Burglars Strike Again at Encino Home

Police Tuesday are investigating a residential burglary in Encino. Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a residential alarm activation at 4048 Ballina Drive around 10:30 p.m. Monday. When they arrived, they learned several suspected had robbed the residence, according to NBC 4. No one was home during the robbery and it was not immediately […]

Pedestrian Killed on 10 Freeway in Santa Monica

A pedestrian was killed Tuesday after being fatally struck by a vehicle on the Santa Monica (10) Freeway. California Highway officers were called to the westbound freeway and the Fourth Street exit where they found the victim, CHP Officer Sean Lough told City News Service. The pedestrian, whose name, gender or age were not immediately […]

Man Killed After Driving off the Road in Littlerock Identified

A 19-year-old man who died after the vehicle he was driving went off a Littlerock road and down an embankment was identified Tuesday. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner’s office identified the victim as Kevin Serran. The crash occurred at 3:36 a.m. Monday on the Pearblossom (136) Highway near Hampel Avenue, according to […]

LA County Health Department Issues Warning for 12 Area Beaches

Citing high bacteria levels, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning visitors Tuesday to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in ocean waters at a dozen area beaches. The department’s warning covers 12 beaches: — Las Flores Creek at Las Flores State Beach (entire swim area); — Walnut Creek at Paradise Cove (entire […]

Video Shows LAPD Officer Punching Handcuffed Suspect

Police are investigating Tuesday the actions of a Los Angeles police officer who was caught on camera punching a handcuffed suspect in the Watts area. The video posted on social media shows two officers arresting an unidentified Black man Sunday on 113th Street in Watts. The suspect is handcuffed with his hands behind his back […]

LA City Council to Return from Summer Recess; Mulls Override of Bass Veto

The Los Angeles City Council will return from its monthlong summer recess Tuesday and could at least begin consideration of overriding Mayor Karen Bass’ recent veto of a proposed ballot measure that would change the disciplinary process for LAPD officers — including expanding the chief’s powers to fire officers for misconduct. On July 15, Bass […]

L.A. Superior Courts’ Hacked Computer Systems Fully Restored

The Los Angeles County Superior Court system has fully restored its computer systems Tuesday following a ransomware attack that caused a one-day closure of the courts, followed by days of nagging computer issues. “I remain grateful for the patience demonstrated by court users and the legal community over the past week,” Presiding Judge Samantha P. […]

Average LA, Orange County Gas Prices Drop

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Tuesday 1 cent to $4.627, a day after rising four-tenths of a cent. The average price is eight-tenths of a cent less than one week ago, 15.5 cents less than one month ago and 45.9 cents less than one year […]

LA County Board to Vote on Adding Charter Amendments to November Ballot

The county Board of Supervisors Tuesday is scheduled to cast a final vote on putting a series of proposed County Charter amendments to the November ballot, including an expansion of the board from five to nine members. If approved by voters on Nov. 5, the board would expand to nine members in 2030 and the […]

Body Found in Metro Red Line Train Tunnel Identified

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