Need to know the latest breaking news — crime, government, celebrities and more — happening right now in Los Angeles and Orange counties? Want everything presented in a clear, simple way that’s easy to read and easy to navigate? Do you want all of this with no content restrictions and always free of charge?
The startup news website MyNewsLA.com officially debuted Monday with timely coverage of local news for Los Angeles and Orange County.
Online readers in Southern California will find breaking news around-the-clock, plus a free daily newsletter presenting all the breaking stories overnight.
There is full coverage of politics, crime, business, education, sports, Hollywood, lifestyle and weather, along with a separate section for Orange County.
The site offers content from official sources, its own staff of five editors and reporters, the public relations community and wire services.
John Schreiber is senior editor for the site. Contributing editors are Colleen Park, Debbie L. Sklar and Alexander Nguyen. Chris Jennewein, who is editor and publisher of the startup website TimesOfSanDiego.com, serves as editorial director for the Los Angeles site.
The site is mobile friendly, using the latest “responsive design” to automatically re-size for smartphones and tablets. By placing a link on your home screen, you can navigate directly to the news.
If you have questions about the site, or wish to send press releases or announcements, please direct them to news@mynewsla.com.