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california1 month ago•4 min saved

Light LA quake rattles Compton on Newport-Inglewood fault

A magnitude-3.2 earthquake struck near Compton early Sunday, delivering light shaking across southern Los Angeles. The epicenter was about three miles south-southeast of Compton at a depth of roughly eight miles, with people feeling it as far as Santa Clarita; no damage was reported. The event occurred on the Newport-Inglewood Fault, a major urban fault that has produced significant earthquakes in the past, highlighting ongoing seismic risk in the region.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california #compton #earthquake

us-news1 month ago•23 min saved

Small LA quake near Compton sparks big fault-line fears

An overnight 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Compton in Los Angeles' South Bay, with a depth of about 8 miles; there were no injuries or damage reported, though residents felt the tremor. Scientists warn Southern California sits atop major fault systems (San Andreas and San Jacinto) and that a larger quake could occur in the future, potentially near magnitude 7.5, especially around Cajon Pass where faults intersect. The region's seismic history includes deadly quakes such as Northridge (1994) and San Fernando (1971).

via New York Post|

#california #compton #earthquakes

crime1 month ago•3 min saved

Keffe D Maintains Innocence After Tupac Murder Conviction, Plans Appeal

Duane Keith 'Keffe D' Davis was found guilty of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon in Tupac Shakur’s death and faces life in prison. Davis maintains his innocence, claims witnesses lied about him, and says a memoir cited in the case was not written by him; he has filed an appeal and expects to be released if successful, with sentencing set for Oct. 13.

via USA Today|

#appeal #compton #crime

crime3 months ago•5 min saved

Compton July 4 Shooting Claims Two Community Figures, Vigil Held

Two people were killed at a large July 4th party in Compton: 19-year-old nursing student Meah Bordenave-Jenkins and 37-year-old HACLA employee Eric Washington. A separate nearby shooting left 38-year-old Thaddeus Clark dead, and investigators are seeking the shooter with no arrests announced. A vigil at Compton City Hall highlighted concerns about gun violence in the community.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#compton #crime #eric-washington

local3 months ago•2 min saved

WWII-era grenade found in Compton; residents evacuated, deemed inert

A WWII-era hand grenade found in a Compton home triggered evacuations of about three blocks; deputies removed the device, deemed it inert, and residents returned home after around four hours.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#compton #evacuations #explosive-device

us8 months ago•2 min saved

CBP officer injured as suspect rams car during LA-area immigration operation

During a targeted immigration operation in Compton, south of Los Angeles, a Customs and Border Protection officer was injured after the suspect, William Moran Carballo, rammed a vehicle at officers; a federal agent fired shots, though Carballo was not injured. The officer’s injuries were not immediately disclosed, and the incident is under investigation.

via NBC News|

#compton #dhs #immigration

local-news9 months ago•2 min saved

Theft and Vandalism Hit Historic Woodlawn Celestial Gardens in Compton

Over 1,600 headstones and plaques have been stolen or damaged at a historic Compton cemetery, including recent thefts caught on surveillance, with thieves targeting bronze and copper for recycling, despite ongoing security efforts and community concern.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#cemetery-theft #civil-war-veterans #compton

crime2 years ago•0 min saved

Fatal Pit Bull Attack Claims Life of Compton Man

A 35-year-old man in Compton, California, who may have been breeding pit bulls, was found mauled to death in a backyard where he was feeding the dogs. His girlfriend discovered his body in a kennel area and alerted authorities. Investigators found 13 dogs, including eight puppies, in the yard, and the animals were turned over to county animal control officials.

via ABC News|

#animal-control #compton #crime

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Compton Bakery Decimated as Street Takeover Escalates into Chaotic Break-In"

A street takeover in Compton, California, escalated into a break-in at Ruben's Bakery & Mexican Food, where a mob looted the store and caused significant damage. The incident involved about 100 people, some of whom were seen on video stealing and vandalizing the property. A white Kia Soul was used to ram into the bakery, and although it was involved in an earlier police pursuit, no arrests have been made in connection with the break-in. Local residents report frequent street takeovers in the area, leading to a sense of desensitization to the chaos. Authorities are seeking information from the public to aid the investigation.

via KABC-TV|

##compton #crime

musiccelebrity2 years ago•1 min saved

Compton Pays Tribute to Eazy-E with Street Renaming Ceremony

The city of Compton has renamed a street after late rapper Eazy-E, honoring his impact on hip-hop and the city. Eazy-E, a member of NWA and founder of Ruthless Records, died in 1995 at age 30. The renaming ceremony, attended by Compton Mayor Emma Shariff and Eazy-E's family, celebrated the rapper's contributions to music and recognized the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. The newly named Eazy Street is located in the Gateway Towne Center shopping plaza.

via KABC-TV|

#compton #eazy-e #hip-hop

crime3 years ago•0 min saved

South LA and Compton witness another night of street takeovers captured on camera.

Dangerous street takeovers were caught on camera in South Los Angeles and Compton, as drivers took over several intersections overnight, surrounded by a crowd of spectators. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to four street takeovers, but all the intersections were eventually cleared with no arrests made. The department is trying to crack down on street takeovers in the wake of a wild looting incident that followed a takeover a couple of weeks ago.

via KABC-TV|

#compton #crime #los-angeles-county-sheriffs-department

natural-disaster3 years ago•1 min saved

EF0 Tornado Causes Damage in Carson and Compton Area.

A tornado touched down in the Carson and Compton area on Thursday morning, causing minor damage with winds reaching 75 mph. The tornado left behind a concentrated short path that damaged a building, some vehicles, and trees. The tornado registered an EF0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, according to the National Weather Service.

via Los Angeles Times|

#carson #compton #ef0

natural-disaster3 years ago•1 min saved

EF0 Tornado Damages Buildings and Vehicles in Carson-Compton Area.

A brief EF0-strength tornado touched down in the Carson-Compton area, causing damage to buildings and vehicles, and toppling a large tree. No injuries were reported. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado and estimated winds of up to 75 mph. The damage was not as extensive as a confirmed tornado that occurred in Montebello last March.

via KABC-TV|

#carson #compton #damage

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

Compton businesses plagued by street takeovers and looting.

A mob of about 100 people looted a Compton gas station store, stealing thousands of dollars worth of alcohol, drinks, snacks, and condoms. The incident occurred after a group of cars blocked a four-way intersection in an illegal street takeover. The store sustained significant damage, and shots were reportedly fired about a block away from the raid. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was too outnumbered to intervene in the chaotic robbery and street takeover. Street takeovers and racing are a growing issue in Compton, and authorities are reviewing surveillance footage to identify suspects in the crowd.

via New York Post |

#compton #crime #looting

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

California Gas Station Ransacked by Large Mob, Police Overwhelmed: Video

A mob of around 100 people in Compton, California, broke into an ARCO gas station convenience store and stole products worth thousands of dollars early Sunday morning. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said the store suffered serious damage, and police were outnumbered and couldn't intervene due to safety concerns. No arrests have been made, and an investigation is ongoing.

via Fox News|

#california #compton #crime