Body Found Inside Car in West Covina

Police are continuing an investigation Thursday into a body that was found inside a dark-colored Toyota on West Covina. West Covina Police Department officers responded at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday to a cul-de-sac on Fairgrove Avenue, east of Aroma Drive, on a call regarding someone seeing a body inside a car, Lt. Tim Rodgers told City […]

Walk of Fame Star Honoring Marvel Studios President to be Unveiled Thursday

A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame honoring Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige will be unveiled Thursday, one day before the release of its latest film, “Deadpool & Wolverine.” The film’s stars, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, are set to join Feige in speaking at the 11 a.m. star-studded ceremony in front of the […]

Man Fatally Shot in Palmdale

Sheriff’s homicide detectives Thursday are investigating a fatal shooting in Palmdale that left one man dead. Deputies from the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station were called at 11:58 p.m. Wednesday to the 38200 block of 10th Street E where they found the victim, said homicide Lt. Steven De Jong. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene […]

Heat Persists into Thursday for Interior Areas, but Weekend Should Be Cooler

Dangerously hot weather is on tap for interior portions of the Southland Thursday with excessive heat warnings or advisories in place for many areas and triple-digit temperatures still likely in the Antelope Valley. “A hot weather pattern will continue away from the coast through Thursday,” according to the National Weather Service. “The low inland extend […]

Gas Prices Continue to Fall in LA, Orange County

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Thursday nine-tenths of a cent to $4.611, a day after dropping 1.5 cents. It dropped 14 of the past 16 days. The average price is 8.6 cents less than one week ago, 19 cents less than one month ago and […]

Inland Empire Temperatures Continue to Surge

Excessive heat warnings are in effect Thursday until Friday in the Coachella Valley with temperatures expected to reach 116 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The excessive heat warning will be in effect in Palm Desert, Coachella, Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Borrego Springs, Indio and La Quinta until 10 p.m. Friday. Highs are forecast […]

Two Dead in Fiery Crash on Marina Freeway

One man was killed in a fiery, two-vehicle crash when an SUV slammed into an electric pole after it was side swiped by a white pickup on the Marina (90) Freeway in Culver City authorities said Thursday. California Highway Patrol officers responded at 11:26 p.m. Wednesday to the eastbound freeway and Slauson Avenue on-ramp where […]

LA City Opens Call for Ballot Measure Arguments for November Election

The deadline for individuals and organizations who want to write arguments related to seven proposed municipal charter amendments that are set to appear on the November ballot is eight days from Thursday. Los Angeles City Clerk Holly Wolcott announced people who are interested in writing arguments in favor or against the measures will need submit […]

Pair Who Robbed Fruit Vendors in Riverside Area Due for Sentencing

Two men who perpetrated a series of robberies targeting fruit vendors in Riverside and neighboring communities are slated for sentencing Thursday. Edgar Menchaca Martinez, 32, and Arturo Romero, 28, both of Perris, earlier this month admitted 11 counts each of armed robbery and assault with a firearm, for a total of 22 felony charges. The […]

Police Investigate Stabbing Outside North Hollywood Metro Station

A man who was stabbed at a Metro station in North Hollywood is recovering from his wounds Thursday and police are searching for the suspect who was last seen riding a bicycle and leaving the station. The stabbing was reported around 1:50 p.m. Wednesday on the street level outside the Metro B (Red) Line station […]

One Year Ago Today (July 25, 2023)…Financial Info on Hollywood Studio Designer Granted to Civil Suit Plaintiff

One Year Ago Today (July 25, 2023)…A judge granted a motion by attorneys representing one of two girls who allege they were sexually abused by an imprisoned former Hollywood studio architect to obtain pretrial discovery of the defendant’s financial condition. The Van Nuys Superior Court suit names as defendants both Jeffrey Cooper and the Calabasas […]