Sahana Patel is an intern with the NBCLA digital team. She is a senior studying journalism and marketing at Pepperdine University. In her free time, she likes to travel and explore LA with her friends!
The Latest
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High school football player allegedly assaulted by teammates in Orange County
A 15-year-old football player was allegedly attacked by over 15 teammates in the Santa Margarita Catholic High School’s locker room.
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Los Angeles NICU babies celebrate their first Halloween in style
The spooky lineup featured a tiger, Supergirl, Dr. Suess characters and even a tiny gymnast with a medal.
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Hawthorne man charged in sexual battery, attempted kidnapping of 11-year-old girl in Wilmington
A man was charged with sexually assaulting and attempting to kidnap an 11-year-old girl in Wilmington.
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Rapper Lil Durk arrested for alleged connection to murder near Beverly Center
If convicted, the rapper could face a statutory maximum sentence of life in federal prison.
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LA Metro rolling out concealed weapons detection pilot at Union Station
An influx in weapon-related arrests prompts LA Metro officials to test new security systems.
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Students embrace their Hispanic heritage through music at Santa Ana High School
Palomazo Academy offers students access to instructors and instruments at no cost, creating a unique space for members to embrace with their culture.
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One year after 4 Pepperdine students were killed on PCH, sorority sisters push for change
Since the four young women were struck and killed by a speeding car, their sorority sisters are honoring their legacy by trying to make PCH safe.
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7-Eleven owners back Prop 36 with $1 million check following wave of robberies
7-Eleven owners, city officials and law enforcement rallied together Thursday to support Prop 36, after a brazen string of smash-and-grab robberies.
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Snowflake in the sky: Women break the skydiving world record in Perris
Representing 21 countries, a group of female skydivers have set a world record in Southern California skies.
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How South Asian communities can have conversations about mental health
There is an inequality of data on mental health conditions within the South Asian community likely due to the lack of conversation around the topic.