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Former Hotel Made Famous by The Doors Burns Down

Morrison Hotel in Los Angeles appeared on album cover

(Newser) - The former Morrison Hotel, made famous by The Doors and their 1970 album of the same name, was significantly damaged by a fire that erupted in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday. The four-story building, which has been officially vacant for more than a decade, burned for nearly two hours before...

In Bomb Threat on LA's City Hall, a Most Surprising Suspect

LAPD names Brian Williams, city's deputy mayor for public safety, in incident from earlier this year

(Newser) - A bomb threat was made against City Hall in Los Angeles earlier this year, and the LAPD is now releasing some details, including the name of a surprising suspect. "Our initial investigation revealed that the source of the threat was likely from Brian Williams, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety,...

3K+ Guitars Part of 'Massive Attempt to Con' US Consumers

They may have looked like real Gibsons worth $18M, but authorities say they're phonies

(Newser) - If they'd been actual Gibson guitars, the 3,000-plus musical instruments seized recently in California would've been worth around $18 million. They were phonies, however, and their interception at the Los Angeles/Long Beach Seaport is now what the Los Angeles Times is calling "the largest counterfeit musical...

Hawaii Woman Sent Strange Texts Before Going Dark

Hannah Kobayashi disappears in Los Angeles after missing LAX connection

(Newser) - Family members are desperate to find a Hawaii woman who flew into Los Angeles 11 days ago, missed a connecting flight, and soon after disappeared. Hannah Kobayashi, an aspiring photographer, had planned to fly from Maui to New York City to explore the art scene but missed her Nov. 8...

LA County Doesn't Have Any GOP Representatives Left

Rep. Mike Garcia concedes defeat, though the AP hasn't yet called the race

(Newser) - US Rep. Mike Garcia, the last Republican congressman anchored in heavily Democratic Los Angeles County, on Monday conceded to Democrat George Whitesides, ending his reelection bid in a district north of Los Angeles, the AP reports. In a statement, Garcia, a former Navy fighter pilot, said he had congratulated Whitesides...

Pete Davidson Makes a Rare Public Appearance

SNL alum pops up in rare public appearance in LA after seeking mental health treatment in July

(Newser) - Pete Davidson sightings used to involve seeing what romantic interest he was paired up with at any given time. Now, seeing the SNL star in the wild at all is rare, as the 30-year-old SNL alum basically vanished after seeking mental health treatment over the summer. On Thursday, however, Davidson...

The US Cities That Rats Love Most
The US Cities That
Rats Love Most
Oct 22, 2024 8:32 AM CDT

The US Cities That Rats Love Most

Chicago tops Orkin's list for 10th year straight

(Newser) - For 10 years straight, one city has claimed the title of America's "rattiest city," according to the Orkin pest-control service , and it's "won" the honor again this year, reports Patch . That city would be Chicago, whose "abundance of alleys" has helped the rodents take...

Meta Staffers Canned for Abusing Meal Perks

About 2 dozen workers in LA were fired after using their per diem for groceries, cosmetics, other items

(Newser) - Pro tip: If you work for Meta and have extra meal credits lying around, don't use them to pick up groceries, cosmetics, or other household goods. About two dozen of the company's employees who worked in Los Angeles have found that out the hard way, after being fired...

LA Archbishop: 'I Am Sorry for Every One of These Incidents'

Archdiocese of Los Angeles agrees to pay whopping $880M to victims of clergy sex abuse

(Newser) - The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse dating back decades, in what an attorney said was the largest single settlement with a Catholic archdiocese over child sex abuse. After the Wednesday announcement of the agreement in principle, Archbishop Jose H....

They Boarded Plane, Took Off Sweaters, Got Booted

Women say Spirit Airlines kicked them off flight out of LA for wearing crop tops on hot aircraft

(Newser) - Two California women say they were booted from a Spirit Airlines flight before it got off the ground in Los Angeles because they were wearing crop tops. Tara Kehidi of Dana Point tells KABC that she and friend Teresa Araujo, a Costa Mesa resident, both had sweaters on when they...

