Man Found Dead In Woodland Hills After Being Stabbed, LAPD Says

A man was found dead Tuesday morning in the Woodland Hills neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley after being stabbed, authorities said. The incident was reported at 7:30 a.m. near the intersection of Winnetka Avenue and Oxnard Street, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department said. The victim, identified only as being 40 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene. Whether his death was the result of a homicide was not immediately known, the LAPD said. Winnetka Avenue's southbound lanes were closed as an investigation got underway.

ABC 7

Encino Burglaries Continue As Break-Ins Are Reported At 2 More Multi-Million Dollar Homes, With 6 Hit This Month

Police are investigating two more burglaries that happened in 24 hours in an Encino neighborhood. The last one happened around 10:30 p.m. on Monday in the 4000 block of Ballina Drive, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. When authorities arrived at the scene, they learned several people were involved in the break-in. No one was home during the burglary and it was not immediately known what was stolen. The second burglary was reported earlier Monday in the 16700 block of Morrison Street, police said. A male suspect entered the home and took several designer bags along with other items while one person was inside. No one was injured during the break-in and the suspect then took off from the scene. A third burglary was also reported on Sunday, where two male suspects entered a home Norland Avenue. Police didn't release any more details about this incident. Authorities don't have evidence that any of these burglaries were connected. The investigation into the break-ins is ongoing. Burglaries have become a regular occurrence in the Encino area, where at least six break-ins were reported in July.

CBS 2

Man Uses Force To Steal From Palms Business, Flees Before Police Arrive

A man used force to steal items from a Palms business on Saturday, the Los Angeles Police Department said today. Shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday, police were called to 8985 Venice Blvd after a robbery in progress was reported. The suspect, described as a black man, used force against employees to take items and flee the business, according to the LAPD. Officers arrived and took a burglary report, no arrests were made. It was currently unclear what the man stole, the department said. No injuries were reported. 

Westside Current

'Queen Of The South': Arizona Drug Trafficking Suspect Back In U.S., Federal Officials Say

Officials with the U.S. Attorney's Office say a Tucson woman who identified herself as "Queen of the South" has been returned to the U.S., years after she fled to Mexico. In a statement released on July 26, a spokesperson with the United States Attorney's Office said 33-year-old Amanda Rachelle Miller was caught in Culiacán, a city located in Mexico's Sinaloa state, on May 30, and deported back to the United States. "Miller made her initial court appearance before United States Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Rateau on July 3, 2024, and was ordered detained in custody," read a portion of the statement. Investigators say Federal agents first encountered Miller in late 2020, at what officials say was "the culmination of an investigation into narcotics distribution occurring out of various Tucson-area motels." She was arrested at a Downtown Tucson hotel on Nov. 12, 2020, as she tried to run away from the scene. "In one of the rooms, agents discovered evidence of Miller’s involvement in drug trafficking, including quantities of suspected methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl; a vacuum-sealing device; a digital scale; over $25,000 in cash; and two suspected drug distribution ledgers, one of which had Miller’s first name written on the back cover," read a portion of the statement.

FOX 11

‘Once-In-A-Lifetime Caper’: How Did The U.S. Catch ‘El Mayo,’ The Sinaloa Cartel’s Top Boss?

Even among Mexican cartel bosses — a bunch known for lavish wealth, daring escapes and extreme brutality — Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada stood out. He was a longtime partner of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, and together they built the Sinaloa cartel into a global empire. Taking on an almost mythic status, he is rumored to have judges, generals and even presidents of Mexico in his pocket. And despite more than four decades on the run as one of the world’s most wanted fugitives, he had never spent a single night in jail. Until Thursday. Zambada, 76, was arrested at a private airport near El Paso, along with El Chapo’s son Joaquín Guzmán López, the Department of Justice announced. On Friday morning Zambada pleaded not guilty to an array of drug, weapons, money laundering and conspiracy charges, including trafficking the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl that has fueled a U.S. epidemic of overdose deaths. A judge ordered Zambada detained with no bond and set a Wednesday court date to determine next steps.

Los Angeles Times

Americans Urged To Be Cautious In Mexico After Arrest Of ‘El Mayo’

The Mexican border state of Chihuahua is preparing for a “worst-case scenario” due to the arrest of two top Sinaloa drug cartel leaders in the United States last week. Chihuahua Gov. Maru Campos “told us to prepare for the worst of scenarios in case of a spike in violence from these detentions,” Public Safety Director Gilberto Loya said during an online news conference Monday. “Why prepare? Because it’s not clear what happened. (There could be) a different response from criminal groups if it was a surrender or a betrayal between cells of the same cartel.” Simultaneously, a Virginia-based private security firm urged Americans commuting to work or traveling in Mexico in the next few days to monitor trusted sources to avoid getting caught up in unexpected street violence. The group is urging caution, through not recommending canceling vacations or business trips to Mexico yet. Travelers “should pay attention to warnings or notices from the U.S. Embassy and consulates,” said Mike Ballard, director of intelligence for Global Guardian. “They should maintain awareness of where they are going, especially (border cities) like Tijuana and Juarez, make sure they’re not driving into an active firefight situation.”

KTLA 5

Hospital Seeks Help Identifying Man Found Lying On Ground In Downtown L.A.

A local hospital needs help identifying an injured patient found in downtown Los Angeles. The male patient has been hospitalized since July 24 at the Los Angeles General Medical Center. He was found lying on the ground near 7th and Kohler Streets, hospital staff said. He is around 50 years old and stands 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs around 276 pounds. He is bald and has brown eyes and a large build. The extent of his injuries was not released. The man does not have any personal belongings to help workers identify him. His photo was released in hopes someone might recognize him. Anyone who recognizes the patient or has additional information is asked to call clinical social workers Nicole Crayon at 323-409-3877 or Jessica Barahona at 323-409-3758.

KTLA 5

LA County Health Department Issues Warning For 12 Area Beaches

Citing high bacteria levels, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning visitors Tuesday to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in ocean waters at a dozen area beaches. The department’s warning covers 12 beaches: Las Flores Creek at Las Flores State Beach (entire swim area); Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove (entire swim area); Solstice Creek at Dan Blocker County Beach (entire swim area); Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach (100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps); Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach (entire swim area); Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove (100 yards up and down the coast from the Paradise Cove Pier); Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro (entire swim area); Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach (entire swim area); Topanga Canyon Beach in Malibu (100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon); Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach (100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms); Santa Monica Pier (100 yards up and down the coast from the pier); and Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey (entire swim area). The department said those 12 locations were found to have bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested.

MyNewsLA

LA City Council To Return From Summer Recess; Mulls Override Of Bass Veto

The Los Angeles City Council will return from its monthlong summer recess Tuesday and could at least begin consideration of overriding Mayor Karen Bass' recent veto of a proposed ballot measure that would change the disciplinary process for LAPD officers -- including expanding the chief's powers to fire officers for misconduct. On July 15, Bass vetoed the council's approval of a measure placing the matter on the November ballot, but the 15-member council can reverse the veto by lassoing 10 votes in favor of an override. According to Tuesday's agenda, council members may look to continue the override question until Aug. 14 -- which would actually leave the proposal off the November ballot, as there is an Aug. 9 deadline to place measures on the November ballot. An override on Tuesday would mean that voters could check in on the proposal this November. But if the council does delay the item, or fails to override, voters would not get another chance to weigh in until 2026, if at all.

Westside Current

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