Investigators Continue Analyzing the Circumstances of the Plane Crash in Fullerton

Investigators Saturday are continuing their efforts to determine what caused a small plane to plummet into a furniture warehouse near Fullerton Airport, killing a man and his teenage daughter and injuring 19 people on the ground. The crash occurred shortly after 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the 2300 block of Raymer Avenue, immediately sparking a fire, […]

Pastor Denied Arbitration Motion in Wrongful Termination Suit

A judge has ruled a former pastor who alleges he blew the whistle on financial malfeasance at a Rolling Hills Estates church can proceed with his wrongful termination suit, finding that the plaintiff is not bound by his former employment agreement to arbitrate his claims. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Tony L. Richardson ruled Thursday […]

Coachella to Welcome President and Dr Biden on Monday

President Joe Biden will fly to Los Angeles Monday, then travel to the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, to announce the creation of a national monument south of Joshua Tree National Park, according to media reports. Biden and first lady Jill Biden are scheduled Monday to first travel to New Orleans, where they will meet […]

Man Prohibited from Owning Firearms Arrested for Gun Possession in Long Beach

A suspect who police said is a prohibited firearm possessor was arrested for gun possession in Long Beach and police are continuing their investigation Saturday. Long Beach Police Department officers were sent to the 1100 block of Loma Avenue at 5:05 p.m. Thursday regarding a suspicious person call. When they arrived at the location, they […]

Sen. Schiff Takes Oath of Office Third Time in 30 Days

After being sworn in Friday for a six-year term, Burbank Democrat Adam Schiff set a record for being the only senator in the history to have taken the oath of office three times in less than one month. Fellow California Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla accompanied Schiff on the Senate floor as he took the oath […]

Singer Brenton Wood Dies of Natural Causes at Age 83

Singer-Songwriter Brenton Wood, known for his hits “The Oogum Boogum Song” and “Gimme Little Sign,” has died of natural causes at his home in Moreno Valley. He was 83. Wood died peacefully in his sleep Friday, according to his managers, Isabel and Manny Gallegos. Manny Gallegos, who also served as Wood’s personal assistant, told Entertainment […]

No Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing to $62 million. There were also no tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, lottery officials announced. The numbers drawn Friday were 20, 42, 46, 59, […]

PSIFF Honors New Filmmakers Fargeat, Washington and Reijn

The Palm Springs International Film Festival continues into its third day Saturday, featuring special screenings and running concurrently with Variety’s Creative Impact Awards. A new crop of filmmakers will be honored Saturday during the awards ceremony as part of the entertainment publication’s “10 Directors to Watch” series, including Coralie Fargeat (“The Substance”), Malcolm Washington (“The […]

Teen Girl Missing from Inglewood

A 14-year-old girl was reported missing after being last in Inglewood Friday, prompting the issuance of an Ebony Alert. Nariah Payne was last seen Friday near the intersection of West Century Boulevard and South Freeman Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol, which activated the alert on behalf of the Inglewood Police Department. Nariah was […]

Culver City Police Arrests Man Suspected of Swinging Knife on Bike Path

A man suspected of swinging a knife at a man exercising with his daughter along the La Ballona Creek bicycle path in Culver City Friday was arrested. Officers responded near the intersection of Ocean Drive and Westwood Boulevard shortly after 9:25 a.m. Friday, according to the Culver City Police Department. “The victim nor his daughter […]

Biden to Visit Coachella Valley Monday, Possibly Announcing National Monument