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2,500+ New COVID-19 Cases Reported in LA County as Transmission Rises

Covid test site in West L.A.
The number of daily new COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County has continued to creep upward, with 2,550 new infections reported, prompting another plea for residents to exercise caution and wear masks when in public settings, although masking remains voluntary in most places. “During this period of high transmission and the potential for more infectious […]

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Rachel Wood Alleges Marilyn Manson Raped, Tortured Her During Relationship

Evan Rachel Wood — responding to a lawsuit brought by her former boyfriend, Marilyn Manson, in which he alleges she and another woman encouraged other women to make false accusations of sexual abuse against him — alleges he raped and tortured her during their relationship. Wood alleged in a 2021 Instagram post that while she […]
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Coroner Identifies Man, 54, Struck by Metro A Line Train in South Los Angeles

The Coroner’s Office Saturday released the name of a 54-year-old man who was struck and killed by a Metro A Line train in the Florence-Firestone area of Los Angeles County. The man was identified as Herculano Marcial Garcia, of Los Angeles, according to the coroner’s office. Garcia was hit about 11 a.m. Friday at the […]
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COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Infections Creep Up in OC

Orange County’s COVID-19 hospitalizations and infection rates showed signs of trending upward as 10 more fatalities were logged, reaching a grime milestone of more than 7,000 deaths throughout the pandemic, according to data released by the Orange County Health Care Agency. The county’s COVID-related hospitalizations increased from 66 as of Monday to 76 by Thursday, […]
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Average LA County Gas Price Records Largest Increase Since March 25

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The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose 2 cents Saturday to $5.818, the third consecutive increase following a run a 28 decreases in 30 days totaling 29.6 cents. The average price has increased 4.4 cents over the past three days, including 2 cents Friday, after dropping to […]

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TV Judge’s Family Members Close to Settling Medical Malpractice Case

A lawsuit filed by family members of television judge Glenda Hatchett, who claim a loved one died in 2016 due to medical malpractice at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, may soon be settled, according to lawyers in the case. During a hearing Friday before Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Robert B. Broadbelt, attorneys said the parties were […]
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Irrelevant Week CEO Hopes 49ers Hang On To Last Pick in NFL Draft

When the identity of Mr. Irrelevant, the last pick in the NFL draft, is revealed on Saturday it will come with a tribute to the founder of the irreverent fundraiser for Orange County charities who died last year. Paul Salata, who died in October, will be honored with a video tribute Saturday afternoon at the […]
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Carrie Underwood To Headline Stagecoach Country Music Festival

Carrie Underwood will headline the Stagecoach Country Music Festival Saturday evening, following performers including Brothers Osborne, Lee Brice and Cody Jinks. Doors will open at noon with the first performance from Ian Noe at the Palomino Stage beginning at 12:30 p.m. Underwood is scheduled to perform at 9:50 p.m. on the Mane Stage and the […]
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No Tickets Sold With All Six Mega Millions Lottery Numbers

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery and the estimated jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing will grow to $57 million. There were also no tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game, announced. The […]
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Pomona DUI Checkpoint Snares 20 Drivers

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Pomona police cited 20 drivers for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license during a driving under the influence operation Saturday. In addition to the 20 drivers cited, five motorists had their vehicles towed, according to the Pomona Police Department’s Traffic Division. The checkpoint was held from 9 p.m. Friday until 2 a.m. […]

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One Year Ago Today (April 30, 2021)…Man Charged with Rape-Murder of Woman 41 Years Ago in Anaheim

One Year Ago Today (April 30, 2021)…A 64-year-old man was awaiting extradition on charges related to the sexual assault and killing of a 79-year-old woman in her apartment 41 years ago, police said. Andre William Lepere of Alamogordo, New Mexico, was arrested Wednesday on a murder charge, according to Anaheim police Sgt. Shane Carringer. Lepere […]
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