On Monday, May 19, 2025, the Los Angeles City Fire Department welcomed "Crew 4” -- 26 new recruits who will become LAFD’s first full-time paid Wildland Hand Crew Technicians.

Crew 4's training academy will include education on wildland fire behavior, weather, chainsaw operations, and line cutting; the recruits will also engage in team building and complete numerous certifications over the next five weeks.
Supervised by two foremen and a superintendent, and operating within LAFD’s Disaster Response Section, Crew 4 will respond to wildfires within and around the city of Los Angeles.

When not fighting wildfires, they will be heavily involved in vegetation clearance and management, as well as training to augment LAFD’s response to all-hazard incidents such as debris flows and technical rescues.

We welcome the men and women of Crew 4 and wish them every success as they begin their fire service career.

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Happening Now: A procession is underway for a 21-year-old LA County deputy who died in a multi-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Santa Clarita.

🙏🏻 FOX Live: https://www.youtube.com/live/h-fiYZe8T4Q?feature=shared

Many felt the T.G.I.F. spirit across the Southern California coast this Friday, but perhaps no one more so than the 7-month-old mountain lion cub who spent its afternoon lounging in a Santa Clarita neighborhood tree. At one point, it even peacefully shared the branch with a squirrel. 🦁🐿

Good night to all! 😴

Good morning! 455 preliminary severe storm reports yesterday... enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms today.
https://praedictix.com/weather-videos/

BREAKING: Numerous Chinese government-linked entities have bankrolled a nonprofit accused of offering tips on how to evade federal immigration authorities, a Daily Caller News Foundation investigation found.

Details: https://dailycaller.com/2025/05/20/cpc-bankrolled-by-chinese-government-linked-sources/

BREAKING OVERNIGHT: Fire near San Leandro BART station disrupts East Bay service.

BART service in much of the East Bay has been disrupted Tuesday morning after a fire near the San Leandro station.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Honors the Life and Service of Retired Chief William J. McSweeney- End of Watch: May 18, 2025

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department mourns the passing of Retired Chief William J. McSweeney and honors his exceptional dedication to public service. Chief McSweeney retired in July 2015 after 41 years of distinguished service in law enforcement. Chief McSweeney began his career in 1974 as a graduate of Academy Class 169. His early assignments included the Men’s Central Jail, West Hollywood Station, and Lennox Station. Throughout his career, he also served at Malibu Station, the Training Bureau, and the Internal Affairs Bureau. He later held the rank of Captain at Lost Hills Station and was promoted to Commander in the Training Division and Field Operations.

During his final 12 years with the Department, Chief McSweeney served as Chief of the Training Division, Homeland Security Division, and Detective Division-demonstrating steadfast leadership and an unwavering
commitment to public safety.

Retired Chief McSweeney is survived by his beloved wife and three adult children. His legacy of integrity, leadership, and service will forever be remembered by the Department and the community he served.

Rest Easy Brother. Prayers for his family of blue and blood. 🙏🏽

Captured and Cleared for Takeoff: Fugitive Gary Price was arrested in New Orleans East by LSP Detectives & SWAT. He was flown by LSP Air Support to a secure state facility.

Report information at:
LSP Fusion: 225-925-4192
Crimestoppers GNO: 504-822-1111
FBI: 1-800-CALL-FBI

LA State Police

🔥 On the One, Big, Beautiful Bill:

"Here's what I want on Medicaid, we're not touching anything. All I want is one thing — three words — we don't want ANY waste, fraud or abuse. Very simple." - President Trump on Capitol Hill

The White House

Job well done by the Modesto Police Department. 🔥

Four men were arrested after ramming a vehicle into a storefront and stealing a large amount of jewelry on Sunday.

BREAKING OVERNIGHT: Homeland Security launches extensive city wide pre-dawn sting in LA.

Multiple suspects in dueling transnational gangs strategically & simultaneously arrested.  Some are extremely violent & will be deported, according to HSI. 

There were seven agencies and it’s worth noting that Los Angeles police partnered with Trump administration officials in the sting.

Matt Finn

Our thoughts go out to the family, friends, and colleagues of Sheriff's Deputy Daniel Valencia Chavira.

His unwavering commitment to protecting and serving Castaic and the surrounding community — both in and out of uniform — was a testament to his character, courage, and the lasting impact he had on everyone who knew him.

Rest Easy Brother. Prayers for his family of blue and blood. 🙏🏽

95% of the monsters who murdered cops in 2024 already had a criminal record.

Law Enforcement Legal Defense

Greenberg: Open Letter to SF City Hall over Drug Addiction Fiasco.

There are 37,000 drug addicts in San Francisco, housed and unhoused — confirmed hooked on drugs, teetering at death’s door.

Read more: https://californiaglobe.com/fr/greenberg-open-letter-to-sf-city-hall-over-drug-addiction-fiasco/