LA City Workers Will Strike Tuesday

With more than 11,000 Los Angeles city workers preparing for a one-day walkout Tuesday to protest what their union deems bad-faith contract talks, City Council President Paul Krekorian Monday prepared residents for a wide array of possible service disruptions, from trash pickup to swimming-pool closures. “We regret this inconvenience, but we can assure you that […]

William Friedkin, `Exorcist’ Director, Dies at 87

Film director William Friedkin, who made his mark on Hollywood in the 1970s with his Oscar-winning “The French Connection” and the supernatural horror movie “The Exorcist,” died Monday in Los Angeles at age 87. His death was confirmed by his wife, former producer and studio head Sherry Lansing, according to the Hollywood Reporter, which added […]

Two Men Shot Dead In South Los Angeles During Street Takeover

Two men were fatally shot early Monday at a street takeover event in the south Los Angeles area, and an investigation was underway, authorities said. The shooting was reported about 3 a.m. at Hooper Avenue and Firestone Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. One man died at the scene, and the other […]

Woman Alleges LAFC Guard Caused Her To Fall Down Two Rows Of Stadium Seats

The Los Angeles Football Club is being sued by a woman who alleges she was grabbed up by a security guard and caused to fall down two rows of stadium seating during a 2021 game between the home team and the Los Angeles Galaxy. Luz Rubira’s Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit alleges assault and battery, […]

1 Occupant Identified in Deadly Plane Crash at Van Nuys Airport

One of two people killed in fiery plane crash at Van Nuys Airport was identified Monday. According to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office, 24-year-old Los Angeles resident Robert Ridgley Spencer was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash that occurred about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. The name of the second occupant of the single-engine […]

2 Shot to Death in El Sereno Identified

Two people who were fatally shot in the El Sereno area were identified Monday by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. According to the medical examiner, 32-year-old Los Angeles resident Peter Tarazon III and 31-year-old Hacienda Heights resident Robert Anthony Gonzalez were pronounced dead at the scene. Officers were dispatched at 5:27 a.m. Sunday […]

Fountain Valley Man Gets Life Sentence in Maritime Killing in OC

A 42-year-old Fountain Valley man was sentenced Monday to life in federal prison for killing a friend — who owed him between $30,000 and $40,000 — on a lobster fishing boat off the shores of Dana Point Harbor. Hoang “Wayne” Xuan Le was convicted Dec. 10, 2021, of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and […]

Two Women Stabbed During Dispute in Vehicle in Hollywood; One Dies

A verbal dispute inside a vehicle in Hollywood Monday morning escalated to a stabbing that left one woman dead, one woman hospitalized and one woman under arrest. The stabbing occurred at 1:45 a.m. in the 7200 block of West Sunset Boulevard at Formosa Avenue, Los Angeles Police Department Officer Norma Eisenman told City News Service. […]

Three Killed in Cal Fire Helicopter Midair Collision over Cabazon

Three men were killed in a midair collision between two Cal Fire helicopters over Cabazon while engaged in firefighting operations, eliciting condolences Monday from the governor and others. “On behalf of all Californians, our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with the loved ones, friends and Cal Fire colleagues mourning the loss of Assistant Chief (Josh) […]

Palm Springs Animal Shelter Hosts Adoption Event This Weekend

Due to over-capacity, the Palm Springs Animal Shelter will host a “Clear The Shelters” event over the weekend. No-cost pet adoptions will be available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the animal shelter located at 4575 East Mesquite Ave., according to Palm Springs city officials. […]

Man Struck, Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver On I-215 In Riverside

A 38-year-old man was putting gas in his car on the shoulder of Interstate 215 in Riverside when he was struck and killed Monday by a hit-and-run driver. Gilberto Sotelo was fatally hit about 1:45 a.m. on the southbound side of I-215, just north of La Cadena Drive, according to the California Highway Patrol. The […]