Bridge Fire Tops 51,000 Acres; Cooler Conditions Aiding in Fight

The Bridge Fire that erupted in the San Gabriel Canyon above Glendora continued burning deeper into San Bernardino County Thursday, but cooling temperatures helped fire crews as they worked to build containment lines. Crews on the ground and in the air have been working around the clock to control the fire, which began at 3 […]

LA Displays Olympic and Paralympic Flags as Host City for 2028 Games

Mayor Karen Bass Thursday celebrated the installation of Olympic and Paralympic flags at City Hall — marking a historic moment as Los Angeles will host the event for a third time in 2028 — and highlighted efforts to make it a “Games for All.” Council President Paul Krekorian, LA28 Chair Casey Wasserman, Olympic and Paralympic […]

Walk of Fame Star Honoring Ewan McGregor Unveiled

A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame honoring Scottish actor Ewan McGregor for a movie career that has included starring in such films as “Trainspotting,” “Moulin Rouge!” and the “Star Wars” prequel trilogy was unveiled Thursday. McGregor’s star is close to that of another actor from the “Star Wars” franchise, the late Carrie Fisher. […]

Cooler Temps Assist Fight Against Airport Fire in Orange, Riverside Counties

Falling temperatures continued to provide a valuable boost to firefighters battling the Airport Fire burning in Orange and Riverside counties Thursday, with crews finally beginning to establish containment lines while again slowing the spread of the blaze. As of Thursday morning, the fire was estimated at 23,410 acres, with 5% containment. Orange County Fire Authority […]

LAFD: `Chemical Investigation’ At Woodland Hills School Finds No Hazard

Firefighters sent to a school in Woodland Hills Thursday to conduct a “chemical investigation” in a chemistry classroom found there was no hazard. A hazardous-materials team was sent to the 23700 block of West Califa Street about 11 a.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The site is the campus of Hale Charter Academy, […]

Earthquake Strikes Near Malibu; No Damage, Injuries Reported

A magnitude-4.7 earthquake centered near Malibu rattled a large swath of the Southland Thursday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The earthquake struck at 7:28 a.m., centered 3.5 miles northwest of Malibu and 4.9 miles southwest of Agoura Hills, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was about 6.5 miles deep. […]

Cargo Volume Booms in August at the Port of Long Beach

Ahead of a peak holiday shipping season, the Port of Long Beach had its busiest month in August with 913,873 twenty-foot equivalent units, representing a 33.9% increase over the same time last year, officials announced Thursday. “The shippers are turning to us as a result of cargo diversions and concerns by upcoming tariffs, creating a […]

Fire Damages Duplex in Watts Area

A fire damaged one unit of a duplex in the Watts area Thursday. Firefighters sent to the 1500 block of East 92nd Street, near Compton Avenue, at 9:42 a.m. Thursday extinguished the flames in just over 15 minutes, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported. No residents or firefighters were injured, but three dogs were assessed […]

Judge to Review Personnel Records in Alleged LAPD Football Team Hazing

A judge has agreed to review the personnel records of some Los Angeles police officers who are the subject of a lawsuit by four LAPD colleagues who allege they were subjected to embarrassing hazing by fellow members of the LAPD’s internal football team. The plaintiffs are identified only as Does 1-4 in the Los Angeles […]

Fire Destroys Pizzamania in Whittier

Investigators say Thursday they suspect arson is the possible cause of a fire in a strip mall in Whittier that destroyed Pizzamania, a staple in the community that just celebrated its 50th anniversary. The pizza place served customers in the Whittier community for more than half a century and went up in flames with four […]

Motorcycle, Semi Collide on I-215 in MoVal

A motorcycle and tractor-trailer collided Thursday on Interstate 215 in Moreno Valley, but the rider walked away with a few bruises, declining medical attention. The crash was reported just after 2 p.m. on northbound I-215 at Cactus Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol. The agency said that the motorcyclist impacted the semi, possibly while […]