Accused Los Angeles Bus Hijacker Hit With Multiple Charges
Accused LA
Bus Hijacker
Is Charged
Oct 1, 2024 12:30 AM CDT

Accused LA Bus Hijacker Is Charged

Lamont Campbell faces charges including murder, kidnapping

(Newser) - A man who allegedly hijacked a city bus in Los Angeles , killed a passenger, and held its driver at gunpoint last Wednesday has been charged with murder and kidnapping, authorities said. Lamont Campbell, 51, was charged with numerous felonies related to the hijacking, including carjacking, assault with a semi-automatic handgun,...

Real Estate Market Has Stalled, Analysis Shows

Redfin finds turnover rate is running at 2.5%

(Newser) - One reason people are having a tough time buying a house these days could be that there aren't all that many for sale. An analysis by Redfin shows that in the first eight months of the year, 2.5% of homes in the US got a new owner. That'...

Man Who Shot 2 Outside LA Synagogues Gets 35 Years

Jaime Tran carried out attacks 'after years of spewing antisemitic vitriol'

(Newser) - A man who shot two Jewish men as they left synagogues in Los Angeles last year has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison. Jaime Tran pleaded guilty in June to two counts of hate crimes with the intent to kill and two counts of using a firearm in...

LA Bus Hijacking Was a 'Real-Life Nightmare'

Driver praised for heroic actions in deadly hijacking

(Newser) - Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn praised a bus driver Wednesday for his actions during what she called a "real-life nightmare." Police say the Metro driver, who was held at gunpoint during an hourlong chase after the bus was hijacked early Wednesday , activated a panic button after an...

Bus Hijacking Turns Deadly in LA
Bus Hijacking
Turns Deadly in LA
Sep 25, 2024 8:51 AM CDT

Bus Hijacking Turns Deadly in LA

Suspect allegedly shot passenger, held gun to driver's head

(Newser) - A passenger on a public bus in Los Angeles was fatally shot early Wednesday after a suspect allegedly hijacked the vehicle and led police on a chase, per KTLA . After the suspect pulled out a gun during a dispute, the driver pushed a button that caused a "Call 911"...

Earthquake Jolts Millions Awake in LA
Earthquake Jolts
Millions Awake in LA
Sep 12, 2024 11:26 AM CDT

Earthquake Jolts Millions Awake in LA

There were no reports of injuries in 4.7-magnitude quake

(Newser) - An earthquake was felt widely in the Los Angeles area Thursday morning. The US Geological Survey reported a preliminary 4.7 magnitude quake centered 4 miles north of Malibu. The temblor was about 7 miles below the surface, USGS said. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said fire authorities are surveying...

Out-of-Control Wildfire Rages in California Heat

Blaze threatens thousands of homes east of Los Angeles

(Newser) - Tens of thousands of homes and buildings were threatened Sunday by an out-of-control wildfire burning in the foothills of a national forest east of Los Angeles, amid a dayslong heat wave that pushed temperatures into the triple digits across the region. State firefighters said three firefighters had been injured and...

Musk Starts to Foreclose on Gene Wilder's House

Billionaire who lent $6.7M to buyer is now moving to foreclose on the property

(Newser) - When Elon Musk announced he was selling his homes in 2020, he had one stipulation for the longtime residence of the late actor Gene Wilder: "It cannot be torn down or lose any [of] its soul." The 2,800-square-foot home overlooking the Bel-Air Country Club, purchased by Wilder...

4 Arrested in Slaying of General Hospital Actor
18-Year-Olds Charged
With Murdering Johnny Wactor
UPDATED
Aug 20, 2024 12:00 AM CDT

18-Year-Olds Charged With Murdering Johnny Wactor

2 other men face lesser charges in actor's death

(Newser) - Two 18-year-olds have been charged in the slaying of actor Johnny Wactor. Robert Barceleau and Sergio Estrada were charged in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Monday; they were also charged with grand theft and attempted robbery, the AP reports. Estrada faces life in prison while Barceleau, because his charges...

Fault Likely Behind Monday's Quake Has Terrifying Potential

Puente Hills thrust fault system could cause up to 18K deaths if 7.5 magnitude quake hits in LA

(Newser) - The San Andreas Fault is probably the best known fault in California, but scientists say a different fault system was likely behind Monday's 4.4 magnitude quake in the Los Angeles area. Although seismologists note that multiple faults run through and near the City of Angels—including the Elysian...

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