Bass and six LA City Council Members Continue Talks in D.C.

Mayor Karen Bass and a delegation of six City Council members are set to meet Tuesday with national leaders in Washington, D.C., the second of several days of meetings to advocate for additional resources for the city — a day after Bass reported that, during the first day, “I think we definitely moved several of […]

Same Judge to Preside Over Former Employees’ Suits Against Lizzo

A judge has found that two lawsuits involving former Lizzo employees who accuse the singer of repeated sexual and racial harassment are similar enough that he will preside over both of them. On Monday, Santa Monica Superior Court Judge Mark H. Epstein “related” the case filed by ex-Lizzo wardrobe designer Asha Daniels on Sept. 21 […]

T.I., Wife Tiny Harris Want Remainder of Woman’s Suit Dismissed

Rapper T.I. and his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, who are seeking nearly $165,000 in attorneys’ fees and costs from a judge Tuesday after winning dismissal of most of the claims in a woman’s defamation suit against the hip hop couple, now want her remaining claims dismissed. Having won dismissal of five of plaintiff Sabrina Peterson’s […]

Man in Critical Condition After Shooting Near 170 Freeway

A man was hospitalized and is in critical condition Tuesday after a shooting outside of a tiny home development in North Hollywood. Officers from Los Angeles Police Department’s North Hollywood Division responded at 2:21 a.m. to 6099 Laurel Canyon Blvd., east of the Hollywood (170) Freeway and upon their arrival they found the victim suffering […]

Three Killed in North Hollywood Shooting; Suspects at Large

Three people were fatally shot in North Hollywood and Tuesday police are looking for the suspects, who are on the loose. Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a shots fired call at Lankershim Boulevard and Moorpark Street at 9:30 p.m. Monday where they found the victims outside a Mexican restaurant, LAPD Officer Tony Im […]

Legal Battle Between Nichelle Nichols’ Son, Ex-Manager Put on Hold

The dueling litigation between the only child of “Star Trek” actress Nichelle Nichols and her former manager, which involves allegations of elder abuse and undue influence, has been put on hold after the ex-manager filed for bankruptcy earlier this month. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Stephen I. Goorvitch issued his ruling Monday in the litigation […]

No Tickets Sold With All Six Powerball Lottery Numbers

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing to $49 million. One ticket each with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number was sold in Florida and Georgia. They are each worth $1 million, according to the Multi-State […]

Average Southland Gas Prices Drop for 18th Consecutive Day

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Tuesday for the 18th consecutive day, decreasing 3.9 cents to $5.744. The average price has dropped 57.1 cents over the past 18 days, including 1 cent Monday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. The decreasing […]

Board Set to Accept Allotment for CARE Court Program

The Board of Supervisors Tuesday is slated to approve a funding agreement with the California State Bar for $4.98 million to cover costs incurred by the Riverside County Office of the Public Defender for handling a program that seeks to treat mentally ill individuals who are on the streets, at risk of homelessness or likely […]

Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake Reported Off Coast of San Diego

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake has been reported off the coast of Los Angeles Tuesday at 1:29 a.m. by the U.S. Geological Survey. It was centered 33.6 miles southeast of Avalon on Catalina Island and 33.9 miles southwest of Oceanside. It was reported zero miles deep. The earthquake was centered 34.4 miles southwest of San Clemente […]

One Year Ago Today (October 17, 2022)…Jury Told to Start Deliberations Anew in Trial of Ex-UCLA Campus Gynecologist

One Year Ago Today (October 17, 2022)…A jury was ordered to begin its deliberations anew in the trial of a former UCLA campus gynecologist charged with sexually abusing seven female patients. For a medical reason, a juror was replaced Monday afternoon with an alternate following a weeklong break in deliberations, prompting Superior Court Judge Michael […]