Hit and Run Driver Slams Into Hydrant in Sherman Oaks

A hit and run and driver crashed into a fire hydrant Tuesday in Sherman Oaks, unleashing a torrent of water into the air and streets. According to Fox 11, the driver slammed into the hydrant around 1: 03 a.m. at 3905 N. Woodcliff Road and Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters responded to shut off the […]

Average LA County Gasoline Price Drops To Lowest Amount Since March 28

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped Tuesday to its lowest amount since March 28, decreasing six-tenths of a cent to $4.859, one day after a run of 17 decreases in 19 days totaling 8.6 cents ended with an increase of one-tenth of a cent. The average […]

Police Search for Suspect in Possible Road Rage Shooting

Police Tuesday are continuing their investigation of a possible road rage shooting near Marina del Rey that left one man dead. The shooting was reported about 12:15 p.m. Monday at Lincoln Boulevard and Maxella Avenue in Del Rey, near the terminus of the Marina (90) Freeway, and the victim died at the scene, the Los […]

Writers Strike Enters 2nd Week, with No End in Sight

President Joe Biden expressed support for striking Writers Guild of America members in his first comments about the work stoppage. “I sincerely hope the strike gets resolved, and writers are given a fair deal as soon as possible,” Biden said at a White House screening of “American Born Chinese” in celebration of Asian American, Native […]

Judge to Rule on Motion for New Trial in Rapper Tory Lanez Case

A judge is expected to rule Tuesday on a defense bid for a new trial for jailed rapper Tory Lanez who was found guilty of shooting hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet three years ago. Lanez current attorney, Jose Baez — who famously won an acquittal for Casey Anthony — argued Monday that […]

Report: Number of Homeless Countywide Rises 12%

Riverside County’s homeless population increased 12% last year, with the number of unsheltered people accounting for the higher total, according to a report the Board of Supervisors will review Tuesday. The county Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions is slated to present its findings from the 2023 Point-In-Time homeless survey, conducted at the end of […]

Man Accused of Joining Others in Killing Winchester Senior Due in Court

One of four men accused of gunning down a 78-year-old Winchester resident during a home invasion robbery is slated to be arraigned Tuesday. Clifford John Franken, 53, of Hemet is charged with first-degree murder, robbery, burglary and special circumstance allegations of killing in the course of a robbery and killing in the commission of a […]

L.A. City Council to Consider Expanding Resources for Street Medicine Services

The Los Angeles City Council is slated to receive a report Tuesday calling for the appropriation of funding, staffing and other resources to expand Street Medicine teams and services at all city-funded interim housing. Councilwoman Nithya Raman introduced a motion in early April seeking to invest in the city’s Street Medicine services. According to the […]

Woman Killed on 101 Freeway Identified

A 22-year-old woman who was fatally injured in a vehicle crash in downtown Los Angeles was identified Tuesday. The crash occurred at the Grand Avenue on-ramp to the northbound Hollywood (101) Freeway Monday around 4 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s office identified the woman as Daniella Inez Lopez. […]

$3.2 Million-Plus Powerball Ticket Sold in La Mesa

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Monday evening’s drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery and the estimated jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing is expected to grow to $109 million. A ticket with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, was sold at a La Mesa convenience store and is worth $3,202,599, the […]

One Year Ago Today (May 9, 2022)…Document Accuses Mater Dei Football Players of Sexual Assault

One Year Ago Today (May 9, 2022)…A former Mater Dei High School football player whose family previously claimed he was harassed and bullied was also allegedly sexually assaulted by a football player, according to a Santa Ana Police Department document released. The alleged incident took place inside a locker room at Mater Dei High School […]