosecutors are recommending a year of probation for former Orange County Superior Court Judge Israel Claustro, who pleaded guilty to workers’ compensation fraud and was kicked off the bench. Claustro pleaded guilty Jan. 12 to a count of mail fraud and agreed to resign as a judge. The Commission on Judicial Performance subsequently issued \[…\] ## [Man Gets 28 to Life for Sexual Assaults on Girl in Santa Ana](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/21/man-gets-28-to-life-for-sexual-assaults-on-girl-in-santa-ana/) _2026-08-22 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ A 33-year-old man has pleaded guilty and was immediately sentenced to 28 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl in Santa Ana, according to court records obtained Friday. Gustavo Beltran pleaded guilty Thursday to eight felony counts of sexual assault. Beltran had credit for 604 days behind bars. Beltran sexually assaulted \[…\] ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7Jkl8r15JZwf) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## [Attorney Aims Again at Disqualifying Top Southland Federal Prosecutor](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/21/attorney-aims-again-at-disqualifying-top-southland-federal-prosecutor/) _2026-08-22 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ Citing a recent federal appellate court ruling in Nevada, an attorney filed another motion Friday challenging Bill Essayli’s role as lead federal prosecutor in seven Southern and Central California counties. Attorney Dean Steward on Friday filed a motion for reconsideration on a motion to dismiss charges against his client Tu Anh Tran and disqualify Essayli. \[…\] ## [Van Nuys Businesswoman Drops Defamation Suit vs. Dr. Oz](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/21/van-nuys-businesswoman-drops-defamation-suit-vs-dr-oz/) _2026-08-22 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ A Van Nuys businesswoman has dropped her negligence/defamation lawsuit against Dr. Mehmet Oz, who she alleged had harmed her reputation by doing a video segment about alleged healthcare fraud in the Armenian community. Plaintiff Anna Ivanyan owns Tigranakert Meat Market and maintained her image was impacted when Oz made a video about alleged healthcare fraud \[…\] ## [Woodland Hills Country Club Faces LA Council Roadblock to Build 400 Homes](https://mynewsla.com/government/2026/08/21/woodland-hills-country-club-faces-la-council-roadblock-to-build-400-homes-3/) _2026-08-22 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ The Los Angeles City Council Friday moved to block a proposed massive housing project in Woodland Hills, with the councilman representing the area expressing concerns about developing in a residential area located in a “very high” fire hazard severity zone. In a 11-1 vote, the City Council instructed attorneys and planning staff to prepare an \[…\] ## [Two Men Accused in Alleged Race That Killed Woman in Mission Viejo](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/21/two-men-accused-in-alleged-race-that-killed-woman-in-mission-viejo/) _2026-08-22 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ One man was behind bars Friday and another was hospitalized following a crash in an alleged street race in Mission Viejo that killed a 21-year-old woman. The crash that killed Shalia Deciderio of Rancho Santa Margarita occurred about 9:40 p.m. Thursday at Los Alisos Boulevard and Mustang Run, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.. \[…\] ## [Robbery Convictions Dismissed for Innocent Man Who Served Nearly 19 Years](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/21/robbery-convictions-dismissed-for-innocent-man-who-served-nearly-19-years/) _2026-08-22 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ A man who spent nearly 19 years in state prison for an armed robbery he had nothing to do with was freed Friday of his conviction in state court in Santa Ana. When Guy Donnell Miles won the right to a retrial in 2017, he was given the chance to take a plea bargain to \[…\] ## [Supporters Rally to Save Longtime Sunset Strip Thai Restaurant](https://mynewsla.com/business/2026/08/21/supporters-rally-to-save-longtime-sunset-strip-thai-restaurant/) _2026-08-21 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ Supporters of Toi on Sunset were rallying Friday to save the nearly 40-year-old Hollywood Thai restaurant amid financial struggles that threaten its future. An Instagram post this week urged Los Angeles residents, rock music fans and customers to patronize the restaurant at 7505 1/2 Sunset Blvd. or contribute to a GoFundMe campaign intended to help \[…\] ## [Search Underway for Man Missing from