Homegoing Celebration for Cecil Murray Set at First AME Church

A Homegoing Celebration will take place Saturday in honor of the Rev. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray at First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles, where the late spiritual leader served as pastor for 27 years. The 10 a.m. service will be livestreamed on the church’s YouTube page, www.youtube.com/@FAMECHURCHLA/streams, and CBS News Los Angeles, www.kcalnews.com/live. […]

Armed Barricaded Suspect Arrested in Lancaster

An armed suspect who barricaded himself inside a restaurant was taken into custody Saturday after an approximately six-hour standoff in Lancaster. Personnel from the Los Angeles County Sheriffs’ Department ‘s Special Enforcement Bureau were called to the 2000 block of West Avenue I to assist deputies from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station at approximately 7:30 p.m. […]

Attorney Files AntiSLAPP Motion in MediaLink Founder Litigation

A United Talent Agency attorney who is the target of a defamation lawsuit filed by the former CEO and chairman of MediaLink wants a judge to dismiss the entire case on free-speech grounds. Michael Kassan sued UTA lawyer Bryan J. Freedman for slander and libel stemming from a statement the attorney made in March to […]

Agencies to Accept Unwanted, Unused Drugs on `Drug Takeback Day’

Los Angeles and Orange county residents who want to get rid of expired, unused or unwanted drugs will have the chance to safely discard them Saturday at multiple locations during National Drug Take Back Day. The effort, organized by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, in partnership with local law enforcement agencies, is intended to underscore […]

Second Armed Suspect Shot by Police in Long Beach

A suspect was shot by Long Beach Police officers during a foot pursuit and an investigation of the shooting is underway Saturday. A LBPD officer was on patrol in the area of 58th Street and Orange Avenue at approximately 11:44 p. m. Friday when he noticed the suspect was shooting at another man, the Long […]

Police Fatally Shoot Armed Suspect in Long Beach

Police Saturday are continuing their investigation of a Long Beach Police officer’s fatal shooting of an armed suspect officers allege broke into a home in Long Beach. Long Beach police responded at approximately 8:35 p.m. Friday to a residence in the 6800 block of Cerritos Avenue regarding a person with a gun. Upon their arrival, […]

Man Shot in Gang-Shooting in Echo Park

A 30-year-old man was wounded in what police said was a gang-related shooting in Echo Park and authorities Saturday are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Northeast Division responded at approximately 11:40 p.m. Friday to Sunset Boulevard and Alvarado Street regarding a shots fired call. Upon arrival, the […]

One Killed, Three Injured in Fiery Crash in West Adams

One person was killed and three others were injured in a fiery two-vehicle collision Saturday in the West Adams area of Los Angeles. Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters were called at 2:55 a.m. to 2601 W. Obama Blvd. and Sixth Avenue where they learned one of the vehicles sheared a fire hydrant during the collision […]

Man Wounded in Downtown Shooting

A man was hospitalized after he was shot in the leg in downtown Los Angeles and police Saturday are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Central Division responded at approximately 11:04 p.m. Friday to Sixth and Mateo streets regarding a shots fired call. When the officers arrived at […]

Cal State San Bernardino to Host Gala for Hospitality Program

Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert campus will host a special gala Saturday in recognition of its hospitality program. The “Spirit of Polynesia”-themed 5 p.m. gala will feature tiki cocktails and mocktails and native dishes from multiple continents, according to college officials. It will also provide program updates, formally recognize sponsors and donors, and introduce […]

One Year Ago Today (April 27, 2023)…Woman Adds Negligent Supervision Claim in $25 Million Suit Against Singer

One Year Ago Today (April 27, 2023)…A woman has added a negligent supervision cause of action to her $25 million lawsuit accusing Trey Songz of sexual assault at a 2016 party in West Hills, alleging the R&B singer and rapper’s record label and manager should have done more to control the performer’s behavior. The amended […]