Alleged Sheriff’s Deputy Killer Awaits Court Appearance

The man suspected in the fatal ambush shooting of a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy was jailed without bail Tuesday awaiting word on possible criminal charges, while his family insisted he is not a “coward” — as the sheriff called him — but is mentally ill and not in his right mind. Kevin Cataneo Salazar, […]

LA Launches Application for Emergency Rental Assistance

The city of Los Angeles Tuesday launched its Emergency Renters Assistance Program, with the aim of providing financial assistance toward back rent to low-income renters at risk of homelessness due to COVID-19 or other financial hardships. “We must do more to keep people housed, and I want to make sure eligible Angelenos begin applying today […]

L.A. City Council Honors Civil Rights Leader Rev. James Lawson

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday honored civil rights leader Rev. James Lawson, three days ahead of his 95th birthday, by declaring Sept. 22 as “Rev. James Lawson Jr. Day” annually in the city. The council recently passed a resolution commemorating Lawson, and a celebration was held in Council Chambers during Tuesday’s meeting. Lawson did […]

Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation of Bank in Northridge

A Chase bank branch in Northridge was evacuated Tuesday due to a bomb threat. Officers were sent to the 19500 block of Plummer Street at about 10 a.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Police said a bomb squad was dispatched to the scene. Authorities later said the area was deemed safe after their […]

L.A. City Council OKs New General Manager for Department of Transportation

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday confirmed Pasadena Transportation Director Laura Rubio-Cornejo as the new general manager of the L.A. Department of Transportation. Without discussion, the council voted 12-0 to appoint Rubio-Cornejo, who was nominated by Mayor Karen Bass on Aug. 29. Council members Heather Hutt, Curren Price and Katy Yaroslavsky were absent during the […]

Disney Looks to Enhance Theme Parks & Cruises with $60B Investment

The Burbank-based Walt Disney Co. plans to double its investment in its theme park and cruise ship businesses over the next 10 years, with plans to spend about $60 billion to expand and enhance its destination attractions. “We’re incredibly mindful of the financial underpinning of the company, the need to continue to grow in terms […]

Danny Masterson’s Wife Files for Divorce After Actor’s Rape Sentence

Roughly two weeks after “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for raping two women, his wife — actress Bijou Phillips — has filed for divorce. “Ms. Phillips has decided to file for divorce from her husband during this unfortunate time,” her attorney, Peter Lauzon, told TMZ, […]

Suspects Escape After CHP Officers Shoot at Them During Traffic Stop

Two California Highway Patrol officers were involved in a shooting with multiple suspects during a traffic stop in the Compton area, and authorities are searching for the suspects Tuesday. The incident began about 11:20 p.m. Monday, when officers saw a white Kia Optima that was speeding east on Alondra Boulevard near Main Street, according to […]

Nine Arrests Announced in Retail Theft Investigation

Authorities Tuesday announced nine recent arrests in connection with ongoing investigations into Southland flash mob retail crimes. On Sept. 14, detectives targeted a business in the 3700 block of Crenshaw Boulevard “in an attempt to resolve theft incidents,” the Los Angeles Police Department said. Detectives made nine arrests as follows: — two for felony “organized […]

Deaths of Models Found in Downtown Apartments Appear Unrelated

Police Tuesday said their investigation into the deaths of two models who were found in their downtown Los Angeles apartments has so far resulted in “no evidence to suggest that the deaths … are related to one another.” Maleesa Mooney, 31, was found dead in her apartment in the 200 block of South Figueroa Street […]

LAPD Officers Expand Lawsuit Allegations Over Photo Releases

One of the large groups of LAPD officers with sensitive assignments who have sued the city, alleging their safety was affected by the release of department photographs earlier this year through the California Public Records Act, is now making additional allegations, including malpractice by the City Attorney’s Office. Prior to the department making the photos […]