Tony Kurzweil

News Producer at KTLA-TV (Los Angeles, CA)

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Articles

Los Angeles Archdiocese, parishioners grieve death of Pope Francis

3 days ago | ktla.com | Tony Kurzweil |Erin Myers

The jarring news of Pope Francis’ death on Monday morning, just hours after addressing Catholics and blessing thousands of people in Vatican City’s St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, has local parishioners and the Archbishop of Los Angeles grieving. “I join the family of God here in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and Catholics all over the world, in grieving the loss of our Holy Father,” Archbishop José H. Gomez said in a statement on lacatholics.org.
Graffiti-tagged trailers cause headaches in another Southern California city

1 week ago | ktla.com | Tony Kurzweil |Omar Lewis

Wildomar officials are trying to clear out dozens of unkempt Black Series trailers, some with missing windows and flat tires, that have apparently relocated there after being removed from the City of Industry in March. Video recorded on Thursday showed the trailers crammed into a lot near homes and businesses on the 20700 block of Palmar Street. Area residents are concerned about the trash piling up and the dangers of fires erupting from the encampment.
DA files motion to delay Menendez brothers’ resentencing hearing

1 week ago | ktla.com | Tony Kurzweil |Annie Rose Ramos

The resentencing hearing for Eric and Lyle Menendez, scheduled for Thursday morning, could be delayed due to a motion filed by Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman. Hochman filed the motion Wednesday, saying he wants time for the court to review a parole assessment ordered by Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier this year.
Dodgers legend Manny Mota recovering after stroke

1 week ago | ktla.com | Tony Kurzweil

Former Los Angeles Dodgers player, coach and broadcaster Manny Mota is recovering after suffering a stroke Monday night, the team announced Tuesday. “Dodger legend Manny Mota suffered a stroke. He is in recovery, where he is responsive to commands and is resting comfortably,” the Dodgers posted on X at 8:13 a.m.Mota, who played for the Dodgers from 1969 through 1980 before returning for one at-bat in 1982, became a fan favorite for his pinch-hitting prowess in clutch situations.
Southern California school district to pay $48M in student sex abuse case

1 week ago | ktla.com | Tony Kurzweil

A school district in Southern California was ordered to pay $48 million in connection with the sexual molestation of six students over several years by a former elementary school teacher, a law firm announced Tuesday. The decision against Mountain View School District in El Monte was reached by a 12-person jury on Monday, Michael S. Carrillo of Carrillo Law Firm, LLP, stated in a news release.
Pedestrian killed by hit-and-run driver in Los Angeles’ Rancho Park neighborhood

1 week ago | ktla.com | Tony Kurzweil

Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian dead in the Rancho Park neighborhood of Los Angeles Monday night. The victim was struck around 10 p.m. near Exposition Boulevard and Westwood Boulevard, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson told KTLA. Video showed a white canopy covering the body of an unidentified male victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Man, 70, killed by hit-and-run driver in Los Angeles’ Rancho Park neighborhood

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Tony Kurzweil

Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a 70-year-old man dead in the Rancho Park neighborhood of Los Angeles Monday night. The victim was struck around 10:30 p.m. near Exposition Boulevard and Westwood Boulevard, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson told KTLA. Video showed a white canopy covering the body of an unidentified man, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Police respond to a fatal hit-and-run crash in Rancho Park on April 14, 2025.
Starbucks introducing new, ‘more consistent’ dress code for baristas

1 week ago | ktla.com | Tony Kurzweil

Baristas at your local Starbucks will soon be sporting a new, more consistent look after the company announced a new dress code on Monday. The change is part of CEO Brian Niccol’s effort to overhaul the coffee chain’s image with “simplified color options that allow our iconic green apron to shine,” the company’s website stated.
Starbucks introducing new, ‘more consistent’ dress code for baristas

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Tony Kurzweil

Baristas at your local Starbucks will soon be sporting a new, more consistent look after the company announced a new dress code on Monday. The change is part of CEO Brian Niccol’s effort to overhaul the coffee chain’s image with “simplified color options that allow our iconic green apron to shine,” the company’s website stated.
Shooting investigation underway at South Bay strip mall

1 week ago | ktla.com | Tony Kurzweil

An investigation is underway after a shooting took place at a strip mall in Gardena early Tuesday morning. The gunfire was reported around 2 a.m. at the strip mall located at Rosecrans Avenue and Van Ness Avenue. It was unclear what led up to the shooting but video showed Gardena police at the scene where a white Kia Soul was seen behind yellow caution tape with multiple bullet holes in it. There were unconfirmed reports that one person was dead at the scene.