The mystery behind viral satellite images showing the word “HELP” in an empty downtown Los Angeles lot has been solved. The words have been appearing for more than a year. ByABC7.com staff Tuesday, January 28, 2025 12:14AM Stream Southern California’s News Leader and Original Shows 24/7 Viral satellite images showing the words “help,” “trafico” and “LAPD” in an empty lot in downtown Los Angeles grabbed people’s attention over the weekend on social media, with many asking “what is going on?” It turns out, someone has been spelling out the words for more than a year in empty lots in the…
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“I think an event like this brings us together and makes us stronger.” Two communities ravaged by fire came together on the basketball court with a game that raised funds and, more importantly, spirits for their recovery. All Good News Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:03AM Palisades, Eaton Fire communities rebound; raise funds, spirits with basketball matchup LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE, Calif (KABC) — Two communities ravaged by fire came together on the basketball court with a game that raised funds and, more importantly, spirits for their recovery. “I think an event like this brings us together and makes us stronger,” said…
A new video at the center of a lawsuit against Southern California Edison could help determine what sparked the deadly Eaton Fire. Eaton Fire Tuesday, January 28, 2025 3:24AM A new video at the center of a lawsuit against Southern California Edison could help determine what sparked the deadly Eaton Fire. LOS ANGELES (KABC) — While the investigation continues into what sparked the Eaton Fire, a new video at the center of a lawsuit against Southern California Edison could help determine the start of the deadly blaze. Attorneys for Edelson PC, a law firm suing SCE on behalf of an…
Advocates in New York City are working to educate local migrants about their rights, as ICE raids target major cities like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Atlanta. POLITICS Social service organizations are now educating migrants on their rights amid deportation concerns Monday, January 27, 2025 9:30PM Joe Torres has the latest details on deportation concerns in New York City. MIDTOWN, Manhattan (WABC) — Social service organizations in New York City are working to educate local migrants about their rights, as ICE raids target major cities like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Atlanta. Sarahi Marquez, 33, stood before a…
Police say the clerk put the parrot in a cage to show the man, but then he grabbed the cage and ran out of the store. ByEyewitness News Monday, January 27, 2025 9:45PM The parrot is valued at around $7,000. SADDLE BROOK, New Jersey (WABC) — Police say they are searching for a man who stole a parrot from a bird store in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, last week. Video showed the parrot being taken after the suspect asked to see an African Grey parrot at Birds by Joe 2. Police say the clerk put the parrot in a cage…
How to watch Stephen F. Austin vs. East Texas A&M basketball game How to watch Stephen F. Austin vs. East Texas A&M basketball game Halftime Report Only one more half stands between SF Austin and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have jumped out to a quick 44-34 lead against East Texas A&M. SF Austin entered the match with four straight losses and they’re well on their way to making it five. Can they turn things around, or will East Texas A&M hand them another defeat? Only time will tell. Who’s Playing East Texas…
How to watch Heat vs. Magic basketball game How to watch Heat vs. Magic basketball game 3rd Quarter Report The Magic are on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Heat 103-91. The Magic came into the contest with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same. Who’s Playing Orlando Magic @ Miami Heat Current Records: Orlando 24-23, Miami 22-22…
The mayor says the raids are causing some families in Paterson to shut down their normal daily lives — people aren’t going to work, children are staying home from school and some won’t even go to the doctor. POLITICS Monday, January 27, 2025 11:02PM Toni Yates has the latest from Paterson. PATERSON, New Jersey (WABC) — Some cities in New Jersey are helping to prepare residents for potential encounters with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It comes as thousands have been arrested, detained or deported during President Trump’s first week in office. In Paterson, Mayor Andre Sayegh said federal immigration…
How to watch Raptors vs. Pelicans basketball game How to watch Raptors vs. Pelicans basketball game 3rd Quarter Report The Raptors are giving their home crowd exactly what they were hoping for. Sitting on a score of 91-81, they have looked like the better team, but there’s still one more quarter to play. The Raptors entered the contest having won three straight and they’re just one quarter away from another. Will they make it four, or will the Pelicans step up and spoil it? We’ll know soon. Who’s Playing New Orleans Pelicans @ Toronto Raptors Current Records: New Orleans 12-34,…
How to watch Mississippi Valley State vs. Southern basketball game How to watch Mississippi Valley State vs. Southern basketball game Halftime Report Southern U. and Miss Valley State have shown up to the game, but their offenses sure haven’t. Sitting on a score of 32-22, Southern U. has looked like the better team, but there’s still one more half to play. Southern U. entered the contest having won six straight and they’re just one half away from another. Will they make it seven, or will Miss Valley State step up and spoil it? We’ll know soon. Who’s Playing Southern U.…
