SANTA ANA (CNS) - Police today were looking for a hit-and-run driver who struck a 7-year-old girl, leaving her hospitalized with serious head and other injuries.
The girl was struck by a speeding black SUV about 5 p.m. Tuesday in an unmarked crosswalk in the 400 block of South Birch Street, said Santa Ana police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna. The youngster, who was alone at the time, was dragged about 15 to 30 feet by the SUV, the corporal said.
She was rushed to Western Medical Center in Santa Ana with injuries to her head and body, but is expected to survive, Bertagna said.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:18 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:18:07 GMT
After emerging victorious from a hard-fought and costly campaign, mayor-elect Eric Garcetti thanked voters today for propelling him into office and said he was prepared to take on the city's major issues.
After emerging victorious from a hard-fought and costly campaign, mayor-elect Eric Garcetti thanked voters today for propelling him into office and said he was prepared to take on the city's major issues.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:23 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:23:56 GMT
Officials say a woman in a Los Angeles suburb found a bear cub sitting on her kitchen counter. A Los Angeles county sheriff's statement says the department received a 911 call Wednesday from the woman.
Officials say a woman in a Los Angeles suburb found a bear cub sitting on her kitchen counter. A Los Angeles county sheriff's statement says the department received a 911 call Wednesday from the woman.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:17 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:17:17 GMT
Seven small children were pulled lifeless from the rubble of the Plaza Towers Elementary School after a monstrous tornado raked across the building, leaving the one-story building a heap of bricks.
Seven small children were pulled lifeless from the rubble of the Plaza Towers Elementary School after a monstrous tornado raked across the building, leaving the one-story building a heap of bricks, broken concrete and twisted metal. In all 24 people were killed - including 10 children - when Monday's storm ravaged Moore and a slice of Oklahoma City.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:34 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:34:01 GMT
A bear with a tag on its right ear wandered around in a neighborhood in Sun Valley for more than an hour today before being tranquilized by fish and game personnel.
A bear with a tag on its right ear wandered around in a neighborhood in Sun Valley for more than an hour today before being tranquilized by fish and game personnel.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:39 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:39:45 GMT
Anthony Weiner's mayoral bid, officially announced late Tuesday, offers a chance for him to update the public's perception of him from scandal-lashed politician to candidate who's talking ideas.
Anthony Weiner's mayoral bid, officially announced late Tuesday, offers a chance for him to update the public's perception of him from scandal-lashed politician to candidate who's talking ideas.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:52 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:52:33 GMT
Wendy Greuel had a light moment with the media as well as serious and sometimes emotional ones as she officially conceded the Mayor's race to Eric Garcetti.
Wendy Greuel had a light moment with the media as well as serious and sometimes emotional ones as she officially conceded the Mayor's race to Eric Garcetti.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:42 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:42:08 GMT
When tragedy strikes - like the tornado in Oklahoma, USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) Teams are called to help from all over the country. In fact, the USAR Team from LA City Fire is ready to go on 2 hours notice.
When tragedy strikes - like the tornado in Oklahoma - USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) Teams are called to help from all over the country. In fact, the USAR Team from LA City Fire is ready to go on 2 hours notice. They have thirteen K9s trained to sniff out victims under rubble. Seven are ready to travel on a moment's notice.
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