Los Angeles, Ca
Pasadena man run over by catalytic converter thieves faces long recovery
A Pasadena man who was critically injured after being run over while confronting suspected catalytic converter thieves is continuing a difficult recovery months later as family, friends and neighbors rally to support him.
Mike “Mikey” Moreno, 38, suffered a traumatic brain injury and multiple broken bones when he was struck during the Feb. 12 incident outside his home on Garfias Drive in Pasadena, according to loved ones.
Moreno’s family says he remains wheelchair-bound and is facing extensive rehabilitation, while medical expenses continue to mount.
A community fundraiser dubbed “Fresh Cuts for a Better Fight — Rally for Mikey” was scheduled for Sunday at Alden Hair Design in support of his recovery.
According to a flyer shared by organizers, the event offered $20 boys haircuts, with 100% of proceeds going directly toward Moreno’s care and rehabilitation costs.
“Recently, Mikey suffered a traumatic brain injury and is facing a long road of recovery,” organizers wrote. “The physical, emotional, and financial challenges can continue for months or even years.”
The fundraiser comes more than four months after Moreno was left fighting for his life during what neighbors described as a violent catalytic converter theft.
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Pasadena resident Mike Moreno, 38, is pictured in the hospital recovering from brain surgery and broken bones. -
Surveillance video from Mike Moreno’s house shows him confronting the catalytic converter thieves before he was violently run over on Feb. 12, 2026 in Pasadena, Calif. (Mike Moreno) -
Video shows a Prius getting jacked up before its catalytic converter was stolen in Pasadena, Calif. on Feb. 12, 2026.
Security camera footage captured suspects targeting vehicles in the neighborhood before Moreno confronted them. Investigators believe he was run over and left in the street, where he remained until a neighbor discovered him and called for help.
At the time, Moreno underwent brain surgery and was hospitalized with severe injuries. Family members previously told KTLA he could face a lengthy rehabilitation process and might need to relearn how to walk.
Neighbors have described Moreno as a beloved member of the community.
“Mikey is the LAST person this should ever happen to, as he would give you the shirt off his back,” a GoFundMe created to assist with his recovery states.
The suspect or suspects responsible for the attack remain at large.
Authorities have not released additional details about the investigation, but the case remains under active investigation.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact law enforcement.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, made a surprise visit to The Abbey bar and restaurant in West Hollywood on Saturday.
Guests at the popular bar were stunned by the visit when an announcement was made around 6:30 p.m. that Harris and Emhoff were present.
Video of her visit showed enthusiastic patrons cheering, shaking her hand and asking for photos as she made her way through the restaurant. She was heard saying, “Happy Pride!” to the many guests gathered around.
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, were spotted at The Abbey bar and restaurant in West Hollywood on Saturday, Jun 13, 2026. (Lily Dallow/KTLA)
Restaurant staff were reportedly told shortly before their shift that Harris and Emhoff would be visiting the establishment.
The Abbey is an iconic LGBTQ+ bar that opened in 1991 as a small coffee house before expanding into a sprawling bar, restaurant and nightclub over the decades.
Footage of the Harris and Emhoff’s visit can be seen in the video player above.
One person was shot and killed on the 18600 block of Gridley Road in Cerritos Saturday.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to the shooting at 4:01 p.m. and found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The man was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The sheriff’s department has not announced any arrests in the case at this time.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
KTLA is following the story and will provide more details when they are available.
Los Angeles, Ca
Alleged DUI driver plows car into SoCal construction scaffolding, causing it to come crashing down
Shocking video captured the moment an alleged DUI driver crashed their car into construction scaffolding on the side of a building in Hermosa Beach, causing the entire structure to come crashing down on top of the vehicle.
It happened on Thursday around 3:30 p.m. near the Hermosa Pier. Patrol officers said they were just finishing up a drunk in public arrest in the same general area when they were called to the crash in the 1000 block of Beach Drive.
When they arrived at the scene, they found the car buried under a large pile of scaffolding, with the driver still at the scene.
The driver was determined to be intoxicated and was placed under arrest. A breath test determined his blood alcohol level was 2 and a half times the legal limit, Hermosa Beach PD said.
Luckily, no injuries were reported.
Video shows several people walking near the structure before the incident, but they were far enough away by the time it happened that they were not impacted.
Hermosa Beach PD is urging everyone to drive sober, especially when many are going out in the city to watch the World Cup at local establishments.
HBPD said it has stepped up enforcement and will have extra officers specifically looking for drunk drivers throughout the World Cup.
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