Lakewood
Possible Explosives In Wanted Parolee’s Home Prompt Evacuations In Lakewood
Some residents were forced to leave a Lakewood neighborhood Tuesday night while authorities investigated possible explosives inside a wanted parolee’s home.
Man Shot In Lakewood Last Month Dies In Long Beach Hospital
A man shot February 11 died Saturday in a Long Beach hospital, according to authorities.
Suspected Car Thief Barricades Himself In Attic Of Abandoned Lakewood House
A suspected car thief who tried to escape from law enforcement through the attic of an abandoned Lakewood home ended up climbing out a small vent and falling into the waiting arms of sheriff’s deputies.
Reports Of Armed Man Prompt Lockdown Of Hospital, 3 Schools In Lakewood
Lakewood Regional Medical Center and three nearby schools were briefly placed on lockdown Tuesday after an armed man was reportedly spotted at the hospital.
SoCal Youth Ice Skating Coach Charged With Molesting Boy
A 29-year-old youth ice skating coach who worked at rinks throughout Southern California was charged Monday with molesting one of his underage male skaters.
Man’s Food Truck Stolen But Thieves Can’t Keep Him From Feeding Homeless
John Grooman’s Chevy Silverado was stolen from the driveway of his home last Friday.
Man Fatally Shot, 5 Wounded At Lakewood Home On New Year’s Eve
A 36-year-old man was fatally shot and five people were injured at a New Year’s Eve party in Lakewood, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies.
2 Killed, 8 Wounded In NYE Party Shootings In LA
The sheriff’s department is investigating two separate New Year’s Eve party shootings that claimed the lives of two men and wounded eight other people in the southern suburbs of Los Angeles.
Elderly Female Pedestrian Killed In Lakewood
A female pedestrian believed to be in her 80s was killed in Lakewood Sunday trying to cross a busy street and catch a bus, according to a LA County sheriff’s lieutenant.
Jenni Rivera’s Family Accompanies Her Remains Back Home
The family of popular banda singer Jenni Rivera accompanied her remains from Mexico to Long Beach Airport Thursday evening.
‘Diva De La Banda’ Jenni Rivera Won Fans Over With Her Resilience, Soulful Singing
Jenni Rivera launched her career hawking cassette recordings of her songs at flea markets, but a powerful voice, soulful singing style and frank discussion of personal troubles powered her to the heights of a male-dominated industry, transforming her into the one of the biggest stars of the genre known as grupero.
2 Missing Off-Roaders Found Safe In Joshua Tree National Park
Two Lakewood off-roaders were back at home Wednesday after going missing in Joshua Tree National Park.
Lakewood Woman, Friend Missing In Joshua Tree National Park
Authorities are searching for a Lakewood woman and her friend who went missing after a trip to Joshua Tree National Park over the weekend.
LA County Sheriff’s Helicopter Forced To Make Emergency Landing On City Street
A bird strike has forced a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s patrol helicopter to make an emergency landing on Del Amo Boulevard, between Paramount Boulevard and Cherry Avenue.
Local Gymnasts Inspired By Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas
16-year-old Gabby Douglas is inspiring a new generation of gymnasts after winning Olympic gold in the women’s all-around competition in London on Thursday.
