Statement from the Los Angeles Police Department

READ THE ROOM, MAMDANI. More than 100,000 people have now signed a petition asking NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to STAY AWAY from the 25th anniversary 9/11 ceremony at Ground Zero.

And some of the people personally delivering that message are families who lost loved ones on September 11.

More than a dozen relatives gathered at City Hall Tuesday as the petition topped 102,000 signatures.

The families making the appeal have explicitly said their objection is NOT about Mamdani's religion or background (although WE certainly think those are reasonable objetions).

They pointed instead to his policies and personnel decisions, including his appointment of attorney Ramzi Kassem as chief counsel.

Mamdani has said he WILL attend Friday's ceremony. He has also designated September 11 as a citywide Day of Remembrance and Service and says his focus is honoring those k*lled and the first responders who served. Sure it is.

The families have made their position equally clear.

⚠️A special weather statement has been issued for Temecula CA, Fallbrook CA and Valley Center CA until 2:45 PM PDT

UPDATE: CMPD arrested 28-year-old Dionte Antonio McCracking in connection with the overnight shooting of the CMPD officer.

He’s facing charges of attempted murder on a law enforcement officer, and possession of a firearm by a felon. He also was wanted on warrants for burglary charges. He has an extensive criminal history in Mecklenburg and Gaston Counties.

Details: https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/cmpd-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-west-charlotte/N2LQKL6UGJCE3M7XB27LORA7QI/

President Donald J. Trump does a flyover of The White House complex on Marine One before heading to Andrews JBA earlier this afternoon. Air Force One is wheels up and en route to Dallas, Texas…

Dan Scavino

NEW: LA ICE arrested Phu Hoang Vo from Vietnam. He went on a 5-state crime spree through Illinois, California, Indiana, Hawaii and Wisconsin with multiple convictions for burglary, battery, theft, and drugs. He has a final removal order and will remain in ICE custody pending removal.

ICE Los Angeles

Sec. Wright: The Biden Administration closed over a dozen refineries in the U.S., and Gavin Newscum has closed two more large refineries in the last 12 months in California. We're rowing the other direction — expanding American refining capacity.

President Donald J. Trump arrives in Dallas, TX for the Republican Midterm Convention 🇺🇸

Margo Martin

Happening Now: Anti-Mamdani protesters gathered on Canal Street in Manhattan, NYC for "March for America"

Scootercaster

HAPPY 176TH BIRTHDAY TO THE GREAT STATE OF CALIFORNIA!

Gavin Newsom

JUST IN: Five people, including three LAFD employees, were injured in a crash involving a rescue ambulance in Boyle Heights Wednesday afternoon.

One civilian was transported to the hospital in serious condition, LAFD confirmed. Another civilian, along with three LAFD members, reportedly have minor injuries.

Significant front-end damage could be seen to a red sedan in the intersection.

No details were provided about the incident or what caused the crash.

Praying for all involved🙏🏻

Please, praying for the Riverside County Sheriff's deputy who was seriously injured in the line of duty this morning 🙏🏻

On September 9, 2026, at 8:51 a.m., a deputy from the Southwest Sheriff’s Station conducted a vehicle stop in the area of Winchester Road and Murrieta Hot Springs Road.  During the stop, while outside of his patrol vehicle, the deputy was struck by a passing vehicle, injuring the deputy. 

CHP reports that there were additional units on the stop that pursued the suspect vehicle after the incident.

The suspect was driving a white Toyota Tacoma and was arrested on-scene by CHP.

The deputy was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.

It's Wayback Wednesday! On last week's episode, we saw the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's take on Randy Newman's "I Love L.A." from the 1980's. This week, we fast forward from the 80's and land directly in the year 2009, for an updated version of the catchy song. Check out our deeply beloved Ford Crown Victorias!

2009 doesn't seem like it was that long ago, but the hairstyles, clothing, and technology in the video have noticeably changed since then. What hasn't changed is our commitment to the tradition of service - from mountain to ocean, desert to metropolis - no matter the season... or the decade.

We hope you've enjoyed this week's glimpse of the past. The deputies you see here work dynamic jobs that still exist on the Department in almost any environment imaginable. If you're looking for that kind of adventure, give us a call - the number and the website at the end of the video still work!

LASD

HORRIFYING: ANOTHER MOTHER accused of k*lling her child just had her prosecution paused for a competency evaluation.

Two months before Shanna Kay Whitton's 15-month-old son Matthew died, a therapist reportedly warned Kansas child welfare officials that he might not be safe with his mother and raised concerns about possible medical child abuse.

First Matthew had already nearly drowned, then investigators say a fire was intentionally set in his BEDROOM.

A month later, Whitton claimed Matthew choked on a meatball.

His autopsy found NO food in his airway and concluded he d*ed from an INTENTIONALLY afflicted asphyxial event.

And Matthew wasn't Whitton's first child to d*e. His 2-year-old sister had d*ed the year before in a choking incident that was ruled accidental and is now being reviewed again.

After everything we just watched unfold in Massachusetts, you can bet people are going to be watching very closely to see where THIS case goes.

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Yes it’s hot and humid in Los Angeles today. No you shouldn’t swim in or drink the water in Mac Arthur Park Lake.

@Street_People_of_LA

Today, we mourn the loss of our brother in blue, Cleveland Police Officer David Kelley.
There are few bonds stronger than the one shared by those who stand together to serve and protect. David was one of our own—a colleague, a friend, and a brother who dedicated himself to the people and community he served.

We will remember his courage, his dedication, his humor, and the moments we shared both on and off duty. While the badge may represent our profession, it is the brotherhood and the memories we carry with us that last forever.

Our thoughts and prayers are with David’s family, loved ones, and all of his brothers and sisters in law enforcement.

Rest easy, David. We’ll take it from here. 💙🖤

Cleveland Police Third District

DEVELOPING: Firefighters are battling a brush fire burning along the 405 Freeway near Getty Center Drive in the Sepulveda Pass.

WATCH LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19fFZXRKvH/

Chief of Transit Joseph Gulotta will never forget responding to the World Trade Center on 9/11.

He was diagnosed with cancer, related to his time at Ground Zero.

Thousands share a similar story.

Still, he says he never regrets helping his city when it needed him the most.

NYPD