Janice Hahn Sworn in for 3rd, Final Term as LA County Supervisor

Supervisor Janice Hahn was sworn in Monday for her third and final term as a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, which could culminate the 72-year-old Democrat’s nearly three-decade career in office. Hahn was sworn in by her brother, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James Hahn, during Monday’s ceremony at the Kenneth […]

Kerry Washington Honored with Walk of Fame Star

A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Monday honoring Kerry Washington for a television career highlighted by her starring role in the 2012-18 ABC political thriller “Scandal.” “Scandal” creator Shonda Rhimes and entertainment mogul Tyler Perry joined Washington in speaking at the ceremony at 6258 Hollywood Blvd. in front of W Hollywood […]

Judge Denies Former Gilead COO Bid to Move Sexual Harassment Suit to Ventura

A judge Monday denied a bid by a former Gilead Sciences Inc. COO to transfer to Ventura County a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him by a former aide, ruling that the executive waived his right file the motion by waiting too long. From 2004-18, Kevin Young worked in an executive role for Gilead Sciences, […]

53-Year-Old Man on Trial for Shooting Boyfriend While High

A 53-year-old drug-addled and paranoid man fatally shot his boyfriend in Garden Grove two years ago, a prosecutor told jurors Monday as the defendant’s attorney said the evidence will show his client was acting in self-defense. Ali Samoodi is charged with murder and assault with a deadly weapon with a sentencing enhancement for discharge of […]

Police Seek Help Finding Shooting Suspect Who Killed Teens in Cypress Park

Police reached out to the public Monday for information leading to the person or people who fatally shot an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy near Cypress Park. Los Angeles Police Department patrol officers were sent to the 1400 block of Cliff Drive shortly after midnight the morning of Nov. 7 to reports regarding an […]

Father Arrested for Allegedly Killing 9-Year-Old Son

A Compton man was in custody Monday for allegedly killing his 9-year-old son outside the boy’s grandfather’s home over the weekend. Nicholas Jones, 32, was booked on suspicion of murder and “child abuse resulting in death” in the killing on Saturday of Princeton Jones, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Los […]

Weeknd Sells Out Rose Bowl in Under an Hour

It took less than an hour Monday for all tickets to be sold for The Weeknd’s one-night-only, in-the-round concert at the Rose Bowl. The concert is scheduled for Jan. 25. According to concert promoter Live Nation, more than 300,000 fans were in the online ticket queue when ticket sales began Monday morning. The show was […]

Man Pleads Not Guilty to Attempting to Fly with Clothing Laced with Meth

A San Fernando Valley man pleaded not guilty Monday to possessing two suitcases containing clothing caked in methamphetamine while preparing to board a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Australia. Raj Matharu, 31, of Northridge entered his plea to a federal count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, according to the U.S. Attorney’s […]

Golden Globes’ Honors Ted Danson with Carol Burnett Award

Ted Danson, the veteran film and television character actor best known to many for his long-running role as bartender Sam Malone on the classic sitcom “Cheers,” was named Monday the recipient of the Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award. The award honors a person “who has made outstanding contributions to television on or off screen.” “Ted […]

Security Guard Sues Allied Universal Security Services for Wrongful Termination

A security guard is suing her former employer, alleging she was wrongfully terminated in 2023 for getting pregnant and taking maternity leave. Raquel Rojas’ Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit against Allied Universal Security Services includes allegations of harassment, discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and breach of contract. She seeks unspecified damages. An […]

Woodland Hills Homeowners Challenge Environmental Assessment of In-N-Out Project

A Woodland Hills homeowners group is challenging the city of Los Angeles’ approval of a site for a new In-N-Out, saying the business’ potential negative environmental impact on their neighborhood has not been properly assessed. The West Valley Alliance for Optimal Living petition asks a Los Angeles Superior Court judge to set aside the city’s […]