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07-07-2025
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Sophisticated South American Crime Tourists Hit with Charges for Jewelry Heists
Sophisticated South American Crime Tourists Hit with Charges for Jewelry Heists originally appeared on L.A. Mag. When Glendale Police arrived to a small mom-and-pop jewelry store that had just been cleaned out on a Tuesday afternoon in late May, there was no sign of forced entry, at first, until they looked up. The sophisticated thieves had burrowed through the roof of Bidrussian Jewelry located at 1102 ½ S. Glendale Avenue and made off with what police are calling an "unknown amount of jewelry" and fled into the night. During the robbery, the thieves used cell phone jammers so no one could call police, which also left people unable to call emergency services for other issues, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said Thursday. Glendale Detectives assigned to the burglary division launched an investigation, worked sources and pressed known fences, and came up with likely suspects: a professional robbery crew from South America, part of a recent and growing surge of criminals from outside the U.S. who come to L.A. as "crime tourists" with plans to steal. Last summer, a similar crew was locked up for a brazen stickup right out of a Hollywood action flick: the robbers pointed a gun at a tourist eating lunch with his family at the Beverly Hills Four Seasons and demanded his Rolex, one of many gunpoint watch heists the Venezuelans pulled off as tourists to L.A. There have been so many crimes that fit the pattern, that the streets were talking about a new crew that was planning to break into another small jewelry store in La Verne. Glendale Police puts it this way, detectives "developed leads identifying possible suspects. Working in coordination with local agencies, detectives initiated surveillance on the group." And when they showed up at their next target, Rodeo Jewelers, located at 1560 Foothill Boulevard in the City of La Verne, in the dead of night last Sunday, police were waiting, surveilling, ready to pounce. Once again, police say, "the suspects also used signal jammers and cut wires to the location," to prevent surveillance or 911 calls from anyone who saw them in action. Once they were in, they were nabbed, police and prosecutors say. 'To those involved in organized crime targeting businesses in Los Angeles County: No matter how carefully planned your crimes may be, you will be identified, apprehended, and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,' Hochman said. 'Not only do these reckless crimes threaten livelihoods and instill fear in communities, but attempts to avoid detection by disabling emergency services put millions of lives at risk. This will not be tolerated under my watch.'The men charged are: Jose Millafil; Luka Pazitiani; Javier Sepulveda; Matias Vera; Victor Iturriagalopez; Edson Gonzalez; and Cristian Gonzalezaburto. They are all charged with multiple felonies for burglarizing two jewelry stores and causing extensive infrastructure damage. This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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30-06-2025
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Two Firefighters Were Executed, and a Third Wounded, In Idaho Sniper Attack
Two Firefighters Were Executed, and a Third Wounded, In Idaho Sniper Attack originally appeared on L.A. Mag. At least two firefighters were fatally shot and at least one was critically injured while responding to what appears to be an intentionally set brush fire in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. At least one active shooter continues to fire at law enforcement with high-powered rifles, according to Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Norris, who said civilians were trying to get off Canfield Mountain, where the brush fire broke out, drawing the victims to the scene. 'We are actively taking sniper fire as we speak,' Norris said, adding that the number of victims hit by gunfire remained unclear. He did have a message for the swarms of law enforcement who raced to the scene: "As soon as someone gets a clear shot, I encourage them to take it and neutralize the threat. We will neutralize this threat." The chaotic scene unfolded Sunday afternoon when firefighters responded to a call for a brush fire around 1:30 p.m. local time, and found themselves under attack almost immediately. The desperation as first responders took what Norris called "rapid fire" could be heard as firefighters radioed for help, a chilling broadcast that was posted by Broadcastify. "Two battalion chiefs down, two officers injured,' a first responder said over the radio, according to the recording. 'I have no idea where the shooters [are] at or where they're going, in which direction. I would recommend that our units, all of our firing units, escape further down the pavement towards town, maybe a half a mile or so to a safe staging area,' a voice on the first responder radio have not confirmed the total number of people injured or whether they've been able to evacuate everyone from the area.'We're going to need multiple ambulances for ALS care," the speaker continued. "As soon as we can get law enforcement in here to get these people out, I recommend we get no less than five, five ambulances staged at the bottom. I don't care where we get them from."International Association of Fire Fighters President Ed Kelly called the ambush a "heinous act of violence." Officers reported that shots were coming from multiple directions, suggesting the possibility of multiple attackers, Norris said. He added it appeared that 'high-powered rifles' were being used by attackers who appeared to be trained and were blending into the mountain's bushy terrain. This is a developing story. Follow for updates and developments. This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
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25-06-2025
- Entertainment
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California Lawmakers Agree to Newsom's Film and TV Tax Credit Expansion
