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Suspect in Silver Lake Road Rage Shooting is 18-Year-Old Who Lives Near Crime Scene With Mom

The Los Angeles Police Department believe they have a suspect in custody for the fatal "road rage" shooting that claimed the life of Juan David Vasquez Loma, a young man who was driving co-workers home from one of his two area restaurant jobs.The 18-year-old male, who the LAPD says is being held on unrelated charges, "lives with his mother, not far from the crime scene," notes CBS2. The suspect, whose identity has not been released, could be formally charged today.
Loma was taken off life support a few days after being declared brain dead. He had been shot in the head by a gunman from another vehicle who had pulled up alongside him. Loma was buried in his native Mexico last week.
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It's been many, many years since we saw this much snow in our mountains. Going up there right now isn't safe, but here are some places where you can enjoy the view and snap a pic.
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April Valentine died at Centinela Hospital. Her daughter was born by emergency C-section. She'd gone into the pregnancy with a plan, knowing Black mothers like herself were at higher risk.
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A look at years past when snows creeped into our citified neighborhoods, away from the mountains and foothills.
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In the face of a drier future, that iconic piece of Americana is on its way out in Southern California.
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Another Missing Hiker Has Been Found Dead In San Gabriels As Search For Actor Julian Sands ContinuesBob Gregory, 62, went missing the same day as Sands. His body was recovered near Mount Islip.