EPA Joins Investigation into Chiquita Canyon Landfill Violations

The Environmental Protection Agency has joined the investigation into what is causing a potentially dangerous leak and unusual smell from the Chiquita Canyon Landfill near Santa Clarita, and Supervisor Kathryn Barger said she welcomes the national attention. The smell from the landfill has prompted a lawsuit and complaints from nearby residents in the communities of […]

Boy Killed in Sun Valley Crash Was Father-to-Be

The 15-year-old boy killed in a Sun Valley crash was going to become a father soon, according to media reports Monday. The victim was identified by family members as Carlos Pech, according to several broadcast sources. The Medical Examiner’s office has yet to confirm the victim’s identity. Pech was expecting a baby with his girlfriend […]

Southland in for Cooler Temps, Multiple Days of Rain

The Southland is in for cooler temperatures and multiple days of rain this week as winter approaches, forecasters said Monday. Rain is expected to begin as early as Monday in some areas and continue through Friday, with the heaviest precipitation happening Wednesday and Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. “A series of storms will […]

Boy, 4, Killed in Lancaster Road-Rage Shooting, Man And Woman Arrested

Authorities are investigating a shooting that left a 4-year-old boy dead and are being tight-lipped Monday about the two suspects arrested in the alleged road-rage attack in Lancaster. The shooting occurred at about 7:30 p.m. Friday in the area of Sierra Highway and East Avenue J, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Information […]

Driver Ejected from Vehicle and Killed in Sun Valley Crash

A 45-year-old man was ejected from a vehicle when it rolled over during a crash that involved three other vehicles in the Sun Valley area of Los Angeles, authorities said Monday. The crash occurred at 8:55 p.m. Sunday outside 13201 W. Roscoe Blvd., said the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Margaret Stewart. Video from the scene […]

Suspect in Antisemitic Vandalism in Burbank, Glendale Due in Court

A 32-year-old man charged with tagging a Burbank synagogue and various businesses in Burbank and Glendale with antisemitic graffiti is set to be arraigned Monday. Klinton Allister Dion was arrested Thursday in San Bernardino County, according to the Glendale Police Department. According to jail records, Dion was arrested shortly after 9 a.m. He was being […]

Burn Operation Scheduled in Pine Cove Area

A burning operation will get underway in the Pine Cove area Monday in an effort to reduce wildfire intensity. The operation will run from Monday to Friday south of Stone Creek Campground, east of Highway 243 and north of Pine Cove, according to Cal Fire Riverside. The operation is part of the Stone Creek Hazardous […]

Man Killed in Compton shooting ID’d

The Medical Examiner’s office Monday released the name of a man who died from a Compton shooting. Blaine LaPrairie was 46 years old and died at a hospital, the Medical Examiner said. Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department’s Compton Station were called at 11:04 p.m. Tuesday to the 600 block of West Corrigidor […]

Man Killed in Overturned Vehicle Crash on Freeway in Paramount

A man was killed Sunday morning when a vehicle overturned on the Long Beach (710) Freeway in Paramount, authorities said. The crash occurred about 5:15 a.m.Sunday on the southbound freeway, east of Alondra Boulevard, the California Highway Patrol reported. The crash may have involved a Toyota sedan, the CHP said. The Medical Examiner’s office identified […]

One Year Ago Today (December 18, 2022)…Two Arrested in Death of Woman Killed By Stay Bullet in Santa Ana

One Year Ago Today (December 18, 2022)…Two young men from Orange have been arrested in the death of a 36-year-old woman who was shot by a round meant for two teenagers who were running from a drive-by shooting in Santa Ana, police said. The victim was identified as Maria Del Rufugio Mora of Santa Ana, […]

Boy, 15, Killed in Vehicle Crash In SF Valley; Driver Arrested

A 22-year-old man is in custody for triggering a vehicle crash in the Sun Valley area that killed a 15-year-old boy and injured another pedestrian , authorities said Sunday. The suspect, later identified as Joseph Delgado a resident of North Hills, was driving eastbound on Strathern Street when he lost control at about 11 p.m. […]