LA City Council Censures Kevin de León, Gil Cedillo Over Role in Scandal

After another raucous start to its meeting, the Los Angeles City Council voted 12-0 on a pair of motions Wednesday to censure Councilmen Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo for their roles in the City Hall racism scandal — the first time the council has censured council members at least since the censure rules were […]

Bonta Urges Albertsons to Delay $4B Investor Payout Until After Merger Review

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and other state attorneys general Wednesday sent a letter demanding that Albertsons delay a $4 billion payout to stockholders until state and federal regulators complete their review of its proposed merger with Kroger. Albertsons and Kroger employ more than 700,000 workers in communities across the country. State attorneys general say […]

Woman Reported Missing From Valencia Found Safe

A woman who went missing from Valencia was found safe, authorities announced Wednesday. Evelyn Andrea Sumner, 31, was last seen on Tuesday about 8 a.m. in the 23800 block of McBean Parkway, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department sought the public’s help to find her. “She has been diagnosed with anti-social disorder and depression,” […]

Fire Damages Vacant Commercial Building in North Hollywood; Two Detained

A greater-alarm fire heavily damaged a vacant building in the North Hollywood area that formerly housed a restaurant, and authorities detained two “persons of interest” in connection with that blaze and 10 other small fires in the area Wednesday. The structure fire was reported in the 6200 block of Laurel Canyon Boulevard at about 6:40 […]

LA County’s COVID Hospitalizations Falling Gradually

The number of coronavirus patients in Los Angeles County hospitals has fallen to 368, down by seven over the previous day’s total, according to the latest state data released Wednesday. Of those patients, 40 were being treated in intensive care, down from 43 the previous day. County officials have said that roughly 40% of the […]

Leslie Jordan Cause of Death Listed as `Deferred’

The cause of death for popular actor and comedian Leslie Jordan, who died after the car he was driving crashed into a wall in Hollywood, has been listed by the coroner’s office as “deferred pending additional investigation,” officials said Wednesday. Jordan, 67, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which occurred at about […]

Britney Spears’ Attorney Wants Singer’s Dad, Law Firm Found in Contempt

A lawyer for Britney Spears urged a judge Wednesday to consider finding the singer’s father, as well as the law firm representing him, in contempt of court for allegedly filing previously sealed medical and otherwise confidential information related to the pop star in connection with a motion to compel her deposition that was denied in […]

LA Animal Services Unveils Revamped Website

Los Angeles Animal Services unveiled a revamped website Wednesday that officials said will make it easier for people to find a furry friend to adopt or foster, locate lost pets, apply or renew an animal license online, find upcoming adoption events and learn about alternatives to surrendering a pet to a shelter. “Our website is […]

Woman Charged with Attacking 2 Girls in Fountain Valley

A 27-year-old woman was charged Wednesday with sexually assaulting two girls as they got out of school in Fountain Valley. Anisa Marie Lopez of Anaheim was charged with two felony counts of lewd or lascivious acts with a minor younger than 14, according to court records. Lopez was accused of making inappropriate comments to several […]

Keenan Thompson Returns as Host of `People’s Choice Awards’

Kenan Thompson is returning as host of the “People’s Choice Awards,” and voting is open Wednesday for fans to choose their favorites in movies, television, music, and pop culture. Thompson hosted the “People’s Choice Awards” last year. This year’s awards show will broadcast simultaneously on NBC and E! on Dec. 6 at 9 p.m. from […]

Ca. Supreme Court Won’t Hear Latest Appeal in 1988 Murder Case

The California Supreme Court refused Wednesday to review the case of a convicted murderer whose latest re-sentencing bid was denied. Timothy Pinckney Jr., now 59, was convicted in October 2008 of first-degree murder for the beating death of 29-year-old Ella Lawrence, who was found dead on Nov. 16, 1988, in the middle of a handball […]