91st Hollywood Christmas Parade Set for Sunday

Retired Col. Paris D. Davis, who was awarded the Medal of Honor in March — nearly 60 years after being nominated for his heroism during the Vietnam War — will be the grand marshal of Sunday’s 91st Hollywood Christmas Parade. “I am honored and very grateful to be chosen as Grand Marshal of the Hollywood […]

Jane Doe Opposes Harvey Weinstein’s Access to Her Social Media Accounts

A former model/actress suing Harvey Weinstein for sexual assault wants to block the disgraced producer’s access to her private social media and communications information. The plaintiff is identified as Jane Doe No. 1 in the Santa Monica Superior Court lawsuit, which alleges sexual battery, false imprisonment, negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Doe’s attorneys […]

Increased Law Enforcement Presence Planed For Black Friday, Shopping Season

Tens of thousands of shoppers will head to malls and stores Friday for Black Friday with the Los Angeles Police Department committed to “operating with heightened awareness and increased vigilance during the busy holiday shopping season.” “Recognizing the potential for heightened criminal activity and an increased number of shoppers, the LAPD is working hard to […]

It May Pay to Wait for Deals this Holiday Season in Orange County

The economy has shown signs of improvement and retailers are well-stocked, but consumers are spending less, so it might pay off for Black Friday bargain hunters to wait for better deals deeper into this holiday season, according to a Chapman University economics expert. “Things for the consumer are better,” Raymond Sfeir, director of the A. […]

Man Shot to Death in South Los Angeles Neighborhood

A man was shot to death Friday morning in a residential neighborhood in South Los Angeles. The shooting occurred at 2:27 a.m. in the 6300 block of Miramonte Boulevard, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His name not released pending notification of relatives, officials said. Homicide detectives […]

Pro-Palestinian Rally Planned For Pan Pacific Park

A rally is planned for 10 a.m. Friday at Pan Pacific Park as part of a nationwide effort demanding an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, cutting all aid to Israel and lifting the siege on Gaza. Shut It Down for Palestine plans boycotts, disruptions and rallies on Black Friday “to make it clear that […]

Two Killed in West Covina Crash

Two people riding a motorcycle were killed in a multi-vehicle crash in West Covina, it was reported Friday. The crash was reported about 5 p.m. Thursday on Amar Road at Westport Street and West Covina police had all lanes of Amar Road shut down between Temple Avenue and Shadow Oak Drive for their investigation. Two […]

Celebration Featuring Dozens of Unique Christmas Trees Set Begins Friday

The Yuletide spirit will come alive Friday at the Riverside Convention Center, where the 34th annual “Festival of Trees” will be held for a two-day celebration featuring elaborately adorned firs, benefiting a Riverside County charity for children. The event, hosted by the Riverside University Health System Foundation, transforms the center into a virtual Christmas forest, […]

30th Annual Palm Springs Open to Get Underway With Play at Four Venues Friday

The 30th annual Palm Springs Open tennis tournament will get underway Friday with play at four venues in the Coachella Valley. The free tournament will begin with matches at Mission Hills Country Club and Sunrise Country Club in Rancho Mirage, the Palm Valley Country Club in Palm Desert and Indian Wells Tennis Gardens in Indian […]

Woman Found Dead Inside Ca r Submerged in Irvine Lake

Orange County Fire Authority firefighters Friday located the body of a woman inside a car that became submerged in a lake in Irvine’s Woodbridge development. The discovery was announced early Friday morning, just after midnight. The firefighters were summoned at 9:58 p.m. Thursday to the manmade lake at East Yale Loop and West Yale Loop, […]

One Year Ago Today (November 24, 2022)…Attorneys: Garcetti’s Claims of Being Sexual Harassment Victim Are Irrelevant

One Year Ago Today (November 24, 2022)…Lawyers for a Los Angeles Police Department officer who alleges he was sexually harassed by Mayor Eric Garcetti’s former senior adviser want a judge to exclude any defense evidence during the upcoming trial of the plaintiff’s lawsuit that Garcetti himself may have been the victim of sexual harassment while […]