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Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Engulfs Bicycle Store in San Pedro – ONSCENE.TV
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 12/23/25 9:02 p.m. LOCATION: 1600 S Pacific Ave AREA/CITY: San Pedro DETAILS: A fire ripped through The Bike Palace, a local San Pedro store for bicycles, on Tuesday evening. Firefighters arrived to find a one story commercial with heavy fire showing. The surrounding area has been cleared out by firefighters and police officers due to the amount of lithium ion batteries burning. The fire is also affecting the neighboring business, which is in the same building.
Container Ship Erupts Into Flames After and Explosion – ONSCENE.TV
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 11-21-25 6:38 p.m. LOCATION: 701 E New Dock Street AREA/CITY: Terminal Island DETAILS: The container ship One Henry Hudson caught fire as it was docked in the Port of Los Angeles. Heavy smoke was seen billowing out of the massive container ship. At least one explosion was reported in the lower decks as fire crews fought the flames. All crew members have been accounted for and are off the ship, according to LAFD officials.
Dodger Return To Los Angeles – ONSCENE.TV
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 11-2-25, 5 P.M. LOCATION: LAX AREA/CITY: LOS ANGELES DETAILS: Added Footage – Busses returning with the team, players seen leaving in their personal vehicles as fans cheer! LOS ANGELES – The Dodgers returned to Los Angeles Sunday as back- to-back World Series champions for the first time in their storied history.
Pedestrian Killed When Pick Up Truck Crashes into Building – ONSCENE.TV
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 4-4-25 1:37 a.m. LOCATION: Vernon Avenue / Alameda Street AREA/CITY: South Los Angeles DETAILS: A pickup truck hit a pedestrian and crashed into a building. The crash sheared a fire hydrant and took out a power pole. Firefighters responded and shut the hydrant down, although the adjacent building, the El Faro Plaza, received some flooding. The pedestrian was declared dead at the scene by paramedics.
Man Killed in Los Angeles Freeway Shooting – ONSCENE.TV
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 4-3-25 10 p.m. LOCATION: Southbound 110 FRWY Transition to Eastbound 105 FRWY AREA/CITY: South Los Angeles DETAILS: A shooting occurred on the southbound 110 Freeway transition to the eastbound 105 Freeway. Paramedics responded and declared one person dead at the scene next to a sedan. The transition road has been shut down as officers investigate the shooting. There is no suspect information at this time. HANDLING AGENCIES: CHP South LA, LAFD
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 3-22-25 12:12 a.m. LOCATION: 109th Street / Vermont Avenue AREA/CITY: Westmont, South Los Angeles DETAILS: A person was struck by a vehicle in the southbound lanes of Vermont Avenue just south of 109th Street. The victim was declared dead by paramedics at the scene. The car that hit the person did not stop at the scene. CHP and LA County Sheriff’s officials are investigating the crash. Southbound Vermont Avenue at 109th Street has been shut down as officers investigate.
Cars Found In The LA River After Storm In Paramount CA – ONSCENE.TV
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 2-14-25 9:48 a.m. LOCATION: Alondra Boulevard Bridge over LA River AREA/CITY: Paramount DETAILS: LA County Public Works employees driving along the LA River in Paramount, bordering Long Beach, came across two cars that were stuck against the pillars of the Alondra Boulevard Bridge and the Atlantic Avenue Bridge after heavy rain hammered the area the day before. Firefighters responded out to check both cars, which had heavy damage.
One Dead in Cliffside Shooting at Wilders Addition Park – ONSCENE.TV
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 11:50 p.m. 12-4-24 LOCATION: 607 W Paseo Del Mar AREA/CITY: San Pedro DETAILS: A shooting occurred at Wilders Addition Park, located next to Point Fermin Park. The shooting took place down the cliffside, on the beach. One person was declared dead by firefighters. Police have cordoned off the area as they investigate. No further info is available. HANDLING AGENCIES: LAPD Harbor, LAFD Comments
Lithium Ion Battery Fire Shuts Down 47 Freeway
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 9/26/24 11:58 a.m. LOCATION: Seaside Avenue / Navy Way AREA/CITY: Port of Los Angeles DETAILS: A semi-truck carrying lithium-ion batteries overturned on the 47 Freeway at the intersection of Seaside Avenue and Navy Way. The batteries were damaged in the crash, with one catching fire and exploding. Fearing another explosion, officials put up a protective radius around the truck and shut down the 47 Freeway in both directions, including closing the Vincent Thomas Bridge.
