Watts
Coverage of Watts in the Nexus archive.
- Watts, Northridge see dangerous street takeovers overnight as authorities crackdown
Two dangerous street takeovers occurred overnight in Watts and Northridge as police in Los Angeles County work to reduce such incidents. Authorities are cracking down on the activity.
- Unsolved LA: A mother holds onto memories as search for Marcelis Gude's killers continues
Marcelis Gude, a 22-year-old man, was killed five years ago in Watts. His mother and the LAPD continue to seek answers regarding his murder.
- In a dramatic vote, county board blocks LAUSD takeover of Locke High
The L.A. County Board of Education overruled LAUSD in a 5-2 vote, allowing Green Dot Public Schools to retain management of Locke High School in Watts.
- In a dramatic vote, county board blocks LAUSD takeover of Locke High
The L.A. County Board of Education overruled LAUSD in a 5-2 vote, blocking its takeover of Locke High School and allowing Green Dot Public Schools to retain management of the Watts school.
- One woman killed, another wounded in overnight shooting near a vigil in Watts
One woman was killed and another wounded in a shooting near a vigil in Watts just before 2 a.m. Sunday. The incident occurred at East 104th Street and Wilmington Avenue.
- One woman killed, another wounded in overnight shooting near a vigil in Watts
One woman was killed and another was wounded in a shooting near a vigil in Watts. The incident occurred at East 104th Street and Wilmington Avenue just before 2 a.m. Sunday.
- 1 dead, 2 hospitalized after shooting near candlelight vigil in Watts; suspect sought
A woman died and two others were hospitalized after a shooting near a candlelight vigil in Watts overnight. The incident occurred at East 104th Street and Wilmington Avenue, with police responding just after 2 a.m. Sunday. A suspect is currently being sought by authorities.
- 1 killed, 1 wounded in shooting after Watts vigil for woman allegedly slain by boyfriend
One person was killed and another was wounded in a shooting at a candlelight vigil in Watts for a woman who was allegedly slain by her boyfriend.
- 1 dead in shooting at Watts candlelight vigil
One person died and another was hospitalized in a shooting at a candlelight vigil in Watts early Sunday morning. The incident occurred near East 104th Street and Wilmington Avenue in southern Los Angeles County. No motive or arrests were reported.
- Los Angeles Metro train collides with car at Watts intersection
A Los Angeles Metro train collided with a car at an intersection in the Watts neighborhood on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at the crossing on Wilmington Avenue near Willowbrook Avenue. An investigation is underway.
- Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 15 race: Tim McOsker vs. Jordan Rivers
Jordan Rivers, a 22-year-old challenger, is running against incumbent Tim McOsker for the L.A. City Council District 15 seat, which represents the Harbor area and Watts. The race highlights a generational and political shift in the district.