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CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
LA police in pursuit of suspect wanted for assault on an officer near Koreatown
Los Angeles Police Department officers are in pursuit of a suspect who is wanted for alleged assault with a deadly weapon on an officer. The chase began near the Koreatown area, according to LAPD officials. It's unclear exactly what prompted the officers to begin the chase. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
Axios
3 days ago
- General
- Axios
How Korean became Virginia's third most-spoken language
Korean is the most commonly spoken language in Virginia other than English and Spanish, per census data out last week. Why it matters: It's one of only two states where that's the case. The big picture: Virginia's Korean population is also the fifth-largest nationwide, reflecting the modern immigration patterns that have contributed to an increasingly diverse state. While the Commonwealth has over a century of Korean history, it wasn't until the 1960s and 70s when Korean immigrants began settling in larger numbers in Northern Virginia. And it would ultimately lead to Annandale becoming Virginia's original Koreatown.
CBS News
26-05-2025
- CBS News
Koreatown structure fire leaves man critically injured
A man is fighting for his life after sustaining critical injuries in a structure fire in Koreatown on Monday morning, according to authorities. The Los Angeles Fire Department said a structure fire was reported at the 900 block of South Dewey Avenue at about 5:45 a.m. It wasn't clear how the structure caught fire as of Monday morning, although a 42-year-old man was transported to a local trauma center after being rescued by firefighters. The man, whom the LAFD said is homeless, sustained second and third-degree burns to more than 50% of his body. Authorities said he was suffering from complications from smoke inhalation as well. No other injuries were reported. The fire was since knocked down.
