LOS ANGELES – A longtime member of the MS-13 transnational street gang, who is described in court papers as the “shot-caller” of the gang's Hollywood clique, pleaded guilty today to federal narcotics and weapons violations. Jose Ricardo Alfaro, aka “Shyboy,” 40, of Hollywood, pleaded guilty tod...

LOS ANGELES – A doctor who operated a medical clinic in Lynwood was sentenced today to 60 months in federal prison for illegally issuing prescriptions for powerful narcotics and sedatives without a medical purpose, mostly for young “patients” who paid cash. Dr. Edward Ridgill, 65, a resident of...

LOS ANGELES – A promoter who bilked investors, promoters and performers who invested in concerts and World Wrestling Entertainment events – stealing at least $1.7 million from the victims – was sentenced today to 57 months in federal prison. Gabriel Martin Reed, 47 – a former Malibu resident wh...