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.
Woman Declines Marriage Proposal, Nearly Mowed Down

File this under times when it's very smart to "just say no": Francisco Hernandez, 22, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to run his just-proposed-to-girlfriend over with his car, according to KTLA News. His now-ex-girlfriend was walking along a sidewalk and narrowly escaped injury as Hernandez's car jumped a curb, drove over a sidewalk, went through the bushes, landed in a parking lot and suffered two flat tires. Hernandez is being held on $30,000 bail for assault with a deadly weapon.
-
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.