This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
Man Convicted of Stealing His Mom's Dog Could Face Six Years in the Slammer

A man convicted this week of breaking into his mom's house with pruning shears and taking her Maltese could face six years in prison, The Orange County Register reports.
Emanuel Reyes Marquez's mom and twin sister called 9-1-1 when they saw him breaking into their Buena Park home last year. Marquez and an unknown accomplice fled before the cops got there.
The police caught up with Marquez at a drug rehab home, but mom's Maltese "Lady" was nowhere to be found.
About five months after the break-in, witnesses at Marquez's trial testified that Lady suddenly showed up on the front doorsteps of his mom' home.
This week a jury found Marquez, 26, guilty of residential burglary, and Marquez is scheduled to be sentenced in November.
-
Cruise off the highway and hit locally-known spots for some tasty bites.
-
Fentanyl and other drugs fuel record deaths among people experiencing homelessness in L.A. County. From 2019 to 2021, deaths jumped 70% to more than 2,200 in a single year.
-
This fungi isn’t a “fun guy.” Here’s what to do if you spot or suspect mold in your home.
-
Donald Trump was a fading TV presence when the WGA strike put a dent in network schedules.
-
Edward Bronstein died in March 2020 while officers were forcibly taking a blood sample after his detention.
-
A hike can be a beautiful backdrop as you build your connection with someone.