CalFire, Riverside Firefighters Unable To Rescue Scared Pooch From Sinkhole
Firefighters on scene requested a back hoe and a vacuum truck to extract the dog.
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Firefighters on scene requested a back hoe and a vacuum truck to extract the dog.
A Riverside man, Rudy Jesus Barajas, 30, was arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty.
The suspect was declared dead at the scene.
With the assistance of a K-9 officer, police were able to gain control of the suspect and place him in custody.
"During Chanukah, we remember a story about the triumph of hope against all odds, and celebrate the beauty and resilience of light," said Mayor Eric Garcetti.
Leaflets depicting the outline of a hooded figure in a white robe with Klan insignia have been reported in several U.S. states since March.
Authorities say a house fire in Pomona has displaced a family this Christmas eve.
Events are planned for Skid Row, Pasadena and Hollywood.
Tributes and well-wishes poured in for "Star Wars" actress Carrie Fisher.
Each of the plaintiffs is seeking $25 million in damages.
Forecasters say December marked the wettest month in downtown Los Angeles in the previous six years.
Tens of thousands of children from around the world plan to call the North American Aerospace Defense Command to ask where Santa is, and starting Saturday they will get a cheery answer about the mythical route from a real person, not a recording.
Another round of snow could cause delays or closures again Saturday night.
The suspected drunken driver reportedly charged at officers with an SUV.
