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Former LAPD Officer Arrested a Decade After Fatal Venice Shooting

Nearly ten years after fatally shooting unarmed 29-year-old Brendon Glenn outside the Townhouse bar in Venice, former LAPD officer Clifford Proctor has been arrested at LAX after years on the run. The 2015 killing—caught on surveillance video and ruled “not justified” by the Los Angeles Police Commission—ignited a bitter clash between then–Police Chief Charlie Beck and former DA Jackie Lacey, who declined to file charges. Proctor fled the country following a later domestic violence arrest and was finally charged in 2024 by DA George Gascón.

FBI Joins Search for Missing 9-Year-Old Lompoc Girl

The FBI has joined the search for 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard, who vanished from Lompoc months ago. School officials raised the alarm after realizing the child hadn’t been seen since August, while investigators describe her mother as “uncooperative.” Authorities are now piecing together a timeline of Melodee’s disappearance as the search intensifies across Santa Barbara County.

Undercover Drug Bust at The Abbey Sparks ICE Raid Panic in West Hollywood

An undercover drug operation at The Abbey in West Hollywood caused widespread panic Friday night as patrons and bystanders mistook it for an ICE raid. The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department later confirmed that ICE was not involved, clarifying the arrests were tied to reports of drug sales and pickpocketing in the area. Thirteen people were taken into custody as rumors and videos of the supposed “raid” spread rapidly across social media.

Republicans Split Over Trump’s Clemency for George Santos

Former President Donald Trump’s decision to commute ex-Congressman George Santos’ 7-year prison sentence has sparked deep division within the GOP. While Trump allies like Marjorie Taylor Greene praised the move as correcting a “grave injustice,” others, including Rep. Nick LaLota, condemned it as a betrayal of accountability. The decision, announced via Truth Social, has reignited debate over loyalty, ethics, and the limits of presidential clemency within Republican ranks.

Bruce Springsteen Headlines Star-Studded Academy Museum Gala That Raises $12 Million

Hollywood turned out in full force for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ glittering fifth annual gala, which raised a record-breaking $12 million for exhibitions and education programs. The evening honored Penélope Cruz, Bowen Yang, Walter Salles, and Bruce Springsteen—who capped the night with a live performance following tributes from George Clooney, Martin Scorsese, and Viola Davis. Guests including Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Hudson, and Colman Domingo made it one of the most glamorous nights of the year.

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