FEMA, Army Corps to Remove Debris from Private Properties Damaged by Fires

The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin removing fire debris starting Tuesday from private properties damaged or destroyed by the January wildfires, officials announced Monday. The two federal agencies in partnership with L.A. County and impacted municipalities will enter the properties of survivors who submitted a form, known […]

Strong Storm Heading Towards Los Angeles

Southland residents were living with cooler but dry conditions Monday, but forecasters warned that a strong storm system is making its way toward the region that could trigger flooding and debris flows, particularly in recent burn areas. Rainy conditions are expected to begin sometime Wednesday, and the National Weather Service has already issued a flash […]

Luka Doncic Anticipated to Debut for Lakers Monday Night

Luka Doncic is expected to make his Laker debut Monday evening against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena while LeBron James is expected to return to action after a one-game absence. Doncic has not played since Dec. 25 because of a left calf sprain. The five-time All-NBA guard missed the first three games since being […]

DA Hochman Announces Proposal to Stop Looters in Fire Zones

State lawmakers and Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman Monday announced proposed legislation aimed at stopping looters and others who would take advantage of property owners in fire zones. The bill, AB 469, has bipartisan support in Sacramento and would make it a felony that could send unscrupulous scammers to longer prison terms. “We […]

16-Year-Old Boy House Party Shooting Victim ID’d

A 16-year-old boy killed in a shooting outside a Woodland Hills house party that left six others wounded was identified Monday. The shooting occurred about 1:30 a.m. Sunday in the 5900 block Winnetka Avenue, a couple of blocks north of the Ventura (101) Freeway, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Police said the suspect […]

Wrong-Way Driver Killed in Irvine Collision

A wrong-way driver died Monday after crashing head-on into another vehicle in Irvine. The collision occurred around 1:35 a.m. on Jamboree Road, south of Warner Avenue, police said. A man behind the wheel of a Hyundai Elantra was driving south in the northbound lanes of Jamboree when he slammed head-on into another vehicle, police said. […]

Dead Woman Discovered on Santa Monica Beach

A transient woman was found dead Monday near a lifeguard tower on a Santa Monica beach, prompting an investigation. Officers responded around 7:05 a.m. to the 1500 block of Ocean Front Walk after city beach maintenance workers reported an unresponsive woman near the waterline, according to the Santa Monica Police Department. Police said officers found […]

Man Sues Famous Turtle Racing Pub, Brennan’s, for Alleged Assault by Guard

A Marina del Rey pub known for its longtime turtle races was sued Monday by a patron who alleges he was assaulted and battered by a security guard without provocation last year. Brandon Stone’s Santa Monica Superior Court lawsuit against Brennan’s also alleges premises liability, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent supervision and hiring and […]

Burbank PD Searches for Missing Man

Police sought the public’s assistance Monday in locating a 36-year-old man last seen in Burbank. Alejandro Sandoval was last seen on Jan. 28 near Lima Street and Burbank Boulevard around 10:30 a.m. after going for a walk, according to the Burbank Police Department. Sandoval was described as a 5-feet-10-inch tall man weighing 180 pounds with […]

19-Year-Old Killed in Long Beach Shooting

A 19-year-old man was fatally shot in Long Beach, police said Monday. Officers responded to the 6200 block of Long Beach Boulevard around 7:45 p.m. Sunday after reports of a person with a gunshot wound to the upper body, according to the Long Beach Police Department. Paramedics arrived at the scene and took Dante Williams […]

El Camino Real High School Teachers Strike After Months of Negociating

Educators at El Camino Real High School in Woodland Hills are on strike Monday after months of negotiations between the United Teachers Los Angeles and management have yet to produce a contract. The strike started at 8 a.m. Monday at El Camino Real High School with union leaders at a news conference giving updates on […]