Southland Preps for More Storms, Possible Tornado
Strong thunderstorms swept across the Southland Thursday, prompting flash flood warnings, severe thunderstorm warnings and numerous flood advisories, while weather officials investigated a possible tornado in Orange County. The National Weather Service said the morning storms brought heavy downpours and dangerous conditions, including a flash flood warning that remained in effect for eastern Los Angeles…
Pair to Stand Trial in Gang-Related Home Gardens Homicide
A man and woman accused of gunning down a 47-year-old Corona resident during a premeditated gang-related attack in Home Gardens must stand trial on felony charges, a judge ruled Thursday. Hector Saldana, 48, and Rachel Denise Arredondo, 43, both of Corona, were arrested in June following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation into the slaying…
Ebony Alert Deactivated For 16-Year-Old Girl Last Seen in El Segundo
An Ebony Alert issued for a 16-year-old girl last seen in El Segundo was deactivated Thursday after she was located. Serenity Dalton had been last seen around 3 p.m. Sunday near Nash Street and Rosecrans Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol, which activated the alert Tuesday on behalf of the El Segundo Police Department.…
Woman Fatally Shot in Arcadia
A woman was fatally shot Thursday in Arcadia. The Arcadia Police Department and county homicide detectives responded around 11 a.m. Thursday to the 800 block of West Huntington Drive following reports of a deceased woman, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. No description of a…
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Second Medical Helicopter Struck Water Before Fatal Catalina Crash, NTSB Says
A medical helicopter struck the ocean twice shortly before another helicopter crashed off Santa Catalina Island last month, killing three people, according to preliminary findings released by federal investigators Thursday. The National Transportation Safety Board’s initial report on the Sept.…
Temporary Emergency 911 Line Issues Remains Ongoing
Emergency 911 phone services resumed normal operations for Indio police Thursday, but other portions of Riverside County, including Palm Springs and Cathedral City, continue experiencing 911 emergency service disruptions that apparently affected multiple cellular service providers, and it was unclear…
Trial Date Set for Motorist Accused of Killing Man in DUI Wreck
A March 9 trial date was confirmed Thursday for a motorist accused of killing a 37-year-old man and injuring three others in a wreck stemming from drugged driving in downtown Riverside. Isaac Isaiah Villalba, 21, of Redlands was arrested in…
Firefighters Knock Down Garage Fire in Westchester
Fire crews quickly knocked down a fire in a two-story underground parking garage in Westchester Thursday, and no injuries were reported. The fire occurred around 3 p.m. Thursday in the 7800 block of South Dunbarton Avenue, according to the Los…
Southland Preps for More Storms, Possible Tornado
Strong thunderstorms swept across the Southland Thursday, prompting flash flood warnings, severe thunderstorm warnings and numerous flood advisories, while weather officials investigated a possible tornado in Orange County. The National Weather Service said the morning storms brought heavy downpours and dangerous conditions, including a flash flood warning that remained in effect for eastern Los Angeles…
LACo Health Officials Report First Flu Deaths of Season
Los Angeles County health officials Thursday announced the first two flu-related deaths of the season. Both people who died were older adults who had pre-existing medication conditions, which were not specified by the county Department of Public Health. One of the patients had not received a flu shot, while the other was vaccinated one week…
State Lawmakers Demand Probe Into ICE Use of Force in Long Beach
Calls for an independent investigation into federal immigration agents’ use of force against a Long Beach resident who suffered injuries during his detention remained at the forefront Thursday, following a demand by four California lawmakers for a review of the encounter and possible civil rights violations. Rep. Nanette Barragán, D-San Pedro, was joined by Sens.…
Man Hospitalized After Pasadena Shooting
A man was shot Thursday in Pasadena and taken to a hospital in unknown condition. The shooting occurred just before 1 p.m. Thursday near Glenarm Street and the Arroyo Seco (110) Parkway, according to city spokeswoman Lisa Derderian. Details about what led up to the shooting remain under investigation. A suspect description was not immediately…
Downey Middle School Welcomes Billy Idol
Rock singer Billy Idol visited a Downey middle school Thursday, where students welcomed him with a performance of his hit “Rebel Yell” before asking questions about his career as part of a nationwide initiative to promote music education. Idol, 70, met with students at Griffiths Middle School on Thursday as part of a partnership involving…
Councilmembers Clarify Proposed LAFD Sales Tax and Overtime Pension Plan
An effort to give firefighters overtime-based pension benefits was raising questions Thursday about the way in which it might pair with a proposed sales tax increase to fund the Los Angeles Fire Department for capital improvements and support hiring. City Council members Heather Hutt and Traci Park introduced a motion in May, in which they…
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