'Chainsaw arborist' sentenced for destroying downtown LA trees
Samuel Patrick Groft was sentenced to two years in jail after pleading no contest to using a chainsaw to cut down 13 trees in downtown Los Angeles.
Samuel Patrick Groft was sentenced to two years in jail after pleading no contest to using a chainsaw to cut down 13 trees in downtown Los Angeles.
DTLA tree chopper sentenced
Samuel Patrick Groft, 45, pleaded no contest to nine felony counts of vandalism and two misdemeanor counts of vandalism over the prosecution's objection after Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Yvette Verastegui offered the two-year term, which will be served in county jail, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
Samuel Patrick Groft, 45, pleaded no contest to nine felony counts of vandalism and two misdemeanor counts of vandalism over the prosecution's objection after Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Yvette Verastegui offered the two-year term, which will be served in county jail, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
Santa Monica residents, citizens group join legal fight against Waymo 'nuisance'
Santa Monica seeks a court injunction against Waymo LLC, alleging its Broadway recharging stations create a public nuisance through 24/7 noise and light pollution.
Santa Monica seeks a court injunction against Waymo LLC, alleging its Broadway recharging stations create a public nuisance through 24/7 noise and light pollution.
Arraignment postponed for Micah Sykes in stabbing death of opera star Jubilant Sykes
A Los Angeles judge postponed the arraignment of Micah Sykes, charged with the murder of his father, renowned opera singer Jubilant Sykes, until April.
A Los Angeles judge postponed the arraignment of Micah Sykes, charged with the murder of his father, renowned opera singer Jubilant Sykes, until April.
Sandy Steers, Big Bear wildlife activist and voice of Eagle Cam, dies
Sandy Steers, the longtime executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley and creator of the popular Big Bear bald eagle nest cam, died Wednesday night.
Sandy Steers, the longtime executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley and creator of the popular Big Bear bald eagle nest cam, died Wednesday night.
Ludacris, Shaboozey, CORTIS headlining NBA Crossover concert series
Ludacris, Shaboozey and K-pop group CORTIS will headline the NBA Crossover concert series during NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. Here’s the full lineup and ticket information.
Ludacris, Shaboozey and K-pop group CORTIS will headline the NBA Crossover concert series during NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. Here’s the full lineup and ticket information.
Woman found on garbage truck in Canoga Park
Authorities say it's unclear how or why she ended up in the truck.
Authorities say it's unclear how or why she ended up in the truck.
Santa Monica group opposes Waymo's overnight recharging
A citizens group has lent its support to a request by the city of Santa Monica that a court find that the two Waymo LLC Broadway recharging stations are public nuisances.
A citizens group has lent its support to a request by the city of Santa Monica that a court find that the two Waymo LLC Broadway recharging stations are public nuisances.
LA tackling houses crisis by converting empty offices
Developers are already adding hundreds of units across the city, expanding beyond to downtown like Sherman Oaks and Westwood.
Developers are already adding hundreds of units across the city, expanding beyond to downtown like Sherman Oaks and Westwood.
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri testifies in social media trial
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri Wednesday denied that child platform users are targeted to be hooked in order to increase profits.
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri Wednesday denied that child platform users are targeted to be hooked in order to increase profits.
Arraignment postponed for son of slain singer Jubilant Sykes
The murder charge against Micah Sykes, 31, includes allegations that he used a deadly weapon, with the criminal complaint specifying a knife, garden shears and a barbell, and that he inflicted great bodily injury on a person 60 or older.
The murder charge against Micah Sykes, 31, includes allegations that he used a deadly weapon, with the criminal complaint specifying a knife, garden shears and a barbell, and that he inflicted great bodily injury on a person 60 or older.
Kaiser pharmacy, lab workers end three-day strike as 31,000 nurses remain on picket lines
Over 3,000 Kaiser Permanente pharmacy and lab workers in Southern California ended a three-day strike Thursday while 31,000 nurses continue an open-ended walkout.
Over 3,000 Kaiser Permanente pharmacy and lab workers in Southern California ended a three-day strike Thursday while 31,000 nurses continue an open-ended walkout.
Islamic center vandalized in South LA
Following the incident, leaders are asking for help finding a safer worship environment.
Following the incident, leaders are asking for help finding a safer worship environment.
Fire in Marina del Rey Harbor destroys 2 boats overnight
Firefighters raced to keep a fire that destroyed two yachts from spreading to other docked boats in Marina del Rey.
Firefighters raced to keep a fire that destroyed two yachts from spreading to other docked boats in Marina del Rey.
Fire destroys yachts in Marina del Rey
A fire ripped through a dock and destroyed two yachts in Marina del Rey.
A fire ripped through a dock and destroyed two yachts in Marina del Rey.
Man stabbed in California prison nearly 180 times, video of his death leaked
A 36-year-old man was stabbed nearly 180 times at a California state prison and someone inside captured video of the gruesome death before leaking it to the outside, where it went viral on social media.
A 36-year-old man was stabbed nearly 180 times at a California state prison and someone inside captured video of the gruesome death before leaking it to the outside, where it went viral on social media.
South LA Islamic center vandalized
A woman was arrested after vandalizing an Islamic center, days before Ramadan.
A woman was arrested after vandalizing an Islamic center, days before Ramadan.
South LA mosque vandalized, set on fire
A woman was arrested after allegedly throwing flaming objects at a South Los Angeles mosque in an attack leaders describe as targeted and frightening, coming about a week before Ramadan.
A woman was arrested after allegedly throwing flaming objects at a South Los Angeles mosque in an attack leaders describe as targeted and frightening, coming about a week before Ramadan.
Death of James Van Der Beek puts awareness on colon cancer
Actor James Van Der Beek died following a battle with colon cancer. Doctors say while some see colon cancer as a taboo subject, there are multiple things people can do to prevent it.
Actor James Van Der Beek died following a battle with colon cancer. Doctors say while some see colon cancer as a taboo subject, there are multiple things people can do to prevent it.
Adaptive tricycle stolen from little boy
A nine-year-old boy's lifeline to independence was taken as Jack’s adaptive tricycle was stolen from his backyard in Los Feliz. He has down syndrome and autism and uses the bike to get around the neighborhood. After the tricycle was stolen, a realtor they never met, created a GoFundMe page to help Jack parent's replace it. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-jack-replace-his-stolen-bike
A nine-year-old boy's lifeline to independence was taken as Jack’s adaptive tricycle was stolen from his backyard in Los Feliz. He has down syndrome and autism and uses the bike to get around the neighborhood. After the tricycle was stolen, a realtor they never met, created a GoFundMe page to help Jack parent's replace it. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-jack-replace-his-stolen-bike