First of Two Storms Arrives in Southland

The first of two storms expected to batter the Southland began bearing down on the region Thursday, with significant rainfall expected to fall for several hours starting early Thursday morning — ahead of more dramatic downpours anticipated early next week. According to the National Weather Service, the Southland will likely see the brunt of the […]

Deputy: Debris From Deadly Crash Was from White Vehicle

Testimony is expected to continue Thursday in the trial of Rebecca Grossman, who is charged with murder in the deaths of two brothers in Westlake Village in 2020. A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy testified Wednesday in the trial of Grossman that he didn’t find any evidence indicating that more than one vehicle was involved […]

Man Carjacked on 170 Freeway in North Hollywood

California Highway Patrol officers Thursday are investigating the circumstances surrounding a motorist who was robbed of his vehicle at gunpoint in North Hollywood on the Hollywood (170) Freeway. CHP officers were called to Magnolia Boulevard exit and the northbound freeway at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday where they learned three suspects allegedly collided intentionally into the victim’s […]

Rep. Correa Calls for Federal Investigation of Anaheim Tourism Funding

Rep. Lou Correa, D-Santa Ana, has called on federal officials to investigate Anaheim’s use of COVID-19 pandemic money that was identified in a critical state audit of the city’s funding of Visit Anaheim, the organization that promotes tourism and the city’s convention center, and city officials are saying Thursday they are working to correct the […]

Ex-Convict to Face Trial for Allegedly Killing Puppy

A judge has ruled an ex-con who allegedly shot and killed his ex-girlfriend’s puppy after an argument earlier this month must face trial on charges of animal cruelty and criminal threats and is expected to be arraigned later this month. David Sumlin, 32, was held to answer on the charges following a preliminary hearing in […]

Woman Fatally Struck in Possible Hit-and-Run Crash in Huntington Park

A pedestrian was struck and killed Thursday in what law enforcement officials believe was a possible hit-and-run collision in Huntington Park. California Highway Patrol officers responded to East Florence Avenue and Pacific Boulevard at 2:08 a.m. where they learned the woman, who was approximately 60 years old, was crossing Pacific when she was fatally struck, […]

Average Los Angeles County Gas Price Records Largest Increase Since Sept. 28

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County recorded its largest increase since Sept. 28 Thursday, rising 3.7 cents to $4.657. The average price has increased seven consecutive days, rising 11.8 cents, including 1.8 cents Wednesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. The streak […]

Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Snow Coming to Riverside County

Storm systems are forecast to start pounding the Inland Empire Thursday and produce intense winds, heavy rain and snowfall at higher elevations, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a series of advisories. The agency posted a winter storm warning in mountain areas until 6 a.m. Friday, a flood watch from 6 a.m. Thursday to […]

Ahead of Rain: Plastic Covering Installed Over Sliding San Clemente Hillside

In advance of Thursday’s expected storm, plastic tarp was installed over a San Clemente hillside that gave way in early January, damaging a pedestrian bridge and forcing another suspension of commuter rail service between Orange and San Diego counties. Metrolink and Amtrak service has been suspended since last Wednesday between the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and […]

Homeless Services Authority Offers More Shelter Space Due to Rain

With intense rain in the forecast Thursday, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority has announced it is opening additional shelters across the region to provide more space for unhoused people to escape the weather. The Augmented Winter Shelter Program is activated during particularly cold or wet weather conditions. LAHSA’s normal Winter Shelter Program began Nov. […]

One Year Ago Today (February 1, 2023)…State Supreme Court Rejects Sex Abuse Case of Ex-Operator of Rehab Centers

One Year Ago Today (February 1, 2023)…The California Supreme Court refused to review the case of a man who owned and operated more than a dozen Southland drug treatment and rehabilitation centers and was convicted of sexually assaulting or exploiting seven patients and offering controlled substances. Christopher Bathum — who owned and operated Community Recovery […]