Dust and Ash Advisory Issued for Palisades, Hughes Burn Areas

A windblown dust and ash advisory issued by the South Coast Air Quality Management District due to forecasted winds over the Palisades and Hughes burn areas is in effect Thursday. The advisory will be in effect Thursday at noon, as the National Weather Service issued wind advisories covering the Palisades and Hughes burn areas. Winds […]

LAPD Catches, Shoots One of Two Hancock Park Burglary Suspects

One burglary suspect who was shot at by Los Angeles Police Department officers in Hancock Park during a chase is in custody Thursday and at least one other suspect is on the loose. Officers from the LAPD’s Wilshire Division began pursuing the suspects around 8:47 p.m. Wednesday. When the suspects’ vehicle reached the intersection of […]

Fire-Related Ocean Water Advisory Remains in Effect

The ocean water advisory in place Thursday from Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach due to impacts from the Palisades Fire will remain in effect until further notice, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced. Beach goers may recreate on the sand but are continued to be advised to stay […]

LA County Gas Price Drops

A run of 24 increases in 25 days totaling 29.8 cents that boosted the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County to its highest amount since June 27 ended Thursday with a decrease of three-tenths of a cent to $4.786. The average price rose a half-cent Jan. 26 and […]

No Powerball Winning Tickets Sold

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing to $215 million. A ticket with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, was sold in Florida and is worth $1 million, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts […]

Long Beach Man, Dog Shot

A Long Beach man is in the hospital Thursday after he and his dog were shot during a nighttime walk in Long Beach. Long Beach Police Department officers were called to East 14th Street and Rose Avenue around 11:22 p.m. Wednesday near MacArthur Park regarding a shooting. When the officers arrived, they learned the man […]

One Killed, One Injured in Diamond Bar Semi-Truck Crash

One person was killed and another person was injured in a collision between two semi trucks near the freeway exchange with the Pomona (60) Freeway and the Orange (57) Freeway. The collision was reported at 4:11 a.m. and California Highway Patrol responded to the connector road from the 60 Freeway and the 57 freeway where […]

OC Judge Son to Testify in Murder Trial

The son of an Orange County Superior Court Judge charged with fatally shooting his wife will continue testifying about the killing Thursday. Jeffrey Ferguson, 74, is charged with murder with sentencing enhancements for discharge of a gun causing death and the personal use of a gun. He is accused of killing his wife, Sheryl, on […]

LA Council OKs $5B for LAX Upgrades

The Los Angeles City Council has signed off on $5 billion in contracts for design-build and construction services at LAX, advancing efforts Thursday to improve the airport ahead of major global events coming to the region. In a 11-0 vote, council members approved the Los Angeles World Airports’ latest Multiple Award Task Order Contract, also […]

Average Riverside Gas Price Rises Slightly

The run of increases to the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County was extended Thursday to 17 in 18 days, rising three-tenths of a cent to $4.665, its highest amount since July 16. The average price has increased 27.7 cents over the past 18 days, including one-tenth of a […]

No Tickets Sold With Winning Six Powerball Numbers

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Wednesday evening’s drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing to $215 million. A ticket with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, was sold in Florida and is worth $1 million, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts […]