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…
Convicted Double-Murderer Gets Life-Without-Parole Sentence for Third Killing
A man convicted of murdering his girlfriend in her South Los Angeles apartment was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the killing, which occurred just under a year after he was granted parole for two murders in 1995. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Craig E. Veals told Darryl…
LACO Animal Control Rescues 700 Cats and Dogs from Lake Hughes Property
About 700 dogs and cats were being rescued from a property in the Lake Hughes area Friday, county animal control officials announced. Personnel from the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care & Control served a search warrant in the 46000 block of 226th Street West at 7 a.m. Friday before mounting a large-scale rescue…
Three Rehabbed Sea Lion Pups Re-Released into the Sea at Redondo Beach
Three rehabilitated sea lion pups were returned to the sea in Redondo Beach Friday. The sea lions, which were found injured and malnourished, were rescued and rehabilitated by the Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles. More than 100 people gathered on the beach near the Redondo pier to watch the pups scramble into the ocean.…
Golfer Steve Allan to Play Hoag Classic in Newport Beach
Steve Allan’s been on quite a winning streak since joining the champions tour a couple of years ago and can’t wait to hit the links next week for the annual Hoag Classic in Newport Beach. “It’s one of my favorite tournaments for sure,” Allan told City News Service. “It’s such an enjoyable place to play.…
Noah Wyle Joins Sen. Schiff to Address Challenges Facing LA Entertainment Industry
Actor Noah Wyle joined Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, at a hearing Friday in Burbank examining challenges facing the American film and television industry, including foreign tax incentives and proposed media consolidation. The hearing, titled “Lights, Camera, Competition: Promoting American Film Production,” brought together industry leaders, labor representatives and policymakers. Wyle, a Golden Globe- and Emmy-winning…
Collision Between Big Rig, RV on 210 Freeway Causes Major Traffic Buildup Near Irwindale
A big rig and a RV collided Friday on the westbound Foothill (210) Freeway in Irwindale, prompting a SigAlert as the morning commute gets underway. California Highway Patrol officers were called to the westbound freeway and the Irwindale Avenue South off-ramp at 4:41 a.m. Friday where the two large vehicles were involved in a collision,…
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