Council to Consider Naming Padilla Temporary Member While Voting is Certified
The Los Angeles City Council will decide Wednesday whether to appoint Imelda Padilla — who has a 1,700-vote lead in the special election to represent the Sixth District — as a temporary voting member of the council while final election results are still being certified. Last week, Padilla, a community relations manager, declared victory in […]
Firefighters Douse Small Brush Fire At Park in Riverside Ignited by Children
Firefighters doused a little more than half acre brush fire that was ignited by children playing with fireworks at an area park in Riverside, authorities said Tuesday. Firefighters were dispatched at 9:15 p.m. Monday to Challen Park, 4602 Challen Ave., the City of Riverside Fire Department reported. The fire was controlled at 10:15 p.m. No […]
Phil Spector’s Daughter Seeks Injunction Against Auction of Dad’s Mementoes
The daughter of the late music producer Phil Spector, having previously obtained a temporary restraining order preventing the sale at auction by Juliens Auctions LLC of memorabilia that once belonged to her father, says in new court papers that she believes her father’s former wife impersonated her in order to get the items to the […]
Slightly Cooler Termperatures Expected For The 4th of July
It will be a mostly sunny, slightly cooler, Fourth of July in Southern California ahead of another warming trend, which is expected next week. Some morning fog and low clouds will blanket Los Angeles and Orange counties in the morning hours Tuesday, giving way to sunny afternoon skies with southwest winds of up to 15 […]
Fireworks Shows Bring Warning of Poor Air Quality
With numerous fireworks shows planned around the Southland for Fourth of July festivities, the South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a particulate advisory for Tuesday and Wednesday — warning people of poor air quality, and that high levels of airborne particles could cause health problems. The advisory will be in effect from 5 […]
Parades to Mark Independence Day in Southland
The 75th Pacific Palisades 4th of July Parade — with “Diamond Jubilee in 2023” as the theme and Denise Crosby of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” serving as grand marshal — will be one of numerous parades around the Southland Tuesday to mark the United States’ 247th birthday. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. […]
Man Fatally Struck by SUV in Wilmington
Police Tuesday are searching for the driver of a sport utility vehicle that fatally struck a 36-year-old man who was igniting fireworks in the street in Wilmington. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics were called shortly after 9:10 p.m. Monday to the 700 block of North Fries Avenue, near West G Street, according to LAFD spokesman […]
First Drone Show Set For Grand Park July Fourth Block Party
What is billed as California’s longest-running Independence Day fireworks show won’t be held Tuesday evening for financial reasons but a new way of marking the anniversary of the nation’s independence will make its debut in Los Angeles County. After 96 editions, the AmericaFest Celebration won’t take place at the Rose Bowl after losing more than […]
Officials Warn Pet Owners to Keep Animals Safe on Independence Day
Loud fireworks and raucous holiday parties can easily spook pets on the Fourth of July, and animal advocacy groups are again urging Southland residents to protect their furry friends Tuesday to ensure they don’t run away and wind up in shelters. Dogs and cats can escape from small openings in houses and fenced yards in […]
No Tickets Sold With All Six Powerball Lottery Numbers
There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery and the estimated jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing is $546 million. A ticket with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, was sold in New Jersey and is worth $1 million, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, which […]
Man Shot to Death in Westlake District Identified
A 25-year-old man who was shot to death on a sidewalk in what police believe was a gang-related shooting in the Westlake District of Los Angeles was identified by county authorities Tuesday. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office identified Miguel Velasquez as the victim of the shooting. The shooting occurred at 9:40 p.m. Sunday […]
