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Construction Begins On ‘Bus Only’ Lanes In Koreatown

The first phase of a plan to shorten bus commute times between downtown L.A. and Santa Monica on one of the county’s busiest traffic corridors is underway.

2013/05/13

LA Homeowner Says His ‘Large Gun’ Helped Thwart Attempted Burglary

A homeowner in the Wilshire-Crest area of Los Angeles was crediting his quick thinking – and his “large gun” – for helping to stave off three apparent burglars.

2013/05/09

Police say these two men robbed a jewelry store in Santa Monica and pepper-sprayed everyone inside the store. (credit: Santa Monica Police Dept.)

Police Look For Jewelry Store Robbers Who Pepper-Sprayed Victims

Police in Santa Monica are on the hunt for two armed men who robbed a jewelry business last month before pepper-spraying everyone in the store.

2012/12/21

KNX On Your Corner: Beverly Wilshire Hotel

Did you know Elvis, Obama, Hirohito, and the Dalai Lama all have a connection to Beverly Hills?

2012/12/07

Sunset Traffic Officers Near 405 Ramp Closures Yanked

Traffic control officers were noticeably absent on Monday along intersections near the 405 Freeway.

2012/07/16

‘RampJam’ Begins First Work Week In Scheduled 3-Month Closure

L.A. Monday began its first work week of “Ramp Jam” — the three-month closure of the westbound Wilshire Boulevard onramp to the northbound San Diego (405) Freeway and the northbound 405′s offramp to westbound Wilshire.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/06/25

From ‘Carmageddon’ To ‘The Rampture’: 405 Ramp Closures Set To Start Friday

“Carmageddon 2,” “The Rampture,” or “RampJam”. Whatever name you choose to call it, the sequel to last year’s partial closure of the 405 Freeway is set to start Friday.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/06/20

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405 Freeway Ramps Along Wilshire Set For 90-Day Closures In June

Whatever name you choose to call it, the sequel to last year’s partial closure of the 405 Freeway is set to debut next month.

2012/05/11

Shooting Prompts Standoff On Wilshire Boulevard

An hour-long standoff ended Monday following a shooting Monday near a BMW dealership in the mid-Wilshire area.

2012/02/06

Missing 78-Year-Old Man From LA Is Back Home

Police report that Jose Barcelo is back home Saturday after being located in Huntington Park.

2012/01/21

Police: Suspects In LA Jewelry Store Robbery Held Security Guard At Gunpoint

Police asked the public for help on Thursday in finding three men suspected of robbing a jewelry store in the mid-Wilshire area.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/12/15

9 Injured In 2-Bus Accident In Westlake District

Nearly a dozen people were injured when two busses collided Wednesday morning in the Westlake District.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/07/06

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Multiple LAPD Divisions On Tactical Alert For Shotgun Suspect

The three robberies on Tuesday night brings the total number to as many as 10 in the last two weeks.

2011/05/11

Florida pastor Terry Jones (Getty Images)

Controversial Pastor Rallies In LA Against Christian Persecution

Terry Jones, the Gainesville, Florida pastor who threatened to burn the Koran in September on the anniversary of 9/11, was in Los Angeles to rally against the widening use of Sharia law.

2010/12/11

$148M Bargain: Asian Investors Buy Site Near Beverly Hilton

Thanks to a slumping housing market, investors from Hong Kong and Singapore scooped up the site for a hefty savings from its 2007 sale price of about $500 million.

2010/10/05