Cabazon](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/21/search-underway-for-man-missing-from-cabazon/) _2026-08-21 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ A search was underway Friday for a 33-year-old man who went missing in Cabazon. Cristian Nieto Valenzuela was last seen on Aug. 11 in the Cabazon area, according to the Riverside Sheriff’s Department. Valenzuela is 6 feet tall, 190 pounds, with black hair and green eyes. It was not immediately known what he was last \[…\] ## [Hazardous Materials Response Shuts Down 605 Freeway in South El Monte](https://mynewsla.com/life/2026/08/21/hazardous-materials-response-shuts-down-605-freeway-in-south-el-monte/) _2026-08-21 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ An unknown substance leaking from a trailer prompted the shutdown of a stretch of the San Gabriel River (60) Freeway Friday in South El Monte. About 9:45 a.m. Friday, the California Highway Patrol was advised of the leak on the southbound side of the freeway just north of the Pomona (60) Freeway. Officers determined the \[…\] ## [LA Council Looks to Bolster Animal Adoptions, Department Operations](https://mynewsla.com/business/2026/08/21/la-council-looks-to-bolster-animal-adoptions-department-operations/) _2026-08-21 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ The Los Angeles City Council Friday instructed the Department of Animal Services to report on the feasibility of procuring a new van for the transportation of animals to participate in more pet fair events, and to explore possibility of having nonprofits operate one or more of their six shelters. In a 12-0 vote, the council \[…\] ## [Palm Springs Unified School District to Launch Attendance System Via AI Text](https://mynewsla.com/education/2026/08/21/palm-springs-unified-school-district-to-launch-attendance-system-via-ai-text/) _2026-08-21 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ The Palm Springs Unified School District will introduce its inaugural artificial intelligence-powered attendance system designed to communicate with parents regarding a child’s absence from school, with parents expected to receive a welcome text notification on Tuesday. According to the district’s website, the attendance system will allow school staff and parents to communicate in real-time via… ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yws03rf1Cf1r) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [Malibu Orders Farmers Market to Leave Legacy Park](https://mynewsla.com/life/2026/08/21/malibu-orders-farmers-market-to-leave-legacy-park/) _2026-08-21 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ The city of Malibu announced Friday that it has ordered the operator of the Malibu Farmers Market to immediately cease operations at Legacy Park, citing unresolved concerns over public safety, parking and compliance with the market’s permit. The market had moved to Legacy Park from its originally approved location at the Los Angeles County Library \[…\] ## [Woman Accused of Killing Child in DUI Crash Due in Court Monday](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/21/woman-accused-of-killing-child-in-dui-crash-due-in-court-monday/) _2026-08-21 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ A San Jacinto woman accused of killing a 7-year-old girl and injuring members of her family in a driving under the influence collision at a Perris intersection is slated to make her initial court appearance Monday. Silvia Corona, 52, was arrested — for the second time — Thursday after an amended criminal complaint was filed \[…\] ## [Man Killed Motorcycle Crash on Freeway Transition Road in Pomona Identified](https://mynewsla.com/business/2026/08/21/man-killed-motorcycle-crash-on-freeway-transition-road-in-pomona-identified/) _2026-08-21 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ A 56-year-old man who was killed in a motorcycle crash on a freeway transition road in Pomona was identified by county authorities Friday. The crash was reported at 6:29 a.m. Thursday on the transition road from the westbound Pomona (60) Freeway to the southbound Chino Valley (71) Freeway in the Phillips Ranch section of Pomona, \[…\] ## [LA County Superior Court Warns Against Recent Jury Duty Scam](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/21/la-county-superior-court-warns-against-recent-jury-duty-scam/) _2026-08-21 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ The Los Angeles County Superior Court warned residents Friday about a jury duty scam involving callers falsely claiming that people missed jury service and could face arrest. The scam involves callers claiming that a person failed to report for jury duty and has an outstanding warrant, according to the court. Court officials urged residents to \[…\] ## [FBI in LA Returns Ancient