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Extra, Extra: Exotic Sausages Are the New Black
Police Officers Practicing Ambush Response with Paintball Told to 'Hit 'em in the Head'
Want to experience a day in the life of a SoCal policeman? Head over to Paintball U.S.A in Santa Clarita -- that's where, the Daily News reports, a group of about 30 local officers trained yesterday on how to respond to a gunfire ambush.
Police Officer Pulls Suicidal Man to Safety Atop 110 Overpass
After getting a call from a suicidal man on the 110's 5th Street overpass, police officers arrived at the scene and were able to pull the would-be jumper to safety. The man, whose name hasn't been released, was straddling the railing over the freeway at about 12:30 this morning.
Officer Charged in Kelly Thomas Death Faces Arraignment Today
Fullerton police officer Manuel Ramos, the 37-year-old officer charged in the death of Kelly Thomas, is slated to be arraigned today. Ramos, who has been held in isolation since Wednesday, is accused of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. Corporal Jay Cicinelli, the other officer facing felony charges, is accused of one count of involuntary manslaughter and one count of use of excessive force.
UPDATED: On-Duty LAPD Officer Shot in South LA
An LAPD officer was shot at multiple times in South Los Angeles this afternoon while making a pedestrian stop, according to ABC 7. The shooting happened this afternoon in South Los Angeles around 2:45 p.m. near Western Avenue and W. 70th Street.
Death In The Line Of Duty: One Alhambra Police Officer Dies After Collision With Fellow Officer
Treated at the scene by the Alhambra Fire Department paramedics, both officers were immediately rushed to Huntington Memorial Hospital. Stringer died at the hospital from his injuries. Officer Juan Carlos Mejia, 27, remains in stable condition.
What's with Men Shooting their Families Today?
There were two headlines from the news today that were similar in context and timing:
Beverly Hills SUV Driver Attacks Bicyclist, Only Bicyclist Gets A Ticket
Two weeks ago today, a motorist on Wilshire Boulevard came to an intersection and found herself behind somebody who was preparing to turn left. Under normal conditions this would mean slowing down and waiting but since it was a cyclist, the motorist accelerated and screamed “Get out of the road!” The incident escalated and resulted in the arrival of Beverly Hills Police Officer Prenesti who greeted the cyclist by yelling “You idiot!” It’s clear...
Extra Extra - Happy Easter!
Trying to keep it light today people... HBOs 'Entourage' makes Los Angeles a character While "Entourage" is a show about four close buddies, the HBO series gets much of its charm from what is arguably the group's fifth member: the city of Los Angeles. El Lay's status at the center of the U.S. entertainment industry means lots of shows nominally take place here. But few — if any — shows approach the city with...

