| | | | The news for Tuesday, October 13, 2020
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Health Warnings Issued as Heat Wave Settles Overs Southland  A heat advisory will be in effect in much of the Southland Tuesday as forecasters warned the region’s latest heat wave poses a threat to human health. The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. Tuesday until 5 p.m. Friday along the L.A. County coast, in Malibu, Santa Monica and other beach cities, in […]
  
Health Officials Urge COVID Testing For Anyone Who Attended Mass Gatherings L.A. County health officials are urging anyone who spent time in a large crowd this weekend — either marching through Mid-City in support of Armenia or celebrating the Lakers’ NBA Finals victory in Downtown L.A. — to get tested for the coronavirus. “If you were in a crowd with non-household members, especially if people weren’t […]
Textile Business in Downtown Los Angeles Damaged by Fire A fire in a textile business in a commercial building in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday morning spread to an adjacent building, and more than 100 firefighters were working to extinguish the flames. Crews responded to the 800 block of South Crocker Street, near Eighth Avenue, about 4:45 a.m. and found a fire outside the building […]
Orange County Reports 117 New COVID-19 Cases, One Death Orange County has reported 117 newly diagnosed COVID-19 cases, raising the cumulative total to 55,892, but the death toll was unchanged at 1,341. Orange County CEO Frank Kim told City News Service last week that the county would like to see daily diagnoses below 130, so Monday’s case number was welcome news after Sunday’s report […]
Father of Man Shot By Pasadena Police Files Federal Civil Rights Suit  The father of a probationer who was fatally shot while running from law enforcement sued the city of Pasadena and several of its police officers overnight for wrongful death and civil rights violations. Anthony McClain was the passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over by officers near Raymond Avenue and Grandview Street about 8 […]
Fire in Auto Repair Shop in San Fernando Quickly Extinguished Fire damaged an auto repair shop in San Fernando Tuesday morning before firefighters extinguished the flames in just 16 minutes. Crews arrived at 1601 Truman Ave., near Hubbard Street, at 5:07 a.m. and found light smoke coming from the 50-foot-by-50-foot building, according to Margaret Stewart of the Los Angeles Fire Department. A total of 26 […]
Average L.A. County Gas Price Drops Slightly The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped a half-cent Tuesday to $3.191 after decreasing one-tenth of a cent for four consecutive days. The average price is seven-tenths of a cent less than one week ago, 3.1 cents lower than one month ago and $1.043 cheaper than one […]
Two K9s Trained to Support Firefighters with PTSD, Anxiety Two Labrador retrievers specially trained to support firefighters with post-traumatic stress or high-level anxiety are set to join the Los Angeles County Fire Department Tuesday as part of a new program. Donated by Thor’s Hope Foundation in partnership with Performance K9 Training, Inc. and the Patriotic Service Dog Foundation, “Milo” and “Echo” were specially selected […]
YMCA of L.A. to Launch Child Fitness Program Featuring Olympians The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Tuesday will launch an eight-week program to help children stay in shape as they stay home and learn remotely amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The YMCA partnered with the nonprofit Ready, Set, Gold! to provide the digital classroom series featuring Olympians and Paralympians who will encourage kids to stay active […]
Chargers Lose in Overtime To New Orleans Despite 17-Point Lead  The Los Angeles Chargers squandered a 17-point lead for the second consecutive game, losing to the New Orleans Saints, 30-27, in overtime Monday evening in New Orleans. The Chargers had an opportunity to win in regulation but Michael Badgley’s 50-yard field goal attempt as time expired hit the right upright. The miss was Badgley’s third […]
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