Hollywood Unions Call for Immediate Resumption of SAG-AFTRA Talks

SAG-AFTRA members are expected to return to the picket lines Monday to continue striking against the Hollywood Studios amid calls from union president Fran Drescher and union leaders for negotiations to resume “immediately.” Drescher slammed the major studios Friday for suspending contract talks with striking actors and in a joint statement with union leaders demanded […]

Karen Bass, City Council Members Visit D.C. To Talk Up City’s Needs

Los Angeles city leaders are in Washington D.C. Monday to meet with White House officials and advocate for additional resources to meet the city’s most pressing needs. Mayor Karen Bass, City Council President Paul Krekorian and council members Bob Blumenfield, Eunisses Hernandez, Heather Hutt, Traci Park and Hugo Soto-Martinez will meet with members of California’s […]

Alleged Home Invasion Robber Shot, Wounded by Hollywood Hills Resident

A man allegedly attempting a home invasion robbery was shot and critically wounded by the woman inside the Hollywood Hills house, authorities said Monday. The shooting was reported at 9:29 p.m. Sunday in the 2800 block of Hollyridge Drive, just west of Canyon Drive on the outskirts of the southwestern border of Griffith Park, Los […]

Woman Arrested After Crashing into Hydrant and Utility Pole in South Gate

Imperial Highway was shut down Monday morning in South Gate after a woman crashed a vehicle into a fire hydrant and utility pole causing a deadly mix of water and downed power lines. The crash occurred about 12:55 a.m. on Imperial Highway between Garfield Avenue and Wright Road, according to South Gate police Lt. R. […]

Bus Driver Strike Enters Second Week in Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita Transit has secured a temporary emergency contract with Transit Systems to provide bus service during a strike that started Wednesday between the union representing drivers and MV Transportation, and will offer limited service Monday. The emergency contract with Transit Systems began Tuesday providing limited, fare-free bus service for local and school tripper routes. […]

Man and Woman Wounded in Westlake Shooting

A 22-year-old man and a 57-year-old woman were wounded during a shooting in the Westlake area of Los Angeles, authorities said Monday. The shooting occurred about 9:50 p.m. Sunday outside 719 S. Alvarado St., according to Officer D. Licea of the Los Angeles Police Department’s Operations Center. The man was chased by three males and […]

Man Killed in Duarte Shooting

A man was killed Monday morning in a shooting in Duarte. The shooting occurred about 1:45 a.m. in the 1000 block of Kellwil Way, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Sheriff’s homicide detectives were summoned to the scene to begin the investigation, sheriff’s officials said. Anyone with […]

Southland Gas Prices Drop for 17th Consecutive Day

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped for the 17th consecutive day Monday, decreasing 1 cent to $5.783. The average price has dropped 53.2 cents over the past 17 days, including 1.8 cents Sunday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. The streak […]

Full Eastbound 91 Freeway Closure Scheduled Monday evening in Corona

The eastbound Riverside (91) Freeway is slated to be shut down Monday evening in Corona for construction work, with similar closures planned Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and motorists were advised to consider alternate routes to avoid lengthy delays. “Motorists traveling eastbound are encouraged to avoid the area by using the northbound 57 to eastbound 60 […]

Sentencing Due for LA County Woman in $6 Million Real Estate Scam

A Southern California woman who worked with her brother to operate a $6 million real estate fraud scam in which homes were listed for sale without the owners’ consent and would-be buyers were bilked out of money is expected to be sentenced Monday. Bianca Gonzalez, 41, of Walnut, pleaded guilty last year to one federal […]

One Year Ago Today (October 16, 2022)…Former LASD Psychologist Ties Transfer to Gender Discrimination Complaints

One Year Ago Today (October 16, 2022)…A former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department psychologist is suing the county and the department, alleging she suffered a backlash for complaining about alleged gender discrimination that included leaving a dead rat in her parking space and a deceased rabbit in her driveway. Christine Jones’ Los Angeles Superior Court […]