2 dead following hazmat situation at Vernon food processing plant
Two people died following a hazmat situation at a Vernon food processing plant on Tuesday.
Cal-OSHA issues citations, fines over COVID-19 cases at Farmer John
State regulators have issued citations and fines of more than $100,000 against the owner of the Farmer John slaughterhouse in Vernon and a subcontractor related to 315 cases of the coronavirus contracted by workers at the plant.
At least 26 activists arrested at Farmer John slaughterhouse in Vernon
Some 26 animal rights activists were arrested overnight Tuesday as they attempted to shut down operations at the Farmer John slaughterhouse in Vernon.
Animal rights activists plan 2-day vigil outside Farmer John slaughterhouse
As many as 100 animal rights activists are planning to hold a 48-hour vigil outside the Farmer John slaughterhouse in Vernon beginning Sunday, to call attention to what they say is the plant's inhumane treatment of animals, as well as the larger issue of factory farming and its alleged harmful effects on the environment and on public health.
Animal rights activists cited for attempted pig rescue at Farmer John plant
Seven animal rights activists were cited for trespassing while trying to rescue a pig from the Farmer John slaughterhouse in Vernon.
Union calls for Farmer John meat plant to close after COVID-19 outbreak
The union representing the 1800 employees of Smithfield Farmer John meatpacking plant in Vernon is calling for the plant to close down due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
Health officials: COVID-19 outbreaks at 9 facilities in Vernon including,153 infections at Farmer John plant
Los Angeles County health officials have confirmed a cluster of COVID-19 outbreaks at 9 industrial facilities in the city of Vernon, including the Farmer John meatpacking plant where at least 153 employees tested positive for the virus, it was announced Sunday.
COVID-19 outbreak reported at Farmer John slaughterhouse in Vernon
A COVID-19 outbreak is being reported at the Farmer John slaughterhouse in Vernon, where as many as 140 workers might have tested positive for the disease.
Meet the woman behind the innovative 'Wake Up and Fight' mask
A Los Angeles woman who has made a living by creating aprons and other kitchen attire is now making masks for workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Driver in pursuit and shootout was a victim says attorney
Expect a not guilty plea in court Tuesday by the woman driver in a wild pursuit and shootout last week.
Driver in pursuit and shootout was a victim says attorney
Expect a not guilty plea in court Tuesday by the woman driver in a wild pursuit and shootout last week.
Witness captures terrifying pursuit and shooting on video
One of the terrifying images we saw was the frightening cell phone video tweeted by Valerie Lopez. She captured Friday's wild pursuit as the suspect raced by her while firing at police.
Witness captures terrifying pursuit and shooting on video
One of the terrifying images we saw was the frightening cell phone video tweeted by Valerie Lopez. She captured Friday's wild pursuit as the suspect raced by her while firing at police.
Pursuit ends in Vernon area with shootout
A high-speed pursuit that began in the Downey area ended in a barrage of bullets near Bandini Boulevard and Downey Road in the Vernon area Friday afternoon.
Pursuit ends in Vernon area with shootout
A high-speed pursuit that began in the Downey area ended in a barrage of bullets near Bandini Boulevard and Downey Road in the Vernon area Friday afternoon.
Pursuit ends in Vernon area with shots fired
A high-speed pursuit that began in the Commerce area ended in a barrage of bullets near Bandini Boulevard and Downey Road in the Vernon area Friday afternoon.
Pursuit ends in Vernon area with shots fired
A high-speed pursuit that began in the Commerce area ended in a barrage of bullets near Bandini Boulevard and Downey Road in the Vernon area Friday afternoon.
Deadly Vernon shooting
A dispute turns deadly in Vernon. Three men involved in a heated argument. One of them shot dead and another fighting for his life. Police believe the suspect is a 70-year-old man who knew them both.