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Author: Sam Catanzaro
Crime, News

Homeless Man Sleeping in Venice-Adjacent Park Set on Fire

October 21, 2021

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October 21, 2021

Suspect at large in October 16 incident By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica police are searching for a suspect wanted for...
Crime, News

Marina del Rey Man Arrested in Connection to 2019 Orange County Murder

October 18, 2021

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October 18, 2021

Jonathan Ho, Nicholas Nguyen arrested in relation to murder of Jeffrey Cheng By Sam Catanzaro A Marina del Rey man...

Mark Ridley-Thomas and California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Photo: Facebook (@MRTCD10).
Crime, News

LA City Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas Charged With Bribery and Fraud

October 15, 2021

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October 15, 2021

Politician allegedly sought benefits for close Relative in exchange for support of contracts benefiting USC By Sam Catanzaro LA City...
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Body Found in Venice Beach Waters Identifed

October 11, 2021

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October 11, 2021

October 9 incident remains under investigation By Sam Catanzaro A man’s body that was found in the water near the...
News, Real Estate

LA City Council Exploring Funding Rental Subsidies for 10,000 Homeless Individuals

October 8, 2021

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October 8, 2021

Creation of “Housing Now” Program approved by lawmakers last month By Sam Catanzaro Los Angeles City Council recently approved the...

Cannabis found in a vehicle involved in a recent crash in Playa del Rey. Photo: California Highway Patrol.
Crime, News, Transportation

Person Faces Charges After 37 Pounds of Marijuana Found in Crashed Vehicle

October 5, 2021

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October 5, 2021

California Highway Patrol investigating September 26 incident  By Sam Catanzaro A suspect faces charges after officers found 37 pounds of...

Jessie Jean-Baptiste. Photo: LAPD.
Westside Wellness

Missing Woman Last Seen in Venice Beach

September 29, 2021

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September 29, 2021

Jessie Jean-Baptiste last seen Saturday By Sam Catanzaro Police are seeking a missing 25-year-old woman last seen in Venice Beach...

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Crime, News

LA County DA to Dismiss Nearly 60,000 Cannabis Convictions

September 28, 2021

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September 28, 2021

In total, nearly 125,000 cannabis cases are being dismissed in Los Angeles County By Sam Catanzaro Los Angeles County District...

LAFD crews put out a Venice fire Monday. Photo: Citizen App.
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LAFD Put Out Venice House Fire

September 20, 2021

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September 20, 2021

No injuries reported in Monday afternoon incident By Sam Catanzaro LAFD crews put out a house fire that broke out...

Wendy Galdamez Palma (top left) and her family. Photo: GoFundMe
Crime, News

Inglewood Man Arrested for Playa Del Rey Hit-and-Run That Killed Mother Cradling 3-Year-Old Killed

September 17, 2021

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September 17, 2021

Darwin Dantzler, 39, arrested Wednesday By Sam Catanzaro An Inglewood man was arrested this week in connection to a Playa...

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