Jury Selection to Begin for Palisades Arson Trial
A second trial for the man accused of setting a blaze that grew into the deadly Palisades Fire, the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history, is expected to begin Monday with hundreds of prospective jurors summoned to the downtown federal courthouse for questioning. Earlier this year, a jury deadlocked 10-2 in favor of acquitting…
6 Foreign Nationals in LA Accused of Illegally Registering to Vote
Six foreign nationals living in the Antelope and San Fernando valleys are facing federal charges alleging they illegally registered and voted in California then lied about it on their forms to become naturalized United States citizens, authorities announced Monday. The defendants were among roughly 20,000 suspected non-citizen voters included on a list sent by the…
Rain Advisory Extended for All LA County Beaches
Los Angeles County health officials extended a rain advisory for all county beaches through 10 a.m. Wednesday after rain fell across the region on Halloween. The county Department of Public Health advised beachgoers to avoid contact with ocean water because of possible contamination, especially near storm drains, creeks and rivers. The warning also applies to…
Palm Springs Walk of the Stars to Honor Late Musician Jeanie Cunningham
Jeanie Cunningham, a musician and composer, will posthumously receive the 488th star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars later this month, the Chamber of Commerce announced Monday. The public dedication ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 16 at 849 N. Palm Canyon Drive. Cunningham will be honored in the humanitarian and…
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Woman Who Needs Medication Missing in Long Beach
A 66-year-old woman declared missing after she was last seen leaving her residential care facility in Long Beach was located Monday. Cynthia Gerardi, who requires life-preserving medication, had been last seen about 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the 200 block of…
Hiking Areas Reopened, Burn Restrictions Rescinded
Following a series of storms across the Inland Empire, Riverside County Fire Department Chief Robert Fish Monday rescinded prohibitions on recreational use of popular hiking spots where wildfire hazards exist and conditionally lifted bans on outdoor burning of rubbish and…
Ramp, Lane Reductions Coming to 605 in Whittier Next Weekend
Overnight weekend lane reductions are on tap next weekend for the northbound San Gabriel River (605) Freeway in Whittier to allow for a paving operation. The reductions will take place beginning Friday and last through next Monday. The closures are…
Inde Navarrette to Receive Rising Star Award at Palm Springs Film Awards
Actress Inde Navarrette will receive the Rising Star Award for her performance in the film “Obsession” at next year’s Palm Springs International Film Awards, it was announced Monday. “Inde Navarrette delivers a performance in ‘Obsession’ that is impossible to look…