25 Recruits Injured When SUV Plows into Group on LASD Training Run

More than two dozen law enforcement recruits were injured, five critically, when they were hit by an SUV while running in formation Wednesday morning near the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s training center in South Whittier. The motorist, a 22-year-old Diamond Bar man, was taken into custody by authorities near the scene of the crash, […]

Winds Batter Parts of Southland, Prompting Wildfire Warnings

Gusting Santa Ana winds pounded parts of the Southland Wednesday, combining with low humidity levels to prompt red flag warnings of critical fire danger that will be in effect throughout the day across much of the region. While the red flag warning will be in effect until 7 p.m. Wednesday, forecasters noted that winds began […]

2,200 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in LA County, Hospitalizations Up Again

Los Angeles County logged another 2,215 COVID-19 infections Wednesday, while the number of virus-positive patients in local hospitals continued to creep upward. The seven-day average daily rate of people testing positive for the virus also continued to climb upward, reaching 7.1%, up from 5.6% a week ago, according to the county Department of Public Health. […]

Lawsuit Seeks Housing for Homeless Veterans at VA Campus in West LA

A group of veterans is suing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, seeking permanent housing for thousands of homeless veterans on and around its West Los Angeles campus, according to court papers obtained Wednesday. The 14 plaintiffs allege the VA has failed in its duty to provide housing and health care to veterans with disabilities, […]

Small Brush Fire Contained in Hansen Dam Area

A brush fire was contained Wednesday after burning about a quarter-acre of brush in the Hansen Dam area. Firefighters were sent to the 12200 block of West Osborne Street at about 1:30 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The fire was contained by about 2 p.m., though crews were set to remain […]

Orange County Water Polo Coach Convicted of Sex Assaults on 9 Girls

A well-known water polo coach has been convicted of sexual assaults on nine girls he coached and a misdemeanor assault on a 10th, according to verdicts announced Wednesday in a Santa Ana courtroom. Bahram Hojreh, 46, was convicted Tuesday of 22 felony counts including lewd or lascivious acts with a minor under 14, lewd acts […]

Jury Begins Deliberations in Actor Danny Masterson’s Rape Trial

Jurors began deliberations Wednesday in the trial of “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson, who is charged with raping three women in his Hollywood Hills home between 2001 and 2003. In closing arguments Tuesday, a prosecutor said Masterson used “force, fear or threats” to sexually assault the women and should be convicted of rape. But […]

`Hogan’s Heroes’ Actor Robert Clary Dies at 96

French actor Robert Clary, best known for his portrayal of war prisoner Cpl. Louis LeBeau in the quirky sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes,” died Wednesday at age 96. His daughter, Kim Wright, told The Hollywood Reporter that Clary died Wednesday morning at his home in Los Angeles. Clary was the last surviving principal cast member of “Hogan’s […]

Suspect Wounded by Police Officer in Santa Ana

A suspect was shot and wounded by a police officer in Santa Ana Wednesday, authorities said. The shooting happened around 2:05 p.m. in the 100 block of South McClay Street, according to Sgt. Maria Lopez of the Santa Ana Police Department. No officers were hurt, Lopez said. Further details were not immediately available.

Judge Slightly Pares Gay Couple’s Suit Against Reproductive Center

A judge has slightly trimmed a gay couple’s lawsuit against a Pasadena-based reproductive center in which they allege their wishes to have a son were thwarted when a female embryo was wrongly implanted in their gestational carrier. During a hearing Monday, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Teresa Beaudet dismissed the negligence claim within the lawsuit […]

Police Seek To Identify Man Who Stole ATM From Palm Springs Business

Police asked for the public’s help Wednesday to identify a man who stole an ATM device from the front counter of a business in Palm Springs. Officers responded on Oct. 20 to a business in the 300 block of North Palm Canyon Drive after the owners reported thousands of dollars being stolen from their business […]