Bass to Return to Los Angeles Following Three-Day Washington, D.C. Trip

Mayor Karen Bass Friday is expected to return later Friday following meetings with White House officials and President Joe Biden, as part of the third and final day of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting. Bass will be among several mayors visiting the White House, and continue meeting federal leaders, to discuss challenges facing […]

Southland in for Four Days of Rain from Series of Storm Systems

A series of storms is headed to the Southland Friday, bringing several days of anticipated wet weather, with the heaviest rain expected Sunday into Monday. Light rain is expected to begin falling Friday night and continuing through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. However, the light rain is expected to be off-and-on. “The […]

Average LA County Gas Price Drops for 15th Consecutive Day

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Friday to its lowest amount since Feb. 2, 2023, decreasing six-tenths of a cent to $4.578. The average price has dropped 15 consecutive days, decreasing 17.9 cents, including 1.4 cents Thursday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price […]

LA Times Journalists to Conduct One-Day `Unfair Labor Practices Strike’

Los Angeles Times journalists will conduct the first newsroom union work stoppage in the 142-year history of the newspaper Friday, one day after management disclosed that substantial layoffs were coming due to a widening budget deficit. The one-day unfair labor practices strike was prompted by management’s request to waive seniority provisions in the union’s contract […]

Armed Suspects Rob Four Locations in Hollywood Area

Two armed suspects wearing ski masks who police said are responsible for a series of robberies in the Hollywood and Studio City area are on the loose Friday. The suspects robbed at least four locations, beginning with Mexican restaurant Poquito Mas at 8:30 p.m. Thursday at 3701 Cahuenga Blvd. in Studio City, Fox News reported. […]

Three Wounded, Two Critically, in Northridge Shooting

Three people — two in critical condition — are in the hospital Friday after they were shot inside a vehicle in Northridge. The shooting was reported at 2:30 a.m. Friday and Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a 7-Eleven near Corbin Avenue and Parthenia Street where they learned the victims were inside a vehicle […]

Jury Deadlocks in Costco Shooting Trial of Ex-LAPD Officer

Jurors are deadlocked in the trial of a former Los Angeles police officer suspected of fatally shooting a developmentally disabled man and critically wounding the victim’s parents at the Corona Costco, and the process for a new trial is underway Friday. Salvador Alejandro Sanchez, 33, of Corona, is charged with voluntary manslaughter and two counts […]

Presale Passes to Go On Sale Friday for 2024 Coachella Valley Music Festival

Presale passes are set to go on sale Friday for the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which will be headlined by Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat, No Doubt and Tyler, The Creator. The presale for weekend passes will officially start at 11 a.m. Friday at Coachella.com. Lana Del Rey is set to perform […]

L.A. City Commission Votes to Preserve Marilyn Monroe’s Former Brentwood Home

A Los Angeles city commission has voted to preserve the former Brentwood home of Marilyn Monroe and is working Friday to have it designated a historic-cultural monument after it was almost demolished last year at the request of the property owner. The five-member Cultural Heritage Commission voted unanimously Thursday to prevent demolition efforts of the […]

Book Soup, Vroman’s Bookstores Up for Sale, Owner Says

Vroman’s and Book Soup — among the oldest, largest and best-loved independent bookstores in Southern California — are up for sale, and the stores’ owner is seeking bids Friday. “As I approach my 80th birthday, it’s time to begin the process of retiring and finding new ownership outside of the Sheldon family,” Joel Sheldon said […]

One Year Ago Today (January 19, 2023)…Eric Weinberg Denies Women’s Civil Sexual Assault Allegations

One Year Ago Today (January 19, 2023)…Scrubs” producer Eric Weinberg, who has pleaded not guilty to 18 criminal counts of sexual assault, also is denying the allegations of two women who have filed separate civil suits against him. In their Los Angeles Superior Court complaints filed Nov. 7, plaintiffs identified only as C.D. and A.B. […]