One Dies After Two People Fall From Point Fermin Cliff
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 6/16/24 1:44 a.m. LOCATION: 807 W Paseo Del Mar, Point Fermin Park AREA/CITY: San Pedro DETAILS: Two people fell down the side of a cliff at Point Fermin Park. Firefighters found one person, a female, about 50 feet down the side of the cliff, and another person down at the bottom of the cliff. The female was rescued using a rescue rope system by Urban Search and Rescue specialists, and was evaluated at the scene.
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Craving some soft serve? Here are the best ice cream spots near El Camino
With the spring semester coming to an end and summer rapidly approaching, people need a way to beat the heat. The Union visited five ice cream shops in the South Bay and compiled a list to help you cool off with some good flavors for less than $10. Click here to see the best five ice cream shops located near El Camino College.
Two People Killed in Shooting
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 5/23/24 4 p.m. LOCATION: Santa Cruz Street / Meyler Street AREA/CITY: San Pedro DETAILS: A shooting broke out at the intersection of Santa Cruz Street and Meyler Street. One victim was taken to the hospital, where they died. Another person was declared dead at the scene. No further info, including suspect description, is available. Police are investigating the homicide. Close
Body Found at Bottom of Point Fermin Cliff
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 5/11/24 12:38 p.m. LOCATION: 807 W Paseo Del Mar, Point Fermin Park AREA/CITY: San Pedro DETAILS: A body was spotted at the bottom of the cliffs at Point Fermin Park. The callers, who spoke off camera, said they saw a bloated body by the water and dialed 911. Firefighters conducted a litter basket hoist to bring the body up, where it was taken to a covered canopy. The incident is currently under investigation. Close
Man in Custody after Barricading in Car after Pursuit
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 4-23-24 3 p.m. LOCATION: Gaffey Street / Sepulveda Street AREA/CITY: San Pedro DETAILS: A pursuit of a stolen car ended after the suspect pulled into the parking lot of a restaurant. The suspect did not get out, and has refused to surrender. LAPD officers have surrounded the vehicle, and have shut down Gaffey Street from the 110 Freeway to 1st Street. After teargassing the car, the man was taken into custody. He was checked by firefighters, but was not transported.
Man Flees to Apartment After Being Stabbed Twice
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 3-22-24 1:22 a.m. LOCATION: 6799 Paramount Blvd AREA/CITY: Long Beach DETAILS: A man was stabbed twice by someone near a gas station on 67th Street and Paramount Avenue. The man fled to an apartment building a block away, at 68th Street and Paramount Avenue. Police officers reported that the man was stabbed twice in the abdomen, and he was taken to the hospital in unknown condition. Officers took the suspect into custody shortly after the call came out.
Murder Suspect Standoff with LAPD and FBI
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 9:50 a.m. LOCATION: Vermont Avenue / Gardena Boulevard AREA/CITY: Gardena DETAILS: Detectives were in pursuit of a reported murder suspect, when he bailed out and ran inside of a building at the intersection of Vermont Avenue and Gardena Boulevard. Detectives, LAPD officers and at least one FBI agent surrounded the property, and detained several people from the Aloha Bar next to where the suspect ran into the property.
