Hunter Biden’s Lawyers Due in LA Federal Court for Hearing on Tax Charges

Lawyers for President Joe Biden’s son Hunter are expected in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday for a hearing on motions filed in his tax case. Hunter Biden’s attorneys have filed several motions arguing for the dismissal of the case, alleging that the charges violate a diversion agreement between the defendant and prosecutors in Delaware, […]

Average Southland Gas Prices Rise for 12th Time in 13 Days

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Wednesday for the ninth consecutive day and 12th time in 13 days, increasing 1.3 cents to $5.059, its highest amount since Nov. 21. The average price has risen 12.9 cents over the past 13 days, including eight-tenths of a cent […]

Detectives Search for Suspect in Willowbrook Fatal Stabbing

A man was fatally stabbed in the unincorporated Willowbrook area near Compton and sheriff’s deputies Wednesday are continuing their search for suspects. Deputies from the Century Sheriff’s Station responded to the 11700 block of Wilmington Avenue, near 117th Street, around 2:27 p.m. Tuesday regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call, according to the Sheriff’s […]

Jury Hears Closing Arguments in Retrial of Ex-LA Deputy Mayor

Jury deliberations are expected to begin Wednesday in the trial of former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan, who is facing racketeering conspiracy and bribery charges stemming from what prosecutors say monetized the real estate approval process at City Hall. A prosecutor told a downtown jury Tuesday that Chan helped arrange bribes for himself and […]

Diddy’s Attorney: Rapper is `Innocent,’ Raids Were `Gross Overuse’ of Force

Federal agents who raided the Los Angeles and Miami homes of rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs employed a “gross overuse of military-level force” and engaged in undue hostility, an attorney for the music mogul said and he is defending his client’s innocence Wednesday. Attorney Aaron Dyer insisted on Combs’ innocence despite the high-profile nature of the […]

Pedestrian Killed in Collision on 101 Freeway

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on the Hollywood (101) Freeway in Hollywood Wednesday. Officers from the California Highway Patrol were called at 12:39 a.m. to North Wilton Place and the northbound freeway where they found the victim in the far left lane of the freeway, CHP Officer Sergio Garcia told […]

Jury to be Seated for Trial of Man Accused in Violent Takeover Robbery

A jury is expected to be seated Wednesday for the trial of a 24-year-old man accused of joining his brother in a violent takeover robbery at a Banning cannabis store, where two people were stabbed and another shot. Raymond Emilio Paul Matus of Beaumont is charged with armed robbery, attempted murder, assault with a deadly […]

Indio Police Department Assistant Chief to be Sworn in as Chief of Police

Indio Police Department Assistant Chief Brian Tully will be sworn in Wednesday as the city’s new chief of police. Tully will replace Chief Mike Washburn, who has been chief since 2016. The reasons for his departure have not been disclosed. City Manager Bryan Montgomery told KESQ last week that Washburn was on personal leave. Wednesday’s […]

Poisoning and Overdose Awareness Walk to Debut in Palm Desert Wednesday

Riverside University Health System announced Wednesday that its “One Life, One Heart” Poisoning and Overdose Awareness Walk will debut at three Riverside County locations, starting with Palm Desert Wednesday. “Addressing substance use and overdoses is not just an individual health issue; it’s a community health issue,” Riverside County Supervisor Chuck Washington said in a statement. […]

Orange Coast College Officials Appeal for Return of Missing Warhol Art

An Orange Coast College official are appealing Wednesday to the person or people who walked off with the college’s Andy Warhol print of Mao Zedong to drop it off at a police station, saying no questions will be asked. “If someone has it and returns it we won’t ask a whole lot of questions,” Doug […]

One Year Ago Today (March 27, 2023)…Twitter Suspends `Killer Cop’ Account in Response to Police Union Lawsuit

One Year Ago Today (March 27, 2023)…Twitter has suspended the account @killercops1984 for violating its rules and policies against inciting violence against police officers, Los Angeles Police Protective League officials said, the week after the union took legal action against the owner of a website that lists bounties for the killing of police officers. “We […]