Air Force’s ‘6th Generation’ B-21 Bomber Unveiled in Palmdale
The U.S. Air Force’s first new, long-range strike bomber since 1988 was unveiled Friday in Palmdale. While the B-21 Raider isn’t expected to be operational and introduced into service for several more years, the Air Force called Friday’s ceremonial unveiling at Northrop Grumman’s production facilities “a significant milestone in the Air Force’s effort to modernize […]
Orange County COVID-19 Numbers Continue Seasonal Rise
The number of people hospitalized with a coronavirus infection in Orange County has surpassed 300, according to the latest state data. As of Friday, 303 COVID-19 positive patients were hospitalized, with 48 being treated in intensive care. Orange County’s coronavirus case rates and hospitalizations have continued an upswing, corresponding with an expected winter wave that […]
Police Wound Suspect in Anaheim Officer-Involved Shooting
An 18-year-old man is hospitalized Saturday after being shot by police in Anaheim, authorities said. Officers from the Anaheim Police Department responded at 10:25 p.m. Friday to a shots fired call at a large house party in the 900 block of South Sherrill Street, Sgt. Shane Carringer told City News Service. Police arrived at the […]
Rain Falls in Parts of LA County, but Dual Storms Appear to Weaken
Intermittent light rain is expected to continue across parts of the Southland this weekend as the second of two storm systems moves into the region, but forecasters said the one-two punch will likely result in less precipitation in the Los Angeles area than originally expected. According to the National Weather Service, the second storm system […]
LA County Logs 4,700 More COVID Cases as Infections Keep Surging
Another 4,744 COVID-19 infections have been reported by Los Angeles County, continuing a surge in daily cases that could soon lead to a renewed requirement for people to wear masks at all indoor public spaces. The new cases Friday gave the county a cumulative total from throughout the pandemic of 3,552,019. Another 14 deaths were […]
Santa Claus to Join 30th Annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade
The city will host its 30th annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade Saturday evening with Santa Claus, four grand marshals and much more. The annual lights parade will be held at 5:45 p.m. Saturday on Palm Canyon Drive between West Ramon Road and East Tachevah Road, according to city officials “We invite the entire […]
Holiday Celebration Saturday for County’s Foster Care Kids
A Christmas celebration is planned Saturday for hundreds of Riverside County youths in foster care, as well as their families, who will be treated to meals, gifts and a host of activities intended to brighten the Holidays. The second annual “Winter Wonderland” event, hosted by the county Office of Education, is scheduled to begin at […]
Laurel Foundation to Host Toy Drive Fundraiser to Help Transgender Youth
The Laurel Foundation will host its annual toy drive and fundraiser Saturday aimed at helping youth who are transgender, gender diverse and/or affected by HIV/AIDS. The 34th annual toy drive and fundraiser hosted by Sam Leslie and Ashan Leslie will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at their residence, which will be disclosed upon a ticket […]
La Santa Cecilia to Headline Saturday’s 30th Annual Indio Tamale Festival
La Santa Cecilia, The Egyptian Lover and Together Pangea will headline the 30th annual Indio International Tamale Festival Saturday evening, which will feature traditional dances, a tamale judging contest and more. The festival will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m., according to festival officials. This […]
Santa, Elves and City Officials to Roll Through Hemet for Christmas Parade
Along with Santa Claus, candy canes, sugars plums, gingerbread and other Christmas sweets will be featured Saturday during the Hemet “Candyland Christmas Parade.” The event is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday, beginning at the intersection of Florida Avenue and Gilbert Street. It will run west to east, covering roughly 1.5 miles, ending at Florida and […]
One Year Ago Today (December 3, 2021)…Long Beach Named One of the Best LGBTQ Cities for 10th Consecutive Year
One Year Ago Today (December 3, 2021)…For the 10th straight year, Long Beach has been named one of the best cities in the nation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer inclusion in municipal law and policy, earning a perfect score and 11 bonus points, the city announced. Long Beach was one of 506 cities […]