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crime-and-court16 days ago•2 min saved

Injured suspect pleads not guilty in Chatsworth crash that killed five

Bailee Rios, 36, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and DUI charges on September 24 for a September 15 collision in Chatsworth that killed two bus passengers. The incident triggered a chain of events leading to a news helicopter crash that killed three more people. Rios, who was injured in the crash, was wheeled into court on a gurney and remains jailed on $4.1 million bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for November 2.

via New York Post|

#bailee-rios #chatsworth-crash #crime-and-court

crime-and-courts16 days ago•1 min saved

Chatsworth crash suspect pleads not guilty to murder charges after delayed court appearance

Bailee Rios, 36, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and DUI charges on Sept. 24 for a Sept. 15 crash in Chatsworth that killed two bus passengers. Rios, who faces a potential life sentence, was wheeled into court on a gurney due to injuries and remains jailed on $4.1 million bail. The crash preceded a fatal news helicopter collision that killed three more people, creating a dual tragedy in the San Fernando Valley.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#bailee-rios #chatsworth-crash #crime-and-courts

local2 months ago•2 min saved

West Hollywood floods after overnight water main break near Sunset and Holloway

An overnight water main break near Sunset Boulevard and Holloway Drive flooded West Hollywood streets, prompting closures and bus detours as crews slowly shut off the flow; residents surveyed damage, and at least one person was briefly swept by the current while others navigated the rushing water.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#flooding #la-metro #local

local-news2 years ago•3 min saved

LA Metro Launches "Tap-to-Exit" Pilot to Curb Fare Evasion and Boost Safety

LA Metro has launched a pilot program at the North Hollywood Metro station requiring riders to tap their transit cards to exit, aiming to reduce fare evasion and enhance safety. This initiative follows complaints about fare evaders and recent violent crimes on the transit system. The program is currently limited to the North Hollywood station, with no immediate plans for expansion.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

#fare-evasion #la-metro #local-news

crime-public-transportation2 years ago•3 min saved

"Spate of Violent Attacks on L.A. Bus Drivers Sparks Urgent Investigation"

Two violent stabbings occurred on L.A. Metro buses within 24 hours, leaving a passenger critically injured and a driver attacked. The incidents have prompted demands from the union representing bus drivers for improved safety measures, including bulletproof enclosures, armed security officers, and felony-level charges for assailants. L.A. Metro is responding by adding security teams, enhancing bus barriers, and providing de-escalation training for bus operators.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

#bus-stabbings #crime-public-transportation #la-metro

entertainment3 years ago•5 min saved

Father-Daughter Duo Takes Subway to Oscars in LA.

Actor Ed Begley Jr. and his daughter Hayden Carson Begley arrived at the Oscars via LA's metro rail, documenting their journey on TikTok. The duo has taken public transportation to the Oscars multiple times to highlight the environmental benefits and efficiency of public transit. They believe that supporting public transportation is essential to LA and that it's a great equalizer. They also discussed the safety measures and vigilance required when taking public transportation, especially as a woman.

via BuzzFeed News|

#entertainment #environmentalism #father-daughter-duo