Greater Alarm Fire At Cannabis Operation in North Hollywood Extinguished

Firefighters Thursday knocked down a greater alarm structure fire at a one-story commercial building in North Hollywood that housed a cannabis growing operation, authorities said. Fire crews were called at 4:46 a.m. to 5708 N. Cahuenga Blvd. where they found smoke coming from the building’s roof, said Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey. It […]

70-Year-Old Man Wounded in Shooting in Westlake

A 70-year old man was hospitalized Thursday after he was shot in the Westlake area of Los Angeles. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Rampart Division responded to a 911 call at12:05 a.m. to Beverly Boulevard and Park View Street, where witnesses told them a suspect approached the victim near a bus stop and […]

Average LA County Gas Price Drops to Lowest Amount Since July 27

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Thursday for the 54th time in 55 days, decreasing 1.1 cents to $5.03, its lowest amount since July 27. The average price has dropped $1.285 over the past 55 days, including 2.3 cents Wednesday, according to figures from the AAA […]

One Killed in Collision on 101 Freeway Near Toluca Lake

A person was killed in a freeway collision near Toluca Lake Thursday. California Highway Patrol officers were called at around 3:51 a.m. to the northbound Ventura (101) Freeway and the Vineland Avenue on-ramp where they found the collision, CHP Officer Elizabeth Kravig told City News Service. It was not immediately known how many vehicles were […]

L.A. County Organizations Connect with Needy on Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving meals for people in need will be provided free in multiple locations in Los Angeles County Thursday, including at the Midnight Mission, where nearly 2,000 homeless and near-homeless individuals and families are expected. Sixth Street in front of the mission will be closed as staff and volunteers serve 3,500 pounds of turkey and 500 […]

It May Pay to Wait for Deals this Holiday Season in Orange County

The economy has shown signs of improvement and retailers are well-stocked, but consumers are spending less, so it might pay off for Black Friday bargain hunters to wait for better deals deeper this holiday season, according to a Chapman University economics expert. “Things for the consumer are better,” Raymond Sfeir, director of the A. Gary […]

30th Annual Palm Springs Open to Welcome Players With Chill Bar Party

There will be a welcome party Thursday for players in the 30th annual Palm Springs Open, a Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance Masters Series event. The party will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at Chill Bar, 217 E. Arenas Road, where there will be an after party Friday and Saturday nights, according to the […]

LA’s Vegan Community Offers Holiday Refuge for Turkeys

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 46 million turkeys will be killed for Thanksgiving dinners this year, but the beleaguered animals do have a few friends in the Southland who’ll be celebrating the holiday without eating birds. On Thursday, organizers will host the Vegan Thanksgiving Potluck, billed as “Los Angeles’ biggest vegan […]

Motorcyclist Killed in Collision in Lancaster

Sheriff’s detectives Thursday are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Lancaster involving a vehicle and motorcycle in which the motorcycle rider died. Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriffs’ Department’s Lancaster Station responded at 3:40 p.m. Thursday to the intersection of 20th Street East and Lancaster Boulevard regarding the crash and upon their […]

Riverside Church to Serve Thousands of Thanksgiving Meals Thursday

A Riverside church is slated Thursday to serve thousands of Thanksgiving meals to homebound Riverside County residents and others who are expected to dine at the house of worship. “This is a meal for the homeless, senior citizens, families in need and those who will be home alone,” Central Community Christian Fellowship said in a […]

One Year Ago Today (November 23, 2022)…Felon Admits Shooting Man at Moreno Valley Residence

One Year Ago Today (November 23, 2022)…A convicted felon who shot a man during a confrontation in Moreno Valley where children were present pleaded guilty to firearm assault and other offenses and was immediately sentenced to six years in state prison. Luis Alberto Duran Villalobos, 34, of Moreno Valley admitted the assault count, as well […]