Tag: L.A

Homeowners sue L.A. for right to demolish Marilyn Monroe’s house

In a move that has drawn attention from Marilyn Monroe enthusiasts and conservationists, Los Angeles’ Cultural Heritage Commission took a significant step last January toward preserving the late actress’ Brentwood home by recommending it for landmark status.  The guidance aimed to protect the historical residence from demolition. But not everyone is happy. The property’s current […]

Woman who was found dead in L.A. trash can is ID’d

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner on Friday identified a woman found dead this week in a garbage bin in the city’s Sunland neighborhood. Heather Haas, 32, was discovered Tuesday after nearby residents reported a bad odor emanating from the trash can. “I found it last night around 6:30 when I came home. … Saw […]

Easter heist nets $30 million from L.A. vault

In one of the boldest and most lucrative thefts in Los Angeles history, a group of criminals absconded with $30 million from a money storage facility on Easter Sunday. The heist took place at GardaWorld in the northeast outskirts of L.A. within the San Fernando Valley, the Los Angeles Times reported. Authorities disclosed that the […]