Southland Braces for Santa Ana Winds, Critical Fire Danger
Although high surf continued to present a concern in some coastal areas Tuesday, attention was beginning to turn to an anticipated onset of Santa Ana winds expected to drive up temperatures and fire danger in the Southland beginning as early as Wednesday. Powerful waves that have devastated coastal areas in Long Beach and Orange County…
Bass, Raman Clash Over Homelessness, Public Safety in Televised Mayoral Debate
Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilwoman Nithya Raman exchanged harsh words and criticized one another’s record on homelessness and public safety Tuesday evening during a televised debate, as they each attempted to persuade Angelenos to support their mayoral bids three weeks before the Nov. 3 general election. During opening remarks, Bass touted her accomplishments in…
Man Pleads Guilty to Second Attempted Murder
A 74-year-old man convicted of attempted murder two decades ago pleaded guilty again to attempted murder Tuesday and was immediately sentenced to five years in prison. Cu Van Cao pleaded guilty to felony counts of attempted murder and corporal injury on a woman he was living with in Santa Ana. Cao attacked the victim on…
LA Archdiocese Calls for Prayers Following Pope Leo’s Cancer Diagnosis
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles encouraged Catholics to pray for Pope Leo XIV Tuesday following the Vatican’s announcement that the pontiff has lung cancer and underwent surgery in Rome to remove part of his right lung. Archbishop José H. Gomez urged Catholics to pray for the 71-year-old pope’s recovery and participate in prayers and acts…
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Parolee Who Shot Man 12 Times in Street Confrontation Convicted of Murder
A parolee who gunned down a man more than a decade ago for crashing into his SUV on an Indio street was convicted Tuesday of first-degree murder and other offenses. An Indio jury deliberated less than a day before finding…
Authorities Seek Suspect in Death of Husky Found Hanged in Lynwood
Authorities Tuesday sought the public’s help in identifying a suspect in the death of a husky found hanging from a leash in Lynwood. The 9-year-old dog, named Ruso, was found Oct. 5 near the 3500 block of Magnolia Avenue, according…
Parents of Man Who Died From Traffic Accident Injuries Sue Alleged Driver
A Diamond Bar couple Tuesday filed a negligence suit against the man who allegedly ran over and killed their son with a vehicle as the victim was crossing an Irwindale street in 2024. Gonzalez Nunez Rodriguez and Mireya Ivonne Nunez,…
East Hemet Resident Discovered Dead in House
An East Hemet resident was discovered dead at home Tuesday, but authorities said there were no immediate indications of foul play. The resident, whose identity was not disclosed, including gender, was found shortly after 1 p.m. at a property in…