16 Possible Victims of LA Sex Assault Suspect Come Forward, More Sought

Sixteen additional possible victims of a sexual assault suspect who was arrested in April in downtown Los Angeles have since been identified and interviewed, police said Thursday. Terrance Hawkins, 41, of Los Angeles, was arrested April 26 and remains jailed without bail. Police said he had a history “of briefly dating women, abusing them and […]

Community of Boyle Heights Celebrates Pedestrian Improvement Projects

Residents of Boyle Heights Thursday celebrated the completion of two pedestrian safety projects along Olympic Boulevard, following years of pleas from the community to improve the busy thoroughfare. Councilman Kevin de Leon, whose 15th District encompasses Boyle Heights, unveiled a traffic signal at Olympic Boulevard and Orme Avenue, alongside L.A. Bureau of Engineering leaders and […]

Torrance Tests New Outdoor Warning Sirens

Many Torrance residents likely heard a strange siren Thursday morning as the city tested its newly installed outdoor emergency alert notification system. The city tested the Torrance Neighborhood Outdoor Warning Sirens, or TorranceNOW, at 10 a.m. The warning system includes a siren, chimes and even voice announcements designed to alert the public in the event […]

Crosses Burned at Sylmar Church; Hate Crime Investigation Under Way

Three crosses outside a church in Sylmar were set ablaze Thursday, prompting a hate crime investigation by police, fire and federal officials. The Los Angeles Fire Department initially responded at 5 a.m. to a report of a rubbish fire outside the Sylmar Christian Fellowship Church at 13901 Polk St. But when crews arrived, they found […]

Twin Ports to Benefits from $1.5 Billion State Infrastructure Grants

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will receive more than $600 million in grant funding provided by the state in an effort to complete essential infrastructure projects to streamline and sustain the goods-supply chain, officials announced Thursday. Of the $1.5 billion allocated by the state, the Port of Los Angeles will receive $233 […]

34-Year-Old Missing Woman With Depression Found

A missing 34-year-old woman from the Santa Clarita area who suffers from depression has been found, authorities said Thursday. Sarriah Marie Fields had last been in contact with her family around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, and authorities Wednesday sought the public’s help to find her. On Thursday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced she had […]

SoCal Jurisdictions Allocated $80M in Grant Funds for Transportation Projects

The Southern California Association of Governments Regional Council allocated $80 million in state grant funding Thursday for transportation and land-use projects across the region, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority receiving more than half of the money. Metro will receive $41.7 million to support various projects, while the Orange County Transportation Authority will […]

Woman Found Dead Inside Torrance Home Identified

A 65-year-old woman found dead inside a home in Torrance, leading to the arrest of two people, was identified Thursday by the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office. Officers were dispatched about 6:30 p.m. Monday to the 24200 block of Walnut Street regarding a suspicious death, and they found Joyce Elaine Carver dead inside a […]

Ex-U. of La Verne Prof. Alleges Retaliation After Complaining of Unequal Pay

A former professor is suing the University of La Verne, alleging she was forced to resign in 2022 due to a backlash from the school’s then-president after the plaintiff complained of disparate pay when compared to her male colleagues. Kristan Venegas’ Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit allegations include retaliation, harassment and discrimination. Venegas seeks $1 […]

South Coast AQMD Awarded $76M for Zero-Emission Projects

The South Coast Air Quality Management District has been awarded over $76 million by the California State Transportation Agency for zero-emission projects that are aimed at helping transform goods movement in the San Pedro Bay Port corridor, it was announced Thursday. More than 80% of air pollution in Southern California is associated with mobile sources, […]

Suspect Arrested in Connection with Fatal Glendale Shooting

A 42-year-old man was being held without bail Thursday for allegedly gunning down a man in Glendale last month. Adis Poghosyan, of Northridge, was arrested Monday in connection with the June 23 shooting that occurred in the 1200 block of Mariposa Street, according to the Glendale Police Department. Officers responded to the shooting scene around […]