Harris to Participate in LA Area Reproductive Rights Event, DNC Fundraiser

Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled Monday to participate in what her office described as a “moderated conversation about protecting reproductive rights” at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center in the Mid-City area and speak at a Democratic National Committee fundraiser. Democratic Rep. Karen Bass, a candidate for Los Angeles mayor, and Celinda Vazquez, the […]

LA County’s COVID Hospitalizations Continue to Decline

The number of COVID-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals continued its gradual decline, dropping by nine people to 446, according to the latest state figures. The number of those patients in intensive care was 58 as of Saturday, up three from Friday’s total. Those numbers come one day after local health officials reported 15 […]

Pressure Grows on de León, Cedillo to Step Down in LA City Council Scandal

Pressure continues to grow Monday on Los Angeles City Council members Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo to resign in a racism scandal surrounding the city’s redistricting process. Black Lives Matter protesters were staging a campout Sunday morning in front of de León’s home in Eagle Rock, demanding that he step down for his role […]

Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash While Riding Dirt Bike in South Los Angeles

A 20-year-old Los Angeles man was killed after his dirt bike collided with a car that left the scene in the Vermont Square neighborhood, authorities said Monday. The crash occurred around 3 p.m. Sunday at 54th and Cimarron streets, according to a release from the Los Angeles Police Department’s South Traffic Division. The man was […]

One Dead in Crash on 10 Freeway in El Monte

One person was killed early Monday morning on the San Bernardino (10) Freeway in El Monte, prompting the California Highway Patrol to shut down some lanes. The crash was reported at 4:03 a.m. on the westbound San Bernardino Freeway at Cogswell Road, said CHP Officer Elizabeth Kravig. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, […]

Two Arrested in Shooting During Family Argument in Lancaster

Two people were taken into custody Monday morning in connection with the shooting that wounded four people during a family argument in Lancaster. The arrests were confirmed by Sgt. J. Moreno of the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station. Their names and relationship to the victims were not released. The shooting took place around 5:30 p.m. Sunday at […]

Average Southland Gas Prices Drop for 12th Consecutive Day

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Monday for the 12th consecutive day since rising to a record, decreasing 2 cents to $6.107. The average price has dropped 38.7 cents over the past 12 days, including 2.8 cents Sunday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil […]

Firefighters Stop Pacific Palisades Brushfire at 2 Acres

It took more than 85 firefighters about an hour to stop the forward progress of a brushfire that shut down Pacific Coast Highway at Corona del Mar, authorities said Monday. The fire was reported at 8:46 p.m. Sunday burning uphill in steep terrain in medium to heavy brush between Pacific Coast Highway and homes on […]

Person Struck by Train in Beaumont, Hospitalized for Injuries

A person was struck by a train early Monday and hospitalized with moderate injuries. The incident was reported about 1:40 a.m. in the 1500 block of East Second Street near the Second Street Marketplace, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Information was not available on the gender and age of the person and the […]

Bus Mechanics Avoid Strike in Orange County

Orange County bus service is expected to not be interrupted Monday after the Orange County Transportation Authority agreed to resume negotiations with the union representing 150 maintenance employees. Orange County was bracing for a bus strike as OCTA maintenance employees broke off contract talks and were scheduled to begin their walkout at one minute past […]

One Year Ago Today (October 17, 2021)…Suit Seeks Partial Refunds Over Lack of InPerson Learning

One Year Ago Today (October 17, 2021)…A Cal Lutheran University student who lives in Los Angeles County is suing the institution, alleging he and other students are owed partial reimbursement for tuition and fees paid because they have been denied in-person learning due to the coronavirus. Nicolas Montalvo’s proposed class action Los Angeles Superior Court […]