Forecasters Expect Slight Dip in Weekend Temperatures
A record-setting heat wave that has already shattered temperature records across the Southland was expected to continue Friday with another round of dangerously high heat, before conditions begin to cool — slightly — over the weekend. But while temperatures are anticipated to fall, they will remain “well above normal through next week.” “Expecting one more…
City, County React to Cesar Chavez Allegations, Policy Changes Announced
The city of Riverside will be among municipalities nationwide this year nixing any mention of Cesar Chavez on the holiday named for him following revelations that the civil rights activist allegedly sexually abused women and girls for years. “We are aware of actions taking place both locally and nationally and determining what appropriate steps will…
Cause of Death Released for Emily Beutner in Palmdale Case
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office announced the cause of death Friday of the daughter of a Los Angeles mayoral candidate, who opted to drop out of the race as a result. Emily Beutner, the 22-year-old daughter of former L.A. Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner, was located shortly before midnight on Jan. 6…
Gubernatorial Candidates Criticize ABC7-USC for Alleged Exclusion in Debate
Four California gubernatorial candidates Friday criticized a decision by USC/ABC 7 not to change the format of an upcoming debate and for “excluding candidates of color.” In a news conference via Zoom, California gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra, Tony Thurmond, Antonio Villaraigosa and Betty Yee urged their fellow colleagues and candidates not to participate in the…

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Granada Hills Man Charged in Series of Arsons
A Granada Hills man has been charged with setting a gentlemen’s club ablaze in Canoga Park and setting fire twice to an electrical vault in the Fashion District in downtown Los Angeles, the District Attorney’s Office announced Friday. Cyrus Farsaad,…
Forecasters Expect Slight Dip in Weekend Temperatures
A record-setting heat wave that has already shattered temperature records across the Southland was expected to continue Friday with another round of dangerously high heat, before conditions begin to cool — slightly — over the weekend. But while temperatures are…
LASD Arrests Nine, Recovers Millions Worth of Cargo During Theft Investigation
Sheriff’s investigators have recovered several million dollars worth of stolen goods after warrants were served at locations In Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties as part of an investigation into organized crimes and cargo theft, authorities announced Friday. Nine…
Palmdale Man Pleads Guilty to Coercing 3 Minors into Producing Sexual Content
A Palmdale man accused of having coerced three minors into separately producing and sharing with him sexually explicit content pleaded guilty Friday to a federal charge. Darius Desean Edwards, 22, entered a plea in Los Angeles federal court to three…
