Coroner: Man Who Killed El Monte Police Officers Died by Suicide
The man who shot and killed two El Monte police officers died at the scene of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to the Los Angeles County coroner. Authorities said Justin William Flores, 35, shot the two officers moments after they entered a motel room where he had been holed up Tuesday and […]
LA County Set to Administer COVID Vaccines to Kids Under 5 Next Week
Los Angeles County health officials could begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to children as young as 6 months old as soon as Tuesday, now that federal officials have approved the shots for children under age 5. A panel of advisors for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention unanimously approved giving COVID-19 vaccines to children […]
Statue of Famed Pitcher Sandy Koufax Unveiled at Dodger Stadium
A statue of Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax has been unveiled at Dodger Stadium’s Centerfield Plaza, three years after it was announced and two years later than originally planned. The Dodgers announced in 2019 that Koufax would be the second person in their “statue series,” with the unveiling expected in summer 2020, but the […]
Firefighters Knock Down Garage Fire at Two-Story Home in Seal Beach
Firefighters knocked down an attached garage fire Sunday at a two-story home in Seal Beach. Crews were dispatched at 2 a.m. to the 1000 block of Crestview Avenue, the Orange County Fire Authority reported. No injuries were reported and a cause of the fire was under investigation.
Father’s Day Car Rally, Show To Be Held In Beverly Hills
A moving car rally and stationary concours-style auto show will be held in Beverly Hills Sunday to mark Father’s Day. The rally portion of the 27th Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance will begin around 9:30 a.m. from Beverly Hills City Hall. What organizers are billing as “50 of the world’s finest, fastest and most unique automobiles” […]
Man 78, Suffering from Schizophrenia Goes Missing in Lynwood
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Sunday circulated a photo of a 78-year-old man suffering from schizophrenia and muscle weakness, who went missing in Lynwood. Ronnie Charles was last seen about 10 p.m. Saturday in the 3600 block of Imperial Highway, the Sheriff’s Information Bureau reported. Charles was described as a 5-foot, 9-inch tall Black […]
The number of COVID-positive patients in Orange County hospitals remains unchanged at 178, with 24 of those patients being treated in intensive care, up from 23 Friday, according to the latest state data. The county’s COVID-19 infection rates have held steady and hospitalizations began trending downward last week although six more fatalities were logged, the […]
Motorist Killed in Single-Vehicle, Roll Over Crash in Palm Desert
A motorist was killed Sunday morning in a single-vehicle, roll over crash in Palm Desert, authorities said. The crash occurred about 2:25 a.m. at Interstate 10 and Washington Street, the Riverside County Fire Department reported. The motorist was pronounced dead at the scene and the California Highway Patrol was handling the investigation into the crash.
Riverside County’s COVID Hospitalizations Fall Below 100
The number of people hospitalized with a coronavirus infection in Riverside County has fallen back below 100, decreasing by six people to 99, according to the latest sate data. Of those patients hospitalized as of Saturday, seven were being treated in intensive care, down from 12 on Friday. Some patients likely entered the hospital for […]
Honorees Chosen for Inclusion on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Uma Thurman, Bill Pullman, Martin Lawrence, the Jonas Brothers and Blake Shelton were among the celebrities selected for future inclusion on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. A total of 24 honorees were chosen from among hundreds of nominations submitted to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s Walk of Fame Selection Panel. In addition to Thurman and […]
One Year Ago Today (June 19, 2021)…Authorities Ask Public For Info on Couple Charged in Boy’s Freeway Death
One Year Ago Today (June 19, 2021)…Authorities asked the public to come forward with information about possible additional incidents involving firearms and the two suspects charged in the murder of a 6-year-old boy who was fatally shot during a road rage incident on the Costa Mesa (55) freeway. The man accused of firing the shot […]