Athlete, Activist Billie Jean King to Marshal 2025 Tournament of Roses

Hailed as a sports legend and champion of equality, tennis great Billie Jean King was named Monday the grand marshal of the 2025 Tournament of Roses, meaning she will lead the 136th Rose Parade and take part in pregame ceremonies during the 111th Rose Bowl Game. King, 80, has long been regarded as one of […]

1,200 Israeli Flags Displayed in Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills elected and community leaders gathered early Monday to mark the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, one of several events to mark the occasion, while dozens of pro-Palestine protesters staged a walk out and march around the USC campus. Beverly Hills leaders acknowledged the anniversary at Beverly Gardens Park […]

LB House Explosion Under Investigation

Authorities were investigating the cause of an explosion that destroyed a residential property in Long Beach Monday and injured one person. Firefighters were sent to the 2800 block of Gale Avenue about 11 a.m., according to the Long Beach police and fire departments. The blast destroyed a back house on the property, Long Beach Fire […]

Man Re-Convicted for Kidnap, Rape, Murder

A man whose conviction and death sentence were overturned for the kidnapping, rape, robbery and murder of a woman who had been shopping at a Pasadena mall nearly 36 years ago was found guilty again Monday of the crime. The downtown Los Angeles jury found Ronald Anthony Jones guilty of first-degree murder for the Oct. […]

NoHo Health Center Breaks Ground

Los Angeles County officials Monday broke ground on what will be a 50,000 square foot health center in North Hollywood, which they say will enhance healthcare access and improve overall wellness for residents. Located at 5300 West Tujunga Boulevard, just a few blocks away from Metro’s Red Line station, the L.A. County Department of Public […]

Stabbing Suspect Shot by SMPD

A man who allegedly stabbed a Santa Monica police officer outside police headquarters, prompting the officer to fatally shoot him, was identified Monday. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner identified the man as Deyaa Abdelhadi Halaibeh, 28. The attack occurred at about 5:20 p.m. Saturday outside police headquarters at 333 Olympic Drive, according […]

Senior Killed Crossing Street in Reseda

A 68-year-old man who was killed when he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross a Reseda street was identified Monday. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department ‘s West Valley Division were called at 9 p.m. Friday to Reseda and Victory boulevards regarding a person down. When they arrived, officers learned a […]

Motorcyclist Killed in Crash with Bus in Gardena ID’d

A 54-year-old motorcyclist who was killed when he rear-ended a bus and struck another vehicle in Gardena was identified Monday. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner identified him as Moreno Valley resident Ernest Ridgle. The crash occurred at 6:10 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Western Avenue and 139th Street, the Gardena Police […]

Evicted Tenants Seek $1M in Attorneys’ Fees

Tenants of the Barrington Plaza apartments, who won a major victory in July when a judge finalized a ruling finding the building’s owners improperly ordered tenants to vacate while never intending to “permanently” remove the units from the rental market, are now seeking nearly $1 million in attorneys’ fees. The rent-controlled three-tower complex is owned […]

Domestic Violence Suspect Arrested in Norwalk

A man suspected of domestic violence was taken into custody Monday following a barricade in a residential neighborhood in Norwalk. Deputies were sent to the 13000 block of Norwalk Boulevard about 8 a.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. A sheriff’s Special Weapons Team and crisis negotiators were sent to the scene, and […]

Apps Open for LA County At-Home Kitchen Program

Applications are now open for L.A. County residents interested in operating a mini-restaurant from their homes, officials announced Monday. Under the county’s Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation, or MEHKO, program, county residents are able to operate food facilities from their homes or other private cooking spaces. Applications are available at publichealth.lacounty.gov/eh/business/microenterprise-home-kitchen-operation.htm. Permits are expected to be […]