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Arrest Made in Long-Running DC Pipe Bomb Investigation

Federal agents have arrested a 30-year-old Virginia bail bondsman identified as the suspected DC pipe bomber, bringing a major break in a case that has remained unsolved since the night before the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. Investigators say surveillance footage and new forensic leads point to Brian Cole, who is accused of planting viable explosive devices outside the DNC and RNC headquarters. Authorities have not yet publicly commented, but the arrest ends nearly five years of speculation surrounding one of the most troubling mysteries tied to Jan. 6.

Ex-Physician Who Supplied Matthew Perry Ketamine Is Sentenced to 30 Months

A former Santa Monica doctor who repeatedly sold ketamine to Matthew Perry in the weeks leading up to the actor’s fatal overdose was sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison. Prosecutors said Salvador Plasencia exploited Perry’s addiction, administering the drug at the actor’s home and even in public settings while pocketing tens of thousands of dollars. Plasencia also tried to cover his tracks by falsifying treatment notes and creating a fake invoice after Perry died. Several other defendants connected to the case have also pleaded guilty and await sentencing.

Metro Set to Re-Certify Environmental Report for Dodger Stadium Gondola

The Metro Board of Directors is expected to re-certify a court-ordered environmental impact report for the proposed gondola connecting Union Station and Dodger Stadium. The $500 million project, backed by business and transit groups but opposed by Chinatown residents and some city officials, would carry up to 5,000 passengers per hour on a seven-minute trip above the city. Supporters say it will boost transit access and cut emissions, while critics argue it benefits private interests and threatens local communities.

Helms Bakery to Close Again After Brief 2024 Revival

Culver City’s historic Helms Bakery will close on December 14, ending its short-lived return after reopening in late 2024. The landmark, first opened in 1931 and revived by chef Sang Yoon, had once again become a beloved stop for pastries, breads and grab and go meals. Yoon cited the growing challenges facing independent restaurants as the reason for shutting the doors. Visitors can still stop in for treats before the bakery’s final day.

Corrupt Former FBI Agent Released Early as New Charges Surface

Babak Broumand, the disgraced former FBI agent convicted of selling classified intelligence to an underworld figure, was released last month after serving only half of his six year federal sentence. Broumand now faces a separate criminal case in Northern California, where prosecutors say he and his attorney wife laundered bribe money through an unlicensed lice removal business called Love Bugs. A new superseding indictment was filed this week against his wife, adding fresh allegations tied to the scheme.

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