8,000-Plus New COVID Cases in LA County and 20 More Deaths
Nearly 8,100 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Los Angeles County, along with 20 more deaths, but the number of virus patients hospitalized took a sharp downward turn. According to state figures released Friday, there were 1,247 COVID-positive patients in county hospitals as of Friday, a surprisingly large single-day decline from 1,329 on Thursday. […]
Kat Von D Appeals Judge’s Arbitration Denial in Former Manager’s Suit
Kat Von D is appealing a judge’s ruling that the ex-manager of Von D’s now-shuttered High Voltage Tattoo store in West Hollywood does not have to arbitrate her claims that she was wrongfully fired in 2020 for expressing concerns about her boss’ alleged disregard for coronavirus mandates and health concerns. After hearing arguments on June […]
LA County Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly in June
Los Angeles County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose slightly to 5.3% in June, up from a revised 5.2% in May, according to the latest figures released by the state Employment Development Department. The 5.3% rate was well below the 9.7% rate in June 2021. In Orange County, where seasonally adjusted figures were not available, the […]
Cedars-Sinai Awards $36.5 Million to Los Angeles-Based Nonprofits
During the past year, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has awarded a record $36.5 million in grants and sponsorships to more than 200 local nonprofits working in healthcare, civic engagement and other sectors of the health care industry, the organization announced. “Cedars-Sinai is committed to improving the health of everyone in our community by investing in the […]
Windy, Dry Conditions Raise Fire Danger in LA Mountains
A red flag warning of critical wildfire conditions will remain in place until early Saturday morning in the Los Angeles County mountains, with forecasters calling for dry and windy weather. The warning issued by the National Weather Service took effect at 1 p.m. Friday and will be in force until 6 a.m. Saturday for a […]
Shooter Drill Scheduled at Middle School For Palm Desert Sheriff Deputies
An active shooter drill is scheduled Saturday in the Desert Sands Unified School District for Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station deputies. The drill is set for Saturday morning at the Palm Desert Charter Middle School, 74-200 Rutledge Drive. The simulation will include law enforcement presence, role players, loudspeakers and other props to simulate a critical incident […]
Riverside County’s Jobless Rate Bumps Back up to 4 Percent
Gains in multiple sectors of the regional economy were offset by losses in others, pushing Riverside County’s unemployment rate back up to 4% last month, according to the latest figures released by the California Employment Development Department. The jobless rate in June, based on preliminary EDD estimates, was 4%, compared to 3.4% in May. According […]
Riverside County’s COVID Hospitalizations Climb, But Active Virus Cases Drop
The number of people hospitalized with a coronavirus infection in Riverside County has climbed, but the confirmed active virus case count dropped during the past week, according to the Riverside University Health System. A comparison of data over the past seven days showed COVID-19 hospitalizations countywide were 260, compared to 222 a week ago, with […]
At Least One Person Killed In Crash In Banning
At least one person was killed Saturday in a crash in Banning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash took place at 195S. Highland Springs Ave. and was reported at 5:13 a.m., the CHP reported. There’s no word yet on the age and gender of the victim. No other injuries were reported. The name […]
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 $790 million. One ticket each with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, was sold in Delaware, New Jersey and New York and are each worth […]
One Year Ago Today (July 23, 2021)…Dodger Pitcher Trevor Bauer’s TRO Extension Hearing Delayed
One Year Ago Today (July 23, 2021)…A woman who alleges Dodger pitcher Trevor Bauer assaulted her during a pair of sexual encounters will have to wait until early next month to know if her temporary restraining order will be extended after a judge granted a delay in’s scheduled hearing so Bauer’s attorney can study recently […]
