Energy Firm Reaches $13M Deal to Resolve Criminal Charges Over OC Oil Spill
The company that operates an underwater oil pipeline that ruptured last year, spilling 25,000 gallons of crude into the ocean off Huntington Beach — forcing a closure of beaches and fisheries — have agreed to pay nearly $13 million to resolve a federal criminal indictment over the spill, prosecutors announced Friday. As part of the […]
LA Council President Proposes Appointment of Heather Hutt for Vacant Seat
One day after Herb Wesson’s resignation as interim representative of the 10th District, Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez filed a motion proposing the appointment of Heather Hutt Friday to serve as a fill-in council member for the district. Hutt had been serving as the district’s non-voting caretaker and the chief of staff for […]
Pico Rivera Street Renamed for Late Mariachi Star Vicente Fernández
A street leading into the Pico Rivera Sports Arena was renamed “Avenida Vicente Fernández” Friday in honor of the late Mexican ranchera and mariachi singer who died at 81 last year and who frequently performed at the venue. The ceremony was the second in recent months to rename a street after Fernández — an international […]
Residents Protest Filming of `Fast & Furious’ in Angelino Heights
Angelino Heights residents held a protest Friday against the filming of the new “Fast & Furious” movie in their neighborhood, claiming the well-known franchise’s films have led to an increase in street racing in the area. Filming of “Fast X,” the 10th installment of the franchise, was set to take place Friday and Saturday in […]
Drunk Driver Gets 30 to Life for Deadly Anaheim Crash
A 29-year-old man was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison Friday for a drunken driving crash that killed two men in Anaheim two years ago. Jose Guadalupe Salasmaria was convicted July 1 of two counts of second-degree murder and single counts each of driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury and driving […]
Man Fatally Shot Near Downtown Movie Set; Investigation Underway
A man was shot to death near a movie set in downtown Los Angeles and Los Angeles Police Department officers continued their investigation of the shooting Friday. Officers responded to a 911 call at around 11:40 p.m. Thursday in the 1900 block of Bay Street west of Central Avenue, where they found a man suffering […]
Man Convicted of Three Murders in Orange County
A 31-year-old man who tried to crash into reality TV personality Kylie Jenner’s home is scheduled to be sentenced next month for killing two transients in Anaheim and a cell mate while awaiting trial. Marvin Magallanes was convicted Thursday of two counts of first-degree murder and a count of second-degree murder, with special circumstance allegations […]
Two Injured, Including Hawthorne Police Officer, in Traffic Crash
A Hawthorne police officer was seriously injured Friday in a crash involving a patrol vehicle and a car. The collision was reported about 2:45 a.m. Friday at 120th Street and Hawthorne Boulevard, the Hawthorne Police Department reported. “The officer and the other driver were injured and taken to the hospital,” police said in a statement. […]
Fire Scorches Nearly 100 Acres in Hills Above Glendora
Authorities say a brush fire in the hills above Glendora is burning out of control Friday and has grown to nearly 100 acres. The East fire is 0% contained, but it is not threatening any structures or homes in the area. Glendora Mountain Road from Glendora to the East Fork Road and Glendora Ridge Road […]
Man and Dog Stranded on Mt. Wilson Reunited with Rescuers
A man and his dog who were hoisted to safety via helicopter after being stranded on a cliff on Mt. Wilson earlier this month were reunited with their rescuers Friday. Dave Sentonil and Bubba were rescued on Aug. 8 by personnel from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Enforcement Bureau. “Mr. Santonil and Bubba […]
LA County Man Pleads Guilty to 7-Eleven Store Robberies
A Los Angeles County man pleaded guilty Friday to committing multiple armed robberies of 7-Eleven stores and another business during a six-week crime spree last year. Colin Lacey, 28, of the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit interference with commerce by robbery, according to the U.S. […]