Artifacts to Egyptian Officials](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/21/fbi-in-la-returns-ancient-artifacts-to-egyptian-officials/) _2026-08-21 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ The FBI returned dozens of looted cultural artifacts including ancient ornaments and carvings to representatives of the Egyptian government at a ceremony Friday in Los Angeles. The repatriated property includes carved figures, amulets and tomb equipment, among other items, from the Pharaonic, Roman, and Coptic periods, according to the FBI. With the assistance of the \[…\] ## [Four things to do in Copenhagen this weekend](https://www.cphstar.dk/2026/08/21/four-things-to-do-in-copenhagen-this-weekend/) _2026-08-21 · Newsdesk · The Copenhagen Star – cphstar.dk_ Looking for something to do in Copenhagen this weekend? From a convention dedicated to gaming and geek culture to experimental sound art, film music in Tivoli and late-night jazz, there is plenty happening across the capital on Saturday and Sunday. Here are four events taking place this weekend. NørdCon 2026 brings gaming and geek culture \[…\] The post Four things to do in Copenhagen this weekend… ## [Explosion at kebab shop in Copenhagen](https://www.cphstar.dk/2026/08/21/explosion-at-kebab-shop-in-copenhagen/) _2026-08-21 · Newsdesk · The Copenhagen Star – cphstar.dk_ Copenhagen Police are investigating an explosion that occurred during the night at Istanbul Kebab Bar on Tagensvej in Copenhagen. No one was injured. Police received a report of a possible explosion at 1:10 a.m. on Friday. Several patrols were sent to Tagensvej 100, where officers confirmed that an explosion had taken place. No one was \[…\] The post Explosion at kebab shop in Copenhagen appeared… ## [17-year-old to appear in court over Kastrup stabbing](https://www.cphstar.dk/2026/08/21/17-year-old-to-appear-in-court-over-kastrup-stabbing/) _2026-08-21 · Newsdesk · The Copenhagen Star – cphstar.dk_ A 17-year-old boy with Moroccan citizenship was arrested at an address in Kastrup on Thursday morning. He is charged with aggravated assault after an 18-year-old man was stabbed near Vinkelhuse in Kastrup on 13 August. The 17-year-old is due to appear at a preliminary court hearing on Friday morning at the Copenhagen City Court division \[…\] The post 17-year-old to appear in court over Kastrup… ## [Suspect in Riverside DUI Collision Charged with Second-Degree Murder](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/20/suspect-in-riverside-dui-collision-charged-with-second-degree-murder/) _2026-08-21 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ A woman was charged with second-degree murder Thursday for a fatal collision in Perris that killed a girl and injured five others. Silvia Corona, 52, was taken into custody without incident and is being held in lieu of $1 million bail at the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. \[…\] ## [LA County Rescue Team Returns from Colombia Quake Mission](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/20/la-county-rescue-team-returns-from-colombia-quake-mission/) _2026-08-21 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ An urban search and rescue team from the Los Angeles County Fire Department returned Thursday evening from Colombia, where it was sent to assist with recovery efforts from last week’s deadly earthquake. The department’s USA-02 urban search and rescue team was deployed Aug. 12 by the U.S. State Department. The team consists of seven experts \[…\] ## [Man Struck And Killed by Metrolink Train in Lancaster Identified](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/20/man-struck-and-killed-by-metrolink-train-in-lancaster-identified/) _2026-08-21 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ A 39-year-old man who was struck and killed by a Metrolink train in Lancaster was identified Thursday. Deputies responded around 8:25 p.m. Tuesday to the 42900 block of North Sierra Highway to reports of a crash involving a pedestrian and a train, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff’s officials said the victim \[…\] ## [Jury Handed Case of Man Charged in Killing of Sheriff’s Deputy in Palmdale](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/20/jury-handed-case-of-man-charged-in-killing-of-sheriffs-deputy-in-palmdale/) _2026-08-21 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ Jurors were handed the case Thursday against a man who allegedly pulled up next to a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy in Palmdale and shot him in broad daylight nearly three years ago. In his closing argument, Deputy District Attorney Michael Blake told the downtown Los Angeles jury that Kevin Eduardo Cataneo Salazar made “a \[…\] ## [Man Arrested on