The MTA on Tuesday says a “sting operation” has begun on the Brooklyn side of the Battery Tunnel, with officers stopping cars with obscured plates as they try to enter the congestion zone. congestion pricing Monday, January 27, 2025 11:15PM Michelle Charlesworth reports from Red Hook. RED HOOK, Brooklyn (WABC) — Congestion pricing is now in its third week, and the MTA is still sending its message to drivers trying to avoid paying the tolls. The MTA on Tuesday says a “sting operation” has begun on the Brooklyn side of the Battery Tunnel with officers stopping cars with obscured plates…
How to watch Timberwolves vs. Hawks basketball game How to watch Timberwolves vs. Hawks basketball game 3rd Quarter Report Only one more quarter stands between the Timberwolves and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Hawks 92-76. The Timberwolves came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same. Who’s Playing Atlanta Hawks @…
Inspectors found living and dead rats, moldy cheese, expired food and more unsanitary, stomach-churning conditions. HEALTH & FITNESS Monday, January 27, 2025 11:25PM Kemberly Richardson has more. UPPER WEST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) — The manager of Barzini’s on the Upper West Side was cleaning up on Monday. The store was supposed to be temporarily shut down. The order came after state inspectors with the Department of Agriculture and Markets slapped the business with a long list of violations. Inspectors found living and dead rats, moldy cheese, expired food and more unsanitary, stomach-churning conditions. On January 15, a judge told the…
A spokesperson said the 64-year-old mayor is still making phone calls and conducting the city’s business, but he wont be doing public events while taking care of his health. HEALTH & FITNESS Monday, January 27, 2025 11:26PM N.J. Burkett reports from City Hall. NEW YORK (WABC) — Mayor Eric Adams will have a number of doctors’ appointments and undergo routine medical testing to determine why he is not feeling well. Adams, who prides himself on his health, is suffering from an undisclosed or undiagnosed illness. Sources say Adams began feeling ill only recently. “Over the last few days,” said his…
Police say the woman bounced off the side of the “A” train as it was arriving before falling onto the platform. subway crime ByEyewitness News Monday, January 27, 2025 8:47PM Stream New York’s #1 news – Accuweather – original content 24/7 WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (WABC) — A 23-year-old woman was pushed into the side of a train in Washington Heights, police said. The incident happened at the 175 Street station around 9 a.m. Police say the woman bounced off the side of the “A” train as it was arriving before falling onto the platform. The woman was treated for bruises…
A sweet and friendly pit bull named Chanel was missing her owner on Monday night. Rakeem Young is in the hospital after having three fingers surgically re-attached. Tuesday, January 28, 2025 4:34AM Sonia Rincon has more from the Bronx. WEST FARMS, The Bronx (WABC) — A sweet and friendly pit bull named Chanel was missing her owner on Monday night. Rakeem Young is in the hospital — he is having three fingers surgically re-attached after a machete attack. “Trying to protect my dog, man, from these people out here that have no control, no self-control,” Young said. Police released video…
Roughly 150 firefighters worked to extinguish the flames and one firefighter was being treated for a minor injury. Tuesday, January 28, 2025 4:40AM Lucy Yang has more from the Upper East Side. UPPER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) — Firefighters battled a stubborn blaze at an apartment building on the Upper East Side on Monday afternoon. The fire broke out just before 12:30 p.m. at an eight-story residential building located at 160 E. 91st St. in Yorkville. Citizen App video showed flames shooting through the roof. The blaze burned in the walls of the third floor all the way up into…
Police say a 20-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest around 4:40 p.m. near 209-30 86th Drive in Queens Village. Tuesday, January 28, 2025 12:56AM Police are investigating after a man was shot in Queens Village on Monday. QUEENS VILLAGE, Queens (WABC) — An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed in Queens on Monday. Police say a 20-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest around 4:40 p.m. near 209-30 86th Drive in Queens Village. He was taken to North Shore University Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.…
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to revise the Pentagon’s policy on transgender troops. The move likely sets in motion a future ban on their military service. Mt Trump had tried to impose a ban on transgender troops during his first term, but it was tangled up in the courts for years before being overturned by Joe Biden shortly after he took office. In his order on Monday, Mr Trump claimed that troops who identify as a gender other than their biological one “conflicts with a soldier’s commitment to an honourable, truthful, and…
Ahead of National Unclaimed Property Day on Feb. 1, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is urging resident to check for missing money or property they may be owed. unclaimed funds ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team Monday, January 27, 2025 11:12PM Ahead of National Unclaimed Property Day, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs urged resident to check for missing money or property they may be owed CHICAGO (WLS) — Ahead of National Unclaimed Property Day on Feb. 1, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is urging resident to check for missing money or property they may be owed. You can use the state’s I-CASH website…