Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor HACIENDA HEIGHTS – An unidentified driver died after their SUV destroyed a power pole early Tuesday morning. The crash occurred at Annellen Street and South Stimson Avenue just after 3:36 a.m. June 30. The crash caused energized power lines to fall across the road, preventing first responders from approaching the SUV, according to the California Highway Patrol. According to CHP traffic logs, two people remained trapped in the SUV until the power lines were de-energized. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor HACIENDA HEIGHTS - Detectives are continuing their search for the trigger man who killed a 20-something victim June 28. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Industry Station responding to a gunfire call around 12:38 a.m. were soon told of a man down. Deputies found him laying on the side of the road, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. The man was found on Turnbull Canyon Road south of Northview Terrace.
The victim, only described as a Hispanic man in his 20s, died at the scene from an apparent gunshot wound to the upper torso. There is apparently no suspect information available. Anyone who can help with the investigation is urged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Information can be provided anonymously by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the P3 Tips mobile app or at lacrimestoppers.org. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor UPDATE 9:50 p.m.: All forward progress on the fire in Hacienda Heights has been stopped, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Acreage stands at 15. HACIENDA HEIGHTS - A small brush fire is burning in the hills above Hacienda Heights. Firefighters stated 15 acres have been scorched so far near Colima Road and Punta del Este Drive. There is no threat to structures yet, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The fire is moving uphill. Sheriff's deputies are calling for voluntary evacuations in the neighborhoods near the fire. A nearby radio tower is potentially threatened, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor HACIENDA HEIGHTS - No damage was done after a three-and-a-half-acre fire burned in the hills of Hacienda Heights early Thursday.
Firefighters were dispatched to East Skyline Drive and South Turnbull Canyon Road just before 2 a.m. June 4. A full brush fire response was dispatched including helicopters equipped with night vision. At 4:18 a.m., firefighters had forward progress stopped, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department radio traffic. The fire burned in the border with Whittier. The Whittier Police Department kept access the the canyon restricted while firefighters worked, according to the Whittier Police Department. |
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