Teenager Shot at San Pedro Restaurant
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 1/12/24 4:20 p.m. LOCATION: 1141 S Gaffey St AREA/CITY: San Pedro DETAILS: A teenager was shot at the Tacos Super Gallito restaurant. The 15-year-old male ran to the Boys and Girls Club a block away, at 1200 S Cabrillo Ave, where staff called 911. He was taken to the hospital by paramedics with a gunshot wound to the arm. A stolen black Kia Soul suspect vehicle was abandoned in the alleyway behind the restaurant. Casings were seen scattered in the restaurant’s drive-thru.
Explosion Injures Firefighters in Wilmington
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 2-15-24 6:58 a.m. LOCATION: 1120 N Alameda St AREA/CITY: Wilmington DETAILS: WILMINGTON (CNS) – Several firefighters were injured today, at least two critically, in an explosion involving a truck with pressurized cylinders in the Wilmington area. Firefighters were sent to the 1100 block of North Alameda Street shortly before 7 a.m., according to Nicholas Prange of the Los Angeles Fire Department.
One Dead, Two Injured in Bar Shooting
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 12:10 a.m. LOCATION: 952 S Pacific Ave AREA/CITY: San Pedro DETAILS: Shots broke out at the Machista bar, on 10th Street and Pacific Avenue. Two people were found with gunshot wounds at the scene. One person, a female, was taken to the hospital in unknown condition with a gunshot wound to the leg. Another person, a male in his 30s, was declared dead at the scene by paramedics.
Man Airlifted To Area Hospital After Falling Off Cliff
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 11/28/23 8:48 a.m. LOCATION: 807 W Paseo Del Mar, Point Fermin Park CITY: San Pedro DETAILS: A man was found by LA County lifeguards at the bottom of a cliff at Point Fermin Park. The lifeguards reported the man to be unresponsive, suffering from major traumatic injuries. As LAFD personnel arrived, the man was reported to be alert and talking. An LAFD helicopter picked up the man and flew him to the hospital with a broken leg.
Classes canceled after brief power outage
All classes on Thursday were canceled after a power outage hit El Camino College and surrounding neighborhoods on Dec. 7. The power first went out around 9:30 a.m., turning off school computers and stopping elevators across campus. The traffic signals at Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Prairie Avenue were also seen without power. A campus-wide emergency message from the El Camino College Police Department was broadcast over the school phone system.
Sheriff’s Pursuit Ends in Crash into Truck and Traffic Signal
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 11/24/23 3:00 p.m. LOCATION: Long Beach Blvd / Artesia Blvd CITY: Long Beach DETAILS: A pursuit from LASD Compton Station ended in a sedan crashing into a truck and a traffic pole. The crash knocked over the street light, and caused the car to briefly catch on fire. Three people were injured in the crash, and taken to the hospital in unknown condition.
Police station generator taking years to install
A dirt lot alongside the El Camino College police station is all the progress made so far in a years-long effort to replace the building’s aging power generator. With the original generator first installed in the 1990s when the station was built a modern replacement was needed. El Camino Police Chief Michael Trevis said the generator couldn’t handle the department’s current power requirements during a visit to The Union newsroom in the Humanities Building on Wednesday, Nov. 1.
New policy changes set to help students clear bad grades
New policy changes that will help students get a cleaner academic record and raise their grade-point averages were announced at the Academic Senate meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Meant for students who perhaps had a rocky start at college but have improved, the renewal clears grades that may lower students’ GPA, Vice President of Educational Policies Darcie McClelland said. “It’s kind of like a second chance,” McClelland said during the meeting.
Police investigate multiple vandalisms at Federation office
A door was vandalized with graffiti and had glue on its lock on separate days in a series of vandalisms targeting the El Camino College Federation of Teachers office and its members, prompting police to investigate. Police were called to the office, located in Room 201 of the Communications Building, on July 1, after Federation members discovered graffiti on their door. “Somebody had wrote on the Federation office door, ‘toxic whiners’ with a marker,” El Camino Police Chief Michael Trevis said.
