BEVERLY HILLS—On Tuesday, May 5, the Beverly Hills Police Department responded to an incident involving an individual armed with a gun.

The incident was reported at approximately 12:40 p.m., the Police Department received a report of a man with a gun in the 200 block of South Beverly Drive.

Officers responded promptly to the area and, out of an abundance of caution, initiated evacuations of nearby locations. A thorough and vigilant search of the area was conducted by responding personnel.

Officers determined that there was no evidence to support the presence of an armed individual. The scene was cleared, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.

The BHPD thanked the public and is committed to the safety and security of all residents, businesses and visitors.

By Danny Jones

WEST HOLLYWOOD—On Tuesday, May 5, the city of West Hollywood announced that it is recognizing May as Building Safety Month. It will host a Building and Safety Open House on Tuesday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the West Hollywood City Hall Courtyard, located at 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard at N. Sweetzer Avenue.

The community is invited to meet city staff, learn about the work of the Building and Safety Division, and enjoy light refreshments.

Building Safety Month is an international campaign that takes place in May to raise awareness about building safety. It reinforces the adoption of modern, regularly updated building codes, and helps individuals, families, and businesses understand what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures.

West Hollywood’s Building and Safety Division is responsible for the enforcement of the building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes as adopted by the West Hollywood City Council. The Building and Safety Division is responsible for enforcement of California State accessibility regulations and energy conservation regulations. The Building and Safety Division reviews and processes building permit applications, performs plan check reviews of construction documents and performs building inspections for construction projects in West Hollywood. These services are provided directly to the community using a variety of methods including a public counter, website, phones, mail, e-mail, and extensive field site visits.

All communities need building codes to protect their citizens from disasters such as fires, earthquakes, weather-related events, and structural collapse. Building codes are the best way of protecting homes, offices, schools, manufacturing facilities, stores, and entertainment venues. Code officials workday in and day out to keep the public safe.

For more details about West Hollywood’s Building and Safety Division, please visit the Building and Safety area on the City’s website or contact Cynthia Zabala, West Hollywood’s Principal Plan Check Engineer, at czabala@weho.org or at (323) 848-6892.

By Danny Jones

WEST HOLLYWOOD—On Friday, May 1, officers with the Los Angeles Police Department chased 4 suspects through West Hollywood, who were later arrested. KTLA Los Angeles reported, all of these suspects were men who are accused of committing an assault with a deadly weapon and fleeing in a BMW sedan.   

An object was thrown from the vehicle during the police chase that started in West Hollywood and later downtown Los Angeles towards Pershing Square. The driver abandoned the sedan, causing the vehicle to crash. 

The Los Angeles Police Department has not released the names of the suspects or their ages. No details about any injuries related to the chase have been disclosed.

By Daniel Diquinzio

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a break-in that took place a multi-million dollar home in Hollywood Hills on Friday, May 1.

The property is located on Blue Jay Way and the incident transpired shortly after 10 p.m., where over 10 people were detained for attempting to break into the $22 million dollar property, ABC 7 News Los Angeles first reported.

No additional details about the incident and those detained and any items from the break-in taken.

Another incident involving a home invasion transpired on April 23 in the Hollywood Hills West region. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call of a possible robbery at a home after 8 p.m. on the 8500 block of Lookout Mountain Avenue.

Two suspects entered the property and demanded money from the female victim in her 70s and strangled her. The victim has been identified as heiress to Budget Rent-A-Car enterprise, which is a car rental company. The victim was transported to local hospital for treatment. The suspects fled the property in a White Honda. The suspects were wearing masks and hoodies during the incident and got away with cash and jewelry.

Actor Dylan Sprouse tackled a trespasser on his Hollywood Hills property on April 17. The suspect was held at gun point by Sprouse until authorities arrived on the scene. There has been a series of break-ins in the San Fernando Valley region in recent weeks with break-ins taking place in Sherman Oaks, Studio City, and other areas.

By Danny Jones

WESTWOOD—On Friday, May 1, the UCLA Police Department announced that a suspect was arrested on April 30 for stealing a scooter. A quick action and strong coordination by UCPD officers led to the arrest of a scooter theft suspect within the hour.

After receiving a report of a lock being cut near Schoenberg Hall, officers used on-scene camera footage to quickly identify the suspect and coordinate a response. Motor officers located the individual nearby, leading to a short pursuit and arrest.

The stolen scooter was recovered; officers were commended for helping to keep the campus community safe.

The UCLA PD is alerting the public that If You See Something, Say Something. Report suspicious activity to UCPD by calling Police Dispatch at (310) 825-1491 or 911 in an emergency.

The name and age of the suspect has not been disclosed to the public.

