The final phase of planning for the long-anticipated $1 billion light rail line extension from Redondo Beach to Torrance has begun, with Metro scheduled to host two virtual meetings before monthâs end to receive public input on the environmental effect of possible routes for the South Bayâs largest ever regional transit project.
The extension of the C Line, formerly and popularly known as the Green Line, represents the culmination of years of lobbying by the South Bay Cities Council of Governments. That agency, which represents cities in the region, has championed the extension in an area that has long lacked sufficient public transportation to other parts of Los Angeles County â forcing commuters to rely on the Southlandâs freeways.
A police investigation into a shooting closed part of the 10 Freeway early Wednesday in Mid-City. The shooting was reported about 4 a.m. on the freeway near Crenshaw Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department and the California Highway Patrol. The driver exited the freeway and drove to the area of 17th Streetand Gramercy Place, where officers took a.
Shots fired at car on 10 Freeway in Mid-City
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LOS ANGELES (KABC) Shots were fired Wednesday morning at a car on the 10 Freeway in Mid-City Los Angeles, prompting a closure of all eastbound lanes during the investigation.
The incident was reported about 4:20 a.m. on the freeway near Crenshaw Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department and the California Highway Patrol.
The motorist exited the freeway and drove to the area of 17th Street and Gramercy Place in downtown L.A., where the driver is believed to have crashed into a light pole.
Video from the scene showed the frontend of the sedan smashed in. The driver s condition and information on the suspect was not immediately released.
The 33-year-old Hussle was killed in front of his Marathon Clothing store, located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. A petition was started to rename the intersection of Slauson Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard near Hussle’s store, Marathon Clothing, to “Nipsey Hussle Square.” On the day of his funeral, the City Council announced it was set to be renamed Ermias “Nipsey Hussle” Asghedom Square to honor him and his contributions to the neighborhood.
There’s an ongoing GoFundMe campaign that was launched to save The Hampton House.
“The primary focus of the 501(c)3 organization, Save the Hampton House, Inc., is to preserve, protect, and rehabilitate the childhood home of Black Panther Party Chairman Fred Hampton. We are seeking landmark status for the home and plan to establish it as a museum. We are also facilitating educational services, community gardens, and a meeting place for community development.”