A man believed homeless was found shot to death early Monday morning on a Hollywood sidewalk. The shooting was reported at 2:37 a.m. at Vine Street and Fountain Avenue, according to a dispatcher at the Los Angeles Police Department’s Operations Center. The victim’s name and age were not released. Video from the scene showed Los […]
Southland Gas Prices Keep Dropping
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped 2 cents Monday to $5.296. The average price has dropped 44 times in 47 days since rising to a record $6.494 on Oct. 5, decreasing $1.198, including 3.5 cents Sunday, according to figures from the AAA and the Oil Price […]
Universal Studios Hollywood Getting into the Holiday Spirit
Universal Studios Hollywood is getting into the holiday spirit this week, with the return of fan favorites “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” and “Grinchmas” beginning Friday. The Harry Potter event includes “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle,” a light projection show that will “amaze audiences with its stunning imagery and animation […]
Bribery Sentence Due for Former Federal Agent From Riverside County
A Riverside County man who worked as a federal agent faces sentencing in Los Angeles Monday for using his access to closely controlled government databases in exchange for cash. Felix Cisneros Jr., 48, of Murrieta, was convicted in May of 30 federal counts of bribery, conspiracy to commit bribery, money laundering and tax evasion, according […]
Sentencing Set for Compton Man Who Robbed Men From Dating App
A Compton man faces almost two-dozen years behind bars at sentencing Monday for targeting and robbing men he met on the Grindr dating app. Derrick Patterson, 23, pleaded guilty in July in downtown Los Angeles to federal robbery and aggravated identity theft charges. The charges carry a total sentence of up to 22 years in […]
Suspect Hospitalized After Attacking LAPD Officer with Rocks
An undressed man who threw rocks at Los Angeles Police Department officers and jumped on vehicles on the Ronald Reagan (118) Freeway in Pacoima was taken into custody after officers used force to stop him, authorities said Monday. Officers responded to a call just before 4 p.m. Sunday of a man walking in the middle […]
Woman Wounded in Boyle Heights Shooting
A woman was hospitalized Monday for treatment of a gunshot wound she suffered while sitting in her pickup in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles. The shooting occurred at about 9:30 p.m. Sunday in the area of Mission Road and First Street, according to Officer D. Orris of the Los Angeles Police Department’s Operations […]
Watch Parties For US World Cup Opener Scheduled in Riverside, Palm Desert
Free watch parties for the broadcasts of the U.S.’ opening game of the 2022 World Cup are scheduled Monday at the Raincross Pub & Kitchen in Riverside and the Desert Beer Co. in Palm Desert. The 11 a.m. Group B game against Wales from Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar will be televised […]
Motorcyclist Killed on 605 Freeway in Irwindale
A man on a motorcycle died on the San Gabriel River (605) Freeway in Irwindale, authorities said Monday. The crash on the southbound 605 Freeway at Lower Azusa Road was reported at 5:39 p.m. Sunday, the California Highway Patrol reported. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by Los Angeles County paramedics, said CHP […]
Iger Named Disney CEO, Again, Effective Immediately
The Walt Disney Company brought back Bob Iger Sunday evening to lead the company as its chief executive. “I am extremely optimistic for the future of this great company and thrilled to be asked by the Board to return as its CEO,” Iger said. “Disney and its incomparable brands and franchises hold a special place […]
One Year Ago Today (November 21, 2021)…LA County Reports 1,054 New Cases of COVID-19, 11 More Deaths
One Year Ago Today (November 21, 2021)…Los Angeles County reported 1,054 new cases of COVID-19 and 11 additional deaths associated with the virus. The numbers likely reflect delays in weekend reporting, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The county has now logged 1,519,781 cases of COVID-19 and 27,010 fatalities since the […]
