Heating Up? Santa Ana Winds Swell Around LA

A wind advisory remains in effect until at least 3 p.m. Saturday in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys as well as the Santa Monica Mountains, according to the National Weather Service. “Santa Ana wind gusts of 25 to 40 mph with isolated gusts to 50 mph will continue through Saturday, strongest in the […]

Fatal Crash on 405 Near Westwood

One person was killed Saturday when the vehicle they were driving overturned near an on-ramp of the San Diego (405) Freeway near Westwood. The crash was reported at 1:33 a.m. and California Highway Patrol officers were sent to the Wilshire Boulevard on-ramp of the southbound freeway, where they found the victim and the overturned vehicle, […]

CVS Clerks, Pharmacists Join Picket Lines

CVS pharmacy clerks and technicians who walked off the job and onto picket lines at select locations remain on strike Saturday as their union pushes for a new contract and alleges unlawful labor practices. Meanwhile, store officials insist they are negotiating in good faith and have already reached tentative deals with the union on several […]

Couple Settles Suit with Landlord Over Alleged CO2 Exposure

A married couple has settled a lawsuit against their landlord in which both alleged they nearly died in their ground-level Glendale apartment after being exposed to extremely high levels of carbon monoxide in 2023 because their unit lacked carbon monoxide alarms. Attorneys for Jason Michael Plummer and Veronica Eileen Urias filed court papers on Monday […]

Singer-Songwriter Elle King to Perform at Spotlight 29’s Showcase Showroom

Elle King will take the stage at Spotlight 29’s Showcase Showroom Saturday. The Southern California-born singer-songwriter is known for a signature blend of rock, blues and pop throughout her discography. King, the daughter of comedian Rob Schneider and model London King, has lived in several cities since her parents’ divorce, including Columbus, Philadelphia and Copenhagen, […]

12-Year-Old Boy Missing in Tustin

An Ebony Alert was issued Saturday for a 12-year-old boy who was reported missing in Tustin. Brandon Jones, Jr. was last seen at approximately 3:45 p.m. Friday at Williams Street and McFadden Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol, which issued the alert on behalf of the Tustin Police Department. Brandon is Black, 5 feet […]

Suicide Prevention Walk in Palm Desert

Palm Desert will host a walk for suicide prevention and mental health awareness Saturday, county officials said. The annual event will occur at 9 a.m. Saturday in the city’s Civic Center Park, located at 43900 San Pablo Ave., according to a city calendar listing. The Palm Desert event follows a previous suicide prevention walk held […]

Man Missing in Compton

Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are seeking the public’s help Saturday in locating an 18-year-old man who authorities say has a diminished mental capacity and who was last seen in Compton. Emanuel Anaya was last seen at 11 a.m Friday on the 1300 block of West Magnolia Street, north of Compton Boulevard, […]

Shooting in Melrose District

At least one person was taken to a hospital in unknown condition after reports of shots being fired Friday in the Melrose area. Officers responded to the 4200 block of Beverly Boulevard around 5:30 p.m. Friday regarding an assault with a deadly weapon, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics […]

Deadly Shooting in City Terrace

A man was shot to death Friday in the City Terrace area. The shooting was reported around 4:45 p.m. Friday in the 1000 block of De Garmo Drive, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. It was unclear what motivated the deadly shooting, and there was no description of a suspect. Deputies were conducting […]

One Year Ago Today (October 19, 2023)…Judge Trims Claims Against Shangela in Sex Assault Suit

One Year Ago Today (October 19, 2023)…Former RuPaul’s Drag Race” contestant Shangela won a round in court when a judge dismissed two of the claims in a man’s lawsuit accusing Shangela of rape in 2020 in Louisiana. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge William F. Fahey heard arguments Oct. 12 on a motion by Shangela’s attorneys […]