California Lawmakers Agree to Newsom's Film and TV Tax Credit Expansion originally appeared on L.A. Mag. Lawmakers have agreed to expand the California Film and TV Tax Credit Program, more than doubling the funding for incentives from $330 million to $750 Gavin Newsom, Sen. Ben Allen, and Assemblymember Rick Zbur fought to keep the line item in the upcoming state budget. Gov. Newsom proposed the expansion last October, and pressure for the measure rose dramatically after the Los Angeles wildfires in January left many in the city desperate for relief.A vote is scheduled on Friday on a trailer bill to make the expansion official, according to are currently working on AB1138, a companion bill which would make funding available to more productions, including sitcoms, animation and large-scale competition shows. The bill would also increase the tax credit for each project from a base of 20% to 35%, with productions filming outside of Los Angeles eligible for up to 40%.A 2% bonus will await productions that hire up to four trainees from a jobs program for 'traditionally underserved' communities. The bill's language protects longtime union members, however, requiring that trainees not displace experienced to Deadline, filmmakers Patty Jenkins, Cord Jefferson and Jonathan Nolan met with legislators in Sacramento to advocate for the tax credit's said that previously, many lawmakers at the state capital had a 'misunderstanding' of the various workers who benefit from incentives. 'The tax credits were always seen as a giveaway to fat cats and bigwigs,' Jenkins said. 'But they're realizing that it's much bigger than that. It's an entire industry of people at every level, the vast majority of which are not the top 1%.'Jenkins also expressed support for tentpole feature productions that remain in California to receive a federal tax credit. Other states remain fierce competitors, including New York, which recently increased its film and television tax credits to $800 million per to the bill also require producers to report the veteran status and ZIP codes of their employees, along with race, ethnicity and gender. AB1138 is expected to be approved by July 4 and will take effect measure won't be the only economic reprieve for the state's declining industry. On Monday, the California Film Commission awarded $96 million in tax incentives to 48 films, 43 of which are independent projects and many working with budgets no greater than $10 million. This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
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14-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Los Angeles Magazine and Hulu's 'Mid-Century Modern' Celebrate Pride 2025
Los Angeles Magazine and Hulu's 'Mid-Century Modern' Celebrate Pride 2025 originally appeared on L.A. Mag. Los Angeles magazine tapped into the festive spirit of Pride Month with a party on June 12 at The Maybourne Beverly Hills. Welcoming Matt Bomer, the jubilant Thursday corralled a stylish crop of Los Angeles talent, media and tastemakers to The Terrace below stringed lights and surrounded by pulsing tunes by gay icons like Madonna and Robyn. The festive evening commemorated Hulu sitcom Mid-Century Modern and June cover stars Matt Bomer, Nathan Lee Graham and Nathan Lane, alongside Los Angeles magazine's 50 LGBTQ+ Angelenos making an impact. From the feature, Marco Calvani of Netflix's The Four Seasons, Liv Hewson of Yellowjackets and singer Kalie Shorr were found mingling across the lush Terrace lawn. Other issue subjects Brian Crano, David Joseph Craig, Jen Cheng, Andrew Christian, Christos Garkinos, Andy Gelb, Anthony Allen Ramos, Ben Sidell, DJ Shai, chef Stuart O'Keefe and KTLA's Chris Holmstrom and Ross Palombo were also in attendance. The alfresco soirée was outfitted with 'Mid-Century Magic' and Los Angeles magazine photo moments by Brandhustle Designs, fitting for capturing memories between bites and sips. Guests enjoyed beverages by San Pellegrino, Mezcal 33, Siren's Tale Vodka, Empress Gin, Skorpios tequila and Klein Epstein Parker, while morsels (including a flavorsome taco bar) came courtesy of The Maybourne and Junior Cookies. In particular, Hulu's Mid-Century Modern lounge and libations stole the show. The portrait studio by Poltrona Frau offered the perfect setting for sipping cocktails inspired by each character. Arthur Broussard's Smoked Highball stirred Mezcal 33 with honey, fresh lemon juice and soda water, while Jerry Frank's Lavender Gimlet showcased the refreshing power of Empress Gin, lime juice and lavender simple syrup. Bunny Schneider's Starlet Sling add a touch of effervescence to the menu by combining Siren's Tale Vodka with grapefruit juice, St. Germain, sparkling water and lime juice. The party got an extra buzz upon the arrival of Bomer, who joined Los Angeles magazine publisher Chris Gianella and editor-in-chief Jasmin Rosemberg in front of the crowd to reflect on the June issue. 'I want to leave you with my favorite line that Matt said in the cover story,' Rosemberg shared. "[He said,] 'People always want to talk about the problem of what it's like to be a gay actor, but I'm so much more interested in the solution. And I think it's in giving our voices to something that people can identify with.'' View the 45 images of this gallery on the original article Read the full cover story here. This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
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14-06-2025
- Politics
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‘No Kings' Protests Will Take Place Across the Nation Saturday
'No Kings' Protests Will Take Place Across the Nation Saturday originally appeared on L.A. Mag. Demonstrations are expected to occur nationwide on Saturday against the Trump administration. The 'No Kings' protests will span across all 50 states, from small communities to major cities, including Los protests on Saturday purposefully coincide with a military parade in Washington for the Army's 250th anniversary as well as President Trump's 79th birthday. The protests are arranged by 50501, which stands for 50 protests, 50 states, one movement. The grassroots organization has organized over 80 demonstrations protesting against the Trump administration. Other organizers involved include the American Civil Liberties Union and Indivisible. The protests come after Trump's intensified immigration measures and his decision to deploy the National Guard in Los Angeles. According to 50501, the 'No Kings' protesters and organizers are 'taking action to reject authoritarianism—and show the world what democracy really looks like.'When asked about what he thinks of the 'No Kings' protests on Thursday, Trump responded, 'I don't feel like a king, I have to go through hell to get stuff approved.' Trump continued, 'We're not a king at all, thank you very much.' Organizers have created a map of all the demonstrations taking place Saturday throughout the country. The protest schedules differ from city to city, but many will occur between the late morning and early afternoon. This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
