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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Two workers are in critical condition after an apparent explosion involving electrical equipment in the loading dock of the Los Angeles World Trade Center in downtown. Witnesses reported an explosion, which apparently involved electrical equipment, at about 9:15 a.m. at 360 S. Flower Street. Two men were taken to a hospital in critical condition, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. READ MORE: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Motor Deputy Killed In Lakewood Crash Sign indicates the reported explosion happened at the loading dock for the Los Angeles World Trade Center pic.twitter.com/UKjv1DFvlG — John Schreiber (@johnschreiber) February 25, 2021 READ MORE: 'It's A Potato': Hasbro Drops 'Mr.' From 70-Year-Old Potato Head Doll The men were private contractors, and not public utility employees, according to the LAFD. There were no other injuries reported. The LADWP was on the scene to help firefighters in de-energizing electrical … [Read more...] about 2 Workers In Critical Condition After Reported Explosion In Downtown LA

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Nine-time NBA All-Star and Los Angeles native Russell Westbrook announced Wednesday he is founding a new charter school in his hometown. The 32-year-old said he is launching the Russell Westbrook Why Not? Academy in South L.A., a middle and high school, grades 6-12. “I plan on making sure that you guys, future kids, come in, have access to all the resources you need to be successful,” Westbrook said in a video posted to his Twitter account. I am excited to announce my @WhyNotFdn is partnering with @LAPromiseFund to launch the Russell Westbrook Why Not? Academy. Creating & supporting educational opportunities for underserved youth has always been my passion & now it is coming to life…this is just the beginning pic.twitter.com/w5ERsDqbSW — Russell Westbrook (@russwest44) February 24, 2021 The academy is being co-launched by Westbrook’s Why Not? Foundation and the education nonprofit group LA Promise Fund. Russell Westbrook of … [Read more...] about NBA Star Russell Westbrook To Open New Charter School In South LA

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – At least two people were killed and another three critically injured in a crash in the Vermont-Vista neighborhood of South Los Angeles early Thursday morning. Feb. 25, 2021. (CBSLA) The two-vehicle crash occurred sometime before 5:20 a.m. in the 400 block of West Century Boulevard, near Figueroa Street. Los Angeles Fire Department crews responded to find two people dead at the scene. They were not immediately identified. Another three people were rushed to local hospitals, all in critical condition. There was no immediate information on the circumstances of the crash or what may have caused it. … [Read more...] about 2 People Killed, 3 Critically Hurt In Violent South LA Collision

SOUTH LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – A large fire completely destroyed a commercial building in Historic South-Central Los Angeles early Thursday morning, and heavily damaged a second building. Feb. 25, 2021, (Citizen App) The fire broke out a little before 1 a.m. in the 3700 block of South Grand Avenue, near the 110 Freeway and east of Exposition Park. READ MORE: Lady Gaga's Dogwalker Shot, Wounded In Hollywood; 2 French Bulldogs Stolen The fire tore through a one-story commercial building before spreading to an adjacent two-story building, the Los Angeles Fire Department reports. READ MORE: Chaos After Man Shot, Wounded During Argument Inside Gardena Target Store It took nearly 100 firefighters more than 2 ½ hours to bring the blaze under control. There were no reported injuries. Crews were expected to remain on scene throughout the morning to remove debris and conduct overhaul operations. MORE NEWS: What A Dummy: Driver Busted In Baldwin Park Carpool Lane With … [Read more...] about Raging Fire Destroys Commercial Building In South LA

University of Colorado Boulder football player La’Vontae Shenault was ticketed for speeding and driving with a revoked license in Boulder County this month, the third traffic case the Buffs’ wide receiver has picked up less than a year. Shenault, 19, was ticketed for driving 25 to 39 mph over the limit and driving with a restrained license on Feb. 1 by Colorado State Patrol in Boulder County, according to online court records. Online court records show Shenault was reportedly driving 93 mph in a 65 mph area on U.S. 36 between Boulder and Denver. Because his license was restrained for an alcohol-related case, Shenault could be facing up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000 on the driving with a restrained license charge, a misdemeanor. The case is set for an advisement hearing on March 4, according to online court records. Shenault already had a pending careless driving case in Douglas County and a pending DUI case in Larimer County . He is due in court on March … [Read more...] about CU Buffs’ La’Vontae Shenault picks up another traffic case, this time in Boulder County