Harris-Dawson, Bonin See Potential Impact of Racism on Legislative Agenda

The Los Angeles City Council met virtually for the second straight day Wednesday as it continues to grapple with the fallout from the City Hall racism scandal, while two members targeted by three of their colleagues in the leaked recording are wondering how previous city legislation might have been impacted by the attitudes of Nury […]

Brother of Ex-LA City Councilman José Huizar Pleads Guilty to Lying to FBI

The older brother of José Huizar pleaded guilty Wednesday to lying to FBI agents about receiving envelopes of cash from the former Los Angeles city councilman — who is facing federal racketeering charges stemming from an alleged pay-to-play scheme at City Hall. Salvador Huizar, 57, of Boyle Heights, entered his plea to one felony count […]

LA County’s COVID Hospitalizations Drop Below 400

The number of coronavirus patients in Los Angeles County hospitals has fallen below 400 for the first time since May, according to the latest state figures out Wednesday. There are 379 COVID-positive patients at county hospitals, down from 403 on Tuesday. Of those patients, 51 were being treated in intensive care, down two from the […]

Three Charged in Connection with Reseda Murder

Three people were charged with murder involving an alleged accomplice’s shooting death in Reseda that led to a police pursuit months later where a motorist was killed after being dragged under his own vehicle, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Wednesday. Joshua Reneau, 31, of Los Angeles, Derek Lateef Hall, 28, of West […]

LAPD: Woman Stabbed by Man With Sword in Mid-Wilshire Area; Suspect Arrested

A man who allegedly stabbed a woman with a sword in the Mid-Wilshire area of Los Angeles was in custody Wednesday. The attack occurred about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 1200 block of South Victoria Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Eric Herrera, 23, was arrested and booked on suspicion of attempted murder, […]

Costa Mesa Man Involved in Jan. 6 Riot Sentenced

A 24-year-old Costa Mesa man was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in federal prison Wednesday for his part in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Christian Alexander Secor pleaded guilty May 19 to obstruction of an official proceeding and was sentenced in Washington, D.C., where his case was assigned along with […]

Trial Begins in Deadly Overdose at Newport Beach Bar

A 48-year-old security manager for a Newport Beach bar dealt fentanyl to three patrons six years ago, leading to one death and two other overdoses, a federal prosecutor told jurors Wednesday — while the defendant’s attorney said the real culprit was an unnamed “mystery man.” Sean Robert McLaughlin, 48, is charged with one count of […]

Film Production in LA Declines Slightly as Pandemic Subsides

On-location filming in the greater Los Angeles area declined slightly after record-breaking filming levels in the latter half of last year, according to a report released Wednesday by FilmLA. The dip in production between July 1 through Sept. 30 was down 10.5% from the same period last year and also down 1.7% from the previous […]

One Dead in Apartment Fire in Sherman Oaks

One person was found dead Wednesday in an apartment fire in Sherman Oaks. Firefighters responded at 4:23 a.m. to a three-story garden-style apartment at 5259 N. Sepulveda Blvd. where they found flames burning in a unit, said Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman Amy Bastman. The victim and a dog were found inside the unit, Bastman […]

Problem with Freezer Compressor Prompts Evacuation of CVS in Playa Vista

A problem with a freezer compressor Wednesday resulted in the evacuation of a CVS store in Playa Vista, authorities said. The problem, involving a product that was discharged, was reported about 11 a.m. in the 12700 block of West Jefferson Boulevard, according to the Los Angles Fire Department. “LAFD personnel, including hazardous materials experts, determined […]

Man Fatally Shot in South Los Angeles Area

A man was fatally shot Wednesday in the South Los Angeles area. The shooting was reported at about 11:15 a.m. in the 9400 block of Juniper Street, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Information was not immediately available on the identity of the victim, who died a the scene. No arrests were reported, […]