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As gas prices rise, thieves try new strategies to steal fuel

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As gas prices rise, thieves try new strategies to steal fuel

Organized teams of gasoline thieves have been putting stations round Southern California.

At a Chevron in Lengthy Seashore, the “tremendous organized” bandits used vans modified with massive plastic tanks to seize gasoline after breaking the pump so it continues shelling out, a clerk on the station stated.

“It seems like development truck, however within the center, it’s designed as a tank, which suggests all the things is modified,” the clerk stated.

Except for Lengthy Seashore, no less than two different fuel stations have been hit within the L.A. space, together with one in Wilmington, the place the thieves acquired away with greater than 5,000 gallons of diesel value about $30,000.

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Different gas thefts have been reported throughout the nation, in some circumstances involving bandits drilling into the tanks beneath vehicles to steal fuel.

In Southern California, fuel station staff are encouraging one another to be careful for vans that fill method, method up.

“I so upset! I do know they’re coming quickly. Doesn’t matter. I’ve acquired my landline telephone able to name police,” the clerk stated.

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$10K Reward offered in 2001 Southern California cold case double homicide

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K Reward offered in 2001 Southern California cold case double homicide

Officials in Los Angeles County are offering a $10,000 reward in exchange for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a cold case double homicide that happened more than 23 years ago.  

The violence unfolded on Aug. 27, 2001, as the victims, 27-year-old Nakeysha Eddings and 29-year-old Devin Questel were walking to a family member’s home nearby just after 1:30 a.m., according to a news release from the L.A. County Board of Supervisors.  

Details are extremely limited and it’s unclear how the shooting occurred, but authorities say Eddings and Questel were found on Inglewood Boulevard between West Hillsdale Street and Centinela Avenue suffering from fatal gunshot wounds.  

Nakeysha Eddings seen in this undated photo. (viewer image)

While the county’s news release did not specify the victims’ relationship, a family member of Eddings told KTLA in an email that the pair were girlfriend and boyfriend.  

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Sgt. Juan Torres, Homicide-Officer-In Charge, Detective Bureau at the Inglewood Police Department at 310-412-8687 and refer to report #01-2390018.  

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Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-222-8477 or leave tips online at www.lacrimestoppers.com.  

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LAFC, LA Galaxy to join 18 other pro soccer teams for preseason event in Southern California

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LAFC, LA Galaxy to join 18 other pro soccer teams for preseason event in Southern California

Both of L.A.’s professional men’s soccer clubs will join 18 other teams – including six women’s teams – for the 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational. 

Preseason matches at the Empire Polo Club in Indio begin on Feb. 1, 2025, as part of the largest integration between major men’s and women’s professional sports leagues in North America. It will run until Feb. 22.

Angel City FC, Los Angeles’ professional women’s team, will be participating, as will San Diego FC, who will be playing their first season in the MLS in the upcoming 2025-2026 season. 

2024 Season: LA Galaxy pre-season match vs. New York Red Bulls during the Coachella Valley Invitational on February 17, 2024. Photo by Robert Mora/LA Galaxy.

A list of the MLS clubs that will play in the 2025 CVI can be found below: 

  • Austin FC
  • Charlotte FC
  • Chicago Fire FC
  • LA Galaxy
  • LAFC
  • Minnesota United FC
  • New York City FC
  • New York Red Bulls
  • Portland Timbers
  • Real Salt Lake
  • San Diego FC
  • San Jose Earthquakes
  • St. Louis City SC
  • Sporting Kansas City

The six NWSL clubs participating in the 2025 CVI are:

  • Angel City FC
  • Bay FC
  • Houston Dash
  • Portland Thorns
  • San Diego Wave FC
  • Seattle Reign FC

LA Galaxy will play four matches at the invitational against Austin FC, Charlotte FC, Minnesota United and Chicago Fire. The games are scheduled for Feb. 5 at 11 a.m., Feb. 9 at 10 a.m., Feb. 12 at 11 a.m. and Feb. 15 at noon, respectively.

LAFC’s sole match at the tournament against Chicago Fire is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 5.

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Angel City FC will play against Portland Thorns FC at 11 a.m. on Feb. 16 and against Seattle Reign FC at noon on Feb. 22.

All passes and ticket packages are available starting Wednesday. Early bird pricing begins Wednesday and ends on Jan. 9.

For additional ticketing information, visit www.coachellavalleyinvitational.com

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Suspected DUI driver in custody after pursuit in Los Angeles

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Suspected DUI driver in custody after pursuit in Los Angeles

A suspect wanted for allegedly driving under the influence Monday night is in custody after a short police pursuit.

Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department were chasing the suspect, reportedly behind the wheel of a white Dodge Durango, in southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway in the area of Silver Lake before he transitioned onto the 2 Freeway and exited onto surface streets.

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The driver was clocked at speeds in excess of 80 miles per hour as police pursued him.

Near the intersection of De Garmo Avenue and Lanark Street, the suspect came to a stop, exited the vehicle and attempted to flee in the neighborhood.

He was taken into custody after a short search.

Sky5 was overhead.

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