Underworld Turns

2 arrested in $1 million retail theft bust in Southern California

Two people were arrested after police discovered $1 million worth of stolen merchandise in a massive Los Angeles County retail theft bust. Following a multi-agency investigation, on April 1, authorities executed search warrants at several properties in North Hills, West Los Angeles, Sunland and Van Nuys. The suspects reportedly admitted to defrauding multiple clothing companies […]
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FBI announces SoCal arrests in major hospice care fraud bust; taxpayer losses exceed $50M

The FBI on Thursday announced the arrest of 8 of 15 defendants charged in connection with a major multi-million dollar health care fraud scheme. The arrests were made in and around Los Angeles County, as well as in Court d’Alene, Idaho. Officials said some of the defendants are health care professionals, including nurses, a psychologist […]
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Pam Bondi Proves That for Trump, You Can’t Debase Yourself Enough

Of all the rot that flowed from Pam Bondi’s tenure leading the Justice Department under Donald Trump’s second term, the one that will be remembered beyond this political moment is likely to be her February 2026 hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. It was there that the attorney general, now former, approached congressional oversight like […]
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Homeless encampment outside Westlake post office raises concerns

A homeless encampment spread outside a post office in Los Angeles’ Westlake neighborhood is raising concerns about safety, sanitation and access to the public facility. Sky5 video shows tents, tarps, trash and personal belongings spread across the parking lot and surrounding alleyways, covering areas intended for customers. The encampment has drawn attention from residents and […]
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