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Bilingual reporter @nbcla @telemundo52
Los Angeles, CA
Joined April 2014
If you have 10 free min. watch this piece. You'll hear directly from older adults experiencing homelessness and learn about what led them there. In San Diego, people 55 and older living on the streets make up at least 29% of the unsheltered population https://t.co/xgkwdD6zL6
nbcsandiego.com
In San Diego, people 55 and older living on the streets make up at least 29% of the unsheltered population, with 80% of them becoming homeless in their hometowns.
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A Los Angeles police sergeant was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a teenager early Saturday morning in Tustin. This isn’t the sergeant’s first run-in on the opposite side of the law; he pleaded no contest to DUI in 2011. https://t.co/zbiuq4OWvO
nbclosangeles.com
A Los Angeles police sergeant was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a teenager early Saturday morning in Tustin.
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The biological parents last saw Jesse Valbuena three years ago when they lost custody of him. They say the 10-year-old had been living with his adoptive parents for four years, along with a younger brother. https://t.co/5AC95eBG2j
nbclosangeles.com
The biological parents of a 10-year-old who died under the care of his adoptive parents in Moreno Valley are demanding answers after learning about their son’s death nearly a month later.
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The Santa Ana Police Department has launched a hate crime investigation into the theft and vandalism. https://t.co/RQGV6mdPLm
nbclosangeles.com
A Santa Ana family says a Mexican flag was ripped off from their home and a threatening note was left in front of the residence.
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Police continue their search for a driver accused of killing a 16-year-old bicyclist on Friday afternoon.
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A teen on a bike was killed in a possible road rage crash outside BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
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Terrifying reminder to always be aware of your surroundings. LAPD is seeking help finding a man suspected of 3 attempted carjackings in the Hollenbeck area. All took place on Nov. 9 and all female victims.
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Los Angeles police said "Gossip Girl" actor Chanel Banks was found safe after her reported disappearance days ago, but family members insist that the 36-year-old is still missing. Meanwhile, new posts to her instagram claim she is okay https://t.co/JyQ7NwCaQe
nbclosangeles.com
Los Angeles police said “Gossip Girl” actor Chanel Banks was found safe after her reported disappearance days ago, but family members insist that the 36-year-old is still missing.
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A Gardena fruit vendor’s moment of prayer went viral, resulting in an outpouring of support from the community. https://t.co/1841tbQP0t
nbclosangeles.com
The viral video has helped Morales in his goal to provide for his family. He said since it was posted, he’s experienced a significant increase in customers.
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Communities across South Los Angeles were rocked by chaos over the weekend as a series of illegal street takeovers between Saturday through Monday ended in a fiery crash, looting and the death of a 15-year-old. https://t.co/ibmeautWKN
nbclosangeles.com
South Los Angeles was rocked by the weekend of chaos as a series of illegal street takeovers ended with the death of a 15-year-old.
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A woman visiting Southern California from New Zealand was identified as the victim killed in an attempted robbery Tuesday at Newport Beach’s Fashion Island.
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La violenta serie de hechos comenzó pasadas las 3:30 p.m. cuando los tres hombres intentaron robar a la mujer de 69 años y a su marido frente al Barnes & Noble. https://t.co/VOfRb3ngSx
telemundo52.com
Tres hombres fueron arrestados el martes por la tarde después de iniciar una persecución que comenzó en Newport Beach, donde se sospechaba que habían matado a una anciana durante un intento de robo...
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El Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de Los Ángeles está tomando medidas contra el robo en tiendas a través de operaciones encubiertas, evitando que miles de dólares en mercancía sean robados en Montebello. https://t.co/gxt0bPa2uH
telemundo52.com
Los agentes recuperaron más de $4,000 dólares en mercancía tras una operación de 12 horas que tuvo como objetivo la tienda Macy’s y otros comercios.
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is cracking down on retail theft through undercover operations, preventing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from being stolen in Montebello. We rode along with them during their latest one. https://t.co/YqzKcF7bde
nbclosangeles.com
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is cracking down on retail theft through undercover operations in Montebello.
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NBC4 has tracked some of the most notable, violent incidents reported on Metro buses and trains from January to May. See where and when they happened in our interactive timeline: https://t.co/w2pEt0tDju
nbclosangeles.com
The number of total crimes within the LA Metro system surged more than 65% in the first three months of 2024, according to new data.
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A Los Angeles man who almost died in a violent attack on an LA Metro train two years ago urges elected officials to increase public safety and law enforcement presence across the transit system. I think it is worse now,” he said. https://t.co/5t0nDwVcNw
nbclosangeles.com
Stan Slokosky of Los Angeles County said he suffered severe burns after a Metro train passenger set him on fire two years ago.
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Jawad Khan says the worst part of the experience was having to treat countless children with severe injuries with at least 75% of his patients having been under the age of 18. https://t.co/UCor26VyIN
nbclosangeles.com
Dr. Jawad Khan said most of the patients he treated in the war-torn region were young children with gunshot wounds.
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En un momento en el que muchas personas luchan por costear los gastos de la comida, el cierre de las tiendas 99 cents only implica un golpe financiero para muchas familias. https://t.co/YyClJIuu3H
telemundo52.com
Son alrededor de un millón de familias en el condado de Los Ángeles que tienen inseguridad alimentaria, según datos de la Universidad del Sur de California. Ahora son esos mismos expertos que...
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About one million households in Los Angeles are food insecure, according to data from the University of Southern California. Now, those same experts worry the closure of 99 Cents Only Stores will make things much worse. https://t.co/SQ6EHX0Kr8
nbclosangeles.com
About one million households in Los Angeles are food insecure, according to data from the University of Southern California. Now, those same experts worry the closure of 99 Cents Only Stores will...
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The 22-year-old was survived by his siblings and his father, who is a 17-year veteran with the LAFD. https://t.co/15lQPr9E6j
nbclosangeles.com
A Los Angeles City Fire Department recruit who was struck and killed by a vehicle while helping a crash victim on the 101 Freeway in Studio City was identified as 22-year-old Jacob Fuerte.
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When officers responded to a home, they found the suspected burglar eating a banana and drinking whiskey, according to the Westminster Police Department. https://t.co/rQdtNO4qwW
nbclosangeles.com
When officers responded to a home, they found the suspected burglar eating a banana and drinking whiskey, according to the Westminster Police Department.
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Friday was my last day NBC/Telemundo San Diego. It's been an incredible experience reporting for this city and calling it home for the past 3 1/2 years. While leaving is bittersweet, I couldn't resist the opportunity to return home. NBC/Telemundo Los Angeles, here I come! 😃
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