Fire at Marijuana Growing Operation at Northridge Home Knocked Down

A fire at what authorities said was a marijuana growing operation at a one-story home in Northridge was extinguished Thursday. Fire crews were called at 4:38 a.m. to 16930 W. Tupper St. east of Balboa Boulevard where they discovered the contents indicated there was a marijuana growing operation in the residence, Los Angeles Fire Department […]

Average LA County Gas Price Rises for 22nd Time in 24 Days

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Thursday for the 22nd time in 24 days, increasing 12.3 cents to $6.285. The average price has risen 88.8 cents over the past 24 days, including 2.3 cents Wednesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. […]

LA County Health Officials Tout New COVID-19 Shots

Los Angeles County’s top health officials rolled up their sleeves to receive updated COVID-19 booster shots and are urging residents — particularly those in groups at risk of severe illness from infection — Thursday to receive the new inoculations now that they are available locally. County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis and Public Health Director […]

Haley, Pence To Hold Southland Fundraisers Thursday

Former Vice President Mike Pence and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley will have campaign fundraisers in Southern California Thursday, one day after debating five other candidates for the Republican presidential nomination in Simi Valley. Pence will deliver a “fireside chat” followed by a reception at the Lost World Estate in Anaheim. Tickets are $500 […]

Hearing Due in LA County’s Bid to Settle Homelessness Lawsuit

A hearing is set Thursday to discuss the proposed settlement of a lawsuit dealing with local government’s alleged lack of services for the thousands of homeless people on Los Angeles streets. In the proposal, Los Angeles County agreed to provide an additional 3,000 beds for mental health and substance abuse treatment by the end of […]

Actors, Producers Will Head Back to Bargaining Table

Hollywood writers gathered Wednesday night to celebrate hard-won gains in a monthslong strike that brought production of new films and television shows to a halt, while leaders of the actors union said they would head back to the bargaining table with producers next week. Close to 1,000 members of the Writers Guild of America filled […]

Music Festival Featuring Yoga, Beach Parties, Eclectic Artists Starts Thursday

A mellow jams music festival on the shores of Lake Perris featuring beach parties, art workshops, group yoga and other activities will begin Thursday, continuing through the weekend. The “Same Same But Different” — SSBD — fest will crank up Thursday morning and wrap up Sunday on Moreno Beach. “We are an independent music festival, […]

Man From Texas Reported Missing in Los Angeles

A 38 year-old Texas man who authorities say suffers from bipolar disorder, is dependent on medication and was traveling to the area near Los Angeles International Airport was reported missing Thursday. Amer Peter Michael “Mike ” Akthar last had contact with his family on Friday at 2 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s […]

WGA Strike Ends as Leaders Back Deal Pending Members’ Vote

The monthslong Hollywood writers strike officially ended early Wednesday, one day after union leaders endorsed a proposed contract agreement with Hollywood studios, setting the stage for a ratification vote by union members. With the strike that began May 2 formally called off as of 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, writers were free to return to work. However, […]

Pacific Airshow Returns to Huntington Beach this Weekend

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and a massive oil spill that cut it short two years ago, the annual Pacific Airshow is gathering momentum again, the event’s CEO told City News Service ahead of this weekend’s addition. “The event has been through some setbacks,” CEO Kevin Elliott said. “I took it over in 2018 and with […]

One Year Ago Today (September 28, 2022)…Conditional Settlement Reached in Girl’s Suit Alleging Abuse by Teacher

One Year Ago Today (September 28, 2022)…A tentative settlement has been reached in a lawsuit brought on behalf of one of several girls allegedly molested by a former district teacher who was later sentenced to prison. The suit filed in August 2018 in Los Angeles Superior Court alleged that Jose Cruz Martinez molested the now […]