By Danny Jones

WEST HOLLYWOOD—On Monday, May 4, the city of West Hollywood announced that soccer games will be held at Plummer Park and West Hollywood Park as they are transformed into green spaces into vibrant Fan Zones, complete with live match screenings, food vendors, entertainment and fun for everyone.

Catch the U.S. games, enjoy a beer garden and family-friendly activities, and don’t miss Discofoot, a one-of-a-kind dance-meets-soccer performance bringing serious flair to the field.

Games at Plummer Park will take place from June 12-June 13. Games at West Hollywood Park will take place from June 25-June 28. The event is free and the city of West Hollywood Fan Zones are free public events.

For more details and ways to get involved visit: www.go.weho.org/fanzones.

By Danny Jones

WEST HOLLYWOOD—The city of West Hollywood is alerting the public that the County of Los Angeles Fire Department is proud to present this training to the public.

Following a major disaster, police, fire and medical professionals may not be able to fully meet the demand. People will have to rely on each other to meet the immediate lifesaving and life sustaining needs, particularly in isolated neighborhoods that may be cut off from the main roads for a period of time.

The County of Los Angeles Fire Department Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training was developed through FEMA to provide basic fire safety and lifesaving skills.

There is no charge for CERT classes. Participants must attend all sessions to receive a certificate of completion. Registration will be opening soon and individuals can contact
CERT@fire.lacounty.gov.

The class will be held at:

Plummer Park – Great Hall Room
7377 Santa Monica Blvd.,
West Hollywood, CA 90046

The training course will be held in person on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

-Tuesday, September 1, 2026 & Thursday, September 3, 2026

-Tuesday, September 8, 2026 & Thursday, September 10, 2026

-Tuesday, September 15, 2026 & Thursday, September 17, 2025

-Tuesday, September 22, 2026

By Danny Jones

WESTWOOD—On Monday, May 4, the Los Angeles Fire Department announced they battled a high-rise fire. The blaze was reported at 1:53 p.m. at 10560 W Wilshire Blvd. for a 23-story high-rise with smoke alarm activation and reports of active fire upon LAFD arrival.

Firefighters ascended via stairwell and quickly extinguished a contents fire on the 15th floor. Residents sheltering in place are being assisted and medically assessed. Traffic was impacted as Wilshire Boulevard was closed between Warner Avenue and Manning Avenue.

Three total patients assessed on scene all refused hospital transport. Three units on the 15th floor suffered significant smoke damage are under assessment for habitability — all other residents are returning to the building. No details on the cause of the fire has been reported to the public.

By Danny Jones

BEVERLY HILLS—On Friday, May 1, the Beverly Hills Police Department disclosed that they arrested a driver on Rodeo Drive.

An officer spotted a vehicle committing multiple CVC violations, including driving with a passenger on the hood. Following an investigation, the driver was arrested for DUI and reckless driving.

The person arrested in a video posted on the BHPD Facebook page is heard saying, “It’s f***ing insane bro. I’m really going to get a f***ing DUI cus I came on Rodeo. I should have never f***ing came over here man.”

The BHPD is warning the public that those who plan to visit Rodeo Drive to make TikToks “like this…you might want to rethink it.”

The name and age of the suspect have not been disclosed to the public.

By Danny Jones

BEVERLY HILLS—On May 1, the Beverly Hills Police Department announced that it is reminding travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the right car seats when visiting friends and family. This year’s Click It or Ticket campaign runs from May 18 to 31.

During this time, BHPD will have additional officers on patrol actively looking for drivers and passengers who are not wearing seat belts. This includes vehicles in which children are not secured in child safety seats or the appropriate safety seats for their age.

“Our priority is protecting the people in our community. Wearing a seat belt or properly securing children in car seats or a booster seat gives everyone a better chance of surviving a crash,” Beverly Hills Police Chief Mark G. Stainbrook said. “We want every trip – short or long – to end safely, so please buckle up every time.”

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2023, 10,484 people killed in crashes in the U.S. were not wearing a seat belt. In California, there were 780 unrestrained people killed in crashes that same year, including 24 children. Unrestrained child fatalities in California increased by 4.3 percent from 2022 to 2023.

California law requires all children under 2 years old to ride in a rear-facing car seat, unless the child is 40 or more pounds or is 40 or more inches tall. Once a child reaches these milestones, all children under 8 years old are still required to be secured in a car seat or booster seat.

Children under 8 may not ride in the front seat unless the vehicle is not equipped with a rear, forward-facing seat. Children 8 and older, or those at least 4 feet and 9 inches tall, may be secured in a booster seat, but must at a minimum wear a properly fitted safety belt.

Parents and caregivers are asked to keep children in the proper rear or forward-facing seat as long as possible and use the “Five-Step Test” to determine if their child is big enough to safely use a seat belt without a booster seat.

Funding for the program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

By Danny Jones