Suspicion of Killing Girlfriend in Anaheim](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/20/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-killing-girlfriend-in-anaheim/) _2026-08-21 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ A 43-year-old Anaheim man suspected of killing his girlfriend was behind bars Thursday. Oscar Velasquez was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of killing 38-year-old Jasmine Miranda of Anaheim, according to Anaheim Police Department Sgt. Eric Anderson. Police were called about 12:51 p.m. Tuesday to the Kona Motel at 331 N. Broookhurst St., near the Dad Miller \[…\] ## [Man Charged with Shooting Store Employee in Costa Mesa](https://mynewsla.com/crime/2026/08/20/man-charged-with-shooting-store-employee-in-costa-mesa-2/) _2026-08-21 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ A Costa Mesa man was charged Thursday with shooting a Stater Bros. employee, paralyzing the victim, outside the grocery store this week. Rodney Otis Rich, 37, was charged with attempted murder, assault with a semiautomatic firearm, carrying a loaded stolen gun in public, possession of a gun and ammunition by a felon, all felonies. He \[…\] ## [Jury Selection to Resume Friday in Rapper’s Murder-for-Hire Trial in LA](https://mynewsla.com/hollywood/2026/08/20/jury-selection-to-resume-friday-in-rappers-murder-for-hire-trial-in-la/) _2026-08-21 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ Jury selection is expected to conclude Friday followed by opening statements in the trial of the Grammy Award-winning rapper known as Lil Durk, who faces federal charges arising from a suspected murder-for-hire plot carried out near the Beverly Center four years ago in which prosecutors say a relative of the intended target was mistakenly gunned \[…\] ## [X2 Coaster Train Supplier Seeks Judge’s Approval of Settlement With Family](https://mynewsla.com/orange-county/2026/08/20/x2-coaster-train-supplier-seeks-judges-approval-of-settlement-with-family/) _2026-08-21 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ The supplier of the replacement coaster trains for the Six Flags Magic Mountain X2 roller coaster filed court papers Thursday asking a judge to approve a settlement with the parents of a 22-year-old San Diego State University graduate who collapsed and later died after riding the attraction in 2022. William and Anne Hawley — the \[…\] ## [LA Mayor Calls on Paramount, Bonta to Reach Settlement on Merger Lawsuit](https://mynewsla.com/business/2026/08/20/la-mayor-calls-on-paramount-bonta-to-reach-settlement-on-merger-lawsuit-2/) _2026-08-21 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ Mayor Karen Bass Thursday called on California Attorney General Rob Bonta and media mogul David Ellison to resolve a lawsuit that seeks to block a pending $110 billion merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, warning of potential economic loss for the city from protected litigation. During a news conference at City Hall Thursday, \[…\] ## [LA County Reports First West Nile Virus Death of Year](https://mynewsla.com/life/2026/08/20/la-county-reports-first-west-nile-virus-death-of-year/) _2026-08-21 · Contributing Editor · MyNewsLA.com_ Los Angeles County health officials confirmed the county’s first West Nile virus death of the year Thursday, as state officials warned that activity from the mosquito-borne disease has reached a five-year high across California. The person who died was a San Fernando Valley resident who was hospitalized with neurological illness caused by severe West Nile \[…\] ## [Three detained during demonstrations in Copenhagen](https://www.cphstar.dk/2026/08/20/three-detained-during-demonstrations-in-copenhagen/) _2026-08-20 · Newsdesk · The Copenhagen Star – cphstar.dk_ Three people were detained during an unannounced demonstration at Havneholmen in Copenhagen on Thursday. All three were later released. Police were called to the area around Havneholmen in the morning, where an unannounced demonstration was taking place. Officers were in contact with the organiser and designated an area where the demonstrators were allowed to continue \[…\] The post Three detained… ## [Multi-vehicle crash on Øresund motorway](https://www.cphstar.dk/2026/08/20/multi-vehicle-crash-on-oresund-motorway/) _2026-08-20 · Newsdesk · The Copenhagen Star – cphstar.dk_ Several vehicles were involved in a traffic accident on the Øresund motorway in the direction of Sweden on Thursday afternoon. One person was reported to have suffered minor injuries. The accident occurred at 4:17 p.m., around one kilometre from the toll station. Debris from the crash also landed on the carriageway towards Denmark, initially forcing \[…\] The post Multi-vehicle crash on Øresund…