Injured Mountain Lion P-22, the Beloved ‘Hollywood Cat,’ Is Euthanized
Fans of P-22, the “celebrity” mountain lion who became the face of an international effort to save California’s endangered puma population, was being widely mourned and fondly remembered following news he was euthanized days after being captured in a Los Feliz backyard and found to be injured, severely underweight and suffering from other ailments. “RIP […]
Menorah Lightings To Be Held Throughout LA Area To Mark Start of Hanukkah
Mayor Karen Bass is set to light a menorah at a family street fair and carnival in the Pico-Robertson district Sunday to mark the start of Hanukkah at sundown. Pico Boulevard will be closed between Doheny Drive and Livonia Avenue for the event, which will begin at noon. The menorah lighting will be held at […]
Woman in Custody After Police Pursuit Ends With Pepper Balls in Fullerton
A 23-year-old woman is in custody following a short chase with Fullerton police, according to media reports. The woman was speeding and using her cellphone Saturday while driving near State College Boulevard and Chapman Avenue, ABC7 reported. She continued driving when officers tried to pull her over, which led to the short chase. Officers used […]
Fire Damages Two Mobile Homes in Van Nuys
Fire Sunday damaged two mobile homes in Van Nuys, authorities said. Firefighters dispatched at 5:22 a.m. to 7650 N. Balboa Blvd. had the blaze out within 42 minutes of their arrival, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported. “One modular home in Space 57 was fully involved on LAFD arrival, with flames extending to the east, […]
Mayor Karen Bass Announces More Senior Staff Members
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has announced several additional senior staff members as she continues filling out her leadership team after taking office last week. “The people of Los Angeles deserve a team that’s as ethical as they are effective, and that’s what I am building,” Bass said. “We are leading L.A. forward with respect […]
Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock to Close U.S. Tour with Show at Kia Forum
Comedy superstars Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle will perform a special pop-up show at the Kia Forum Sunday evening to wrap up their 2022 U.S. tour. The show will begin at 8:30 p.m. Chappelle will be joined by musical special guest Blackstar — composed of Mos Def and Talib Kweli — his co-hosts on “The […]
Fresno State Dominates Washington State in Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl
Jordan Mims rushed for a career-high 209 yards and two touchdowns and Jake Haener threw two touchdown passes to lead Fresno State to a 29-6 victory over Washington State Saturday in the second annual Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl at SoFi Stadium. Mims and Haener both produced more offense than the Cougars, who were held to […]
No Tickets Sold With All Six Powerball Lottery Numbers
There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery and the estimated jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing is expected to grow to $158 million. There were also no tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game, announced. […]
Health Warnings Issued at Seven LA County Beaches
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Saturday issued warnings to people planning to visit seven beaches due to bacteria levels that exceeded health standards. People were warned to avoid swimming, surfing and getting into the water at the following locations: — 28th Street Storm Drain at Manhattan County Beach; — Santa Monica Pier […]
Search Underway for 77-Year-Old Compton Man
Sheriff’s detectives were searching Saturday evening for a 77-year-old Compton man who went missing earlier in the day. Johnny Johnson was last seen at 10 a.m. near the 800 block of Long Beach Boulevard in Compton, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. Johnson is Black, 5 feet, 9 inches tall, 200 pounds, bald, with brown […]
One Year Ago Today (December 18, 2021)…LAPD Looking Into Sexual Assault Allegations Against Actor Chris Noth
One Year Ago Today (December 18, 2021)…The Los Angeles Police Department is working to determine whether a police report was filed and if a crime occurred in connection with sexual assault allegations made by one of two women against actor Chris Noth, meanwhile a third woman has come forward with similar allegations. No other information […]
