High Temperatures Expected For LA Marathon

The 41st Los Angeles Marathon is underway Sunday with a capacity field of more than 27,000 facing higher-than-usual temperatures, prompting organizers to announce runners need to only complete 18 miles of the 26-mile, 385-yard-course to receive a finisher’s medal. The “Race Day Weather” portion marathon’s website informs runners, “If you’re having a tough day and…

City of Palm Springs Faces Legal Challenge Regarding Low Water Bridge Project

The city of Palm Springs Sunday continued facing a lawsuit related to the South Palm Canyon Drive low-water crossing project. The lawsuit, filed last August by the Center for Biological Diversity, stems from concerns that the city of Palm Springs allegedly did not conduct the legally required environmental analysis under the California Environment Quality Act,…

LAFD Knocks Down Duplex Fire in 15 Minutes

Firefighters knocked down in 15 minutes a fire outside of a duplex in Los Angeles Sunday afternoon. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded at 3:30 p.m. Sunday to reports of a fire near the rear of a one-story duplex at 2341 S. Glencoe Ave. in Los Angeles. It took 36 firefighters 15 minutes to extinguish…

Former Rand Corp. Security Staffer Settles Gender Discrimination Suit

A Rand Corp. security specialist who said she was laid off in retaliation for complaining of gender discrimination has reached a settlement in her lawsuit against the Santa Monica-based global policy think tank. Attorneys for plaintiff Cheryl Stone filed court papers Friday with Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James Montgomery informing him of an “unconditional”…

Gauff, Eala to Clash at BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells

Aryna Sabalenka and Alexander Zerev were among Sunday’s winners in third-round singles play at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, while 17th-seeded Clara Tauson was ousted in three sets by Australian qualifier Talia Gibson. Sabalenka, the top seeded among…

LAFD Knocks Down Fire in Vacant Building

Firefighters knocked down a fire in a vacant Los Angeles dwelling in one hour Sunday afternoon. The Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at 506 N. Saint Andrews Place at around 2:20 p.m. Sunday. There…

`Hoppers’ Opens with $46 Million to Lead Box Office

Pixar’s “Hoppers” opened with $46 million this weekend to lead all films in North America, according to industry estimates released Sunday. The animated science fiction comedy was directed by Daniel Chong and features the voices of Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan,…

LA Marathon Sees Dramatic Win for Woman, 45, Photo Finish for Men

Priscah Cherono, a 45-year-old mother of three from Kenya, crossed the finish line first overall to win Sunday’s Marathon Chase at the 41st Los Angeles Marathon, shortly before a dramatic come-from behind finish in the men’s field. American Nathan Martin,…


LAPD Kills Female Robbery Suspect at 7-Eleven

Police shot and killed a female robbery suspect at a 7-Eleven in the West Rancho Dominguez area of Los Angeles, authorities said Sunday. Officers responded at 11:10 p.m. Saturday to a reported robbery at Redondo Beach Boulevard and Figueroa Street and saw the suspect behind a store counter, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.…

`Ghostbusters’ Actress Jennifer Runyon Dies at 65

Actress Jennifer Runyon, known for her roles in the classic film “Ghostbusters” and the sitcom “Charles in Charge,” has died at the age of 65, her family announced Sunday. “This past Friday night our beloved Jennifer passed away. It was a long and arduous journey that ended with her surrounded by her family,” relatives posted…

Driver Dies After Crashing Into Garden Grove Utility Pole

A Stanton man died Sunday when the car he was driving hit a utility pole in Garden Grove, according to authorities. Officers with the Garden Grove Police Department responded shortly after 7 a.m. Sunday to the 11200 block of Western Avenue after a call about a 2003 Ford Mustang that had crashed into a utility…

Police Say Man Ran Over, Killed His Father in Long Beach

A 50-year-old Long Beach man was under arrest Sunday for allegedly intentionally running over and killing his 89-year-old father with a vehicle. Officers responded to the 600 block of West Wardlow Road, near Magnolia Avenue, at about 1:50 p.m. Saturday regarding a family disturbance, according to the Long Beach Police Department. Upon arrival, they located…

Nithya Raman to Formally Launch Campaign for LA Mayor

Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman was expected to formally launch her campaign for mayor Sunday, weeks after her surprise decision to enter the race against incumbent and former political ally Karen Bass. Raman scheduled her official campaign kickoff event at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks Recreation Center, where supporters were gathering…

Former TikTok Manager Drops Discrimination, Wrongful Termination Suit

A former TikTok manager has dropped her lawsuit in which she alleged she was wrongfully fired from the video hosting service because she took time off to deal with two family deaths as well as her own pregnancy. Mikayla Mowzoon’s Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit allegations included sex and gender discrimination, whistleblower and general retaliation,…

Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.

Gift this article