Firefighters Quell ‘Major Emergency’ Fire in Downtown LA Commercial Building
Firefighters Sunday knocked down a “major emergency” fire at a row of two-story commercial structures in downtown Los Angeles. The 134 firefighters dispatched at 3:42 a.m. to 1325 S. Los Angeles St. had the blaze out in two hours and four minutes, according to Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department. “Crews will remain […]
Dodgers Dreamfield in Maywood Unveiled
The newest Dodgers Dreamfield has been unveiled in the Southeast Los Angeles County city of Maywood, drawing praise from Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn. The $657,000 project at Maywood Park includes refurbishing a field and developing a new training zone, a team official said. Refurbishments include new playing surfaces and grass, an enclosed field, […]
COVID Hospitalizations, Infections Creep Up in OC
The number of COVID-positive patients in Orange County’s hospitals has increased by seven people to 83, according to the latest state data, with 11 of those patients being treated in intensive care, the same as on Friday. The latest numbers come as the county’s infection rate is showing signs of trending upward. Local health officials […]
LA County’s COVID Hospitalizations Drop Slightly
The number of coronavirus patients in Los Angeles County hospitals has decreased by 18 people to 235, reversing the trend of the past few days, according to the latest state data. The number of those patients hospitalized as of Saturday being treated in intensive care was 26, up from 25 a day earlier. Those numbers […]
Average Riverside County Gas Price Rises For Fourth Consecutive Day
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County rose Sunday for the fourth consecutive day, increasing a half-cent to $5.752, one day after rising 2.2 cents, its largest increase since March 25. The average price has increased 4.7 cents over the past four days following a run of eight decreases […]
Stagecoach Country Music Festival To Conclude
The Stagecoach Country Music Festival concludes Sunday with Luke Combs headlining and other performances by The Black Crowes, Cody Johnson, Smokey Robinson and others. Doors will open at noon with the first performance from Flatland Cavalry on the Palomino Stage set to begin at 12:30 p.m. Combs is scheduled to perform at 9:15 p.m. on […]
Number of COVID-Positive Hospitalizations Drops in Riverside County
The number of people hospitalized with a coronavirus infection in Riverside County dropped below 50 during the past week, and those with virus symptoms who are under intensive care remained below 10, according to the Riverside University Health System. A comparison of RUHS data over the past seven days showed COVID-19 hospitalizations countywide fell from […]
OC Marathon To Be Held On Traditional Date For First Time Since 2019
The OC Marathon will be held on its customary first Sunday in May Sunday for the first time since 2019 after being held on a virtual basis in 2020 and moved to November without a marathon in 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic. “It’s so good that we’re back, said Gary Kutscher, the race director […]
No Tickets Sold With All Six Powerball Lottery Numbers
There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery and the estimated jackpot for Monday is expected to grow to $27 million. One ticket each with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, was sold in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts […]
Clayton Kershaw Sets Dodgers Career Strikeout Record
Clayton Kershaw became the Dodgers’ career strikeout record holder Saturday evening by striking out Spencer Torkelson in the fourth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium, increasing his career total to 2,697, breaking a tie with the late Hall of Famer Don Sutton. Kershaw had a strikeout in each of the […]
One Year Ago Today (May 1, 2021)…Olympia Dukakis Praised After Actress’ Death at Age 89
One Year Ago Today (May 1, 2021)…Hollywood was paying tribute to Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis after the actress died at the age of 89. Dukakis died in New York City after months of failing health, her agent said. “Olympia Dukakis brought warmth, humor and wit to the stage and screen for almost 60 years, including […]
