With the county teetering on the edge of the “high” COVID-19 activity level — potentially leading to a new indoor mask-wearing mandate — virus-related hospitalizations climbed slightly higher Wednesday in Los Angeles County, while another 6,530 new infections were reported. According to state figures, there were 1,170 COVID-positive patients in county hospitals as of Wednesday, […]
Domestic Violence Suspect Arrested After Pursuit and Standoff
A 45-year-old domestic violence suspect was in custody Wednesday after allegedly leading authorities on an hour-plus-long pursuit that resulted in a violent crash, and ended in a standoff with police in West Covina. The pursuit began in West Covina just before 9 p.m. Tuesday as the suspect — later identified as Raul Sanchez of West […]
Police Seeking Help to Solve January Stabbing Death of Man in South LA Area
Authorities Wednesday continued their efforts to find the killer of a man who was stabbed in January in the South Los Angeles area. Ignacio Lorenzo-Silva, 43, was attacked about 4:45 p.m. Jan. 3 in the 5500 block of South Normandie Avenue, and he died at the scene, the Los Angeles Police Department reported. “Lorenzo-Silva was […]
Truckers Stage Convoy Protest Around Port Complex Over Contractor Issue
A group of truckers protesting a state law limiting the use of independent-contractor drivers held a convoy protest through the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex area Wednesday, snarling traffic on multiple freeways. The truckers drove slowly over the Vincent Thomas Bridge between Long Beach and San Pedro Wednesday morning, then made their way north on […]
Fire Engulfs Vacant Theater Building in Hollywood
A fire engulfed a vacant theater building Wednesday in Hollywood, destroying the building and sending a thick plume of smoke into the air, and a person of interest was detained for questioning, authorities said. Firefighters were sent to the 1400 block of North Las Palmas Avenue about 9 a.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department reported. […]
Woman Fatally Shot in Pomona; Ex-Boyfriend Sought in Crime
A woman was fatally shot in Pomona, and police Wednesday sought the public’s help to find her ex-boyfriend, who was named in a warrant as her alleged killer. The crime was reported about 10 p.m. Tuesday in the 1800 block of San Bernardino Avenue, said Pomona police Sgt. Iain Miller “Officers found a female victim […]
Diane Keaton to be Honored for Support of Diabetes Research
Actress Diane Keaton will be honored later this year by the Children’s Diabetes Foundation for her longtime support of the organization and diabetes research, the foundation announced Wednesday. Keaton will receive the Brass Ring Award at the 36th Carousel of Hope Ball on Oct. 8 in Beverly Hills. The Carousel of Hope event raises funds […]
Man Sentenced in Pursuit That Ended with Deadly Crash in Whittier
A Santa Fe Springs man convicted of murder and other charges for leading police on a pursuit that ended with a fiery crash in Whittier was sentenced Wednesday to 20 years to life in state prison. Kevin Vargas, now 27, fled from an officer who tried to stop him for a traffic violation Feb. 18, […]
Man, 69, With Diabetes Reported Missing in Torrance
Authorities sought the public’s help Wednesday to locate a 69-year-old man with diabetes who was last seen in Torrance. Jesus Miranda Bucasas was last seen about 12:15 p.m. Tuesday in the 25200 block of Crenshaw Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Bucasas is Filipino, 5-feet-5-inches tall and weighs 173 pounds, with black […]
Man Killed in Shooting Near Willowbrook; Investigation Underway
A man was killed in a vehicle-to-vehicle shooting near Willowbrook, and police Wednesday sought the public’s help to solve the crime. Officers were called to Imperial Highway and Central Avenue, north of the eastbound Glenn Anderson (105) Freeway about 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, the Los Angeles Police Department reported. Carlos Hernandez, 48, of Los Angeles, died […]
Ca. Supreme Court Won’t Hear Case of Man Convicted in 3-Year-Old Girl’s Murder
The California Supreme Court refused Wednesday to review the case of one of three gang members convicted in connection with a Cypress Park alleyway shooting ambush that killed a 3-year-old girl more than two decades ago. Manuel Rosales Jr. had asked the state’s highest court to hear his case following a Los Angeles County Superior […]