Serious Crash Leaves SUV Flipped in San Pedro Intersection
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 8/25/23 8:58 p.m. LOCATION: 19th Street / Western Ave CITY: San Pedro DETAILS: A Toyota Highlander SUV crashed into another SUV at the intersection, flipping the Highlander onto its roof. The crash left the Highlander driver trapped in his overturned car. Firefighters responded and rescued the driver, transporting him in critical condition, LAFD Spokesman Brian Humphrey said in an alert regarding the crash. The driver of the other SUV was taken to the hospital in fair condition.
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Across the street from El Camino College, in a compact restaurant nestled inside a former motel-turned-office building, a woman steadily churns out scratch-made Korean food in her kitchen. That woman is Kyong Yu, whose anglicized name is Jennifer (Jenny for short), the owner of Mr. H’s Lunch Place, a Korean restaurant catering to ECC students. And right now, she’s busy making meal after meal for a special client — GrubHub.
I suffered a personal tragedy. Now, I work for the news covering other people’s tragedies.
It’s just after 2 a.m. in September. A city bus has crashed into three other cars in Willowbrook, sending a work van into a crowd of people gathered at a taco stand. First responders radio in that one person is dead underneath the van, and others are hurt. Hearing this over a police scanner while I waited in a parking lot near the 110 and 105 Freeways, I start my car and head to the scene.
From pork sisig to lumpia, here are the best cheap Filipino eateries near ECC
Filipino food is a popular choice for students looking to eat hearty amounts of food without breaking the bank. Here are the Top 5 locally-owned Pinoy eateries near El Camino College on a student’s budget. 1. Pick Your Plate Address: 11943 S. Inglewood Ave., Hawthorne (4.2 miles) Phone: (424) 456-4803 Based in a cozy restaurant on Inglewood Boulevard, Pick Your Plate has all the bases covered on traditional Filipino food.
Community members take part in parental resource fair at El Camino
A variety of services and organizations were made available to parents in the community at the Parent and Community Resource Fair at El Camino College on June 3. The fair, which was sponsored by El Camino’s Childhood Education Department and Student Services, is meant to give attending college parents and community members access to resources, Childhood Development professor Cynthia Cervantes said. “I love seeing children and families on campus,” Cervantes, said.
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Dressed neatly with a crew neck sweater and dress shirt with a focused gaze, you might mistake Cody Hagemeier for an El Camino instructor. You would be wrong. At 28, the political science major is looking to earn his eighth associate’s degree and has served as a reserve soldier in the Marine Corps and as an Emergency Medical Technician in Compton.
Mind over finals matter: El Camino to promote mental wellness with workshops
Therapy dogs, chalk drawing, sleep workshops and more will be available to students to help them overcome finals stress over the next two weeks at El Camino College. The events, which are hosted jointly between the Social Justice Center, Black Student Success Center, Student Equity & Achievement (SEA) Center and the Student Health Center, offer a variety of activities for students needing a mental break.
Veterans Center to host Memorial Day dedication event
A Memorial Day Remembrance ceremony will be hosted by the Veterans Resource Center outside of the Student Services Building on Thursday, May 25. The ceremony will feature the dedication of a new Veteran’s Circle just outside of the Student Services Building, where the names of fallen service members will be read out loud.
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The mystery of a murdered factory owner in a traditional small American town enthralled the audience attending the first production of the “Book of Days” play. Set in the small town of Dublin, Missouri, in the summer of 1999, “Book of Days” follows the lives of several characters all leading up to the suspicious death of cheese factory owner Walt Bates, played by Tommy Arciniega, and the immediate aftermath of the magnates murder.
Los Angeles Sparks to call El Camino College home for practices, events; Man arrested after Marsee Auditorium break-in
By: Johan Van Wier and Greg Fontanilla The Los Angeles Sparks will now call El Camino College’s gymnasium home, which will be the new location for team events and practices for the foreseeable future. Read more. The announcement came from the Sparks’ Media Day event on Thursday, May 4. Read more.
Man arrested by campus police after Marsee Auditorium break-in
A man was arrested after breaking into an office and stealing a web cam and a phone charger from the Marsee Auditorium on May 8, campus police said. Officers responded to reports of a burglary with items stolen at the Marsee Auditorium just before 5 p.m. Officers began patrolling the area when they found the suspect in front of the auditorium the next night, El Camino Police Detective Gary Robertson said.
