LA Councilwoman Nury Martinez Resists Calls to Resign, Takes ‘Leave of Absence’
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nury Martinez, who is facing a torrent of criticism and calls for her resignation over racially charged remarks she made in a recorded conversation last year, has announced she is taking a “leave of absence” from the council. “This has been one of the most difficult times of my life and […]
No Tickets Sold With All Six Mega Millions Lottery Numbers
There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery and the estimated jackpot for Friday’s drawing will grow to $494 million. There were also no tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game, announced. The […]
Firefighters Battle Blaze in Norwalk Strip Mall
Firefighters are battling a fire at a commercial building that has been burning for several hours Wednesday in Norwalk. Firefighters from the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded at 2 a.m. to 11859 E. Rosecrans Ave. where they found a fire blazing in a strip mall with the roof collapsing, according to Fox 11. The […]
Man Shot in South Los Angeles Near Fremont High School
A man was wounded in a shooting in the Vermont Knolls neighborhood of South Los Angeles, police said Wednesday. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s 77th Division were called at 1:16 a.m. to the intersection of 76th Street and San Pedro Street near Fremont High School regarding a shots fired call, a LAPD spokeswoman […]
Los Angeles County’s COVID Hospitalizations Drop Below 500
Los Angeles County reported more than 3,000 new COVID-19 infections over a four-day period that ended Tuesday, along with 32 additional virus-related deaths. The county Department of Public Health reported 1,274 new cases Saturday, 792 Sunday, 548 Monday, and 462 Tuesday. The county no longer reports COVID numbers on weekends. The 3,076 new cases lifted […]
9-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing in Lancaster
A 9-year-old girl from Lancaster was reported missing Wednesday. Julia Cherrie Brown was last seen at 4 p.m. Tuesday on the 43500 block of 17th Street West, said the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. Julia is 5 feet tall, weighs 110 pounds, has black hair with brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black shirt, black […]
Bass, Caruso Address LA City Hall Scandal in Mayoral Debate Focusing on Unity
Los Angeles mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Rick Caruso are part of the growing movement calling for the resignation of three members of the City Council after racist comments and backdoor deals were exposed in a leaked recording, and the scandal was one of the topics of the final mayoral debate. Political corruption and unity […]
Average LA County Gas Price Records Largest Decrease Since at Least 2020
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County recorded its largest decrease since at least February 2020 Wednesday, dropping 4.7 cents to $6.311, its seventh consecutive decrease after rising to a record. The average price has dropped 18.3 cents over the past seven days, including 4.3 cents Tuesday, according […]
Residential Fire in Santa Ana Knocked Down in 34 Minutes
Firefighters contained a residential fire in under an hour Wednesday in Santa Ana. Fire crews were called at approximately 12:09 a.m. to the 1900 block of West Moore Avenue where they encountered an aggressive fire with flames coming out of the residence, according to the Orange County Fire Authority. Two residents and a dog were […]
President Biden to Land in LA Wednesday for Southland Visit
President Joe Biden will travel to Los Angeles Wednesday for a pair of Southland appearances and a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee fundraiser. Biden is expected to arrive at Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday afternoon from Colorado to begin his roughly two-day Southland visit. According to the White House, the president will make an appearance Thursday […]
One Year Ago Today (October 12, 2021)…Tentative Settlement Reached in Clergy Abuse Case
One Year Ago Today (October 12, 2021)…A tentative settlement has been reached in a lawsuit brought by two brothers who allege they were sexually abused by a priest at a Riverside parish more than 25 years ago, a lawyer for the pair told a judge. The two plaintiffs are identified only as John R.R. Doe […]
