Gascón Recommends Resentencing of Menendez Brothers

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said Thursday his office will recommend that a judge re-sentence Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life prison terms without the possibility of parole for killing their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion in 1989, in light of new evidence of alleged sexual abuse by their father. […]

Proposal to Increase Tourism Worker Wages, Benefits Advanced in LACo

A Los Angeles City Council committee has advanced a proposal to increase wages and improve health benefits for thousands of tourism workers at airports and hotels. Following three hours of public comment Wednesday, the five-member Economic, Community Development and Jobs Committee voted unanimously to advance the proposal to the full council. The move came as […]

Angelenos, Brace Yourself for Carmageddon

In anticipation of a potential traffic nightmare from a confluence of sports and entertainment events on Friday and Saturday, including the World Series, Mayor Karen Bass Thursday announced a coordinated effort to reduce traffic, ensure public safety and promote local attractions. On Friday, the Dodgers will face the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium for […]

Former Trainer Sues Clippers for Alleged Wrongful Termination

A former Los Angeles Clippers trainer sued the organization Thursday, alleging he was wrongfully fired in 2023 for complaining that the team was subjecting Kawhi Leonard to “unsafe and illegal treatment” for his ongoing knee injuries in disregard for the star small forward’s safety. Randy Shelton’s Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit allegations also include retaliation, […]

Grammy Winning Singer Jack Jones Dies After Battle with Leukemia

Jack Jones, actor and silky Grammy Award-winning crooner of the theme song from TV’s “The Love Boat,” among other popular tunes, has died at age 86, it was reported Thursday. Jones died Wednesday night at Eisenhower Medical in Rancho Mirage after a two-year battle with leukemia, according to media reports. Among Jones’ other hits were […]

LA84 Foundation Grants $2.3M to Promote Youth Sports

About $2.3 million in grants will fund access to sports for youth with a particular benefit to Native American tribes, children with disabilities, and young girls across Southern California counties, the LA84 Foundation announced Thursday. The LA84 Foundation’s Board of Directors recently approved 31 grants for sports-based youth development programs in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, […]

Costa Mesa Man Charged with Killing Girlfriend, Dumping Body

A 49-year-old man was charged Thursday with killing his girlfriend and discarding her body in a garbage can in Costa Mesa. Daniel Allen Aldrich was charged with murder with a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a deadly weapon. Aldrich is accused of killing 38-year-old Julie Anne Sanetra of Irvine. Police were dispatched just […]

Redondo Beach PD Accepts Traffic Safety Grant

The California Office of Traffic Safety awarded a grant of $160,000 to the Redondo Beach Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Program, authorities announced Thursday. The funds were awarded to support ongoing enforcement and education programs and help reduce the number of serious injuries and traffic deaths, according to release by the RBPD. “We are grateful to […]

Stolen Truck Chased in San Pedro Area

The driver of a stolen box truck was taken into police custody Thursday after a pursuit in the San Pedro area Thursday. The pursuit started around 8:30 a.m. Thursday near 1300 South Pacific Ave., and ended just after 9 a.m. on West 25th Street near Western Avenue, according to Officer Miller of the Los Angeles […]

Residence Fire in North Hollywood Knocked Down

Family Asks for Funeral Funds in Roommate Murder Aftermath

The family of a 31-year-old man allegedly beaten to death by his Riverside housemate remembered the victim Thursday as a person with a “heart of gold,” whose sudden loss has been deeply felt, leaving both emotional and financial strains. “Bradley Minder was the gentlest soul to ever walk this earth,” according to a family statement. […]