Army Corps Begins “Phase 2” of Debris Removal

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Tuesday it has officially begun its “Phase 2” wildfire-debris removal effort, beginning with two Pasadena Unified School District campuses that were destroyed in the Eaton Fire. The announcement marked a key milestone in the wildfire recovery effort, which began with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency engaging in Phase […]

Students Join Anti-ICE Demonstrations in DTLA

Hundreds of high school students marched through downtown Los Angeles Tuesday in protest of stepped up federal enforcement against illegal immigration, marking the third straight day of demonstrations in the downtown area. Students, believed to be from Marshall and Garfield high schools, and possibly other campuses, began marching late Tuesday morning, with some eventually converging […]

Producer Convicted on Two Counts of First Degree Murder in OD Case

A Hollywood producer was convicted Tuesday of two counts of first-degree murder for the drug overdose deaths of a model and her friend, along with charges of sexually assaulting seven other women. The downtown Los Angeles jury deliberated for about 2 1/2 days before reaching their verdicts in the trial of David Brian Pearce, 42. […]

Grammys, FireAid Concert Raise Close to $125M for Wildfire Relief

The Grammy Awards and last week’s FireAid benefit concerts raised close to $125 million for those affected by the recent wildfires, organizers said Tuesday. Last Thursday’s FireAid concerts, held at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Inglewood, featured a diverse lineup, including Red Hot Chili Peppers, Katy Perry, No Doubt, Earth, Wind & Fire, […]

Lakers Welcome Luka Doncic

The Lakers introduced Luka Doncic Tuesday at a news conference at their El Segundo training facility, two days after announcing a trade with the Dallas Mavericks that brought them the third-highest scorer in NBA history. “I’m just very happy to be here for this opportunity,” Doncic told reporters. “This is the Lakers. It’s one of […]

Extra Tenant, Pet Evictions Temporarily Prohibited in Response to Fire Displacement

The City Council Tuesday approved an ordinance that will temporarily prohibit landlords from evicting tenants for having unauthorized occupants and pets who have been displaced by the multiple fires that erupted in January. In a 14-0 vote, council members backed the ordinance that is expected to be in effect for one year — a measure […]

Chilean National Charged with Breaking into Newport Beach Home

A Chilean national was charged Tuesday with breaking into a Newport Beach home. Cristopher Andres Ramirezsilva, 30, of Santiago, Chile, was charged with two counts of burglary and two counts of vandalism, all felonies, as well as misdemeanor counts of possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest. He also faces a sentencing enhancement for […]

LA Supervisors Support Assembly Bill to Freeze Rent

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors expressed support Tuesday for a state Assembly bill that would freeze rental rates in the county and establish a $10,000 penalty for price gouging until January 2026. The bill, introduced by Assemblyman Isaac Bryan, D-Los Angeles, is meant to address the fears of increased costs in the area […]

Deadly Shooting in North Hollywood

A man in his 50s was fatally shot Tuesday near North Hollywood Park, authorities said. Officers responded near the intersection of Tujunga Avenue and Magnolia Boulevard around 1:40 p.m. Tuesday to reports of shots fired, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Paramedics arrived at the location to administer life-saving measures but pronounced the victim […]

Woman Sues Motel 6, Wyndham, Red Roof Inn for Alleged Sex Trafficking

A woman who alleges she was raped by guests nearly 1,000 times at motels operated by a trio of nationwide brands sued all three Tuesday, alleging the companies regularly profit from sex trafficking and do not do enough to stop it. The plaintiff is identified only as Jane AB Doe in the Los Angeles Superior […]

LAPD Sgt Arrested on Suspicion of Fatal Hit-and-Run in Tustin

A Los Angeles police sergeant was behind bars Tuesday in connection with a hit-and-run that killed a 19-year-old man in Tustin. Carlos Gonzalo Coronel was due in court Tuesday afternoon on a probation violation accusation stemming from a DUI in 2011, according to court records. Coronel pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of driving […]