Nick Reiner’s Hearing on the Murder of His Parents Set for Wednesday
A hearing is set Wednesday in the case of actor-director Rob Reiner’s youngest son, Nick, who was indicted on murder charges in connection with the deaths of the famed filmmaker and his photographer wife, Michele, in their Brentwood home. Nick Reiner, 33, is charged with the slayings of his 78-year-old father and 70-year-old mother, who…
Forecasters: Remnants of Hurricane to Produce Rain, Wind Across Region
The remnants of Hurricane Rachel are forecast to traverse Southern California during the weekend, and the stormy weather will likely include periodic downpours and strong winds in some Inland Empire locations, according to the National Weather Service. “A low pressure system will absorb the moisture from what is left of the former hurricane, then move…
Long Beach to Open Four Sandbag Sites Ahead of Possible Flooding
Long Beach officials announced Wednesday that four additional sandbag distribution sites will open Thursday as residents are urged to prepare for possible coastal flooding, high surf and rain associated with Hurricane Rachel. The sites will begin distributing sand and sandbags at 10 a.m. Thursday and will remain available through Tuesday, according to city officials. Residents…
Felon Who Attacked Girlfriend Pleads Guilty to Assault on Man
A 34-year-old felon who pleaded guilty last month to attacking his ex-girlfriend in Laguna Beach pleaded guilty Wednesday to assaulting a man in an unrelated case. Charles Thomas Kelley pleaded guilty to assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury and admitted a sentencing enhancement for inflicting great bodily injury. He was sentenced to…
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Long Beach Activates Speed Cameras, Begins Warning Period
Long Beach activated a new automated speed enforcement system Wednesday that will use cameras to identify speeding vehicles, beginning with a 60-day warning period before fines take effect. The program, administered by the city’s Department of Public Works, will use…
Trash Piles Up Again at Notorious Fairfax District Home
Los Angeles County health officials confirmed Wednesday they will investigate a Fairfax District home where trash and debris have once again piled up despite years of complaints and cleanup efforts. Video from the scene Wednesday showed piles of trash covering…
Nine Charged in Pomona Murder Conspiracy, Extortion Case
Nine people have been charged with an alleged Mexican Mafia-linked murder conspiracy and extortion scheme in Pomona, where a gunman fired more than a dozen shots at a man over a perceived debt, authorities announced Wednesday. Eight of the defendants…
Parolee Suspected of Molesting Teen Arrested
A 42-year-old parolee who faced accusations that he molested a relative multiple times in Santa Ana admitted to violating parole Wednesday and was sentenced to four months in jail. Alejandro Navarrete Mendoza was given credit for 20 days behind bars…