9 Injured Firefighters, 2 Critically in CNG-Powered Truck Explosion

Nine firefighters were injured Thursday, two critically, when a 100-gallon compressed natural gas cylinder being used to power a semi-truck exploded near the Port of Los Angeles. Firefighters were sent to the 1100 block of North Alameda Street shortly before 7 a.m. on a report of a vehicle fire, according to Los Angeles Fire Department […]

Tiger Woods Tied For 57th at Genesis Invitational

Tiger Woods shot a 1-over 72 Thursday in his first round in an official PGA Tour event since having his ankle fused, tying for 57th among 70 golfers in The Genesis Invitational at The Riviera Country Club. Woods had five birdies and six bogeys on the Pacific Palisades course, birdieing the first, fourth, sixth, 11th […]

Dead Elderly Man Identified in Multi-Vehicle Crash in Rosemead

A 65-year-old man was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the San Bernardino (10) Freeway Thursday near Rosemead. California Highway Patrol officers were called at 3:35 a.m. to the crash on the westbound freeway at San Gabriel Boulevard, CHP Officer Sean Lough told City News Service. According to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical […]

Two Charged in Random Shooting Spree Killing Teen, 3 Others

Two men suspected in a random shooting spree in southeastern Los Angeles County that left four people dead, including a 14-year-old boy, and two others injured, were charged Thursday with four counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder. Gary Garcia Jr., 42, and Timberland Wayne McKneely, 20, are “alleged to have embarked on […]

Middle-Aged Man Convicted of Fatal Motel Shooting in Stanton

A 42-year-old man was convicted Thursday of gunning down the abusive boyfriend of one of his associates in a Stanton motel. Joel Brandon Martinez was convicted of second-degree murder and conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of a gun by a felon, all felonies. Jurors also found true a sentencing enhancement for discharge of […]

LA Opens Local Assistance Center in Response to Storm Recovery

As part of ongoing recovery efforts for residents impacted by recent heavy storms, the city of Los Angeles Thursday will open the first of three “one-day” local assistance centers. Each center will be a “one-stop shop” where Angelenos can ask questions and obtain information on recovery services and assistance available from government agencies and nonprofits, […]

Barricaded Suspect Surrenders; Man Found Dead at Scene

Authorities Thursday identified a man whom police found dead after another man surrendered following an hourslong barricade in a Glendale residence. Officers responded to the 3300 block of Reta Street on Wednesday afternoon regarding an assault, according to Glendale Police Department Sgt. Victor Jackson. Responding officers discovered evidence of an assault but were unable to […]

LAX, Burbank Airports to Receive $89.3M Grant to Improve Passenger Experience

LAX and Hollywood Burbank are among four California airports that will receive a combined $89.3 million from a federal grant intended to address growing demand for air travel and support projects to improve the passenger experience, the state’s two U.S. senators announced Thursday. Sens. Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler said the funding comes from the […]

Man Pleads Not Guilty in Killing of Ex-Laker’s Brother

A man pleaded not guilty Thursday in the shooting death of the younger brother of former Lakers star Michael Cooper at a Pasadena park last November. Aaron Miguel Conell, 24, of Pasadena, is accused of the Nov. 18 killing of Mickey Cooper, 64, at Washington Park. Conell is also charged with one count of attempted […]

Driver who Plowed into Fullerton Crowd Convicted of Hit-Run

A 27-year-old man who plowed his pickup into a crowd of pedestrians on a sidewalk in downtown Fullerton five years ago was convicted Thursday of hit-and-run, but a mistrial was declared on a charge alleging he was impaired, with jurors unable to reach a decision on that count. Jurors deadlocked 7-5 in favor of guilt […]

Encino Tax Prep Company Owner Pleads Guilty to Tax Charge

The owner of an Encino tax preparation company pleaded guilty Thursday to helping a client file a false tax return that underreported the client’s income, and admitted causing a loss to the Internal Revenue Service of more than $400,000. Bijan Kohanzad, 62, of Calabasas, pleaded guilty in downtown Los Angeles to one federal count of […]