Drivers who break the law and place themselves and others in danger will be cited. The current minimum ticket cost is $159, with subsequent tickets costing at least $279. Distracted driving is a serious traffic safety concern that puts everyone on the road at risk. As a result, law enforcement across the state, including the [...]
LOS ANGELES, CA — LAPD Narcotics officers arrested an LAFD fire captain after he attempted to purchase heroin during a sting operation. On Wednesday, November 9, 2011 around 12:10 p.m., Captain Matthew Phillipsen was arrested in the area of Avenue 61 and Figueroa Street during a sting operation conducted by Northeast Area Narcotics Unit. Phillipsen [...]
LOS ANGELES, CA — Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa last week announced the nomination of Interim Fire Chief Brian L. Cummings as the new Chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Cummings, currently serving as interim Chief of the department, will assume the role of Chief upon confirmation by the City Council. “With more than three decades [...]
Los Angeles,CA– A baby was killed and two others injured when a driver loses control of his car inLos Angeles. On July 14, 2011, at around9:20 p.m., a 22-yearold man driving a 2002 Cadillac Deville was attempting to park southbound on Spring Street, just south of4th Street, when he drove up onto the sidewalk hitting [...]
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has been working diligently in conjunction with the LAPD, CHP, DOT and METRO, as well as other City agencies in preparation for the July 16 through July 17 weekend I-405 closure. Because the I-405 freeway is one of the busiest in the Nation, with more than 500,000 cars travelling through the Sepulveda [...]
Two officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Hollywood Area are being commended for their quick action and life saving heroism early Monday morning. On June 27, 2011, at around 7:30 a.m., LAPD Officer Michael Kim and partner, Officer Jimmy Lam, were near Santa Monica Boulevard and Western Avenue helping fellow Officers with traffic [...]
On Monday, June 6, 2011 at 10:04 AM, 8 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 3 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Hazardous Materials Team, 3 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams, a total of 63 Firefighters all under the direction of Assistant Chief Jeffery S. Mottram, responded to a LEAKING NATURAL GAS incident at 6800 North Coldwater Canyon [...]
PORTER RANCH, CA — The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is holding a town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 11 in Porter Ranch to share information and answer questions from the public about its new proposed deployment plan. The meeting will be held at 6:00 pm at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 19700 Rinaldi St., [...]
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