Body with Gunshot Wound Found in Creek Bed in Hawaiian Gardens

Sheriff’s detectives Tuesday are investigating the circumstances surrounding the body of a man found near a creek bed in Hawaiian Gardens. Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department were called at just after 11 p.m. Monday to a remote area near Coyote Creek, regarding a shots fired call. Upon their arrival, they found the […]

Law Enforcement Remains on Heightened Alert Following Iran’s Strikes on Israel

Southern California law enforcement agencies are maintaining a heightened presence around sensitive religious institutions Tuesday following Iran’s military strikes on Israel over the weekend. Authorities assured the public that no immediate threats have been identified in the Los Angeles area, but said they were intently monitoring the situation. “The LAPD is closely monitoring the developments […]

Boy Fatally Shot Near George Washington Preparatory High

Police Tuesday are continuing their investigation of a fatal shooting that killed a boy about one-third of a mile west of George Washington Preparatory High School following multiple fights. Deputies responded to the 10800 block of Western Avenue in the unincorporated Westmont area near Inglewood around 3:50 p.m. Monday to reports regarding shots fired, authorities […]

County Officials Identified Worker Killed at Bel Air Construction Site

A worker who died after he was trapped underneath a forklift at a construction site in the Bel Air area was identified by county authorities Tuesday. The victim was identified as Tony Gallegos, 42, by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner’s office. Firefighters were sent to 900 block of North Moraga Drive about […]

Streaks of Rising Southland Gas Prices End at 28 Days

The 28-day streak of increases totaling 44 cents that boosted the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County to its highest amount since Oct. 30 ended Tuesday when it dropped three-tenths of a cent. The average price of $5.394 is 5.2 cents more than one week ago, 44.2 cents […]

Woman Killed on 605 Freeway Identified

A pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle and killed on the San Gabriel River (605) Freeway in the Norwalk area was identified Tuesday. The woman, identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner’s office as 34-year-old Tess Kleinman Aronchick, was injured about 9:15 a.m. Monday on the southbound 605 Freeway near the […]

Average Riverside County Gas Price Rises to Highest Amount Since Oct. 26

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County rose Tuesday for the 29th consecutive day and 33rd time in 34 days, increasing a half-cent to $5.314, its highest amount since Oct. 26. The average price has increased 51.1 cents over the past 34 days, including seven-tenths of a cent Monday, […]

LA County to Consider Changes to Apartment Inspections and Enforcement Program

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday will consider overhauling its housing inspection program and enforcement policies. During Tuesday’s meeting, the five-member board will consider updating its Rental Housing Habitability and Rent Escrow Account programs. In addition, supervisors may also authorize staff to execute service contracts needed to implement the programs, as well as […]

LAFD Recruit Killed in 101 Freeway Crash; Hit-Run Probe Underway

A Los Angeles Fire Department recruit who may have been involved in a traffic collision and exited his vehicle on the Hollywood (101) Freeway in Studio City was fatally struck, possibly by a hit-and-run driver, and authorities are investigating the death Tuesday. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department and California Highway Patrol, a two-vehicle […]

State Challenges Huntington Beach Voter ID Measure

The state of California is challenging the legality of a voter-identification measure recently approved by residents of Huntington Beach Tuesday and has announced a lawsuit saying it conflicts with and is preempted by existing state law. “The right to freely cast your vote is the foundation of our democracy and Huntington Beach’s voter ID policy […]

One Year Ago Today (April 16, 2023)…Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration Held at Pan Pacific Park

One Year Ago Today (April 16, 2023)…A communitywide Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration was held at Pan Pacific Park, marking the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising and the revolts at the Sobibor and Treblinka death camps. Speakers included Harry Davids, whose parents were murdered at Sobibor. With the Nazi threat looming, Davids’ parents gave […]