Barger Calls on Landfill Operators to Provide Relocation Assistance Services

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is asking the operators of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, which has been repeatedly cited for health and air quality violations, Friday to provide relocation assistance services for those who live near the landfill and have been affected by the odors coming from the landfill. In a letter Barger sent […]

Firefighters Knock Down Blaze in Wilmington

A fire with heavy flames at a two-story residence in Wilmington was quickly extinguished Friday. The fire was reported at 4:38 a.m and fire crews responded to 822 N. Lakme Ave. between Anaheim Street and Harry Bridges Boulevard where they found heavy fire on the upper floor and attic of the residence’s detached two-story, second […]

Woman With Alzheimer’s Disease Reported Missing in North Hollywood

A 77-year-old woman who police say has Alzheimer’s disease was reported missing Friday after she was last seen in North Hollywood. Sherie Roberta Miller was last seen Thursday at 8 p.m. near the 12800 block of Riverside Drive, east of Coldwater Canyon Boulevard and north of the Ventura (101) Freeway, according to the Los Angeles […]

LA Sanitation Officials: Storms Overwhelmed Sewage System, Causing Overflows

Los Angeles County sanitation officials blamed the intense rain from this week’s storms for overloading the regional wastewater system, leading to numerous sewage spills that led to the closure of beaches which are in place Friday in San Pedro and Long Beach. County and Long Beach officials announced that as much as 8 million gallons […]

Average LA County Gas Price Rises for 15th Consecutive Day

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Friday for the 15th consecutive day, increasing eight-tenths of a cent to $4.729, one day after rising seven-tenths of a cent. The average price has risen 19 cents over the past 15 days, according to figures from the AAA and […]

Riverside County Department of Waste Resources to Offer Composting Program

The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources has announced it will offer a free Master Composter Certificate Training program in Palm Desert for residents who are interested in a more advanced look at home composting and is encouraging people to enroll in it Friday. Starting March 9, in-person training classes will be in Palm Desert […]

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to Close Monday to Wednesday for Road Repairs

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is set to close Monday to Wednesday for the continuance of road repairs due to damage from the storm. “This week’s storms prevented all permanent repairs from being completed, so additional closure days are now required,” tramway spokesman Greg Purdy wrote in a statement. “We regret the inconvenience this is […]

Sentencing Due for Downey Man Who Sold Fatal Fentanyl Dose

A Downey man is expected to be sentenced Friday for selling fentanyl-laced prescription pills that caused the death of a 17-year-old girl. Jonathan Limas-Reyes, 27, pleaded guilty in August to a felony charge of distribution of fentanyl, which carries a prison sentence of up to 20 years, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. According to […]

14-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing in Lynwood

A 14-year-old boy who authorities said has an undisclosed medical condition was reported missing Friday after he was last seen in Lynwood. Abiel Morales who was last seen running away on Thursday at 3 p.m. on the 10900 block of California Avenue, between Alma and Elizabeth avenues, the Sheriff’s Information Bureau said. Abiel is Latino, […]

Slight Increase Extends Streak of Rising Average Riverside County Gas Prices

The streak of increases to the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County was extended Friday to 14 days with an increase of three-tenths of a cent to $4.593, one day after it rose 1.1 cents. The average price has risen 23.1 cents over the past 14 days, according to […]

One Year Ago Today (February 9, 2023)…Woman Sexually Abused by Harvey Weinstein Files Civil Court Papers

One Year Ago Today (February 9, 2023)…A former model/actress whom Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted in her Beverly Hills hotel room in 2013 filed court papers raising civil allegations against the disgraced producer. The plaintiff is identified as Jane Doe #1 in the still unofficial Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit that alleges sexual battery, false imprisonment, […]