Warriors baseball sweeps Mt. San Jacinto, advances to Super Regionals
While Game 1 may have been scoreless until the very end, Game 2 saw the bats come alive in an offensive showdown. The El Camino College Warriors swept the Mt. San Jacinto College Eagles 13-3 in the California Community College Athletic Association Baseball SoCal Regionals at Warrior Field on Saturday, May 6. Game 1 saw a battle of the bullpens on May 5 ending in a 2-0 Warriors win against the Eagles.
New math, science program to help students prepare for chemistry classes this summer
A new program to help chemistry students sharpen math skills for classes at El Camino College was introduced during the May 2 Academic Senate meeting. The Scientific-Math Academy will help students interested in chemistry improve their math skills needed to take major-specific classes. The original Math Academy program, free to take for all El Camino students over the summer or winter sessions, is designed to help students gain the skill to pass their math classes.
El Camino needs to bring back culinary classes
El Camino College is known as one of the top community colleges in Southern California, with award-winning programs including the student-run newspaper, sports-winning teams and forensics. There’s something for everyone at El Camino College. Except, there are no culinary classes. El Camino College officials strive to provide classes and programs for everyone, but doesn’t offer anything in one of the biggest and most diverse job markets in Los Angeles: the food industry.
Rain damage repairs to cost district tens of thousands
Heavy rain in February and March caused tens of thousands of dollars in water damage to campus buildings, including classrooms, flooded basements and leaking roofs. Damage to campus buildings, included the Humanities Building, Communications Building, Library, Arts Building and Industry Technology Education Center. The Humanities Building was hit hard by the rain, leaving many classes out of order with varying amounts of damage.
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A man is being sought by campus authorities after ransacking the Cashier’s Office Friday evening on April 28, police said. The office, which was closed when the burglary occurred, sustained a slew of damages, including pry marks at the main entrance, broken door handles and cash drawers being pulled out of their desks. However, the cash in those drawers was moved to the office vault before the burglary.
El Camino’s Eid al-Fitr prayer leaves feelings of unity and disappointment; Turnout shy in student government election
By: Nindiya Maheswari Over 5,000 Muslims from the South Bay and Los Angeles area gathered at Murdock Stadium to celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Friday, April 21. However, several Muslim Student Association members pointed out a lack of support from El Camino College. Read more.
El Camino to hold emergency evacuation drill
An emergency earthquake evacuation drill of buildings will be held at the El Camino College campus on Friday, April 28. The drill will involve the Administration, Humanities, Bookstore, and Student Services Buildings, lasting from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. At 10 a.m., an emergency broadcast by the El Camino College Police Chief will be sent to telephones and public address systems in those buildings.
Book Bike: A new way to connect with students and campus community
Book Bike: A new way to connect with students and campus community
El Camino College holds the 23rd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival
The 23rd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival was held inside the Social Justice Center at El Camino College on March 15. Asano Taiko U.S., students from creative writing and poetry class performed during the event.
El Camino faculty union, college district to start next round of contract negotiations
Daily News News Top Stories Contract negotiations between El Camino’s faculty union and the college district are set to continue this Friday, March 10, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The contract between the El Camino Community College District and the El Camino College Federation of Teachers, which expired Dec. 2022, has had several points of contentions, including debates over the current cost-of-living adjustments, or COLA, and how covering healthcare for part-time faculty should be handled.
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News Daily News El Camino College students will be able to battle for the title of “SEX GAMES CHAMP” during the bi-annual Kahoot game “Let’s Talk About Sex 2.0”. The 90s-themed game will be hosted by Registered Nurses Alexus Johnson and Sandra Sloan on Wednesday, March 8, in Room 208 of the Health Sciences & Athletics Building from 11:25 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sloan said registration is free and pizza will be provided for participants in attendance.
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