A magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck near South Pasadena at 9:55 a.m., affecting the San Gabriel Valley and parts of L.A. No damage was reported. The quake, centered in El Sereno, occurred at a depth of 7.0 miles. Residents are encouraged to report their experiences to the USGS and prepare for future quakes.
Chinese-style chicken burgers are gaining popularity in the San Gabriel Valley, featuring fried chicken thighs on basic buns with mayonnaise and lettuce. Restaurants like Ace Burger and Macho Burger offer variations of this trend, with unique menu items such as New Orleans-style chicken wings and spicy chicken sandwiches. These fast-casual establishments are drawing attention for their fusion of Chinese and American flavors, sparking a potential new craze for fried chicken sandwiches.
Several small restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley area of Los Angeles are specializing in Chinese-style chicken burgers and New Orleans-style chicken wings, offering variations of fried chicken sandwiches and wings with unique flavors and textures. These fast-casual establishments, such as Ace Burger, Macho Burger, Chickii Fried Chicken, and MBL & Q Burger, are gaining popularity for their crispy and juicy chicken offerings, each with its own distinct take on the classic chicken burger.
Two men, Russell Hardy, Jr. and Cameron DeShawn Perry, have been charged in connection with a series of robberies in the San Gabriel Valley, including incidents targeting elderly victims. The robberies involved stealing purses and wallets, with one incident resulting in an elderly woman being dragged across a parking lot. The suspects were caught after a witness recorded one of the incidents on their phone. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has charged both men with multiple counts of robbery and other related charges.
A suspect led police on a high-speed chase across the San Fernando Valley and Boyle Heights, sideswiping multiple cars along the way and exceeding speeds past 100 mph. The suspect eventually ditched the car in Boyle Heights and was arrested after a short foot chase. The car was possibly stolen, but officials did not confirm.
The California Highway Patrol is searching for a motorcyclist who led them on a high-speed chase across Los Angeles County. The suspect was wanted for speeding and drove through several areas before evading officers. It is unknown if the suspect is wanted for other crimes.