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CBS News
24-06-2025
- CBS News
Los Angeles County deputies in pursuit of stolen car near South LA
More from CBS News Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is in pursuit of a stolen vehicle near South LA. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
CBS News
23-06-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
LASD issues apology over "offensive and inappropriate" social media post about Iran
Dozens gather to protest against U.S. strikes on Iran in Westwood Dozens gather to protest against U.S. strikes on Iran in Westwood Dozens gather to protest against U.S. strikes on Iran in Westwood The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on Sunday deleted a post on X that they called "offensive and inappropriate" in regards to the conflict in Iran. An original version of the post said, "Our hearts go out to the victims and families impacted by the recent bombings in Iran. While this tragic event occurred overseas, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is closely monitoring the situation alongside our local, state, and federal partners." A few moments later the post was edited, removing mentions of Iranian families and victims and noting that they were "closely monitoring the situation oversees," before it was deleted entirely. They then shared a new statement, apologizing for the previous post. "We are issuing this statement to formally apologize for an offensive and inappropriate social media post recently posted on our Department social media platforms regarding the ongoing conflict in Iran," the apology statement said. "This post was unacceptable, made in error, and does not reflect the views of Sheriff Robert G. Luna or the Department. As a law enforcement agency, we do not comment on foreign policy or military matters. Our mission remains solely focused on protecting public safety and serving our diverse communities." The department says that they are taking corrective action and have launched an internal review to determine how it was created and published. They also said that steps will be taken to strengthen their social media oversight protocols and make sure furture posts "align with our Department's standards of professionalism, respect, and accountability." The post was made hours after President Trump announced that the United States had launched airstrikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran.
Fox News
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department forced to backtrack after bizarre condolences for US strike on Iran
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department amended and deleted a social media post Sunday where it expressed condolences for the "tragic" U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites. "Our hearts go out to the victims and families impacted by the recent bombings in Iran," the post on X stated. "While this tragic event happened overseas, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is closely monitoring the situation alongside our local, state and federal partners." The department eventually amended the post, which deleted the sentence regarding the U.S. strikes before it was removed from X altogether. It was not clear if anyone was harmed or killed during the operation. A sheriff's department spokesperson told Fox News Digital that he wasn't aware of the initial post expressing condolences. "We sincerely hope your account was hacked," said a post from Stop Antisemitism, which works to expose groups and individuals that espouse incitement towards Jewish people and those who engage in antisemitic behavior. "There were no victims in last night's successful targeting of Iran's nuclear sites. Please verify this post was not posted by an employee of the LA County Sheriff's HQ." Over the weekend, the U.S. military carried out strikes targeting three nuclear sites in Iran in Operation Midnight Hammer. The mission targeted nuclear sites in Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan. Fordow, which many international experts believe is key to Iran's nuclear program, is buried almost 300 feet beneath a mountain. "At midnight Friday into Saturday morning, a large B-2 strike package comprised of bombers launched from the continental United States," Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine said during a Sunday morning press conference from the Pentagon. Caine said the U.S. was able to maintain the element of surprise during the entire operation. Iranian officials were still assessing the significance of the strikes, but the Trump administration has described them as a success that has degraded Tehran's ability to develop a nuclear weapon.
New York Times
10-06-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
L.A. Protests Prompt Calls for Police Restraint After Journalist Injuries
Nick Stern had moved into position to take a photograph of a group of people waving Mexican flags near a line of police officers in the Los Angeles area on Saturday when he felt a sharp pain in his right thigh. Before long, Mr. Stern, a seasoned photojournalist who works mostly with British news outlets, had passed out. Then he was in surgery. A deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department had shot Mr. Stern with some kind of projectile, Mr. Stern said, the munition lodging in his thigh and putting him on a weekslong path to recovery. Over the last few days, several journalists have been injured by law enforcement officers during the protests that have played out in parts of downtown Los Angeles and led to an escalating battle between California and the Trump administration. Mr. Stern, 60, has covered protests for decades, and said he always keeps either his press badge or camera visible, to indicate he is a journalist. He said he wasn't sure if the police targeted him or if the deputy who fired on him was just 'a bad shot.' Still, press freedom groups have condemned law enforcement for injuring journalists over the last few days, noting several instances of law enforcement officers firing projectiles at journalists. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
